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Watch: Trumps Pearl Harbor remark stuns Japan PM during Iran war discussion

During a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, U.S. President Donald Trump defended not informing allies about strikes on Iran by

China poses pressing threat, deterrence needed to avert invasion, Taiwan says

China does not currently plan to invade Taiwan in 2027 and seeks to control the island without the use of force, says the U.S. intelligence commu

Israel launches new wave of attacks on Iran as crisis deepens

DOHA/WASHINGTON/JERUSALEM, March 20 (Reuters) Israel launched a fresh wave of attacks on Iran on Friday, a day after President Donald Trump told

Lockie Ferguson to miss early IPL 2026 matches for Punjab Kings

The right-arm fast bowler, known for his express pace and ability to deliver in crunch moments, is expected to return to franchise duties for PBK

Microshifting puts a new spin on 9-to-5 schedules

NEW YORK March 20, 2026 (AP) Before the house is humming and her teenagers ask her to whip up breakfast or chauffeur them to school, Jen Meegan

Andaman's tribal delegation meets Rahul Gandhi, raises concern over Great Nicobar project

The delegation expressed apprehensions about the potential adverse impact of the project on the fragile ecosystem of Great Nicobar Island and its

FIFA Creates Rule Requiring Female Coaches at Women's Tournaments

FIFA said it will require at its women's tournaments that at least one female must be a head coach or assistant coach of each team

India Suspends Indus Water Treaty Until Pakistan Addresses Terrorism Concerns

New Delhi, March 20: India has reiterated that the Indus Water Treaty will remain suspended until Pakistan, described as the global center of ter

Lenovo Unveils Yoga Bluetooth Silent Mouse with Ergonomic Design and Long Battery Life

Mumbai, March 20: Lenovo has launched the Yoga Bluetooth Silent Mouse, complementing its latest laptop lineup. Priced at 119 yuan (approximately

FIFA creates rule requiring female coaches at womens tournaments

Just 10 of 32 teams at the 2023 Women's World Cup had a female head coach, including Sarina Wiegman of beaten finalist England

Retired Merchant Navy Officer Held for Rape in Nashik

The accused was held by the Crime Branch under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Maharashtra Prevention and Eradication of Human Sacrifice and other In

Xiaomi Unveils New Purple Variant of Mijia Colorful Suitcase

Mumbai, March 20: Xiaomi has launched a vibrant purple color option for its Mijia Colorful Suitcase. This new variant is currently available for

Finance Minister Defends BSNL Amid Criticism

Mumbai, March 20: Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), the state-run telecom operator in India, has been striving for profitability for an extend

Man ends life, mother dies of cardiac arrest in Telangana

Hyderabad: In a tragic incident, a man died by suicide and his mother died of a cardiac arrest upon seeing his body in Telanganas Jagtial on Wedn

Woman Arrested for Bag Theft at Lajpat Nagar Metro Station, Cash and Documents Recovered

New Delhi, March 20: In a swift response to a bag theft incident at the Lajpat Nagar Metro Station, Delhi police have arrested a woman and recove

Three youths killed in a road mishap near Madanapalle

U.S. Pressures Europe to Enhance Defense Responsibilities Amid Focus on China

Washington, March 20: The United States is increasing pressure on Europe to take on greater defense responsibilities while maintaining a robust m

Qatar LNG Output Capacity Reduced By 17% For 5 Years, India Faces Risk

QatarEnergy said the strikes, which occurred on March 18 and early March 19, 2026, caused extensive damage to key production facilities and are e

Kolkata weather update: IMD issues orange alert, warns of rainfall, thunderstorms and strong winds for today. Check full week's forecast

Kolkata Rains Weather Forecast: Kolkata is likely to experience rain, thunderstorms with strong gusty winds on Friday, the India Meteorological D

OpenAI to buy Python toolmaker Astral to take on Anthropic; revamp product portofolio

OpenAIs Codex has more than two million weekly active users. Astral has become a major player in the Python community. Its tools are designed to

Mumbai Police Busts Fake Apple Accessories Racket, Six Shopkeepers Charged

Mumbai, March 20: Mumbai police have made a significant breakthrough against counterfeit branded goods by dismantling an organized mobile accesso

Indonesian billionaire Michael Bambang Hartono dies at 86

The cause of death was not immediately clear. Alongside his brother Robert, Budi Hartono, Michael Hartono was worth an estimated $43.8 billion, a

Telangana Budget 2026-27 LIVE: Finance Minister Bhatti likely to walk a tightrope balancing welfare and development

Mr. Vikramarka said he hoped that all sectors in the State would achieve significant growth and the youth of Telangana would receive excellent em

Devotees Gather for Divine Bhasma Aarti at Mahakaleshwar Temple on Navratris Second Day

Ujjain, March 20: On the second day of Navratri, a massive crowd of devotees gathered at the Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain to witness the mornin

US disrupts global botnets affecting more than three million devices

A major international operation has successfully taken down four large botnets. These networks infected over three million devices worldwide, inc

Iran womens soccer team greeted with a welcome ceremony in Tehran

Members of Irans national womens soccer team were greeted with a welcome ceremony upon their return to the Islamic Republic after several of the

Rajasthan Transfers 25 IAS Officers, Key Portfolios Reshuffled

Jaipur, March 20, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): The Rajasthan government carried out a late-night administrative reshuffle, transferring 25 IAS officers

RBSE 10th result 2026 confirmed date and time: Check when you can download the scorecard from rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in

RBSE 10th Result kab ayega: The Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education has confirmed that Class 10 results will not be declared on March 20, 2026

Joint statement on Strait of Hormuz by European nations, Japan, Canada

This is the full text of the statement from Britain, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Japan and Canada

South Africa Womens Team Sets 150-Run Target Against New Zealand

Auckland, March 20: The South Africa womens cricket team has set a target of 150 runs for New Zealand in the third T20 match. Batting first, Sout

767 Couples in Telangana Avail Incentive for Inter-Caste Marriages Scheme

While 119 couples availed the scheme in 2022-23, 243 couples utilized it in 2023-24 and 404 couples in 2024-25

The Theories Behind Why Pak's Rumoured Ballistic Missile Worries US

Pakistan's existing arsenal is already sufficient to deter a regional nuclear or conventional attack, so an ICBM would serve a different purpose

West Bengal Assembly Elections: BJP releases second list for polls, fields 111 candidates

The BJP has revealed its second list of candidates for the West Bengal Assembly elections. The party has named 111 more nominees, bringing the to

Andhra Pradesh Changes Holiday Date for Ramadan Celebration

Amaravati, March 20: The Andhra Pradesh government has revised the date for the holiday declared for Ramadan (Eid-ul-Fitr). Originally set for Fr

'Undeclared emergency' in West Bengal: Mamata Banerjee slams ECI over reshuffle

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has strongly criticized the Election Commission of India's recent reshuffles of state officials. She d

Ottawa Tragedy: Man charged with impaired driving after fatal head-on crash at citys west end kills Health Canada official

A fatal head-on collision in Ottawa has claimed the life of a 52-year-old woman. The incident involved a passenger van and a sedan. A 31-year-old

Third Day of Navratri: Celebrating Gangaur with Auspicious Timings and Complete Panchang

New Delhi, March 20: The third day of Navratri, dedicated to the worship of divine power, falls on Saturday. Notably, this day also marks the cel

Vedanta Commits 1 Lakh Crore to Boost Rajasthan Growth

Udaipur, March 20, 2026 (Daily Kiran): On the occasion of Rajasthan Day, Vedanta Group reaffirmed its long-term commitment to the state with an i

Stock Market LIVE Updates, Sensex Today: Markets Likely To Open Positive As Oil Cools Down

Stock Market LiveUpdates Sensex Today: The Nifty50 and the Sensex are expected to open higher on Friday.

Ministry of Defence Hosts Mega Job Fair for Veterans in New Delhi

New Delhi, March 20: The Directorate General of Resettlement (DGR) under the Ministry of Defence has organized a significant job fair for veteran

Anil Agarwal Extends Rajasthan Day Greetings

Chittorgarh, March 20, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): On the occasion of Rajasthan Day, Anil Agarwal, Chairman of Vedanta Group, extended his heartfelt gr

Netflix eyes expansion of live events in South Korea following BTS success

Netflix is expanding its presence in South Korea with more live events. The streaming giant will broadcast a highly anticipated BTS concert globa

Flight Status IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet today: Check delay, cancellation status as IMD predicts rain, thunderstorms in Delhi-NCR today

Flight cancelled today: Due to the adverse weather conditions in the Delhi-NCR region, SpiceJet has issued a travel advisory, saying that flight

Israel Iran War Day 21 Updates: Energy attacks ease, EU urges restraint and Netanyahu signals confidence in victory

Israel Iran News Day 21 Updates: The Iran war continues with no signs of slowing. Military actions and diplomatic pressures are high. Global ener

Three duped of Rs 30 lakh in investment fraud in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: At least three people were duped of Rs 30 lakh in an investment fraud in Hyderabad via WhatsApp and Telegram recently. According to th

Udaipur Professor Honoured at World Health Congress

Udaipur, March 20, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): Dr. Kamal Singh Rathore, Professor at BN College of Pharmacy, Udaipur, has been honoured with the Brilli

New Director Appointed at West Zone Cultural Centre

Udaipur, March 20, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): Dr. Ashwin Mahesh Dalvi assumed charge as Director of the West Zone Cultural Centre on Thursday for a te

President Murmu to Meet Saint Premanand Maharaj During Vrindavan Visit

New Delhi, March 20: President Droupadi Murmu will meet the renowned saint Premanand Maharaj at the Shri Hit Radha Keli Kunj Ashram in Vrindavan

A three-day Bihar Nursery and Green-Tech Conclave 2026 in Patna from March 21

It will be a first-of-its-kind, three-day national horticulture conclave; entrepreneurs and start-ups to get opportunity to present their busines

Indore Man Refutes Police Claims Of EV Charging Blast After Fire Kills 8 Of Family

Saurabh Pugalia denied police claims that electronic locks on the house doors delayed entry after power supply was cut, forcing personnel to brea

14-Year-Old Gets New Lease of Life at PIMS

Udaipur, March 20 (Udaipur Kiran): The Cardiology Department of Pacific Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), Umarda, has successfully treated a

BMW Group Expands Rajasthan Presence with MINI Launch

Udaipur, March 20, 2026 (Daily Kiran): BMW Group India has strengthened its footprint in Rajasthan by introducing the MINI brand for luxury consu

FIFA Fines Israel, Denies Key Palestinian Complaint and Urges Iran To Fulfill World Cup Schedule

FIFA fined the Israel Football Association 150,000 Swiss francs ($190,000) on disciplinary charges relating to discrimination and racist abuse, p

Padmaja Parmar Receives Global Diabetes Honour

Udaipur, March 20, 2026 (Daily Kiran): Padmaja Kumari Parmar, associated with the Mewar royal family, has been honoured with the prestigious Mary

Telangana FM to present 3rd Budget at noon today

Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka to table 3.20-3.30 lakh crore budget at noon; capex likely to rise to 45,000-50,000 crore with funds earmarked for Hydera

Telangana to get new portal for birth, death certificates

Hyderabad: Telangana is soon going to get a new portal for registration of birth and death certificates with an aim to process registrations onli

Bangladesh Cricket Board Takes Big Call On PSL Amid Conflict In Pakistan

The participation of Bangladesh cricket team players in the upcoming Pakistan Super League (PSL) faced a major roadblock in light of the ongoing

Kalakriti 2026 Celebrated at Pacific Law School

Udaipur, March 20 (Udaipur Kiran): Pacific School of Law, under Pacific Academy of Higher Education and Research University, organised a three-da

Netanyahu warns on Iran uranium as US approves USD 7 billion arms sales to UAE

As the United StatesIsrael war on Iran entered its 21st day on Friday, March 20, hostilities intensified across multiple fronts, with sustained m

Rs 497 Crore Relief For Exporters Impacted By Middle East War Disruptions

India is continuing to coordinate with stakeholders to ensure uninterrupted energy supplies and the safety of its citizens in the Gulf region, Mi

Manchester United Boss Carrick Uncertain on De Ligt's Return Date

De Ligt has been sidelined since United's 2-1 win over Crystal Palace in November and there are doubts he will be fit for the World Cup, which st

Devotees Flock to Jhandewalan Temple on Second Day of Chaitra Navratri

New Delhi, March 20: On the second day of Chaitra Navratri, a large number of devotees have gathered at the Jhandewalan Temple in New Delhi. Sinc

Tesla in talks with Chinese firms to buy $2.9 bln worth of solar equipment

Mr. Musk plans to build the solar capacity mainly for use by Tesla, although some will be used to power SpaceX satellites

Assam polls: Congress, Raijor Dal seal seat-sharing deal

The opposition bloc now has six parties, including two Left Front entities

Assembly elections 2026 LIVE: First EVM, VVPAT randomisation conducted ahead of Assam Assembly polls

In Odisha, Congress MLA C.S. Raazen Ekka said that the party has filed a petition before the Assembly Speaker seeking the disqualification of thr

Bihar Board 10th Result 2026 Soon? Check Expected Date, Direct Link

Bihar Board Class 10 Result 2026: To pass the examination, students must secure at least 33% marks in each subject. Those failing to meet this cr

Israel hits Tehran with airstrikes on Persian New Year as war jolts energy markets

Israel launched airstrikes on Tehran as Iran marked its New Year. The ongoing conflict has disrupted global markets and threatened to involve Ira

On Frequent Visits To Delhi, EPS' Reply After Meeting Amit Shah

Edappadi K Palaniswami categorically said there were no discussions with actor-turned-politician Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), ruling o

Zawar Talents Power ZFA into U-18 Elite League Final Round

Udaipur, March 20 (Udaipur Kiran): Local football talent from Zawar has made a strong mark on the national stage as Zinc Football Academy (ZFA),

U.S. Bill Supports Alternative Education Program for International Students

Washington, March 20: U.S. lawmakers have introduced a bipartisan bill aimed at securing a vital program for international students. This initiat

Kangana Ranaut Challenges Pappu Yadavs Controversial Remarks on Women

Mumbai, March 20: Bollywood actress and MP Kangana Ranaut has responded strongly to comments made by Pappu Yadav regarding Congress leader Rahul

OpenAI Plans Desktop 'superapp' To Streamline User Experience

Executives hope that bringing the company's tool under one app will help streamline resources as OpenAI seeks to counter rising competition from

Australia Triumphs Over West Indies in T20 Series Opener with Beth Mooneys Stellar Performance

Kingstown, March 20: The Australia womens cricket team kicked off their three-match T20 series against the West Indies with a convincing victory.

Renting A Home? Here Are The Rules Every Tenant And Landlord Must Know

Traditionally, India's rental market has run on trust. In more recent past, 11-month agreements have become the norm, particularly in urban areas

'Can anyone convince Trump?' Netanyahu says; pushes new oil routes, mocks Iran's Mojtaba

Japans Prime Minister Uncomfortable with Trumps Pearl Harbor Remark

Washington, March 20: U.S. President Donald Trump recently defended his decision to keep American attacks on Iran secret by referencing Pearl Har

Japan PM Placates Trump on Iran, But Faces Pearl Harbor Surprise

Days after lashing out at US allies including Japan for failing to heed his calls to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Trump praised Tokyo's effo

Weather today (March 20): IMD predicts rain, thunderstorms and strong winds in several states. Check forecast for Mumbai, Kolkata, Srinagar, Indore, Patna and more

IMD Today Weather Update: The IMD has forecast unseasonal rain in Mumbai and other districts of Maharashtra after days of scorching heat. Kolkata

Qatar Reports Damage from Missile Attacks on Ras Laffan Industrial City

New Delhi, March 20: Qatar has disclosed the extent of damage caused by missile attacks on the Ras Laffan Industrial City, attributed to Iran. Mi

Three men charged with conspiring to smuggle U.S. artificial intelligence to China

The men violated U.S. export controls laws by scheming to divert massive quantities of the high-performance servers assembled in the United State

North Koreas Kim Jong Un takes his daughter on tank ride during army training

State media images showed the girl sticking her head out of the tanks hatch, while Kim sitting on the top of the tank and smiling

NASA Returns Moon Rocket To Pad, Eyeing April 1 Launch

Artemis engineers began the maneuver, which can take up to 12 hours, at 8:00 pm eastern, after which the US space agency will begin final prepara

White House, senators hold talks on DHS shutdown; modest progress reported

Lawmakers are talking to end the Department of Homeland Security shutdown. Senators met with White House border czar Tom Homan. The shutdown has

Leaders Pay Tribute to Rani Avantibai Lodhi on Her Sacrifice Day

New Delhi, March 20: On the Sacrifice Day of Rani Avantibai Lodhi, a prominent figure of the First War of Independence in 1857, political leaders

ECI asks Bengal for report on bonus to civic volunteers

Kolkata: The Election Commission on Thursday, March 19, sought a report from the West Bengal government after it announced the grant of an ad hoc

Jammu and Kashmir police busts international cyber fraud racket targetting victims in US, UK and Canada

Jammu and Kashmir police have dismantled a sophisticated international cyber fraud network in Srinagar. Seven individuals were arrested for targe

Qatar's LNG Exports Disrupted For 5 Years Amid Iran War: How It Affects India

Those losses have implications ranging from LPG used in restaurants in India to South Korea's chipmakers, which use helium.

Japans Takaichi seeks to reaffirm alliance with Trump amid Hormuz security concerns

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi met with President Donald Trump in Washington. Discussions focused on Japan's support for protecting the S

Why Didn't You Tell About Pearl Harbor? Trump's Quip Makes Japan PM Awkward

A Japanese reporter asked President Donald Trump why the US didn't inform its allies including Japan before attacking Iran.

Delhi Court acquits two accused under UAPA, says prosecution failed to prove association with ISIS

Additional Sessions Judge (ASJ) Amit Bansal acquitted Jamsheed Zahoor Paul and Parvaiz Rashid Lone of the offences of terrorist act and associati