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Vikram Doraiswami Appointed as Next Indian Ambassador to China

Doraiswami is currently serving as the High Commissioner of India to the United Kingdom

BJP Lists 88 for Assam Polls; Sarma from Jalukbari

The party named former Congress leader Pradyut Bordoloi as its candidate from Dispur assembly seat.

Thousands of Moldovans cut off from water after Russian strike on Ukrainian hydropower plant

BALTI (Moldova), Mar 19: Tens of thousands of Moldovans have been left without water after a Russian strike on a hydroelectric plant in neighbour

Thai Parliament convenes to vote for new Prime Minister with incumbent leader expected to stay

BANGKOK, Mar 19:The Thai Parliament convened Thursday as lawmakers prepared to vote for a new prime minister, more than a month after a general e

EU summit will focus on Iran war, loan to Ukraine blocked by Hungary

BRUSSELS, Mar 19: European Union leaders are holding a summit in Brussels on Thursday for talks on the Iran war, energy prices, migration and an

BJP Fields Charantimath For Bagalkot Bypoll

BJP intent to bank on familiarity and caste arithmetic to reclaim the seat.

At least 19 killed due to heavy showers, thunderstorm in Pakistans Karachi

KARACHI, Mar 19: At least 19 people have been killed in various rain-related incidents in Pakistans Karachi which was hit by heavy showers, thund

SC Quashes Criminal Proceedings Against Elvish Yadav in Snake Venom Case

A bench of Justices MM Sundresh and N. Kotiswar Singh found procedural lapses in the manner in which the complaint and FIR were filed and noted t

Uttarakhand CM Wishes Residents a Prosperous Hindu New Year

Dehradun, March 19: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami extended warm greetings to the residents of the state on the occasion of Hindu

Dont put cart before horse: Court rejects Lalus plea seeking unrelied documents for trial

NEW DELHI, Mar 19: A Delhi court has rejected the pleas of former railway minister Lalu Prasad Yadav and his wife Rabri Devi seeking over 1,600 u

Iran seeks compensation from UAE over US strikes on its territory, UN ambassador letter says

DUBAI, March 19 (Reuters) Iran seeks compensation from the United Arab Emirates, accusing it of enabling U.S. attacks against Iranian territory,

Tehran intensifies attacks on Gulf energy facilities after Israel hits Iranian gas field

A ship burnt off the coast of the United Arab Emirates and another was damaged off of Qatar, underscoring the ever-present danger facing vessels

Rajnath Singh Emphasizes the Need for a Self-Reliant Drone Ecosystem in India

New Delhi, March 19: Defense Minister Rajnath Singh addressed the National Defense Industries Conclave in New Delhi on Thursday. He highlighted t

No delays in Telangana renewable energy projects: Union Minister

Hyderabad: No grid power-based renewable energy projects have been cancelled or delayed in Telangana, Shripad Yesso Naik, Union Minister of State

Assam election 2026: BJP releases list of candidates; CM Himanta Sarma to contest from Jalukbari

The Bharatiya Janata Party has unveiled its initial list of 88 candidates for the Assam assembly elections, with chief minister Himanta Biswa Sar

What does passed in Guillotine mean in parliament?

Guillotine is a key parliamentary tool used to fast track budget approval by putting every pending Demands For Grants to votes at once

Maharashtra staff unions serve strike notice for April 21 over pension, recruitment issues

Employee unions have formally informed the State government of their decision to proceed with the agitation

Olivia Frasers exhibition explores meditation through geometric forms

Olivia Frasers ongoing show draws on the traditions of Indian miniature painting while exploring ideas of breath, meditation and inner landscapes

'Put down books, fall in love': Chinese university urges students to romance during spring holiday amid birth rate crisis

A Sichuan aviation college urges students to see the flowers and enjoy romance during April 1-6 spring break, aligning with China's push for new

Arab Nations Denounce Iran Strikes, Urge End to Threats

The meeting was attended by foreign ministers from Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Trk

Fresh Snowfall In Higher Reaches Of Kashmir, Heavy Rains Lash Plains

Srinagar, Mar 19: The tourist resorts of Gulmarg and Sonamarg, along with several areas in the higher reaches of Kashmir, experienced fresh snowf

Celebrating Hindu New Year: Diverse Festivities from Chaitra Navratri to Ugadi

New Delhi, March 19: The first day of Chaitra month, observed on Thursday, marks a significant festival day across India. In Northern India, it i

Filmmaker Michal Kwiecinski presents lively new Frederic Chopin biopic

As the poet of the piano comes to town in a new avatar, Polish filmmaker Michal Kwiecinski discussesChopin, A Sonata in Paris, the well-crafted b

Seven-ton meteor that fell from Cleveland sky could be seen several states away

The meteor unleashed an energy of 250 tons of TNT when it broke apart, causing a loud boom

Canadian High Commissioner meets Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi to discuss investment

India-Canada partnership gains new momentum, High Commissioner calls UP an emerging hub of investment and innovation

Silver futures tumble Rs 9,031 to Rs 2.39 lakh/kg amid crude oil surge, Fed stance

New Delhi, Mar 19 (PTI) Silver futures tumbled by Rs 9,031 to Rs 2.39 lakh per kilogram on Thursday, marking the seventh straight session of loss

UAE Condemns Irans Attack on Habshan Gas Facility, Operations Halted Temporarily

Abu Dhabi, March 19: Iran has launched an attack on the gas facility field shared by Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). UAE officials have

Assam polls: BJP releases first list of 88 candidates, CM Sarma to contest from Jalukbari

According to the list, Bhupen Kumar Borah, who also joined the BJP recently after leaving the Congress, will contest from Bihpura seat.

Thailand re-elects Anutin Charnvirakul as Prime Minister in parliamentary vote

Anutin Charnvirakul has been elected Thailand's prime minister by the new parliament. His party secured a significant victory in the recent elect

BJP Unveils First List of 88 Candidates for Assam Assembly Elections

Guwahati, March 19: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has released its first list of candidates for the Assam Assembly elections, announcing the n

AI Can Deepen Gender Biases at Workplaces if Unchecked

From a government perspective, there is an India AI mission, there is digital public infrastructure to focus on. From a corporate perspective, th

Free trade between India and Russia is being worked upon, official says

India and Russia are boosting economic and financial ties. Sergey Glazyev highlighted the importance of this partnership. They are working on fre

Donald Trump losing the 'Epic' Iran war? How Tehran is quietly flipping the battlefield narrative against the mighty US and Israel

Who is winning US-Iran war? US and Israeli strikes have inflicted significant damage on Iran, eliminating top leaders and military assets. Howeve

Iran To Lebanon To Iraq: Heavy Casualties Reported Amid US-Israel-Iran War

Thousands have died across the Middle East following US and Israeli attacks on Iran and retaliatory Iranian strikes, with casualties reported in

'Kingdom not going to succumb to pressure...: Saudi Arabia warns Iran of military action

Singer Mangli Issues Apology; Revised KD: The Devil Song Coming Soon After Backlash

Additionally, a criminal complaint regarding the song was filed with the Delhi Police Cyber Cell.

Swap And Steal: Hyderabad Man Arrested For Replacing Gold Rings With Fake

He would browse gold rings like any other customer, wait for a moment when the staff looked away, and quietly swap the originals with fake pieces

'Gulf States Have Significant Capabilities': Saudi's Big Warning To Iran

Amid Iran's continued attacks on the energy facilities of its Middle Eastern neighbours, Saudi Arabia's foreign minister, Prince Faisal bin Farha

Dhurandhar 2 review: Ranveer Singhs action-packed storm

Dhurandhar: The Revenge continues from where the first part ended. After the death of Rehman Dakait, the power struggle in Lyari intensifies. At

As Missiles And Drones Rule Skies, Gulf Countries Prepare For Eid On Friday

Amid intermittent missile and drone attacks, sirens, and a palpable sense of uncertainty, citizens and residents across the Gulf region are prepa

1,000 Indians still in Iran, 23,000 students in Gulf could not appear in CBSE exams: MEA to Par panel

There are about 1,000 still in Iran, but not all of them necessarily wish to leave, chairman of the panel Shashi Tharoor told reporters here afte

Realme launches P4 Lite 5G smartphone with 7,000 mAh battery

Realme has used MediaTek Dimensity 6300 5G chipset in the P4 Lite 5G with up to 6GB RAM and 128GB storage

Anil Ambani Faces CBI Questioning In Bank Fraud Case

New Delhi, Mar 19: Industrialist Anil Ambani appeared before the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday for questioning in connection

Bollywood Erupts as Ranveer Singhs Dhurandhar 2 Takes Over Social Media

Many are calling the sequel a new benchmark for the action-espionage genre in India.

Sculptor Satyanarayan: Every Devotee of Ram Temple Feels Blessed

Ayodhya, March 19: President Droupadi Murmu arrived in Ayodhya on Wednesday. During her visit, she inaugurated the Shri Ram Yantra and Shri Ram N

Saudi Aramco-Exxon refinery SAMREF in Saudi Arabia's Yanbu targeted

Attack comes amid heightened regional tensions and ongoing disruptions to Gulf oil exports following Irans blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

GATE Result 2026 Website: Official site vs fake links, dont check your scorecard before reading this

GATE official website: Candidates awaiting the GATE Result 2026 are urged to access their scores exclusively through the official GOAPS portal an

How the law of naval warfare applies to the Strait of Hormuz

Kensington (Australia), Mar 19 (The Conversation) The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow body of water adjacent to Iran and Oman, which connects the Pe

Assam Assembly Elections 2026: Pradyut Bordolois BJP switch ripples through family as son Prateek Bordoloi quits Margherita race on Congress ticket

Prateek Bordoloi has withdrawn his candidacy for the Margherita Assembly seat. He was set to contest on a Congress ticket. His decision follows h

Israelis drove decision to start war, says former Director of the US National Counterterrorism Centre Joe Kent

The Ayatollah didnt fear dying... he knew if he was killed the regime would survive: Kent

'Women see Rahul Gandhi as brother': Congress MP Sukhdeo Bhagat slams Kangana Ranaut for 'tapori' remarks

Congress and Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders have strongly criticized BJP MP Kangana Ranaut. They are reacting to her recent comments about Congress lead

GATE Result 2026 Live Updates: When Will IIT Guwahati declare GATE 2026 results on gate2026.iitg.ac.in; check the latest updates here

Messi Scores 900th Goal, Yet Inter Miami Exits CONCACAF Champions Cup

New Delhi, March 19: Argentine football legend Lionel Messi has become only the second player in history to score 900 goals in professional footb

Denis Villeneuve Says Dune: Part Three Will Be a Thriller, Unlike Previous Films

The film is expected to be shot largely on film, with IMAX digital used for desert sequences.

IMD Issues Orange Alert For Heavy Rain In J&K, Ladakh

New Delhi, Mar 19: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange colour warning for heavy rainfall over Jammu and Kashmir and La

SC quashes FIR against Elvish Yadav in snake venom case

The Supreme Court on Thursday quashed the criminal proceedings against YouTuber and Big Boss OTT winner Elvish Yadav in a case registered linked

PM Modi Extends Ugadi Wishes, Says Festival Conveys 'Deeper Meaning Of Life'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday greeted the people of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana on the occasion of Ugadi.

National Commission for Women Summons Singer Badshah Over Controversial Song Tattiari

Mumbai, March 19: The National Commission for Women (NCW) has issued a summons to singer Badshah regarding his recently released song Tattiari, f

Tacit TMC-BJP understanding dominating Bengal poll narrative: Congress leader Pradip Bhattacharya

West Bengal's political landscape faces a tough election. Senior Congress leader Pradip Bhattacharya points to a perceived understanding between

Ai+ Smartphone Signs as Official Smartphone Partner for 2 Leading IPL Teams

Ai+ Smartphone today announced as the Official Smartphone Partner for 2 leading teams - Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders for the upcoming

Melbourne Shocker: Teen stabs woman on her way to work inside shopping centre; arrested

A shocking incident unfolded in Melbourne's south-east. A teenage boy allegedly stabbed a woman as she walked to work at M-City Shopping Centre i

IPL 2026: Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders get Ai+ Smartphone as partner

IPL 2026: Ai+ Smartphone has partnered with Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders for the upcoming IPL season, aiming to boost fan engagement.

BJP List for Assam Assembly Elections 2026: Himanta Biswa Sarma eyes sixth Jalukbari win; Pradyut Bordoloi to fight from Dispur

The Bharatiya Janata Party has announced its first list of candidates for the Assam elections. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma will seek a six

No-flame kitchens keep restaurants running

As restaurants face an LPG shortage due to the ongoing conflict between US-Israel and Iran that has disrupted supply from West Asia, some of them

Soil Pollution: Environmental Concern and the Way Forward

Dr. Lakhvinder Singh lakhvinderofficialrecord@gmail.com We all discuss pollution almost daily and our discussions mostly revolve around air qual

Dinesh Karthik and Deepika Pallikal Welcome Their Baby Girl

New Delhi, March 19: Former wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik and squash star Deepika Pallikal have welcomed a baby girl into their family. The

Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Pinarayi Vijayan, LDF will not get a third term, says G Sudhakaran

Former CPI(M) leader G Sudhakaran predicts a change in Kerala's political landscape. He believes the ruling LDF will not secure a third term in o

IPL 2026: Ishan Kishan Named SRH Interim Captain, Abhishek Sharma Vice-Captain

Ishan Kishan will lead Sunrisers Hyderabad as interim captain in IPL 2026, with Abhishek Sharma as vice-captain, while Pat Cummins recovers from

Govt Introduces E-Notice System To Curb Toll Evasion

New Delhi, Mar 19: The Government has amended the National Highways Fee Rules, 2026 to strengthen toll compliance, enhance transparency in toll o

Trump may push Japan for help with Iran war in White House meeting

President Trump seeks Japan's support for the war on Iran. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi faces a difficult choice. She must balance US demands wi

AI Bias May Worsen Gender Inequality in Jobs: ILO Report

Since AI models are trained on historical data that often reflects male-dominated patterns, they risk reinforcing discrimination in hiring, pay,

Sarke Chunari Song Row: Women's Commission Summons Nora, Sanjay Dutt and Producers for Inquiry

The commission stated that the song appears to be sexually suggestive and objectionable, which leads to the violations of provisions under the Bh

Ugadi Celebrated with Fervour in Telangana

A highlight of the festivities was the preparation and consumption of 'Ugadi pachadi', which is made of neem flowers (bitter), raw unripe green m

Packaged Food and Beverage Market Set to Surge by 50% in Four Years, Driven by Quick Commerce: Report

New Delhi, March 19: The packaged food and beverage market in India is projected to grow by 50% over the next four years, reaching approximately

Iran hangs three convicted of killing police in recent unrest: Judiciary

Iran executed three people on Thursday convicted of killing police officers and carrying out operations in favour of the United States and Israel

Russia-Ukraine peace talks paused amid Iran war: report

Izvestia said the Kremlin had confirmed the pause and that the Iran war could push Kyiv towards compromise.

President Droupadi Murmu Participates in Shri Ram Yantra Installation Ceremony in Ayodhya

Ayodhya, March 19: A spiritual and historical confluence was witnessed in Ayodhya on the first day of Vasant Navratri and the Hindi New Year, as

Opinion: Opinion: No Partners, No Power? The Shrinking Circle Of Vijay's TVK

In politics, timing is everything. And in Tamil Nadu, timing without alliances is often nothing. By insisting that he will neither join an allian

Powerful solar storm to light up Canada skies as Rare aurora borealis display expected nationwide, everything you need to know about the location, timing and best viewing conditions

Canada is set for a spectacular light show this week. A powerful solar storm is predicted to bring the aurora borealis to many parts of the count

Hyderabad girl ends life after parents restrict relationship

Hyderabad: A 19-year-old Hyderabad girl died by suicide after her parents imposed restrictions on her relationship. The incident took place in Sr

NSA Doval, Sergio Gor discuss geopolitical issues in extremely fruitful meeting

United States Ambassador Sergio Gor held a productive meeting with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval. They discussed security and geopolitical

AP Job Calendar 2026 released: Check vacancies, recruitment schedule, steps to download and other key details

Andhra Pradesh government has unveiled a 2026 Job Calendar, planning to fill 10,060 vacancies across departments. The recruitment drive, starting

Could A Smart Pillow Help You Stop Scrolling Before Bed? Glasgow Scientists Think So

Computing scientists at the University of Glasgow have built a prototype pillow with a built-in speaker and tactile sensors, designed to let user

Snehlata Vasaikars Gudi Padwa memories hide a price story

Mumbai: Actress Snehlata Vasaikar, in an exclusive conversation with IANS, expressed her happiness and thoughts over the festival of Gudi Padwa,

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan Will Contest From Dharmadom Constituency

Pinarayi Vijayan has filed the nomination from Dharmadom Constituency; he is contesting the Assembly election for the seventh time in his politic

Kerala 2026 Assembly elections: Pinarayi Vijayan files Dharmadom nomination, eyes seventh Assembly term

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has filed his nomination papers for the Dharmadom Assembly constituency. This marks his seventh Assembly e

Man Shocked To Find Piece Of Glass In Swiggy's Noice Dark Chocolate, Brand Responds

An X user posted pictures of a dark chocolate with a piece of glass stuck inside it.

RNFI introduces cardless cash withdrawals via UPI QR with Jio Payments Bank

The facility enables instant, cardless cash availability across urban, semi-urban and rural India as access to cash remains crucial for millions

Building Indias intralogistics backbone: How Godrej Enterprises is engineering global capacity through advanced storage solutions.

Vikas Choudaha, Business Head Storage Solutions, Godrej Enterprises Group

OTT release this week (Mar 16-Mar 22): 11 movies and shows streaming new on Netflix, Prime Video, JioHotstar and ZEE5

Latest OTT releases this week (March 1622) are headlined by the war epic Border 2 on Netflix and Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man. From the psych