Lockdown in India rumours completely false, say Union Ministers
Union Ministers Hardeep Singh Puri and Nirmala Sitharaman dismissed the claims and stated that there is no proposal under consideration
Parliamentary Committee examining Bills to remove PM, CMs get more time to submit report
The committee, chaired by BJP leader Aparajita Sarangi, is examining three bills -- The Constitution (One Hundred and Thirtieth Amendment) Bill, 2025; The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2025; and The Government of Union Territories (Amendment) Bill, 2025.
Kerala CM hits back at V.D. Satheesans charge of CPI(M)-RSS nexus, cites history to accuse Congress of shameful alliances; highlights LDFs welfare record
Gold futures jump 1,997 to 1.41 lakh per 10 grams on global rebound
Gold dropped nearly 3% in the global markets on March 26, amid doubts over a potential ceasefire
Tamil Nadu Assembly election 2026: Annamalaiunhappy with constituencies allocated for BJP by AIADMK
The formerBJPTamil Nadu president is learnt to have requested the party leadership not to identify any seat for him as he has decided against contesting in the Assembly election. But he will continue to work as a partykaryakartafor allBJPandNDA candidates
Watch: LPG crisis in India: Whats the situation on ground?
As the West Asia conflict disrupts critical LPG imports through the Strait of Hormuz, India faces a growing energy challenge.
The high-end Lamborghini Huracn car was seized for performing dangerous stunts on M. G. Road
Wildlife crime thrives in least forested Punjab
A new study has identified Amritsar, Jalandhar, and Ludhiana districts, along with the Shivalik foothills, as the emerging wildlife crime hotspots in the agrarian State
Nifty Fifty: When the safest U.S. stocks became the most dangerous bet
What if the safest bets on the U.S. Wall Street once destroyed the wealth of many investors? Nothing was wrong with the companies, yet almost everything was wrong with the price
Explained: What is Shigella infection?
Most Shigella illnesses in healthy individuals are mild and symptoms subside in a few days
IPL 2026: Rajasthan Royals | Full list of players, schedule and support staff
Rajasthan Royals have won the IPL title once during the inaugural edition of the tournament in 2008
Israel launches new wave of strikes on Iran with no sign of diplomatic breakthrough
Israels attack on targets in the heart of Tehran came after the country said it would be intensifying its strikes on Iranian weapons production facilities
T.N. election 2026: When an underdog MGR stunned many with his 1980 victory in Tamil Nadu
After PresidentN. Sanjiva Reddy invoked Article 356on a Sunday night inFebruary 1980 to dismiss CMs in nine States, including Tamil Nadus M.G. Ramachandran, many in this Statethoughtthe victory of the Congress-DMK coalition in the Assembly pollwas a given. Yet, it was theAIADMK thatemergedvictorious
Bengaluru East City Corporation presents maiden budget with outlay of 3,889.98 crore
The budget largely focuses on public work aimed at improving last-mile connectivity and ensuring smoother traffic flow through the development of arterial and sub-arterial roads
The Oscars are leaving Hollywood, to move to downtown Los Angeles
Before the restaurant, there is the test run
Across India, culinary incubators from pop-ups to residencies are letting chefs trial ideas, build audiences and fail safely, while diners get a front-row seat to whats next
KSRTC bus catches fire near Lulu Mall in Bengaluru; 21 passengers and crew safe
The incident occurred around 10.20 p.m. when the bus was en route from Majestic to Shivamogga
Watch: No lockdown, fuel supplies secure: Hardeep Singh Puri
India has ruled out any lockdown plans amid rising global tensions and soaring crude prices. Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on X that the rumours are false, assured that fuel and essential supplies remain secure, and stated that the government chose to shield citizens from global price shocks.
IPL 2026 Countdown: Preview of all 10 teams
A preview of the 10 teams ahead of the 2026 Indian Premier League season
The interactive theatre production requires audiences to take a stance whether they wish to or not
Duroflex Airboost Review: Rethinking mattress comfort
The Airboost mattress is made of compressed layers of foam (or coir) with a core built from over a lakh of independent polymer fibres knitted into a 3D open matrix
Fuel panic turns into a daily challenge for roadside food kiosks in Hyderabad
Fire breaks out in Delhis Tri Nagar; five suffer minor burns and injuries
From ASHA to AI: who pays the price of Indias digital health push?
Technology is not the issue: the issue is dashboard governance, where objectives replace trust and measurement replaces engagement. Reform must begin with labour if the goal of digital health is to succeed: cut down on unnecessary registrations, pay for digital labour, offer ongoing training, and make AI choices contestable
Members from both benches disrupted the Question Hour despite repeated appeals by Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather
AI is giving bad advice to flatter its users, says new study on dangers of overly agreeable chatbots
AI chatbots are so prone to flattering and validating their human users that they are giving bad advice
The Transgender Persons Act and the question of identity: Who gets to define a trans life?
As India tightens its transgender law, love, desire, and dating apps reveal how trans people are still asked for proof before acceptance
Parliament panel calls for preserving British-era heritage sites not under ASI ambit
The committee has recommended that the Ministry of Culture prepare an inventory of non-ASI heritage structures at risk, in coordination with state governments and also ensure protection of the architectural heritage component, under the proposed new infrastructure scheme, specifically addressing 100-200 year-old facades and structures
Beyond reservation for women in legislative bodies
The government must aim to eliminate all forms of violence against women candidates, increase womens presence across election-related processes, carry out continuous and participatory training programmes, and equip them with essential financial and digital skills
Watch: Explained: The faultlines in DMKs seat-sharing
The DMK wants to contest around 175 seats and cross the majority mark on its own. Chief Minister MK Stalin has insisted that everything is smooth within the alliance. Parties like MNM and VCK have publicly backed the DMK. Though Stalin remains confident, the seat sharing has exposed an undercurrent.
Five people injured in helicopter crash on Hawaiian island of Kauai
The helicopter was carrying one pilot and four passengers when it crashed at Kalalau Beach, the Kauai Fire Department said
Donald Trumps signature on dollar bills to mark 250th year of U.S. Independence
The decision, taken by the U.S. Treasury, coincides with the 250th anniversary celebrations of American Independence this year
Ramayana: The next glimpse Rama from Ranbir Kapoors mythological epic to be unveiled on this date
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra, the film also stars Yash and Sai Pallavi in the lead
Kerala Assembly elections: Congress expels rebel KPCC member in Taliparamba
Koyyam Janardhanan had openly opposed the UDFs decision to support T.K. Govindan, a former CPI(M) leader contesting as an Independent with UDF backing in Taliparamba
Palghar godman booked for rape; complainant mustered courage after Kharat case
Police said the woman, a Pune resident, first came into contact with the accused through Facebook in 2023.
Delhi records minimum temperature at 20.6C, AQI in moderate category
The Air Quality Index was recorded in the moderate category with a reading of 148 at 9 a.m.
OpenAI's U.S. ad pilot exceeds $100 million in annualised revenue in six weeks
The ChatGPT ads pilot in the United States has crossed the $100 million annualised revenue mark within six weeks of launch, a company spokesperson said
Parliament Budget Session LIVE: Lok Sabha takes up Question Hour
Rajya Sabha will take up the Finance Bill today
AICC general secretary alleges Kerala CM is not speaking against PM Modi as he had signed agreements with the Centre on PM SHRI and labour codes
Apple plans to open Siri to rival AI services: Report
Apple is developing tools to let chatbot apps installed via its App Store work with Siri and other features under its Apple Intelligence platform, Bloomberg News reported
Diwali without the usual bling
Take a break from traditional festive dcor with a minimalist approach that stresses on comfort, lighting and textures
Muslims offer Id prayers in Uttam Nagar amid heavy police presence
Decades-old rent control laws continue to strain Delhi landlords, limiting returns
India sends medical supplies to Afghanistan
Pakistan's airstrike on Kabul on March 16 killed around 400 people and injured more than 250. India has unequivocally condemned the attack
21 arrested in Bihar for hoarding LPG cylinders
Pornhub, Stripchat, XNXX, XVideos charged with breaching EU tech rules, risk fines
Children are accessing adult content at increasingly younger ages and these platforms must put in place robust, privacy-preserving and effective measures to keep minors off their services, EU tech chief Henna Virkkunen said
Students out on bail violating conditions: JNU to police; JNUSU rebuts administration claim
NDMC launches pilot project for 24x7 clean water supply
Conspiracy hatched to break Tipra Motha Party: Pradyot Debbarma
Watch: Multiple drones strike U.S. embassy in Baghdad
The U.S. embassy in Baghdad came under attack early Tuesday, March 17, as drones targeted the heavily fortified compound in Iraqs capital. Eyewitness footage showed air defence systems firing into the night sky, intercepting incoming drones during what Iraqi security sources described as one of the most intense assaults in recent weeks.
Threat to life, says Samajwadi Party Lok Sabha MP Afzal Ansari
He also said selective targeting of individuals takes place through movies and individuals facing numerous cases arepatronized by the Uttar Pradesh government
Watch: 1,033 candidates in one election: Tamil Nadus craziest poll
Today, voting in India is simple. You walk into a polling booth, press a button on an Electronic Voting Machine, and your vote is cast in seconds. But in 1996, voters in one constituency in Tamil Nadu faced a very different situation. They had to search through a booklet running into more than 60 pages just to find the candidate they wanted to vote for. Because, that election had 1,033 candidates.
Microsoft freezes hiring in major cloud, sales groups: Report
The hiring freeze comes as Microsoft approaches the end of its fiscal year in June
Project Hail Mary movie review: Ryan Gosling and an autistic alien helm a charming doomsday bromance
Ryan Gosling breeds extinction-level microbes, liveblogs his own terrible decisions and fists his bump with an alien science partner in Phil Lord & Christopher Millers cosy, summer sci-fi
The college will establish a dedicated Innovation and incubation centre, providing students and faculty with resources, mentorship, and industry linkages to transform ideas into viable startups
When My LPG ran out, my kitchen turned into a gadget lab
With LPG shortages looming due to the war in West Asia, I turn to induction stoves, air fryers and an electric kettle to keep my kitchen running learning what works, what doesnt, and what it really costs in time, effort and electricity
China's top chipmaker has supplied chipmaking tech to Iran military, U.S. officials say
SMIC, which was added to a trade blacklist in 2020 that restricts its access to U.S. exports, has denied allegations that it has ties to the Chinese military-industrial complex
What teenagers have to say about social media ban
There are two sides to every coin, and that includes social media.
Rupee crashes 33 paise to fresh record low of 94.29 against U.S. dollar
Heavy sell-off in domestic equity markets and sustained FII outflows put further pressure on the local unit, according to forex traders
OpenAI indefinitely pauses plans to release erotic chatbot: Report
OpenAI has also abruptly canceled Sora, a text-to-video model, and is now looking to focus on other research areas
Pyaas Foundation launches lake rejuvenation project at Halshiwadi in Belagavi district
AKP Ferrocast supporting the venture
Why Mia Ballards Shy Girl novel was pulled by its publisher
The cancellation of an American novel over AI allegations has made headlines worldwide, as readers express disappointment and authors question how such accusations can be definitively proved
Self-styled godman Ashok Kharat charged with case of extortion, Opposition demands strict action
Another case has been registered against self-styled godman and sexual assault accused Ashok Kharat, alleging cheating, instilling fear of death, taking the total to eight cases
Despite orders passed by the High Court since 2007, the State had done too little for the welfare of tribal communities and had not succeeded in preventing deaths caused by malnutrition in the region
India cuts special excise duties on petrol, diesel
Union Finance Ministry reduced the special excise duty on petrol to 3 per litre from 13 earlier. It also cut the duty on diesel to zero from 10
Oil drops as Trump pauses Iran strikes, but stock traders nervous
Trump had earlier denied he was desperate for a deal to end the war, despite the Islamic republics cool response to an American peace plan and fears the spike in oil prices would fan inflation
The recipe behind Chinas EV boom: Technology over price
XPeng founder He Xiaopeng says intelligent driving and in-house innovation are powering Chinas EV boom, even as competition intensifies, tech firms enter the space, and new bets on robotics and flying cars reshape mobility
IPL 2026 Countdown | Sixth sense and the 12 influencers
Statistical stalemates were inevitable in a landscape full of world-beaters, which meant that the final list of players expected to set the stage on fire as the curtains rise for the 19th iteration of the premier T20 league was driven by sixth sense
Two Mexican humanitarian aid boats en-route to Cuba missing
The Navy said the two boats left Isla Mujeres, in the Mexican Caribbean state of Quintana Roo, on March 20 bound for Havana with nine crew members of different nationalities on board
A Trinamool Congress worker has been shot dead in Kolkata ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections; Kolkata Police have arrested four people in connection with the killing
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A day after Tehran dismissed Trumps 15-point ceasefire plan, the President said Iran was begging to make a deal and urged its leaders to get serious soon about negotiations
Trade deal not far-off, but there are still gaps: U.S. official
One of the gaps in India-U.S. discussions, as per the U.S. official, is around pulses, with India seeking to safeguard the market for this agricultural commodity and the U.S. wanting greater access to it
Kerala Assembly polls 2026: Bitter battle for nine seats that can turn electoral fortunes
The LDF, the UDF and the NDA are locked in three-cornered fights in the constituencies of Nemom, Kazhakkoottam, Vattiyoorkkavu, Aranmula, Pala, Thrissur, Nattika, Palakkad and Manjeshwaram. The outcomes from these seats could even determine the final outcome of the polls.
Tamil Nadus Nitish Kumar or assertive chief? Edappadi Palaniswami confronts a battle of perceptions
DMK claims AIADMK is subservient to the Modi government, framing the Assembly election as Tamil Nadu vs Delhi; BJP leaders avoid naming Mr. Palaniswami as NDAs CM face, but he asserts himself in seat-sharing announcements
The key to Indias multi-domain deterrence, capabilities
A robust defence-industrial base will shape Indias multi-domain deterrence and resilience, especially against China
Faiths and fences: On reservation benefits, religious groups
Limiting reservation benefits to specific religious groups is appropriate
Bihar will remain indebted to Nitish Kumar for building a New Bihar: Nitin Nabin
Mr. Nabin, who is also going to Rajya Sabha along with Mr. Kumar announced that it might be his final official government engagement as an MLA
Tepid promises: On India and non-fossil capacity
India must enhance battery storage to fully use non-fossil capacity
Bihars youth now making their mark in technology field: IT Minister Shreyasi Singh
IIT Patna Incubation Centre signed two MOUs with AIIMS Patna & JHPIEGO. IT Minister addressed 10th Foundation Day celebration of IIT Patna Incubation Centre
About 150 fall ill after eating wedding feast in M.P.; authorities deploy late-night measures
According to officials, more than 1,000 guests had attended a wedding ceremony
G. Sudhakarans disclosure on memorial serious, says Venugopal
Kerala Assembly elections 2026: UDF,LDF,NDAcandidates hit the ground inThripunithura
UDF seeks continuity of development initiated under K. Babu; LDF candidate says front is confident of reclaiming the constituency; Twenty20 candidate flags lack of basic infrastructure
Liquor no more be served near Shree Jagannath Temple, Puri
Odishas new excise policy imposes 0.5% de-addiction Cess and prohibits opening of new ON shops in rural areas
Mapping of voters in run-up to Delhi SIR off to a slow start as BLOs cite challenges
Government school teachers, ASHA workers, and anganwadi staff engaged as Booth Level Officers attributed the slow pace to factors such as time constraints, low cooperation by people, and technical challenges
Attack on AAP chief after PWD Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh posted a video of the house on social media
Chhattisgarh IPS officer suspended following harassment allegations
The inquiry against Ratan Lal Dangi was initiated last year
Writing on world affairs from the Global South
Editorial writers depending on the West for reports must critically reject their imperial frame of reference
Panic over LPG shortage in Delhi spurs migrant workers to return to home towns
Panic persists despite the Delhi government and oil companies assuring residents that there is no shortage of LPG
