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Thousands Witness Rathotsavam at Kodandarama Swamy Temple

Adorned with garlands and jewellery, the deities were taken in a ceremonial procession through the Mada streets surrounding the temple

24 Mar 2026 6:07 pm
24 Mar 2026 6:01 pm
Naidu Orders Probe into Amaravati Fire Incidents

Suspects possible conspiracy behind recurring incidents; calls for tighter security and surveillance

24 Mar 2026 5:58 pm
Dhurandhar Was My Revenge To 26/11: Arjun Rampal

Actor Arjun Rampal revealed that Dhurandhar was his way of channelizing his angst and taking his evenge for everything that he had to endure during the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks.

24 Mar 2026 5:58 pm
India's Book Piracy Bust Highlights Price Gap Dilemma and Affordability

The raids highlight the scale of piracy in India's book market - and the country's enduring love of reading

24 Mar 2026 5:56 pm
After Zomato, Swiggy Raises Platform Fee 17% to 17.58 Per Order

Swiggy raises platform fee to Rs 17.58 per order, aligning with Zomato's recent increase.

24 Mar 2026 5:56 pm
When Rishabh Is Relaxed, It Makes Him Dangerous. : Justin Langer

If our batting can keep firing and our bowling can keep developing, then weve got a very good team : Justin Langer

24 Mar 2026 5:52 pm
Tapped Drinking Water Supply For Every House In AP In 2 Years: Chandrababu

The chief minister noted that the government is working under the 'Har Ghar Jal' programme to provide safe drinking water to every village and every home.

24 Mar 2026 5:44 pm
Kim Kardashian, Lewis Hamilton Fuel Dating Rumors in Tokyo

Dating rumors between Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton grow as they are spotted together in Japan during Hamilton's Grand Prix.

24 Mar 2026 5:28 pm
Lebanon Withdraws Accreditation Of Iran's Ambassador

Lebanon orders Iran's Ambassador to leave country.

24 Mar 2026 5:08 pm
Will Assume Control of Security Zone Up to Lebanons Litani River: Israel

Israel Katz unveiled plans for the IDF to control southern Lebanon, targeting the Litani River area after destroying Hezbollah's military bridges.

24 Mar 2026 5:06 pm
Approx Rs 7 Crore Invested to Improve Crowd Management at Chinnaswamy: RCB CEO

RCB will ensure a safe and seamless match-day experience for fans at the Stadium, even though the hugely popular pre-season 'Unbox' event has been cancelled.

24 Mar 2026 5:03 pm
UCC Bill in Gujarat Assembly; Common Rules for Marriage, Succession, Live-In Ties

The UCC Bill aims to establish a uniform legal framework for all Gujarat residents, including those outside the state, while exempting specific Scheduled Tribes and groups with protected rights.

24 Mar 2026 4:53 pm
Mojtaba Khamenei Ready To Negotiate With US: Israeli Media Report

Earlier, the spokesman for Iran's Foreign Ministry had dismissed US President Donald Trump's claims of talks with Iran, saying Tehran has had no negotiations with Washington over the past 24 days of the unprovoked US-Israel war against the Islamic Republic

24 Mar 2026 4:48 pm
From Enterprise AI to Healthcare Innovation: Kalyana Krishna Kondapalli on Building Governed Intelligent Systems

As artificial intelligence transitions from experimental deployments to mission-critical enterprise systems, the focus is increasingly shifting toward governance, accountability, and real-world impact.

24 Mar 2026 4:30 pm
Mallareddy Seeks Special Funds for Medchal Development

BRS MLA flags poor infrastructure, pollution issues in Jawahar Nagar

24 Mar 2026 4:29 pm
Govt Spent 607 Crore on Ambedkar Overseas Scholarships, Says Minister

Nearly 2,000 students benefited since 2023; Opposition raises concerns over delays and limited coverage

24 Mar 2026 4:18 pm
No Central Data On Racial Bias Against People From Northeast: Govt

Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai said in Lok Sabha that no centralised data is maintained on incidents of racial bias against people from the Northeast.

24 Mar 2026 4:15 pm
Jindal Steel Completes 6 MTPA Expansion At Angul, Taking Capacity To 12 MTPA

The expansion completes the operationalisation of BOF 2 & BOF-3, along with a suite of associated upstream and downstream facilities, including coke ovens, the CRM complex, and other critical infrastructureensuring seamless integration and ramp-up of capacity

24 Mar 2026 4:05 pm
No Use In Voting For Chumma Baba In Sivasagar: Assam CM's Jibe At Akhil Gogoi

The BJP has decided to go for a friendly contest in Sivasagar with its alliance partner Asom Gana Parishad (AGP), also fielding a candidate from the constituency

24 Mar 2026 3:59 pm
Woman from Hyderabad under Intel Radar after 3 Held in AP for Terror Links

A police team from Vijayawada came to Hyderabad to detain the woman identified as Sayeeda Begum of Hyderabad

24 Mar 2026 3:58 pm
Bob Woodward to Reveal Decades of Reporting in Memoir 'Secrets'

Woodward reveals his interactions with key Washington figures behind his bestselling books, including 'All the Presidents Men' and 'Rage'.

24 Mar 2026 3:51 pm
Sagar Kavach Coastal Security Drill Begins Along Odisha Coast With 18 Agencies

As many as 18 central and state agencies are participating in the large-scale drill, underscoring a coordinated approach to safeguarding the states extensive coastline

24 Mar 2026 3:40 pm
Nandyal: Over 60 People Taken Ill After Consuming Leftover Wedding Food

AP Minister BC Janardhan Reddy inquired into the incident and sought updates from medical officials on the health status of the victims.

24 Mar 2026 3:30 pm
Goa Sex Scandal Probe Handed to Crime Branch; Kejriwal Slams BJP Govt

Kejriwal criticizes BJP over shocking allegations involving a councilor's son, claiming the party has fostered fear in Goa.

24 Mar 2026 3:30 pm
Telangana Launches Indias 1st State-negotiated EV Discount for Govt Staff

This is the first such initiative in India in which a State government has specifically negotiated discounts from Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) for its employees to purchase EVs, going beyond conventional tax waivers to create a direct financial benefit for the government employees

24 Mar 2026 3:28 pm
Pakistan Ranked Most Polluted Country In 2025, Data Shows

Pakistan's air has smog with concentrations of hazardous small particles known as PM2.5 up to 13 times higher than the recommended WHO level.

24 Mar 2026 3:19 pm
Florida Man Mistaken for Epstein

The viral TikTok video with more than 10 million views was captioned Epstein is alive!, showing him driving a convertible in Florida, with facial details eerily similar to the high profile criminal whose death is still a matter of controversy in the US and around the world

24 Mar 2026 3:18 pm
To Honour Stampede Victims, RCB Players To Wear Jersey No. 11 for Practice

The players will be wearing jersey No.11 for the practice on the game day -- the practice time before the match: RCB CEO Rajesh Menon

24 Mar 2026 3:12 pm
Delhi HC Dismisses Lalu Yadav's Plea to Quash CBI FIR in Land-for-jobs Case

The 'land-for-jobs' case is related to Group D appointments made in the West Central Zone of the Indian Railways based in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, during Yadav's tenure as the rail minister between 2004 and 2009

24 Mar 2026 3:12 pm
Deva Katta Dismisses Rumors of Collaboration With Pawan Kalyan

Recently, rumors began circulating that director Deva Katta and Pawan Kalyan were collaborating on a new project

24 Mar 2026 2:58 pm
T20I Rankings: Mandhana Retains 2nd Spot, Harmanpreet Rises to No 14

Apart from Mandhana, the big-hitting Shafali Verma was the other Indian in the top 10, holding on to her sixth position, while Jemimah Rodrigues remained joint 11th.

24 Mar 2026 2:52 pm
Jeevan Reddy Firm on Quitting Congress Despite Pacification Bid

Senior party leaders meet Jeevan Reddy to persuade him, but he says remaining in the party means fighting within his own camp and promises a clear announcement on Wednesday.

24 Mar 2026 2:49 pm
Viral Video Sparks Dating Rumors Between Kavya Kalyanram, Kaala Bhairava....

Fans are now eagerly waiting for the pair to make it official.

24 Mar 2026 2:22 pm
W. Bengal : No Clarity On Number Of Voters Deleted In The SIR Process

The election commission has published the first booth-wise supplementary voters list.

24 Mar 2026 2:21 pm
Police Seize Dummy AK-47s Meant for Allu Arjun, Lokesh Kanagarajs Movie Shoot

Regular shoot is months away from being kicked off.

24 Mar 2026 2:13 pm
Record-Smashing Heat Spreads: Basically The Entire US Is Going To Be Hot

The Saving grace for people in this heat wave is that its not as humid as it would be if the temperatures rose in the summer, experts says.

24 Mar 2026 2:10 pm
Four Killed After Private Bus Crashes On Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway

The accident occurred on the Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway near Puttappanadoddi in Sankalagere village near Channapatna of Bengaluru South district.

24 Mar 2026 1:56 pm
Shogun Season 2 Cast Expanded, See Details

Shogun is adapted from the 1975 novel of the same name by James Clavell. Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks created the series and serve as showrunners.

24 Mar 2026 1:52 pm
Wagh Bakri Foundation Sponsors 8 Food Delivery Vehicles for Akshaya Patra

The vehicles have been deployed in Hyderabad and will ensure the delivery of hot and nutritious meals for school children.

24 Mar 2026 1:52 pm
Server Glitch Halts Property Registration Across Telangana

Slot booking, Challan payments, and property transfers disrupted as consumers face delays at registration offices.

24 Mar 2026 1:51 pm
Getting Summer Ready: Deciding Between 1 Ton and 1.5 Ton AC For Homes

Selecting between a 1-ton and 1.5-ton AC depends on your specific room characteristics and usage requirements instead of choosing the cheaper or more powerful option.

24 Mar 2026 1:43 pm
1,000-Year-Old Temple Lies Battered After Cambodia-Thai Border Clashes

The Preah Vihear temple site is closed to tourism due to unstable walls and concern about the presence of unexploded ordnance.

24 Mar 2026 1:39 pm
Senior Naxalite Papa Rao to Surrender; Chhattisgarh Will be Free of Naxalism by Mar 31

Only a few remaining names linked to Chhattisgarh are currently active in Gadchiroli in Maharashtra or Telangana. Efforts are also underway there to facilitate their surrender: Minister

24 Mar 2026 1:35 pm
SC Grants Pensionary Benefits to Women Officers Denied Permanent Commission

The judgment came on a batch of petitions, including those filed by Wing Commander Sucheta Edan and others, challenging the denial of Permanent Commission (PC) based on policy changes in 2019 and previous Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT) rulings

24 Mar 2026 1:31 pm
Last 3 Months The Hardest Period Of My Captaincy Journey: Ben Stokes

Stressing that lessons have been learnt from the setbacks, Stokes asserted he is committed to to rebuilding the side alongside McCullum and Key.

24 Mar 2026 1:15 pm
Telangana DCA Issues Public Advisory on Semaglutide Formulations

The public is advised not to self-medicate with these products, particularly considering the increasing demand for these formulations for weight loss and Type-2 Diabetes management

24 Mar 2026 1:10 pm
Skip Strong Perfumes, Noise To Avoid Bee Attacks In Ajanta Caves: Official

Maharashtra forest department has decided to launch an awareness campaign for tourists visiting the Ajanta cave complex.

24 Mar 2026 1:09 pm
Rajnath Singh Reviews Defence Preparedness Amid West Asia Crisis

Senior military leadership, including Chief of Defence Staff Anil Chauhan, Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh, Army Chief Upendra Dwivedi, and Navy Chief Dinesh K Tripathi, attended the meeting

24 Mar 2026 1:00 pm
First Iraqi Crude Tanker to Cross Hormuz Since War is in Mumbai

This would be the first ship observed moving Baghdads barrels through the waterway since it was all but closed at the start of the war

24 Mar 2026 12:59 pm