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Petroleum Ministry issues directions to strengthen natural gas infra, address present complexities and delays

The move for a transition to PNG is aimed at easing some of the pressure on LPG

OpenAI drops AI video tool Sora, startling Disney, sources say

OpenAI executives are now focusing on other research areas, including robotics and building artificial general intelligence

When an explosion was triggered on the map of India to protest imposition of Hindi

Cadres of the Tamil Viduthalai Padai triggered the bomb blast in the Botanical Garden, Udhagamandalam, to press their demand for Tamil Eelam and

After months in Dubai jail over drug case, Hyderabad woman returns home

Hyderabad: Ameena Begum, a Hyderabad woman who was arrested in a drug-related case in Dubai in 2025 and sentenced to 25 years in prison, has retu

Regularise houses of poor on govt lands in Telangana: CPI MLA

Hyderabad: CPI leader Kunamneni Sambasiva Rao has urged the Telangana government to regularise houses constructed by poor people on government la

Assembly Elections LIVE updates: Kamal Haasans MNM decides not to contest, extends support to DMK

The Election Commission of India yesterday held a review meeting with senior officials from four poll-bound States and one Union Territory, as we

Why a prolonged war with Iran will constrain the U.S.

With a significant share of its previously procured weapons expended, the U.S. risks a strained stockpile

Hyderabad to get Rs 15,000 cr infra push, says Sridhar Babu

Hyderabad: Telanganas Minister for Industries and IT, D Sridhar Babu, said the state government is committed to transforming Hyderabad into a wor

Rush at Hyderabad fuel outlets for second day; people join serpentine queues from March 25 early morning

Telangana Civil Supplies Department on Tuesday (March 24, 2026) attributed the no stock boards at some of the outlets to sudden panic driven buyi

Trump administration offers 15-point ceasefire plan to Iran

The Trump administration has offered a 15-point ceasefire plan to Iran, according to a person briefed on the contours of the plan but who was not

Falling emissions intensity masks Indias rising absolute output

While the country has successfully reduced emissions intensity, and increased non-fossil power capacity, challenges remain in translating these a

'We are roaming free over Tehran, can do whatever...': Trump claims US 'wiped out' Irans military

Telangana: Stabbing incident sparks alarm in Korutla

Hyderabad: Korutla town in Jagtial district witnessed a shocking incident after a family dispute over a political flex banner turned violent in t

Prime Minister Modi Pays Homage to Goddess Kalratri on Chaitra Navratri

New Delhi, March 25: On the seventh day of Chaitra Navratri, devotees are honoring Goddess Kalratri, a form of Goddess Durga. Prime Minister Nare

Gujarat assembly passes UCC Bill

Gandhinagar: After a marathon debate of more than seven hours, the Gujarat assembly on Tuesday, March 24, passed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bil

Colombia military plane crash killed 69, armed forces say

A Colombian military plane crashed shortly after takeoff. The Lockheed Martin Hercules C-130 transport plane was carrying 126 people. The crash r

RBSE Class 12 results 2026 date and time confirmed: Check when and how to download scorecards from rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in, other alternate websites, grading system and more

RBSE Class 12 results date: The results of Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE) Class 12 results will be declared on March 31, 2026. Onc

Mohamed Salah Announces Departure from Liverpool After Nine Remarkable Years

New Delhi, March 25: Football superstar Mohamed Salah has announced his decision to leave Liverpool FC. His contract with the club will expire at

Tipra Motha Party Announces 28 Candidates for TTAADC Elections 2026

Agartala, March 25: The Tipra Motha Party has announced its list of 28 candidates for the upcoming Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Counc

Iran-Israel war LIVE: Fire at Kuwait airport after drones hit fuel tank

U.S. President Donald Trump has sent a peace plan to Iran; Tehran announced that it will let non-hostile oil vessels go through the Strait of Hor

Iran atomic energy agency says strike hit Bushehr nuclear plant compound, no damage

Iran's atomic energy organisation accused the US and Israel on Tuesday of attacking its Bushehr nuclear power plant, saying a projectile had land

Hyderabad: Rs 24.86 L compensation ordered to girl injured in TGSRTC bus accident

Hyderabad: The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal of the City Civil Court has directed the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) to pay

115th Shri Ram Navami Festival Kicks Off at Shirdi Sai Baba Temple

Shirdi, March 25: The 115th Shri Ram Navami Festival is being celebrated with great devotion and enthusiasm by the Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust i

Breaking News Live Update: Two killed as bus overturns near Jhandewalan Temple in Delhis Karol Bagh

Kantara Mimicry Issue: Actor Ranveer Singh to Apologise, Go to Chamundi Hill

Based on a complaint by a lawyer, who alleged that his religious sentiments were hurt, the 'Dhurandhar' actor was booked.

Petrol, Diesel price today (March 25): Hike in fuel rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai? Check latest details

Petrol, Diesel prices today (March 25): Petrol and diesel prices remain unchanged on Wednesday, March 25, as crude oil eases amid signs of easing

Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak 'Disappointed' By Current AI Capabilities

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak said he was left 'disappointed' by AI's capabilities, adding that humans might not be replaced anytime soon.

Two Section Officers Given Stop-Gap Charge As Under Secretaries In J&K Secretariat

JAMMU, Mar 24: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Tuesday ordered a stop-gap arrangement in the Secretariat by placing two Section Officers as U

Hyderabad to get Rs 941 Cr double-decker corridor between LB Nagar, Hayathnagar

Hyderabad: Telangana Roads and Buildings Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy has announced the construction of a Rs 941 crore double-decker elevate

Wednesday Motivation by the 'Virgin Queen' Elizabeth I: 'A clear and innocent conscience fears...'

Queen Elizabeth I ruled England for over 44 years. Her reign saw stability and economic growth. Arts and culture flourished. William Shakespeare

LIVE: US to Send Thousands More Soldiers to West Asia

One of the sources said the Pentagon was set to send between 3,000 and 4,000 soldiers

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif offers to host peace talks to end US-Israeli war on Iran

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has offered to host talks between the United States and Iran to end the Gulf war. This comes after Presi

Inside Iran's Very Big Hormuz-Related Oil And Gas Present For Trump

Asked if it was related to the Strait of Hormuz-- a key oil shipping channel through which roughly one-fifth of global oil supply passes-- Trump

Brazil's Bolsonaro to serve sentence at home due to ill health, judge to review in 90 days

Jair Bolsonaro will wear an ankle monitor and is not allowed to use cellphones, the judge ruled; local police will surveil his house in a gated c

India@100 Resurgent Bharat: Road Map for 2047 book launch outlines path for agriculture, governance reforms

The roadmap covers economic growth, agriculture, governance, sustainability, and inclusive development. It emphasizes collaboration between gover

Iran wants to negotiate with Vance, not Kushner or Witkoff: Report

Iran has indicated a preference for negotiating with US Vice President JD Vance. Representatives stated they do not wish to engage with Steve Wit

Quote of the Day by Tom Cruise: 'I want a world without war, a world without'Inspiring quotes by the incredible actor

Tom Cruise's powerful quote emphasizes a desire for a world without war and insanity, prioritizing the well-being of others over personal gain. T

Centre intensifies regulatory surveillance over GLP-1 weight loss drugs

Indias drugs controller, in collaboration with State regulators, has initiated a series of targeted actions to curb possible malpractices across

Lebanon expels Irans Ambassador amid escalating tensions over Hezbollah

Beirut: Lebanons Foreign Ministry declared Irans ambassador to Beirut persona non grata Tuesday, ordering him to leave the country by the end of

Trump says Iran ready for deal, cites significant prize linked to Strait of Hormuz

Trump declared the war effectively won and described changes in Irans leadership as a form of regime shift

US says talks underway with Iran even as missile strikes intensify in West Asia war

Meanwhile, tensions around the Strait of Hormuz and continued violence have raised concerns over global economic stability and regional security.

How Attox Research Lab is helping doctors fight the growing threat of superbugs

The Chennai-based healthtech startup has developed a rapid antibiotic sensitivity analysis device that can determine which antibiotic will effect

New Mexico jury says Meta harms childrens mental health and safety, violating state law

The landmark decision comes after a nearly seven-week trial, and as jurors in a federal court in California have been sequestered in deliberation

Iran Allows Passage of 'Non-Hostile Vessels' Through Strait of Hormuz

The Iranian Defence Council has also made prior coordination with Iranian officials mandatory for the transit of these vessels through the strate

United States said to have sent Iran a plan to end the Middle East war

America has presented Iran with a 15-point proposal to end the ongoing Middle East conflict. The plan addresses Iran's missile and nuclear ambiti

RCB Sold for 16,660 Crore to Aditya Birla Group-Led Consortium

Upon completion of the deal, the consortium will gain full rights to own and operate the franchises

Emily Gregory, a Democrat, flips GOP seat in Trumps Mar-a-Lago district in tight Florida special electionhere's why this win matters politically

Democrat Emily Gregory has flipped a Republican-held Florida state House district that includes President Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort. Gregory narr

Fire at Kuwait airport after drones hit fuel tank amid West Asia war

Kuwait International Airport faced a drone attack on Wednesday. Drones struck fuel tanks, igniting a fire. Fortunately, no injuries were reported

Morning Digest: Indias rise is good for American interests, says top Pentagon official; transgender bill passed by voice vote in Lok Sabha, and more

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Trump Says Iran Made a Major Energy-Related Gift to US

Trump suggested the gift was related to the Strait of Hormuz, the oil transit waterway that the United States has struggled to keep open

Iran's 'nuclear' option

Iran now wields a potent threat of mass destruction, a consequence of US strategy. This escalatory power, including control of the Strait of Horm

Iran tells UN: 'non-hostile' ships can transit Strait of Hormuz

Iran has notified the United Nations Security Council and the International Maritime Organization. Non-hostile vessels can now transit the Strait

Iran vows to keep fighting until complete victory

DUBAI, March 24: The spokesman of Irans top military command said on Tuesday that its armed forces will fight until complete victory. The comment

US expected to send thousands more soldiers to Middle East, sources say

Thousands of elite US Army soldiers are heading to the Middle East. The 82nd Airborne Division troops will bolster American military presence. Th

Morning Brief Podcast: Markets May Be Misreading This War: UBS Chief Strategist

Palestinians inspect the wreckage of an Iranian missile that landed in the West Bank village of Kifl Haris

Palestinians inspect the wreckage of an Iranian missile that landed in the West Bank village of Kifl Haris on Tuesday. (PTI)

Trump shifts Iran war blame to Pete Hegseth

NEW DELHI, March 24: As the Iran war enters its fourth week, Donald Trump has offered a new and shifting explanation for how the conflict began,

Modi, Trump discuss West Asia, Strait of Hormuz

NEW DELHI, March 24: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump held a phone conversation on March 24 to discuss the ongoing situ

Trump admin: India key for Indo-Pacific peace

NEW DELHI, March 24: A senior Trump administration official, Elbridge Colby, said India is indispensable for peace, stability, and a favorable ba

Trump Is Transactional, Doesn't Think Strategically: Former US NSA

Iran War: Former National Security Advisor of the United States, John Bolton, said that US President Donald Trump is buying time to see if Iran i

Ryan Williams set for India debut in AFC Asian Cup Qualifier

New Delhi, March 24: Australian-born forward Ryan Williams could make his much-anticipated India debut after being named in head coach Khalid Jam

Quote of the Day by Cate Blanchett: 'Uncertainty is not something to fear, but something'Inspiring quotes by the actor regarded as one of the best performers of her generation

Actress Cate Blanchett believes uncertainty is not to be feared but embraced. She sees not knowing as a gift that opens individuals to new possib

RBI organizes workshop for LDMs, DDMs and LDOs

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 24: A workshop organised by the RBI for Lead District Managers (LDMs), District Development Managers (DDMs) an

ICAI organises seminar on Bank Branch Audit, LFAR, Risk & System Audit

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 24: A seminar on Bank Branch Audit & LFAR including Risk Audit & System Audit organized by the Jammu & Kashmir

Lakshya to headline Indias Thomas Cup campaign

New Delhi, March 24: Lakshya Sen, fresh from his All England runner-up finish, will spearhead Indias challenge in the Thomas Cup, while former wo

Indian shooters set for season-opening shotgun World Cup

Tangier (Morocco), March 24: Bhowneesh Mendiratta will aim to put the Paris Olympics heartbreak behind him when he leads the Indian charge at the

Latham ruled out of 5th T20I vs SA

Christchurch, March 24: New Zealand batter Tom Latham has been ruled out of the fifth and final T20I against South Africa at the Hagley Oval on W

We Have Won This, Militarily They Are Dead: Trump On Iran War

US President Donald Trump said that the US has won the war, adding that Iran's navy and air force have been completely decimated.

EC meets state officials, focuses on sealing borders

Election Commission convened with top officials from poll-bound states and their neighbors to bolster election preparedness. The focus was on ens

Baranica Elangovan smashes national pole vault record

Bhubaneswar, March 24: Seasoned Tamil Nadu athlete Baranica Elangovan smashed the overall national record in womens pole vault event in a stunnin

Learning curve for athletes, officials at National Indoor Cships

Bhubaneswar, March 24: Young shot putter Omkar Prasad Nanda resorted to using a worn-out shoe, while runner C Priyanka relied on her experience o

SC rejects plea for separate enumeration of denotified, nomadic & semi-nomadic tribes

The Supreme Court expressed disapproval of a PIL requesting separate enumeration of Denotified, Nomadic, and Semi-Nomadic Tribes in the upcoming

Bad move by Humpy to pull out of Candidates: Cyprus chess chief

New Delhi, March 24: The Cyprus Chess Federation chief has termed Indian Grandmaster Koneru Humpys withdrawal from the prestigious Candidates Tou

75L jobs added in informal sector in 2025: NSO survey

India's informal sector added nearly 75 lakh jobs between January and December 2025, signaling a strong recovery from recent economic shocks. The

Half of ADHD assessments by psychologists fall short of diagnostic guidelines: Study

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition that develops during childhood and affects 610 per cent of children and 26 per cen

Groundbreaking Event Of Maharashtra Bhavan Expansion Held In Mauritius

The groundbreaking ceremony for the expansion of 'Maharashtra Bhavan' was held in Moka, Mauritius.

Epic Games Layoffs: 1,000 jobs cut amidst Fortnite engagement decline and market challenges

Epic Games has laid off 1,000 employees. This decision comes as Fortnite engagement has declined since 2025. CEO Tim Sweeney cited extreme market

Last-minute cancellation of rail tickets gets costlier

Indian Railways has revised its ticket cancellation refund policy, with no refunds for cancellations made less than eight hours before departure.

Scheduled caste status only for Hindus, Buddhists, Sikhs: SC

The Supreme Court ruled that only individuals professing Hinduism, Sikhism, or Buddhism can be members of Scheduled Castes. Conversion to any oth

PM announces 7 empowered groups to deal with long-term impacts of war

Adverse effects likely to persist for extended time *India for dialogue, diplomacy to restore peace NEW DELHI, Mar 24: Prime Minister Narendra Mo

Quote of the day by Barbara Tuchman: 'War is the unfolding of miscalculations.' Timeless life lessons on armed conflicts, tensions and battle by American historian and journalist

Quote of the day by Barbara Tuchman highlights how war develops through repeated errors in judgment. The quote explains decision-making failures

Airstrikes hit Iran; Tehran targets Israel, Gulf States

Mixed signals over talks to end war DUBAI, Mar 24: Airstrikes battered Iran and Iranian missiles, and drones targeted Israels Tel Aviv and sites

Vacancies for JKPS officers induction into IPS set to go up to 10 from 8

Two officers retiring in April, May; Director this month *UPSC likely to convene meeting shortly Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Mar 24: Vacancies for indu

JDA proposes major tourism project on 95-Kanal land at Jagti

Initiative part of broader effort to tap Jammus tourism potential Bivek Mathur JAMMU, Mar 24: The Jammu Development Authority (JDA) has proposed

It is our resolve to transform TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan campaign into peoples movement: LG

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 24: On World Tuberculosis Day, the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha called upon the Gealth Department, district

Pakistan ready and honoured to facilitate talks between US, Iran: Sharif

ISLAMABAD, Mar 24 : Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday said that Islamabad was ready and honoured to facilitate meaningful and con

Rinku Singh named KKR vice-captain, franchise signals future leadership shift

KOLKATA, Mar 24: Three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders on Tuesday appointed explosive batter Rinku Singh as their vice-captain for IPL 2026,

Rana calls for collective action to push, promote forest conservation in J&K

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 24: Minister for Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana today called for collectiv

Trump dials Modi to discuss West Asia conflict; focus on Strait of Hormuz

NEW DELHI, Mar 24: India backs the swift restoration of peace in West Asia and keeping the Strait of Hormuz open for global shipping, Prime Minis

Philippine president declares national energy emergency to respond to impact of Middle East war

MANILA, Mar 24: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday declared a state of national energy emergency to respond to the impact of th