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Love Gardening? These 7 Gorgeous Five-Petal Flowers Grow Easily In Indian Climates

Want a vibrant garden at home? These 7 stunning five-petal flowers can brighten any Indian garden with minimal care.

8 Mar 2026 12:58 pm
Malta Deputy Prime Minister Exclusive: India Can Help Reinforce Stability In Mediterranean

Ian Borg warns that further escalation with Iran risks widening a conflict in an already fragile region

8 Mar 2026 12:54 pm
No Water In Washroom, Garbage On Road: Centre Seeks Report From Bengal Over President's Visit

In a letter to the West Bengal Chief Secretary, the Union Home Secretary asked the state to explain possible violations of the rules laid out in the Blue Book.

8 Mar 2026 12:29 pm
'Remove Your Burqa': Muslim Woman Questioned In Bengaluru For Walking With Hindu Man

In Bengaluru, a viral video shows men questioning a woman in a burqa for being with a Hindu man during Ramzan. They objected to her holding his hand.

8 Mar 2026 11:52 am
We Dont Take Orders: Kamal Haasan Slams US Over Russian Oil Permission Remark

The government has maintained that Indias energy supplies remain secure despite disruptions caused by the ongoing conflict.

8 Mar 2026 11:32 am
Indian-Origin Man Likely To Face Deportation Over Viral Dance Video At WWII Memorial

Madhu Raju, an Indian-origin man in the US, may face deportation after a viral TikTok showed him dancing at the World War II Memorial, drawing widespread criticism.

8 Mar 2026 11:26 am
Achievements Of India's 'Nari Shakti' A Source Of Pride: PM Modi On Women's Day

PM Modi praised India's 'Nari Shakti' on International Women's Day, highlighting women's empowerment as key to his government's initiatives and India's progress.

8 Mar 2026 11:18 am
BJP Misusing Countrys Highest Chair: Mamata Banerjee Attacks Centre Over President Row

President Murmu had questioned why Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee did not receive her and also pointed to the change of venue and the low turnout at the programme.

8 Mar 2026 10:58 am
Delhi Factory Owner And Son Suffocate To Death After Falling Into Well In Nangloi

A 60-year-old factory owner and his 32-year-old son died of suffocation after falling into a well at a pickle-making factory.

8 Mar 2026 10:39 am
Karnataka Student Attacks Hostel Mates With Iron Rod In Ballari, One Dead

The injured students have been shifted to the Ballari Institute of Medical Sciences (BIMS) and the Trauma Care Hospital for treatment.

8 Mar 2026 10:23 am
Indian National Held By US Immigration In San Diego Over His 'Criminal History' Of Hit-And-Run

Jaskaran Singh and Jashanpreet Singh, Indian nationals, were arrested by ICE San Diego. Jaskaran's history includes hit-and-run, they said.

8 Mar 2026 9:43 am
Delhi Records Hottest First Week Of March In 50 Years At 35.7C: IMD

With the mercury touching 35.7 degrees Celsius on Saturday, it is now the hottest day in the first week of March during the 50-year period, the IMD official said.

8 Mar 2026 9:10 am
Kerala Lottery Result Today Live: Samrudhi SM-45 Winning Numbers For March 8, 2026; First Prize Rs 1 Crore

Kerala Lottery Result Today: Samrudhi SM-45 lottery result will be declared today, on Sunday, March 8. Check the live updates and full list of winning numbers from 3 pm.

8 Mar 2026 9:00 am
Woman Attacks Advocate, Police Officer During Counselling Session At Kolhapur Court

A woman attacked a female lawyer during counseling in Kolhapur District Court, injuring her and a female police officer. Lawyers demand strict action.

8 Mar 2026 8:52 am
90-Year-Old Woman Gang-Raped By Four Men In Madhya Pradesh; SIT Launches Probe

A 90-year-old woman was allegedly raped by four masked men in Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh. She is being treated at the hospital and is out of danger.

8 Mar 2026 8:16 am
Women's Day 2026: Women-Centric Government Schemes You Should Know

International Womens Day highlights key government schemes supporting women in India through education, entrepreneurship, health benefits, financial aid and digital opportunities.

8 Mar 2026 8:15 am
Happy Womens Day 2026: Women Leaders In Politics Globally

International Womens Day highlights influential women leaders from around the world, including Indira Gandhi, Angela Merkel and Jacinda Ardern, who shaped political leadership.

8 Mar 2026 7:45 am
500 Maharashtrian Tourists Return From Dubai As MahaHelpline Steps In Amid Flight Disruptions

Recognised by the Maharashtra government, the IPF MahaHelpline (+971 50 365 4357) is being run by a network of over 20 volunteers across five UAE cities, operating round the clock

8 Mar 2026 12:52 am
Book Review |The Policy Pivot: Inside Indias Strategic Shift

The book is a commendable effort to lay out a balanced analysis of the Indian policy landscape in a style accessible to the general readers

7 Mar 2026 9:15 pm
News18 Evening Digest: Trump Promises 'Complete Destruction, Certain Death' In Tehran, Iran Apologises To Neighbours

We are also covering: Trailer release of Dhurandhar 2, flipkart layoffs and Ram Rahim Singh being acquitted in journalist's murder case.

7 Mar 2026 7:18 pm
PM Modi Congratulates Nepal For Successful Elections, Vows To Work Closely With New Govt

PM Modi congratulated Nepal for the successful and peaceful conduct of elections, as Nepalese rapper-turned-politician Balen Shah's party is headed for a landslide victory.

7 Mar 2026 4:57 pm
From Rs 15,000 Crore To Rs 3 Lakh Crore: How Indias Highways Got A Capital And Technology Boost

In 2005-06, nearly nine out of every 10 kilometres of National Highways were two-lane or below. Today, one-third of the network is four-lane and above

7 Mar 2026 3:55 pm
Argument Over Pet Dog Urinating Turns Into Fight At Bengaluru Housing Complex

The incident occurred at the Brigade Eutopia East apartment complex, where a resident, Tarun Arora, had taken his dog for a walk on March 3 in Block A.

7 Mar 2026 3:16 pm
Keep One Bag Packed: Indian Passengers Arriving From Dubai Recount Experience Amid Conflict

At New Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport, one passenger said daily life in Dubai continued normally despite occasional sirens and safety advisories.

7 Mar 2026 3:16 pm
MP Man, Released From Jail In January, Kills Teen. Then Eats Victim's Brain And Drinks His Blood

Gudda Patel, recently released from jail for murdering his wife, allegedly killed a 16-year-old boy in Samanna village.

7 Mar 2026 2:46 pm
'India Will Determine Its Rise': Jaishankar Pushes Back Against US Officials Remarks

The Indian govt has maintained that its energy procurement decisions are driven only by market conditions and global developments, with the aim of safeguarding energy security.

7 Mar 2026 2:38 pm
New Union Territory Near Siliguri Corridor? PIB Fact-Checks Social Media Claim

PIB Fact Check Unit dismissed rumors about a new Union Territory on the Bihar-Bengal border near Siliguri. They confirmed no such proposal is under consideration.

7 Mar 2026 2:23 pm
Iran's Ambassador To India Slams US-Israeli Strikes On Tehran, Calls Them 'Clear Example Of Injustice'

Iran's Ambassador to India condemned U.S.-Israeli strikes on Tehran as injustice.

7 Mar 2026 2:00 pm
Man Kills Friend To Steal Rs 2.5 Lakh In Karnataka, Uses Cash To Buy Gifts For Ex-Wife

The accused gave Rs 60,000 to his estranged wife and also bought her a new television using the stolen cash.

7 Mar 2026 1:36 pm
We Did The Right Thing: EAM Jaishankar On India Allowing Iran's IRIS Lavan To Dock At Kochi

Dr. S Jaishankar said India allowed Iranian ship IRIS Lavan to dock at Kochi port on humanitarian grounds despite legal issues.

7 Mar 2026 1:10 pm
Indian Ocean Is More Than Other Regions: Jaishankar Calls For Recognition Of Rebuilding Process

He emphasised that restoring trade routes and strengthening connectivity across the region are key elements of this rebuilding effort.

7 Mar 2026 1:05 pm
Air India, IndiGo Resume Limited Flights To Gulf To Evacuate Stranded Passengers Amid Iran War

Air travel between India and Gulf nations resumes with limited flights.

7 Mar 2026 12:45 pm
Flight Status, March 7: Gulf Flights Halted Amid War; IndiGo, Air India Among 183 Affected, Repatriation Specials On

Indian carriers are among those hit hard, which has left travellers scrambling amid the Gulf airspace closures.

7 Mar 2026 12:45 pm
Bengaluru Woman Ends Life After Fight With Husband Over Three-Day-Old Sambhar

Bengaluru woman committed suicide after a heated argument with her husband over serving stale sambar repeatedly.

7 Mar 2026 12:30 pm
2025 Uttarkashi Flash Flood Triggered By Ice Patch Collapse, Not Cloudburst: ISRO Study

ISRO study revealed the flood was triggered by the sudden collapse of an exposed ice patch within the nivation zone of the Srikanta Glacier.

7 Mar 2026 11:11 am
Dera Chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh Acquitted In Journalist Murder Case

The Punjab and Haryana High Court acquitted Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in the murder case of journalist Ramchandra Chhatrapati.

7 Mar 2026 10:43 am
HPV Vaccine Misinformation Surges As India Begins National Rollout: Here's What You Should Know

WHOs vaccine safety advisory committee and multiple large studies have found no credible evidence linking HPV vaccination to infertility.

7 Mar 2026 10:28 am
Noida International Airport Gets Aerodrome Licence, Inches Close To Launch

The DGCA issued the aerodrome licence to Noida International Airport in Jewar. Developed in a PPP model, the airport is expected to be inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi.

7 Mar 2026 9:34 am
Kerala Lottery Result Today Live: Karunya KR-745 Winning Numbers For March 7, 2026; First Prize Rs 1 Crore

Kerala Lottery Result Today: Karunya KR-745 lottery result will be declared today, on Saturday, March 7. Check the live updates and full list of winning numbers from 3 pm.

7 Mar 2026 9:00 am
Celebration Turned Into Tragedy: IAF Pilot Killed In Su-30 Crash Was Soon To Get Married

Squadron Leader Anuj Vashisht, soon to be married, died in a Su-30 MKI crash in Assam. His family, unaware, was preparing for his wedding.

7 Mar 2026 8:37 am
Intoxicated Nainital Cab Driver Tries To Molest Delhi Woman. She Hides In Forest

A 22-year-old woman from Delhi reported an attempted sexual assault by a taxi driver en route to Nainital. She escaped, hid in a forest, and police are searching for the driver.

7 Mar 2026 8:29 am
Death Of Spring? Delhi,North India Fast-ForwardTo 35C In Early March

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has recorded temperature departures of 7C to 12C above the seasonal normal in several districts

7 Mar 2026 8:00 am
Vehicles Torched, Roads Blocked In Delhi's Uttam Nagar After Man Killed In Holi Colour Dispute | Video

Tensions rose in Delhi's Uttam Nagar after a 25-year-old man was beaten to death during a Holi clash. Security was tightened amid massive protests. Four arrested.

7 Mar 2026 7:49 am
Discount Deleted: Has The West Asia War Ended Indias 'Cheap Russian Oil'Era?

With Urals now costing more than the global standard and Brent itself hovering near $92 per barrel, the pressure on domestic fuel prices and the Indian rupee is deepening

6 Mar 2026 11:10 pm
Loan Waiver Returns To Centre Stage In Maharashtra Budget Amid Focus On Farm Distress

The waiver will cover outstanding loans up to 2 lakh that were unpaid by the cut-off date.

6 Mar 2026 11:09 pm
Declared Foreigner In Assam, Woman Gets Citizenship Under CAA

Deepali Das from Cachar, once declared a foreigner, has gained Indian citizenship under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act.

6 Mar 2026 10:42 pm
DK Shivakumar Proposes Legislative Council Seat For Contractors Amid Payment Dues Row

Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar proposed a legislative seat for contractors in Karnataka's Council to address grievances.

6 Mar 2026 10:35 pm
Oil Companies Urge Calm, Say India Has Adequate Petrol And Diesel Stock Amid West Asia War

Indian Oil, BPCL, and HPCL assured that petrol and diesel supplies in India are normal despite shortage rumours, confirming sufficient stocks and smooth supply networks.

6 Mar 2026 10:24 pm
After The 'Landslide': What Balen Shahs Mega Mandate Means For India-Nepal Relations

Shah's poll victory follows a tumultuous year of Gen Z-led protests that toppled the previous KP Sharma Oli-led Nepal government in September 2025

6 Mar 2026 10:14 pm
Days Before US Torpedoed IRIS Dena, India Allowed Iranian Ship To Dock At Kochi

Iran requested permission for its naval ship IRIS Lavan to dock at Kochi due to technical issues.

6 Mar 2026 9:57 pm