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LPG Row: Lok Sabha Adjourned Again Amid Opposition Protests

Kiren Rijiju criticized Rahul Gandhi, claiming the opposition's theatrics won't connect with the public.

Andhra Pradesh Gets Rs 341 Crore Central Aid for Flood, Cyclone Damage

According to the statement, the five states are Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, and Nagaland.

SC refuses to entertain PIL seeking menstrual leave policy across country

NEW DELHI, Mar 13: The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a PIL seeking a nationwide policy providing menstrual leave for women student

Virat Kohli Will Be Hungrier Than Ever Since Last IPL: Irfan Pathan

RCB aims to win back-to-back titles in the TATA IPL 2026 season

Quote of the Day by former US first lady Eleanor Roosevelt: 'If life were predictable, it would cease to be life and be without...'

Eleanor Roosevelt believed life needs unpredictability. She stated that a predictable life would lack flavor. Unexpected events, both good and ba

WebQoof Recap: Around AI Visuals, West Asia Tensions, EAM S Jaishankar, and More

Read our recap to find out our top five fact-checks from this week.

Planning to ensure record turnout of over 85 per cent in Kerala assembly polls: CEO Kelkar

In a bid to energize its electorate, Kerala is laying the groundwork for assembly polls with an impressive goal of more than 85 percent voter tur

LPG crisis may revive the dying Kerosene stoves to replace modern cooktops in Indian homes. Here's how to use them safely

LPG shortage crisis: The Union government has announced the reintroduction of kerosene and coal as temporary cooking options to ease the pressure

DRI officials raid illegal Alprazolam manufacturing unit in A.P., seize drugs, worth 47 Crore

Under Operation White Hammer, the DRI officials conducted searches on a private chemicals manufacturing factory, which was manufacturing Alprazol

VK Sasikala announces new party name and symbol ahead of Tamil Nadu elections

SC Takes Suo Motu Cognisance of Illegal Sand Mining in National Chambal Sanctuary

The bench said that even areas where the Madhya Pradesh chief minister had released gharials have come under illegal mining.

Bandi Sanjay Counters Telangana Govt's Narrative, Highlights Central Support

Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Telangana continues to receive strong support for infrastructure, farmers, housing and heri

Paid menstrual pain leave may cost women their careers, Supreme Court apprehends

Chief Justice Kant distinguished between creating a legally enforceable statutory right and a spontaneous act or policy from employers towards th

Exclusive: Chiranjeevi to Start Shooting, KVN to Produce It?

After the success of Waltair Veerayya, the actor-director duo expects this film to be another winner, the source concludes.

Ed CohenBook Launched as Part of iKevas iGnite Leadership Series

The book reflects on his experiences in India and the shared stories of resilience and hope with co-author Devi Boddu.

Watch: Women lead the way in this Tamil Nadu port terminal

As the world celebrates International Womens Day on March 8, a port terminal in Tamil Nadus Thoothukudi district is quietly setting an inspiring

JKAS Officer Sanam Mansoor Transferred

JAMMU, Mar 13: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered the transfer of JKAS officer Sanam Mansoor, who was serving as Deputy Secretary to th

CM Revanth Reddys big dream for Allu Arjun: Hollywood films

Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has expressed strong support for Telugu cinema expanding its reach globally. Speaking at the

U.S. wants to 'divide Europe': EU's Kallas

EU countries should not be looking to deal with Mr. Trump bilaterally, she said

LPG crisis: Malayalam film industry starts feeling the heat as production schedules hit

With nearly 18 films in production, Kerala Film Producers Association warns of a potential 5 crore loss if the crisis continues

Sun TV Network sues Chennai Super Kings for using Jailer, Jailer 2 and Coolie songs in its jersey promo

Justice Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy adjourns the hearing of the copyright infringment suit to Monday for CSK Limited to file an affidavit that it sh

China passes new ethnic minority law, prioritise use of Mandarin language

Called Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress, the ethnic minority law aims to forge national unity and advance the rejuvenation of the Chinese nati

Allu Arjuns List of Legendary Directors Draws Flak, Atlees Name Specifically

Much of the criticism, however, focused on the inclusion of Atlee among the legendary filmmakers.

Section of Bengal govt employees on cease-work over dearness allowance dues

The protest, called by the Sangrami Joutha Mancha to press the State government for payment of DA arrears, and implementation of a recent Supreme

'Watch what happens today': Trump threatens Iran; Tehran claims strike on USS Abraham Lincoln, US denies

US President Donald Trump issued a fresh threat to Iran on Truth Social, claiming its military capabilities were being destroyed, as his remarks

AI-Generated Image Viral as Netanyahu Killed Amid Conflict With Iran

AI-detection tools Sightengine and AI or Not revealed that the viral image was created using AI.

2 Held for Hoarding 398 LPG Cylinders, Officials Urge No Panic Buying

Police raided suspect-linked locations after a tip-off, seizing over 200 cylinders, both subsidized and commercial, meant for illegal sale.

Opposition uproar over various issues in Lok Sabha

New Delhi: The Lok Sabha was adjourned till 12 noon on Friday following uproar by opposition members over various issues soon after the House ass

LPG shortage fears grow: Why kerosene, once pushed out, may return to Indian kitchens

Kerosene is set to make a comeback in Indian kitchens. This comes as cooking gas supplies face shortages due to the Iran-Israel conflict. The gov

Centre approves Rs 1,912.99 crore additional disaster aid for 5 states, J-K

The central government has taken swift action by approving over Rs 1,900 crore in emergency funds for regions grappling with the aftermath of nat

Centre Approves Rs 1,912.99 Cr Additional Disaster Aid For 5 States

Additional financial assistance to five states and the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir affected by floods, flash floods, cloudbursts, landsl

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

NEW DELHI, Mar 13: The Supreme Court on Friday stayed a part of the December 2025 order of the Delhi High Court permitting the Lokpal to consider

El Nio 2026 Warning: Why experts fear weak monsoon and extreme heat could hit India this year

El Nio 2026: Global weather agencies, including NOAA, are increasingly confident that El Nio conditions could develop later this year, potentiall

US sees India as trusted partner in emerging 'Pax Silica' tech era: US Envoy to India Sergio Gor

While energy resources such as oil have historically shaped geopolitics, future strategic competition will increasingly revolve around advanced t

Iran Guards vow 'stronger' response than in January if new protests erupt

Iran's Revolutionary Guards have issued a stern warning. They state that any new protests will face a harsher crackdown than the events of Januar

Adobe CEO to Step Down in Face of Investor Concerns Over AI

Narayen, who served as CEO for 18 years, will remain in the position until a successor has been appointed, Adobe said in a statement

Ustaad Bhagat Singh Gets Ticket Hike in AP, Not in TG?

Pawan Kalyans film They Call Him OG received permission for a ticket hike in Telangana, but the decision was later struck down by the Telangana H

Cash-for-query case: Supreme Court notice to Mahua Moitra on Lokpal of India plea; stays Delhi High Court order

The Supreme Court has issued a notice to Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra. This is in connection with the cash-for-query case. The court also s

Chennai Super Kings will stop using Rajinikanth film songs in promos, franchise tells Madras HC

Chennai Super Kings has assured the Madras High Court it will cease using songs from Rajinikanth films, including 'Jailer', in promotions without

Ukraine opens battlefield data access to allies' AI models

Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said a platform had been created to safely train AI models without giving away sensitive data

'I thought they took her for acting': Monalisa Bhosles father breaks down after learning about her marriage to Farman Khan

Monalisa Bhosle, the 'Kumbh viral girl', has married actor Farman Khan. Her father expressed shock, stating he believed she was approached for ac

Practice what you preach: Harish Rao to Rahul Gandhi over MLA defection row

Hyderabad: Senior Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader T Harish Rao has written an open letter to Rahul Gandhi, accusing the Congress party of ado

How poet Bahinabai Chaudharis evocative verses became the focal point of a Bharatanatyam performance

Vaishnavi Dhore presented A woman beyond letters at the fifth edition of the Jharna festival in Chennai recently.

Anupam Khers Khosla Ka Ghosla 2 gets release date

Directed by Prashant Bhagia, the film stars Anupam Kher, Boman Irani, Ranvir Shorey, Parvin Dabas, Vinay Pathak, Tara Sharma and Ravi Kishan

Late Shift movie review: Leonie Beneschs Sisyphean ward of one

Petra Volpes hospital drama turns one nurses relentless night shift into an unsung study of how modern healthcare keeps running

Amid war, U.S. President Donald Trump pushes for SIR-type electoral overhaul

A Bill passed by the U.S. House of Representatives and stuck in the Senate proposes a nationwide requirement for each voter to provide documentar

'These are plans to call women inferior': CJI led-Supreme Court bench rejects plea on menstrual leave

The Supreme Court has declined to mandate nationwide menstrual leave for women, citing concerns that it could reinforce gender stereotypes and ha

Justice Lisa Gill Sworn In as Judge of Andhra Pradesh High Court

With this appointment, Justice Lisa Gill will hold the second position in the seniority list of judges at the Andhra Pradesh High Court. Chief Ju

Supreme Court takes suo motu cognisance of illegal sand mining in National Chambal Sanctuary

The bench said that even areas where the Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister had released gharials have come under illegal mining

The 1976 batch of the oldest Kendriya Vidyalaya in Thiruvananthapuram recreates the school assembly at their get-together

Thirty students of the batch from Kendriya Vidyalaya, Pattom, celebrated the golden jubilee of their passing out from Secondary School with a get

SC Rejects PIL Seeking Menstrual Leave Policy Across Country

During the hearing, the Chief Justice raised concerns about the potential social consequences of mandating menstrual leave through legislation

Menstrual leave relief not in sight as SC dismisses PIL seeking nationwide policy

The Supreme Court has declined a plea for nationwide menstrual leave for women students and workers. The court expressed concerns that such a pol

Centre Sanctions Rs 330.34 Crore Additional Disaster Aid for J&K

NEW DELHI, Mar 13: The Union Government has approved Rs 330.34 crore as additional central assistance for Jammu and Kashmir to support relief and

Centre Approves Rs 1,912.99 Crore Additional Disaster Aid For 5 States, J&K

New Delhi, Mar 13: The Centre has approved Rs 1,912.99 crore in additional financial assistance to five states and the Union Territory of Jammu a

LPG distributors approach Bombay High Court against supply crunch; notices issued to Centre, says private firm

The petition said the six distributors procure LPG from Confidence Petroleum India Limited and subsequently supply the same to its customers, inc

APGenco Hits Record 6,160 MW Thermal Power Generation, Naidu Hails Milestone

Noting that APGENCO projects have a total installed capacity of 6,610 megawatts, Naidu said achieving 6,160 megawatts on March 11, amounting to 9

No Back-Log Of Contract Payments At Treasuries: DGAT

JAMMU, Mar 13: Directorate of Accounts and Treasuries (DGAT) has completely negated the recent media reports regarding delay in contract payments

Google Summer Public Policy Fellowship 2026: Registration Underway, Apply Here

Google Public Policy Fellowship: Students should be prepared, upon request, to provide Google or the host organizations with transcripts from the

President Trump committed 'huge mistake' by attacking Iran; this war needs to stop: Kanwal Sibal

Former foreign secretary Kanwal Sibal urges an end to the West Asia conflict. He highlights the unbearable global economic price, especially risi

Sunrisers Leeds signing of Pakistans Abrar Ahmed sparks online outrage

The Sunrisers secured Ahmed for GBP 190,000 (approximately 2.34 crore) after a bidding war with the Trent Rockets

'Nobody Will Hire Women': Supreme Court Turns Down Plea On Menstrual Leaves

Mandatory menstrual leave for women could 'adversely impact (their) employment' because employers 'will not hire women if we make such a law', Ch

US Woman Wrongly Imprisoned For 6 Months Due To Faulty Facial Recognition

Angela Lipps from Tennessee was wrongly imprisoned for six months after a facial recognition system falsely linked her to a bank fraud case in No

DNA of authoritarianism | Interview with Anne Applebaum on her book Autocracy, Inc.

Journalist Applebaum has chronicled the rise of populist and autocratic regimes worldwide

Caviar And Comfort Food On The Menu For A-Listers On Oscars Night

Celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck has prepared a feast of more than 70 dishes for the film stars.

In Iran, Residents Deal With Shut Shops, Joblessness And Rationing

Many businesses have also been hit and the market that is usually bustling in the days leading up to Nowruz (Iranian New Year) no longer exists.

SC refuses plea on Tirumala Laddu misinformation campaign

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a plea seeking a direction for taking action against individuals or organisations all

Heatwave Health Risks: 8 Mistakes That Can Make Things Worse

Avoid dehydration, peak sun, tight clothes, and overexertion simple habits help prevent heatwave health risks.

Passenger vehicle dispatches rise 10.6% in Feb to 4,17,705 units: SIAM

Strong demand lifts passenger vehicle shipments, but West Asia conflict clouds outlook

Lok Adalat 2026 Date: How to settle traffic challans, eligibility, and online & offline process

Lok Adalat 2026: The National Lok Adalat 2026 is scheduled for March 14th across India, with Delhi holding its session on March 22nd. These speci

PM Modi slams Panic creators amid rising concerns over LPG supply

Deploying specialist doctors in PHCs not illegal, rules Madras High Court

Justice D. Bharatha Chakravarthy, however, directs Tamil Nadu government to publish on its website the details regarding doctors on bond service

Oscars 2026: When and where to watch live in India

Hyderabad: Hollywoods biggest celebration of cinema, the 98th Academy Awards, is set to take place on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the iconic Dolby

India asks China for urea as gas supplies hit amid West Asia conflict: Report

Indian officials have asked their Chinese counterparts to permit the sale of urea cargoesas the war in the Middle East continues to hinder the co

ISRO Conducts Sea-Level Test of CE20 Cryogenic Engine at 22-Tonne Thrust

ISRO conducts sea level test of cryogenic engine at 22 tonne thrust level with full area nozzle

Centre Approves Rs 330.34 Crore Additional Disaster Assistance For J&K

NEW DELHI, Mar 13: The Union Government has approved Rs 330.34 crore as additional Central assistance for the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmi

A walk through the bylanes of Hauz Khaz Village

Get to know the lesser known monuments of one of Delhis most vibrant neighbourhoods Hauz Khaz Village

LPG cylinder stolen from restaurant in Kerala capital amid shortage

Hotel owner says accused entered the premises after breaking open the door of the kitchen area and took away a filled LPG cylinder

Taiwan Parliament authorises government to sign stalled U.S. arms deals

The back and forth on Taiwans defence spending has provoked concern in the United States, as it is the most important international backer and ar

Madhya Pradesh: Official suspended after farmers video of crying in mandi to sell crop goes viral

The incident took place at the Nanakhedi Krishi Upaj Mandi in Guna when the purchasing was suspended allegedly due to a market inspectors misbeha

ICC T20 World Cup 2026: The Downfall of Australian Stocks in White-ball Cricket

As the ICC tournament gathers momentum, every match becomes a defining chapter in the story of modern cricket. In this analytical review, Eoin Mo

'Why hesitancy now?': Congress reiterates 'compromised PM' charge over silence on Ayatollah Khamenei's death

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticized Prime Minister Modi for his silence on the reported assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

Pakistan bombs airline fuel depot near Kandahar airport: Afghan Taliban

Pakistan's military did not respond to a request for comment

Panic buying cripples LPG booking system in Telangana

Since the delivery of LPG cylinders is based on OTP system, which is an all India based network for authentication across the country, there is t

Womens political participation in India

While the turnout of women voters has increased over the years, campaign participation still shows a clear gender gap. The disparity in Parliamen

Panic buying of LPG disrupts bookings in Telangana; Ponnam blames BJP-led centre

Hyderabad: A massive surge in panic buying of LPG cylinders has disrupted the booking system at several distribution points across Telangana, put

ABB open to 'more than one' big deal in renewed M&A drive, chairman says

Swiss engineering powerhouse ABB is embarking on an ambitious acquisition journey, expressing interest in several multi-billion dollar deals as a

400 Years in Prison Possible for Indian-Origin Brothers in US

Their offenses included filing numerous false H-1B visa applications, fraudulently billing health care benefit programs in the names of non-treat

LPG crisis: Shortage of commercial gas hits more sectors in Keralas Kozhikode district

Hoteliers, drivers of LPG-powered auto-rickshaws, charity organisations engaged in supply of free meals worst hit. Two gas crematoriums in Kozhik

Graphene sensors may enable instant disease detection

Scientists present graphene innovations at the GraphIN 2026 international conference in Kochi

J&K: Police Head Constable, Wife Killed; 2 Children Injured in Bhaderwah Accident

JAMMU, March 13: A head constable of Jammu and Kashmir Police and his wife were killed, while their two children sustained injuries in a road acc