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Aamir Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan to share screen space together: Find out

Bollywood fans have always wanted the three Khans of Bollywood to come together and collaborate for a film. Is that going to happen soon? Aamir has an answer

13 Mar 2025 7:44 pm
India's culinary vanguard: Seven restaurants shine on Asia's 50 Best Extended List 2025

In a groundbreaking moment, seven Indian restaurants have secured spots on the World's 50 Best Restaurants 2025 extended list (51-100), a testament to the country's growing influence on the global culinary map. Here's a look at the Indian restaurants that made the cut.

13 Mar 2025 7:38 pm
J&K government admits encroachment of over 3 lakh kanal of state land across UT

Jammu and Kashmir government has acknowledged that over 3 lakh kanals of state land, valued at Rs 18,049 crore, have been encroached across the Union Territory. The government has so far retrieved 15,39,662 kanals of illegally occupied land, with eviction proceedings underway for the remaining 3,13,645 kanals.

13 Mar 2025 7:14 pm
Saif Ali Khan shields Taimur from paps; Kareena Kapoor poses ahead of Holi vacation

Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan were spotted at Mumbai airport with their children, Taimur and Jeh, as they jetted off ahead of Holi. Known for their effortless style, the star couple kept it casual yet chic for their early-morning flight.

13 Mar 2025 5:00 pm
Railway Ministry shelves Srinagar-Kargil-Leh rail project; focus shifts to Manali-Leh line

The Railway Ministry has shelved the 480-km Srinagar-Kargil-Leh rail project due to high costs and low traffic projections. However, a Detailed Project Report (DPR) has been prepared for the Bilaspur-Manali-Leh rail line, which has been identified as a strategic project by the Ministry of Defence.

13 Mar 2025 4:51 pm
World Kidney Day: Nadda Highlights Importance of Early Detection

Union Health Minister JP Nadda emphasized the importance of kidney health awareness and early detection on World Kidney Day. Nadda highlighted the government's commitment to healthcare, mentioning the nationwide dialysis centers under the Pradhan Mantri National Dialysis Programme.

13 Mar 2025 4:11 pm
Sensex, Nifty end lower as investors stay cautious

Indian stock markets ended on a weak note on Thursday as investors refrained from making fresh moves ahead of the long Holi weekend.

13 Mar 2025 4:10 pm
Rakul Preet Singh: There's nothing like the madness of Holi at home

Bollywood actress Rakul Preet Singh is all set to celebrate Holi as she said she cannot wait to soak in all the fun and dance to her favorite songs.

13 Mar 2025 4:03 pm
TN govt drops rupee symbol from budget amid language dispute with Centre

Amid its spat with the Centre over the National Education Policy (NEP) and other issues, the DMK-led Tamil Nadu government has decided to remove the official rupee symbol from the state's Budget 2025-26, replacing it with the Tamil script equivalent.

13 Mar 2025 3:58 pm
SEBI to remove digital performance tracking from employee appraisals

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has decided to remove the linkage of its digital Management Information System from employee appraisals.

13 Mar 2025 3:58 pm
K'taka Dy CM Shivakumar to attend meeting on March 22 in Chennai to oppose delimitation

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and state Congress President, D.K. Shivakumar, will attend the meeting called by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on March 22 in Chennai to oppose the proposed delimitation exercise.

13 Mar 2025 3:53 pm
Encroachment on confiscated land of chit fund entity: ED warns Bengal govt

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has sent a communication to the West Bengal government informing the latter about the rampant encroachment on the land owned by the chit fund entity Rose Valley Group, which had been confiscated by the agency.

13 Mar 2025 3:52 pm
Tap water extended to 12.28 crore rural households in India in last 5 years

Around 12.28 crore rural households in India have been provided with tap water connections during the last five years under the Centre's Jal Jeevan Mission taking the number of such homes to more than 15.51 crore which constitutes 79.91 per cent of the total rural households in the country, according to information tabled in Parliament.

13 Mar 2025 3:43 pm
India makes diabetes treatment more accessible: Empagliflozin prices slashed by 90%

The price of empagliflozin, a commonly prescribed diabetes drug, has been slashed by a staggering 90% in India. This significant reduction, made possible by the entry of generic versions, is poised to revolutionize diabetes treatment, making it more affordable and accessible to millions of patients.

13 Mar 2025 3:43 pm
INA veteran marks his 100th birthday by paying tributes at National War Memorial

Lieutenant Rangaswamy Madhawan Pillai, a 99-year-old veteran of the Indian National Army (INA), marked his 100th birthday on Thursday by laying a wreath at the National War Memorial and the statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose at Kartavya Path.

13 Mar 2025 3:43 pm
Power defaulters owe crores; encroachments along water bodies being removed: J&K govt

The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly was informed on Thursday that electric power defaulters owe crores of Rupees to the government, and efforts to remove encroachments along water bodies were going on.

13 Mar 2025 3:42 pm
ED begins probe in Ranya Rao gold smuggling case; DRI raids 9 locations

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday launched an investigation into the sensational gold smuggling case involving Kannada actress Ranya Rao, the stepdaughter of Karnataka DGP K. Ramachandra Rao.

13 Mar 2025 3:41 pm
Centre's tur procurement from farmers at MSP crosses 1.3 lakh tonnes

The procurement of Tur (Arhar) from farmers at the Minimum Support Price (MSP) by the Centre has picked up momentum with a total quantity of 1.31 lakh metric tonnes procured in major producing states including Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Telangana till March 11, benefiting as many as 89,219 farmers in these states, the Agriculture Ministry announced on Thursday.

13 Mar 2025 3:40 pm
Passenger vehicle sales surge to record high in February: SIAM

The Indian automobile industry registered record passenger vehicles sales, which includes cars and SUVs, in February this year along with a strong growth in the three-wheeler segment, according to data from the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) released on Thursday.

13 Mar 2025 3:40 pm
Gold prices hit all-time high, cross Rs 86,875 per 10 grams

Gold prices on Thursday reached a new all-time high amid market uncertainties.

13 Mar 2025 3:39 pm
Ahmedabad Authorities Seize Narcotics Worth Rs 3.45 Crore

Narcotics, including hybrid ganja, MD drugs, and charas valued at Rs 3.45 crore, were seized from Ahmedabad, police said on Thursday.

13 Mar 2025 3:37 pm
ED starts process of auctioning confiscated property of Sandeshkhali prime accused Shahjahan

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has started the process of auctioning confiscated property of suspended Trinamool Congress leader, Sheikh Shahjahan, the prime accused in the Sandeshkhali sexual harassment and land grabbing cases.

13 Mar 2025 3:18 pm
Suicide by family of 4: Chennai Doc incurred over Rs 5 cr loss in diagnostic scan business

Cops investigating the death of a doctor, his wife and two sons have revealed that he had incurred losses to the tune of Rs 5 crore in his diagnostic scan business.

13 Mar 2025 3:17 pm
Be Happy Screening: Abhishek Bachchan - Nora Fatehi remain inseparable, smile & pose for paps; Aishwarya's absence sparks divorce rumors

A clip shows Abhishek graciously signing a copy of Madhushala, the legendary work of his grandfather, Harivansh Rai Bachchan, given to him by a fan for an autograph.

13 Mar 2025 3:16 pm
H5N1 mutation in US dairy herds prompts caution on pandemic potential

Scientists are sounding the alarm about a concerning genetic mutation of the H5N1 bird flu virus, recently identified in four dairy cow herds, as this mutation could increase the risk of mammal-to-mammal transmission and disease severity.

13 Mar 2025 2:04 pm
Delhi-NCR records 61 pc growth in net office absorption, GCCs lead

The Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) office market recorded a 61 per cent year-on-year increase in net absorption at 9.5 million square feet in 2024, the highest among the top seven cities, a report showed on Thursday.

13 Mar 2025 2:04 pm
Special Olympics World Winter Games: India bag five medals on Day 2, tally climbs to 9

Building on their successful streak from the opening day, Indian athletes once again showcased outstanding performances on the second day of the Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025. With two gold, two silver, and one bronze medal secured across two sporting disciplines, India's total medal count has now reached nine.

13 Mar 2025 2:03 pm
Hyderabad, Cyberabad police impose restrictions on Holi celebrations

Telangana Police in Hyderabad and Cyberabad have imposed certain restrictions in connection with the celebrations of Holi to maintain peace and order, but this has evoked a strong reaction from the BJP, which alleged that the Congress government is trying to impose curbs on the celebration of the Hindu festival.

13 Mar 2025 2:02 pm
Indian Cricket Mourns the Loss of All-Rounder Syed Abid Ali

Indian cricket mourns the loss of former all-rounder Syed Abid Ali, who passed away on March Abid Ali, who played 29 Test matches and five ODIs, was instrumental in India's historic Test series victories in England and the West Indies in 1971. BCCI president Roger Binny and secretary Devajit Saikia extended their deepest condolences to Abid Ali's family, praising his all-round skills and contributions to Indian cricket.

13 Mar 2025 2:01 pm
Chennai doctor, wife, two sons found dead at home

A tragic incident unfolded in Anna Nagar West, Chennai, where a doctor, his wife, and their two sons were found dead in their home on Thursday morning.

13 Mar 2025 2:01 pm
India's GDP growth to surpass 6.5 per cent in 2025-26: Moody's

India's GDP growth is expected to exceed 6.5 per cent during 2025-26 -- on the back of higher government capex and increase in consumption due to the reduction in income tax and the RBI's cut in interest rates, according to a Moody's report.

13 Mar 2025 2:00 pm
Lakhs of women participate in Thiruvananthapuram's famed Attukal Pongala festival

The capital city of Kerala was enveloped in smoke on Thursday as lakhs of women gathered to participate in the famed Attukal Pongala festival.

13 Mar 2025 1:58 pm
UK woman raped in Delhi by Instagram 'friend'

A woman from the UK, who came to Delhi to meet a man she befriended on Instagram, was raped by him at a hotel in Mahipalpur in southwest Delhi's Vasant Kunj area.

13 Mar 2025 1:57 pm
78 pc Indian employers plan to hire more women in blue-collar jobs this year

Around 78 per cent of employers in India plan to hire more women for blue-collar roles in 2025 as compared to 73 per cent last year, a new report said on Thursday.

13 Mar 2025 1:57 pm
Time to bring a billion Indians into AI-driven digital economy: Nandan Nilekani

There is an urgent need to build artificial intelligence (AI) solutions suited for India's language diversity, to bring a billion Indians into the AI-driven digital economy, Infosys co-founder and Aadhaar architect, Nandan Nilekani, has said.

13 Mar 2025 1:18 pm
Delhi Police book FIITJEE in cheating case after 190 complaints

The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Delhi Police has registered a case of fraud against the FIITJEE, the well-known coaching institute chain that prepares students for competitive exams.

13 Mar 2025 12:56 pm
Massive fire in Jaipur warehouse: Over 30 fire engines deployed, nearby residents evacuated

A massive fire broke out early on Thursday morning in a fan belt warehouse near Road No. 12 in the Murlipura police station area.

13 Mar 2025 12:52 pm
India's tea exports surge to 10-year high

India's tea exports touched a 10-year high at 255 million kg in 2024 despite the uncertainties in the global market triggered by geopolitical tensions, data compiled by the Tea Board of India shows.

13 Mar 2025 12:52 pm
Aamir Khan tells SRK to hide his face from paps; indulge in candid conversation with Salman at Iftaar party

Following this rare meet-up of the three Khans, fans are abuzz with speculation. Was this gathering simply an Iftaari celebration, or is there something bigger in the worksperhaps a long-awaited collaboration on the silver screen?

13 Mar 2025 12:25 pm
J&K's Gulmarg declared 'Winter Sports Capital of India' as 5th Khelo India Winter Games conclude

J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah declared Gulmarg as India's Winter Sports Capital during the closing ceremony of the 5th Khelo India Winter Games. Omar acknowledged the challenges posed by dry weather conditions leading up to the event and emphasized the need for infrastructure upgrades to maintain Gulmarg's global standing as a premier winter sports destination.

13 Mar 2025 11:28 am
Pregnant Athiya Shetty kisses KL Rahul, cradles baby bump in dreamy maternity shoot [PICS]

In the photos, Athiya wore a light yellow outfit, while Rahul opted for a white tee and a pair of jeans. In another picture, Athiya was seen giving him a forehead kiss.

13 Mar 2025 11:25 am
PM Modi's thank you note for Mauritius people, govt

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has thanked the people and the Mauritius government for the warmth he received during his two-day visit to the country.

13 Mar 2025 11:21 am
Transforming Customer Data: The Future of Single Customer View

Satish Kumar Boddu's insights underscore the transformative impact of Single Customer View technology in the digital age.

12 Mar 2025 11:29 pm
Bridging Modalities: The Future of AI with Multimodal RAG Systems

Shekhar Agrawal's contributions lay the foundation for a new era of AI one that is more intelligent, context-aware, and capable of transforming real-world applications through multimodal intelligence

12 Mar 2025 11:23 pm
AI-Driven Firewall Automation: Enhancing Network Security with Intelligence and Scalability

The integration of AI and microservices is transforming firewall policy management, offering a smarter, scalable, and more efficient approach to network security.

12 Mar 2025 11:17 pm
AI-Powered Innovation Reshaping Automotive Insurance Claims Processing

SaratBabu Vamkeswaram's insights demonstrate how AI-powered innovations streamline claims handling, reduce costs, and improve satisfaction

12 Mar 2025 11:13 pm
Transforming Software Development: The Evolution of Cloud-Native Technologies

Sai Bhargav Musuluri's insights provide a clear roadmap for leveraging cloud-native technologies to achieve transformative success.

12 Mar 2025 11:08 pm
Data Mesh: A Scalable Future for Cloud Data Management

Ripunjaya Pattnaik's insights into this innovative framework highlight its potential to redefine how enterprises handle data in an ever-expanding digital landscape.

12 Mar 2025 11:04 pm
Enhancing Scalability and Performance with Event-Driven Architecture

Rincy Soman's exploration of Event-Driven Architecture reveals how these innovations are transforming modern software systems.

12 Mar 2025 9:41 pm
Bridging the Digital Divide: Transforming Legacy Billing Systems for the Cloud Era

Ravi Mani's pioneering insights and hands-on innovations illuminate the path to modernizing billing systems, making a compelling case for transitioning to cloud platforms

12 Mar 2025 9:33 pm