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TMC, Left, Cong strike rare chord on voter list row ahead of Bengal polls

Kolkata: In the run-up to the West Bengal assembly elections, an unlikely political convergence is taking shape in the state with the ruling TMC

Operate buses to other states, districts from satellite stands

Former corporator of MCC K.V. Mallesh feels this would considerably reduce the pressure on the suburban bus stand, city bus stand and the core ar

Top news of the day: Israel threatens to target any Khamenei successor as Iran tries to pick new leader; carried out strike on Iranian warship off Sri Lanka coast, says Pentagon chief

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Revellers throng Vizag beach to celebrate Holi

Morbi ceramic units face shutdown as propane supply dries up

Nearly 70% of the 900-odd ceramic units in Morbi rely on imported propane, consuming about 5,500 tonnes daily

Lack of stability in Cong. govt.: BJP

Major drinking water project costing 605 crore inaugurated in Tirunelveli district

Osmania General Hospital strengthens emergency trauma care with eFAST ultrasound system

Hindi words removed from entrance arch at Tiruchi Railway Divisional Office following political furore

Chief Minister M.K.Stalin had termed it as imposition of Hindi

UVI levels remain high in parts of Kerala, alerts issued in districts

According to a bulletin issued by theKSDMA on February 4, 2026, the highest level of UVI (eight) was recorded at Munnar in Idukki

QSR chains see dip in physical store additions as food delivery steps in

Data shows that the large QSR chains have all seen a drop in net new store additions in Q3FY26

UK imposes study visa bans on Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar, Sudan

London: The UK on Wednesday imposed a study visa ban on four countries accused of using the route as a backdoor entry to seek permanent refuge in

Is Indian Idol scripted? Shreya Ghoshal finally breaks silence

Hyderabad: Few singers in India command the kind of admiration and craze that Shreya Ghoshal enjoys. From soulful Bollywood melodies to chart-top

Raijor Dal follows ally Congress, names 11 candidates for Assam polls

Party fields nominees in a seat also contested by Congress, signalling differences over seat sharing

Academics urge APU to seek closure of FIR against students, say criminal law should be the last resort

Iran war breaks UN Charter, strike on school shocking, UN probe says

UN has strongly criticized Israel and the United States for their strikes on Iran, labeling these actions as violations of international law. The

Woman sentenced to 10-year rigorous imprisonment for husbands murder

CM threatening IAS, IPS officers in Telangana, says Harish Rao

Hyderabad: Siddipet MLA T Harish Rao on Wednesday, March 4, accused Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of threatening Indian Administrative

IISc and Pratiksha Trust launch moonshot project on brain co-processors

The primary goal of the moonshot project is to develop both implantable and non-invasive brain co-processors that can decode brain activity from

MP reviews electricity service expansion progress

Israel-Iran conflict: Oman Air restores flights halted for Ramzan offering relief to expats stuck in Gulf

Hundreds of Indian expatriates from the UAE are travelling to Muscat by road. The 450-km journey from Dubai takes about six hours, including roug

Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy slams Bandi Sanjays remarks on Rahul

Fifty years on, Rajans death continues to be shrouded in mystery

It was on March 1, 1976, that P. Rajan, a student of Regional Engineering College, Kozhikode, was taken into police custody alleging links with N

Watch: Sunil Gavaskar: Sanju Samsons innings was one of the finest T20 knocks we have seen

Former Indian batting legend Sunil Gavaskar looks ahead to the semifinal between India and England at the ICC T20 World Cup, his thoughts on Sanj

MP says passport mela to be held in Kodagu from April 8

Govt. will showcase Andhra model of education to the world, asserts HRD Minister Lokesh

It is striving to create 20 lakh jobs over the next five years and improve the skills of youth by soon launching the Naipunyam portal and utilisi

Burglary attempt at cooperative society in Manachanallur

Quote of the day by Don Miguel Ruiz: 'Don't Take Anything Personally. Nothing others do is because of you. What others say and do is...' lessons on emotional resilience and inner peace by spiritual teacher and The Four Agreements author

Quote of the day by Don Miguel Ruiz: Don Miguel Ruiz's quote, Don't Take Anything Personally, emphasizes emotional freedom by explaining that oth

Frequent transfers hitting governance in Telangana: Harish Rao

TNPDCL assistant engineer held on bribery charge

MCC to host solar-powered livelihood workshop for women, specially-abled on Friday

The programme is being organised in collaboration with the SELCO Foundation

U.S. carried out strike on Iranian warship off Sri Lanka coast, Pentagon chief says

The U.S. strike triggered a distress call and the Sri Lankan armed forces launched a search and rescue operation

22 injured in jallikattu in Tiruchi

Labour welfare centres opened in Tiruchi

Iranian warship sinks off Sri Lankas coast after submarine attack; 32 rescued, nearly 150 missing

Hyderabad: GHMC orders 100 pc collection of e-waste, bio-medical waste

Hyderabad: The Commissioner of the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC), RV Karnan, has directed officials to ensure 100 percent collec

Telugu inscriptions identified at Chennakesava temple

Watch: Trump is trying to stay out of jail, this is a broken president: Newsom

A.P. Jan Vishwas Bill decriminalises minor offences under 12 State Acts

The Bill passed by the Legislative Assembly also provides for repeal of two Acts

Inquiry needed against phone tapping, as it involves privacy issue, says Joshi

The Union Minister points out the contradiction in the statement of Home Minister G. Parameshwara on telephone tapping in the State

Are Americans getting nearly $4000 in tax refunds as promised by Trump? New IRS data reveals the truth

The average IRS tax refund in 2026 has reached $3,804, according to the latest IRS filing season data. That is 10.2% higher than last year. It br

Project management consultants appointed to oversee key projects in Tiruchi

NIT-C to conduct urban planning workshop for Kozhikode Corporation councillors

'We have only just begun': Hegseth says as US informs it now controls Iran airspace, waterways

American and Israeli forces have seized control of Iran's airspace and waterways. Military operations against Tehran are now in their fifth day.

Assembly approves Fire Service (Amendment) Bill, 2026

It enables the government to issue Fire Safety Certificates in place of NOC / licences and consider all Fire Services as Emergency Services

You could raise your Social Security check by 8% in a year - here's the strategy

Many retirees feel their Social Security money is not enough each month. There is a simple way to increase future payments. By delaying benefits

Snack shop owner killed by his assistant in Tiruvallur

Centre allocates 736 crore for drinking water, sewage projects in Anantapur

The funds have been allocated under AMRUT 2.0 and AIIB schemes by the Union government, says Anantapur MP

Women as producers, not beneficiaries: Honest hustle collective showcases 28 enterprises in Chennai

The Honest Hustle Collective returns for its third edition, bringing together over 28 women-led enterprises from across India.

Governments across world scramble to bring citizens home during travel chaos caused by Iran war

PARIS, March 4, 2026 (AP) Governments across the world scrambled to organize the return of their citizens from the Middle East on Wednesday as t

Kodikunnil Suresh invites G. Sudhakaran to Congress, slams CPI(M) for insulting senior leader

Expressing strong disapproval of the CPI(M) leaderships current stance, the MP describes the neglect and derogatory remarks directed at Sudhakara

New projects inaugurated by PM at Pondicherry University will enhance academic environment

Bengaluru techie ends life; dowry harassment angle being probed

The deceased, identified as Sushma, 35, was working with a private IT company and had been married to Puneeth Kumar for five years. The couple ha

This 60-year-old Idli spot in Hyderabad serves only two items

Hyderabads mornings have their own special rhythm. As shops begin to open and the streets slowly fill with people heading to work or college, the

Enrich and Alexios show out

Telangana: SSC hall tickets to be released likely on March 5

Hyderabad: The Telangana Board of Secondary Education is expected to release the TG SSC (10th Class) Hall Tickets for the 2026 examinations on Ma

How a Polymarket trader made $500,000 betting on the death of Irans Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

A mysterious trader on Polymarket earned over $553,000 by betting on Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's removal from power. This occu

Chief Minister inaugurates projects worth 147.68 crore in Salem district

Quote of the Day by Sun Tzu from The Art of War: If your opponent is of choleric temper, seek to irritate him. Pretend to be weak, that he may grow arrogant.

Ancient strategist Sun Tzu's wisdom on provoking choleric opponents and feigning weakness remains relevant today. By exploiting an adversary's te

Iran war LIVE: Pentagon holds emergency briefing as Tehran conflict escalates

Trichy Sankaran displays the fine art of accompaniment at Sandeep Narayans concert

Organised by MadRasana, the concert at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, was a musical dialogue that also featured V.V.S. Murari and K.V. Gopalakrishnan

Reinhard impresses

Community Conservation Leadership Award presented to seven persons in Erode district

Children Must Not Be Collateral Damage In Mideast War: UN Experts

The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child insisted that children must be protected during the war in the Middle East.

Under the Pump, Varun Chakaravarthy Puts in the Hard Yards To Regain Rhythm

Shivam Dube too has gone for runs.

Doctors body slams suspensions after Jadcherla mortuary dog incident

Hyderabad: The Telangana Government Doctors Association (TGGDA) has expressed strong resentment over the state governments decision to suspend me

Delivery agent arrested for assaulting security guard in K.K. Nagar

Canadian PM Carney says he backs strikes on Iran with some regret as world order frays

MELBOURNE, Australia, March 4, 2026 (AP) Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Wednesday he supported the strikes on Iran with some regret as

From a 1972 Mustang to a 95-year-old watch, Chennais vintage passion gets put on display

Collectors of everything vintage - cars, bikes, watches - share the secret to ensuring that their toys keep humming to the tune of time

The human cost of sanitation

In this series, we trace the unseen lives of the States sanitation workers, capturing the human cost, systemic failures, and hidden labour that k

Its too warm: Greenlands fishermen feel the climate heat

Traditional ice fishermen who make up half the local industry are seeing the most dramatic changes to the way they fish

Superhit Pakistani dramas new season confirmed, details inside

Islamabad: Pakistani television has delivered several memorable dramas over the past decade, spanning comedy, romance and thrillers. Among them,

Natural gas supplies to be affected after Petronet issues notices to buyers

Qatar has halted liquefied natural gas (LNG) production after its facilities came under attack from Iran.

Telangana: Tiger movement triggers panic in villages near Kammarpally forest

Hyderabad: Panic has spread among villagers living around the Kammarpally forest areas in Telangana after forest officials confirmed the movement

Gold and silver prices jump again today: Why are gold and silver rising as gold price surges 1.4% to $5,195 and silver rebounds 3.3% amid Middle East war?

Gold price today surged to $5,195, up 1.4%, while silver price today jumped 3.3% to about $86 as investors rushed to safe-haven assets. The rally

Bnei Menashe migration to Israel hits pause button amid West Asia war

The planned migration of the Bnei Menashe community from Mizoram and Manipur to Israel faces delays due to the current conflict in West Asia. Ini

Does This Video Show Damage Caused by Iranian Attacks in Israels Tel Aviv? No!

Neither is this video recent nor is it related to the recent Israel-Iran tensions.

Pak Could Be Next Country To Enter Iran-Israel War. Here's Why

The work done by a small Iranian suicide drone in Saudi Arabia may draw Pakistan, a country thousands of kilometres away, to the war in the Middl

Austrian tourist suffers eye injury after Holi mishap in Vrindavan

Vrindavan:An Austrian tourists Holi experience in Uttar Pradeshs Vrindavan derailed after someone threw ground colour mixed with stones directly

Should You Nap After A Heavy Feast? Ideal Time To Sleep After Meals Explained

While a nap after a heavy meal can feel heavenly, it increases your risk of digestive problems, acid reflux, or sluggishness. Read on to know if

At Jodhpurs Ajit Bhawan, lost royal recipes are revived by burying them underground

Hyderabad: Over 3,700 kg of adulterated dairy products seized in Banjara Hills

Hyderabad: Police seized approximately 3,790 kilograms of adulterated dairy products worth Rs 18.26 lakhs on Wednesday, March 4, in Banjara Hills

Pakistan targets Bagram airbase in major operation against Afghan Taliban

Pakistan launched Operation Ghazab lil Haq, targeting Bagram Air Base and over 50 Taliban positions along the border, using airstrikes, drones, a

If the unthinkable happened, these 4 US states would be safest, new map suggests

A simulation map exploring the possible impact of a nuclear strike on the United States suggests some areas could experience less immediate destr

Yemeni, Palestinian held in Hyderabad for MDMA peddling

Hyderabad: Two foreign nationals a Yemeni and a Palestinian were arrested by Hyderabad Police in a joint operation with the Hyderabad Narcotic

NATCO Pharma launches generic blood cancer treatment medicine in U.S.

The product is available in 1mg, 2mg, 3mg, and 4mg strengths and is distributed primarily through specialty pharmacies and clinics, NATCO Pharma

FBI activity sparks new questions in Nancy Guthrie case as investigators signal a turning point

Federal authorities are making significant moves in the Nancy Guthrie case. A former FBI agent notes several 'telling' signs suggesting the FBI i

BLA claims execution of seven Pakistani soldiers captured in Operation Herof II

The Baloch Liberation Army claimed it executed seven captured Pakistani soldiers after failed prisoner exchange talks, holding Pakistans military

Safe haven assets explained: What they are, how they work, and if you should invest

Safe haven assets are investments people choose during market volatility and global tension. These include gold, silver, Treasury bills, cash, sa

Iran's Cluster Bomb Missiles Raise Questions Over Russia And China's Role

Israeli experts have suggested that external assistance may have played a role, raising speculation about possible transfers of military know-how