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Devotees Flock to Temples for Chaitra Navratri Celebrations

Bilaspur, March 19: The commencement of Chaitra Navratri has drawn large crowds to temples across the country. Devotees are lining up from the ea

Gujarat's Empty Diamond Trading Hub Mirrors Pain For $80 Billion Industry

The Surat Diamond Bourse was billed as the future of an industry. Spanning more floor space than the Pentagon, the $350 million complex in Gujara

Adityanath Warns Against Disrupting Harmony in UP Ahead of Festivals

During a high-level meeting held via video conferencing this evening, the chief minister reviewed preparations in view of Chaitra Navratri beginn

Day 20 Iran war: Gulf energy sites targeted as Israel expands strikes in Lebanon

The USIsrael offensive on Iran entered its 20th day on Thursday, March 19, as hostilities intensified and spread across the Gulf and into Lebanon

Deve Gowda's Abusive Relationship Reply After M Kharge's Married PM Jab

Former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda has responded to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's banter in Rajya Sabha, in which he said the JDS lead

Leaders Pay Tribute to Keshav Hedgewar on His Birth Anniversary

New Delhi, March 19: The birth anniversary of Keshav Baliram Hedgewar, the founder and first Sarsanghchalak of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (R

Modi Extends Wishes on Ugadi, Navratri, Gudi Padwa, Cheti Chand

Ugadi marks the start of a new year and I pray that the coming year is full of happiness, success and wonderful health: Modi

Swami Avimukteshwaranand Welcomes New Year with Call for Cow Protection

Varanasi, March 19: This year, the Indian New Year, Vikram Samvat 2083, was celebrated with great reverence and enthusiasm in Varanasi, Uttar Pra

Democrats storm out of U.S. Justice Department leaders briefing on Epstein files

Attorney General Pam Bondi went to Capitol Hill to try to quell bipartisan frustration over the Justice Departments handling of millions of files

Finland Ranked Happiest For 9th Year, Nordic Nations Top World Happiness Report 2026

Heavy social media use contributes to a stark decline in well-being among young people, with the effects particularly worrying in teenage girls i

NASA Rover Uncovers 4-Billion-Year-Old Buried River Delta On Mars

Using ground-penetrating radar, NASA's Perseverance rover has detected underground remains of an ancient river delta on Mars in some of the oldes

U.S. Lawmakers Express Concerns Over Social Medias Impact on Children and Democracy

Washington, March 19: U.S. lawmakers have voiced growing concerns about the extensive influence of social media platforms, transcending party lin

Wasnt allowed to share concerns about Iran war with Trump: Joe Kent

Joe Kent, the former counterterrorism director who resigned this week over concerns about the Iran war, said Wednesday that he and other senior o

Clouds Hover Over Delhi-NCR, Rain, Winds Expected Till Friday

The skies remain overcast on Thursday as temperatures hovered around 19 degrees Celsius in Delhi and surrounding regions, a day after dust storms

Nisha Millet: The Girl Who Overcame Her Fear of Water to Win Gold in Swimming

New Delhi, March 19: Nisha Millet is recognized as one of the most successful swimmers in the country. She has brought glory to India by winning

As West Asia war threatens gas supply, remembering a gas grid India never built

Indias push for the National Coal Gasification Mission to secure energy independence recalls a visionary 1955 proposal by Syed Husain Zaheer; ini

Iran War: Mystery drones spotted over Washington Army base where Rubio, Hegseth live amid escalating conflict

Iran war: Unidentified drones were observed over a Washington Army base where Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth r

'No More Israeli Attacks Unless...': Trump After Iran Hits Qatar's LNG Plant

US President Donald Trump has said Israel will not attack Iran's valuable South Pars gas field unless Tehran unwisely decides to attack a very in

Champions League: Barcelona scores 7 against Newcastle, Liverpool defeats Galatasaray to advance

Bayern Munich defeats Atalanta, set to meet Real Madrid in quarterfinal

70% Kerala MLAs face criminal cases, over half are crorepatis: ADR

Nearly 70 per cent of sitting MLAs in Kerala have declared criminal cases against themselves, while more than half are crorepatis, according to a

No Renewable Energy Projects Cancelled in Telangana: Centre

The Congress MP sought to know whether any renewable energy project contracts sanctioned, cancelled, delayed or kept in abeyance during the last

Humayun Kabir says AJUP to contest 182 seats in Bengal polls

Aam Janata Unnayan Party will contest 182 seats in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections. The party founder Humayun Kabir announced the plan. A

R Ashwin On Shivam Dube's Train Ride After T20 World Cup Victory: Don't Want To Read. Here's Why

Veteran cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has reacted to news of India all-rounder Shivam Dube commuting by train following the 2026 T20 World Cup fi

Trump Warns Iran of Destruction if Tehran Hits Qatar Again

Trump made his threat on social media Wednesday night as the war roiled global energy markets and Iranian missiles hit Qatar

Donald Trump extends Eid al-Fitr wishes

US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump sent Eid al-Fitr greetings to Americans. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also spoke with Kuwa

President Murmus Visit to Ayodhya: Inauguration of Shri Ram Yantra at Ram Temple

Ayodhya, March 19: President Droupadi Murmu will visit Ayodhya on Thursday. She is set to participate in several religious events at the Ram Janm

HDFC Bank Chairman Quits Citing 'Ethical' Concerns, Shares Fall 7%

HDFC Bank's part-time chairman and independent director Atanu Chakraborty resigned with immediate effect on Wednesday.

Kerala High Court quashes FIR against actress Shwetha Menon

The Kerala High Court has observed that maligning the character of a woman without any substance is a pernicious form of social violence. It also

Weather Update March 19: IMD warns of rain in Delhi, Hyderabad, and Ahmedabad today; hailstorms in Himachal and Uttarakhand. Check full forecast here

Today Weather Update: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of rainfall in Delhi, Hyderabad and Ahmedabad, predicting a change in

Iran war energy shock prompts global rethink on fossil fuel dependence

The Iran war has disrupted global oil and gas supplies, forcing nations to reassess energy security. Countries are exploring nuclear power, renew

Canadas population drops by 100,000 in late 2025 amid sharp fall in temporary residents

Canadas population fell by over 100,000 in Q4 2025, driven by a sharp drop of 171,000 temporary residents, especially study and work permit holde

DOJ antitrust head rejects politics in ParamountWarner Bros review

The US Justice Department will not speed up approval for Paramount's bid for Warner Bros Discovery. Antitrust chief Omeed Assefi dismissed claims

Tamil Nadu: No alliance with NDA, TVK to go alone says Vijay

Dismissing speculation about the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) aligning with the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) for the upcoming Tamil Nadu

FBI Director Kash Patel Highlights Need for Tech-Based Strategies Against Evolving Terror Threats

Washington, March 19: During a crucial hearing in Washington, Kash Patel faced tough questions from U.S. senators. As the Director of the Federal

US in talks with Brazil on critical minerals, US diplomat says at signing of Goias state deal

The United States is negotiating a critical mineral supply chain deal with Brazil. This comes despite recent diplomatic friction between the two

Mediation Skills Taught In Sign Language, A First In Country

In a first-of-its-kind initiative in the country, the Madhya Pradesh State Legal Services Authority has trained persons with hearing and speech i

'No oil, no money': Hungary's Viktor Orban brings Ukraine standoff to Brussels

European Union leaders meet in Brussels to finalize a vital loan for Kyiv. Hungary's Viktor Orban is obstructing the funding, demanding Ukraine r

Relief to 2.22 crore power consumers in Bihar, Regulatory Commission announces no tariff hike for next FY

Commission rejects Discoms proposal for 35 paise tariff hike across categories. It also merges two slabs into one for three categories of consume

JD Vance Defends Economic Policies Amid Rising Fuel Prices in Michigan Speech

Washington, March 19: In a recent speech delivered in Michigan, U.S. Vice President JD Vance defended President Donald Trumps economic policies.

Iran strikes push Qatar to UN again as Gulf energy sites come under fire

Iran War: Qatar has sent its ninth UN letter detailing Iranian aggression, with air defense systems intercepting hostile aerial targets and causi

Rajasthan Board Class 10 Results 2026 Tomorrow: Official Websites, Direct Link

RBSE Class 10 Result 2026: Once announced, the result link will be activated on the official website. Students will be able to access their score

SC dissolves NRI marriage, refuses to recognise US decree

New Delhi: The Supreme Court has dissolved the marriage between an NRI couple, invoking its extraordinary powers under Article 142 of the Constit

West Asia Conflict: Ex-counterterrorism official says he wasn't allowed to share concerns about Iran war with Trump

Former counterterrorism director Joe Kent resigned over Iran war concerns. He stated senior officials with doubts were not allowed to voice them

Bulldozers Strike Down Illegal Constructions in Lucknow

Lucknow, March 19: The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) has taken decisive action against illegal constructions by demolishing nine unauthoriz

India's Most Expensive Vehicle? Australia Man's Gurugram Video Sparks Laughter

Social media users were quick to respond, flooding the comments section with laughing emojis and witty remarks.

Leaders Extend Warm Wishes for Chaitra Navratri Celebrations

New Delhi, March 19: Several prominent leaders, including Union Home Minister Amit Shah, have extended warm wishes to the citizens of India on th

US expands visa bond rule to 50 nations

Washington: The US is expanding its visa bond programme to cover 50 countries from April 2, requiring foreign nationals seeking B1 and B2 visas f

Breaking News Live Updates: Kerala HC calls character slur against women a form of social violence

Prime Minister Modi Extends Greetings for Chaitra Navratri, New Samvat Year, and Gudi Padwa

New Delhi, March 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has conveyed his best wishes to the nation on the occasion of the commencement of Chaitra Navra

Taliban halts Riposte to Injustice ops temporarily against Pakistan during Eid after Gulf appeals

NCERT book ban, a chapter on judicial transparency

The top courts ban on an NCERT textbook exposes gaps in judicial accountability and public trust

Fitness Controversy Surrounds Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman Ahead of T20 World Cup

New Delhi, March 19: A new controversy has emerged in Pakistan cricket regarding the fitness of Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman. Reports indicate tha

Eid ul Fitr 2026 Moon Sighting India Time: When will crescent be seen in Delhi-NCR and when Eid ul Fitr will be celebrated? Check details

Eid al-Fitr moon sighting timings in India: In Delhi-NCR, the moon is likely to be visible on the evening of March 19. If the crescent is seen, E

Assembly elections 2026 LIVE: EC tightens grip on Bengal polls with strategic officer transfers as Trinamool faces protests over denial of tickets

The BJPs Central Election Committee held a meeting in New Delhi to discuss and finalise the names of the party candidates for the upcoming Assemb

Pentagon Warns of Unprecedented Challenge from Nuclear Powers Russia and China

Washington, March 19: Senior defense officials have informed lawmakers that the United States faces an unprecedented challenge in deterring two n

West Asia War: Qatar expels Iranian attaches as 'persona non-grata' after Ras Laffan missile strike, grants 24 hours to leave

US-Israel-Iran Conflict: Qatar has expelled Iranian military and security officials. They must leave within 24 hours. This action follows a missi

US Fed keeps interest rates unchanged, flags oil shock risks

Washington: Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the US central bank was keeping interest rates unchanged as it monitored the fallout from hi

Devotees Mark Chaitra Navratri with Prayers Across India

The air resonated with the sound of bells and hymns as the Aarti performed marked the commencement of the nine-day festival dedicated to Goddess

Indian wolf at Pilikula zoo gives birth to seven pups

This is the first time that an Indian wolf under captivity had given birth to pups at the park

US Fed Keeps Rates Unchanged: What It Means For Indian Stock Markets

US Federal Reserve's Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) kept federal funds rate unchanged at the range of 3.5 per cent-to-3.75 per cent.

16 Mumbai Suburban Services To Get 15-Car Trains From March 19

The Western Railway will convert 16 existing 12-car suburban trains into 15-car services from March 19 in a bid to enhance carrying capacity and

'Iran No Where Close To Nukes': Joe Kent In 1st Interview After Exit

A day after his much-talked-about resignation, which he claimed was in protest of the Iran War, Joe Kent, US President Donald Trump's former coun

World's Largest LNG Plant In Qatar Hit By Iranian Missile, Fire On Site

A Qatari complex housing the world's largest liquefied natural gas export plant suffered extensive damage amid a sharp escalation of attacks on e

Iran, Saudi Arabia trade warnings after gas attacks; Riyadh says 'we reserve the right to take military actions'

Iran and Saudi Arabia have issued sharp warnings following attacks on energy infrastructure across the Gulf. These strikes have caused oil prices

Iran War LIVE: Iran Targets Gulf Energy Sites After Strike On Key Gas Field

US Israel Iran War News LIVE Updates: Iran has been striking its Persian Gulf neighbours' energy facilities since the war started on February 28,

Fans Disappointed as Premieres of Dhurandhar 2 Cancelled Across Locations

'Dhurandhar' was released in theatres on December 5 last year and went on to become the highest-grossing film of 2025.

Earlier too, foreign mercenaries went to Myanmar via Mizoram

Border Porous, Area Out Of Junta's Control

Taking women founders global; Function-first innerwear for women

SonderConnect is taking its support for women entrepreneurs global with Indo-French Ignite x 2026. Krvvy, a D2C innerwear brand, is offering wome

Saudi Warns Patience With Iranian Aggression 'Not Unlimited'

We are going to use every lever we have, political, economic, diplomatic ... to get these attacks to stop, said Saudi foreign minister Prince Fai

Delhi Rain Alert: Are there chances of rainfall in capital, Noida and Gurugram today? IMD issues yellow alert and warns residents. Check forecast

Rain in Delhi today: Delhi-NCR region is likely to see partly cloudy skies with light rainfall and thunderstorms occurring during the day. The In

Epstein row: Pam Bondi reacts to subpoena, says will follow the law as Democrats stage walkout

Chaitra Navratri Day Two: Auspicious Timings and Rituals to Observe

New Delhi, March 19: The second day of Chaitra Navratri, a festival dedicated to the worship of Adishakti, will see the reverence of Goddess Durg

US national debt tops $39 trillion weeks into Iran war

America's national debt has crossed a record $39 trillion. This milestone occurs amidst the ongoing U.S.-Iran war. The rising debt impacts Americ

Word of the day - Peremptory

Understand the power of 'peremptory,' a word signifying unyielding authority and immediate compliance. This term, rooted in Latin, describes comm

Maharashtra government to issue ban on use of plastic flowers

Mr. Fadnavis was responding to the concerns raised by BJP MLC Sadashiv Khot around the increased use of plastic flowers, which is impacting the m

UK to tighten steel import quotas, hike tariffs to shield domestic industry

Britain is set to protect its steel sector. The government will reduce the tariff-free steel import quota by 60 percent. Imports above this new l

How MicrobioTx is using AI and a finger-prick test to decode gut health

Founded by Akanksha Gupta and microbiome researcher Dr Palok, the healthtech startup uses AI-driven metabolite analysis to profile gut microbes a

Social Media Impacts Youth Wellbeing, Girls Most Affected: UN Report

This year's World Happiness Report highlighted the impact of social media as many countries impose or mull legislative restrictions on social med

Revolutionary, mercenary, spy: US terror suspect has a long resume

Happy Chaitra Navratri 2026: 100+ wishes, HD images, Instagram quotes, WhatsApp status, messages and greetings to share on March 19

Happy Chaitra Navratri 2026 Images Wishes: Chaitra Navratri marks the beginning of the Hindu New Year and is a festival dedicated to the worship

Happy Ugadi 2026: 100+ wishes, images, quotes, greetings, WhatsApp messages and Instagram status you can share on Telugu and Kannada New Year

Ugadi 2026 Wishes, images and Quotes: Ugadi, a prominent festival celebrated in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana symbolizes a fresh start

Happy Gudi Padwa 2026: 100+ wishes, HD images, wallpapers quotes, greetings, WhatsApp messages and Instagram status for Marathi new year

Gudi Padwa 2026 wishes, HD wallpapers: Gudi Padwa marks the beginning of the Marathi New Year and the commencement of the Vikram Samvat and is ce

India, Pakistan ties remain a risk for nuclear conflict: U.S. Intelligence

The report stated that President Trumps intervention de-escalated the most recent nuclear tensions

Woman Says Bengaluru Metro Feels Like 'Luxury' After Travelling In 'Warm' And 'Crowded' London Tube

A viral Instagram video compares London Tube's lack of air conditioning to Bengaluru Metro's fully air-conditioned trains and stations, highlight

Trump Attends Return of US Aircrew Killed in Iran War Crash

It was the second time since the start of the conflict that Trump has traveled to Dover Air Force Base in Delaware, where the remains of US troop

How can temples be classified as 'industry', asks Tamil Nadu board in SC

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Abu Dhabi Closes Gas Facility Due to Falling Missile Debris

The United Arab Emirates' foreign ministry expressed strong condemnation of the attack, which it blamed on Iran

India's child deaths down sharply but are still a worry: UN

Woman Exposes Poor And Unhygienic Conditions Of London Tube In Viral Video

The London Underground faces criticism after a viral video shows urination and foul smells, challenging its reputation for safety and cleanliness

Strikes hit world's largest natural gas field in Iran, and Tehran retaliates with more attacks as West Asia war continues

West Asia War: Iran's attacks on energy facilities in the UAE and Qatar mark a dangerous escalation. Israel's targeted killings of Iranian offici