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Rupee Breaches 93/Dollar For The First Time

Elevated global crude oil prices put further pressure on the local unit, while a positive opening at the domestic equity markets cushioned agains

'Restraint is strength': Shashi Tharoor backs India's cautious stance on West Asia crisis

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor calls India's approach to the West Asia crisis responsible statecraft. He stresses that restraint shows strength a

World Pakhal Divas: A Celebration of Odishas Timeless Culinary Wisdom

For every Odia, Pakhal is far more than a mealit is an emotion, a cultural identity, and a time-tested answer to the regions scorching heat.

The shadows of space

Meghnath learns about Dark Matter and Dark Energy and the power of light from Shukracharya and Mayasura

Be(e) Smart!

A quiet afternoon and a tempting guava tree to climb ... But Billy had reckoned without something on the tree.

Watch: Netanyahu: Israel acted alone in Iranian gas field attack

Australias Cummins, Starc, Hazlewood to miss early IPL 2026 matches

Australian stars Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and Josh Hazlewood will miss the start of IPL 2026. Pacer Josh Ellis is out for the season with a h

Spark a blaze

A folktale from Australia tells how the crane and kangaroo rat discovered fire.

Democrats aim to turn Trump's tariffs against GOP in campaigns for governor

Democrats are making President Trump's tariffs a central theme in their election campaigns. They argue these levies have increased costs for busi

Xiaomi Unveils Smart Door Lock G100 with Advanced AI Features

Mumbai, March 20: Xiaomi has officially launched its latest smart home device, the Xiaomi Smart Door Lock G100, on its Youpin platform. The devic

Samsung Innovates with Galaxy Z TriFold 2 and New Slidable Phone Concept

Seoul, March 20: Samsungs venture into tri-fold smartphones has been brief. The Galaxy Z TriFold, priced at $2,899, is already being phased out j

Indian Stock Market Opens Strong Amid Easing Tensions in the Middle East

Mumbai, March 20: The Indian stock market opened with significant gains on Friday. At 9:25 AM, the Sensex surged by 801 points or 1.08%, reaching

Watch: Trumps Pearl Harbor remark stuns Japan PM during Iran war discussion

During a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, U.S. President Donald Trump defended not informing allies about strikes on Iran by

Cummins, Starc, Hazlewood To Miss Early IPL 2026; Ellis Injured

The trio's availability will depend on progress in their return to play protocols over the next few weeks

CISF Conducts Major CBRN Mock Drill at Vadodara Airport

Vadodara, March 20: In a significant move to enhance airport security, the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) conducted a large-scale mock

Triple Riding Proves Fatal for Youngsters in Annamayya District

The youngsters came to Madanapalle to attend their personal work and while returning to their residence they lost control over the bike and crash

Israel launches new wave of attacks on Iran as crisis deepens

DOHA/WASHINGTON/JERUSALEM, March 20 (Reuters) Israel launched a fresh wave of attacks on Iran on Friday, a day after President Donald Trump told

Womens Cricket Dominates T20 Records in Australia

New Delhi, March 20: The T20 match between the Australian womens team and the West Indies took place on Friday in Kingstown. This match marked th

UP Board Result 2026 Date and Time revealed: Check how and when to download scorecard from results.upmsp.edu.in and other details

UP Board Result 2026 kab aayega: The Uttar Pradesh Board Results 2026 are likely to be declared in April and the most probable date is April 20.

Drones will define future warfare: Rajnath Singh pushes for self-reliance in drone manufacturing

Soumya Tandon Transforms into the Slap Queen in Dhurandhar-2 Alongside Ranveer Singh

Mumbai, March 20: The film Dhurandhar 2, starring Ranveer Singh, has taken the spotlight since its release, with each scene packed with suspense.

Rain Continues in Delhi-NCR, Temperature Drops and Air Quality Improves

New Delhi, March 20: The weather in the National Capital Region (NCR) has remained consistent over the past two days. According to the India Mete

Mouth Condoms Explained: Can They Help Prevent HPV And Oral Cancer?

Mouth and tongue condoms, also known as dental dams, are barrier tools that can reduce the risk of HPV and other infections during oral contact.

Lockie Ferguson to miss early IPL 2026 matches for Punjab Kings

The right-arm fast bowler, known for his express pace and ability to deliver in crunch moments, is expected to return to franchise duties for PBK

Video: Moment When US F-35 Stealth Fighter Was Hit In Skies Above Iran

It would mark the first known instance of Iran hitting one of the US military's most advanced and expensive aircraft in the ongoing conflict in t

Tamil Nadu Man Wanted A Scenic Selfie, But Slipped And Fell 100 Feet Down

The man was pulled to safety in the early hours of Friday and shifted for medical evaluation. Officials said he is stable but under observation.

PM Modi Celebrates Navratri with Devotion to Maa Ambey

New Delhi, March 20: On the second day of Navratri, special prayers and worship are dedicated to Maa Brahmacharini. Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Microshifting puts a new spin on 9-to-5 schedules

NEW YORK March 20, 2026 (AP) Before the house is humming and her teenagers ask her to whip up breakfast or chauffeur them to school, Jen Meegan

Andaman's tribal delegation meets Rahul Gandhi, raises concern over Great Nicobar project

The delegation expressed apprehensions about the potential adverse impact of the project on the fragile ecosystem of Great Nicobar Island and its

Israel working to gradually reopen schools, says Netanyahu

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised citizens' resilience amid conflict. Schools will gradually reopen with responsibility. Netanyah

FIFA Creates Rule Requiring Female Coaches at Women's Tournaments

FIFA said it will require at its women's tournaments that at least one female must be a head coach or assistant coach of each team

India Suspends Indus Water Treaty Until Pakistan Addresses Terrorism Concerns

New Delhi, March 20: India has reiterated that the Indus Water Treaty will remain suspended until Pakistan, described as the global center of ter

Lenovo Unveils Yoga Bluetooth Silent Mouse with Ergonomic Design and Long Battery Life

Mumbai, March 20: Lenovo has launched the Yoga Bluetooth Silent Mouse, complementing its latest laptop lineup. Priced at 119 yuan (approximately

FIFA creates rule requiring female coaches at womens tournaments

Just 10 of 32 teams at the 2023 Women's World Cup had a female head coach, including Sarina Wiegman of beaten finalist England

Retired Merchant Navy Officer Held for Rape in Nashik

The accused was held by the Crime Branch under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Maharashtra Prevention and Eradication of Human Sacrifice and other In

Xiaomi Unveils New Purple Variant of Mijia Colorful Suitcase

Mumbai, March 20: Xiaomi has launched a vibrant purple color option for its Mijia Colorful Suitcase. This new variant is currently available for

US-Iran-Israel conflict: Tehran claims first-ever F-35 Lightning 2 hit as Washington confirms emergency landing

Iran announced it struck a US F-35 fighter jet. A US official confirmed an F-35 made an emergency landing after an incident over Iran. The pilot

Finance Minister Defends BSNL Amid Criticism

Mumbai, March 20: Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), the state-run telecom operator in India, has been striving for profitability for an extend

Man ends life, mother dies of cardiac arrest in Telangana

Hyderabad: In a tragic incident, a man died by suicide and his mother died of a cardiac arrest upon seeing his body in Telanganas Jagtial on Wedn

Bihar Board Class 12 Result Date: Check when you can expect the final result announcement

Bihar Board Result 2026 kab aayega: Bihar Board Class 10 and 12 results for 2026 are expected to be announced soon, with an official date and tim

Lenovo Unveils YOGA TWS Earbuds with Impressive Features

Beijing, March 20: Lenovo is once again enhancing its YOGA ecosystem with the launch of new budget-friendly true wireless earbuds. These earbuds

Woman Arrested for Bag Theft at Lajpat Nagar Metro Station, Cash and Documents Recovered

New Delhi, March 20: In a swift response to a bag theft incident at the Lajpat Nagar Metro Station, Delhi police have arrested a woman and recove

Three youths killed in a road mishap near Madanapalle

Iranian Strikes On Qatar's LNG Crown Jewel Will Reshape Future Of Gas

The latest strikes have damaged two of the plant's production trains, representing a combined 12.8 million tons of annual output capacity, or abo

U.S. Pressures Europe to Enhance Defense Responsibilities Amid Focus on China

Washington, March 20: The United States is increasing pressure on Europe to take on greater defense responsibilities while maintaining a robust m

Qatar LNG Output Capacity Reduced By 17% For 5 Years, India Faces Risk

QatarEnergy said the strikes, which occurred on March 18 and early March 19, 2026, caused extensive damage to key production facilities and are e

OpenAI to buy Python toolmaker Astral to take on Anthropic; revamp product portofolio

OpenAIs Codex has more than two million weekly active users. Astral has become a major player in the Python community. Its tools are designed to

Mumbai Police Busts Fake Apple Accessories Racket, Six Shopkeepers Charged

Mumbai, March 20: Mumbai police have made a significant breakthrough against counterfeit branded goods by dismantling an organized mobile accesso

Sabudana Khichdi, Poha, Or Upma? Which Indian Breakfast Is Less Likely To Cause A Blood Sugar Spike

There are numerous Indian breakfast options like sabudana khichdi, poha, and upma. To effectively gauge which breakfast type is better at control

'How Can An Accused Seek Police Protection': Court Asks 'Mohd Deepak'

The bench termed such petitions as pressure tactics aimed at influencing the ongoing investigation and sensationalising the entire matter.

SSC English Exam Postponed to April 2 in View of Ramzan Holiday

The third language English paper (Paper Codes 13E & 14E), which was originally slated to be held on March 21, will now be conducted on April 2, 2

Devotees Gather for Divine Bhasma Aarti at Mahakaleshwar Temple on Navratris Second Day

Ujjain, March 20: On the second day of Navratri, a massive crowd of devotees gathered at the Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain to witness the mornin

US disrupts global botnets affecting more than three million devices

A major international operation has successfully taken down four large botnets. These networks infected over three million devices worldwide, inc

Iran womens soccer team greeted with a welcome ceremony in Tehran

Members of Irans national womens soccer team were greeted with a welcome ceremony upon their return to the Islamic Republic after several of the

RBSE 10th result 2026 confirmed date and time: Check when you can download the scorecard from rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in

RBSE 10th Result kab ayega: The Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education has confirmed that Class 10 results will not be declared on March 20, 2026

Joint statement on Strait of Hormuz by European nations, Japan, Canada

This is the full text of the statement from Britain, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Japan and Canada

South Africa Womens Team Sets 150-Run Target Against New Zealand

Auckland, March 20: The South Africa womens cricket team has set a target of 150 runs for New Zealand in the third T20 match. Batting first, Sout

25 lakh voter cases cleared as West Bengal rolls near finish

Voter list updates are progressing across West Bengal. Supplementary lists for thousands of booths are ready. Work continues for the remaining bo

767 Couples in Telangana Avail Incentive for Inter-Caste Marriages Scheme

While 119 couples availed the scheme in 2022-23, 243 couples utilized it in 2023-24 and 404 couples in 2024-25

US Israel attack Iran: Israel holds off attack on Iran gas site as markets react

Netanyahu said in a televised address that Iran no longer has the ability to enrich uranium or make ballistic missiles, although he did not provi

The Theories Behind Why Pak's Rumoured Ballistic Missile Worries US

Pakistan's existing arsenal is already sufficient to deter a regional nuclear or conventional attack, so an ICBM would serve a different purpose

West Bengal Assembly Elections: BJP releases second list for polls, fields 111 candidates

The BJP has revealed its second list of candidates for the West Bengal Assembly elections. The party has named 111 more nominees, bringing the to

Iran no longer capable of enriching uranium, producing ballistic missiles after

We are winning and Iran is being decimated. Iran`s missile and drone arsenal is being massively degraded and will be destroyed

'Undeclared emergency' in West Bengal: Mamata Banerjee slams ECI over reshuffle

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has strongly criticized the Election Commission of India's recent reshuffles of state officials. She d

Ottawa Tragedy: Man charged with impaired driving after fatal head-on crash at citys west end kills Health Canada official

A fatal head-on collision in Ottawa has claimed the life of a 52-year-old woman. The incident involved a passenger van and a sedan. A 31-year-old

Third Day of Navratri: Celebrating Gangaur with Auspicious Timings and Complete Panchang

New Delhi, March 20: The third day of Navratri, dedicated to the worship of divine power, falls on Saturday. Notably, this day also marks the cel

Vedanta Commits 1 Lakh Crore to Boost Rajasthan Growth

Udaipur, March 20, 2026 (Daily Kiran): On the occasion of Rajasthan Day, Vedanta Group reaffirmed its long-term commitment to the state with an i

West Asia conflict: Iran launches five multi-warhead missiles

Iran has launched a major missile and drone offensive targeting Israel and US bases. This escalation follows recent attacks on Iranian energy fac

Congress moves to disqualify 3 MLAs over Rajya Sabha cross-voting: CS Raazen

Earlier today, CS Raazen Ekka wrote to Speaker Surama Padhy, citing a violation of the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution

Stock Market LIVE Updates, Sensex Today: Markets Likely To Open Positive As Oil Cools Down

Stock Market LiveUpdates Sensex Today: The Nifty50 and the Sensex are expected to open higher on Friday.

Anil Agarwal Extends Rajasthan Day Greetings

Chittorgarh, March 20, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): On the occasion of Rajasthan Day, Anil Agarwal, Chairman of Vedanta Group, extended his heartfelt gr

Netflix eyes expansion of live events in South Korea following BTS success

Netflix is expanding its presence in South Korea with more live events. The streaming giant will broadcast a highly anticipated BTS concert globa

Flight Status IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet today: Check delay, cancellation status as IMD predicts rain, thunderstorms in Delhi-NCR today

Flight cancelled today: Due to the adverse weather conditions in the Delhi-NCR region, SpiceJet has issued a travel advisory, saying that flight

Israel Iran War Day 21 Updates: Energy attacks ease, EU urges restraint and Netanyahu signals confidence in victory

Israel Iran News Day 21 Updates: The Iran war continues with no signs of slowing. Military actions and diplomatic pressures are high. Global ener

Punjab Police conducts statewide anti-drug operation, carry out 187 arrests in a

Speaking on the development, the DGP said the operation was conducted under the directions of the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, and target

Three duped of Rs 30 lakh in investment fraud in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: At least three people were duped of Rs 30 lakh in an investment fraud in Hyderabad via WhatsApp and Telegram recently. According to th

Udaipur Professor Honoured at World Health Congress

Udaipur, March 20, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): Dr. Kamal Singh Rathore, Professor at BN College of Pharmacy, Udaipur, has been honoured with the Brilli

Dawoodi Bohra Community Celebrates Eid-ul-Fitr in Udaipur

Udaipur, March 20, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): The Dawoodi Bohra community celebrated Eid-ul-Fitr with joy and enthusiasm across the city on Thursday.

New Director Appointed at West Zone Cultural Centre

Udaipur, March 20, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): Dr. Ashwin Mahesh Dalvi assumed charge as Director of the West Zone Cultural Centre on Thursday for a te

President Murmu to Meet Saint Premanand Maharaj During Vrindavan Visit

New Delhi, March 20: President Droupadi Murmu will meet the renowned saint Premanand Maharaj at the Shri Hit Radha Keli Kunj Ashram in Vrindavan

A three-day Bihar Nursery and Green-Tech Conclave 2026 in Patna from March 21

It will be a first-of-its-kind, three-day national horticulture conclave; entrepreneurs and start-ups to get opportunity to present their busines

Indore Man Refutes Police Claims Of EV Charging Blast After Fire Kills 8 Of Family

Saurabh Pugalia denied police claims that electronic locks on the house doors delayed entry after power supply was cut, forcing personnel to brea

14-Year-Old Gets New Lease of Life at PIMS

Udaipur, March 20 (Udaipur Kiran): The Cardiology Department of Pacific Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), Umarda, has successfully treated a

BMW Group Expands Rajasthan Presence with MINI Launch

Udaipur, March 20, 2026 (Daily Kiran): BMW Group India has strengthened its footprint in Rajasthan by introducing the MINI brand for luxury consu

Labubu set for big-screen debut with Sony Pictures

The two companies have roped in BAFTA-nominated filmmaker Paul King, to serve as the director and producer on the project

FIFA Fines Israel, Denies Key Palestinian Complaint and Urges Iran To Fulfill World Cup Schedule

FIFA fined the Israel Football Association 150,000 Swiss francs ($190,000) on disciplinary charges relating to discrimination and racist abuse, p

Padmaja Parmar Receives Global Diabetes Honour

Udaipur, March 20, 2026 (Daily Kiran): Padmaja Kumari Parmar, associated with the Mewar royal family, has been honoured with the prestigious Mary

Trump and Japans Prime Minister Takaiichi Meet Amid Middle East Tensions

Washington, March 20: The meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Japans Prime Minister Sanae Takaiichi at the White House has sent a sig

Telangana FM to present 3rd Budget at noon today

Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka to table 3.20-3.30 lakh crore budget at noon; capex likely to rise to 45,000-50,000 crore with funds earmarked for Hydera

Telangana to get new portal for birth, death certificates

Hyderabad: Telangana is soon going to get a new portal for registration of birth and death certificates with an aim to process registrations onli