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Telangana: Tension in Nirmal after doctor manhandled, protesters demand arrests

Hyderabad:Tension gripped Gandhi Circle in the Two Town police station area of Telanganas Nirmal on Thursday evening, March 26, after a doctor wa

Oil Climbs, Stocks Slide as Iran War Uncertainty Reigns

Markets had been buoyed at the start of this week by Trump saying that strikes targeting Iran's energy infrastructure would be postponed, adding

Iran Conflict Claims Over 1,500 Lives and Displaces 3.2 Million

Tehran, March 27: The ongoing conflict in Iran, sparked by airstrikes from the United States and Israel, has resulted in over 1,500 fatalities, a

BJP Accuses Congress and CPI-M of Vote Bank Politics Ahead of Kerala Elections

New Delhi, March 27: The political landscape in Kerala is heating up as BJP leader Anil Antony has accused the Congress and CPI-M of engaging in

Trump HALTS Iranian power plant strikes till April 6, claims 'talks going well' | Iran war

Sunil Chaurasia Claims Victory at Alpha Sports Academy Golf Championship 2026

Patna, March 27: Sunil Chaurasia made a remarkable comeback after a long injury layoff, winning the Alpha Sports Academy Golf Championship 2026,

NHB Launches Grih Sugam Portal for Defense and Government Personnel

New Delhi, March 27: The National Housing Bank (NHB), established by the Government of India to promote affordable housing finance, has launched

Trump suggests that Iran let ten oil tankers through Strait of Hormuz

Trump made the comments at a Cabinet meeting in the White House

Indian Defense Ministry Unveils Security Framework for Indigenous Drones

New Delhi, March 27: The Indian Defense Ministry has taken a significant step towards enhancing the security of indigenous drones. As drones beco

Trump extends deadline for Iran to open Strait of Hormuz to April 6

US President Donald Trump on Thursday, March 26, extended his pause on threatened strikes against Irans energy infrastructure by another 10 days

Main Shooter Arrested in Punjab University Shooting Incident

Chandigarh, March 27: The main shooter involved in the recent shooting incident at Punjab University has been arrested. The Anti-Gangster Task Fo

Kerala Assembly polls 2026: Bitter battle for nine seats that can turn electoral fortunes

The LDF, the UDF and the NDA are locked in three-cornered fights in the constituencies of Nemom, Kazhakkoottam, Vattiyoorkkavu, Aranmula, Pala, T

Shubman Gill Focuses on Team Success Ahead of IPL 2026

Ahmedabad, March 27: Shubman Gill, captain of the Gujarat Titans, stated that he feels no pressure to prove himself in the upcoming Indian Premie

Tamil Nadus Nitish Kumar or assertive chief? Edappadi Palaniswami confronts a battle of perceptions

DMK claims AIADMK is subservient to the Modi government, framing the Assembly election as Tamil Nadu vs Delhi; BJP leaders avoid naming Mr. Palan

Danish Azad Ansari Criticizes Rahul Gandhis Commitment to National Development

Lucknow, March 27: Danish Azad Ansari, a minister in the Uttar Pradesh government, has sharply criticized Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposit

Explosion Destroys School in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

Islamabad, March 27: A bomb explosion in the village of Ghora, located in the Bannu district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, has resulted in the

An elderly person carries an LPG cylinder amid the West Asia crisis in Guwahati

An elderly person carries an LPG cylinder amid the West Asia crisis in Guwahati on Thursday. (UB)

DC Edit I Bengal SIR: EC Is PlayingAround With Right to Vote

The first phase of the election covers 152 Assembly constituencies. The gazette notification for this phase will be issued on March 30, 2026.

LPG buffer hits zero: Govt admits 20% cut in commercial supply

Our Bureau SHILLONG, March 26: Meghalayas fuel security is walking a tightrope as the state government admitted on Thursday that the surplus buff

Three Arrested in Gwalior Shooting Incident, Elderly Woman Seriously Injured

Gwalior, March 27: In a shocking incident, the Behati police in Gwalior have arrested three individuals for allegedly firing shots from a moving

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Opp challenges KHADC to revive stalled 2018 electoral amendment

The 2018 amendment was designed to overhaul the entire Assam & Meghalaya (Constitution of District Councils) Rules framework By Our Reporter SHIL

HC strikes down states move to slash liquor retail margins

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 26: The High Court of Meghalaya has quashed the state governments attempt to squeeze liquor retailers, ruling tha

Essential Hair Care Tips for the Summer Heat

New Delhi, March 27: The summer season has officially begun, bringing with it rising temperatures that are starting to take a toll. The scorching

State BJP wants GHADC elections conducted within two months

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 26: The State BJP on Thursday demanded that the state government cut short the six-month extension of the GHADC a

Small vehicles now transporting illegal coal; 34 arrested

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 26: In a shift in tactics, individuals involved in the illegal transportation of coal are increasingly using smal

Kunal Ghosh Claims Mamata Banerjee Will Retain Bengal Chief Ministership Despite BJPs Efforts

Kolkata, March 27: As the West Bengal Assembly elections approach, leaders from the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

LS bypoll: State BJP favours solo run as multiple leaders apply for ticket

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 26: At least four to five BJP leaders in Meghalaya have submitted applications to contest the upcoming Shillong P

Def Leppard brings high-octane act to Meghalaya

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 26: Shillong witnessed a landmark night for rock music as legendary British band Def Leppard took the stage for t

IPL 2026: Prithvi Shaw Sees a Crucial Career Opportunity

New Delhi, March 27: In the IPL 2026 auction, Delhi Capitals have once again brought Prithvi Shaw into their squad, offering him another chance t

HC Orders CBI To Seek Case-Specific Consent In Loan Fraud Case

The judge was dealing with a writ petition filed by UCO Bank. The case arose from loans aggregating to 56 crore sanctioned by the bank in 2008-20

Talks Going Well: Trump Extends Pause On Iran Power Plant Strikes

Iran War Live News: Trump Pauses Strikes On Energy Plants In Iran For 10 Days

HYC launches Save Khyndailad campaign for cultural safeguard

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 26: The Hynniewtrep Youth Council (HYC) on Thursday launched the Save Khyndailad, Save Our Identity campaign by d

Alabama issues urgent fire warning as wildfire risk surgesburn permits restricted- here's what you need to know

Alabama faces a heightened wildfire risk this weekend due to dry conditions and strong winds. The Forestry Commission has issued advisories and a

KSU moves CS over Vande Mataram circular, other issues

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 26: The Khasi Students Union (KSU) on Thursday met Chief Secretary Shakil P. Ahammed to seek intervention on five

Tragic Bus-Truck Collision in Chhindwara Claims 10 Lives

Chhindwara, March 27: A devastating accident occurred in Chhindwara district of Madhya Pradesh, resulting in the death of 10 individuals. The inc

Cong. BRS Lock Horns Over BC Reservation Issue

The MLA also questioned the failure to implement the BC Sub-Plan to ensure dedicated funds for these communities.

My remarks were not against any community, says CoMSO chairman

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 26: Confederation of Meghalaya Social Organisations (CoMSO) chairman Roy Kupar Synrem on Thursday reiterated that

Child Labor Completely Banned in Dangerous Industries in Madhya Pradesh

Bhopal, March 27: Child labor has been completely banned in dangerous industries across Madhya Pradesh. Strict actions, including financial penal

Olympic and world badminton champion Carolina Marn of Spain retires

Marn is the only woman from outside Asia to win the Olympic singles when she won gold at Rio de Janeiro in 2016

Crops On 10,000 Acres Hit By Hailstorm, Shabbir Assures Relief

Paddy cultivated over about 10,001 acres under the Pedda Mallareddy tank was affected, while mango, maize and vegetable crops also suffered losse

India Dominates Pakistan 3-0 in SAFF Under-20 Championship Opener

Mal, March 27: India secured a stunning 3-0 victory against Pakistan in their opening match of the 2026 SAFF Under-20 Championship. The standout

Bastar Nears Liberation from Left-Wing Extremism as Maoist Cadre Numbers Plummet

Raipur, March 27: In a significant development for Chhattisgarhs Bastar region, the number of armed Maoist cadres has dropped by over 5,500 in re

Faiths and fences: On reservation benefits, religious groups

Limiting reservation benefits to specific religious groups is appropriate

KTR alleges conspiracy in Hyderabad Metro Rail takeover, Telangana min denies

Hyderabad: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President KT Rama Rao (KTR) has alleged that the takeover of the Hyderabad Metro Rail Ltd (HMRL)

CID Holds Workshop On Gaming Laws To Curb Illegal Betting

The programme, led by CID director general of police Dr Ravi Shankar Ayyanar, focused on the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025,

NHRC issues notice to Chhattisgarh government over death of 285 inmates in different jails of State in four years

State government in the Assembly cited suicide and chronic ailments as the reasons behind the inmates death

Harbhajan Singh Trains Young Off-Spin Bowlers at BCCI Center of Excellence

Bengaluru, March 27: Former Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh conducted a specialized training camp for emerging off-spin bowlers at the BCCI Ce

Bihar will remain indebted to Nitish Kumar for building a New Bihar: Nitin Nabin

Mr. Nabin, who is also going to Rajya Sabha along with Mr. Kumar announced that it might be his final official government engagement as an MLA

How, in 1971, BSF Foiled Kissinger Plot on BDesh

How an alert morning walker in Calcutta (now Kolkata) averted a Nicolas Maduro-type covert regime change and kidnapping attempt during the 1971 L

Tepid promises: On India and non-fossil capacity

India must enhance battery storage to fully use non-fossil capacity

Jujutsu Kaisen Season 4 release date, plot and how to watch update: Season 3 finale sets stage for new season

Jujutsu Kaisen Season 4 release date, plot and how to watch details are gaining attention after Season 3 ended with episode 59. The anime will co

LPG, Crude Tankers Headed To Vizag To Ease Supply Situation

An LPG tanker, BW Borch, carrying 24,000 metric tonnes, is expected to berth on Friday.

Gujarat Chief Minister Celebrates Ram Navami Festival in Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad, March 27: Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel participated in the Ram Navami festival held at Nehru Park in Ahmedabad on Thursday. He paid

Man Sentenced to 7 Yrs RI in Dowry Death

Police arrested five accused Kallepalli Srinivas, Chandrayya, Yadamma, Naresh and Neeraja all residents of Dusakal village, and filed a charges

Quote of the day by Guy de Maupassant: 'Every government has as much of a duty to avoid war as...' - lessons on leadership, responsibility and war avoidance strategy by French author of Boule de Suif and one of the fathers of modern short story

Quote of the day by Guy de Maupassant: His quote on leadership emphasizes the duty of governments to prevent war, likening it to a ship captain's

DC EditI In Bihar, When Netas Move, Babus Follow

Is this unusual? Somewhat. India has no shortage of capable former babus, but very few manage to stay in circulation at this level across roles a

Bihars youth now making their mark in technology field: IT Minister Shreyasi Singh

IIT Patna Incubation Centre signed two MOUs with AIIMS Patna & JHPIEGO. IT Minister addressed 10th Foundation Day celebration of IIT Patna Incuba

About 150 fall ill after eating wedding feast in M.P.; authorities deploy late-night measures

According to officials, more than 1,000 guests had attended a wedding ceremony

AP Farmers Lose Rs.3,138 Cr in Claims; Blame Government

The state share in subsidy and the farmers premium share are pending from the state government.

Woman Held With Explosives Stock in Warangal

A 38-year-old woman, Shivaratri Anitha, was taken into custody for alleged illegal possession and sale of explosive materials.

Maharasthra Woman Killed After Alleged Assault, Run Over By Husband In Afzalpur

The video of the incident, recorded by bystanders, has gone viral.

Relief to Jagga Reddy

Both Jagga Reddy and Kusuma Kumar were present in court at the time of the judgment.

Quote of the Day by Mae West: You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough. a simple and powerful message about living fully, enjoying life, and making every moment count

Mae Wests quote reminds people to live life fully and make every moment meaningful. She believed one good life is enough if lived wisely. The mes

Chief of Air Staff Presides Over Valedictory of HDMC-21 at CDM

The prestigious 44-week course, which commenced on May 26, 2025 and concluded on March 26, 2026, trained 155 officers from the Indian Army, Navy.

Ram Charan: From Bollywood Flops to Southern Stardom

Mumbai, March 27: Ram Charan, a superstar of South Indian cinema, has become a global icon, especially after his role in SS Rajamoulis RRR. While

Governor Greets People On Sri Rama Navami

In a message on Thursday, Governor said, On the happy and auspicious occasion of Sri Rama Navami, I extend my warm greetings and best wishes.

G. Sudhakarans disclosure on memorial serious, says Venugopal

60 days of oil stocks, 800,000 tonnes of LPG secured, says Govt Dismissing shortage reports as misinformation

New Delhi, Mar 26 : India has about 60 days of oil stock cover and has arranged one full month of LPG supply, the government said on Thursday, ad

Israel Opposition Warns Of Security Disaster Due To Shortage Of Troops

Israel's main opposition leader Yair Lapid accused the government Thursday of steering the country toward a security disaster due to a shortage o

PM to discuss West Asia crisis with CMs today

PM to coordinate with states to protect supplies, citizens New Delhi, Mar 26:Prime Minister Narendra Modi would interact with Chief Ministers of

Over 52,000 Arrested in Railway Property Crimes in Five Years

New Delhi, March 27: In the past five years (20212025), a total of 52,494 individuals have been arrested under the provisions of the Railway Prop

Kerala Assembly elections 2026: UDF,LDF,NDAcandidates hit the ground inThripunithura

UDF seeks continuity of development initiated under K. Babu; LDF candidate says front is confident of reclaiming the constituency; Twenty20 candi

Telangana Govt Extends 2nd PRC Tenure by 6 More Months

The second PRC, constituted in October 2023 during the BRS regime, was given multiple extensions every six months

Centre approves Rs 5,000 Cr additional aid for J&K

Sinha, Omar thank PM, HM, Finance Minister New Delhi, Mar 26:The Centre on Thursday approved additional central assistance of Rs 5000 crore for J

Strengthening India-Bangladesh Ties: A Historic Partnership

New Delhi, March 27: Indias Minister of State for External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh, warmly welcomed the new government of Bangladesh on Thur

Liquor no more be served near Shree Jagannath Temple, Puri

Odishas new excise policy imposes 0.5% de-addiction Cess and prohibits opening of new ON shops in rural areas

Mapping of voters in run-up to Delhi SIR off to a slow start as BLOs cite challenges

Government school teachers, ASHA workers, and anganwadi staff engaged as Booth Level Officers attributed the slow pace to factors such as time co

Chhattisgarh IPS officer suspended following harassment allegations

The inquiry against Ratan Lal Dangi was initiated last year

Second part of JK Assemblys budget session today, likely to have stormy start

Jammu Tawi, Mar 26 : The second leg of the Jammu and Kashmir Assemblys budget session is expected to begin on a stormy note on Friday, with oppos

LPG Crises: AP Plans to Issue One Lakh PNG Connections Within a Month

Manohar said there are nearly 94 lakh beneficiaries under the Deepam scheme in Andhra Pradesh.

Jagtial Workers Among Victims In AP Bus Blaze

Police confirmed the deaths of Uppu Ramadevi, 41, and Punugoti Venkatesh, 38, who had boarded the bus from the Jagtial region and were working in

'10 BIG boats of ': Trump sets the record 'STRAIT', reveals Iran's 'secret' gift to him

Madhya Pradesh Administration Issues SOP to Address Fuel Shortage Rumors

Bhopal, March 27: The widespread rumors of a fuel shortage have led to panic buying and long lines at petrol pumps in Madhya Pradesh. In response

CS evaluates key initiatives to transform healthcare in J&K

Jammu Tawi, Mar 26: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo chaired a high-level meeting to review the steps taken by the Health & Medical Education (H&ME) D

Writing on world affairs from the Global South

Editorial writers depending on the West for reports must critically reject their imperial frame of reference

Schedule out for revision of electoral rolls

Exercise to be completed by May 15 Jammu Tawi, Mar 26:In a significant move, the State Election Commission (SEC) on Thursday issued a schedule fo

Bihar Police Suspends Six Officers Following Muzaffarpur Incident

Patna, March 27: In a significant administrative move, SSP Kantesh Kumar Mishra has suspended a police raid team involved in a controversial oper

Panic over LPG shortage in Delhi spurs migrant workers to return to home towns

Panic persists despite the Delhi government and oil companies assuring residents that there is no shortage of LPG

Tourist police deployed across J&K to boost visitor safety: Centre

247 multi-lingual helpline received over 1.64 lakh calls in 2025 New Delhi, Mar 26:The Centre has stated that Jammu and Kashmir has put in place