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BCCI Announces India Men's Home Season Schedule For 2026-27

The Indian board released the calendar for senior men's team's home season which will comprise five Tests, nine ODIs and eight T20Is.

India To Scale Up Critical Mineral Exploration, Reduce Import Dependence: Dr Jitendra

NEW DELHI, Mar 26 : India is in the process of scaling up exploration of critical minerals, creating a startup-driven mining ecosystem and buildi

Cathay Pacific Raises Fuel Surcharge On All Flights By 34%

The price of jet fuel comprises both the crude oil component and the refinery component, both of which have increased significantly in recent wee

Amelia Kerr Wins Debby Hockley Medal for the Fourth Time, Jacob Duffy Claims Sir Richard Hadlee Medal

Wellington, March 26: New Zealands womens captain, Amelia Kerr, has won the Debby Hockley Medal for the fourth consecutive time, while fast bowle

ByteDance Quietly Rolls Out SeeDance 2.0 Globally

TikTok creator ByteDance has quietly rolled out its latest video generator SeeDance 2.0 worldwide.

Israel Drops Iran's Araqhchi, from Target List After Pakistans Appeal to US: Report

Israeli strike plans against Iranian officials halted as Tehran-Washington peace talks advance with Pakistan's involvement.

Jharkhand High Court Raises Concerns Over 437 Deaths in Custody Since 2018

Ranchi, March 26: The Jharkhand High Court has expressed serious concerns regarding deaths in custody during a hearing on a public interest litig

IPL 2026 uncapped players: From Kartik Sharma to Mangesh Yadav, here are top uncapped players to watch out

IPL teams often have lesser-known players with tangible domestic success who could make an impact. This article identifies one under-the-radar na

Singapore: Indian-origin man charged for driving with 2 children atop car boot

SINGAPORE, Mar 26: An Indian-origin man was on Thursday charged in a Singapore court for driving a luxury sports car with his two children sittin

Violence erupts in Basanti as BJP campaign clashes with TMC, police injured

Major violence erupted in Basanti, South 24 Parganas. Miscreants allegedly attacked BJP workers and police during a campaign event. Several polic

Southeast Asia revisits nuclear power plans for AI data centres as Iran war disrupts energy supplies

BANGKOK, Mar 26: Nuclear power is getting a second look in Southeast Asia as countries prepare to meet surging energy demand as they vie for arti

Stem cell therapy for autism illegal: NMC advisory

NEW DELHI, Mar 26: The National Medical Commission (NMC) has issued an advisory declaring stem cell therapy illegal for the treatment of Autism S

Moscow to provide naval escort to merchant ships carrying Russian cargo

MOSCOW, Mar 26: Moscow will provide naval escort to ships carrying Russian cargo following growing cases of Western navies intercepting such vess

Chinese envoy assures Pakistan of continued support in meeting with PM Shehbaz Sharif

ISLAMABAD, Mar 26: Chinese ambassador Jiang Zaidong met with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday and pledged his countrys continued support

Simple stool test may detect hidden cause of chronic diarrhoea

A simple stool test could soon revolutionize chronic diarrhoea diagnosis in India. Researchers found measuring bile acids in one sample accuratel

North Korea, Belarus leaders meet in Pyongyang, sign friendship treaty

SEOUL, Mar 26: Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un held talks in North Koreas capital on Thursday and sign

Vivek Agnihotri and Bhushan Kumar come together for Operation Sindoor

The film is based on the book Operation Sindoor: The Untold Story of Indias Deep Strikes Inside Pakistan by Lt Gen K.J.S. Tiny Dhillon

CBI Launches Major Raids in Reliance Telecom SBI Fraud Case

Mumbai, March 26: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has intensified its efforts in the Reliance Telecom SBI fraud case with significant r

13 people, including 2 from Telangana, killed as bus catches fire in AP

Rayavaram: At least 13 people were killed and 28 others were injured after a private bus collided with a tipper lorry and burst into flames in Ma

IPL 2026: 10 New Faces Who Are Ready To Own This Season

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Ayush Mhatre hogged the limelight in their debut IPL season last year and in the upcoming edition too, there would be qu

4-magnitude earthquake hits northwestern Nepal

KATHMANDU, Mar 26: A 4-magnitude earthquake jolted Nepals Sudurpaschim province on Thursday, authorities said. There were no immediate reports of

How Irans top officials were taken off Israels hit list

WASHINGTON, Mar 26: Israel has removed Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf from its hit list

Government to roll out biometric check for land compensation in highway projects

The government is introducing Aadhaar biometric authentication for land acquisition compensation. This ensures payments go directly to landowners

Bangladesh Honors Martyrs on 56th Independence Day

Dhaka, March 26: On Thursday, Bangladeshs President Mohammad Shahabuddin and Prime Minister Tariq Rahman paid tribute to the martyrs of the Liber

Kerala polls: Expelled IUML leader Irshad booked over misogynistic remarks against CPI(M) legislator U. Prathibha

Alex Varghese, District Collector and Election Officer of Alappuzha, conducted a preliminary inquiry into a complaint from the CPI(M) mandalam co

TGNPDCL Registers Peak Power Demand of 6,457 MW

Surpassing the previous record of 6,441 MW set on March 3, 2026, today's demand reflects an additional 16 MW surge, marking a new benchmark for t

Assam tribes herbal remedies reveal 39 medicinal plants with healing potential: Study

Avee Kids Rebrands as Syoat Kids, Strengthening Its Oat-Focused Care Vision for Children

Leopard captured after livestock attacks in Erode district

Prodigy Technovations Enhances Industry leading I3C Protocol Exerciser and Analyzer with Advanced Application-Level Protocol NVMe-MI, SPDM and PLDM Support

Tensions Rise at Jadavpur University Over Ram Navami Celebrations

Kolkata, March 26: Tensions erupted at Jadavpur University in Kolkata over the organization of a Ram Navami event. Members of the Akhil Bharatiya

From Scrap to Sniper: Delhi Police bust global arms racket linking Pakistan, Nepal & Bangladesh to Old Delhi

Delhi Police busted a major arms smuggling ring. Ten individuals were arrested. Twenty-one foreign weapons and cartridges were seized. The weapon

Suvendu Adhikari Leads Ram Navami Rally In Mamata Banerjee's Constituency

Tight security arrangements have been made across the state, with special focus on Howrah and Hooghly districts that witnessed unrest in previous

Telangana: Case registered over Nizamabad stray dog deaths

Hyderabad: A case was registered against unidentified persons following the alleged killing of stray dogs in Nizamabad city, police said on Thurs

Planning to watch RCB in Bengaluru? Heres what you need to know

World Theatre Day : Malayalam actors who straddle the worlds of cinema and theatre

As World Theatre Day falls on March 27, MetroPlus catches up with a few artistes who transition between cinema and theatre

Parliamentary panel recommends priority funding to boost uranium, rare metal exploration

The panel stated that the full shortfall of 118.18 crore in AMDERs capital allocation be restored at the revised estimate stage of 2026-27

Aamir Khan comments on Dhurandhar 1 and 2: Heres what he said

Mumbai: Well, it is Dhurandhar everywhere. Just weeks after the first installment crossed a massive Rs 1300 crore at the box office, director Adi

Sri Lankan Navy Arrests Seven Fishermen from Tamil Nadu Amid Rising Tensions

Rameswaram, March 26: The Sri Lankan Navy arrested seven fishermen from Rameswaram early Thursday, accusing them of illegal fishing in the Palk B

G7 leaders summit in June will include India, South Korea, Brazil, Kenya, but not China

China will not attend the summit, the Elysee said, denying previous media reports

Delhi Weather Today (March 26): IMD warns of rainfall, thunderstorms, and gusty winds at 40kmph. Check the full week's forecast here

Delhi Weather Update: Delhi is likely to witness partly cloudy skies, very light rain accompanied with thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds a

How an ex-IPS officer, transferred by Election Commission for praising Jayalalithaa, later became AIADMK MLA

Nearly 20 months after R. Natraj joined the AIADMK, he was taken aback when Jayalalithaa expelled him from the party and asked the cadre not to h

India tightens digital security norms; stricter rules for telecom, CCTV

India is enhancing its digital security. New rules mandate stricter compliance for telecom equipment and CCTV systems. Data protection measures a

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Arogyasri patients to be referred to teaching hospitals: Telangana CM

Arogyasri and CMRF funds to be released to them to avoid fund shortage

Enhanced Security Measures in Uttam Nagar for Ram Navami Celebrations

New Delhi, March 26: In light of Ram Navami, security has been significantly heightened in the Uttam Nagar area of the national capital. A total

'GLP-1 made for US': Medanta founder Dr. Naresh Trehan explains risks for Indians using weight-loss drugs

GLP-1 weight loss drugs: Renowned cardiovascular surgeon Dr. Naresh Trehan has issued a stern warning against the unsupervised use of GLP-1 (Gluc

Pentathlon Ventures raises Rs 255 Cr in Fund II

Early stage VC fund Pentathlon Ventures plans to invest in around 16-20 B2B startups at the seed stage

PM Greets People on Ram Navami

Ram Navami is being celebrated on Thursday to mark the birth anniversary of Lord Ram.

Hyderabad: Man held for manufacturing, selling expired Blue Bells ice cream

Hyderabad: The newly launched HyderabadFood Adulteration SurveillanceTeam(H-Fast) on Wednesday, March 26, arrested one person for selling expired

LPG cylinders to be delivered as per schedule, no need to stand outside gas agencies: UP CM

Adityanath advised people to purchase petrol and diesel only when required, cautioning that queues at filling stations are being driven by rumour

Air India's A350 Returns to Delhi After Technical Issue on London Flight

The A350-900, which had a technical issue in March, returned to Delhi after a four-hour flight on Thursday afternoon.

India Ensures 60-Day Oil Reserve Amid Global Supply Concerns

New Delhi, March 26: The Indian government has assured that the supply of petroleum and LPG is completely secure and under control. Officials urg

Telangana to add 10K beds in govt hospitals at Hyderabad, Warangal

Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Thursday, March 26, said the completion of multispecialty hospitals in Warangal and the st

Iran Navel Chief Killed, Says Israel. End In Sight For Hormuz Crisis?

Israel claimed Thursday it had killed Alireza Tangsiri, the commander of Iran's naval forces and the man behind the Strait of Hormuz blockade tha

Freight surge, LPG shortage amid West Asia crisis hit exports from east India

KOLKATA, Mar 26: The West Asia crisis has pushed freight costs for Europe-bound cargo up by 60-80 per cent, with exports falling by as much as 50

WazirX launches zero trading fee subscription model to shake up India crypto trading

NEW DELHI, Mar 26: Crypto exchange WazirX introduced a flat-fee subscription model with its platform restart, aimed at reducing trading costs for

Kauvery Hospitals Highlights Importance of Early Access to Level 1 Trauma Care on World Head Injury Awareness Day

Early treatment at a Level I Trauma Care Centre during the Golden Hour can significantly improve survival and reduce disability in patients with

Watch | LPG supply to stop where PNG is available: What the new rule means

Indias Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has issued a new rule mandating that LPG supply will be stopped in areas where piped natural gas (PN

China urges peace talks in Iran war

China's foreign ministry did not disclose if it was aware of any negotiations between Washington and Tehran, but Wang expressed cautious optimism

Credit flows accelerated sharply in FY26 rising 61pc to Rs 25.1tn: Report

NEW DELHI, Mar 26: Credit flows accelerated sharply in FY26, rising 61pc Year-to-Date (YTD) to Rs 25.1 tn and coming close to deposit mobilisatio

Govt to rope in Telangana doctors settled abroad to treat patients

Telangana government is creating a website to bring together doctors from the State settled abroad

Police Complaints Authority seeks crackdown on vehicles causing noise pollution in Bengaluru

KSPCA member Mohan Kumar Danappa highlighted the increasing nuisance caused by two-wheelers and other vehicles using prohibited or defective sile

India has 60 days of fuel stocks, government says dismissing shortage reports as misinformation

The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said all petrol pumps across the country are adequately stocked and operating normally, with no rationi

The Sound of the World Cup: Why Seattles Crowd Could Be One of the Loudest in 2026

Archana Sankaranarayanan launches Freediving Association of India; country accepted as AIDA International observer

La Bourriche 133 Makes a Strong Debut in Asias 50 Best Restaurants 2026

Six startups selected for Prosus-Accels Atoms X early-stage program

BENGALURU, Mar 26: Global technology company Prosus and venture capital firm Accel has announced the six startups selected for the inaugural Atom

This Is The Best Time To Exercise For Your Heart's Health, Study Reveals

While any physical activity is good for you, researchers found that people who work out in the early morning have a significantly lower risk of h

NHRC Takes Suo Motu Cognisance of Rajamahendravaram Milk Contamination Tragedy

Notices issued to Andhra Pradesh Chief Secretary and DGP; detailed report sought within two weeks as death toll rises.

Himachal Pradesh HC issues notices to EC, others on PIL challenging Anurag Sharma's election to Rajya Sabha

Himachal Pradesh High Court has issued notices regarding a petition challenging Anurag Sharma's election as a Rajya Sabha member. The petition al

India Has 60 Days Of Fuel Stocks, Govt Says Dismissing Shortage Reports As Misinformation

NEW DELHI, Mar 26: India has about 60 days of fuel stock cover, the government said on Thursday, adding that there is no shortage of petrol, dies

Iran war & blood: The piling bodies & March 19 anomaly of West Asia's descent into chaos

A US-Israeli campaign against Iran has spiraled into a regional disaster. Casualty figures are rising sharply in Iran and Lebanon. The conflict h

India Has 60 Days of Fuel Stock, Govt Dismisses Shortage Rumours

The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said all petrol pumps across the country are adequately stocked and operating normally, with no rationi

Indian Muslims Feel Unsafe and Humiliated, Says Asad Madani

New Delhi, March 26: Islamic scholar and former Rajya Sabha member Asad Madani has expressed that Muslims in India currently feel surrounded, ins

Russian Oil Arrives As Philippines Battles 'Energy Emergency'

Sara Sky, believed to be the first shipment of Russian oil to the Philippines in five years, was reportedly seen at a port just outside Manila.

Pentagon weighs diverting Ukraine military aid to the Middle East, Washington Post reports

The Pentagon is considering shifting weapons meant for Ukraine to the Middle East. This move comes as the conflict in Iran strains critical U.S.

Andhra Bus Fire: Survivors Recall Moments of Darkness, Chaos, Desperate Fight to Escape

Horrific scenes unfolded following the accident, with the tipper truck falling onto its right side and the front portion of the bus completely br

CBI Conducts Searches Against Reliance Telecom, Ex-Directors In SBI Fraud Case

NEW DELHI, Mar 26: The CBI has conducted searches at the residences of two former directors of Reliance Telecom and the company office after regi

Govt says India has 60 days of fuel stocks, dismisses shortage reports as misinformation

India, the world's fourth-largest refiner and fifth-largest exporter of petroleum products, has structurally assured domestic fuel availability a

Beyond Exposure: PR Newswire Elevates Trusted Distribution Across Asia-Pacific

Focus on upgrading industries and collaboration

Why Everyones Wearing the Sun: The Meaning Behind Sun Jewellery

BJPs Tarun Chugh Criticizes SPs Record on Crime Under Akhilesh Yadav

New Delhi, March 26: BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh has sharply criticized Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Akhilesh Yadav, stating that d

Will Beat The Living Hell Out Of These People: Virat Kohli's Ex-Teammate Reveals Unheard Tale

Indian cricket team star batter Virat Kohli is well known for his mental resilience and his aggressive approach to the game on the field.

Police action on EC orders on BJP seal issue shows intolerance towards criticism: Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has criticized the Election Commission. He stated the EC's order to police regarding social media news is

Karnataka Professor Proposes To Student In Front Of Class, Beaten On Campus

The professor claimed that the student had expressed her love for him and that he has proof for the same.

JioStar announces 27 sponsors for IPL 2026 with 3 co-presenting sponsors

Googles entry this year marks AI as a category in Indian cricket advertising

UP: Family of man killed Riyadh missile attack demands compensation, govt job for his widow

A family from Uttar Pradesh seeks compensation and a government job for the widow of Ravi Gopal. Gopal, a driver in Riyadh, died in a suspected m