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Jaishankar Holds Fresh Talks With Iran FM Amid Hormuz Shipping Concerns

New Delhi, Mar 13: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke to his Iranian counterpart Seyed Abbas Araghchi their fourth such conversation s

BJP Ensured Lasting Peace In NE, Cong Signed Various Accords For Selfish Interests: PM

Guwahati, Mar 13: Asserting that sounds of bombs and gunfire are a thing of the past in the Northeast, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday sai

China donates $200,000 to families of Iran school strike victims

Beijing's Foreign Ministry said the Chinese Red Cross Society will donate $200,000 in emergency humanitarian assistance to the Iranian Red Cresce

India introduces Bill to provide precise definition of 'transgender' in Lok Sabha

A bill to precisely define 'transgender' and introduce graded punishments for harm inflicted upon them was introduced in the Lok Sabha. The Trans

No one will give women jobs: SC refuses to enforce menstrual leave policy

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday, March 13, refused to entertain a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking a nationwide policy providing m

Inside Dubais Cashless 2026 Shift

ASEAN ministers urge halt to Middle East war as crisis rattles energy and trade

Southeast Asian nations are urging an end to the Middle East conflict. Surging oil prices and trade disruptions are already affecting regional ec

India rebuts reports of pause in US trade talks

India and the United States continue discussions for a trade agreement. The commerce ministry denies reports of any halt in engagement. This come

Tetra Pak: Natural Ingredients and Emotional DriversReshape the Food Supplement and Nutrition Market across Asia Pacific (APAC)

Economic Stabilisation Fund to help government respond to global challenges: Sitharaman

The fiscal deficit for the current financial year (2025-26) will be within the Revised Estimates, Ms. Sitharaman said

iQIYI Leads AI Storytelling as Original Micro-Animations Gain Strong Traction

Musi project row: HRF activist Syed Bilal house arrested ahead of DPR unveiling

Hyderabad: Activists in Hyderabad have condemned the house arrest of Syed Bilal, Vice President of the city committee of the Human Rights Forum (

Refroid Technologies and Technavious Solutions Private Limited partner to build sovereign liquid cooling infrastructure for Indias AI Data Centres

Second edition of Puducherry Bird Atlas records 33,000 birds, 174 species

Among the notable observations were waterbird species such as Fulvous Whistling-Duck, Lesser Whistling-Duck, Cotton Pygmy-Goose, Garganey, and th

Lok Sabha approves additional spending of Rs 2.01 lakh crore for FY 2025-26

The Lok Sabha has approved an additional Rs 2.01 lakh crore in spending for the current fiscal year through supplementary demands for grants. Fin

Honda's $15.7 billion EV writedown is painful, but China challenges loom down the road

Honda faces a massive financial hit and strategic shift in its electric vehicle business. The Japanese automaker is writing down billions due to

Russia says it doesn't see Iran crisis reducing US interest in Ukraine peace talks

Russia is expecting a new round of negotiations, but has nothing to announce yet on the timing

Opposition MPs submit notices to remove Chief Election Commissioner

New Delhi: Opposition MPs have submitted notices in both Houses of Parliament seeking a motion for the removal of Chief Election Commissioner (CE

Lok Sabha Approves Supplementary Demands For Grants For Additional Rs 2.01 Lakh Cr Spending In FY26

New Delhi, Mar 13: The Lok Sabha on Friday passed the second batch of supplementary demands for grants, allowing the government to spend an addit

UP double murder: Man held for raping, killing woman and partially blind son

Lucknow: A man accused of raping and killing a woman and her partially blind son was caught after an encounter in Uttar Pradeshs Lucknow district

PM Modi virtually unveils projects worth 4,570 crore in Assam's Kokrajhar

PM Modi unveiled the projects through video conference from Guwahati after his Kokrajhar visit was cancelled due to heavy rain.

JJ Valaya launches heritage-inspired accessories as the label turns 35

As the designers label nears 35 years, the new JJ Valaya Accessories line translates his signature embroideries and heritage influences into stat

Four US service members killed in plane crash over Iraq

A U.S. military refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq. Four crew members are confirmed dead. Rescue efforts continue for the remaining two.

Sasikala announces name of her political party, says will face coming polls in alliance

V K Sasikala, a former AIADMK leader, has launched her new political party. The organisation is named All India Puratchi Thalaivar Makkal Munnetr

Trump claimed in G7 call that Iran is about to surrender, Axios reports

Trump said that obody knows who is the leader, so there is no one that can announce surrender, Axios reported

KMDK to contest 2 seats in alliance with DMK in Tamil Nadu Assembly polls

Political alliances are solidifying for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. The Kongunadu Makkal Desia Katchi will contest two seats, while the Ma

PM Modi unveils 4,570 crore projects, flags off 3 trains in Kokrajhar, ahead of Assam polls

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched development projects exceeding 4,570 crore in Assam's Kokrajhar district. He also flagged off three new tra

6 killed in Pak IED blast

PESHAWAR, Mar 13: At least six police personnel were killed in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast targeting a police vehicle in northwest

Word of the Day: Discombobulate

Word of the Day: Discombobulate reminds readers that English vocabulary is not only rich and precise but also capable of humour and creativity. F

Godrej Properties buys 44-acre land in Coimbatore, expects 450 cr revenue from sale of plots

Godrej Properties did not share the land cost

Iran war is one 'TACO' too far

A Trump always chickens out investment strategy is being challenged by the Iran war, which has triggered a major energy shock and record oil vola

Mahua slams PM Modis silence over LPG shortage

Opposition parties urge Centre to take steps to address 'shortage' of LPG cylinders

Opposition parties are demanding immediate action from the Centre regarding an alleged shortage of LPG cylinders across India. Ruling alliance le

Who is Abrar Ahmed? Pakistani star picked by Kavya Marans team

Mumbai: Indian cricket fans reacted strongly on social media after Sunrisers Leeds, owned by the Sun TV Network, signed Pakistan mystery spinner

Rahul Gandhi spreading misinformation on energy issue, says Giriraj Singh

Rahul Gandhi said in the Lok Sabha that the war between the U.S. and Israel, and Iran is going to have far-reaching consequences

Refroid and TierX Unveil Indias Sovereign AI Infrastructure Stack: A Landmark Partnership for Indigenous Modular Data Centers

Hettich Strengthens Made in India, Made for the World Strategy with Launch of New Indore Manufacturing Plant

India Emerging as Stable Investment Anchor in Turbulent Global Economy, Say Investors atIGF Mumbai 2026

EAM Jaishankar, Irans Araghchi hold 4th phone call since start of West Asian conflict

The conversation comes as India ramped up efforts to secure safe passage to the Indian-flagged merchant vessels through the strategic shipping ro

From 3 LPA to 5 lakh per month in 4 years: Techie from lower middle class background shares tips about rapid salary growth

A techie shared on Reddit how his salary surged from 3.5 lakh to 65 lakh in under five years, driven by financial hardship, disciplined upskillin

Quote of the day by Dhurandhar director Aditya Dhar: 'Trust that every small step...'

Acclaimed director Aditya Dhar celebrated his birthday by reflecting on his career, emphasizing that every struggle leads to destiny. Known for h

Uttar Pradesh will set new benchmarks in field of education: Rajnath Singh

LUCKNOW, Mar 13: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said that Uttar Pradesh will set new benchmarks in the field of education in the years

AI-Generated Clip of MEA Spokesperson Warning Iran Shared as Real Video

There are no credible reports to support the claim about Jaiswal issuing a warning against Iran.

Tamil Nadu Assembly election: Kongunadu Makkal Desiya Katchi to contest two seats on DMKs Rising Sun symbol

The seat-sharing agreement was signed between DMK president and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and KMDK general secretary E.R. Eswaran at

Jaishankar speaks to Iran FM as efforts intensify for passage of 28 vessels

New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke to his Iranian counterpart Seyed Abbas Araghchi their fourth such conversation since the

Justice for Hind Rajab Act seeks probe into Palestinian childs killing

Democratic lawmakers in the United States on Thursday, March 12, introduced the Justice for Hind Rajab Act, a bill seeking a federal investigatio

Is an MLA contesting MP poll on another partys B-Form not defection? asks Harish Rao

BRS leader says Khairatabad legislator Danam Nagender was elected as an MLA on the ticket of BRS and openly contested Lok Sabha elections using C

Pak PM expresses full solidarity with Saudi in prevailing situation in Gulf region

ISLAMABAD, Mar 13: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in a restricted meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman expressed Pakistans full sol

Sri Lanka hands over 45 Iranian sailors bodies to embassy

COLOMBO, Mar 13: Sri Lanka on Friday handed over the bodies of 45 sailors killed in an attack on an Iranian warship off the island nations coast

Film ticket price hike: SC stays Telangana HCs 90-day advance disclosure order

The Supreme Court on Friday, March 13, stayed an interim order of the Telangana High Court that required the state government to disclose any dec

Iran war disrupts energy supplies as Irans new leader resolves to keep fighting

DUBAI, Mar 13: Irans secretive new leader issued his first public statements Thursday, resolving to keep fighting, promising more pain for Gulf A

Think Before You Speak: Aristophanes Advice Still Matters Today

Before speaking, pause and think. Aristophanes timeless wisdom reveals how thoughtful communication can improve conversations and relationships.

Opposition MPs Submit Notices Seeking Motion for Removal of Gyanesh Kumar

As many as 130 Lok Sabha MPs and 63 Rajya Sabha MPs have signed the notice, a source said

Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of targeting homes in airstrikes that kill at least 4 civilians

KABUL, Mar 13: Afghanistans Taliban government early Friday accused Pakistans military of targeting homes in overnight airstrikes in Kabul and th

Mathuras Thakur Ji Poshak: Handmade garments sustaining a women-led enterprise

Mathuras Thakur Ji ki Poshak craft supports a women-led enterprise producing handmade devotional garments for temples and homes.

HFCL bags Rs 10,159-cr order from foreign firm for supplying optical fibre cable

NEW DELHI, Mar 13: Homegrown telecom gear maker HFCL has bagged a mega deal of around Rs 10,159 crore from a global multinational corporation for

Kanpur Nagars leather equestrian boots: Precision craftsmanship for global riding markets

Kanpur Nagars leather industry crafts precision equestrian riding boots exported to global markets, supported by its ODOP-recognised leather clus

Japans KTD enters Indian energy market, picks 10 pc stake in OMC Power

NEW DELHI/TOKYO, Mar 13: Japanese utility company Kansai Transmission and Distribution has forayed into the Indian energy market, picking up a 10

Balrampurs pulses processing: Turning staple grains into everyday ingredients

Balrampurs pulses processing units turn chana dal into besan and wheat flour, supplying staple ingredients to kitchens across nearby districts.

Ramzan 2026 : Meet a few chefs who prepare nombu kanji at mosques in Thiruvananthapuram

Mosques hire proficient hands to prepare the spicy porridge in huge quantities, which devotees have while breaking their fast

Passenger vehicle dispatches rise 10.6 pc in Feb: SIAM

NEW DELHI, Mar 13: Domestic passenger vehicle dispatches from companies to dealers rose 10.6 per cent year-on-year to 4,17,705 units in February,

Economic Stabilisation Fund to help Govt respond to global challenges: Sitharaman

NEW DELHI, Mar 13: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said the Rs 1 lakh crore Economic Stabilisation Fund will give fiscal headroom t

'Neena Gupta pregnant?' Heres how the 66-year-old Badhaai Ho actor responded to 'Baby-Bump' rumours

Neena Gupta, 66, humorously addressed pregnancy rumors circulating on social media. She clarified that she is not pregnant, attributing her appea

Watch: Emotional V.K. Sasikala announces name of her new political party

Russian seaborne oil product exports in February fall 3.3% from month earlier, data shows

The oil product exports from Russia's Baltic ports Primorsk, Vysotsk, St. Petersburg and Ust-Luga - decreased 11.4% month-on-month to 4.7 millio

Justice Lisa Gill assumes charge as AP High Court Judge

Justice Lisa Gill has been transferred to the Andhra Pradesh High Court from the Punjab and Haryana High Court, where she had been serving as a J

Husband stopped talking, relatives mocked yet this 65-year-old Amma built a 2.5 crore tiffin empire in Patna herself

Devni Devi, a 65-year-old resident of Patna, has transformed a humble kitchen-based tiffin service into a thriving culinary brand, Ammas Kitchen,

Donald Trump claims in G7 call that Iran is 'about to surrender,' Axios reports

Iran war: US President Donald Trump informed G7 leaders that Iran is nearing surrender. He expressed confidence in the war's outcome. Trump also

Maintain police vigil at gas distribution centres and supply agencies: Telangana CS

The CS directs officials to prevent scope for black marketing of cylinders

PM arrives in Guwahati, Kokrajhar visit cancelled due to rain

In a significant move, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made his way to Guwahati for a two-day visit in Assam. However, relentless rain thwarted

No Shortage of LPG in Telangana: Uttam

The Minister clarified that there is no shortage of cooking gas in the State and directed officials to ensure uninterrupted supply to domestic co

WhatsApp unveils supervised accounts for kids below 13; heres how to set it up

WhatsApp has launched parent-managed accounts for children under 13, introducing built-in restrictions and locked privacy settings for enhanced s

Allu Sirish on His Marriage to Nayanika Reddy and Hopes for Future Kids

We eventually decided it was time to tell our families and make it official, he explained.

Find Indias forgotten jewels in Usha Balakrishnans new book Silver & Gold - Visions of Arcadia

The Lisbon art historian on Usha Balakrishnansnew book that documents Indias folk and tribal ornamental traditions

Watch: War tensions echo in U.S. as vehicle rams into Michigan synagogue

A man drove a truck into the entrance of Temple Israel Synagogue in West Bloomfield, Michigan, on March 12, crashing into the buildings hallway b

Parliamentary Committee to begin day-to-day proceedings in Justice Yashwant Varma cash haul case

A parliamentary committee will hold daily hearings from March 13 to March 21. The proceedings are part of an impeachment inquiry into allegations

Opposition submits notices seeking motion for CECs removal to both House today

US Shifts Anti-Missile System To Middle East. South Korea Isn't Happy

The US is relocating parts of the terminal high-altitude area defence (THAAD) missile-defence system along with other military hardware out of So

T.N. CM Stalin commissions first unit of Udangudi Thermal Power Plant, inaugurates various projects

CM Omar Abdullah Chairs Cabinet Meeting in Jammu, Focus on Governance

Jammu, Mar 13: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday chaired a Cabinet meeting in Jammu, taking key decisions aimed at strengt

Watch: Shashi Tharoor says war in Gulf has serious impact on India

Boycott SRH Trends After SunRisers Leeds Picks Abrar

Social media platforms quickly filled with reactions, memes and criticism, as supporters questioned the decision and debated its impact on the sq

Sangram Singh on Badshah row: Is fame paying a heavy price?

Mumbai: Wrestler and MMA fighter Sangram Singh, also known for his popular and clean stint on reality show Bigg Boss, has expressed his thoughts

Opposition Moves Notice in Parliament Seeking CEC Gyanesh Kumars Removal

New Delhi, Mar 13: Opposition MPs have submitted notices in both Houses of Parliament seeking a motion for the removal of Chief Election Commissi

RPF seizes unaccounted cash, gold worth 69.23 lakh from train passenger at Perambur station

Officials found 1,19,000 in cash and 450 grams of gold biscuits and ornaments (valued at approximately 68,04,000) upon inspection of shoulder bag

Tamil Nadu Assembly election: KMDK to contest two seats on DMKs Rising Sun symbol

The seat-sharing agreement was signed between DMK president and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and KMDK general secretary E.R. Eswaran at

Telangana: Woman dies by suicide, husband films incident instead of helping

Hyderabad: In a shocking incident reported from Rajampet, Sangareddy, a woman died by suicide while her husband allegedly recorded the act on his

Oil Wars: How Iran's Hormuz Grip Is Bleeding Americans' Wallets

Iran's Hormuz blockade sees US fuel prices jump 21 per cent as Donald Trump boasts we make money, but polls show 48 per cent of American voters a

UPI In 2026: 12 Features Most Users Still Don't Use - Offline Payments, Credit Lines, AutoPay

UPI 2026: With features such as offline transactions, automatic payments and bank-backed credit lines, UPI is gradually becoming a full digital p

Watch: Iran says Strait of Hormuz to remain open amid tensions