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Iran, US Have Been In Direct Contact In Recent Days: Reports

A direct communications channel between US envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has been reactivated in recent days, Axios reported on Monday, citing a US official and a source with knowledge of the matter.

17 Mar 2026 1:28 am
Trump Seeks To Reopen Strait Of Hormuz Amid Iran War

US President Donald Trump said he has demanded about seven countries send warships to keep the Strait of Hormuz open as Iranian strikes kept slamming into Gulf countries Monday.

17 Mar 2026 1:12 am
Video: Cars Abandoned, Tourists Stranded Near Atal Tunnel Amid Snowfall

More than 1,000 vehicles have been stranded near the Atal Tunnel outside Manali since Sunday night, after heavy snowfall and ice formation on roads brought traffic to a complete halt for the second consecutive day.

17 Mar 2026 12:03 am
Risk Diluting Legacy: Mamata Banerjee To Poll Chief Over Officers' Removal

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has now written to Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, putting on record her protest against the state's removal of top bureaucrats ahead of the assembly election.

17 Mar 2026 12:02 am
Trump Pushes For 'Enthusiasm' From US Allies To Secure Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump criticized US allies on Monday for their lukewarm response to his call to help protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz during the US war against Iran.

16 Mar 2026 11:51 pm
Vlogger Confronts Man For Littering Near Delhi Metro, Bollywood Actress Reacts To Video

Social media users have praised the vlogger for taking a stand against littering.

16 Mar 2026 11:47 pm
Metro To Run On Namo Bharat Track Between Gurugram And Faridabad? Check Details Here

Gurugram and Faridabad Metro: The plan aims to enhance connectivity and reduce travel time between the two cities.

16 Mar 2026 11:45 pm
Applying For Aadhaar Card For Newborn Babies: A Step-By-Step Guide

Details for Baal Aadhaar: UIDAI allows parents to apply for an Aadhaar card for their newborn babies, known as Baal Aadhaar.

16 Mar 2026 11:43 pm
DMK Expands Alliance Net As It Eyes Rare Second Term Amid Vijay Factor

As the battle for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections intensifies, the ruling M K Stalin-led Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) is banking heavily on an expansive alliance strategy.

16 Mar 2026 11:42 pm
Netanyahu's Disappearing Ring In New Video Sparks Fresh AI Debate

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has posted a new video on his official X account in which a ring on his finger appears to vanish as he moves his arm.

16 Mar 2026 11:41 pm
Chinese Woman Uses AI Persona To Lecture Parents On Modern Thinking

Inspired by this trend, other users followed suit, creating similar fake expert accounts focused on topics related to parent-child relationships.

16 Mar 2026 11:39 pm
Centre Trashes Reports Linking Release Of Tankers To Hormuz Access: Report

The government on Monday trashed reports that said Tehran is seeking release of three oil tankers seized by India in return for ensuring safe passage to Indian-'flagged vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.

16 Mar 2026 11:02 pm
Haryana Rajya Sabha Polls: Voting Secrecy Row Delays Counting

A controversy over the secrecy of votes has delayed the counting process in the Haryana Rajya Sabha Election, with complaints filed by both the Congress and the BJ against each other's MLAs.

16 Mar 2026 10:51 pm
Trump Says He Predicted 9/11 A Year Before It Happened: Here's The Truth

US President Donald Trump on Monday said he had warned about the September 11 terror attacks more than a year before they took place.

16 Mar 2026 10:47 pm
Fareed Zakaria On 2 Lessons China Took Home In Seeing US Go To War Again

The images from the war in the Middle East are being watched carefully in Beijing not with alarm, but with calculation.

16 Mar 2026 9:41 pm
Man Jumps From 23rd Floor With 2-Year-Old Daughter In Arms At Noida High-Rise

A private school operator allegedly jumped from the 23rd floor of a residential building with his two-year-old daughter in his arms here on Monday, killing both, police said.

16 Mar 2026 8:37 pm
Vitamin D Deficiency: The Overlooked Reason Behind Persistent Fatigue, Hair Fall And Body Pain

Dr Anjali Kumar explains why vitamin D deficiency is extremely common among women and how a simple blood test can help detect it.

16 Mar 2026 8:21 pm
Poll Body Appoints Ex-Bureaucrat Manjeet Singh As Special Observer For Assam

The Election Commission on Monday appointed former bureaucrat Manjeet Singh as the special observer for poll-bound Assam with a mandate to update the poll panel on election preparedness in the northeastern state.

16 Mar 2026 8:19 pm
Nora Fatehi's New Song Faces Backlash Over Vulgar Lyrics, Armaan Malik Reacts

The song appears in KD: The Devil, an upcoming Kannada-language action crime film

16 Mar 2026 8:16 pm
Netanyahu Posts New Video After Grok Flags His Cafe Clip As AI-Generated'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has shared another video on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) after Grok, the AI chatbot created by Elon Musk, labelled one of his earlier videos as AI-generated.

16 Mar 2026 7:31 pm
Opinion: Opinion | The Story Of Bengal's 'Real' Outsiders

Bengal has always had a rich tradition of enabling 'outsiders', or non-Bangla speakers, including those making it to the Lok Sabha.

16 Mar 2026 7:27 pm
How US Operation In Venezuela Differs From Iran: Fareed Zakaria Explains

The United States military intervention in Iran, now in its third week, stands in contrast to the recent operation in Venezuela, according to journalist and geopolitical expert Fareed Zakaria.

16 Mar 2026 7:27 pm
Struggling With Push-Ups? 8 Simple Tips To Increase Your Daily Push-Up Count

If standard push-ups feel too challenging, begin with easier variations. Knee push-ups or incline push-ups performed against a wall or bench can help build strength gradually.

16 Mar 2026 7:27 pm
Not Just Bengal, Election Commission Transferred Officers In Tamil Nadu And Assam

The Election Commission of India has stepped up administrative changes in election-bound states, by removing several district police chiefs in both Assam and Tamil Nadu as part of its efforts to ensure free and fair polls.

16 Mar 2026 7:20 pm
Very Difficult To Open Strait Of Hormuz Without Iran's Acceptance: Fareed Zakaria To NDTV

Iran War Latest News, Middle East Live, Fareed Zakaria Exclusive: Very Difficult To Open Strait Of Hormuz Without Iran's Acceptance: Fareed Zakaria To NDTV

16 Mar 2026 7:11 pm
What Is PNG? How To Get Its Connection As US-Iran War Affects LPG Supply, Causes Shortage

LPG shortage in India: The government has prioritised PNG supplies for households and is working to expand its infrastructure.

16 Mar 2026 7:10 pm
2021 Redux? Suvendu Adhikari Takes Fight To Mamata Banerjee's Kolkata Seat

The BJP's Suvendu Adhikari, who beat West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee from Nandigram in the last assembly election, wants a rematch -- this time in Bhabanipur, her current constituency.

16 Mar 2026 6:11 pm
Anti-Women, Anti-Bengali: Mamata Banerjee Slams Poll Body Over Officers' Removal

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today attacked the BJP and the Election Commission over the removal of top bureaucrats in West Bengal.

16 Mar 2026 6:06 pm
Hidden In Plain Sight: How A Police Confession Blew Banksy's Cover

For decades, Banksy kept the world guessing. The Bristol-born graffiti artist, whose works have sold for millions, built an empire on anonymity. Now, a detailed investigation hints that the mystery might be over.

16 Mar 2026 6:06 pm
Oldest Known Whale Song Recording May Unlock Mysteries Of The Ocean

A haunting whale song discovered on decades-old audio equipment could open up a new understanding of how the huge animals communicate, according to researchers who say it's the oldest such recording known.

16 Mar 2026 5:53 pm
The 4 Mahagathbandhan MLAs Who Skipped Rajya Sabha Voting In Bihar

In the Rajya Sabha elections being held for five seats in Bihar, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is considered certain to win all five.

16 Mar 2026 5:49 pm
Devendra Fadnavis Defends Anti-Conversion Bill, Says Law Targets Fraud, Not Faith

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday defended the state government's proposed Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Bill, 2026, asserting that it is designed to curb fraudulent religious conversions.

16 Mar 2026 5:48 pm
Apologising In Advance: Delhi Man's Pre-Flight Message About Travelling With Toddler Wins Hearts Online

He also adds that although the girl has travelled many times before, there are still times when she may become restless during the journey.

16 Mar 2026 5:45 pm
Can Eating Kharbuja or Muskmelon Fix Your Metabolism? Here Is How Its 90% Water Aids In Weight Loss

Muskmelon, or 'kharbuja', is a summer fruit that has 90% water. Here is how consuming it can help in aiding weight loss, and the side effects that you should know.

16 Mar 2026 5:45 pm
Iran War: LPG Tanker Shivalik Reaches Gujarat's Mundra Port Days After Crossing Strait Of Hormuz

The Shivalik, an India-flagged LPG tanker belonging to the Shipping Corporation of India, docked in Gujarat's Mundra Port Monday after safely transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

16 Mar 2026 5:44 pm
BJP Releases First List Of 47 Names For Kerala Polls

The BJP on Monday released its first list of 47 candidates for the April 9 polls, fielding three former Union ministers.

16 Mar 2026 5:31 pm
IIT Madras Tops Usage As India's National Research Access Scheme Crosses 11 Crore Downloads

Over 11.3 crore research articles were downloaded in India in 2025 under the One Nation One Subscription initiative, providing nationwide access to international scholarly journals.

16 Mar 2026 5:24 pm
Tomatoes, Carrots And Lettuce Absorb Low Levels Of Antidepressants From Wastewater Irrigation: Johns Hopkins Study

A new study finds crops irrigated with treated wastewater can absorb trace pharmaceuticals such as antidepressants and epilepsy medicines. Researchers found these compounds mainly accumulate in plant leaves rather than edible parts.

16 Mar 2026 5:19 pm
LPG Booking App Beats ChatGPT To Top Indias App Store, Play Store Charts

The spike in downloads comes as households rush to secure cooking gas after supply concerns linked to the US-Israel war on Iran and tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most critical oil and gas shipping routes.

16 Mar 2026 5:16 pm
NDA's Backchannel Offer For Vijay: EPS Deputy Post, 55 Seats, Say Sources

The NDA may soon have Vijay's TVK in its ranks, despite the actor's professed ideological antipathy for the BJP. Sources said despite the TVK's categorical denial, discussions have been in progress for the past few days.

16 Mar 2026 5:12 pm
5th Iranian Woman Footballer Gives Up Asylum In Australia, Returns Home

The Iranian authorities have welcomed the female soccer player's change of heart as a victory against Australia and US President Donald Trump. The Iranians livin in Australia blame pressure from Tehran.

16 Mar 2026 5:11 pm
Hardeep Puri's Daughter's 10-Crore Case Over Content Linking Her To Epstein

Petroleum minister Hardeep Singh Puri's daughter has filed a defamation case in the Delhi High Court to remove online content linking her to convicted sex offender and paedophile Jefferey Epstein.

16 Mar 2026 5:07 pm
Why Teen Girls Feel Tired: Iron Deficiency And Other Common Causes That Contribute To The Problem

Other than iron deficiency, fatigue and tiredness in teenage girls can be caused due to several factors, which can disrupt their daily lives, school performance, and overall well-being.

16 Mar 2026 4:59 pm
Punjab State Teacher Eligibility Test 2026: Provisional Answer Key Out, Download Link Here

PSTET 2026 Answer Key: Candidates can raise objections against the answer key from March 17 to March 19, 2026, through the candidate login facility available on the official website.

16 Mar 2026 4:58 pm
Tricycle Given By Minister Breaks Down, Official Says Rammed By Bike

A tricycle allegedly broke down minutes after being handed over to a person with disabilities in an incident that occurred during Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia's four-day visit to Guna in Madhya Pradesh.

16 Mar 2026 4:56 pm
Robot Solves 4x4x4 Puzzle Cube In 45 Seconds, Breaks Decade-Old Record

During the demonstration, the two brothers set a new record for the fastest time a robot could solve a 4x4x4 puzzle cube.

16 Mar 2026 4:55 pm
The Impact Of Green Tea On Your Blood Sugar Levels Explained

For those looking to incorporate green tea into their diet for blood sugar management, it's generally recommended to consume it without added sugars or sweeteners to avoid counterproductive effects.

16 Mar 2026 4:54 pm
Bihar Board Class 12 Result 2026: BSEB Inter Results Likely To Be Announced This Week

Bihar School Examination Board will announce the Class 12 results for 2026 soon, likely between March 16 and 25. Students can check results online using their roll number and code.

16 Mar 2026 4:46 pm
Can Men Feel Pregnancy Symptoms? The Curious Case Of Couvade Syndrome Explained

While not medically classified, couvade syndrome may result from psychological stress, empathy, and hormonal changes linked to the transition to parenthood.

16 Mar 2026 4:44 pm
Video: Robot Arrested In Macau For Frightening 70-Year-Old Woman

The incident sparked a debate on social media, with many users joking that the robot had been arrested.

16 Mar 2026 4:42 pm