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In Frames: Sanctuary of stories

A quiet Kashmir hamlet turns its homes into libraries, welcoming readers from near and far; the village writes its future through pages, people, and shared spaces

22 Mar 2026 8:47 am
BTS draws over 100,000 fans to Seoul comeback concert: label

The latest album, ARIRANG, released on Friday (March 20, 206), is billed as reflecting the maturing boy band's Korean identity. It sold nearly four million copies on its first day, according to the label

22 Mar 2026 8:37 am
Qatar helicopter crashes after 'technical malfunction': Ministry

A Qatari helicopter had a technical malfunction during a routine duty, which led to its crash in the regional waters of the State, says Qatar's Defence Ministry

22 Mar 2026 8:35 am
Halt more buses at this point on NSC Bose Road, says small traders association

Currently, only the services in the 32 series stop at the section of the road adjacent to the Broadway terminus, temporarily closed on account of reconstruction work. Small traders association tells R. Ragu that ensuring the services now accommodated at the temporary terminus at Island Grounds stop at NSC Bose road would benefit visitors to the markets in Parrys

22 Mar 2026 8:32 am
Iran's death toll in war now over 1,500: State broadcaster

The U.S. and Israel have offered shifting rationales for the war, from hoping to foment an uprising that topples Iran's leadership to eliminating its nuclear and missile programmes and its support for armed proxies.

22 Mar 2026 8:30 am
A new space for silent reading in Chennai

RK Nagarra, representing the interests of residents of neighbourhoods in and around RK Nagar, is fostering a silent reading movement in a Greater Chennai Corporation park following the temporary closure of Nageswara Rao park on account of its renovation

22 Mar 2026 8:19 am
Assembly Elections LIVE: Clash breaks out between TMC and BJP supporters in Baranagar ahead of West Bengal Assembly polls

In Kerala, Rahul Gandhi will kick off his election campaign for the upcoming Assembly polls in Kerala on March 25 with a major rally in Kozhikode.

22 Mar 2026 8:19 am
World Water Day | River restoration: Inspiring stories of change

World Water Day reminds us that water is not unlimited, and encourages people to take care of this resource. Across the world, communities and governments have come together to protect and restore rivers. Here are 5 river restoration projects that give us hope.

22 Mar 2026 7:41 am
Iran army says will target energy, desalination infrastructure after U.S. threats

If Iran's fuel and energy infrastructure is violated by the enemy, all energy, information technology and desalination infrastructure belonging to the U.S. and the regime in the region will be targeted, says Iranian military's operational command Khatam Al-Anbiya

22 Mar 2026 7:27 am
ICE officers soon will help with airport security unless Democrats end shutdown, Trump says

President Donald Trump says hell order federal immigration officers to take a role soon in airport security unless Democrats agree on a bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security

22 Mar 2026 7:22 am
Why is Israel attacking Lebanon? | Explained

Why is the ground offensive concentrated in southern Lebanon? Why has Israel carried out several attacks against Hezbollah in the past and why does it want to dismantle the Shia militant group? What does it want to achieve?

22 Mar 2026 7:06 am
How the Gulf War is affecting gig workers

Its ripple effects are already singeing the lives of daily-wage earners trapped in precarious employment

22 Mar 2026 7:04 am
LeBron James breaks record for most NBA games played

He's got to be insane, 27-year-old teammate Austin Reaves said of James's continued appetite for excellence. Can't be normal things going on in his brain to do it so well at such a high level.

22 Mar 2026 7:02 am
Cuba announces second nationwide blackout in less than a week

A otal disconnection of the national electricity system took place, the Energy Ministry said in a post on X, adding that work had begun to restore power.

22 Mar 2026 6:52 am
Iran-Israel war LIVE: Trump threatens Iran with power plant strikes over Hormuz blockade

Israeli officials said that Iranian forces had for the first time fired long-range missiles, expanding the risk of attacks beyond West Asia, even as an Iranian strike injured dozens of people not far from Israels nuclear site.

22 Mar 2026 6:39 am
64 killed in attack on Sudan healthcare facility: WHO

13 children among 64 killed in attack on Sudan hospital, says WHO chief

22 Mar 2026 4:58 am
Kanshi Ram returns

The Bahujan Samaj Party founders name is being invoked by the leaders in Uttar Pradesh across political lines over the past two weeks and his supporters say that the architect of Dalit consciousness is being resurrected for the States Assembly poll next year, finds Mayank Kumar

22 Mar 2026 2:33 am
Kerala Assembly elections 2026:Perumbavoor set for keen fight amid MLA rebellion, BJPTwenty20 tie-up

The constituency has kept shifting its allegiance between the Left Democratic Front and the United Democratic Front, though not very frequently

22 Mar 2026 1:33 am
VCK under compulsion to consider local candidates, says Thirumavalavan

He also recalls the opinion of the DMK that the party lost in the Arakkonam and Vanur constituencies because its candidates were outsiders

22 Mar 2026 1:13 am
T.N. Assembly election: parties must avoid excessive freebies, focus on development, says ex-Minister Semmalai

Contending that these handouts being announced as part of electoral promises by major parties will not facilitate T.N.s development, he criticises the DMK government for not increasing the capital expenditure substantially over the last 5 years and frittering away funds for distributing freebies

22 Mar 2026 12:53 am
New Mangalore Port to receive at least 72,700 tonnes of LPG in the coming week

An LPG tanker is scheduled to discharge 16,714 tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas for Aegis Logistics Ltd. on March 22

22 Mar 2026 12:33 am
For second time, Pottalurani residents to boycott polls over fish waste processing units

The residents have been demanding the closure of fish waste processing units near the village since 2019, and have submitted multiple petitions in this regard. However, the protest intensified in early 2024 ahead of the Lok Sabha election

22 Mar 2026 12:26 am
Residents cite progress amid concerns over transport connectivity, contaminated water

Though waste management, flooding, and access to basic amenities have long been primary concerns, some residents of Perambur constituency in North Chennai cite the biomining and remediation of Kodungaiyur dump yard and upcoming Ganesapuram flyover as notable steps to tackle them

22 Mar 2026 12:21 am
Government modifies Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme to support MSME manufacturers, exporters

According to the modified scheme, the credit guarantee would expire after 10 years, as compared to the unspecified period in the earlier scheme

21 Mar 2026 11:53 pm
Centre removes caps on airfares after three months

The removal of the caps, introduced when widespread cancellation of IndiGo flights triggered a spike in fares, comes at a time when West Asia conflict has lead to increase in aviation turbine fuel (ATF)

21 Mar 2026 11:43 pm
KLU releases Management Aptitude Test results

The university will conduct an entrance examination for engineering courses for three days from March 27

21 Mar 2026 11:28 pm
Religious fervour and prayers for harmony mark Eid-Ul-Fitr

Andhra Pradesh Governor S. Abdul Nazeer conveys Eid greetings; Eidgah Committee calls for promotion of humanity over caste and religious differences

21 Mar 2026 11:23 pm
Supreme Court concerned over cops uploading videos online, says poses threat to fair trial

The senior counsel flagged the recent trend of police posting the images of accused persons being handcuffed, tied by ropes, paraded, forced to kneel, etc, on social media, which, apart from causing an affront to personal dignity, adds to the public bias.

21 Mar 2026 11:23 pm
Process of issuance of PRs to FMGs begins in Andhra Pradesh

Around 30 graduates who approached the High Court on the delay have received PRs from March 12 till date; uncertainty continues as the APMC asks for Indian Embassys apostille on compensatory certificates

21 Mar 2026 11:13 pm
IIT Madras launches M.Tech and MA programmes in frontier technologies and governance

The programmes have been designed to equip students with interdisciplinary skills and knowledge to address challenges in the fields of governance, industry, and technology

21 Mar 2026 11:13 pm
IPL 2026 Countdown: Rajasthan Royals has the task of filling Sanju Samsons big shoes

The young batters should fire in unison to ensure the former captains absence isnt felt; skipper Parag has a tough job on his hands; the addition of Jadeja and Bishnoi bolsters the spin department

21 Mar 2026 11:13 pm
SRMIST honours scientists in advanced materials research

This was part of the second International Conference on Advanced Functional Materials and Devices organised by its Nanotechnology Research Centre

21 Mar 2026 10:57 pm
Trump eases oil sanctions on Iran, says Hormuz should be guarded by other nations

U.S. lifts sanctions on Iranian oil already loaded onto ships to increase the supply of oil and ease rocketing prices; Mr. Trump says U.S. is very close to meeting its objectives as Iran continues attacks on U.S. bases in the Gulf

21 Mar 2026 10:55 pm