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Chiranjeevi Is Senior to Me in Politics, Says Kamal Haasan

Recalling his early days, Kamal Haasan shared that he first came to Hyderabad at the age of 16 to work as an assistant choreographer in a film st

Word of the day: Neophyte

Discover the meaning of 'neophyte,' a term for beginners embarking on a new journey. This word, originating from Greek for 'newly planted,' elega

Telangana Budget: Bhatti Announces Family Life Insurance Scheme

The State government is introducing the Indiramma Family Life Insurance Scheme from June 2 2026, to provide life insurance of Rs.5 lakh to each o

Punch the viral baby monkey finds 'girlfriend' at Japan Zoo. Watch their viral cute cuddling video

Punch Girlfriend: Punch, the baby Japanese macaque from Ichikawa City Zoo who became famous after being rejected by his mother and finding comfor

WhatsApp Plans to Introduce Usernames and Unique IDs for Enhanced Privacy

New Delhi, March 20: The messaging app WhatsApp is set to introduce features such as usernames and unique IDs on its platform. This will allow us

Delhi HC to hear on March 23 Gautam Gambhirs lawsuit to protect personality rights

NEW DELHI, Mar 20: The Delhi High Court on Friday listed for hearing on March 23 a lawsuit by the Indian cricket teams head coach Gautam Gambhir

Decisions of Opposition party in T.N. are taken by Delhi, alleges CM Stalin

The statement from Mr. Stalin came amid AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswamis visit to New Delhi and his meeting with Union Home Mini

T.N. Assembly election: Villivakkam, a densely-populated urban area, faces civic gaps despite infrastructure push

Home to a diverse electorate, comprising working-class sections, government employees, and small business owners, Villivakkam reflects the citys

Rupee in free fall, down 60 paise to new all-time low of 93.49 against US dollar

MUMBAI, Mar 20:The rupee crashed 60 paise to a fresh intra-day low of 93.49 against the US dollar on Friday as the greenback strengthened further

HDFC Bank shares extend previous sessions losses; down over 2 pc

NEW DELHI, Mar 20: Shares of HDFC Bank continued to fall on Friday, declining over 2 per cent, after its non-executive chairman Atanu Chakraborty

No clandestine activities in Canada linked to Indian government: Police chief

Shiv Sena Leader Shaina NC Responds to Raj Thackerays Comments on the Middle East

Mumbai, March 20: Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC has sharply reacted to Raj Thackerays statement regarding the Middle East. She emphasized that Thack

Gulf dreams turn sour for Konaseema women

Driven by economic need and the hope of a better future, many women from the region migrate to Gulf nations in search of employment. In their des

Supreme Court grants regular bail to Muppidi Avinash Reddy, an accused in Andhra liquor 'scam' case

The court said the regular bail would continue during the pendency of the trial proceedings in the case

TMC MP moves High Court over transfer of IAS, IPS officers by ECI

The petition, which questions the transfers without consulting the State government before the ECI took the decisions, is likely to be heard earl

The Hindu Sunday crossword no. 48

Assams Cultural Preservation is Our Duty: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Guwahati, March 20: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma emphasized that preserving the states cultural and religious traditions is a primary

Quiz: Easy like Sunday morning All about acronyms

Rs.500 Cr for Godavari Pushkaralu in Telangana: Bhatti

The government is also taking steps to use modern technology for convenient darshan, security, and crowd management for devotees during pushkaral

Unilever in takeover talks with McCormick for food business

Unilever is in discussions with McCormick & Company regarding the potential sale of its food division. This business includes well-known brands l

Tiger continues to strike fear in Jagtial, pug marks noticed near temple

Hyderabad: A tiger moving around the villages of Surampeta and Dammapeta in Kodimial mandal of Jagtial district continues to strike fear among vi

TMC's Kalyan Banerjee moves HC over transfer of IAS, IPS officers by Election Commission

Kalyan Banerjee, a Trinamool Congress Member of Parliament, has approached the Calcutta High Court. He is questioning the Election Commission's d

CBI files caveats in Supreme Court in Kejriwal, Sisodia SLP against Delhi HC order in Excise Case

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed three caveat applications before the Supreme Court in connection with the Special Leave Petit

Norway's crown princess says she was 'manipulated and deceived' by Epstein

The U.S. Justice Department's release of millions of Epstein documents has sent shockwaves around the world, revealing the disgraced financier's

MasiMagam: an auspicious day for Irularcommunity to reconnect with their roots on Mamallapuramseashores

For theIrulars, theMasiMagamfestival is deeply tied to their culture and collective identity.They gather in their thousands on the shores ofMamal

Calcutta, Im Sorry wants to be on OTT

HarryMacLurehas started a petition to help take his latest film showcasing the talent of the Anglo-Indian community to a global audience

Weather Disruptions May Affect Flight Schedules at Delhi Airport

New Delhi, March 20: The Delhi International Airport Authority has issued a travel advisory for passengers due to adverse weather conditions. The

War in Iran threatens fresh food-price shock across developing world

A conflict in Iran is disrupting vital fertiliser supplies and driving up energy costs. This is poised to cause a significant increase in food pr

Uttarakhand: Dhami expands cabinet, inducts five MLAs

DEHRADUN, Mar 20: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami expanded his cabinet on Friday, with five MLAs taking oath as ministers at the L

Israel says it struck Syrian commander centre and weapons depots after attacks on Druze

DUBAI, Mar 20: Israels military said Friday it struck sites in Syria in response to attacks against the Druze. The army said it struck infrastruc

Fire at South Korean auto parts factory injures at least 50

More than 200 firefighters and 70 vehicles were deployed to fight the blaze, said the National Fire Agency

Keralas Election Campaign Gains Momentum During Eid Celebrations

Thiruvananthapuram, March 20: This year, Eid falls on a Friday, transforming Keralas election campaign into a vibrant and politically charged atm

Former CPI(M) leader in Kerala booked for alleged sexual relations with woman on false marriage promise

The matter came to light after the 32-year-old woman reportedly attempted suicide after the accused allegedly withdrew from his promise to marry

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Work from home, avoid air travel to deal with higher energy prices, IEA says

The International Energy Agency has agreed to a record release of oil from strategic stockpiles to deal with the effects of the US-Israeli war wi

Selectors to track ODI World Cup probables in IPL; full-strength squad for Afghanistan Test

Indian cricket selectors are closely watching players during the ongoing IPL. The focus is on identifying the core group of around 20 players for

In CPI(M)'s cradle, Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan eyes another win as Congress, BJP step up fight

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan is seeking re-election from his home constituency Dharmadam. The CPI(M) leader aims for consecutive victor

'We didn't know F35 was invisible': Memes erupt after 'wiped-out' Iran air defence hit most-advanced jet

F35 Hit by Iran: Iran today claimed that it has struck a US F-35 stealth fighter jet, forcing it into an emergency landing. While US officials co

No clandestine activities in Canada linked to Indian govt: Police chief

Canada's police chief has stated that no clandestine activities or transnational repression linked to the Indian government are currently occurri

Telangana FM pegs 2026-27 Budget at 3.24 lakh crore

He estimated revenue expenditure at 2,34,406 crore and capital expenditure at 47,267 crore

Meri Zindagi Hai Tu last episode wont air on Saturday, why?

Islamabad: With the Eid weekend almost here, fans of the Pakistani drama Meri Zindagi Hai Tu are eagerly waiting for its much-anticipated final e

Why 'F35 hit by Iran' is a big deal for world's most-advanced stealth fighter jet that was supposed to be 'unkillable'

A US F-35 stealth fighter jet sustained damage during a mission over Iran. The advanced aircraft made an emergency landing at a Middle Eastern ai

Puducherry Assembly election: Seat finalisation impasse in both NDA and INDIA fronts

India notifies Income Tax Rules, 2026: What's in it

New Income-tax Rules for 2026 are now in effect. These rules will bring the Income-tax Act of 2025 to life starting April 1, 2026. Compliance wil

Supreme Court Grants Relief to Director Sujoy Ghosh in Copyright Case Related to Kahaani-2

Mumbai, March 20: Director Sujoy Ghosh has received significant relief from the Supreme Court. The court has decided to dismiss the ongoing proce

RCB vs SRH IPL 2026 tickets: How to book online, price range & IPL opening match details

RCB vs SRH IPL 2026 March 28 Check How to book ticket: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will host Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in what is expected

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta Meets Assembly Speaker to Discuss Budget Session Preparations

New Delhi, March 20: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta met with Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Friday for a courtesy visit. During this

Govt floats RFP to select beneficiaries for rare earth magnet manufacturing

The Ministry of Heavy Industries has invited bids to set up 6,000 MTPA NdFeB facilities under the Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Sintered Rar

Supreme Court quashes copyright case against filmmaker Sujoy Ghosh over his 'Kahaani 2' film

The Supreme Court bench allowed Sujoy Ghosh's plea, challenging a Jharkhand High Court's order, which had refused to quash the proceedings pendin

Veterinary Doctor Killed in Hippopotamus Attack at Karnataka Zoo, Inquiry Ordered

A 26-year-old veterinary doctor died after a hippopotamus attack at Tavarekoppa Zoo in Shivamogga. Karnataka government orders probe and announce

A spring without rain: Western Himalayas driest in four centuries

Researchers extracted tree cores from old deodar trees in Lahaul, Himachal Pradesh, to reconstruct 396 years of rainfall history of the spring se

Goldman Sachs to make small job cuts on performance in April, source says

The cuts are not part of the annual strategic resource assessment, which typically reduces staff by 1 to 3%, the source said

Pakistan Tops Global Terror Index Despite Drop in Global Deaths

New Delhi: The 2026 Global Terrorism Index (GTI) reports a sharp 28% decline in global terrorism deaths in 2025, but warns that rising instabili

Life in the Himalaya | Review of Anuradha Roys Called by the Hills

Roy writes with affection, not sentimentality, about her house, garden and the mountains

Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary receives death threat, complaint lodged

Jayant Chaudhary, the Minister of State (Independent Charge) of skill development and entrepreneurship, received the threat call from an unidenti

India Smart Utility Week 2026 held in New Delhi with 2000+ Delegates, 230+ experts and Speakers and Participation from 40+ Utilities

Fact-Check: AI Visuals Passed Off as Iran's Attack on Indian Oil Tanker

AI-detection tool Hive Moderation revealed that the viral clip was created using artificial intelligence.

Maharashtra Godman Scandal: Nashik Famous Astrologer Accused of Years of Abuse, 58 Videos Surface

Retired Merchant Navy officer and self-proclaimed astrologer Ashok Kharat arrested in Nashik for repeatedly raping a woman over 3.5 years. Police

Double blow for SRH: After Pat Cummins, Jack Edwards ruled out of 2026 IPL season

Hyderabad: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) face a significant injury crisis heading into the Indian Premier League (IPL) this season, with not just cap

Tamil Nadu polls: AIADMK will finalise seat-sharing, announce constituencies in 4 days, says Palaniswami

AIADMK will finalize seat-sharing with BJP and other NDA allies for the upcoming Assembly polls. Party general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami s

Retail and Office Demand Converge to Push Rentals Higher in NCR

Somewhere between the second espresso bar opening on a lane in Gurugram and a European fashion label quietly locking a lease in South Delhi, the

Rakeshs Surprising Impact in Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge

Mumbai, March 20: Aditya Dhars highly anticipated film Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge has taken the audience by storm since its release. While Ranveer

Babri mosque emotion: West Bengal may see Muslim Chief Minister or Deputy CM: Humayun Kabir

Humayun Kabir said that his outfit would contest 182 seats in alliance with AIMIM and could emerge as a decisive player in government formation i

Sattu Sharbat vs Buttermilk: Which One Should You Have To Beat The Summer Heat?

Sattu sharbat and buttermilk both contain nutrients and have cooling properties that your body needs. Here is the range of health benefits that t

Chaitra Navratri: Arrival on Palanquin and Departure on Elephant, What Do the Signs Hold for the Future?

New Delhi, March 20: Every year, the nine forms of the divine mother Bhavani are worshipped twice across the country. Both Chaitra and Sharadiya

Semaglutide Patent Expires: Will Diabetes, Weight-Loss Treatment Become More Accessible For Patients?

Patent expiry does not signal a change in the medicine itself. Rather, it marks the beginning of wider competition, which typically leads to pric

Climate goals vs. war targets | Green Humour by Rohan Chakravarty

iQOO Z11 Launch Date Confirmed: A Game-Changer in Battery Technology

Beijing, March 20: iQOO is set to launch the iQOO Z11 in China soon. The Z series has been performing exceptionally well, and this latest model c

SC quashes copyright case against filmmaker Sujoy Ghosh over his 'Kahaani 2' film

The Supreme Court has cancelled legal proceedings against filmmaker Sujoy Ghosh. The case involved allegations of copyright infringement related

OnePlus Launches Nord Buds 4 Pro with Advanced Features at Rs. 3,999

Mumbai, March 20: OnePlus has officially launched the Nord Buds 4 Pro in India, enhancing its Nord audio lineup. These new true wireless earbuds

OnePlus 15T Roundup: Key Features and Launch Details Revealed

Beijing, March 20: OnePlus is set to unveil the OnePlus 15T, its latest compact flagship smartphone, in China on March 24, 2026. The company desc

How Sailor's Run Exposed French Aircraft Carrier's Exact Location Amid Iran War

The French Navy's flagship, the Charles de Gaulle, is reportedly the only nuclear-powered aircraft carrier in operation outside the US military.

Delhi Court Acquits Two in ISIS-JK Case, Cites Probe Lapses

New Delhi, Mar 20: A Delhi court has acquitted two men accused of links with the banned ISIS-JK, citing serious gaps in the investigation and fai

Xiaomi Launches the Book Pro 14 Laptop After Four-Year Hiatus

Mumbai, March 20: After a four-year absence from the laptop market, Xiaomi has unveiled its latest device, the Xiaomi Book Pro 14, during its Spr

Chinese Woman Raised In Netherlands Reunites With Birth Family After 28 Years

Just two days old, Hong was found crying in the toilet by a local and taken to a welfare home after being abandoned by her grandfather.

'Trade flows are returning to India, but markets remain unintegrated': Glazyev calls for Russia-India financial integration

Russia and India are building a strategic alliance. Russian officials are calling for greater integration in capital markets and payment systems.

Xiaomi Unveils Watch S5 Smartwatch Featuring eSIM and Vibrant Color Options

Mumbai, March 20: Xiaomi has officially launched the Xiaomi Watch S5, touted as an all-around sports watch with impressive battery life. This sma

President Murmu On 3-Day Visit To Up Meets Premanand Ji Maharaj In Mathura

MATHURA (UP), Mar 20: President Droupadi Murmu, who is on a three-day visit to Uttar Pradesh, on Friday met Premanand ji Maharaj at his Ashram Ra

Rideshare driver faces sexual assault charges for assaulting passenger during a ride in Toronto, say police

A Caledon rideshare driver, Harsimranjot Dhillon, 33, has been arrested and charged with sexual assault. Police allege Dhillon made a sexual comm

Australian Mosque Protesters Heckle PM Albanese Over Israel Stance

Video images showed protesters interrupting proceedings about 15 minutes after Albanese and Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke joined worshippers a

Realme P4 Lite 5G Unveiled in India: Price and Features Revealed

Mumbai, March 20: Realme has officially launched the Realme P4 Lite 5G in India. This latest smartphone features a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipse

Congress Leaders Extend Warm Wishes to Parsi Community on Navroz

New Delhi, March 20: This year, the Parsi community in India is celebrating Navroz on Friday. On this occasion, several Congress leaders, includi

Women and TB in India: a story of deprivation, discrimination and debt

Women in India face problems from the very beginning of their TB journey: late diagnoses or misdiagnoses are compounded by stigma, limited mobili

Government proposal to preload Aadhaar app on phones faced pushback

Apple and Samsung, in particular, both had concerns with the proposal due to questions over safety and security, two industry sources said.

Moinabad farmhouse drug row: Court reserves order on custody petition

Hyderabad: The Rajendranagar court on Friday, March 20, reserved its order on the custody petition filed by Hyderabad police in connection with t

A 1,000-Km Rain Band Is Bringing Storms In India, Pakistan, Afghanistan

The active western disturbance is driving widespread thunderstorms, gusty winds (40-80 kmph), isolated hailstorms, and light-to-moderate rainfall

Who Will Compensate For Harassment? Elvish Yadav After Court Sets Him Free

A case was registered against Bigg Boss OTT winner Elvish Yadav for using snake venom as a recreational drug at rave parties in Noida.

Opinion: Opinion | Dhurandhar, And The Enduring Ghosts Of Kashmir Valley

Dhurandhar is a story of the relentless war waged by Pakistan against India, not all of Pakistan but the terrorists it harbours, and the agenda i

Notorious Criminal Indal Giri Arrested in Police Encounter in Sitapur

Mumbai, March 20: In a significant police operation, Indal Giri, a notorious criminal with a bounty of 25,000 on his head, was arrested during a

How has the Iran-Israel war disrupted the cricket matches in England? This 265-year old ball manufacturer rings alarm bells

The English domestic cricket season, set to begin on April 3, is facing a logistics crisis involving the supply of Dukes match balls. Dilip Jajod