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Ink beyondscripture: The revival of Arabic calligraphy in South India

Steered by women and social media, Arabic calligraphy is seeing a resurgence in South India as an art form, beyond religious texts like the Quran

Mahua slams PM Modis silence over LPG shortage

Who is Abrar Ahmed? Pakistani star picked by Kavya Marans team

Mumbai: Indian cricket fans reacted strongly on social media after Sunrisers Leeds, owned by the Sun TV Network, signed Pakistan mystery spinner

Rahul Gandhi spreading misinformation on energy issue, says Giriraj Singh

Rahul Gandhi said in the Lok Sabha that the war between the U.S. and Israel, and Iran is going to have far-reaching consequences

AI-Generated Clip of MEA Spokesperson Warning Iran Shared as Real Video

There are no credible reports to support the claim about Jaiswal issuing a warning against Iran.

Jaishankar speaks to Iran FM as efforts intensify for passage of 28 vessels

New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke to his Iranian counterpart Seyed Abbas Araghchi their fourth such conversation since the

Sri Lanka hands over 45 Iranian sailors bodies to embassy

COLOMBO, Mar 13: Sri Lanka on Friday handed over the bodies of 45 sailors killed in an attack on an Iranian warship off the island nations coast

Film ticket price hike: SC stays Telangana HCs 90-day advance disclosure order

The Supreme Court on Friday, March 13, stayed an interim order of the Telangana High Court that required the state government to disclose any dec

Iran war disrupts energy supplies as Irans new leader resolves to keep fighting

DUBAI, Mar 13: Irans secretive new leader issued his first public statements Thursday, resolving to keep fighting, promising more pain for Gulf A

Opposition MPs Submit Notices Seeking Motion for Removal of Gyanesh Kumar

As many as 130 Lok Sabha MPs and 63 Rajya Sabha MPs have signed the notice, a source said

Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of targeting homes in airstrikes that kill at least 4 civilians

KABUL, Mar 13: Afghanistans Taliban government early Friday accused Pakistans military of targeting homes in overnight airstrikes in Kabul and th

Amazon India adds route connecting Guwahati, Kolkata to air cargo service to serve NE areas

NEW DELHI, Mar 13: In a move to bolster its services in the Northeast, Amazon India has added a new route connecting Guwahati and Kolkata to its

HFCL bags Rs 10,159-cr order from foreign firm for supplying optical fibre cable

NEW DELHI, Mar 13: Homegrown telecom gear maker HFCL has bagged a mega deal of around Rs 10,159 crore from a global multinational corporation for

Japans KTD enters Indian energy market, picks 10 pc stake in OMC Power

NEW DELHI/TOKYO, Mar 13: Japanese utility company Kansai Transmission and Distribution has forayed into the Indian energy market, picking up a 10

Economic Stabilisation Fund to help Govt respond to global challenges: Sitharaman

NEW DELHI, Mar 13: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said the Rs 1 lakh crore Economic Stabilisation Fund will give fiscal headroom t

Municipal building disputes: Telangana HC suggests dedicated tribunals

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court on Thursday, March 12, suggested that the state government consider establishing special tribunals to deal wi

'Neena Gupta pregnant?' Heres how the 66-year-old Badhaai Ho actor responded to 'Baby-Bump' rumours

Neena Gupta, 66, humorously addressed pregnancy rumors circulating on social media. She clarified that she is not pregnant, attributing her appea

Watch: Emotional V.K. Sasikala announces name of her new political party

Justice Lisa Gill assumes charge as AP High Court Judge

Justice Lisa Gill has been transferred to the Andhra Pradesh High Court from the Punjab and Haryana High Court, where she had been serving as a J

Husband stopped talking, relatives mocked yet this 65-year-old Amma built a 2.5 crore tiffin empire in Patna herself

Devni Devi, a 65-year-old resident of Patna, has transformed a humble kitchen-based tiffin service into a thriving culinary brand, Ammas Kitchen,

Donald Trump claims in G7 call that Iran is 'about to surrender,' Axios reports

Iran war: US President Donald Trump informed G7 leaders that Iran is nearing surrender. He expressed confidence in the war's outcome. Trump also

Maintain police vigil at gas distribution centres and supply agencies: Telangana CS

The CS directs officials to prevent scope for black marketing of cylinders

Assam: PM Arrives In Guwahati, Kokrajhar Visit Cancelled Due To Rain

Modi will now unveil the Kokrajhar projects, worth over Rs 4,570 crore, virtually from Guwahati, they said

No Shortage of LPG in Telangana: Uttam

The Minister clarified that there is no shortage of cooking gas in the State and directed officials to ensure uninterrupted supply to domestic co

WhatsApp unveils supervised accounts for kids below 13; heres how to set it up

WhatsApp has launched parent-managed accounts for children under 13, introducing built-in restrictions and locked privacy settings for enhanced s

Allu Sirish on His Marriage to Nayanika Reddy and Hopes for Future Kids

We eventually decided it was time to tell our families and make it official, he explained.

Find Indias forgotten jewels in Usha Balakrishnans new book Silver & Gold - Visions of Arcadia

The Lisbon art historian on Usha Balakrishnansnew book that documents Indias folk and tribal ornamental traditions

Watch: War tensions echo in U.S. as vehicle rams into Michigan synagogue

A man drove a truck into the entrance of Temple Israel Synagogue in West Bloomfield, Michigan, on March 12, crashing into the buildings hallway b

Parliamentary Committee to begin day-to-day proceedings in Justice Yashwant Varma cash haul case

A parliamentary committee will hold daily hearings from March 13 to March 21. The proceedings are part of an impeachment inquiry into allegations

Opposition submits notices seeking motion for CECs removal to both House today

Premium EV that charges in 5 minutes? This electric vehicle from China's BYD will do it

BYD is set to launch a premium electric vehicle in Europe next month, boasting an impressive 800 km range and the ability to charge from 10% to 7

EAM Jaishankar speaks with Iranian counterpart, discusses bilateral ties, BRICS

India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke with Iran's FM Seyed Abbas Araghchi. They discussed bilateral matters and BRICS issues. This

T.N. CM Stalin commissions first unit of Udangudi Thermal Power Plant, inaugurates various projects

CM Omar Abdullah Chairs Cabinet Meeting in Jammu, Focus on Governance

Jammu, Mar 13: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday chaired a Cabinet meeting in Jammu, taking key decisions aimed at strengt

Watch: Shashi Tharoor says war in Gulf has serious impact on India

Boycott SRH Trends After SunRisers Leeds Picks Abrar

Social media platforms quickly filled with reactions, memes and criticism, as supporters questioned the decision and debated its impact on the sq

Sangram Singh on Badshah row: Is fame paying a heavy price?

Mumbai: Wrestler and MMA fighter Sangram Singh, also known for his popular and clean stint on reality show Bigg Boss, has expressed his thoughts

Opposition Moves Notice in Parliament Seeking CEC Gyanesh Kumars Removal

New Delhi, Mar 13: Opposition MPs have submitted notices in both Houses of Parliament seeking a motion for the removal of Chief Election Commissi

Tamil Nadu Assembly election: KMDK to contest two seats on DMKs Rising Sun symbol

The seat-sharing agreement was signed between DMK president and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and KMDK general secretary E.R. Eswaran at

Telangana: Woman dies by suicide, husband films incident instead of helping

Hyderabad: In a shocking incident reported from Rajampet, Sangareddy, a woman died by suicide while her husband allegedly recorded the act on his

Oil Wars: How Iran's Hormuz Grip Is Bleeding Americans' Wallets

Iran's Hormuz blockade sees US fuel prices jump 21 per cent as Donald Trump boasts we make money, but polls show 48 per cent of American voters a

UPI In 2026: 12 Features Most Users Still Don't Use - Offline Payments, Credit Lines, AutoPay

UPI 2026: With features such as offline transactions, automatic payments and bank-backed credit lines, UPI is gradually becoming a full digital p

Watch: Iran says Strait of Hormuz to remain open amid tensions

Nick Jonas' Friend Maya Kibbel Dies Of Wilson's Disease At 30: Signs And Risks Of The Rare Disease Explained

Nick Jonas lost his friend Maya Kibbel to Wilson's disease. Here is how the rare genetic disorder can manifest in the human body, along with the

Time To Move On From Wheat, Rice: Supreme Court Pushes For Pulses

The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Centre to reassess its long-standing focus on wheat and rice cultivation and consider a new policy framewor

Bihar Board Class 12 Result 2026: Release Date, List Of Official Websites To Check Marks

BSEB Bihar Board Class 12 Result 2026: In addition to the official websites, students will also be able to check their results through SMS and th

LPG crisis: Priority supply to hospitals, hostels and residential schools, says Karnataka Minister K.H. Muniyappa

Hotels will have to wait for at least a week by which time supply of LPG cylinders are expected to ease: Muniyappa

Rajnath Singh says Uttar Pradesh poised to set new education benchmarks

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated Uttar Pradesh will lead in education. The state aims to build an environment where children can thrive acad

Qantas To Pay $74 Million To Customers For Cancelled Covid Flights

Australia's Qantas Airways said on Friday it would pay out $74 million to settle a class action alleging it misled customers and failed to provid

Ahead of polls, Mamata says her govt will constitute development boards for 5 communities

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced the formation of five new Cultural and Development Boards for the Munda, Kora, Dom, Kumbhaka

Do you wear Calvin Klein underwear? Gurgaon kids fight in posh society video sparks debate on parenting

A video from a Gurgaon housing society captured a child bragging about wearing Calvin Klein underwear during a playground argument. This incident

Govt proposes Economic Stabilisation Fund to boost resilience against global headwinds

The Economic Stabilisation Fund will give fiscal headroom to allow India to respond to global headwinds, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman told

As World Moves to Ban Kids Online, India Tests a Softer Path

A graded approach, as India is planning, has an inherent logic over blanket bans, writes Subimal Bhattacharjee

Deepfake Shared as Real Video of PM Modi Giving Free Cylinders Amid LPG Shortage

The claim is false, as the government has not made any announcements offering free LPG cylinders.

'Partial conduct, proved misbehaviour': Oppn moves to impeach CEC Gyanesh Kumar; 193 MPs sign notice

World Sleep Day 2026: Trouble sleeping? Try this 5-step night ritual for deep, restful sleep

On World Sleep Day 2026, experts highlight the crucial role of quality sleep in maintaining health, noting that 86% of people experience sleep-re

Naidu lauds farmer for impressive results through natural farming

Rosaiah has cultivated 52 varieties of crops on 75 cents of land by following natural farming practices

Japan to join Trump's 'Golden Dome' project, expects missile requests

Japan plans to join the U.S. Golden Dome missile defense initiative next week, with Prime Minister Takaichi set to announce the move during a Mar

Opposition MPs submit notices in both Houses seeking motion for removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Opposition MPs have submitted notices in Parliament seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Over 190 MPs from various p

PM Modi, Iran President Discuss Peace Amid Escalating West Asia Tensions

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephone conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian early Friday, discussing the serio

Cash-for-query case: Supreme Court stays Delhi HC order on sanction for CBI to try Mahua Moitra

The cash-for-query case pertains to the allegation that Mahua Moitra asked questions in the Lok Sabha in exchange for cash and gifts from a busin

NRAI Hyderabad chapter urges Telangana government to ensure uninterrupted supply of LPG to restaurants

Grand Launch of Desire Designer Exhibition

The launch of the exhibition saw the presence of celebrities, fashion enthusiasts, models and members of the citys social circuit, adding to the

5 luxurious cars Mohammed Siraj owns: Range Rover to Thar

Mumbai: Mohammed Siraj has become one of the most loved figures in Indian cricket, not just for his fiery spells with the ball but also for his l

Opposition MPs Submit Notices In Both Houses Seeking Motion For Removal Of CEC Kumar

New Delhi, Mar 13: Opposition MPs have submitted notices in both Houses of Parliament seeking a motion for the removal of Chief Election Commissi

Kerala Suvarna Keralam SK 44 lottery result today (March 13, 2026); Check 1 crore prize winner and complete list here

Suvarna Keralam SK-44 Lottery Result (13/03/2026): The Kerala State Lotteries Department conducts the high-stakes draw for the Suvarna Keralam SK

Bhongir MP questions Rashtrapati Bhavan breakfast invite amid LS suspension

Bhongir MP from Congress, Chamala Kiran Kumar, on Friday, March 12, questioned an invitation extended to him for a breakfast meeting with the Pre

China announces anti-dumping duty on certain rubber imports from India, Japan, Canada

China will soon implement anti-dumping duties on halogenated butyl rubber. This action follows an investigation into imports from India, Japan, a

Sri Lanka hands over 45 Iranian sailors' bodies to embassy

Sri Lanka has handed over the bodies of 45 Iranian sailors, killed in a US submarine attack on their warship off the coast, to Iran's embassy. Th

Two expats killed in Oman as USIsrael strikes on Iran escalate

Fresh developments were reported across the Middle East on Friday, March 13, as the war involving the United States, Israel and Iran continued to

CCI dismisses abuse of dominant position complaint against BookMyShow

The CCI has dismissed an antitrust complaint against BookMyShow's parent company. While acknowledging its market dominance, the regulator found n

LPG shortage forces closure of over 100 Kochi hotels

Some eateries that remain open have pared down menus to avoid a complete shutdown, restricting certain items to specific time slots

LPG crisis in India: How states are tackling supply disruptions from Iran war and Hormuz crisis

Call All-Party Meeting To Discuss Amendment In Womens Reservation Act: Cong To Govt

New Delhi, Mar 13: The Congress has communicated to the government to call an all-party meeting to discuss any changes in the Womens Reservation

Raised issue of President's 'insult' with new Bengal Guv: BJP's Suvendu Adhikari

West Bengal's Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari met the new Governor R N Ravi. He highlighted the alleged insult to President Droupadi Murmu

LPG shortage begins to hit Hyderabad restaurants as menus shrink; an outlet shut for Friday

Curbs in Kashmir as Protests Erupt in Shia Areas Over Iran Strikes

Srinagar, Mar 13: Authorities imposed restrictions in parts of Kashmir on Friday after protests erupted in some Shia-dominated areas against US-I

The Hundred Auction: SunRisers Leeds' X Account Suspended After Signing Pakistan's Abrar Ahmed

The SunRisers bought Abrar for GBP 190,000 (approximately 2.34 crore) at the auction in London

Hyderabad: 2,500 kg adulterated curd seized from Amberpet dairy unit

Hyderabad: The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation Task Force on Thursday, March 12, conducted a raid in an Amberpet dairy unit and seized ar

Sasikala announces her partys name: All India Puratchi Thalaivar Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam

Earlier on February 24, 2026 she unveiled the partys flag at a public meeting in Kamuthi of Ramanathapuram district.

Antibiotics can leave a long-term footprint on our gut microbiome: study

Certain types of antibiotics can be linked to changes that last for four to eight years after treatment, Swedish scientists have found in a study

LPG Issue: Lok Sabha Proceedings Adjourned Again Amid Opposition Protests

NEW DELHI, Mar 13: Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned till 2 pm on Friday amid relentless protests by opposition members over the LPG situation

Might Be The Last Time Of MS Dhoni In The Yellow Jersey : Irfan Pathan

The Chennai Super Kings will be chasing record sixth title in this season of TATA IPL 2026

Andhra Pradesh milk contamination tragedy: 14 dead after consuming toxic milk

Laboratory tests confirmed that the victims died of multi-organ failure triggered by acute renal failure after consuming milk contaminated with e

Curbs Imposed In Parts Of Kashmir; Protests Break Out In Shia Dominated Areas

SRINAGAR, Mar 13: Protests broke out on Friday in some Shia-dominated areas of Kashmir, including Magam and Budgam, against the US-Israel strikes

INDIA bloc MPs submit notice seeking removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar in Parliament

It is the first time such a notice has been submitted in Parliament

Sadak Suraksha Abhiyan and the case for shared accountability on Indias roads

From nationwide campaigns to grassroots outreach, Sadak Suraksha Abhiyan is focused on building public awareness - encouraging safe road behaviou

Giriraj Singh accuses Rahul Gandhi of spreading misinformation on energy issue

Union minister Giriraj Singh criticized Rahul Gandhi for spreading confusion about LPG availability. Singh stated Gandhi previously spread misinf

I Want Sankalp to Compete With Aashram: Disha Jha

In an exlcusive interview with Deccan Chronicle, she talks about her father, veteran film maker Prakash Jha, about industrys evolution, and what

Imtiaz Alis next with Diljit Dosanjh titled Main Vaapas Aaunga; teaser unveiled

With music scored by AR Rahman, the film is set to release in theatres on June 12, 2026,