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Jaishankar Begins Brussels Visit For EU Talks

External affairs minister Dr S. Jaishankar will pay an official visit to Brussels, Belgium, from March 15 to 16, 2026, at the invitation of European Union High Representative and Vice-President Kaja Kallas to interact with foreign ministers of the 27 EU member states at the Foreign Affairs Council meeting: Ministry of external affairs

15 Mar 2026 8:30 pm
Mic Check, Power On

Podcast hosts and YouTube content creators are quietly becoming Indias new celebrity-makers and powerful movers and shakers

15 Mar 2026 8:27 pm
CBSE Cancels Class XII Exams in Middle East

The decision applies to students studying in CBSE-affiliated schools in Iran, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE

15 Mar 2026 8:25 pm
Panic LPG Bookings Fall to 77 Lakh After Govt Assures Stable Supply

Bookings drop to 77 lakh; fuel supply stable despite West Asia conflict

15 Mar 2026 8:23 pm
AP CM Seeks Report on MP Putta Mahesh in Drugs Case

TD high command has strictly instructed Putta Mahesh to stay away from all party activities

15 Mar 2026 8:22 pm
Heavy Rush For Congress Mandal President Posts

DCC presidents have received numerous applications from aspirants seeking the mandal president posts

15 Mar 2026 8:20 pm
Pushpayagam Mahotsavam Held at Srinivasa Mangapuram Temple

Pushpayagam held with devotion at Srinivasa Mangapuram

15 Mar 2026 8:14 pm
Raise Anganwadi Issues In Assembly: Harish Rao

Representatives of the Telangana Anganwadi Teachers and Helpers Association met Harish Rao at his camp office in Siddipet and submitted a memorandum highlighting their problems: Reports

15 Mar 2026 8:11 pm
Agri Minister Asks Farmers to Shift From Paddy

He assured that the state government would extend cooperation to companies interested in setting up seed gardens in the state

15 Mar 2026 8:06 pm
Bagalkot By-Poll Announced, Congress and BJP Gear Up for Contest

Congress, BJP gear up for April 9 bypoll after death of MLA H. Y. Meti

15 Mar 2026 8:04 pm
Over One Lakh Complete Training Under Aksharandhra Programme

Officials said the Aksharandhra initiative aims to improve adult literacy and empower people with basic reading and writing skills, thereby strengthening their social and economic participation

15 Mar 2026 8:01 pm
Seethakka: TG Considering Welfare Board For Hamali Workers

The event began with a rally in which thousands of hamali workers participated, marching from Ambedkar Junction at Public Garden to the meeting venue: Reports

15 Mar 2026 7:58 pm
CM Revanth Reddy Pledges Top Priority to Muslim Welfare at State Iftar

warns against attempts to create religious tensions

15 Mar 2026 7:50 pm
Adani Total Gas Slashes Excess Natural Gas Prices For Industrial Users To Rs 82.95/SCM

The revision aims to pass on the benefit of lower upstream prices to customers while maintaining system stability and equitable distribution of gas during the current supply constraints: The city gas joint venture of Adani Group and France's Total Energies

15 Mar 2026 7:48 pm
Steps Initiated To Restore Pasupatheswara Temple on Indrakeeladri

Seena Naik and Borra Radhakrishna said a report had already been submitted to the government seeking restoration of the temple

15 Mar 2026 7:46 pm
Telangana Govt To Release First Installment of Rythu Bharosa Funds on March 22

Rs 3,590 crore first installment to benefit 70 lakh farmers across Telangana

15 Mar 2026 7:38 pm
P4 Programme Helping Poor Families Progress: Collector

He noted that industrialists, philanthropists and prominent personalities were coming forward to support welfare initiatives following the call of the Chief Minister

15 Mar 2026 7:35 pm
Awareness Seminar For Fishermen At Juvvaladinne Harbour On March 17

Fishermen from coastal villages, along with village elders and community representatives, have been urged to attend the programme in large numbers: Reports

15 Mar 2026 7:31 pm
SVIMS Hosts National Conference on Breast Imaging

Experts discuss advances in breast imaging at meet with Breast Imaging Society of India

15 Mar 2026 7:28 pm
Ponguleti Announces Eco-Tourism Development At Srinivasagiri

The minister joined devotees in chanting Om Namo Venkateshaya, conveying the message that all are equal before God: Reports

15 Mar 2026 7:26 pm
Adequate LPG Stocks Available, Says Vizag JC

She advised people to book cylinders only when required

15 Mar 2026 7:25 pm
Red Sandalwood Smuggler Held After Chase In Kadapa

According to forest department sources, officials were conducting routine vehicle inspections near Rayavaram village when they noticed a suspicious car approaching the checkpoint: Reports

15 Mar 2026 7:20 pm
Coalition Govt Committed to Minority Welfare: Sivanath

Sivanath, along with former MLC Buddha Venkanna, distributed Ramzan Tohfa kits to poor Muslim families to help them celebrate the holy month

15 Mar 2026 7:12 pm
Startup Kadapa Building Likely To Be Completed Next Month

Collector Dr Sreedhar Cherukuri invites NRIs to mentor startups and guide local youth

15 Mar 2026 7:11 pm
Telangana HC Rejects IPS Officer's Contention On Promotion Process

The panel noted that the petitioner had been graded Good whereas several officers in the zone of consideration were graded Very Good, and therefore his non-inclusion in the select list was a consequence of the statutory limitation on the number of vacancies and the comparative grading assigned by the Committee

15 Mar 2026 7:05 pm
Somireddy Launches 1.85 Crore Works in Nellore Rural

Somireddy said several development initiatives, including road improvements and infrastructure upgrades, were being taken up in Nellore Rural

15 Mar 2026 7:05 pm
Kurnool: Firewood Prices Soaring As Hotels Hit By LPG shortage

Taking advantage of the increased demand, firewood traders have sharply raised the prices: Reports

15 Mar 2026 7:02 pm
Army Foils Infiltration Attempt in Uri; Pakistani Militant Eliminated in Operation Diggi 2'

This incident follows a series of recent infiltration attempts along the LoC. On March 10, the Army had announced that it successfully thwarted an infiltration attempt along the LoC in the Jhangar area of Jammus Nowshera sector, after killing a militant

15 Mar 2026 6:54 pm
Godavari Water Reaches Tribal Fields In Jangaon

Speaking on the occasion, Srihari said about Rs 20 lakh was spent on desilting the canal and clearing vegetation to ensure smooth water flow to remote tribal pockets: Reports

15 Mar 2026 6:53 pm
Bee Attack on BJP Yatra Divine Warning, Says Cong Leader

The Congress leader alleged that the BJP continues to exploit deities such as Lord Rama and Lord Hanuman for electoral gain while neglecting public welfare

15 Mar 2026 6:51 pm
Grand Wedding For Just Rs 2 Lakh Turns Talk of Town in Warangal

The Trust wants people to celebrate their most precious moments with dignity and joy without worrying about costs

15 Mar 2026 6:48 pm
Rare Olive Ridley Turtles Begin Mass Nesting at Rushikulya Coast in Odisha

The rare nesting activity, locally known as arribada, began early Sunday morning along a five-kilometre stretch of beach in Ganjam district.

15 Mar 2026 6:38 pm
Police Step Up Night Vigil, Book 92 Cases In Nellore

The special drive was conducted between 8.30 pm and 10 pm at major junctions, bus stands, railway stations, highways, entry and exit points and other sensitive locations: Reports

15 Mar 2026 6:33 pm
Narayana Pushes Urban Projects Despite Fund Crunch

The minister said construction of more than 20,000 houses had stalled during the previous YSRC government

15 Mar 2026 6:33 pm
BJP Will Return To Power With Record Numbers In Assam: Amit Shah

Mr Shah who addressed a large gathering of the BJPs youth workers in Guwahati, said, The Maha Kumbh of youths in Guwahati today makes it clear that in the coming election the government led by Himanta Biswa Sarma will come to power. I can easily predict that BJP will achieve a record majority in this election

15 Mar 2026 6:27 pm
Panchayat Secretary Dies Of Electric Shock

Grama panchayat secretary of Thimmaraopet, Lakavath Suresh, 35, was electrocuted to death at Mangali Thanda in Khammam district on Sunday: Reports

15 Mar 2026 6:27 pm
Bypolls To 8 Assembly Seats on April 9 and 23; Counting on May 4: CEC

The bypolls in all eight constituencies were necessitated due to death of sitting MLAs

15 Mar 2026 5:49 pm
L-G Manoj Sinha Calls Compassionate Appointments a Sharan Sthalee for Families of J&K Terror Victims

Sinha highlighted that he has personally met many families affected by terrorism and violence and worked to ensure their reintegration. He underscored that compassionate appointments are a matter of justice, not charity, and that Sundays programme stands as proof of that principle

15 Mar 2026 5:36 pm
CM Siddaramaiah Urges Centre To Import LPG From Other Nations

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah has written to the Centre regarding importing LPG from other nations, to address the shortage of cooking gas in Karnataka.

15 Mar 2026 5:25 pm
No Indian Will Support Rahuls Defaming India Acts: Amit Shah

Accusing the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi of trying to damage India's image globally in his effort to target the BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the union home minister while unveiling healthcare projects worth Rs 2,092 crore, said that the nation wouldnt accept any such act of insulting democratic institutions and tarnish India's reputation

15 Mar 2026 5:20 pm
15 Mar 2026 5:15 pm
BREAKING: Polls in Assam, Kerala, Puducherry on April 9; WB and TN from April 23

The elections for West Bengal and Tamil Nadu will be conducted in phases from April 23

15 Mar 2026 4:40 pm
Trump Says US Not Ready To Agree Deal To End Iran War

More than two weeks into the US-Israeli war against the Islamic republic, neither side is moderating its rhetoric despite a mounting death toll and economic damage from soaring oil prices caused by the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz sea lane

15 Mar 2026 4:14 pm
400 Telangana Students Wait For Fee Reimbursement

Following the bifurcation of the state, Telangana students had an opportunity to join in the AP educational institutions under the 15% quota provided to non-local students

15 Mar 2026 3:48 pm
MCA Announces T20 Mumbai League Season 4

MCA launches inaugural T20 Mumbai women's league

15 Mar 2026 3:27 pm
South Korea 'Closely Monitoring' Trump Call to Send Warships to Hormuz

Trump said on social media on Saturday that Many Countries would also send warships to keep it open, naming South Korea and Japan among others

15 Mar 2026 3:12 pm
Chinmayi Slams Kamal Haasan For Praising Vairamuthu

Chinmayi, who accused Vairamuthu of molestation in 2018, took to social media to express her disappointment.

15 Mar 2026 3:02 pm
MotoGP Postpones Qatar Grand Prix Due To Middle East Conflict

The Lusail International Circuit was set to host the fourth round of the 2026 championship from April 10-12 but it has now been rescheduled for November 8

15 Mar 2026 2:37 pm
Mercedes Driver Kimi Antonelli Wins Formula 1's Chinese Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton secured his first podium finish for Scuderia Ferrari, finishing third in the Grand Prix race

15 Mar 2026 2:22 pm
Germany Remains Optimistic To Achieve The 2030 Climate Target

Germany missed targets for greenhouse gas emissions set by the Climate Protection Act

15 Mar 2026 2:14 pm