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Eight Mangalureans stranded in Dubai expected to board a return flight on March 4

Mangaluru City North MLA Y. Bharath Shetty said he has spoken to members of one of the families

3 Mar 2026 2:19 pm
Israel unlikely to deploy ground forces to Iran, prepared for weeks-long campaign: Israeli spokesperson

Lieutenant Colonel Nadav Shoshani described progress so far as positive

3 Mar 2026 2:19 pm
Drone strikes blamed on Iran hit Iranian Kurdish camp in Iraq: official, exiled group

Iraqs northern autonomous Kurdish region hosts camps and rear-bases operated by several Iranian Kurdish rebel groups, which have repeatedly faced cross-border strikes from Iran

3 Mar 2026 2:12 pm
Shipping authority says three Indian seafarers killed in West Asia; issues advisory for maritime operators

Shipping companies have also been advised to exercise due caution in crew deployment and to maintain regular communication with seafarers and their families

3 Mar 2026 2:10 pm
KITE launches QR code-based mobile app for real-time tracking of higher secondary exams in Kerala

KITE-QTrack app is designed to provide real-time tracking and monitoring of the entire higher secondary examination process from opening of question paper packets at exam centres to dispatch of answer scripts to valuation camps

3 Mar 2026 2:06 pm
Tamil Nadu CM Stalin inaugurates home for senior citizens, Mudhalvar Padaippagams

The home is spread over 25,500 sqft and could accommodate 75 elderly citizens. Various amenities, facilities to provide physiotherapy, first aid, among others are available at this home

3 Mar 2026 2:03 pm
Backchannel diplomacy: How DMK and Congress bridged the divide

Before setting out to begin the negotiations, Mr Chidambaram held a virtual meeting with Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge

3 Mar 2026 2:00 pm
Bangkok to Krabi: A luxury Thailand itinerary beyond the tourist trail

Turns out, there are nooks of profound serenity to be found amid the urban chaos in the midstof Bangkok, and a whole lot of adventure to be had in the midst of sea and sunsets in Krabi

3 Mar 2026 1:58 pm
Review of Thats a Fire Ant Right There, stories by Telugu writer Mohammed Khadeer Babu

The anthology, translated by D.V. Subhashri, challenges myths and celebrates communal harmony in coastal Andhra Pradesh

3 Mar 2026 1:55 pm
AI disinformation turns Nepal polls into 'digital battleground'

Nepali parties across the political divide are tapping social media to push their agendas and woo voters, especially the young

3 Mar 2026 1:45 pm
Concerns over delay in starting training of newly-selected assistant loco pilots of South Western Railway

Working loco pilots claim to be facing a heavy workload with many struggling to get proper rest and leave due to a large number of vacant posts

3 Mar 2026 1:34 pm
Iran conflict: Shinde arranges flights to bring back 164 stranded in UAE; Government launches helpline

The State Government has also launched an emergency WhatsApp helpline +971 50 365 4357, for hundreds of State residents stranded in the Middle East

3 Mar 2026 1:22 pm
How will the next U.N. chief be chosen and who wants the job | Explained

Here are the candidates and potential candidates so far, and details on how the successor to current U.N. chief Antonio Guterres will be chosen

3 Mar 2026 1:19 pm
France says it will work with China on de-esclatating conflict in West Asia

Barrot reiterated the Iranian regimes responsibility for the ongoing escalation, after it unjustifiably attacked several countries in the region

3 Mar 2026 1:18 pm
Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof calls Ayatollah Ali Khamenei most hated figure after death in U.S.-Israel strike

Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof, whose film The Seed of the Sacred Fig won at Cannes, has condemned Ayatollah Ali Khamenei following the Supreme Leaders death in a U.S.-Israel military strike, calling him the most hated figure in the contemporary history of Iran

3 Mar 2026 1:15 pm
Tirunelveli double murder: Nainar Nagenthran, Vijay slam DMK government

Their reaction came after an armed gang, allegedly under the influence of alcohol or drugs, killed two persons at Perumpaththu village in Tirunelveli district

3 Mar 2026 1:14 pm
Samsung rolls out more AI, new privacy shield mode with the new Galaxy S26 lineup

Samsung on Wednesday unveiled its latest Galaxy smartphones, which boast an even bigger toolbox of artificial intelligence technology

3 Mar 2026 1:12 pm
DMK Councillor, AIADMK functionary held for sexually harassing air hostess

The duo committed the offence when they were travelling to Delhi on flight, according to the police

3 Mar 2026 1:05 pm
TN credits special grant of 2,000 each to 37.79 lakh old age pension beneficiaries, destitutes, PwD

This is the second cash bonanza after a similar grant given last month for beneficiaries of the Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai

3 Mar 2026 12:58 pm
Trump says U.S. 'not where we want to be' on highest end weapon stockpiles

At the highest end, we have a good supply, but are not where we want to be, President Trump wrote on Truth Social

3 Mar 2026 12:54 pm
Situation brought under control after Oleum gas leak triggers panic in Boisar MIDC

The incident led to the evacuation of more than 2,600 individuals, including over 1,600 students from a local school

3 Mar 2026 12:50 pm
Two killed, three injured in helicopter emergency landing in Philippines

It was not immediately clear what caused the forced landing in clear weather, officials said

3 Mar 2026 12:50 pm
Csar Awards dismiss Jim Carrey clone rumours, say actor worked on his speech in French for months

The Csar Awards have dismissed online conspiracy theories surrounding Jim Carreys honorary appearance in Paris following rumours of drag artist Alexis Stone claiming to have portrayed the actor

3 Mar 2026 12:48 pm
PM Modi urges industry to ramp up investment, prioritise research to scale up manufacturing

Stressing that India has entered into free trade agreements with numerous countries, the Prime Minister said, these agreements have opened up a wide range of opportunities for the country

3 Mar 2026 12:46 pm
I am back home: All England missed, Sindhu lands back in Bengaluru from Dubai

A heartfelt thank you to the incredible ground teams, Dubai authorities, airport staff, immigration, and every single person who stepped up and took such good care of us during a very difficult time. The empathy and professionalism meant more than words can say, says P.V. Sindhu

3 Mar 2026 12:43 pm
3 Mar 2026 12:43 pm
India Handmade Collective to launch its Telangana chapter

Hyderabad to have a permanent pavilion of IHMC, serving as an experience centre, to showcase sustainable clothing and crafts

3 Mar 2026 12:37 pm
Scary Movie 6 trailer: Marlon Wayans is back for a summer reboot

With its theatrical rollout set for early summer, Scary Movie aims to revive the spoof series for a new generation while reuniting its original creative team

3 Mar 2026 12:35 pm
Contractors wife killed in fire mishap at home in Bengaluru

The contractor, his son, and his mother were rescued by fire and emergency personnel

3 Mar 2026 12:24 pm
Ukraine receives first tranche of $1.5 billion under IMF programme: PM Yulia Svyrydenko

The funds will be directed to finance priority expenditure and to support macro-financial stability, PM Yulia said

3 Mar 2026 12:21 pm
Chennai | Revivos Obesity meet looks beyond Ozempic and the weighing scale

With GLP-1 weight-loss drugs gaining ground in India amid rising obesity rates, doctors, nutritionists and coaches join forces on one platform to promote strength training, science-backed diets and dismantle the celebrity jab stigma

3 Mar 2026 12:18 pm
U.S. State Department orders evacuation of non-emergency personnel, family in Bahrain and Jordan

It has urged Americans across West Asia to leave over the ongoing war with Iran

3 Mar 2026 12:17 pm
U.S. and Israeli attacks in Iran, Delhi Excise Policy Case, and more: The week in 5 charts

With the Supreme Leader Khameini and several of Irans top leaders killed in Israeli strikes, a war has broken out in the region. AAPs national convener Arvind Kerjriwal and party leader Manish Sissodia were discharged in the Delhi Excise Policy Case. Here are graphics explaining these and other top stories from last week.

3 Mar 2026 12:14 pm
Another Annas Archive link goes down as portal backtracked on Spotify data release

Annas Archive last year took responsibility for scraping Spotify, which was followed by its main URL getting blocked due to legal action

3 Mar 2026 12:09 pm
Kara, Dhanushs next with Por Thozhil director, gets a release date

The film is produced by Ishari K Ganesh of Vels Film International

3 Mar 2026 12:05 pm
Elon Musk's X, xAI plan to repay $17.5 billion in debt in full: Report

X and artificial intelligence startup xAI plan to repay in full about $17.5 billion in debt tied to the companies, Bloomberg News reported

3 Mar 2026 11:57 am
Paintings of birds, animals, and insects come alive on the walls of Coimbatores Central Academy for State Forest Service

The Central Academy for State Forest Services compound walls bear true-to-life paintings of Indian flora and fauna, complete with botanical and Tamil names. With World Wildlife Day (March 3) upon us, we make a pit-stop to admire the birds, beasts and insects

3 Mar 2026 11:49 am
Thai court issues arrest warrants for foreign businessman, his wife for money-laundering

Thailand's Central Investigation Bureau accused Ben Smith and his wife, Cattaliya Beevor, of cross-border investment fraud dating back to 2016

3 Mar 2026 11:39 am
Magnitude 6.4 earthquake strikes off Indonesia's Aceh

The agency said the quake's epicentre was at a depth of 13 kilometres

3 Mar 2026 11:37 am
Water-logging near Attukal temple poses problems for devotees

As crowd of devotees swelled, many chose to set up their hearths on the few dry spots amid the water-logged areas near Attukal Bhagavathy temple

3 Mar 2026 11:34 am
Oh Butterfly, a Tamil thriller about secrets and the Butterfly Effect, to release in theatres on March 6

Starring Nivedhithaa Sathish, Ciby, Nasser, and Attul among others, the film is set to release in theatres on March 6

3 Mar 2026 11:32 am