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Kerala private sector nurses go on strike; services at 490 hospitals and clinics hit

They seek higher pay, improved staffing levels to reduce workload, better patient-caregiver ratio and end to alleged arbitrary lay-offs

Father, son returning home for Holi die in bike accident in UPs Etah

Etah: A man and his seven-year-old son were killed on Wednesday, March 4, after their motorcycle fell into a canal in the Bagwala Police Station

Younger brother kills man in late-night clash in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: A heated argument between two brothers ended in a tragic murder in Hyderabads Miyapur on the night of Tuesday, March 3. During the inc

FIFA World Cup 2026: With 100 days to go, WC faces new challenges with Iran war and Mexico violence

A look at some of the issues drawing scrutiny as the countdown began

TVK supporters target media outlets online, draw ire

They created several fake social media accounts in the names of media outlets, as well as many fictitious media organisations, and indulged in sp

Centre sanctions 3,942 crore to boost digital connectivity in Chhattisgarh: CM Vishnu Deo Sai

As part of the ambitious project, 11,682 gram panchayats in the State will be connected through a ring topology-based network

KLETU team bags 2nd rank at national-level m-BAJA SAE India 2026 in Hyderabad

KLE Technological Universitys Team Euros Racing has secured All India Rank 2 at the m-BAJA SAE India 2026 competition held at BVRIT, Narsapur (Hy

Two teenagers drown while swimming in Suraram lake

NGO celebrates eco-friendly Holi with less privileged children in Warangal

Yashs Toxic release postponed amid rising Middle East tensions

Bangalore: The makers of director Geethu Mohandass highly anticipated action-drama, Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-ups, featuring Yash in the lead

10 themes of 99-day action plan; WhatsApp number to report road accidents and accident hotspots

China says it seeks communicationswith U.S. but vows to hold its red lines

The National People's Congress opens its annual session on Thursday (February 26, 2026) , where it will unveil this year's economic targets and p

Russia, China Object To US UNSC Presidencys Programme Of Work Over Iran

United Nations, Mar 4: In a development highlighting polarisation in the UN Security Council, the monthly programme of work for the US Presidency

US assault on Iran ahead of schedule, says US West Asia Commander

The bombing campaign against Iran has degraded its air defences and its navy had no operational vessels on key waterways after 17 were sunk

Canadas cyber agency warns Iranian reprisals very likely to attack critical infrastructure after Ottawa backs US-Israel campaign

Canada's top cyber agency warns of likely Iranian cyberattacks on critical infrastructure, including water and energy sectors. This is in respons

Claude AI helped bomb Iran. But how exactly?

The US military has employed Anthropic's Claude AI for critical functions like intelligence assessments and target identification during strikes

Russia, China object to U.S. UNSC Presidency's Programme of Work over Iran

In the wake of the failure of the adoption of its monthly Programme of Work, the U.S. released its Plan of Work outlining the Councils anticipate

Five from Bengaluru killed in a road accident in Chittoor

The car in which they were travelling rammed the rear of a stationary lorry on the highway. The impact of the collision was severe, resulting in

ICC T20 World Cup: India, England collide in semi-finals in renewed rivalry

India meets England in a crucial T20 World Cup semi-final. Both teams seek a flawless game at Wankhede Stadium. India has shown flexibility, with

One Piece creator Eiichiro Oda hides series biggest secret under the ocean as manga hits 600 million copies

In a special project revealed through an official video, Oda wrote down the answer to the central question of the story the nature of the legend

Trail of deadly blasts inMaharashtras Nagpur; former Home Minister demands safety audits

At least 10 factories in Nagpurs Bazargaon area including Solar Explosives Industries Ltd., Chamundi Explosives, and Asian Fire Works that are

Tanker makes rare transit through Strait of Hormuz amid Middle East tensions, sources say

Breaking through tensions, an oil tanker has made its way through the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The vessel is heading to the port of Jebel Dhan

Takeaways from the first primaries of 2026 US midterm elections

WASHINGTON, March 3 (Reuters) Americas 2026 midterm congressional elections kicked off on Tuesday as voters cast their ballots in the first Repu

'Ashes to ashes, dust to dust': Inside Masaan Holi at Manikarnika Ghat

Ex-Navy official arrested with 1.2 kg of ganja, cannabis plants in Kerala

The accused, identified as Binu V. William, was nabbed during a search conducted at his residence in Poomkavu based on a tip-off

How to remove Bhang hangover after Holi? Here are eight simple remedies to recover fast and detox your body quickly

How to cure bhang hangover: People often consume Bhang on Holi and struggle with trying to get rid of it. You can cure a Bhang hangover by eating

Garena Free Fire Max Redeem Codes for March 4, 2026: Unlock 10+ rewards now

Garena Free Fire Max players can snag free in-game items using 12-character alphanumeric redeem codes released regularly. These codes are time-se

Actor-politician Vijay to address 4,900 TVK functionaries at Thanjavur district

In an exciting event, renowned actor and political figure Vijay is set to engage with members of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam on Wednesday in Tha

As India orders more 6 ALH Mk-III helicopters, a look at major crashes that have plagued HALs Dhruv chopper

India has signed defence deals worth over Rs 5,000 crore. This includes a significant purchase of Advanced Light Helicopters for the Indian Coast

Goldman CEO says markets may take a couple of weeks to digest Iran war impact

SYDNEY, March 4 (Reuters) Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon said on Wednesday that he was surprised at the benign reaction in financial markets ov

Sapthami Gowda Slams Deliberate Zoom-Ins of Female Artists; Rukmini Vasanth, Ashika Support

Sapthami condemned the deliberate zoom-ins on the artists and added, We unequivocally condemn deliberate zoom-ins and inappropriate angles.

Flight carrying 200 passengers returns from Jeddah, public recounts horror of Middle-East

Prague Chess Festival: Aravindh Chithambaram beats world champion Gukesh

The victory for Aravindh meant that Gukesh is now ranked number 20 on the live rating list that did not feature Viswanathan Anand due to his poss

Tamil Nadus saga of controversial Governors begins with Sri Prakasa of the 1950s

When the talk of C. Rajagopalachari becoming the CM again began doing rounds, his associate and prominent Tamil journalist-writer Kalki R.Krishna

West Asia conflict: SpiceJet to operate eight special flights from UAE to facilitate return of Indian nationals

While four of the special flights will be to Delhi, three will be to Mumbai and one to Kochi

Dennis Cometti dies at 76 after battling illness, ending a five-decade AFL commentary career

Legendary AFL commentator Dennis Cometti has died at the age of 76 after a battle with illness. His passing marks the end of a celebrated broadca

Yashs Toxic Movie Postponed Amid Middle East Tensions

The filmmakers have surprised fans and audiences by announcing a postponement, changing the movie's release date at the last minute.

Brigade Group leases 1.56 lakh sq ft at Brigade Twin Towers

The Brigade group said the leasing reflects demand for office space along the Outer Ring Road corridor and the Brigade Twin Towers has positioned

World Will Be Safe If Iran's Clerics No Longer Have Access To Weapons: Rubio

Rubio echoed US President Donald Trump, who described the Iranian regime as crazy people who would have used a nuclear weapon if they had access

Israeli airstrikes hit hotel, apartment: Lebanon

Israeli forces launched widespread strikes across Lebanon, hitting a hotel in Beirut and residential areas in Baalbek. These attacks followed mis

Meet these Chennai residents serving as spokespersons for sustainable energy

Even as Wels in Austria hosted World Sustainable Energy Days 2026 last week,The Hindu Downtownpicked the brains of quiet influencers in Chennai B

Sensex, Nifty tumble over 2% in early trade as West Asia crisis escalates

From the Sensex pack, Larsen & Toubro, Tata Steel, InterGlobe Aviation, UltraTech Cement, Adani Ports and Mahindra & Mahindra were among the bigg

Gold shipments stranded in Dubai as Iran war grounds flights

An unprecedented wave of Iranian missile fire over the weekend led the country to partially close its airspace and suspend flights in Dubai, grou

India's services growth moderated in February as cost pressures mount, PMI shows

India's services sector growth slowed in February, with new business rising at its slowest pace in over a year due to intensifying competition. D

6 US soldiers were killed in Iranian drone strike on operations center at Kuwait civilian port

WASHINGTON, March 4, 2026 (AP) An operations center targeted by an Iranian drone strike that killed six American soldiers on Sunday was located

AIIMS doctor swears by these 5 fibre-rich foods for better digestion and happier gut

Fibre-Rich Foods: Good gut health is vital for overall wellbeing. A gastroenterologist highlights that increasing daily fibre intake is a simple

Defence contractors, like Lockheed, seen removingAnthropic's AI after Trump ban

With huge government contracts at stake, defence contractors would be quick to comply with the Pentagons ban, lawyers said

US-made Kuwaiti jet mistakenly shot down three US F-15s, probe finds: WSJ

A Kuwaiti fighter jet mistakenly downed three American F-15E warplanes during joint operations against Iran. The incident occurred amid escalatin

Fact-Check: AI-Generated Image Viral as Khamenei's Remains Retrieved from Rubble

AI-detection tool Hive Moderation revealed that the image was created using AI.

Trump threatens to cut off trade with Spain for not allowing base to strike Iran

Donald Trump threatened to halt trade with Spain after Madrid refused to allow US use of joint military bases for strikes on Iran. Prime Minister

Explosions Sound In The Iranian Capital As War With US And Israel Enters A Fifth Day

Dubai, Mar 4: Explosions sounded in Irans capital city Wednesday as its war with the US and Israel entered a fifth day following earlier strikes

Hyderabads Ramoji Film City to host Glow Run on March 14

Hyderabad: The Ramoji Film City here would host Glow Run, providing an opportunity to run through iconic film sets on March 14. The first-of-its-

Military ventures bring long-term decline: How Beijing views the Iran crisis

Wang Dong, professor at the School of International Studies at Peking University, shares a perspective on how the attack on Iran by the U.S. and

LIVE US-Israel attack Iran Day 5: US Consulate in Dubai struck by drone

The US Consulate in Dubai was reportedly struck by a drone on Tuesday, March 3, amid the US-Israel-Iran tensions. The fire was contained in a few

Mojtaba, Son Of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Elected Irans New Supreme Leader: Report

Tehran, Mar 4: Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei, son of Ayatollah Khamenei, has been elected as the next Supreme Leader of Iran, Israeli media reported.

Stalin pays tribute to Ayya Vaikundar on birth anniversary

Spiritual leader Ayya Vaikundars birth anniversary today

From Katrina Kaif to Varun Dhawan: B-Town Celebs Celebrate Holi 2026 With Loved Ones

Bollywood celebs flooded social media with pictures and heartfelt wishes, giving fans a peek into the festive fun with their loved ones.

Four booked under MCOCA for assaulting man, cop in Thane

Thane: Police in Maharashtras Thane have invoked anti-organised crime law MCOCA in a case against four persons who allegedly attacked a man and i

Iran conflict threatens Gulf tourism, undermining years of investment

Flights at major hubs, including Dubai, the worlds busiest international airport, have been largely grounded, stranding tens of thousands of pass

Asian shares extend losses as the war with Iran widens

Bangkok: Asian shares fell further on Wednesday, March 4, after the global sell-off for stocks hit Wall Street, with South Koreas benchmark plung

Army Opens Fire At Suspected Terrorists At LoC In J&Ks Rajouri

Rajouri/Jammu, Mar 4: Indian Army opened fire at suspected terrorists attempting to cross the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri district early Tue

Minister tells officials to fill Hanchinal lake in Vijayapura with treated water

The Minister told officials to ensure that all feeding canals were cleared of encroachments to remove impediments to water flow to the lake

HC orders completion of Ibrahimpatnam Municipality Chairperson Election

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court on Tuesday, March 3, heard the case related to the election process for the chairperson and vice-chairperson

Russia, China object to US UNSC Presidency's Programme of Work over Iran

The United States, a veto-wielding permanent member, assumed the Presidency of the 15-nation UN Security Council for the month of March. As is cu

Delhi Police on high alert for Holi; 134 intersections under strict watch

A senior police officer said teams have been deployed at 134 major intersections to nab drunken driving culprits. Serious violation will invite s

Iran war fallout: Trump threatens to end all trade after Spain refuses access to bases

U.S. President Donald Trump on March 3, 2026, said the United States would cut off all trade with Spain after the European country refused to let

American people dont want an endless war, saysSchumeron Iran war

Jewish billionaire Sir Michael Moritz applies for German citizenship over concerns in Britain

Billionaire Sir Michael Moritz is seeking German citizenship, citing unease about rising antisemitism in Britain. Born in Cardiff to parents who

Gukesh Slips To World No.20 After Defeat To Aravindh Chithambaram

There has been a clear struggle for Gukesh to maintain his status as the world champion since he won the title in December 2024

BRS Leader Balka Suman Released from Adilabad Jail in Vandalism Case

Former MLA was arrested for allegedly attacking minister Vivek Venkat Swamys convoy during Kyathanpalli municipal election tensions and was reman

Is the Moon shrinking? Scientists explore what would happen if Earths natural satellite disappeared

Moon shrinking: Earth's Moon is gradually shrinking as its interior cools, a process now believed to be occurring faster than previously thought.

Why do we celebrate National Safety Day? What is this year's theme, its history and significance?

National Safety Day 2026: India is observing National Safety Day 2026 on March 4, 2026. National Safety Day is observed to promote safety awarene

Breaking news live updates: Manish Sisodia celebrates first Holi after release in excise case

7 healthy tiffin ideas you can pack for work

Intel board chair Frank Yeary to depart after 17 years

Over the summer, Tan drew the attention of U.S. President Donald Trump, who called for his resignation over conflicts of interest

Quote of the Day by Queen Elizabeth II: The true measure of all our actions is how long the good in them lasts

Queen Elizabeth II believed true actions are measured by their lasting good. Her 2014 speech highlighted the D-Day landings' enduring peace. She

DMKtoholdseatsharingtalkswithKamalHaasans MNMon March 4

As theDMKhad previously alloted a Rajya SabhaseattoMrKamalHaasan, his party may be given a single Assemblyseat

US consulate in Dubai attacked, authorities put down limited fire, media office says

Jairam Ramesh flays BJP MPs' praise of Modi, compares Parliament to North Korea's Assembly

The Congress leader called it unfortunate that the Modi government is totally allied with Israel and afraid of Trump

Man who killed police officer with his service revolver executed in Florida

Billy Leon Kearse, 53, was pronounced dead at 6:24 p.m. following a three-drug injection at Florida State Prison near Starke. He was condemned fo

Asian shares extend losses as the war with Iran widens and oil surges higher

South Koreas Kospi plunges 8%, trading suspended

UK's Ashmolean museum sends back sacred idol to Tamil Nadu temple

The Ashmolean Museum in London has returned a 16th century bronze idol to India. This sacred icon belongs to a temple in Tamil Nadu. The museum a

Silent surge in districts: Door-to-door screening reveals uneven burden of NCDs in Karnataka

A senior official said the district-level variations underline the need for targeted public health strategies rather than a uniform approach

Viraj Profiles Hosts Indradhanush of the Soul, Celebrating the International Appreciation of Indian Heritage

PlasmaLeap Raises A$30 Million to Accelerate Zero-Emissions Production of Fertilisers and Fuels

Strategic and institutional investors including Yara International back PlasmaLeap to develop Green Fertiliser Technology

H T Parekh Foundation hosts inaugural Harsha Parekh Librarian Awards to honour Indias librarians working with children

Momentum: Why Indian Businesses Should Target Germany Right Now

Huawei Collaborates with GCC to Launch the AIDC Ecosystem Co-construction Initiative

Huawei Launches New-Gen AI-Powered Green Site and GW-Level AIDC Solutions to Empower Operators

US open to deal with new govt in Iran, says White House

The door will be wide open if a new government comes in and says were ready to get along with everyone in the region and follow the simple criter