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A Six-Month Political Surge in Puducherry: The Making of a New Alliance

In Puducherrys tightly contested political landscape, where established parties such as AINRC, INC, DMK and BJP have long defined electoral outco

Hollywoods long night of reckoning: the 98th Oscars finally got it right

Ashok Nilakantan Ayers NEW YORK: There are Oscar nights that feel like clerical exercises the industry awarding itself with the dutiful efficien

Shashi Tharoor says LDF vs UDF battle in Kerala, BJP not in race

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has said that the BJP remains a zero-seat party in Kerala and does not have the political strength to play a kingmaker

Will burn Mohammeds effigy: Hindutva chief after student leader burns Manusmriti

Patna: Tensions escalated in Bihars Patna district after a student leader, Manish Kumar, burned the Manusmriti during the UGC Regulations protest

Strict Meat Sale Ban in Bhopal for Upcoming Festivals

Bhopal, March 19: The Bhopal Municipal Corporation has issued a strict directive regarding the sale of meat during Ram Navami and other festivals

MGM Anand Unveils MGM Groups Dizzee World Adventure Blueprint

Every child cherishes the vivid memory of that first trip to an amusement park the exhilarating rush of the wind, the stomach-dropping thrills of

Delhi wakes up to cloudy weather with light rain, minimum temperature at 17.6C

The IMD stated that Safdarjung and Lodhi Road recorded 8.2 mm of rainfall each, while the Ridge station received 8.6 mm and Palam recorded 6.2 mm

1,000 Indians still in Iran; 23,000 students in Gulf could not appear in CBSE exams: External Affairs Ministry

This Ministry conveyed this to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs; We got some answers. We didnt get all. The Foreign Secre

Odishas 5.56 Crore Pension Scam: Main Accused Arrested

Bhubaneswar, March 19: In a decisive action against financial irregularities targeting government pension schemes, the Odisha Vigilance Departmen

IPL 2026: Jos Buttler hopes short break from cricket will help him this season

IPL 2026: England batter Jos Buttler is ready for a new chapter with Gujarat Titans in the IPL. He took a break after the T20 World Cup. This tim

Allu Arjun calls Dhurandhar 2 an Indian story with international swag

Hyderabad: Telugu star Allu Arjun, who was among the first to watch the second part of director Aditya Dhars eagerly awaited action thriller Dhur

LIVE | President Droupadi Murmu visit Ayodhya | Offers prayers at Ram Mandir Temple

Govt orders oil and gas firms to share data with PPAC

The order designates PPAC as the body to collect and analyse the information, and requires firms including producers, refiners, importers and dis

VIP Darshan Suspended at Maihar Sharada Temple for Navratri Festivities

Maihar, March 19: On the first day of Chaitra Navratri, temples across the country are witnessing a significant influx of devotees. At the revere

Iran Threatens to Boycott Matches in the U.S. Ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026

Tehran, March 19: Iran has retracted its threat to boycott the FIFA World Cup 2026. However, it remains firm on its demand not to play matches in

Kerala BJP candidate list: Party releases second list of 39 candidates for Assembly elections

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has unveiled its second list of 39 candidates for the upcoming Kerala assembly elections, scheduled for April 9.

BJP Announces Candidates for Upcoming By-Elections

New Delhi, March 19: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced its candidates for the 2026 assembly by-elections across various states. The

Not a CM probable; ideally post should go to elected MLA: Shashi Tharoor

NEW DELHI, Mar 19: Ahead of the Kerala Assembly polls, senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Thursday said he is not a chief ministerial proba

Trump says Israel acted alone on Iran gas field, warns Iran against targeting Qatar

Donald Trump said Israel would not make any more attacks on Iranian facilities in South Pars unless Iran attacked Qatar, warning that the U.S. wo

J&K | International Cyber Fraud Racket Busted In Srinagar, 7 Arrested

Srinagar, Mar 19: The Jammu and Kashmir Polices Counter Intelligence Wing (CIK) has busted a highly sophisticated international cyber fraud racke

Major International Cyber Fraud Racket Busted in Srinagar, Seven Arrested

Srinagar, March 19: A significant international cyber fraud racket has been dismantled in Srinagar. The CIK-CID had received credible technical i

China set to keep rates steady as Mideast war clouds inflation outlook

China is poised to hold its key lending rates unchanged for the tenth month. This decision comes as global oil prices surge due to Middle East te

Eid Mubarak 2026: 50+ Wishes, messages, images and heartfelt greetings to share with your loved ones

Muslims worldwide prepare to celebrate Eid ul-Fitr, also known as Ramzan Eid. This joyous occasion signifies the conclusion of the holy month of

Criminal Arrested in New Delhi While Seeking New Targets; Stolen Phones and Motorcycle Recovered

New Delhi, March 19: The police in southwestern Delhi achieved a significant breakthrough. They apprehended a suspect who was roaming the area wi

UDF to announce candidates for all 140 Kerala Assembly seats today, says V.D. Satheesan

Speaking at Kochi airport on his return from Delhi, Satheesan says the party has already cleared 95 names, which will also be released later in t

PM Modi Sends Greetings for Festivals Celebrating Unity in Diversity

New Delhi, March 19: On the auspicious occasions of Hindu New Year, Chaitra Navratri, Ugadi, and Gudi Padwa, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extende

West Asia war: US State Department cut jobs with deep expertise in Middle East as Iran crisis escalates

US-Israel Iran War: America's response to the Iran conflict faces challenges. Key diplomatic roles remain vacant. Experienced staff departures an

South Korea considers importing Russian oil, naphtha, Industry Ministry says

South Korea imports around 70% of crude oil and half of naphtha through the Strait of Hormuz

How parties fared in 2021 West Bengal elections and subsequent by-elections

As West Bengal prepares for 2026 assembly elections, a brief evaluation on how Trinamool Congress and BJP fared in 2021 polls

BGMI 4.3 update: KRAFTON teams up with CSK and KKR for IPL 2026; Check full details and all-new features

KRAFTON India has announced major collaborations with IPL franchises Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) as part of the upc

Eid 2026 Moon Sighting city-wise time: When will Shawwal crescent moon will be visible in Mumbai, Lucknow, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Patna and other cities? Check details

Eid 2026 in India: Eid-Ul-Fitr is likely to be observed in India either on March 20 or 21 depends when the moon is sighted. In Delhi-NCR, the moo

Irans Military Capabilities Weakened, Yet Threat Persists: U.S. Intelligence

Washington, March 19: U.S. intelligence officials have informed senators that recent American operations have significantly diminished Irans mili

Kunal Kemmu, Chirag Nihalani launch production banner 'DRONGO Films'

Kemmu, who made his directorial debut in 2024 with Madgaon Express and is known for his work in movies such as 99 , Zakhm and Go Goa Gone, said t

BJP announces candidates for bypolls in Goa, Karnataka, Nagaland, Tripura

Veerabhadrayya Charantimath will contest from the Bagalkot seat, and Srinivas T. Dasakariyappa will join the fray from Davanagere South seat

Preeti Zinta Praises Dhurandhar: The Revenge After Watching the Film

Mumbai, March 19: The much-anticipated film Dhurandhar: The Revenge, starring Ranveer Singh and Sanjay Dutt, has officially hit theaters today. F

Hyderabad to host moon sighting meeting for Eid-ul-Fitr in India

Hyderabad: The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee of Sadar Majlis-e-Ulama-e-Deccan, also known as the moon sighting committee, is scheduled to conven

West Asia war: Key Qatar, Iran, Abu Dhabi and Saudi energy sites targeted so far

US-Israel Iran War: Major gas facilities in Qatar have suffered extensive damage from Iranian strikes. This has sparked new fears about global en

Israel is rapidly killing Iran's top leaders. Experts warn the strategy could backfire

PM Modi Greets People On Navratri, Various Festivals

New Delhi, Mar 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday greeted people on the start of Navratri and also the traditional Indian new year, whi

Surge in Crude Oil Prices Following Attacks on Energy Infrastructure in West Asia

New Delhi, March 19: A significant increase in crude oil prices was observed on Thursday, rising over 4% following direct attacks on energy infra

AP Govt releases job calendar to fill 10,060 vacancies across departments

Job calendar will be released every year on Ugadi as a`gift to job aspirants: AP Minister Nara Lokesh

Encounter in Farrukhabad: Robber Arrested, Head Constable Injured

Farrukhabad, March 19: An encounter took place in Farrukhabad district late Wednesday night between police and a robbery suspect. The accused sus

Strait of Hormuz blockage drives food costs higher across Gulf

Gulf nations are experiencing higher food prices. A war has disrupted vital shipping lanes, impacting imports. Supermarkets in Bahrain and Kuwait

Dhurandhar 2: Allu Arjun showers praise on Ranveer Singh, Aditya Dhar

The film has since achieved cult status and rewritten box-office history, surpassing 'Pushpa 2: The Rule' to emerge as the highest-grossing Hindi

Middle East war: How many people have been killed so far in the US-Israeli war on Iran?

US-Israel Iran War: Middle East conflict escalates with thousands dead. Iran, Israel, and the US report casualties following retaliatory strikes.

PM Modi Wishes Happy New Year and Navratri, Highlights Service & Nation-Building

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings for New Year, Navratri, and regional festivals, emphasizing courage, self-confidence, service, an

President Murmu and Vice President Extend New Year Greetings on Chaitra Shukladi, Ugadi, and Gudi Padwa

New Delhi, March 19: The nation is celebrating the arrival of the New Year alongside various festivals. On Thursday, Chaitra Shukladi, Ugadi, Gud

Mystery drones spotted over Washington Army base where Rubio, Hegseth live amid Iran war

Markets tumble 2% as Israel attacks worlds largest gas field in Iran

Brent crude price hit a new high, trading above $112 a barrel. The India-U.S. exchange rate depreciated to a new high crossing 93 a dollar

HDFC chairman Atanu Chakraborty resigns citing ethical concerns

New Delhi: In a sudden move, Atanu Chakraborty resigned as the part-time chairman of the countrys second biggest lender HDFC Bank citing ethical

PM Modi extends heartfelt wishes on Navratri, Gudi Padwa, Cheti Chand and Ugadi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed warm wishes on the auspicious occasions of Navratri, Gudi Padwa, Ugadi, and Cheti Chand. He prayed for disc

Kerala Assembly polls: UDF likely to field T.O. Mohanan in Kannur as AICC bars sitting MPs from contesting

On K. Sudhakarans insistence on contesting despite the AICC decision, Mohanan says he will respond after the official announcement

Watch: U.S. Fed keeps rates unchanged, flags uncertainty over Iran war

Bayern Munich Secures Quarterfinal Spot by Defeating Atalanta, Set to Face Real Madrid

Berlin, March 19: Bayern Munich triumphed over Atalanta with a 4-1 victory at Allianz Arena, securing a total score of 10-2 to advance to the UEF

Car Insurance for Older Cars (5+ Years): What to Keep, What to Skip, and Why?

Cars that have crossed the five-year purchase mark often need a different insurance coverage than newer vehicles. As a car ages, its Insured Decl

Cheti Chand Ushers in Sindhi New Year on March 20

This festival heralds the Sindhi month of Chet (Chaitra), doubling as the birth anniversary of Jhulelal, their revered patron saint and incarnati

Watch: Iranian missile causes extensive damage at Qatars Ras Laffan

India sends additional warships near Gulf of Oman to escort fuel ships amid Israel-Iran war

Israel-Iran war: India is deploying over half a dozen warships to the Gulf of Oman and Arabian Sea as a precautionary measure. This move aims to

Controversial Legacy of Dum Maro Dum: A Look Back at the 1971 Hit

Mumbai, March 19: The film industry today often grapples with controversies surrounding bold lyrics and provocative visuals. Recent tracks like B

Hyderabads Osmania University College of Engineering sees protests

Hyderabad: Hyderabads Osmania University College of Engineering witnessed protests on Wednesday, March 18, over scholarships. BRSV activists who

Trump vows no more attacks by Israel on Iran gas field after it violently lashed out

DOHA/RIYADH, March 19 (Reuters) U.S. President Donald Trump said an angry Israel violently lashed out and attacked Irans major gas field, a sign

Rajasthan Day Celebrations: CM Bhajanlal Sharma Shares Heartfelt Wishes in Video Message

Jaipur, March 19: On the occasion of Rajasthan Day, Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma released a video message extending warm wishes to all residen

HDFC Bank stock falls over 4% as chairman resigns on ethical grounds

On March 18, the HDFC Bank stock had closed lower despite the indices being in the positive territory before the resignation news came out, raisi

US will 'massively blow up' major Iranian gas field if it continues strike on Qatar LNG hub, warns Trump

US President Donald Trump has threatened to low up Iran's South Pars gas field if Tehran continues retaliatory strikes against Qatar. He also pr

Sara Ali Khan Faces Controversy Over Temple Visit Amid New Restrictions

Mumbai, March 19: Bollywood actress Sara Ali Khan, who visits the Kedarnath temple every year, is now facing scrutiny regarding her faith. The Ba

US earns its lowest-ever score on freedom index

A pro-democracy research group said Wednesday that freedom in the United States has declined to its lowest level since it started assessments a h

'FIRs for Biryani, Namaz & Iftar': Muslims Faced Several Attacks This Ramzan

Apart from these FIRs, there have been genocidal calls for mass killings, 'Khoon ki Holi' ahead of Eid this time.

Ugadi: Temples in Hyderabad Teem with Devotees

Clad in new clothes, devotees thronged nearby temples at their residence and offered special prayers. A majority of them visited Lord Sri Ganesha

Bloodbath in Markets, Sensex Crashes by 1,953 Points at Open

The steep fall comes after damage to energy infrastructure amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia

Amogh Jwala Military Exercise Concludes with Lieutenant General Dheeraj Seths Oversight

New Delhi, March 19: The Amogh Jwala military exercise concluded on Wednesday at the Babina Field Firing Range in Jhansi. Lieutenant General Dhee

GATE 2026 Result Time: IIT Guwahati to announce scores today at gate2026.iitg.ac.in; check steps to download and key details

GATE 2026 results are expected on March 19. Candidates can check their scores and ranks on the official website. The GATE exam is crucial for pos

Dhurandhar 2 best scene goes viral, sparks spoiler outrage as Hamza takes revenge on Hindu darpok qaum terrorist: Watch

Dhurandhar 2 Best Scene: A leaked clip from Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge has caused a stir online. Fans are upset about spoilers, while the film gar

Flight status Indigo, Air India, SpiceJet update: Delhi rain to affect flight operations on March 19? Check details

Flight cancelled today: Due to rainfall and thunderstorms in Delhi, there are chances that IndiGo, Air India, and SpiceJet flight operations migh

Nearly 18,000 people in 18-45 age group died due to heart attacks in Haryana in 6 years

Chandigarh, Mar 19 (PTI) Nearly 18,000 people in the age group of 18-45 died due to heart attacks or heart failures in Haryana between January 20

Doraemon Director Tsutomu Shibayama Passes Away at 84 Due to Lung Cancer

Shibayama worked as an animation director on shows like 'Dokonjo Gaeru' and 'Ganso Tensai Bakabon.'

Barcelona Dominates Newcastle to Secure Champions League Quarterfinal Spot

Madrid, March 19: Barcelona delivered an outstanding performance, defeating Newcastle United 7-2 and securing their place in the UEFA Champions L

Nara Lokesh Announces AP Job Calendar 2026

Over 10,000 government posts to be filled; annual Ugadi job notification promised for youth.

Ghaziabad Police Arrest Notorious Criminal After Encounter, Injured in the Process

Ghaziabad, March 19: The Wave City police team has successfully apprehended a wanted criminal following an encounter. The suspect was shot in the

Rahul, Priyanka meet Gadkari; flag concerns over new vehicle fees in Rajasthan

The revised rate applies specifically to eligible non-commercial vehicles equipped with a valid FASTag

Devotees Flock to Temples in New Delhi as Navratri Celebrations Begin

New Delhi, March 19: The Navratri festival has commenced, marking the beginning of the Chaitra month. Early this morning, long queues of devotees

Drones Seen Over US Army Base Where Rubio Lives Amid Iran War: Report

A major security breach was reportedly detected at a high-profile army base in Washington amid the United States' war against Iran.

Semaglutide Is Not A Quick Fix: Bariatric Surgeon Explains The Right Way To Use It

With generics poised to make semaglutide widely accessible in India, this medication has the potential to transform obesity care. But it cannot r

A plausible three-cornered fight in Tamil Nadu

The third player in Tamil Nadu electoral politics has always been a disruptor

Ishan Kishan: A Testament to Hard Work and Resilience in Cricket

New Delhi, March 19: Hard work is essential, and time does change. This statement perfectly encapsulates the journey of Ishan Kishan, the wicketk

Kerala Assembly polls: Pinarayi Vijayan set to file nomination from Dharmadam

This is the third time Pinarayi Vijayan is seeking a mandate from Dharmadam in Kannur

GATE 2026 Toppers List: Check all names of top scorers from this year and last year, and how to download results from gate2026.iitg.ac.in

GATE 2026 Toppers List: IIT Guwahati is set to announce the GATE 2026 results and toppers list today, March 19. Candidates can check their scores

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sensex Crashes 1,500 Points, Nifty 488 Down As Oil Crosses $110

Stock Market Live Updates Sensex Today: Markets witnessed a gap-down opening due to soaring oil prices.

Discover the Power of Humming Bee Breathing for Mental Clarity and Energy

New Delhi, March 19: In todays world, screen time has surged beyond physical activity. This shift has led many to face various health issues. Ins

Iran War: Asian shares fall as oil tops USD 111 barrel, Wall Street slumps

Shares retreated Thursday in Asia after stocks on Wall Street slumped as oil prices spiked at more than USD 110 a barrel. US stocks also sagged d

Significant Drop in Pollution Levels Across NCR Due to Rain and Strong Winds

Noida, March 19: A sudden change in weather on Wednesday evening brought relief to the entire NCR region. Strong winds, dust storms, and light to