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Barring eight days, Andhra relied on borrowings from RBI during 2024-25, says CAG report

TDP spokesperson says dependence on RBI loans was due to legacy issues left by the previous government, such as unpaid bills to contractors and e

One Week into Iran War, Dangers for US and Trump Multiply

Even after the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and devastating blows against Iranian forces on land, at sea, and in the air, the crisis has qui

Explosions Rock Irans Capital, And More Attacks Target Israel As US Warns Bombing Will Intensify

Dubai, Mar 7: Explosions sent up clouds of dark smoke in the Iranian capital city early Saturday, and Tehran retaliated by firing missiles at Isr

Objects of Desire from SIKAO, a nomadic gallery

Featuring collectibles from 47 artists and designers, the gallery makes a 2-day Mumbai stop before heading to Milan Design Week

Russia Provided Iran With Information To Help Tehran Strike US Military, AP Sources Say

Dubai, Mar 7: Israeli warplanes pounded Beirut and Tehran on Friday as Iran launched another wave of retaliatory strikes against Israel and Gulf

Commerce Ministry assures of restoration of full RoDTEP benefits to exporters from April 1: FIEO

Barring agricultural and processed food products, the government, on February 23, halved the rate of duty benefits under the Remission of Duties

Meri Zindagi Hai Tu ep 32 releasing today? Heres finale update

Hyderabad: Fans of the popular Pakistani drama Meri Zindagi Hai Tu are eagerly waiting for the release of its much-anticipated episode 32, which

Pakistan Increases Petrol, Diesel Prices By PKR 55 Per Litre, Highest-Ever Hike

Islamabad, Mar 7: In the first post-Iran war economic shock, Pakistan government in an overnight decision has increased petrol and high-speed die

Book Review | Roadmap of Terrains Uncharted

The book is organised to give a panoramic view of the hot spots and major trends in world affairs

ICC T20 World Cup: India-England semifinal sets global digital viewership record with 65.2 million peak on JioHotstar

The second semifinal of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 between India national cricket team and England cricket team has set a global record for

The dangers of AI animal slop videos | Explained

AI-generated videos can overstate or downplay the risks of humans interacting with wild animals, increasing chances of injuries, illness, and dea

Ram Charan Picks A.R. Rahman Over DSP, Reaping Early Dividends

Ram Charan, whose popularity has grown significantly across Hindi and Tamil markets, reportedly preferred a composer with a wider pan-India appea

Israel-Iran conflict: Explosion over Dubai airport, witness says

Dubai Media Office described a minor incident resulting from the fall of debris after an interception in a post on X, but also denied reports cir

J&K: Live Mortar Shell Found, Defused in Poonch

MEHDHAR/JAMMU, Mar 7: Security forces on Saturday safely defused a live mortar shell found in a forward village near the Line of Control (LoC) in

40 kg weight loss in 5 months: Woman reveals what foods & habits helped her shed body fat

Weight loss Tips: Fitness influencer Sharon Rodrigues achieved a 40 kg weight loss in five months by adopting a simple, repeatable meal strategy.

Curbs Lifted in Kashmir, Life Returns to Normal After Week-Long Restrictions

SRINAGAR, Mar 7: Life returned to normal across Kashmir on Saturday after authorities lifted restrictions imposed earlier this week following pro

In biggest haul, drugs worth 51 crore seized in Meghalaya, 2 held

Upon checking, 19 plastic soap cases, containing suspected heroin weighing 203.7 grams, were recovered from the possession of one of the three pe

Pawan Khera Slams Petroleum Minister Over LPG Price Hike

The price of domestic LPG cylinders has been increased with effect from Saturday, March 7

UDF can win over 100 Assembly seats in present political circumstances: Cong leader Venugopal

ALAPPUZHA (Kerala), Mar 7: Senior Congress leader and AICC general secretary K C Venugopal on Saturday said the current political circumstances i

Are Indian universities preparing students for the world of academia?

India has a vast pool of talented students, but systemic gaps in early research exposure affect their academic progression and global competitive

Delaware Governor Meets Revanth Reddy; Discuss Reforms in Health, Education Sectors

During the discussion, Matt Meyer spoke with the Chief Minister about reforms in the health and education sectors

Police constable suspendedover bid to abuse woman

J&K: Attempts To Smuggle Phones To Jail Inmate Foiled In Doda

Jammu, Mar 7: Authorities foiled an attempt to smuggle mobile phones to a jail inmate in Jammu and Kashmirs Doda district after two handsets were

Government fixes wheat procurement target at 30.3mn tonne for 2026-27

The target was finalised at a meeting of State Food Secretaries chaired by the Secretary in Department of Food and Public Distribution, in New De

NEET UG 2026 registration ends on March 8: Check steps to apply, important dates, guidelines to upload photo, more

The NEET UG 2026 registration deadline is March 8, 2026, with the application process conducted online by the NTA. The exam, scheduled for May 3,

One week on, Iran war deepens challenges for Trump and US

One week into the U.S.-Israeli military campaign against Iran, the conflict has expanded beyond initial expectations, raising serious political,

Sensitise government officials on rights of persons with disabilities, orders Madras High Court

Former Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava and Justice G. Arul Murugan say, instead of outright rejection, the disability element of an appl

Trinamool Congress to support no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker: party source

As Parliament meets for the second phase of the Budget session on March 9, 2026, Lok Sabha has listed a notice by the Opposition to move a resolu

Uttarakhand cabinet approves Public Gambling Prevention Bill, 2026 to curb illegal gambling

Uttarakhand is set to get a new law to curb gambling. The state cabinet has approved the Public Gambling Prevention Bill, 2026. This new legislat

Oracle and OpenAI drop Texas data centre expansion plan: Report

Oracle and OpenAI have reportedly abandoned plans to expand a flagship artificial intelligence data centre in Texas

Sycophancy: Sree Vishnu King of Entertainment And King of Content?

Vishnu needs to first become a bankable star with minimum box-office returns, says critics.

Women in Indian Agriculture: From participation to systemic leadership

Women's roles in production, processing, and knowledge transmission are increasingly recognized, driving efforts to empower them as leaders and i

Israel says over 80 fighter jets struck Tehran, central Iran

So, Israel's air force went all out on Saturday, sending over 80 fighter jets to hit Iranian military spots, missile launchers, and other key tar

Security forces arrest five people including 4 militants in Manipur

One active cadre of NRFM was apprehended from Imphal International Airport on Friday (March 6, 2026)

Operation Numkhor: Kochi Customs arrest five suspects in luxury vehicle smuggling racket from Assam and West Bengal

Among those taken into custody, with the support of Shillong Customs, is a District Transport Officer from Assam

Case registered against man for calling PM Modi 'traitor' on social media

A case is registered against Rajan C Kottoor in Kannur for calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi a traitor on social media. Police filed the case

Four dead, at least 12 injured after tornadoes hit Michigan: U.S. media

The Branch County Sheriffs Office said a tornado near Union City in the southern part of the state killed three people and left 12 injured, accor

Book Review | Why Should Boys Have All The Fun?

Subtitled Gender Upturned Tales from Bengal, this unique volume attempts to do the same in the Bengali universe

Mortar shell defused along LoC in J&K's Poonch

A border resident spotted the mortar shell lying in a secluded area of Brari village in the Sawjian sector and alerted the Army unit and the loca

Binance, founderZhao win dismissal of lawsuit by victims of 64 attacks

The plaintiffs said the attacks occurred between 2017 and 2024, and attributed them to what they called foreign terrorist groups (FTOs)

TMC to support no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha speaker: Party source

In a bold political move, the Trinamool Congress has declared its support for a no-confidence motion directed at Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. Oppo

Iran says launched 'massive' drone strikes at Israel, US bases

Iran's army said Saturday its navy had launched a wave of drone attacks targeting Israel as well as US bases in the UAE and Kuwait, as the region

PM Modi Highlights Affordable Healthcare Push On Jan Aushadhi Diwas

NEW DELHI, Mar 7: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended his greetings on Jan Aushadhi Diwas 2026, saying the governments flagship affordable

Over 67p c of Women Believe in Pay Equality at Workplaces

Report 'What Women Professionals Want' reveals 67% of Indian women perceive pay parity, but challenges persist.

Airline pilots navigate drones, missiles and mounting stress as war spreads

Airline pilots face growing dangers in the skies. Conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine have led to more missiles and drones. This creates shr

Israel-Iran conflict: Iranian ship IRIS Lavan likely to stay in Kochi port for a while, triggers public curiosity

The ship has been docked in the port since March 4. As many as 183 crew members have been provided accommodation in the naval facilities in Kochi

Mamata Banerjee continues sit-in for second successive day over Bengal voter roll deletions

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is continuing her protest for the second day against alleged arbitrary deletions in electoral rolls. S

International Womens Day 2026 Special: What a woman leader from Indias oil & gas sector says is needed to drive performance

Women engineers are increasingly proving their vital role in the oil and gas industry, leading complex projects and driving organizational succes

Bengaluru Woman's Suicide After Argument Over 3-Day-Old Sambar With Husband

A domestic dispute over repeatedly serving three-day-old sambar ended in the death of a 27-year-old woman in Bengaluru.

Music director Prashanth Vihari inaugurates Sanskriti 26 fest at KITSW

White House's MAGA Post Gets Pokemon's Not Involved Response

The White House shared an image replicating the cover art of Pokemon Pokopia, a new game from Nintendo, featuring the text Make America Great Aga

Opinion: Opinion | The Political Storm In India Over Khamenei And IRIS Dena Misses The Real Point

The Iranian ship was our invitee, took part in our Fleet Review, and its personnel paraded before our President. As hosts, this put some moral bu

Grape Festival in Rajendranagar for farmers on March 7

No confidence motion against Om Birla: TMC MPs likely to vote in favour of resolution

Trinamool Congress MPs will now back the no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, a shift from their earlier stance, following pa

Womens Day special quote by Michelle Obama: Friendships between women, as any woman will tell you, are built of

Michelle Obama's memoir beautifully illustrates how profound relationships, especially among women, are forged through consistent, everyday acts

Heat Waves That Spark Damaging Droughts Are Happening More Frequently

The average has likely gone even higher with 2024s record global heat and a 2025 that was nearly as warm, researchers says.

Telangana Announces 2025 Gaddar Film Awards

Rashmika Mandanna, Naga Chaitanya win top acting honours; Chiranjeevi to receive NTR Award

Investors headed to post-Maduro Venezuela to scout out opportunities

Dozens of U.S. and international investors are planning trips to Venezuela to explore investment opportunities and meet with political and busine

Investors headed to post-Maduro Venezuela to scout out opportunities

Dozens of U.S. and international investors are planning trips to Venezuela to explore investment opportunities and meet with political and busine

Curbs In Kashmir Over Protests Against Khameneis Killing Lifted

SRINAGAR, Mar 7: Life returned to normal across Kashmir on Saturday as authorities lifted restrictions which were in effect the whole week in the

Man Quits Rs 26 Lakh Job Before Onboarding, Shares Reason: 'Trusted My Gut'

The website designer walked away from a Rs 26 LPA job before onboarding, choosing freedom over job security despite mixed feelings.

No conclusive decision on seats at MNM executive council meeting

Former rapper Balendra Shahs Rastriya Swatantra Party heading towards landslide victory in Nepal

The election is being closely watched by India, which hopes for a stable government in the politically fragile Himalayan nation to take forward t

International Womens Day: Meet a few certified women snake rescuers from Kerala

SARPA, an initiative of the Department of Forests, Government of Kerala, has been training volunteers to rescue snakes. Among these are 140-odd w

How Nepal's Gen Z Forced A Government Collapse And Is Now Dominating Election

Nepal is counting votes in its first general election since Gen Z-led protests in 2025 toppled then Prime Minister KP Sharma Olis government.

Mortar shell defused along LoC in J-K's Poonch

In a commendable operation, security teams managed to safely neutralize a live mortar shell discovered in a remote village along the Line of Cont

Mortar shell defused along LoC in J-K's Poonch

In a commendable operation, security teams managed to safely neutralize a live mortar shell discovered in a remote village along the Line of Cont

End of an era: Nitish Kumar steps aside as BJP prepares to take Bihars top post

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has stepped aside from active politics and filed his nomination to the Rajya Sabha, marking a major turning poi

Centre Announces Standards of Green Ammonia, Methanol for India

The notification specifies that detailed methodologies for measurement, reporting, monitoring, on-site verification, and certification of Green A

Dubai Confirms Minor Debris Incident After Interception

This containment in the UAE follows a broader pattern of regional volatility, as Saudi Arabian air defences successfully neutralised a fresh wave

Saudi Defence Minister warns Iran against miscalculation after attacks

Iran is pressing attacks across the Gulf, a week since U.S.-Israeli strikes against the Islamic republic triggered regional war

'Cowardly and compromised': Congress slams government after U.S. gave India permission remark

Congress general secretary in charge of communications, Jairam Ramesh, said U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has given the Modi government i

Watch: Dhurandhar 2 trailer drops and its bigger, darker, wilder

Mumbai: The makers of Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge have finally unveiled the films second trailer, sending excitement soaring among fans of the acti

Cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's Uncle Abhishek Chauhan Cracks UPSC Exam In First Attempt

UPSC Civil Services Exam 2025 Result: In his first attempt, Abhishek Chauhan cleared both the preliminary and main stages in 2025 and appeared fo

Breast cancer cases in India have more than doubled in three decades, experts say

Experts highlight gaps in access to treatment despite advances in breast cancer care

Dhurandhar 2 The Revenge trailer: Ranveer Singh rises to rule Lyari in blood-soaked battle of vengeance

Written and directed by Aditya Dhar, the film is set to be released in theatres on March 19

Allu Sirish marries Nayanika Reddy in star-studded Hyderabad wedding; CM Revanth Reddy attends

Telugu actor Allu Sirish has tied the knot with entrepreneur Nayanika Reddy in a wedding in Hyderabad on March 06, 2026

Pakistan raises petrol, diesel prices to record levels amid Israel-US-Iran war

Islamabad: In the first post-Iran war economic shock, the Pakistan government in an overnight decision, has increased petrol and high-speed diese

Bandipora-Gurez Road Closed After Fresh Snowfall at Razdan Top

Bandipora, March 7: Authorities on Saturday suspended vehicular movement on the BandiporaGurez road following fresh snowfall at Razdan Top, offic

Iran Guards say 'waiting' for US forces at Strait of Hormuz

Iran's Revolutionary Guards are waiting for US forces to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz. Traffic in the strategic waterway remains hea

Canadian PM supports removing Andrew from royal line of succession

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is being investigated for alleged misconduct in public office following revelations about his dealings with the late U

Trump's Gratuitous Alienation Of India His Biggest Mistake: Ex-Australia PM

Former Australian prime minister Tony Abbott told NDTV that one of the biggest mistakes made by US President Donald Trump so far has been the way

Dhurandhar 2 Trailer: Ranveer Singh Returns To Unleash Hell On Pak Terrorists

Dhurandhar: The Revenge will release in theatres on March 19

Nvidia sets $4 million target cash bonus for CEO Huang under fiscal 2027 plan

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huangs total compensation for 2025 was $49.9 million, driven largely by stock awards valued at $38.8 million, according to a re

US Museum Unveils Unique Exhibition Featuring 100 Prints of Hindu Gods

Curated by John Guy, the exhibition features works from famous studios in Calcutta, Poona, and Bombay, highlighting the shift from traditional re

Roads Blocked, Vehicles Burnt After Delhi Man Killed During Fight On Holi

The dispute started on Holi after coloured water from a balloon accidentally splashed on a woman from another family.

Gold Stuck In Dubai Is Being Sold At Discount As Iran War Widens

Many buyers have stepped back from new orders, unwilling to pay exceptionally high shipping and insurance costs with no guarantee of prompt deliv

Government sets 30.3 million tonne wheat procurement target

In a strategic move to bolster food security, the government has established an ambitious wheat procurement goal of 30.3 million tonnes for the u

Cowardly and compromised: Cong slams Govt after USgave India permission remark

NEW DELHI, Mar 7: The Congress on Saturday doubled down on its attack on the Modi government over US officials remarks on Indias Russian oil purc

Hyderabad woman dies after consuming pesticide over domestic dispute

Hyderabad: A 29-year-old woman died after consuming pesticide following a domestic dispute in Hyderabads Jeedimetla on Friday, March 6, her daugh