SENSEX
NIFTY
GOLD
USD/INR

Weather

image 28    C

Deccan Chronicle

Top News / Deccan Chronicle

Iran Embassy Denies Claims of USD 2 Mn Fee on Vessels in Hormuz

In a post on X, the mission clarified its position regarding the strategic waterway through a formal statement addressing the allegations

23 Mar 2026 5:19 pm
AP CM Lays Foundation For Rs 1.36 Lakh Cr Steel Plant in Anakapalli

With a capacity of 17.8 MTPA, the plant will be set up in 5,465 acres in two phases and will create one lakh direct and indirect jobs, according to the government.

23 Mar 2026 5:18 pm
NDA Finalises Tamil Nadu Seat-sharing: AIADMK To Contest 178, BJP 27, PMK 18, AMMK 11

The Bharatiya Janata Party has been allotted 27 seats, followed by the Pattali Makkal Katchi with 18 seats, and the Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam with 11 seats

23 Mar 2026 5:13 pm
Kolkata Metro: SC Pulls Up Bengal Govt for Creating 'Roadblocks', Says 'Don't Politicise Everything'

A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi, which dismissed a plea of the state government, asked the Calcutta High Court to monitor the construction of the project

23 Mar 2026 4:37 pm
T20 WC: Arundhati Reddy Wins ICC Player of the Month for February

Arundhati Reddy shone with her fine seam bowling Down Under, helping India win their three-match T20I series against Australia.

23 Mar 2026 3:53 pm
Revanth Reddy Presents Rs.1 Cr Insurance to Kin of Deceased Power Staff

The Chief Minister noted that the cheque distribution programme was organized during the Assembly session to instill confidence and provide moral support to employees and their families

23 Mar 2026 3:52 pm
Kerala: IUML Lodges Plaint On Defamatory Post Against Party Chief

The IUML leadership claimed that the defamatory social media post came from a fake account

23 Mar 2026 3:49 pm
Dhurandhar Screening Turns Chaotic in Canada; Police Intervene as Viewers Destroy Screen

A video circulating on social media shows a screening of the film descending into chaos after a section of the audience allegedly vandalized the theatre screen

23 Mar 2026 3:40 pm
BJP Guruvayur Candidate Under Scanner For Communal Remarks

In his controversial remarks, Gopalakrishnan allegedly said that the Guruvayur constituency hadnt elected a Hindu MLA in the past 50 years. He claimed neither the Left nor the Right front fielded Hindu candidates and questioned why an international pilgrimage centre like Guruvayur had never had a Hindu MLA

23 Mar 2026 3:34 pm
No Proposal for Complete Loan Waiver for Farmers: Sitharaman

The Union Minister said the government has taken several measures to strengthen the economic conditions of the farmers, including timely and adequate credit through Kisan Credit Card (KCC)

23 Mar 2026 3:18 pm
SC Refuses to Entertain PIL by 'Bada Khatarnak' for Installation of National Emblem on Its Dome

The bench was hearing the PIL filed by Badaravada Venugopal, popularly known as 'Bada Khatarnak'

23 Mar 2026 3:17 pm
7 Coal Gasification Project to Come up with Rs 64K Cr Investment: Kishan Reddy

Reddy said the coal blocks are being allotted through a transparent auction process, without any complaints and allegations

23 Mar 2026 3:11 pm
ECI Allots Digital Vouchers To Political Parties For Free Broadcast, Telecast On Doordarshan, AIR

Digital time vouchers have been issued through the IT platform to all the recognised National and State Political Parties across 5 poll-bound States/UT for the Legislative assembly elections, the ECI noted

23 Mar 2026 3:10 pm
Telangana BJP prez, Cadre Taken into Custody for Protesting near Assembly

I was arrested for standing up against the betrayal, deception, and cheating that the Congress government has inflicted on the people of Telangana by its false promises, Rao said

23 Mar 2026 3:05 pm
Cabinet Sub-Committee on Musi Rejuvenation Project Announced

Speaking in the Legislative Council today, the Chief Minister said that the government formulated a roadmap for the development of Musi and assured that all the displaced will be provided rehabilitation. We will not render anyone living alongside Musi homeless.

23 Mar 2026 3:01 pm
PM Calls West Asia Situation Worrisome, Flags Global Impact

Making a statement on the prevailing situation in West Asia in the Lok Sabha, Modi also said that the security of Indians has been the government's biggest priority in times of conflict, and the Centre is sensitive, vigilant and also ready to extend every assistance

23 Mar 2026 3:00 pm
Opposition Attacks OwaisiHumayun Kabir Poll Tie-up

AIMIM's Asaduddin Owaisi has tied up with Humayun Kabir's Aam Janata Unnayan Party (AJUP) for the high-stakes West Bengal Assembly polls

23 Mar 2026 3:00 pm
Jennifer Aniston Pens Heartfelt Note for Reese Witherspoon on Her 50th Birthday

They reunited on screen nearly two decades later with 'The Morning Show' in 2019, where they not only shared screen space again but also strengthened their bond as collaborators and close friends.

23 Mar 2026 2:48 pm
How Durandhar 2 Helped A Pilgrim Save Hotel Money

A pilgrim shared a hack on how he saved money on his Vaishno Devi trip by watching Dhurandhar - The Revenge.

23 Mar 2026 2:38 pm
Two More Indian LPG Ships Transit Hormuz Along Iran Coast

The Jag Vasant and the Pine Gas, two India-flagged very large gas carriers, traveled northwards from the UAE coast toward Irans Qeshm and Larak islands early Monday, the data show

23 Mar 2026 2:29 pm
Veteran Sports Journalist S Thyagarajan Dies

Veteran Indian sports journalist S Thyagarajan carved a niche for himself with his extensive coverage of hockey and the Olympics.

23 Mar 2026 2:19 pm
Stock Markets Sink as Crude Oil Prices Continue to Weigh Heavily on Sentiments

Rising crude oil prices, relentless foreign fund outflows and weakness in the rupee have also hit investors' sentiment

23 Mar 2026 2:13 pm
Sreeleela Faces Setback, Pins Hopes on Bollywood

A producer noted that she once again appeared in a familiar bubbly love interest template, a pattern that audiences are beginning to find repetitive.

23 Mar 2026 2:04 pm
Karnataka to Frame Law Restricting Mobile Use Among Under 16 Students

The minister said that while restrictions already exist, enforcement has been weak and the government is now working on stronger guidelines in consultation with multiple stakeholders

23 Mar 2026 1:59 pm
TGNPDCL Clinches Award of Excellence for Digital Innovation

This award is not a corporate milestone it is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and commitment of every single employee of TGNPDCL, said Varun Reddy

23 Mar 2026 1:40 pm
Iranian Navy Guided Indian Tanker Through Hormuz: Crew Member

The officer asked for anonymity, as the crew of his vessel one of two Indian ships that made the crossing were not permitted to talk to the media

23 Mar 2026 1:27 pm
Harmony Foundation Hails Police for Rescuing 25 Women from Racket

Police have arrested six accused persons and are continuing investigations to trace the supply chain and assess the full extent of the racket

23 Mar 2026 1:19 pm
A Million New SpaceX Satellites Will Destroy the Night Sky For Everyone on Earth

It is hard to overstate this: Should a million new satellites be launched, in the orbits and with the sizes proposed, the stars we are able to see at night would be completely overwhelmed by artificial satellites - throughout the world.

23 Mar 2026 1:14 pm
Supreme Court Judge Flags Overuse of UAPA

Justice Bhuyan also lamented the poor representation of women in the higher judiciary

23 Mar 2026 1:14 pm
India Is The Anchor Market of World Cricket: ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta

India is indeed the anchor market of world cricket. Its enormous fan base, financial strength, and time-tested affinity for the sport provide a platform that benefits the entire ecosystem.

23 Mar 2026 1:12 pm
No One Will Be Rendered Homeless under Musi Project: Revanth Reddy

The Chief Minister said the expansion of Hyderabad metro rail, construction of flyovers and underpasses, Regional Ring Road (RRR) and elevated corridors, among other infra projects that were progressing in Hyderabad

23 Mar 2026 12:29 pm
IEA Chief: Global Economy Faces Major Threat Because of Iran War

No country will be immune to the effects of this crisis if it continues to go in this direction, Fatih Birol said

23 Mar 2026 12:08 pm
Man Murdered in Santoshnagar

The police said the assailants killed Layeeq using sharp edged weapons

23 Mar 2026 12:07 pm
Jewish Ambulance Vehicles Torched in Suspected Antisemitic Attack in London

Four ambulances belonging to Hatzola Northwest, a volunteer organization that provides emergency medical response, were damaged

23 Mar 2026 11:55 am
BTS Comeback Concert at Gwanghwamun Sparks Backlash and Potential Lawsuits

It's believed that only 40,000 fans attended the concert and not 250,000 as claimed by reports by Rolling Stone and others.

23 Mar 2026 11:35 am
Dr. Rajasekhar Game for Roles With Substance

He further added that he is now open to exploring meaningful and interesting roles and requested filmmakers to consider casting him.

23 Mar 2026 11:29 am
Buzz: Allu Arjun Could Tie Up With Aditya Dhar?

Allu Arjun actively follows successful films and appreciates directors, whether big or small. He often meets them at his office to discuss their work.

23 Mar 2026 11:25 am
Ustaad Bhagat Singh Collections Going From Bad to Worse?

The film was initially scheduled for release on March 26 but was postponed to March 19, resulting in a direct box office clash with Ranveer Singhs film.

23 Mar 2026 11:21 am
Air Canada Flight Collides with Truck at New York's LaGuardia Airport

Details regarding the extent of the damage or any injuries were not immediately available

23 Mar 2026 11:14 am
Air Canada Flight Collides with Ground Vehicle at New York's LaGuardia Airport

Details regarding the extent of the damage or any injuries were not immediately available

23 Mar 2026 11:14 am
Telangana Emerges as Global Rice Market: Uttam in Assembly

The Minister assured that the State government would purchase the last grain from farmers at minimum support price

23 Mar 2026 11:03 am
Inter-Caste Couple Humiliated, Fined in Odisha

The incident occurred in the Machhara forest area near Jeypore, where a youth married a girl from a different caste in the same village

23 Mar 2026 10:33 am
AR Rahman, MS Dhoni Share a Moment at CSKs ROAR 2026, Fans Thrilled

The video also captured glimpses of Rahman's live performance, along with fireworks at the venue.

23 Mar 2026 10:23 am
Mitsumi Distribution to Invest Rs 1,000 Crore, Expand in Tier 1, 2 Cities

The company is expanding its international market and positioning India as a long-term market for the group.

23 Mar 2026 10:21 am
Everything You Need to Know About BTS: The Return, the New Netflix Documentary

The mostly-Korean language film offers an intimate look at BTS' journey to their latest album, ARIRANG, released Friday.

23 Mar 2026 9:54 am
Markets Fall as US-Iran Tensions Rattle Investors

Market sentiment turned cautious after US President Donald Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Tehran to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz,

23 Mar 2026 9:48 am
Modis Nation First Policies Earn Public Trust: Vishweshwar Reddy

The LPG and petroleum have become strategic tools, and we must safeguard not only the physical assets but also information about them, BJP MP

23 Mar 2026 9:37 am
Iran Imposes $2M Fee on Ships to Pass Hormuz Strait: Report

The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the worlds most critical energy corridors, handling a substantial share of global oil and liquefied natural gas shipments

23 Mar 2026 9:32 am
Hyderabad Police Raids Q-Net Offices in 3 States

The police department constituted 25 teams to effectively carry out raids in three States

23 Mar 2026 9:22 am
Oil Prices Surge to USD 112 per Barrel, India Faces Supply Risks

This poses a major risk for India, which imports around 47 per cent of its gas requirements from Qatar

23 Mar 2026 9:10 am