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Iran-Israel war LIVE: Trump says 'we're talking' to Iran but it's not 'ready' for deal to end war

Flights temporarily suspended at Dubai's international airport for safety reasons after drone incident sparks fire

16 Mar 2026 7:53 am
Netanyahu posts video in response to Iran rumours that he is dead

In the video, taken at a cafe in Jerusalems outskirts and posted on Mr. Netanyahus Telegram account, his aide asks him about the rumours

16 Mar 2026 7:22 am
Oscars 2026: Conan OBrien hosts the ceremony, takes opening shots at AI and Timothe Chalamet

I am Conan OBrien and I am honored to be the last human host of the Academy Awards, OBrien said after taking the stage for the 98th edition of the ceremony.

16 Mar 2026 7:05 am
Fire in Cuttacks SCB hospital ICU leaves at least 10 dead

Five other patients battling for life, CM Manjhi arrives to take stock

16 Mar 2026 7:04 am
Trump says talks with Cuba ongoing, action possible after Iran

The comments come as tensions between Washington and Havana remain elevated

16 Mar 2026 6:56 am
Oscars 2026: Ryan Cooglers Sinners and Paul Thomas Andersons One Battle After Another bag Screenplay honours

Sinners took home Best Original Screenplay while One Battle After Another won the award for Best Adapted Screenplay

16 Mar 2026 6:53 am
Pope Leo decries 'atrocious violence' in Iran war, urges ceasefire

As the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran enters its third week, the first U.S. Pope warned that violence would not bring the justice, stability and peace that the peoples of the region long for

16 Mar 2026 6:51 am
Oscars 2026: KPop Demon Hunters wins award for Best Animated Feature

The film triumphed over Zootopia 2, Little Amelie or the Character of Rain, Arco and Elio to win the Oscar

16 Mar 2026 5:51 am
Oscars 2026: Red carpet sees pop of colors as stars arrive

For Hollywoods biggest night, celebrities pay as much attention to their speeches as to their red-carpet attire

16 Mar 2026 4:48 am
Israeli strikes killed 12 in Gaza, including 2 children and a pregnant woman

Israel says it has responded to violations of the ceasefire or targeted wanted militants. But about half of those killed have been women and children, according to the Gaza Health Ministry.

16 Mar 2026 4:26 am
Oscars 2026 LIVE: Winners, updates and full results from the 98th Academy Awards

Follow our live coverage of the 2026 Oscars as frontrunners 'One Battle After Another' and 'Sinners' headline a tightly contested race, with winners, major upsets, and real-time updates from Hollywoods biggest awards ceremony

16 Mar 2026 3:57 am
Kerala Assembly polls 2026: With five wins on the trot, Congress pins hopes on Paravur, CPI hopeful of wresting seat

The CPI, which won the seat in the maiden contest in 1957, emerged victorious the last time in 1996. Since then, it has been V.D. Satheesan all the way. This time, the Left party is fielding E.T. Taison against him

16 Mar 2026 3:36 am
U.K. military bases given to U.S. to reduce impact of war on millions of Indians in Gulf, says U.K. Deputy High Commissioner

U.K. Foreign Secretary has been in touch to express the countrys solidarity with partners in the region, including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, and Kuwait many of whom have been targeted with Iranian strikes, which we strongly condemn, says Shalini Medepalli

16 Mar 2026 3:26 am
LPG situation under control, do not panic: CM

The CM also appealed to citizens not to pay attention to rumours and to continue their daily routines as usual

16 Mar 2026 3:26 am
Medvedev hands Alcaraz his first loss of the year, heads to Indian Wells final against Sinner

Daniil Medvedev handed top-seeded Carlos Alcaraz his first loss of the year and advanced to the final at Indian Wells with a 6-3, 7-6 (3) victory

16 Mar 2026 2:16 am
Right-wing groups hold stir over death of youth in Uttam Nagar

Protesters seek CBI probe at event where divisive slogans were raised; have not received any complaint over inflammatory speeches, say police

16 Mar 2026 1:46 am
Air India, AI Express to operate 48 flights connecting West Asia from today

The two airlines will have their scheduled operations to Jeddah and Muscat, including a total of 10 flights between Indian cities and Jeddah, a release said

16 Mar 2026 1:21 am
Jaishankar hails talks with Iran to open Strait of Hormuz, says no blanket arrangement for Indian-flagged ships: report

Jaishankar said he was engaged in talks with Tehran and that talking has yielded some results.

16 Mar 2026 1:21 am
Over 30 vehicles stranded amid snowfall in J&K's Kishtwar; rescue operation under way

The vehicles got stuck due to fresh snowfall and slippery road conditions at the high-altitude passes, disrupting traffic movement on the road connecting Kishtwar in Jammu with south Kashmir's Anantnag district

16 Mar 2026 12:57 am
U.S. attitude to the Kurdish question reflects colonial mindset, says Nilufer Koc

Spokesperson of Kurdistan National Congress says the U.S. made the proposal about Kurdish fighters without broader consultation with the Kurds

16 Mar 2026 12:48 am
Tamil Nadus urban areas record higher reduction in number of voters than rural ones

Looking at the overall picture, urban constituencies in northern and western districts have experienced a perceptible decrease, whereas those in the central and southern regions have seen a moderate decline

16 Mar 2026 12:46 am
DMK steps up seat-sharing discussions with allies

The talks between the DMK and the Left parties will resume on March 17; VCK leaders say at least 10 seats will justify the partys strength and convince the cadre

16 Mar 2026 12:37 am
Two children killed in a blast caused by cylinder explosion in Navalur

The police said a caterer had illegally hoarded four commercial cylinders in his house and a gas leak in one of them led to the explosion

16 Mar 2026 12:24 am
When storytelling comes alive through frames at International Photography Open Call showcase

The showcase saw a total of 80 print and digital photographs on display

16 Mar 2026 12:21 am
T.N. Assembly election 2026: campaign window set at 38 days, same as in 2021

This period is crucial for parties contesting in alliances, as they will have to finalise seat-sharing numbers, identify constituencies, select candidates, file nominations, release manifestos, and draw up campaign itineraries

16 Mar 2026 12:16 am
Here we go Kimi... victory!

Antonellis dominant win marks the culmination of years of preparation, development and Mercedes faith in him as Hamiltons successor; Mercedes looks extremely strong and early title predictions revolve around an intra-team battle between its drivers

16 Mar 2026 12:14 am
Man held for assaulting police constable in Ranipet

The police said constable Kumar suffered injuries on his nose and was admitted to the hospital

16 Mar 2026 12:04 am
House decorum: on the functioning of Parliament

The ruling party and the opposition must rise above partisanship

15 Mar 2026 11:57 pm
Another barrier: on the issue of period leave

Mandatory period leave sans parity in recruitment will hurt women

15 Mar 2026 11:55 pm
Oil prices reflect geopolitical risks, not only supply

As tensions rise and oil volatility grows, importing nations will need adaptable energy and trade strategies

15 Mar 2026 11:51 pm
Building Indias climate resilience with water at the core

Guided by the Belm indicators, India can set an example for the Global South by making water systems resilient

15 Mar 2026 11:50 pm
Credit wars escalate as polls approach

Two parallel road inaugurations lay bare Keralas friction with the Centre

15 Mar 2026 11:46 pm
15 Mar 2026 11:46 pm
New FOB across railway track in Tiruvannamalai to be ready in April for public use

Officials of State Highways say that the new bridge will help commuters reach the railway station safely because at present, they have to cross the busy Chittoor - Cuddalore High Road

15 Mar 2026 11:36 pm
Alumnus honoured for clearing UPSC examinations

Mr. Nishanth was a native of Timiri near Arcot town in Ranipet

15 Mar 2026 11:26 pm
Model Code of Conduct kicks in as Puducherry heads to polls on April 9

The Chief Electoral Offcer urged political parties to abide by the MCC and extend their co-operation for conduct of free, fair, and peaceful election

15 Mar 2026 11:26 pm