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Japan should use nuclear plants to offset Iran crisis, opposition party head says

Japan faces rising electricity bills due to the Iran war impacting oil and gas supplies. Opposition leader Yuichiro Tamaki advocates for restarti

Ukraine deployed drone specialists to defend US bases in Jordan, Zelenskyy tells The New York Times

Ukraine has dispatched interceptor drones and a team of drone experts to Jordan. This move comes at the request of the United States to bolster s

No Indian fatality in projectile incident in Saudi Arabia: Embassy

The Embassy added that an Indian national injured in the incident on Sunday (March 8) is undergoing treatment at a government hospital

'Anarth ho gaya': Ishan Kishan dedicates T20 World Cup title win to sister who 'died a day before final', reveals Virat Kohli mantra he followed

Ishan Kishan's sister's death: Ishan Kishan dedicated the T20 World Cup title win to his cousin sister who died a day before the India vs New Zea

Trump at odds with Israel over attacks on Iran's oil infrastructure as crude prices top $100 per barrel: Report

A significant disagreement has emerged between the Trump administration and Israel over Israeli airstrikes targeting Iranian fuel infrastructure.

West Asia conflict oil hike, market reactions LIVE: Crude oil surpasses $114 a barrel for the first time in four years

Investors, already spooked by concerns over extended tech valuations and the huge spending on AI, ran for the hills as crude rocketed to its high

Parliament Budget session LIVE: Motion to remove Speaker Om Birla sets stage for a stormy session

The second part of the Budget Session of Parliament is set to resume from today; External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will make a statement in

Qatar condemns Iranian strike on residential facility in Saudi Arabias Al-Kharj

Qatar has strongly condemned an attack attributed to Iran in Saudi Arabia. The strike on a residential facility in Al-Kharj resulted in civilian

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar faces 'go back' slogans, shown black flags outside Kolkata Kalighat temple

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar faced protests and black flags upon arriving in Kolkata. Demonstrations occurred near the airport and a

Coco Gauff explains left arm injury to Alex Eala before retiring only for second time in career at Indian Wells

Coco Gauff injury: Coco Gauff's Indian Wells Tennis 2026 campaign ended abruptly due to a left arm injury, forcing her retirement against Alexand

Abhishek Sharma reveals what he did to break Mohd Amirs 'slogger' curse before T20 World Cup final and how Shivam Dube helped

T20 World Cup Final: Abhishek Sharma revealed using a teammate's bat for the T20 World Cup final, a change that coincided with his match-winning

Double-decker flyover in Pune promises traffic relief

Overpass is expected to reduce travel time significantly for motorists travelling between western part of region and city centre

Verified digital credentials: Building trust in the era of micro-credentials

How can employers be sure that these qualifications are genuine? In the evolving hiring system, this is where valid digital credentials have beco

Woman Kills Husband in Khammam for Insurance Amount; 4 Held

The murder came to light when the police found an unidentified body on Khammam-Kuravi main road near MV Palem

Dozens wounded in Bahrain as Gulf suffers missile, drone attacks

Bahrain reported 32 injuries, including children, from an Iranian drone attack on Sitra island. Gulf nations, including Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the

Bangladesh shuts universities early to save power amid energy crisis

Bangladesh is closing all universities early, bringing forward Eid al-Fitr holidays to conserve electricity and fuel amid a worsening energy cris

US, Japan may partner with Japan Display for new US plant under investment package, sources say

Japan and the United States are exploring a significant display factory project in America. This initiative is part of Japan's substantial invest

Passenger smokes beedi on Delhi-Goa Akasa Air flight; case registered

As per the airline's complaint, the passenger allegedly smoked a 'beedi' (hand-rolled cigarette) inside the plane lavatory during the flight and

The Hashtag# Collective art show Kaalam reimagines the idea of time

A poem about the passage of time comes alive as an art work, Kaalam, which explores the passage of time

Smile looks good on you: Dhoni tells Gambhir after Indias historic T20WC win

The former Indian captain M.S. Dhoni last instagram post was back in 2024

Petrol, Diesel price today: Fuel prices changed as crude oil prices cross $100/barrel for first time since 2022? Check latest rates in Delhi, Mumbai on March 9

Petrol, Diesel prices March 9: Petrol and diesel prices have remained unchanged on March 9, Monday despite the crude oil prices crossing $100/bar

T20 World Cup final: Surya, Gambhir and Jay Shah visit Hanuman temple with trophy; where is it and what is its significance?

India's T20 World Cup victory was marked by a spiritual visit to Ahmedabad's Hanuman Tekri Temple. Captain Suryakumar Yadav, coach Gautam Gambhir

Fake AI satellite imagery spurs US-Iran war disinformation

The satellite image posted by an Iranian news outlet looked real: a devastated US base in Qatar. But it was an AI-generated fake

Israel-US vs Iran war news live, Day 10: Khamenei's son takes charge, Trump makes major revelation & missile exchanges intensify

US Israel Iran Conflict News Day 10 Live: The Israel-Iran war intensifies with fresh missile exchanges and attacks spreading across the Gulf regi

Kohli Hails Team India's Explosive Performance in T20 World Cup Victory

Kohli, who recently retired from T20s, expressed pride in the team's resilience and skill throughout the tournament.

Quote of the Day by George Orwell not everybody ready to listen: Truth becomes untruth if uttered by your enemy

George Orwell's quote, Truth becomes untruth if uttered by your enemy, highlights how people often dismiss facts based on the speaker's perceived

Asian Equities Tumble as Oil Prices Surge Over 25% to Exceed $110

Middle East tensions increase, raising US oil prices and raising fears of sustained high energy costs affecting global growth and central bank po

Asian equities plunge as oil soars 30% on West Asia crisis

Investors, already spooked by concerns over extended tech valuations and the huge spending on AI, ran for the hills as crude rocketed to its high

Kartik Kannan's post on Ahmedabad vs Bengaluru nightlife sparks debate, says I wish India's IT capital has...

Kartik Kannan Ahmedabad post: A post from Kartik Kannan comparing the nightlife of Ahmedabad and Bengaluru has gone viral and sparked a debate on

Why Tehran Saw Black Clouds, Oil Rain After Israel Struck Fuel Depots

Images and videos from the city showed dark clouds hanging over Tehran, while residents said rain carried an oily residue that stained buildings.

Oscar-Winning Screenwriter Jeremy Larner Passes Away at 88

Further, as a journalist, Larner also wrote for Harpers, The Paris Review and Life.

Iran-Israel War LIVE Updates: Saudi Warns Iran It Will Be Biggest Loser If It Continues Attacks On Neighbours

US-Israel-Iran War Live Updates: Saudi Arabia sharpened its warnings to Iran early Monday, telling Tehran it would be the iggest loser if it con

The Peculiar Politics of Nitish's Political Novice Son Nishant Kumar

Since Nitish Kumar crafted his image as a non-dynast politician, he never truly introduced Nishant to politics.

2 Passengers Held at RGIA for Smuggling Ganja worth Rs.3.18 Cr

The officials intercepted two passengers arriving from Hanoi via Kuala Lumpur to Hyderabad by Air Asia flight AK069 and recovered ganja weighing

Need fool-proof remedy for citys massive dust problem

Dust control measures like water sprayers can be considered

Opinion: Opinion | This Parliament Session, Watch What Is 'Expunged'

Is mentioning Donald Trump or Epstein unparliamentary? Are the surnames of India's two richest families unparliamentary proper nouns?

More musical streets, please

The appearance of Indias first musical road sends a strong message about the govts commitment to overall well-being

Telangana, AP CMs congratulate India on T20 World Cup win

Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday, March 8, congratulated the I

Matter Of Relief: India Says No Indian Killed In Saudi Strike

According to the Embassy, one Indian national was injured in the attack and is currently undergoing treatment at a government hospital in Al Khar

Tech Mahindra denies rumours of major layoffs, says no proposal under consideration

Tech Mahindra has officially denied market rumors about significant job cuts. The IT services company stated that no proposal to reduce its workf

How Dalit voting patterns have changed across elections

Post the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, Dalit voters have increasingly been consolidated by the BJP, away from the Congress

What China's latest economic plans say about its tech ambitions and rivalry with US

China's new economic blueprints focus on strengthening its home market and accelerating tech progress. This strategy aims to shift the nation fro

3D-printed struts make foam 10 times stronger

The material combines ordinary foam with 3D-printed plastic columns embedded inside it

Two cars collide in Geelong, one dead, another fighting for life; what do we know so far

A fatal collision in Geelong's north on Monday morning claimed one life and left another critically injured. The accident occurred on Lovely Bank

US cops probe device thrown at anti-Islam protesters

Tensions heighten when someone in the counter-protest lit and threw a device smaller than a football into the protesting crowd of about 20 people

India-New Zealand T20 WC final logs records concurrent viewership of 82.1 crore

When the final New Zealand wicket fell in the 19th over, giving India a 96-run victory, the concurrent viewership was 74.5 crore and reached 82.1

Nepal election result: A new Nepali party RSP led by an ex-rapper is set for a landslide win in parliamentary poll

Nepal general election results: A new political party in Nepal, led by a former rapper, is poised for a significant win in the country's recent p

Rajasthan: 3-yr-old gets AI implant

The girl is stable after the surgery and is expected to begin hearing and speaking within about 21 days, Dr Mohnish Grover, senior professor in t

Modi to address post-Budget Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas webinar today

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a Post-Budget Webinar on the theme Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas Fulfilling Aspirations of People

Global Cricketers Congratulate India After T20 WC Triumph

Several current and former players took to X to praise Indias dominant performance and consistent run throughout the tournament

Economic warning signs pile up for Republicans before midterms

A recent jobs report showing a surprising loss of 92,000 jobs has silenced many Republicans, raising concerns about the economy's impact on the u

Indias renewable transition caught between stranded power and institutional Inertia

This issue was highlighted as a priority risk for Indias energy transition at the Bharat Climate Forum (BCF) 2026, where policymakers, system pla

Pak kills 583 Afghan Taliban operatives in border ops

Pakistan also destroyed 242 Taliban check posts during the ongoing operation, while another 38 posts were captured and destroyed later

Iran names Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his slain father Ayatollah Ali as supreme leader

Strikes on Iran: Israel Claims to Target Key 'Regime Infrastructure' Sites

Israeli military launched new strikes on Iranian infrastructure in central Iran on Monday.

Over 1,000 join Purple Ride in Hyderabad to promote womens preventive healthcare

In war's first week, a punishing military campaign with no coherent endgame

A swift military strike by America and Israel has killed Iran's supreme leader and top officials. However, the war's goals are muddled. Iran has

WB: Row over lapses during Murmus visit

The Blue Book is a confidential document which lists rules for the security for the President, Vice-President, and the Prime Minister

Kolkata weather today: Rainfall and thunderstorms in Howrah, Hooghly, Murshidabad on March 9? Check IMD's latest prediction for West Bengal

Weather in Kolkata: Kolkata, Howarh and Hooghly are likely to experience light rain and gusty winds on Monday and Tuesday, according to the India

Mesozoic crocodile eggs found

One of these collections, making this the largest Mesozoic crocodyliform clutch ever found.

Armed Forces Future: Govt Aims for Enhanced Female Representation

Women joined the National Defence Academy, with 17 cadets graduating in May 2025, marking a historic milestone for gender inclusion in military t

Georgian Bay rescue: 23 fishermen airlifted after ice floe drifts two kilometres from shore, leaving some partially submerged

Georgian Bay ice rescue: Twenty-three ice fishermen were rescued from a drifting ice shelf in Georgian Bay on Sunday, March 8, after it broke awa

Pakistans Oil Import Bill May Hit $600 Million Amid West Asia Crisis

As Pakistan continues to face economic stress, Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik called for fuel-saving measures so that the countrys existing

Pakistan's monthly oil import bill could skyrocket to $600 million, says Finance Minister

Pakistan faces a potential USD 600 million monthly oil import bill amid West Asian tensions. The government is seeking IMF relief on petroleum le

Congress to raise foreign policy, economic impact of Iran conflict in Parliament

New Delhi: The Congress Parliamentary Strategy Group meeting discussed national and international issues and decided to raise foreign policy, une

International Womens Day: Shakuntala Grants launched to back women researchers and STEM education

Pixxel will provide micro-grants for women researchers working on projects related to climate resilience and environment

ECI full bench arrives in Kolkata for two-day visit with packed schedule

Kolkata: The Election Commission of India (ECI)s full bench, led by Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, arrived in Kolkata from New

Iran vs US-Israel: When will the West Asia war end? Trump says he'll decide at the right time

Donald Trump indicated that the conclusion of the war with Iran will be a joint decision with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Trump em

Middle East war: Hezbollah says fighting Israeli forces who landed in east Lebanon

Hezbollah reports engaging Israeli helicopters and troops in eastern Lebanon. This follows an earlier Israeli commando operation. Fierce clashes

Yesterday India vs New Zealand match results: Sanju Samson opens up on dark phase after NZ series: was broken, dreams were shattered

India vs New Zealand match: Sanju Samson's stunning performance earned him the Player of the Tournament award in the T20 World Cup 2026. The Kera

Had big conversations: Sanju Samson credits Sachin Tendulkars guidance for success in T20 World Cup

Samson, who was struggling prior to the World Cup, added, Feels like a dream. Very happy and grateful. Out of words, out of emotions.

Maharashtra Health Department rolls out HPV vaccine for girls on Womens Day

The move aims to protect 9.84 lakh g in the 9-14 age group from cervical cancer

Iran Conducts First Missile Attack on Israel Following New Supreme Leader

Israel prepared for impact as military's Home Front Command confirmed sirens in major cities like Tel Aviv and Haifa during missile attacks from

Khameneis Son Mojtaba Named Irans New Supreme Leader

Dubai/Jerusalem, Mar 9: Iran on Monday named Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his father Ali Khamenei as Supreme Leader, signaling that hardliners rem

Morning Digest: Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his father as Irans supreme leader; India bulldoze New Zealand to lift T20 WC trophy, and more

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LG, CM Congratulate Team India On ICC T20 World Cup Triumph; Celebrations Light Up Jammu

Jammu, Mar 8: Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday congratulated the Indian national cricket team

US Launches Major Military Exercise with South Korea Amid Middle East Conflict

U.S. military operations in the Middle East align with the Freedom Shield exercise in South Korea, raising concerns about North Korea's reaction

Death behind bars in Chhattisgarh

The custodial death of a tribal leader lodged in a jail in Chhattisgarhs Kanker district has sparked a debate over prisoner safety across the Sta

Israel-Iran war LIVE: Iran fires first missiles at Israel after choosing Mojtaba Khamenei as next supreme leader

Stock markets in South Korea and Japan fell sharply in early trade on Monday after oil prices soared above $100 per barrel for the first time in

New York City police identify device outside Zohran Mamdani's home as explosive

No immediate indication the incident was related to the U.S. attack on Iran; New York police working with the FBI, U.S. Department of Justice

Building at Glasgow central station collapses in fire; causes train disruption

Dozens of train services have been cancelled, and National Rail said the railway station will be closed until further notice; the fire started in

Air India to Run 32 Special UAE Flights Amid West Asia Crisis

Air India Express will also operate its scheduled services to Muscat, including one round-trip each from Delhi, Mumbai, Kannur, Thiruvananthapura

Crude oil prices surpass $100 a barrel as Iran war impedes production and shipping

The last time U.S. crude futures traded above $100 per barrel was June 30, 2022, when the price reached $105.76. For Brent, it was July 29, 2022,

The Fire & Ice of Gautam Gambhir & Suryakumar Yadav Hated, Yet Undefeated

T20 World Cup: Two men who polarise opinion Gautam Gambhir & Suryakumar Yadav are now architects of history.

LIVE: Iran Names Mojtaba Khamenei as New Supreme Leader

He had long been considered a contender, even before an Israeli strike killed his father at the start of the war

T20 World Cup: How Shivam Dubes bat helped Abhishek Sharma regain form

Abhishek had entered the tournament as a prime contender for the Player of the Tournament award; but by the time India reached the knockouts, the

Trump defends Iran war decision as oil soars above $100 for the first time in 4 years

Oil prices surged past $100 a barrel amid fears of prolonged supply disruptions from the escalating Middle East war. President Trump downplayed t

Morning Brief Podcast: Women Bank Better, Still Remain a $700 Billion Blind Spot

Who is Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's new supreme leader?

Mojtaba Khamenei has been chosen by Iran's Assembly of Experts to succeed his late father as supreme leader. This mid-ranking cleric, who has bui

Government lacks intent to achieve gender parity in courts: Ex-CJI