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BJP Will Ban Conversions In Punjab If Voted To Power: Shah

The Union minister also accused the AAP government and the Congress of allowing religious conversions for vote-bank politics. Referring to Sikh h

Gas Shortage Alters Menus In Coastal Eateries

The shortage of cooking gas has begun to affect some private PGs in Manipal, prompting them to make minor changes to their menu: Sources

Soil Tests to Guide Mandapam Restoration

Archaeological Survey of India epigraphy director K. Muniratnam Reddy said that based on the findings, a proper foundation and resetting would be

Census 2027: Rs.1,000 Penalty for Providing False Info or Refusing Details in Telangana

The first phase of Census operations in Telangana will run from May 11 to June 9, during which house-listing operations (HLO) will be undertaken.

Revenue officials seize 41 domestic gas cylinders during raids in Krishna district

LPG shortages revive discussion on ethanol for cooking

While a major ethanol producer of Asia, India does not yet have a nationwide, large-scale policy mandating ethanol as a cooking fuel

Peace Foundation to Aid Neurological Patients

Azharuddin said the medical profession must be guided by empathy and social responsibility, noting that many patients are denied timely treatment

Trumps sanctions easing Indias relief, Chinas opportunity and Russias windfall

Iranian Presidents assurance to Modi on Hormuz should improve oil supply further By T N Ashok NEW YORK: In the fog of war stretching from the P

MA&UD Minister announces plan to modernise ASR Nagar slum in Visakhapatnam

Narayana instructs the GVMC Commissioner to prepare proposals for construction of houses in the same area under the Public-Private Partnership mo

Varsity created needless controversy, says renowned feminist historian Uma Chakravarti

The historical roots of patriarchy need to be understood. We need to study as well, because we have to substantiate our point of view. Changes ha

India at a crossroads, next step to define countrys future: Kamal Haasan

At the book launch of author and former West Bengal Governor Gopalkrishna Gandhis India and Her Futures, actor-MP Kamal Haasan said the question

Roadside eateries in Vijayawada worst hit by LPG crisis

Street vendors and owners of carts are struggling to keep their stalls running, while several others have either cut down their operations or clo

Suspected ganja smuggler from Bangkok caught in dramatic chase after escaping customs custody in Bengaluru

Irans defiance of US-Israel axis becomes stronger under Mojtaba Khamenei

Frustrated Trump is mulling the option of ground assault by troops By Ashok Nilakantan Ayers NEW YORK: The new voice of power in Tehran did not

Rising Youth Unemployment: The challenge of jobs amid economic growth

By Ashutosh Pandey India is a player in the world economy today. The country has done well in the last ten years. It has grown economically. A l

Be Calm, Cylinders will come

In recent weeks, reports of LPG cylinder shortages across several parts of the country have triggered a wave of anxiety among households, with lo

Why Do People in Strait of Hormuz Use Red Sand in Their Cooking?

Hormuz Strait remains a hotspot for global tensions; analysts stress the need for multilateral cooperation to avert escalations.

92 Illegally Stored LPG Cylinders Seized in Nellore Raids

During the raids, officials found that subsidised household LPG cylinders meant for domestic use were being diverted for commercial operations.

Israel says antisemitism raging in Netherlands after Jewish school blast

The Dutch Government needs to do much more to fight antisemitism, Israels Foreign Ministry said

Bottlenecks persiston Radha Nagar Main Road despite new subway

Illegal parking, encroachments and lack of traffic regulation slow movement at key junctions; police say action will be taken and patrol stepped

ISL | BFC keeps marauding Mohun Bagan at bay

Captive power generation rules amended

Verification of captive status will now be undertaken for the entire financial year to ensure clarity and uniformity in implementation

Man held with 1.35 kg ganja in Hyderabads Dhoolpet

Hyderabad:The State Task Force (STF) of the Prohibition and Excise Department caught an individual who was in possession of ganja at Dhoolpet in

Transcultural exchanges have long shaped Kannada literature: Shivanand Kelaginamani

The professor says the long history of the Kannada language can be traced through classical works such as Kavirajamarga; he notes that elements f

Quote of the Day by Tom Hanks: 'I think it's better to feel good than to look good.'Top quotes by the globally renowned actor and producer

Hollywood star Tom Hanks believes feeling good is more important than looking good. This philosophy guides his career and personal life. Hanks, k

Trump and Rubio's vision of war: The art of destroy and deal

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has emerged as a pivotal architect of President Trump's bold foreign policy, steering a course that prioritizes a

AP Books 448 Cases, Seizes 2,208 LPG Cylinders

The state government has also launched a public awareness campaign to inform consumers that there is no shortage of domestic LPG in the state: Re

Vehicles, Liquor Seized in Vajrapahaar Drive

In Koduru town, police detained two persons and seized 20 liquor bottles (180 ml each) during searches in Panchayat Colony and Dharmapuram areas.

Modi launches Rs 23,550 cr projects in Assam, targets Congress over panic politics

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the government is working to minimise the impact of ongoing global conflicts on India, assuring that efforts ar

Delhi govt caps commercial LPG supply at 20% of average consumption, announces priority allocation

The directive follows instructions from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas and intends to ensure that essential services continue to recei

Assam elections: Congress releases second candidate list, leaves out 15 seats for alliance partners

Ahead of Assam's assembly elections, the Congress party unveiled its second list of candidates, reserving 15 seats for its alliance partners. Thi

AQI-enabled bus services launched on Vijayawada-Bengaluru route

Smooth Start to SSC Exams With 99.65% Attendance

Authorities maintained that the examinations were being conducted in a transparent manner without irregularities.

'Just A Joke': Iran Envoy On Ukraine's Support To US Against Shahed Drones

Iran's envoy to Ukraine, Shahriar Amouzegar, dismissed the support Kyiv has offered to the United States and its Gulf allies, as Ukraine advertis

Hyderabad activists call out contradictions in Telangana CMs Musi project

Hyderabad:The Musi Jan Andolan (MJA), a collective of civil society organisations, on Saturday, March 14, issued a point-by-point rebuttal of the

Why Indian airlines are among the worst hit by the Gulf conflict

Almost four crore people flew between India and the Gulf in 2025; half of all international passengers flying to or from India was on a Gulf rout

Commerical LPG Sales Start In 29 States, UTs

Briefing the media as part of the measures initiated by the government, joint secretary (marketing and oil refinery) at the ministry of petroleum

Citizens to refrain from panic booking as uninterrupted LPG...: Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas

Ladakh to protest for safeguards on March 16, despite Sonam Wangchuk release

Struggle for rights continue, say civil society groups while demanding release of two more detained since September 2025; Opposition questions Ce

CM Mounted Pressure On Officials To Arrange For Gas Cylinders For A Mass Feeding Programme In Mysuru

The fair was attended by about a lakh people at a religious event at Varakodu, which falls under Varuna Assembly seat represented by Siddaramaiah

Physics Wallah opens tech-enabled Vidyapeeth Centre in Vijayawada

Traditional Sketch Artists Hold Ground Against AI

Renowned contemporary artist Bolgam Nagesh Goud, reflecting on his 28 years in the field, said AI can assist but not replace artists.

Quote of the day by Anthony Hopkins, Today is the tomorrow I was worried about yesterday: Top quote for today to win over fear and live in the moment

Quote of the day: Anthony Hopkins once said, Today is the tomorrow I was worried about yesterday. That single line dismantles the entire architec

Chief Minister M.K. Stalin meets Deva and Jiva, the child influencers who tell everyone to study

The brothers, natives of Sathipattu near Panruti in Cuddalore district, are known figures on social media through their reels over the last one-a

Gooty Fort Utsav Begins Amid Grandeur With MP Hinting 40 Crore For Its Growth

In addition, the state Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has assured that a BT road will be laid to the fort: Anantapur MP Ambika Lakshminaraya

Autonomous Wheelchair, Robots Draw Spotlight at IIIT-H

IIIT Hyderabad director Sandeep K. Shukla said discussions around cybersecurity and digital trust were central to the event.

Top 5 Most Controversial Moments in Oscars History

In a surprising moment at the 2003 Oscars, Adrien Brody kissed Halle Berry onstage after winning Best Actor for 'The Pianist.'

Traffic diversions in place for Usthad Bhagat Singh pre release event

Hyderabad: In view of the pre-release event of Pawan Kalyan starrer Usthad Bhagat Singh being held at 1st Battalion Parade Ground in Yousufguda,

LPG crunch puts strain on mid-day meals for children at schools across India

Many schools are cutting down on their daily menu, affecting the nutritional quality of the food being provided to the children; reports indicate

Leopard Killed in Kawal Tiger Reserve, 3 Arrested

They suspect the poachers killed the leopard using a snare trap and later burnt the carcass to destroy evidence.

Government Fulfilling Promises With UKP Land Compensation: CM

Siddaramaiah said that during the BJPs tenure, there was little interest in providing compensation under the Upper Krishna Project, which discour

BNP flags discrepancies in Bengaluru civic electoral rolls

Star Health Insurance sees bigger role for AI in claim settlement, to invest more on tech

Barring complicated cases requiring human intervention, most of the claims can be solved through AI, he said, adding today 20% of our claims are

Watch: Drone strike sparks fire at UAE oil hub in Fujairah amid rising West Asia tensions

Tensions in the Middle East escalated further on March 14 after a drone attack triggered a fire at a major oil facility in the United Arab Emirat

Joy Returns as Educational Institutions Resume Classwork Across Kashmir

Rayees Ahmad Kumar Schools across the valley organised a Welcome Day on Monday as primary and middle schools across the Kashmir Valley reopened a

Rising tobacco use among youth : A growing social challenge

Mohammad Hanief Tobacco addiction has increasingly become one of the most pressing social and public health concerns affecting young people in m

Trump rejects efforts to launch Iran ceasefire talks, sources say

President Trump's administration has rejected diplomatic overtures from Middle Eastern allies seeking to end the two-week-old Iran war, with Tehr

Womens Hockey World Cup Qualifiers: England makes India pay for missed opportunities

Baldson opens the scoring off a penalty corner before Neal doubles the lead in the third quarter as the European side emerges champion; the home

Railways gives NOC for elevated rotary at G-Corner junction in Tiruchi

Uttar Pradesh government makes hyperbolic claims on employment, says Samajwadi Party

Samajwadi Party says one-third of States youth remain outside education,employmentor training

100 dogs poisoned to death in Telanganas Mancherial, Sarpanch booked

Hyderabad: In yet another incident of stray dog killings, nearly 100 canines were allegedly poisoned to death in Mancherial district, police said

Italian court clears way to end citizenship through ancestry what it means

Italy's Constitutional Court has signaled its intent to uphold a new law restricting citizenship by descent, effectively ending the long-standing

AI-integrated police control room inaugurated in Krishnagiri

Mother, Daughter Held for Aiding Thefts in Kadapa

According to police, the accused confessed to their involvement in five theft cases reported in Shankarpuram, Chinnachowk, Yerramukkapalli and AP

Man Kills Daughter, Her Lover In Gujarat. He Didn't Approve The Relationship

A couple from Gujarat who had been missing for over a month was found dead in a well in Khambhala village of Rajkot district.

Fertilizer stocks for kharif: Centre struggles to avoid crisis

Parliament Standing Committee asks Centre to take structured measures to avoid crisis

23 students injured as goods train rams college bus in Karur

The accident occurred on a private railway line owned and operated by Chettinad Cement between Veerarakkiyam and Palayam

SC seeks status report on Ganga bank encroachments

Court asks Centre and National Mission for Ganga Authority to detail action on encroachments and floodplain demarcation along River Ganga

Fire damages TDP office in Allur, no casualties

Changemakers in Odisha honoured with Shambhavi Puraskar 2026

Pravati Parida, Deputy Chief Minister of Odisha, attended the event as Chief Guest, while Jayant Rastogi, Global CEO of Magic Bus India Foundatio

LPG Shortage Pushes City's Eateries to Firewood

Many establishments began cooking as early as 6.30 am using large vessels and multiple firewood stoves to meet demand

Fire at UAE oil hub as Iran vows retaliation for US attack on Kharg Island

West Asia crisis: As the war entered its third week, Iran projected defiance after U.S. forces hit military sites at its own main oil hub, warnin

BJP Attacks WB Ministers House in Kolkata, TMC Retaliates

He has been asked to explain why the central forces were not visible at the scene.

Metlotsavam Marks Spiritual Ascent Of Devotees, TTD Official

The event was organised by the TTD Annamacharya Project at the Alipiri Padala Mandapam, where devotees, bhajan groups and musicians gathered earl

PG Accommodations In Bengaluru Keep Show Going Without Burdening Occupants

There are about 15,000 paying guest accommodations spread across Bengaluru city. The basic rent charged is Rs 5,000 to as high as Rs 20,000 a mon

Bengalurus wet waste has potential to meet 20% of gas consumed by restaurants

The proposal was made by Som Narayan, co-founder and director of Carbon Masters, which operates a biomethanisation plant in Koramangala

CID DG Stresses Training To Combat Cyber Crim

Around 107 CID officers, from sub-inspector to superintendent of police rank, participated in the programme.

Minister Venkat Reddy Urges Women To Achieve Financial Self-Sufficiency With Government Schemes

Speaking on the occasion, Venkat Reddy said women should acquire skills and start self-employment units with financial assistance provided by the

100 Stray Dogs Poisoned To Death In Telangana: Police

In yet another incident of stray dog killings, nearly 100 canines were allegedly poisoned to death in Mancherial district, police said.

'Genuine LPG crisis...': Tharoor gives reality check to PM Modis govt over Fuel crisis' in India

How links with China could be a risk for India during US' unfair trade probe

The US has launched a new trade investigation into excess industrial capacity among 16 partners, including India, potentially leading to new tari

Watch: Opposition moves motion for removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar over partisan conduct

In an unprecedented move, INDIA bloc MPs have submitted a formal notice in both Houses of Parliament seeking the removal of Chief Election Commis

Watch: Why Irans tiny Kharg Island could shape the course of the Iran-Israel-U.S. war

Though small in size, Kharg Island is the heart of Irans oil exports. Most of the countrys crude shipments pass through its terminals, making it

Three killed while desilting agricultural well

Marriage proposal cancelled: HIV-positive man injects infected blood into woman in Hyderabad

A 24-year-old man allegedly injected HIV-infected blood into his 22-year-old relative in Hyderabad after her family cancelled their wedding upon

I-T Deptt Asks Taxpayers To Ignore 'Significant Transaction' Alert On Email

March 15 is the last day for payment of the fourth instalment of advance tax for the 2025-26 fiscal.

SSC Examinations Begin, First Day Passes Peacefully in Erstwhile Adilabad Dist

The collector directed invigilators to ensure that students write the exams without pressure and said the examinations were conducted peacefully

Trump lays out 4-step strategy as tariff refund plan moves forward - what to know

$166 billion in disputed tariffs could soon return to U.S. businesses. The Trump tariff refund process is now taking shape. Officials at U.S. Cus

Govt. bars PNG users from retaining or refilling LPG connections

Order aimed at protecting domestic LPG supply as West Asia tensions disrupt imports through Strait of Hormuz

2 Killed As SUV Rams Bike In Warangal

The two were travelling on a motorcycle when the SUV vehicle, heading towards Wardhannapet from Warangal, collided with them: Police