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Congress holds protests in Maharashtra demanding rollback of LPG price hike

State Congress chief Harshwardhan Sapkal accused the BJP government at the Centre of pushing common citizens into the deep pit of inflation by ra

India right in condemning Irans aggression, but why silent over Khameneis assassination: Congress asks govt.

In a social media post on X, Congress communications chief Jairam Ramesh said Mr. Modi as well as External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar had not

Bill to provide precise definition of transgender introduced in Lok Sabha

In amendments to the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019, the government has proposed to do away with the principle that recogni

Bomb threat email sent to Bihar Assembly ahead of Rajya Sabha elections

Officials said the email, received on Friday, claimed that there was a plan to blow up the Assembly complex, prompting authorities to initiate im

Jaishankar Holds Talks With Iran FM Over Hormuz Shipping Concerns

New Delhi, Mar 13: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held fresh talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi as India stepped u

Kerala Assembly polls: KPCC tries to persuade K. Sudhakaran to step back from Kannur race; MPs emotional post sparks debate

Sudhakarans emotional social media post defending his decision to contest from Kannur triggers political discussion within Congress

Love Mocktail 3 will silence the critics of the franchise

Darling Krishna and Milana Nagaraj, the makers behind the Kannada relationship drama Love Mocktail 3, open up on the movie.

Telangana: Domestic LPG cylinders seized in raid over hotels, tiffin centers in Medak

Hyderabad: Civil Supplies officials on Friday, March 13, conducted raids at various hotels and tiffin centres in Narsapur town of Medak district

Passenger Transport: Maharashtra pauses new rickshaw, taxi permits; e-rickshaws and e-bikes to require licences

State aims for better-regulated passenger transport services, improved safety standards and more disciplined urban mobility systems in the state.

Seven killed in IED blast in northwest Pakistan

The incident occurred in the Shadi Khel Bettani area in Lakki Marwat district when a police mobile on routine patrol near the Rasool Khel check p

Cocktail 2: First look of Shahid, Kriti and Rashmika unveiled

Mumbai: The makers of the much-talked-about romantic entertainer Cocktail 2 unveiled the first look posters of the film on Friday, providing an i

Telangana has adequate supply of domestic LPG: Min Uttam Kumar

Hyderabad: Telangana Civil Supplies Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy on Friday, March 13, reviewed the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) stock in the sta

Stock markets tumble for 3rd day as West Asia turmoil, rising oil prices weigh heavily on sentiments

Besides, heavy selling in global markets, persistent foreign fund outflows and weakness in the rupee also dented investors' sentiment

Maharashtra to use AI to boost freshwater fisheries output; 1,024-crore scheme launched

Maharashtra has accorded agriculture status to fisheries sector

Forbes 2026: Here are the 9 richest Indian expats in UAE

Nine Indian expatriates living in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have featured on the Forbes Worlds Billionaires List 2026, with their combined w

Parents of Bekal Beach Fest train-accident victim found dead

Preliminary investigation hints at suicide. The couples son was run over and killed by a train while he was heading for the beach festival in Dec

Two arrested for duping Chennai businessman of 4.62 crore under guise of land deal

The accused promised the complainant they could arrange around 100 acres of agricultural land in areas under Maraimalai Nagar taluk and Anumantha

Stock Markets Tumble for 3rd Day as West Asia Turmoil

The 50-share NSE Nifty tanked 488.05 points, or 2.06 per cent, to end at 23,151.10

Four Crew Members Killed After US Refuelling Aircraft Crashes In Western Iraq, Confirms CENTCOM

Florida [US], Mar 13: The United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) on Friday confirmed the deaths of four crew members after a US refuelling ai

NHRC Seeks Report from Telangana, 4 States on Rising Missing Persons Cases

The Commission has issued notices to the Chief Secretaries and Directors General of Police of Bihar, Odisha, Telangana, Maharashtra and Rajasthan

Former AIFF general secretary Kushal Das dies

Before entering football administration in 2010, Das had served as Chief Financial Officer of ICC

Ahead of polls, Mamata says her government will constitute development boards for five communities

I am pleased to announce that our government intends to constitute soon five new Cultural and Development Boards for the Munda (ST), Kora (ST), D

SC Rejected Plea To Make NAT Mandatory In Blood Banks

SC bench asked petitioner to submit a comprehensive representation to the secretary of health departments of States and Union Territories on the

Silver sinks 2% to 2.62 lakh/kg in futures trade as inflation worries weigh

In the international market, silver futures on the Comex for the May contract slipped $2.21, or nearly 3%, to $82.89 per ounce

Kochi Corporation in Kerala faces huge biomedical waste backlog as incinerator capacity is reduced

One of two incinerators at Common Bio-Medical Waste Treatment Facility of KEIL remained shut for 15 days last month. Though the incinerator is ba

Days after launching party, V. Pugazhendi pledges support to DMK

After Jayalalithaas demise, when the AIADMK faced a leadership crisis, Mr. Pugazhendi threw his weight behind Jayalalithaas aide Sasikala and her

Government update on West Asia crisis | Inter-Ministerial briefing | LIVE

Restoring Statehood Essential for Lasting Peace and Stability in J&K: Farooq Abdullah

Speaking to reporters here, Abdullah stressed that restoring statehood should be treated as a priority, arguing that it is essential for addressi

Bill to Provide Precise Definition of 'Transgender' Introduced in LS

The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill was introduced by Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Virendra Kumar

No IFs and BUTs!: Senate erupts as Moreno schools Democrats on TSA funding bill amid DHS shutdown

The future of hospitality in the age of AI

AI is neither the saviour nor the villain of hospitality

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

Sasikala has named her political party the All India Puratchi Thalaivar Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam.

Jama Masjid Srinagar Shut Yet Again on JumatulVida

In sharp contrast, the authorities once again locked the gates of Srinagars historic Jama Masjid, preventing worshippers from offering the specia

West Asia conflict: EAM Jaishankar speaks to Iranian counterpart

In a post on social media platform X, Jaishankar confirmed the conversation and said the discussions covered both bilateral and multilateral issu

Revanth Reddys benami firm given Rs 2,500 cr contracts: KTR seeks central probe

Hyderabad: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president KT Rama Rao (KTR) has written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah alleging serious irregul

Allu Cinemas sparks online debate, Allu Arjun under fire

Hyderabad: The grand opening of Allu Cinemas in Hyderabad has created a fresh debate on social media. The new multiplex, launched by the Allu fam

Why is Iran not bowing down despite Khameneis elimination? Viral video reveals a 40-Year-Old asymmetric war plan

Iran's military strength despite leadership losses is a global question. A viral video suggests a 40-year-old asymmetric warfare strategy. This d

U.S. opens unfair trade practices probe of 60 countries, including India, over forced labor

The list of 60 countries and economies includes some major U.S. trade partners and allies such as Australia, Canada, the EU, Britain, Israel, Ind

AsterDMHealthcarereceivesoverwhelminglypositive shareholderand creditors vote for Aster-QCIL merger

Queer ambition finds a home in Indias vibrant drag scene

From KoHEnur to Luna, drag mothers are mentoring upcoming talent, helping build communities, and creating safe spaces in Indias shifting queer la

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

Rohit Sharma Is The Fittest, Meanest And May Be The Strongest : Aakash Chopra

Rohit should be on the ground for all 40 overs : Aakash Chopra

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

Delhi Police warns public of cyber fraud amid LPG shortage concerns

In an advisory shared on social media, Delhi Police said that fraudsters are circulating suspicious links and impersonating gas agency representa

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

OTT release this week (Mar 9-Mar 15): 13 new movies and shows on Netflix, JioHotstar, Prime Video and ZEE5

Latest OTT releases this week (March 915) are headlined by Aspirants Season 3 on Prime Video and the live-action One Piece Season 2 on Netflix. F

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

Fitch raises Indias GDP growth projection for FY26 to 7.5 pc

NEW DELHI, Mar 13: Fitch Ratings on Friday raised Indias GDP growth forecast marginally to 7.5 per cent for current fiscal with domestic demand b

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

UAE warns against spreading misleading content and inaccurate news online

The warning was highlighted in an interview shared by the UAE Public Prosecution featuring Khalid Al Madhani, who stressed the importance of resp

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

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

Four U.S. service members killed in plane crash over Iraq

The U.S. military said the incident involved another aircraft but was not the result of hostile or friendly fire

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

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

Ink beyondscripture: The revival of Arabic calligraphy in South India

Steered by women and social media, Arabic calligraphy is seeing a resurgence in South India as an art form, beyond religious texts like the Quran

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

Cong MP Wasnik highlights hurdles in treatment of blindness

NEW DELHI, Mar 13: Rajya Sabha Congress member Mukul Balkrishna Wasnik on Friday highlighted the problems being faced by people suffering from co

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

French soldier killed in attack at Iraqs Erbil region: Macron

The soldier has been identified as Chief Warrant Officer Arnaud Frion of the 7th Battalion of Chasseurs Alpins. In a message posted on X, Macron

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

Asian nations building capacities to ensure oceans used for legitimate purpose: ICG DG

SINGAPORE, Mar 13: Asian nations are building capacities to address emerging challenges for sound maritime governance, which will ensure that sea

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