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Fiscal Targets Need More Correction With Smaller FY26 Nominal GDP Under New Series

Even if you see a correction in the base year numbers, the sectors which grow faster subsequently will see their shares going up.

3 Mar 2026 6:27 pm
Siddaramaiah Dismisses Phone Tapping Allegations as Desperate Statements

He asserted that the Congress party values internal democracy and that all party members support the party's leadership rather than individual leaders.

3 Mar 2026 6:25 pm
West Asia Tensions: PM Modi Holds Talks with Sultan of Oman, Kuwaits Crown Prince

Modi's conversations with Gulf leaders come in the wake of a coordinated offensive against Iran, highlighting India's commitment to regional stability and the safety of its citizens abroad.

3 Mar 2026 6:16 pm
Census HLO Operations To Commence in Telangana From May 11

He said no household, habitation, remote settlement, tribal hamlet or urban slum should be left out of the enumeration process.

3 Mar 2026 6:12 pm
Gukesh To Meet Aravindh in All-Indian Clash

With just 1.5 points coming through three draws and a couple of losses, this is another slump for Gukesh that saw him slip to number 17 in the live world rankings

3 Mar 2026 5:57 pm
NCPA Presents Living Traditions: Festival of Arunachal Pradesh Folk Music and Dance Traditions of the Eastern Himalayas

NCPA Presents Living Traditions A Two-Day Festival Showcasing the Indigenous Folk Traditions of Arunachal Pradesh

3 Mar 2026 5:54 pm
T20 World Cup 2026: Gaffaney, Palekar To Officiate Indias Semifinal

South Africas Adrian Holdstock has been named the third umpire while Paul Reiffel of Australia will be the fourth official with Zimbabwean Andy Pycroft being the match referee

3 Mar 2026 5:51 pm
Assam Starts Exporting GI-Tagged Karbi Anglong Ginger To London

it was for the first time that GI-tagged Karbi Anglong Ginger has been exported from Assam to the UK market.

3 Mar 2026 5:50 pm
Why Did No One See Ajit Pawars Plane Hit Trees? Asks NCP Minister Bhujbal

AAIB report reveals Learjet 45 struck trees before crashing in Baramati; Bhujbal questions lack of eyewitness reports.

3 Mar 2026 5:48 pm
IPL 2026: RCB To Play Five Home Matches at Chinnaswamy Stadium, Two in Raipur

The announcement ended doubts about whether the IPL 2025 winners would be able to play at their home ground, the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, following the stampede that killed 11 fans after RCB's maiden title win

3 Mar 2026 5:44 pm
Electric Sam Plans a Curran Shock

Sam Curran backs Englands all-round strength for Wankhede semifinal.

3 Mar 2026 5:36 pm
India Confirms Deaths, Missing Citizens as US-Iran Conflict Escalates

India noted that it had raised alarms as early as 28 February 2026, when the confrontation first erupted, urging all sides to avoid escalation

3 Mar 2026 5:36 pm
World Cup-Winning Indian Women's Cricket Team Nominated For Laureus Team Of The Year Award

They are the first women's cricket team to receive this nomination, a recognition for their exceptional performance in the mega event, including the highest successful run chase in women's ODI history in a semi-final win against Australia

3 Mar 2026 5:30 pm
Omar Abdullah Condemns Attack in Iran

Omar says only Iranians can decide their nations future.

3 Mar 2026 5:24 pm
He's Got Something Up His Sleeve For Semifinal: Ponting Backs Abhishek Sharma

The world number one in T20Is, Abhishek, started off the tournament with three ducks in a row, battling food poisoning that kept him out of the clash against Namibia in the group stage

3 Mar 2026 5:22 pm
Army, Ladakh Administration Sign MoU to Protect Fragile Ecology and Wildlife

The recent MoU between the Army and Ladakh administration is a historic step in wildlife conservation, focusing on sustainable development and protecting species like the ibex and black-necked crane in Ladakh's fragile ecosystems.

3 Mar 2026 5:21 pm
Trump Says US-UK Relationship 'Not Like It Used To Be'

British government does not believe in regime change from the skies : British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

3 Mar 2026 5:15 pm
Two Teenagers Drown During Holi Celebrations in Medchal

Bodies retrieved from Pantula Cheruvu in Suraram and shifted to Gandhi Hospital for post-mortem; police register case.

3 Mar 2026 5:12 pm
India Has 25 Days of Crude Oil and Refined Oil Stocks: Govt Sources

The Petroleum Ministry has said it is continuously monitoring the evolving situation, and all necessary steps will be taken in order to ensure the availability and affordability of major petroleum products in the country

3 Mar 2026 5:10 pm
Arvind Kejriwal to Appear Before Delhi Assembly Panel on March 6 Over 'Phansi Ghar' Row

The Committee is examining the matter related to a renovated section in the Delhi Assembly that was inaugurated under the AAP dispensation as a British-era Phansi Ghar (execution chamber), while the BJP claims it was a tiffin room

3 Mar 2026 5:01 pm
SC Fastens Liability To Pay Penalty On Employer For Delay In Compensation

The apex court has stressed the liberal and purposive interpretation of the Act in favour of the employees being a social-welfare legislation.

3 Mar 2026 4:49 pm
13-Year-Old Boy Killed in Accidental Firing at Lucknow Birthday Party

His family alleges that an adult was responsible for the shooting, contradicting the initial claims of accidental firing.

3 Mar 2026 4:27 pm
A Long-Shot American Dream Hits F1 Grid as Cadillac Debuts at Australian GP

The team has hired Sergio Checo Perez of Mexico and Valtteri Bottas as the veteran drivers to build the program

3 Mar 2026 4:26 pm
CBSE Postpones Board Exams Scheduled On March 5, 6 in Middle East

Students have been asked to remain in touch with their schools and check official updates regularly

3 Mar 2026 4:17 pm
Defence Ministry Seals Contract With HAL for Acquisition of 6 Military Helicopters

The contract for the procurement of surface-to-air vertical launch - Shtil missiles and associated missile holding frames, valued at Rs 2,182 crore, has been signed with Russia's JSC Rosoboronexport

3 Mar 2026 4:16 pm
T20WC 2026: India, England Won't Have Any Secrets To Throw at Each Other, Says Curran

India and England have each won one of those semifinals and then gone on to lift the T20 World Cup

3 Mar 2026 4:01 pm
Israel Army Says Struck Irans Presidential Office, Security Council Building

Israel's military conducted air strikes on key Iranian leadership sites, including the presidential office and National Security Council, amid escalating tensions with Iran.

3 Mar 2026 3:56 pm
Lily Collins Opens Up on Eating Disorder Journey

Despite the project's personal challenges, Collins described the process as liberating.

3 Mar 2026 3:51 pm
J&K Security Reviewed in HighLevel Meeting at Srinagars Lok Bhavan

The discussions reflected the Union Territorys evolving security priorities, the operational tempo of counterterror efforts, and the broader geopolitical environment influencing the region

3 Mar 2026 3:49 pm
Andhra Liquor Scam Case Accused Held at Indo-Nepal Border

Prakash was allegedly planning to flee to Dubai from the dry port area at Sanauli in Uttar Pradesh: Police

3 Mar 2026 3:48 pm
Mideast War Exposes Fragile Oil, Gas Dependency

Europe remains dependent on oil from the Middle East, where ships have been blocked and sometimes targeted by Iranian strikes.

3 Mar 2026 3:45 pm
Escorts Kubota Launches New South Special Paddy Tractor Series

Introduces Shaurya, first dedicated paddy-focused range under the Powertrac brand

3 Mar 2026 3:45 pm
Anthropic Tries to Win Users From ChatGPT With Memory Feature

Claudes free active users have grown more than 60% and daily signups have quadrupled since January, Anthropic said

3 Mar 2026 3:45 pm
BJP Fields 9 for RS Polls, Nitin Nabin from Bihar

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has released a list of nine candidates for the Rajya Sabha polls, fielding its former West Bengal unit chief Rahul Sinha and Chhattisgarh unit vice-president Laxmi Verma from the respective states.

3 Mar 2026 3:41 pm
Pakistan Cricketers Fined After Failing To Reach T20 World Cup 2026 Semis: Report

PCB officials have clearly told the players that enough pampering has been done from now on, financial benefits will only come with performance, the Express Tribune reported

3 Mar 2026 3:35 pm
Telangana Successfully Meets Record Peak Power Demand of 18,139 MW: Bhatti

Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu congratulated the senior officials and the entire staff of the state power utilities for efficiently handling the unprecedented demand without disruptions and ensuring quality power supply

3 Mar 2026 3:34 pm
Pakistan Says It Killed 67 Afghan Security Force Members in Fifth Day of Fighting

Afghan forces carried out ground assaults in 16 locations in the southwestern districts of Qilla Saifullah, Nushki and Chaman in Balochistan province, Tarar said on X

3 Mar 2026 3:28 pm
Private Bus Gutted by Fire on Rushikonda Beach Road

Drivers quick action saves the day as empty bus catches fire due to suspected short circuit in Visakhapatnam.

3 Mar 2026 3:27 pm
India Launches Anti-Subsidy Investigation Into Chinese PVC Resin Imports

DGTR to investigate China's PVC resin subsidies following domestic producers' complaints, aiming to protect Indian industries.

3 Mar 2026 3:20 pm
Smriti Mandhana Climbs To Top Of Women's ODI Batters' Rankings

Mandhana (790 points) made notable scores of 58 and 31 in the series, doing enough to move past South Africa's Laura Wolvaardt (782), who will have the opportunity to reclaim the spot when the Proteas take on New Zealand across March and April

3 Mar 2026 3:14 pm
Nurse Found Dead by Suicide in Miyapur

20-year-old woman working at a private hospital allegedly hanged herself in her room; police registered a case and launched an investigation following a complaint by her brother.

3 Mar 2026 2:56 pm
Shipping Authority Says 3 Indian Seafarers Killed In Middle East

On Tuesday, American and Israeli airstrikes continued to pound Iran since killing its Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on Saturday. Tehran and its allies have hit back against Israel, neighbouring Gulf states, and targets critical to the world's production of oil and natural gas

3 Mar 2026 2:24 pm
Jishnu Dev Varma Celebrates Holi at Lok Bhavan

The Governor extended warm Holi greetings and conveyed his best wishes to the people of Telangana for a season filled with happiness, harmony, and the spirit of togetherness

3 Mar 2026 2:15 pm
BTech Student Sexually Assaulted By Batchmate in Hyderabad

The collegemate was accused of having a physical relationship with her on the pretext of marriage and threatening to share the private photographs after she expressed her unwillingness to continue their relationship: Police

3 Mar 2026 2:07 pm
Cinpolis India Launches Oscar Film Festival 2026

Devang Sampat, Managing Director, Cinpolis India, said: This year's Oscar lineup is one of the strongest in recent memory, led by Sinners' record 16 nominations.

3 Mar 2026 1:53 pm
MHA Sets Up Two More Panels In Bengal To Process Citizenship Applications

In view of the large number of applications, a decision was taken to constitute two additional empowered panels.

3 Mar 2026 1:51 pm
Inside Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmikas Traditional Housewarming

Vijay opted for a more relaxed look, appearing in a casual orange t-shirt.

3 Mar 2026 1:50 pm
Air India Flight Arrives in Delhi With 149 Passengers from Dubai

With flights gradually taking to the skies once again, normalcy is slowly returning to the UAE, and for the thousands of Indians eager to get home

3 Mar 2026 1:42 pm
Stalin Announces Special Fund of Rs 2,000 to Over 37 Lakh Marginalised Beneficiaries

The current round of funding follows the distribution of a Rs 2,000 special summer package provided for women in February under the 'Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai' scheme, which triggered several requests from vulnerable groups for similar support

3 Mar 2026 1:42 pm
Indian Students Safely Reach Tehran From Qom: All India Medical Student Association

In a statement, AIMSA said the movement of students was carried out in coordination with the Embassy of India, Tehran, to ensure their safety and well-being

3 Mar 2026 1:27 pm