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Harshit Rana ruled out of IPL 2026

Sam Curran set to miss IPL KOLKATA, Mar 20: In a big blow to Kolkata Knight Riders, pacer Harshit Rana was on Friday ruled out of the entire IPL

CS Kundra interacts with public during Nyoma tour, reviews key development issues

Excelsior correspondent LEH, March 20 : The Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, is on a three-day tour of the Nyoma

Tsetan Angchuk appointed as chairperson for LTTA

Excelsior Correspondent LEH, Mar 20: In a significant move to strengthen unity within Ladakhs tourism sector, key stakeholders on Friday decided

Saxena meets PM, discusses development, making Ladakh leading tourist destination

Meetings with other senior functionaries likely Also calls on Rajnath to review infra works Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Mar 20: Lieutenant Governor of

India women to play one-off Test, three ODIs in SA from Dec 9

JOHANNESBURG, Mar 20: The Indian womens team will play a one-off Test during its tour of South Africa later this year, which will also feature a

US deploys 3 more warships, 2500 addl Marines in Middle East

Iran threatens to target world tourism sites DUBAI, Mar 20: Iran threatened to target recreational and tourist sites worldwide and insisted it wa

GMC Anantnag faces severe faculty crunch

Over 50% Asst Prof, 91% Prof posts vacant Irfan Tramboo Srinagar, Mar 20: The Government Medical College (GMC) Anantnag is facing a severe shorta

Eid being celebrated across J&K today

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Mar 20: Eid-ul-Fitr is being celebrated across Jammu and Kashmir tomorrow with religious fervour and gaiety. As

Singapore historian on Indian community dies at 101

SINGAPORE, Mar 20 : Renowned historian Dhoraisingam Stephen Samuel, who spearheaded efforts to preserve Singapores heritage, including the Chetti

Empowerment Through Street Plays: Celebrating the Nine Forms of Navadurga

Lucknow, March 21: During the vibrant occasion of Vasant Navratri, a series of street plays based on the nine forms of Navadurga were performed a

Indian Government Blocks 300 More Illegal Online Betting Websites

New Delhi, March 21: The Indian government has taken significant action against online betting and gambling by blocking an additional 300 illegal

US imposes sanctions on Hezbollah-linked global financial network

The action aims to disrupt the groups financing channels, block assets, and restrict transactions tied to its operations.

Anupam Kher Celebrates Deep Bond with Ashok Pandit and Family

New Delhi, March 21: Actor Anupam Kher frequently connects with his fans through heartfelt posts on social media. In his latest update, he reflec

India Maintains Stable Fuel Prices Amid Political Debate on Premium Petrol

New Delhi, March 21: The political discourse surrounding the rise in premium petrol prices has intensified in India. BJP leader Gaurav Vallabh cl

Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: RSPs battle for survival after a decade of legislative absence

Should the RSP fail to open its account again in the Assembly election, the resulting migration of cadre and leaders may well signal the end of t

CBI Interrogates Anil Ambani for Second Day in 2,929 Crore Bank Fraud Case

New Delhi, March 21: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) continued its interrogation of prominent industrialist Anil Ambani for the second

Congress Criticizes Government Over Silence on Middle East Attacks and Rising Fuel Prices

New Delhi, March 21: Congress leader Pawan Khera launched a sharp attack on the central government on Friday regarding its alleged silence over t

Farooq Abdullah and Omar Abdullah Extend Eid-ul-Fitr Greetings, Wishing Peace and Prosperity

Srinagar, March 21: On the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference extended heartfelt wishes to the people of the regi

Father Arrested For Allegedly Poisoning Newborn Girl In Belagavi

According to Police Commissioner Bhushan Gulabrao Borase, the incident took place on March 17 at around 2 pm when the mother and the infant were

Rajasthan Rejects Punjabs Water Royalty Claim, Calls It Unconstitutional

Jaipur, March 21: The Rajasthan government has firmly rejected Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Manns demand for a water royalty of 1.44 lakh crore

IPL 2026: Sanju Samson Was the Face of Rajasthan Royals, Says Faf du Plessis

IPL 2026: Faf du Plessis is of the opinion that Rajasthan Royals have lost their 'face' with Sanju Samson's exit.

Shreyas Iyer Eyes IPL Trophy Amidst Challenges Ahead of Season 19

Chandigarh, March 21: The 19th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to kick off on March 28. Ahead of the tournament, Punjab Kings ca

Ramadoss Joins Hands With Sasikala

PMK founder S Ramadoss, who is heading a breakaway faction of the party after his son Anbumani Ramadoss walked away with the party's official cre

JD(S) Legislator Questions Inclusion of Party Workers in Prashanth Revannas Charge Sheet

Bengaluru, March 21: Karnatakas JD(S) legislator Swaroop Prakash has expressed strong discontent over the inclusion of party workers names in the

Fresh plea claims existence of Jain temple, gurukul at disputed Bhojshala-Kamal Maula mosque site

The court has granted two weeks time to the government authorities to file their objections after they raised questions at the maintainability of

Under fire over links with rape accused godman, Maharashtra womens panel chief quits

Party has asked her to resign on moral grounds, say NCP sources

Gujarat, Centre sign MoU under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0

As per the agreement, continuous water supply will be ensured in rural areas

Cricket Icons Reunite as International Masters League Returns for Season 2

Crickets greatest icons are set to return as the International Masters League returns for a second season.

Drunk Lorry Driver Fined 10,000

A team led by DSP K.V. Mahesh had ordered inspection of vehicles at the Kodikonda check-post along the highway.

PM Modis Social Media Appeal: A Call for Health and Wellness

New Delhi, March 21: Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently drew attention on social media with two compelling stories aimed at encouraging citize

Unofficial Presidents rule imposed in West Bengal claims Mamata

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee claimed that the Centre was planning to take away peoples citizenship in the name of NRC (National Register of Cit

EC Lists 19 Ex-Judges To Head Tribunals To Hear SIR Deleted Voters' Pleas In WB

Most of these ex-judges have been assigned to chair the districtwise tribunals. According to the list published by the EC, Mr Sivagnanam will hea

No queues for LPG as Gujarat assures adequate supply, pushes digital booking

Residents from different districts reported smooth delivery services

India Aims for 50,000 Crore Defense Exports by 2030, Strengthening Production Capabilities: Sanjay Seth

New Delhi, March 21: India is set to achieve defense exports worth 50,000 crore by 2030. Additionally, the country aims for 3 lakh crore in domes

Israel Says It Killed Intelligence Head Of Iran's Basij Force

Israel said Friday it had eliminated the intelligence chief of Iran's Basij paramilitary force in a previous strike that also killed the force's

Telangana HC Admits Reinvestigation Case In Unnatural Death Case

The writ petition was filed by Ajay Kumar Sharma, father of the deceased

Sweeping transfers by EC take place only in non-BJP states: Omar Abdullah

India Sends 2.5 Tons of Medical Aid to Kabul After Pakistani Airstrike

New Delhi, March 21: In response to the Pakistani airstrike on March 16, India has stepped forward to assist the victims in Kabul, Afghanistan. T

Show cause notice illegal, arbitrary, say BJD MLAs who cross-voted in Rajya Sabha poll

Political parties can not issue any direction or whip to their members to vote in a particular manner or not to vote at the election, BJD MLAs re

Omar Abdullah questions ECIs sweeping transfers in poll-bound West Bengal

He said no amount of effort by the ECI to gerrymander will change the results

Bihar Chief Minister Launches Over 690 Development Projects in Gaya and Aurangabad

Patna, March 21: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar visited Gaya and Aurangabad on Friday as part of the fourth phase of the Samriddhi Yatra and i

EC constitutes 19 appellate tribunals to hear SIR cases

HC Upholds GHMC Act Provision On Consensual Land Acquisition

The petitioner contended that Section 146 was unconstitutional and inconsistent with the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acqu

Stalemate in DMK-CPI(M) seat sharing continues

The delay in finalising seat-sharing has stalled the next phase of identifying constituencies and announcing candidates

CBS News Radio is closing down after 100 years of operation. Here is the reason

CBS News Radio provides material to an estimated 700 stations across the country and is known best for its top-of-the-hour news roundups.

India Advances Indigenous Drone and Space Technology Development

New Delhi, March 21: Indias defense and aerospace electronics company, Samtel Avionics, has announced plans to expand into indigenous combat dron

Labourer Beaten To Death In Drunken Brawl

According to police, the two consumed alcohol and later got into an argument

33 detained Bangladeshi nationals sent back from Tamil Nadu

They were put on a train to West Bengal with police escort and will be handed over to BSF

Delhi HC restores plea on absence of Section 377-like provision in BNS

Section 377, after the Supreme Court decriminalised consensual same-sex relations, continued to apply to non-consensual acts, offences involving

Chhattisgarh Assembly passes Bill to curb malpractices in public examinations

The Bill prescribed imprisonment of up to 10 years and fines of up to 1 crore for specified violations

Quote of the Day by Robin Williams: I used to think that the worst thing in life was to end up alone a deep and emotional lesson on loneliness, relationships, and true human connection from the legendary comedian and actor

This quote by Robin Williams talks about real loneliness and emotions. It shows why having the right people in life matters more than just being

Indias Infrastructure Sector Records 2.3% Growth in February Amid Rising Demand for Cement and Steel

New Delhi, March 21: Indias eight major infrastructure sectors experienced a 2.3% growth in February compared to the previous year. According to

Traffic Diversions For Anirudh Concert

Traffic from Gachibowli Junction towards Lingampally will be diverted at IIIT Junction via Wipro Junction, Gowlidoddi, Gopanpally and Nallagandla

In bid to reset ties, Bangladesh envoy calls on EAM Jaishanakar, commerce minister Piyush Goyal

Poonithura residents seek urgent steps to address water shortage

Redevelopment of Angamaly-Mannuthy NH 544 to be completed before monsoon, Centre tells HC

CJI recuses self from hearing PILs on panel to select CEC & ECs

Congress Announces Candidates for Kerala Assembly Elections Amid Ticket Controversy

New Delhi, March 21: The dates for the Kerala Assembly elections have been announced, and Congress has revealed its list of 92 candidates. Howeve

Traffic Advisory For Id-Ul-Fitr

Commuters have been advised to plan their travel accordingly and follow updates

BJP Appeals To EC for Two-Day Extension In Bypoll Nominations

The party has therefore requested the Election Commission to consider this as a special case and extend the nomination filing deadline by two mor

Maharashtra Chief Minister Calls for Resignation of Womens Commission Head Following Gurus Arrest

Mumbai, March 21: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has requested the resignation of Rupali Chakanakar, the head of the State Womens C

Manipur Peace Talks: Chief Minister Sends Formal Invitation to Kuki-Zo Council for March 21 Meeting

Guwahati, March 21: A significant step has been taken to address the long-standing ethnic unrest and violence in Manipur. The Manipur government

Nine Militants Arrested for Plotting Attack on Road Construction Camp in Simdega

Mumbai, March 21: In a significant police operation in Simdega district, authorities have arrested nine militants linked to the banned organizati

Every person with a phone today is media, a threat to free trial: SC

Bangladeshi national held for role in Gurugram bomb threats

Recruitment for Principal Technical Officer at NIT Raipur: Apply Now

Raipur, March 21: A significant opportunity has arisen for those aspiring to work at one of the countrys premier institutions, the National Insti

'We are not stopping': Israel intensifies strikes, claims key Basij leader eliminated in Iran

Irfan Pathan Advises Vaibhav Surya to Stay Grounded Amid IPL Success

New Delhi, March 21: Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan has offered valuable advice to 14-year-old Vaibhav Surya, urging him to remain grounded

U.S. Stock Market indexes S&P 500, Dow Jones, Russell 2000 hit record lows on Black Friday, Nvidia, Alphabet, Tesla, Meta Platforms, Microsoft fall big

U.S. Stock Market today: Nvidia , Alphabet, Tesla, Meta Platforms and Microsoft stocks fell on Friday.

Intensive Crackdown on LPG Gas Black Market in Gautam Buddh Nagar

Noida, March 21: The administration in Gautam Buddh Nagar is conducting a rigorous investigation to curb the commercial misuse, black market acti

Trade Body Backs Telangana Budget, Flags GST And MSME Concerns

Federation president Prakash Ammanabolu said the budget presented by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy outlines a roadmap for growth, with focus on

Opposition Walks Out Over Private University Bills in Tripura Assembly

Agartala, March 21: A significant uproar occurred in the Tripura Assembly on Friday as members of the opposition, including CPI(M) and Congress,

Trump Says He Doesn't Want Ceasefire In Iran

US President Donald Trump on Friday ruled out reaching a ceasefire agreement with Iran, saying Washington has the upper hand in the three-week-ol

Iran in full power crisis? Trump claims no leadership left as Mojtaba Khamenei steps into spotlight

IRS shake-up delays 830,000 refunds, some taxpayers waiting over two months

Many tax refunds in 2026 are getting delayed in the US. The main reason is missing or wrong bank details in tax returns. Because of new rules, th

HC quashes look-out circular against Prannoy Roy and Radhika Roy

HYDRAA Reclaims 16-Acre Encroached Land

The land was originally allocated to Telangana Non-Gazetted Officers (TNGO) and developed into an HMDA layout in 2007.

Himachal Pradesh Strengthens Rural Drinking Water Services with Central Government Agreement

Shimla, March 21: The Himachal Pradesh government has signed an agreement with the central government to enhance rural drinking water services. T

Up To 10 Years In Jail For Paper Leaks: Chhattisgarh Passes Strict Anti-Cheating Bill

The government officials if found having nexus with the accused in the question paper leakage or any other lapses will attract imprisonment up to

Quote of the Day by George Bernard Shaw: 'Progress is impossible without'Inspiring quotes by the renowned Irish playwright and critic

George Bernard Shaw's timeless quote, 'Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything,' un

Hawaii Flooding: Thousands evacuated after heavy rains, officials warn likely collapse of 120-year-old dam

Hawaii flooding: The state regulates 132 dams across Hawaii, most of them built as part of irrigation systems for the sugar cane industry, accord

SP Leader Criticizes Election Commissions Integrity in West Bengal

Lucknow, March 21: Senior leader of the Samajwadi Party (SP), Ravidas Mehrotra, has expressed concerns over the integrity of the Election Commiss

President Droupadi Murmu Extends Eid-ul-Fitr Greetings to Citizens

New Delhi, March 21: President Droupadi Murmu extended her warm wishes to citizens on the eve of Eid-ul-Fitr. An official confirmed the announcem

Congress faces twin crises in Payyannur, Taliparamba

Two arrested for stealing rooster in Royapettah

Chennai is no exception to the niche of Kidult culture

Communists fight elections to reflect rights of people, says Brinda Karat

She says parliamentary democracy under the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government at the Centre has been changed into corporate democracy

West Asia crisis drives up dry fruit prices ahead of Id feasting

Two persons, including history-sheeter, arrested for robbing construction worker in Thiruvottiyur

Odisha Government Regularizes Over 13,000 Junior Teachers

Bhubaneswar, March 21: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Chandra Majhi has made a significant decision to regularize more than 13,000 junior teachers.