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Kerala polls: Amid reports of rift in Congress, V.D. Satheesan says seat-sharing done without discord

Keralas Opposition Leader says UDF will return to power with over 100 seats despite sustained campaign of fake news targeting the Congress

20 Mar 2026 4:26 pm
Rupee crashes 82 paise to settle at 93.71 against U.S. dollar

Forex traders said the Indian rupee is under tremendous pressure as surging crude oil prices and a shift toward risk-aversion dented investor sentiments

20 Mar 2026 4:23 pm
NZ vs SA third T20I: Tom Latham shines as New Zealand beats South Africa to lead series 2-1

Batting conditions have been tricky and matches in the series have been low-scoring

20 Mar 2026 4:21 pm
A tax moratorium to enable a foreign AI invasion

The push for a permanent moratorium signals the U.S.s bid to dominate the AI-driven global economy

20 Mar 2026 4:21 pm
How poor oral health could affect your thinking and memory

Gum disease together with tooth loss can result in structural changes in the brain that produce cognitive decline and increase the likelihood of neurodegenerative disorders

20 Mar 2026 4:11 pm
20 Mar 2026 4:11 pm
Column by Devdutt Pattanaik | The Ravana of Ratanpur

Behind the modern political narratives of the Ramayana lie older memories that go back 3,000 years

20 Mar 2026 4:11 pm
Mammootty and Mohanlals Patriot to be the opening film at IFFLA 2026

This year IFFLA will feature 27 films, including seven narrative features, two documentary features, and 18 short films

20 Mar 2026 4:07 pm
Bondi Beach attack | From bloodshed to blooms: inside the making of a living memorial

Installations made with sunflowers, roses, orchids, wattles and bougainvillea left at the 2025 Bondi Beach massacre site will be unveiled at the Sydney Jewish Museum next year

20 Mar 2026 4:02 pm
Guindy Childrens Park closed after avian flu outbreak

Nearly 40 birds died in the facility since March 13 and samples sent to the National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases (NIHSAD) in Bhopal confirmed the presence of the H5N1 virus. The park will remain closed until results consistently return negative.

20 Mar 2026 4:02 pm
Satire | Dictionary of foreign policy

It involves the strategic use of hugs, medals, photo-ops, audio-less videos and more

20 Mar 2026 3:58 pm
ED attaches 5,046.91-crore assets in PACL case

The agency has thus far attached movable and immovable properties valued at approximately 22,656.91 crore, including assets located both in India and abroad in this case

20 Mar 2026 3:57 pm
Delhi HC pulls up Centre for failing to provide timeline on filling vacancies in minorities panel

The court had observed that the status report filed by the under Secretary of the Ministry of Minority Affairs on the issue was absolutely bald and vague.

20 Mar 2026 3:54 pm
World Sparrow Day | AI tool for awareness and conservation

To mark World Sparrow Day (March 20),Coimbatore-based NGO ChittukuruvigalArakkattalaipresents an AI-driven initiative to spread the word on conservation

20 Mar 2026 3:51 pm
Fight against hate speech must be on behalf of all, and not just limited to ones own community: Supreme Court

Justice Nagarathna said the court was against the phenomenon of hate speech, whether it was targeted at one or the other community

20 Mar 2026 3:51 pm
Kannada Development Authority Chairman releases book on Bhootaradhane

Author Poovappa Kaniyoor has revised and refined his research done 22 years ago and published it after it has matured.

20 Mar 2026 3:44 pm
Telangana Budget 2026-27| Allocations to farm, irrigation, energy sectors remain unchanged

Despite stupendous performance being put up by the Agriculture sector, the allocation for it is pruned to 23,179 for 2026-27 from 24,439 crore

20 Mar 2026 3:41 pm
Matrixport Rebrands as BIT in Strategic Repositioning

Publishes Trust Whitepaper outlining governance and operational frameworks as institutional participation in digital asset markets grows.

20 Mar 2026 3:41 pm
Anjarle: An Elevated Horizon by the Arabian Sea

A Liases Foras white paper identifies Maharashtras Anjarle as Indias most structurally compelling coastal land market undersupplied, infrastructure-primed, and priced at a fraction of Goa

20 Mar 2026 3:41 pm
The rise of vertical mobility

As cities build upward, elevators and smart mobility systems are becoming critical urban infrastructure

20 Mar 2026 3:41 pm
Bengalurus KIA named best regional airport in India and south Asia; moves to 41st spot in global rankings

While Terminal 2 became the first in India to receive a 5-star Skytrax rating, the airport has also achieved the highest Level 5 Accreditation under ACIs Airport Carbon, the BIAL said.

20 Mar 2026 3:39 pm
Firstsource Introduces Intelligence That Operates

A Full-Stack, Agent-First Model That Closes the Enterprise AI Deployment Gap

20 Mar 2026 3:31 pm
Crescel Reports Positive Randomized Controlled Trial Results for Biobotanical Skin Renewal Cream in Rosacea

Study Shows Greater Clinical Improvement vs.Metronidazole-Based Standard of Care with Favorable Tolerability

20 Mar 2026 3:28 pm
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan slams CPI(M) defectors, cites rise of parliamentary ambitions

They (G. Sudhakaran and T.K. Govindan) have destroyed their long political legacy. In our view, this amounts to betrayal joining hands with rivals to weaken the party, says Pinarayi

20 Mar 2026 3:26 pm
HRA exemption rises to 50% for salaried employees in Hyderabad under new IT rules

HRA exemption is a tax break for salaried employees living in rented houses.

20 Mar 2026 3:24 pm
APCRDA job mela on March 25

The event scheduled to be organised at the Skill Hub in Thulluru is expected to fill over 452 vacancies across multiple sectors

20 Mar 2026 3:21 pm
Mangaluru-Moodbidri NH 169 portion near Yedapadavu opens for traffic after month-long closure

The National Highways Authority of India has completed construction of one of the two-carriageways of Yedapadavu bypass facilitating traffic movement

20 Mar 2026 3:21 pm
FIFA fines Israeli FA for anti-discrimination rules breaches

A report by the disciplinary committee of world football's governing body found the IFA failed to take meaningful action against Beitar Jerusalem for persistent and well-documented racist behaviour.

20 Mar 2026 3:11 pm
Telangana Budget 2026-27 | State to launch Census from May 11

The Self Enumeration process will be conducted from April 26, 2026 to May 10, 2026

20 Mar 2026 2:57 pm
Massive fire at South Korea auto parts factory in Daejeon leaves 50 injured

At least 50 people were injured after a massive fire broke out at an auto parts factory in Daejeon, South Korea.

20 Mar 2026 2:53 pm
The need to safeguard artistic freedom is more urgent than ever, says Amol Palekar

The actor-director will receive METAs Lifetime Achievement Award on March 25 in New Delhi.

20 Mar 2026 2:51 pm
Upper age limit for Tamil Nadu Home Guards raised to 60 years

Following representations to revise the upper age limit for appointment to the Home Guards, the rules were amended and notified by the Home Department earlier this month

20 Mar 2026 2:51 pm