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Fake nurse held for drugging patients, stealing gold jewellery in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: A woman was arrested by the Secunderabad Zone Task Force and the Market police on Tuesday, March 17, for posing as a nurse and druggin

India and Russia Hold Key UN Meeting on Peace and UNSC Reform

New Delhi, March 17: India and Russia convened their seventh consultative meeting on the United Nations in New Delhi on Tuesday. The discussions

Infosys at 3-year low on AI disruption fears, geopolitical situation

SSTs told to intensify vehicle check: Commissioner of Police

Life hit as fierce hailstorm leaves Kalghatgi covered in snow

Living donor liver transplant done on girl suffering with Abernethy syndrome

Congress guarantees become focal points in Telangana Assembly

Hyderabad: The debates on the second day of the Telangana Assembly Session on Tuesday, March 17, were on the expected lines. Speaking during the

From Slums to La La Land!

The mythology of the struggling artist is everywhere, but sometimes it is startlingly real; here are some musical prodigies from Indian slums who

Congress Announces First List Of 55 Candidates For Upcoming Assembly Polls In Kerala

Opposition Leader V D Satheeshan, PCC president Sunny Joseph, veteran leader Ramesh Chennithala are in the fray: Reports

IPL 2026: Vaibhav Arora Optimistic About Enhancing Skills with Tim Southee

Kolkata, March 17: The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 is set to kick off on March 28. Fast bowler Vaibhav Arora is part of the three-time champ

CPI(M) calls for urgent restoration of Chirala Canal Mouth, seeks Naidus immediate intervention

Karnataka High Court refuses to quash rape case against government school teacher for repeated abuse and blackmail of colleague

The allegations made in the complaint and the charge-sheet depict not consent but submission extracted under duress and that the petitioner must

Tiger Explorer walks back to Papikonda National Park

It was inching closer to Yeleru reservoir from the Pampa reservoir through dense forest cover in the Kakinada district by Tuesday night.

House site pattas handed over to families of Balimela martyrs after 18-year wait

Kerala Assembly polls 2026: P.J. Joseph retires, hands over baton to son

Apu John Joseph will contest from Thodupuzha in the upcoming Assembly elections

Heavy rain lashes parts of North Karnataka

Switching to electric power has saved Railways 6,000 crore: Vaishnaw in Lok Sabha

Responding to a debate on demands for grants of the Railway Ministry, he also said that the national transporter has become the second largest ca

Elderly Woman Dies of Alleged Rat Bite in Govt Hospital ICU in Thane District

The incident has triggered outrage over hygiene standards at the facility

Sri Lanka Forms Four Special Committees to Address Middle East Tensions

Colombo, March 17: The Sri Lankan government has approved the formation of four special committees to tackle the economic and social challenges a

Quote of the Day by Anne Hathaway: 'You're only human. You don't have to have it together'Inspiring quotes by 'The Devil Wears Prada' star

Hollywood star Anne Hathaway's powerful quote, 'You're only human. You don't have to have it together every minute of the day,' offers solace in

Top U.S. counterterrorism official resigns over Iran war, says Iran posed no imminent threat

As head of the National Counterterrorism Centre, Joe Kent was in charge of an agency tasked with analysing and detecting terrorist threats

Nita Ambani Honored with KISS Humanitarian Award for Empowering Women and Social Work

New Delhi, March 17: Nita Ambani, founder and chairperson of the Reliance Foundation, was awarded the prestigious KISS Humanitarian Award 2025 on

AP EAPCET Apply Date Extended To March 24

The last date of submitting applications for AP EAPCET-2026 (Andhra Pradesh Engineering, Agriculture and Pharmacy Common Entrance Test) has been

Youth Time Bank Launched at Vijayawada Hospital to Promote Volunteerism

Dr Lakshmisha said the initiative encourages social responsibility among youth while strengthening community support for vulnerable patients in g

The New London School Explosion: A Tragedy That Claimed 300 Lives

New Delhi, March 17: The New London School explosion in Texas is known as one of the most horrific school disasters in modern history. On March 1

Complex dynamics of India-China ties & its future

The relationship between India and China is a tapestry of economic collaboration intertwined with strategic competition. Recent summits in Kazan

France Ready To Join Hormuz Ship Escorts Once Situation Calmer: Macron

Paris wont join current conflict but signals a role in securing key shipping route

More GCCs dole out stocks to retain top talent

The report stated that around 55-65% of large GCCs are now offering ESOP Equity related payouts as part of their total compensation

Harish Seeks 1,070 Crore For Siddipet Ahead of CMs Visit

He termed it unjust that even payments for already completed works have not been released

One phone call from the PM, and Iran said, take it (through Hormuz) with Indian flag, no one will stop: Agri Minister Tells Rajya Sabha

Chouhan said that the Oppositions protest against newly enacted Viksit Bharat G RAM G law had failed to garner any public support and said people

Shocking Murder Conspiracy Unveiled in Jashpur: Five Arrested Including Wife

Jashpur, March 17: A shocking incident has emerged from Jashpur district in Chhattisgarh, where a wife conspired with relatives to murder her hus

Farmers association announces boycott of DMK in the Assembly polls assailing anti-farmer policies

156 Quintal PDS Rice Seized Near Kovur, Three Booked

The seized rice was handed over to the Kovur MLS point, while the vehicle was sent to the Kovur police station.

Word of the day: Esoteric

Esoteric meaning: Discover the meaning of 'esoteric'. This word describes knowledge meant for a select few. It comes from ancient Greek philosoph

75-year-old man found burnt to death in Mysuru

Biogas-powered food cart hits Thrissur streets amid LPG shortage

A.P. launches smart streetlighting initiative for Urban Local Bodies

The smart network to enable real-time monitoring, centralised control, automated fault detection and predictive maintenance, improving reliabilit

Warangal MP seeks new Railway zone with Kazipet as headquarters

Indian Navy joins U.S.-led drill Sea Dragon in Guam

The exercise brings together forces from Australia, Japan and New Zealand, aimed at enhancing coordination and combat readiness in undersea warfa

'You misquoted the Bible': Rep. Cloud GRILLS Pastor in viral moment at fiery Somali fraud hearing

UNAMA Calls for De-escalation and Ceasefire After Pakistani Airstrike in Afghanistan

Kabul, March 17: The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) expressed deep concern on Tuesday following a Pakistani airstrike o

Cultural Unity Sidetracked By Social Media

Dr. Satwant Singh Rissam The Jammu region has always been a place where cultures blended like colors in a painting. People of different religions

19-year-old bride-to-be allegedly killed by fianc

Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Congress announces first list of 55 candidates, yet to take a call on MPs wishing to contest

K.C. Venugopal says party will take a decision on MPs' desire to contest later. Party has not yet named candidates for Kannur and Konni for which

West Asia crisis|Domestic LPG output up by 25% to offset import risks: FM Sitharaman in Parliament

Durai Vaiko thanks railways for rectifying the non-functional display board at Tiruverumbur station

Leela Samson pays 8 lakh for terming dance intern as mistress in her Facebook post, gets criminal case quashed

Justice M. Nirmal Kumar of the Madras High Court quashes the criminal case since the complainant was not inclined to prosecute the matter any fur

Maharashtra Extends Deadline for E-Peak Inspection to March 31, 2026

Mumbai, March 17: Maharashtras Revenue Minister, Chandrashekhar Bawankule, announced in the Assembly on Tuesday that the deadline for the E-Peak

Chhattisgarh: Congress Protests Over LPG Price Rise, MGNREGA Name Change

Bhupesh says Rahul Gandhi will be PM in 2029

Man Hijacks Patrol Car, Hits 2 Vehicles, injures 3

The incident occurred at Dandapalli Crossroads, and the miscreant was identified as Ratnakar, a native of Ramasamudram in Malabagalu taluk of Kar

American mercenary held in India: Who is Matthew VanDyke, the filmmaker-turned fighter who even fought against Gaddafi

American national Matthew VanDyke, known for his involvement in global conflict zones, has been arrested in India alongside others for alleged te

Advanced diagnostic kits for TB made by French firm in Genome Valley launched by Minister

LG Manoj Sinha Warns Separatist Elements Against Attempts To Derail Peace, Development In J&K

Jammu, March 17 : Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday issued a stern warning to separatist elements, asserting that any attempt

Police take out flag march in Coimbatore

Huge devotee turnout for Ugadi Mahotsavams in Srisailam

Executive Officer says that a large number of devotees from Karnataka and Maharashtras Sangli, Solapur, and other parts are reaching the temple t

Kerala Assembly polls 2026: Thin margins set stage for tight race in Thiruvambady

Uttarakhand High Court seeks FIR status report against Mohammed Deepak

The High Court also asked the police to clarify why no case had been registered based on Mr. Deepaks complaint against individuals who were clear

Cooking fuel shortage: Hoteliers meet Civil Supplies official, seek solution to crisis

With exports halting due to Gulf war, banana farmers in Andhra Pradesh look to govt. support

Prices that ranged between 22,000 and 25,000 per tonne have now crashed to around 5,000, leaving farmers in distress, says Andhra Pradesh Rythu S

Thirupparankundram row: HC orders interim stay on contempt of court cases

Model United Nations 9.0 launched at KITSW

Watch: Opposition MPs reinstated after protest row over Rahul Gandhi issue

The Lok Sabha revoked the suspension of eight Opposition MPs through a voice vote after Congress leader K. Suresh expressed regret over their con

Mahesh Kumar Goud challenges KCR, KTR to drug tests

FAC allows KFDC to continue tree felling operations

The MoEFCC has approved the continued removal of exotic species, such as eucalyptus, wattle, and acacia

Word of the day: Eucatastrophe

Eucatastrophe is a word used for a sudden happy ending in a story. It explains a moment when things look bad but quickly become good. The term wa

Is a permanent Moon base becoming reality? Will the US build one by 2030 after NASAs 2026 bill amid China space race surge?

A permanent Moon base is moving closer to reality in 2026. The NASA Authorization Act 2026 has given clear political backing. It targets early lu

Top U.S. Counterterrorism Official Resigns in Protest Against Attacks on Iran

Washington, March 17: Joseph Kent, the top counterterrorism official in the United States, has resigned in protest against ongoing attacks on Ira

'Billions for war, pennies for US': Jeffries takes on GOP spending as Trump accuses leaders of fraud

President Droupadi Murmu Serves Akshaya Patras 5 Billionth Meal

The theme of the event Suposhit and Sushikshit Bharat for Viksit Bharat highlighted the collective efforts towards child nutrition and education

LIVE: Trump & Taoiseach meet in USA under shadow of Iran war and strained international relations

Mayor Inaugurates Open-Air Theatre At KL Rao Park

Redevelopment works worth about 35 lakh were taken up, including construction of a walking track and modernisation measures: Officials

RBI Receives Initiative of the Year Award for Secure Banking Domain .bank.in

New Delhi, March 17: In todays digital age, where transferring money and online shopping has become commonplace, the threat of cyber fraud contin

CPM Expels T K Govindan

Govindan leaves CPM, announces independent run from Taliparamba constituency

Iran Blackout Silences Voices, Diaspora Fills Gap

Iranian American creators Afshar and Moezidis bear the emotional weight of representing fearful Iranians facing government retaliation.

Economic diplomacy is now integral to foreign policy strategy

India's CUTS International launched the G-SAGE monograph series, addressing the growing convergence of geopolitics and geoeconomics. Experts high

Security guard arrested for posting abusive Instagram comment on actress Renu Desai

Devotee injured as portion of concrete plastering from ceiling falls

Govt. sanctions land for CUK Capital Centre in Thiruvananthapuram

Land has been allotted in Andoorkonam village to establish a permanent campus of the Central University of Kerala, in the district

24 Speed Post premium services launched

Kerala Assembly polls: Thrissur district prepared for election day, says Collector

Women constitute 51.5 percent of the electorate, while men account for 48.49 percent

14 cr.-worth gold, diamond articles seized by flying squad in Virudhunagar

Vishwanath questions excessive spending on Karnataka Chief Ministers travel, security

No evidence of increased efficiency due to mechanisation of sewer cleaning, Centre tells LS

Centre says 622 deaths from hazardous cleaning reported since 2017, 842 complaints in 2025 over denial of wages, no protective gear, and caste bi

AIR Vijayawada to broadcast special literary programme for Ugadi

The 59-minute programme will be broadcast on March 19 at 9.30 a.m. from the Vijayawada station and will be repeated at 10.30 a.m. on FM Rainbow 1

Kerala Assembly polls 2026: Former KPCC general secretary M.J. Job joins BJP

He had quit the party over its decision to support former CPI(M) leader G. Sudhakaran in the Ambalapuzha constituency

TD 'Only' Political Party Whose Parliamentarian Was Caught In Drugs Case: YSRC Chief Jagan

In the wake of this drugs case, Reddy questioned the ruling party's credibility and commitment to governance.

LPG crisis triggers migrant labour disruptions across restaurants, transport and other sectors

However, the industrial sector has so far avoided significant labour-related disruptions, and is seeing only sporadic instances

High-Tech Defense Conclave Set for March 19-20 in New Delhi, Inaugurated by Defense Minister Rajnath Singh

New Delhi, March 17: The Ministry of Defense is gearing up for a significant event. The National Defense Industries Conclave 2026 aims to promote

Narayana Inaugurates Park, Vows Overhaul of Gajuwaka Garbage Station

A statue of freedom fighter Alluri Sitarama Raju was also unveiled

Why are US stock market indexes up today, and Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq are in green now? Wall Street rise, biggest gainers and losers, analysts insights and market outlook. Here's what should investors do now

Why are US stock market indexes up today, and Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq are in green now? US stocks moved higher as investors tracked Federal