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Stock markets shut on Mahavir Jayanti, partial trading on MCX, full closure on NCDEX

BSE and NSE remained closed on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, on account of Shri Mahavir Jayanti, the 2624th birth anniversary of Lord Mahavira. This i

'Will blow up Kharg Island, oil wells if'...: Trump's ultimatum to Iran

Donald Trump has threatened to target key civilian infrastructure in Iran, including water, energy and oil facilities, if tensions escalate and t

US strikes Iran's Isfahan with 2,000-pound bunker-buster bombs, Trump posts clip

President Trump just posted raw video of MASSIVE explosions lighting up the night sky over Isfahan, Iran believed to be from U.S.-Israeli airstr

Attacks on healthcare in Lebanon surge as humanitarian access tightens in Gaza: UN

Inthe Gaza Strip and the West Bank, continued airstrikes, shootings and growing restrictions are making it increasingly difficult for humanitaria

Middle East conflict could shave off 1 pc point from Indias FY27 GDP growth projections: EY

NEW DELHI, Mar 31: Indias real GDP growth for the next fiscal could erode by around 1 percentage point, while retail inflation could rise by abou

Super Bowl Heading Back to Las Vegas in 2029

The 2029 Super Bowl will highlight a busy sports calendar for Las Vegas in the coming years.

Nalanda Temple Stampede: Nitish Kumar Announces Rs 6 lakh Ex-gratia

Nitish Kumar announces 6 lakh ex-gratia for victims families, directs relief and medical aid after Nalanda temple stampede.

BSP Govt Essential For Effective Implementation Of Reservation, Says Mayawati

LUCKNOW, Mar 31: BSP chief Mayawati on Tuesday said effective implementation of reservation policies for Dalits, tribals and backward classes is

'No one but you can stop Gulf war': Egypt's Sisi appeals to Trump amid Iran conflict

Sisi urges US President Trump to stop escalating Iran war, warns of global energy shocks, praises Trump for ending Gaza war, as Trump threatens n

Jubilant Foods not to renew licence franchise agreement with Dunkin

NEW DELHI, Mar 31:Jubilant FoodWorks Ltd, the countrys leading quick service restaurant chain operator, has decided not to renew its franchise ag

White House flags limited Hormuz passage, seeks Arab support for war costs

Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt indicated that oil traffic through the Strait of Hormuz could pick up, with around 20 tankers expected to transi

Lupin gets tentative nod from USFDA for generic Sugammadex injection

NEW DELHI, Mar 31: Pharma major Lupin Ltd on Tuesday said it has received tentative approval from the US health regulator for its generic version

Trump says willing to end war with Iran even if Hormuz Strait remains closed: US media

Donald Trump is reportedly open to ending US military operations against Iran even if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, opting to avoid a prol

New IT law, higher securities transaction tax on F&O trade to kick in from April 1

NEW DELHI, Mar 31:The new income tax law and other budgetary provisions, including higher Securities Transaction Tax (STT) on F&O trade and lower

Rupee falls 9.88 per cent in FY26, biggest drop in 14 years amid oil surge, dollar strength and West Asia conflict pressures

The Indian rupee fell 9.88% in FY26, marking its steepest annual decline in 14 years, driven by rising crude oil prices, foreign fund outflows, a

Middle East crisis increases EU fuel import bill by $14.9 billion: Reports

MOSCOW, Mar 31: The conflict in the Middle East has cost the European union 13 billion euros ($14.9 billion) in additional energy import bills, E

RBI Extends Deadline for Capital Market Exposure Rules to July 1

New Delhi, March 31: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has extended the deadline for implementing its revised capital market exposure rules by thre

BJP Releases 4th List For West Bengal Assembly Elections

Dalim Roy replaced Kaushik Roy from Mayanguri (SC) Assembly constituency ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections 2026.

Granules Life Sciences Hyderabad plant gets VAI inspection classification from U.S. FDA

The establishment inspection report (EIR) was issued following a current good manufacturing practice (cGMP) and pre-approval inspection (PAI) of

Rajasthan Royals outplayed us: CSK batting coach Michael Hussey on their IPL 2026 opener

Hussey remains optimistic, expecting significantly improved batting performances going forward in the tournament.

Moderate To Heavy Rainfall Lash Kashmir; Baramulla Records Highest Precipitation

SRINAGAR, Mar 31: Moderate to heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms was recorded across Jammu and Kashmir over the past 24 hours, Meteorolo

Naxalism in India Declining, Claims Union Minister Anil Rajbhar

New Delhi, March 31: The political discourse surrounding Naxalism in India has intensified once again. Following recent comments by Union Home Mi

Jo Nesbs Detective Hole series review: A welcome return to Nordic noir

Twisty, thrilling, dark and uncomfortably violent, this adaptation of Jo Nesbs fifth Harry Hole book is coolly gripping, thanks to its otherworld

Very emotional: Ravindra Jadeja reflects on his exit from five-time IPL champions CSK

Ravindra Jadeja said he is enjoying his return to Rajasthan Royals, the franchise where he began his IPL career and won his first title and is ap

Congress Leaders Extend Greetings on Mahavir Jayanti

New Delhi, March 31: On the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti, the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of the

Nation Was Sold A Half-Baked Scheme: Rahul Slams Govt On Smart Cities Mission

NEW DELHI, Mar 31: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi attacked the Modi government on Tuesday over its Smart Cities Mission, alleging the schemes objec

T.N. CM Stalins vehicle inspected by election flying squad on Tiruchi-Nagapattinam highway

Mr. Stalin, who landed at Thanjavur Air Force Station in a private aircraft on Tuesday morning, boarded his vehicle to proceed to Tiruvarur by ro

Magnum Ice Cream acquires 61.9% stake in Kwality Walls

KWIL has also announced changes at the top level. It has approved the appointment of Abhijit Bhattacharya as an additional (non-executive and non

Late CM Jayalalithaas property in Hyderabad seized, released after dues payment initiated; leased by Vijay Mallya

The ownership in the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporations records is still under the name of Jayalalithaa

Bihar stampede: At least eight killed, several injured at Nalanda's Maa Sheetla Mandir

Assam HSLC Result 2026 Date and Time: Check release timeline, official website, steps to download and other key details

Assam HSLC Result 2026 Date: The Board of Secondary Education, Assam will announce the HSLC (Class 10) Result 2026 on April 10. The examinations

Rahul Gandhi alleges PM Modi wants LDF to win Assembly elections in Kerala

Addressing an election rally in Kannur, Rahul Gandhi reiterates his charge that Congress-led UDF is fighting the combined forces of LDF and BJP i

Central Government Allocates Over 1,500 Crore to Strengthen Rural Development in Six States

New Delhi, March 31: The central government has taken a significant step to bolster rural local governance by releasing over 1,500 crore to six s

LeT operative Shabir Ahmed Lone arrested in Delhi, planned attacks in crowded areas

Turkish Intelligence Plot in South Asia

M A Hossain Serious allegations have emerged suggesting the presence of a covert foreign intelligence operation targeting Bangladeshs former Prim

Hormonal Changes Leading to Period Problems: Understanding the Symptoms

New Delhi, March 31: Many women experience discomfort such as abdominal pain, cramps, gas, nausea, or even diarrhea a day or two before their per

Sri Lanka raises electricity tariffs, issues strict energy conserving guidelines

The tariff hike means that those consuming over 180 units would see a 25% increase

Retired Officer Duped of 1.57 Crore in Mumbai Cyber Fraud

Mumbai, March 31: A 69-year-old retired senior official from the DN Nagar area of Andheri, Mumbai, fell victim to a cyber fraud scheme that laste

Israels parliament passes hanging penalty for Palestinian murder convicts

Jerusalem: Israels parliament on Monday, March 30, passed a law approving the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of murdering Israelis, a m

Jackie Shroff Pays Heartfelt Tribute to Tragedy Queen Meena Kumari with Special Video

Mumbai, March 31: Renowned Indian actress Meena Kumari stepped into the world of acting at just four years old, taking on family responsibilities

BRS MLA Kaushik Reddy Served CID Notice Over Jatara Incident

Directed to appear on April 4 over allegations of traffic obstruction and misconduct during Sammakka-Saralamma Jatara.

Tamil Nadu elections: TVK's Aadhav Arjuna owns assets worth over Rs 197 crore

Actor-politician Aadhav Arjuna, contesting from Villivakkam, has declared substantial assets. His affidavit reveals a combined wealth of over Rs

IPL 2026: Pressure On Rishabh Pant Ahead Of LSG Vs DC Match

Pant could not deliver as a leader and frontline batter in his first year at LSG. Injuries to key players, especially fast bowlers, made his job

Delhi Police arrest LeT's 'most-wanted' Shabbir Lone, who had Kalkaji temple as a target. How was he nabbed and what was his sinister plan?

Shabbir Ahmed Lone, the most wanted LeT commander, arrested by Delhi Police Special Cell, targeted Delhi's Kalkaji Temple and Gauri Shankar Templ

North Bengals high-stakes battle: Siliguri and Dabgram-Fulbari in the election spotlight

North Bengal's Siliguri and Dabgram-Fulbari constituencies are set for intense assembly election battles. Development, identity, and law and orde

Sonia Gandhi discharged after recovery from infection

NEW DELHI, Mar 31: Senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi was discharged from Sir Ganga Ram Hospital on Tuesday morning after recovering from a syst

Hollywood Director Zack Snyder Praises Huma Qureshi as a Top Actress

Mumbai, March 31: Renowned Hollywood director Zack Snyder has showered praise on actress Huma Qureshi. He described her as one of the finest tale

'Rs 50 for Pahado ki Taazi Hawa': Boy sells 'air' from Dharamshala in Delhi, buyers say 'alag to lag rha hai'. Watch

A young man selling fresh mountain air from Dharamshala for 50 in Delhi has gone viral on social media. The quirky video captures reactions of su

I Am Over the Moon: Arjun Rampal Celebrates Response on Dhurandhar 2

The film is produced by Jyoti Deshpande and Lokesh Dhar and released in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam languages.

Bihar stampede LIVE updates: At least 8 dead in stampede during prayers at Nalanda temple; 6 lakh ex gratia for victims

Bihar Chief Secretary to initiate probe; locals allege lack of security arrangement to control crowd

LG Sinha Condoles Loss Of Lives In Drowning Incident In Jammus Tawi River

JAMMU, Mar 31: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday expressed grief over the loss of lives in a drowning incident in the

Maharashtra Man Dies By Suicide, Blames Lover's Family For Harassment In Note

According to Dnyaneshwar Kokate's mother, his lover's family called him to meet them one day and brutally beat him up and humiliated him.

Indian-Origin Mangala Kuppa Named CIO Of US Labour Department

Mangala Kuppa will oversee information technology strategy, digital transformation and AI adoption across the agency.

Tragic Stampede at Bihar Temple Claims Seven Lives

Patna, March 31: A devastating incident occurred in Nalanda, the home district of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, during the Maghda fair on Tu

Video: Telangana govt school students ask for more food, punished

Hyderabad: In a shocking incident, students of a government school in Telanganas Nalgonda were punished by the principal after they asked for ext

PSEB Punjab Board Class 5, 8 result 2026 Date: Check release timeline, past trends, steps to download scorecard at pseb.ac.in

The Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) is anticipated to release Class 5 and Class 8 results for 2026 in the first week of April. Students can

HC acquits Punjab AAP MLA, 7 others in 2013 molestation case

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has acquitted AAP MLA Manjinder Singh Lalpura and seven others. They were convicted in a 2013 molestation and a

HC acquits AAP MLA Lalpura, 7 others in 2013 molestation case

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has acquitted AAP MLA Manjinder Singh Lalpura and seven others. They were convicted in a 2013 molestation and a

YouTube is now available in Android Auto for drivers but you can only listen, not watch. Here's why?

YouTube Android Auto: Google is reportedly testing a limited version of YouTube for Android Auto, allowing users to manage playback directly from

Focused Preparation Reflects the Growing Academic Pressure Faced by Students Nationwide Make this More Better

India’s intensely competitive entrance examination ecosystem spanning engineering, medical, government and management streams is increasing

Tragic Accidental Shooting Claims Life of Police Constable in Shopian

Srinagar, March 31: A police constable tragically lost his life due to an accidental shooting during duty in Shopian district, Jammu and Kashmir.

Junior engineer held for taking Rs 2.5 lakh bribe in Maharashtras Raigad

Thane: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has arrested a woman junior engineer from the Public Works Department in Maharashtras Raigad district for

History-sheeter held for firing at man in Thane

Thane: Police have arrested a 39-year-old history-sheeter for allegedly firing at a man at a petrol pump in Maharashtras Thane city, officials sa

Kuwaiti oil tanker anchored in Dubai attacked

A Kuwaiti oil tanker anchored in the Dubai port was hit by what appears to have been Iranian strikes, Kuwait's state news agency KUNA reported.

SI, 3 Constables Suffer Injuries in Firecrackers Explosion in AP

The seized firecrackers were supposed to be submitted in the court after inspecting them

Security Scenario Grave, Cannot Be Taken Lightly: Speaker Rather

Jammu, Mar 31: Speaker of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather on Tuesday said the security scenario cannot be taken li

Hyderabad: 3 vehicles gutted due to transformer blast in Miyapur

Hyderabad: At least three vehicles were gutted due to a transformer blast in Hyderabads Miyapur on Monday, March 30. The incident occurred in Mar

Tourists Flock to Srinagars Tulip Garden Despite Rainy Weather

Srinagar, March 31: Srinagars Tulip Garden is bustling with visitors these days. Over the past 14 days, a significant number of tourists have flo

Waheed Para Raises 32% Unemployment Concern, Calls For Filling 30,000 Vacant Posts

Jammu, March 31: Peoples Democratic Party legislator Waheed Para on Tuesday raised concerns over rising unemployment in Jammu and Kashmir, urging

UK economy limped into the end of last year before Iran war

Britain's economy saw minimal growth of 0.1% in late 2025, with the third quarter also registering the same figure. This sluggish performance, co

'Teach Palaniswami a lesson' in election, ensure DMK 2.O regime formation: Udhayanidhi Stalin

Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin urged voters to defeat AIADMK chief Palaniswami for allegedly trying to bring the BJP into th

NASAs Veggie System: Growing Plants in Space for Nutrition and Mental Health

New Delhi, March 31: As humanity prepares for deeper space exploration, the significance of plants has increased. They are essential not just for

Trump Signals He May End Iran War Without Reopening Hormuz

He indicated to aides that he is prepared to wind down military operations against Iran within a four-to-six-week timeline

Tourists cruise Tokyo waterways for cherry blossom views

Stampede at Temple in Bihars Nalanda Kills 8

A large number of devotees had gathered at the temple for worship

Kailash Kher Inspires Students at Whistling Woods International School

Mumbai, March 31: Renowned singer Kailash Kher is well-known for his unique and captivating singing style that resonates deeply with audiences. R

Soaring fuel prices drive German far-right AfD calls for a turn back to Russia

BERLIN, March 31 (Reuters) Germanys far-right Alternative for Germany (AFD) party has used surging energy prices to revive its longstanding call

Why Trump is trapped in an unwinnable war with Iran

A succession of shifting claims, missed deadlines and escalating threats has left Washington without a clear strategy in the war with Iran. As oi

Manoj Tiwari Supports Governments Efforts to Eradicate Naxalism

New Delhi, March 31: BJP MP Manoj Tiwari has expressed his support for the statement made by Union Home Minister Amit Shah regarding the fight ag

Centralized vs Distributed Material Handling Architectures in India: Where Conveyor Systems Fit in Modern Logistics Strategy

The logistics industry in India is growing rapidly and transforming from a scattered and small-scale warehousing to a more organised and larger-s

Tennis legend Leander Paes to join BJP as Bengal 2026 poll battle heats up

Leander Paes is joining the Bharatiya Janata Party today. This marks his entry into active politics. Paes is a celebrated athlete with numerous G

Kerala polls: Satheesan challenges CPI(M) to explain Pinarayis photo with Sabarimala case accused Potti before targeting Sonia Gandhi

Satheesans response came when reporters pointed out that after Rahul Gandhi sang a line from a popular parody song about CPI(M) leaders reported

'Hezbollah-inspired act of terrorism': FBI releases photos of reported Michigan synagogue attacker

Australia Considering Court Against Meta, Snapchat, TikTok And YouTube

Meta's Facebook and Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok And YouTube Aren't Fully Complying With Child Account Ban, Australia Says

Renault Duster 2026 review: Design, features, performance and relevance in todays SUV market

The Duster returns to a segment it once defined now sharper, more refined, and far more complete. Beyond the nostalgia, it finally feels like a

Who are Navya Kumari Meena and Deepika? Meet the RBSE class 12 toppers 2026; Check their scores, schools, and district details here

The Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE) has announced Class 12 results for Arts, Science, and Commerce streams on March 31. Over 8.5 la

PM Modi Inaugurates Emperor Samprati Museum in Gandhinagar

Gandhinagar, March 31: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Emperor Samprati Museum located at the Koba Tirth in Gandhinagar on the occas

Bihar Nalanda stampede: 8 women killed, injuries reported; What led to the chaos at Maa Sheetla Mandir?

Bihar Nalanda Stampede: A stampede occurred during puja at the Maa Sheetla Mandir in Maghra village, Nalanda, Bihar, on Tuesday. Local reports an

High Court acquits Punjab AAP MLA, seven others in 2013 molestation case

The Bench also quashed the FIR registered in March 2013 at the Tarn Taran police station under different sections of the IPC along with the provi

Several feared dead in stampede at Nalandas Sheetla Mata temple in Bihar

The district administration has now closed the temple to tackle the situation