Future will be much more multipolar, says External Affairs Minister Jaishankar
Multipolarity is here to stay. What we will have... is to some extent, some of the bigger countries will make temporary compacts on limited issues, he said
Russell fastest in final practice as Mercedes teammate crashes out
Antonelli locked up at turn two at Albert Park and skidded hard into a barrier late in the session, leaving a front wheel bouncing away from the crash and team boss Toto Wolff wincing in the team garage.
All England badminton: Lakshya Sen stuns Li Shi to enter semifinals
The win also served as a sweet revenge for Lakshya, who had lost to the same opponent at the quarterfinal stage of the 2025 edition
Donald Trump rules out talks unless Iran surrenders unconditionally as Israel strikes Lebanon
Russia has provided Iran with information that could help Tehran strike American warships, aircraft and other assets in the region, according to two officials familiar with U.S. intelligence on the matter
They should be able to form governance frameworks, partnerships, coalitions, international collaboration, and be concretely ready when the technology matures, says Director General, Geneva Science and Diplomacy Anticipator
Massive experiments could soon reveal more about nature of ghostly particles
For particle physicists working with neutrinos, almost nothing is everything
Sabalenka opens Indian Wells bid with dominant win
Sabalenka and men's world number two Jannik Sinner headlined the day's play as seeded players swung into action after enjoying first-round byes.
Protesters march demanding justice for victims of violence in Manipur
Valte, who had sustained injuries in a mob attack during the early period of ethnic violence in 2023, died on February 20 in a private hospital in Gurugram.
Man accused of tricking hundreds of teens into sending him pornographic images brought to U.S.
A federal grand jury indicted Amin in 2022 on charges including child pornography, cyberstalking and wire fraud.
U.S. pressing Sri Lanka not to repatriate Iranian crew and survivors from sunken ship, memo says
A U.S. submarine sank the IRIS Dena warship in the Indian Ocean about 19 nautical miles off Sri Lankas southern port city of Galle on Wednesday, killing dozens of sailors and dramatically widening Washingtons pursuit of the Iranian navy.
Bride Catches Groom With Another Woman Before Wedding FIR Filed in Gangtok
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Domestic LPG price hiked by 60 amid West Asia conflict
Non-subsidised LPG, the one that common household users other than the poor Ujjwala beneficiaries use in their kitchens, will now cost 913 per 14.2 kg cylinder in Delhi, according to the Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) website
204 of 238 Indian cities did not meet air quality standards: CREA
Ghaziabad was the most polluted city, recording an average PM2.5 concentration of 172 g/m, followed by Noida (166 g/m), and Delhi (163 g/m), as per CREA, a Finland-based independent research group.
Fadnavis presents 7.69 lakh crore Maharashtra Budget, loan waiver for farmers
The Budget proposes a ninefold growth of the agricultural economy, aiming to raise the sectors GDP from $55 billion to $500 billion by 2047. The States revenue receipts are estimated at around 6.56 lakh crore, resulting in a revenue deficit of about 40,500 crore.
Andhra Pradesh firecracker unit blast: Gone in a flash fire
An explosion at a firecracker manufacturing unit in Vetlapalem village of Kakinada district, Andhra Pradesh, claimed 28 workers lives, including eight women. Preliminary investigations reveal that the units owners had allegedly stored explosive materials far beyond the permitted limit and engaged 31 workers, nearly four times the number allowed under licence, in a bid to fulfil festival and wedding orders, reportsT. Appala Naidu
Why does India require U.S. nod for securing its energy needs, ask Opposition leaders
The Opposition leaders question the governments silence over U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessents latest remark objecting to the tone of his announcement allowing India a temporary waiver to purchase Russian oil
Mr. Stubb says Europe would back U.S. against Iran, but concedes U.S. and Israel are acting outside framework of international law
Phansi-gharcase: Kejriwal appears before House panel
Govt. insulting freedom fighters by branding execution room as tiffin room, says AAP chief; theres no basis to claim about existence of execution room, says panel chief; AAP misled public: Speaker
Ex-diplomat to steer citys triple-engine juggernaut
YouTube, mock tests help NCR girl to crack UPSC
Russia has provided Iran with information that can help Iran strike U.S. military, AP sources say
We are in dialogue with the Iranian side, with representatives of the Iranian leadership, and will certainly continue this dialogue, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on March 6
Rights, justice, action for Indias women farmers
As farming in India feminises, empowering women farmers can drive climate-resilient, biodiversity-rich and nutrition-sensitive agriculture
Autumn of a socialist: On Nitish Kumar, the BJP and Bihar politics
The BJP has quietly outmanoeuvred Nitish Kumar in Bihar
New formula: On Formula One and net carbon zero plan
F1 can meet climate targets without losing any of the thrill
U.S. waiver to procure Russian oil: Kerala flays Centre
It is outrageous that a country like India should appear to require approval from the U.S. for decisions such as oil imports, says Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in a post on X
MMC study compares two treatment strategies for STEMI in resource-limited settings
Probe on after failed burglary attempt at bank
Lorry rams MTC bus in Saidapet
60-lakh boating facility opened at Thangal lake
Misra, Singh take oath of office as State Information Commissioners in Tamil Nadu
RS papers of candidates from 5 parties valid
CM Revanth to open Netflixs global VFX hub in Hyderabad on March 12
The Auqib Nabi supremacy: what worked in Ranji and will it in Tests?
The 29-year-old seam-and-swing bowler was irresistible in Jammu & Kashmirs maiden triumph in Indias premier domestic cricket tournament. There is a growing clamour for him to be included in the national team. Are his methods robust enough to hold up at the highest level? And does he have the temperament to handle the pressure of top-flight competition?
We shocked quite a few people at Los Angeles; they didnt expect that from Indian athletics: Valsamma
From humble beginnings to making the world take notice in the 1980s, Valsamma had a storied career as a top athlete. She speaks in this interview about the hurdles moment that changed her life, her significant role in the revolution of womens athletics, why Kerala is not as dominant as it once was, and what could make a difference at the grassroots level
Woman in Assam becomes first to get Indian citizenship after two years in detention camp
Dipali Das, who entered India in February 1988, was declared a non-citizen by the Foreigners Tribunal in Silchar
YSRCP shirking responsibility of raising public issues in Assembly, says A.P. CM
The 3.32 lakh-crore budget has been approved in the Assembly, but a concerted effort is needed to spend every single rupee judiciously, says Naidu
CM Revanth Reddy launches Praja PalanaPragati Pranalika with key projects in Hyderabad
India needs to create more manufacturing jobs, says Arvind Subramanian
Census 2027: Self-enumeration process between July 17 and 31 this year in Tamil Nadu
Nearly 75% of DMKs poll promises in 2021 fulfilled or under implementation: Thangam Thennarasu
Vaiko urges Tamil Nadu government to take action to eradicate Prosopis juliflora
The MDMK general secretary had filed a writ in Madurai Bench of Madras High Court praying for eradication of the karuvelam trees
T20 World Cup: A true surface expected for the title decider
After beginning the tournament on relatively slower tracks, Indias preference for flatter pitches offering true bounce has largely been met since the Super Eight stage.
56Naan Mudhalvan scheme trainees clear civil services exam
All India Civil Services Coaching Centre, the institute of the State government, has registered an increase in results owing to Naan Mudhalvan Scheme.
Recently, the Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the government was discussing age-based restrictions on social media use
Former Minister Vellamandi N. Natarajan appointed AIADMK organisation secretary
DMK gearing up for massive show of strength in Tiruchi
Stalin is expected to kick off his election campaign at the ruling partys 12th State conference at Siruganur on outskirts of the city; Minister K.N. Nehru is overseeing arrangements for the meet
Budget has increased debt burden, say BJP and JD (S)
In his pursuit of records, Siddaramaiah has pushed the States economy in disarray: Union Minister Kumaraswamy
Four new codes have simplified complex, overlapping labour legislation
Pinarayi slams Centres submission before US over strikes on Iran
The country being tied to imperial powers is a matter of concern, and strong public opinion should arise against it, says Chief Minister
Coimbatore gang-rape: Mahila court to deliver judgement on March 7
Watch: Iranian warship strike near Sri Lanka raises questions for India
An Iranian warship was struck by a U.S. submarine near Sri Lanka, days after participating in Indias MILAN 2026 naval exercise. The incident raises major questions about Indias role in the Indian Ocean and the strategic balance between Washington and Tehran.
West Asia conflict: 15,000 passengers brought back by Indian airlines from conflict-hit region
As many as 51 flights are planned on Saturday (March 7, 2026) the highest since airstrikes in the region beganon February 28, 2026
Budget reflects States continued focus on diverse growth: trade bodies
FKCCI welcomes several important initiatives aimed at strengthening the industrial ecosystem and creating new opportunities for investment, innovation, and employment
Iran vessel with 183 sailors docked in Kochi on March 4
IRIS Lavan has been docked at Kochi since March 4 as the vessel had developed technical issues. Its crew of 183 are currently accommodated at naval facilities in Kochi, the source said
Watch: Who are the 9 new Governors?
Focus on high-value crops, fisheries, PM Modi urges farmers, agri-investors
Pondicherry University to roll-out a new postgraduate programme in hospitality management
Boots vs Bots: Finding the fighter for the new American war
The question of who fights and who profits from wars has become an open public argument in the U.S.
Women whoop it up at advance Womens Day celebrations
Games, felicitations, and skill programmes mark events held by government offices and organisations in Visakhapatnam
R. Sreelekha approaches Kerala HC seeking to quash POCSO case against her
India must ask U.S. why it is targeting Iranian ships in Indian Ocean: Iran Minister Khatibzadeh
Irans Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh says his country is a responsible power and has not shut the Strait of Hormuz, he says the attack on Iran is based on a lie and pitches for diplomacy as the only option
Proposal to rename Victoria Hospital in Bengaluru takes doctors, patients by surprise
Doctors at the hospital say they had no prior information about the proposal until it was announced in the Budget
Airbus opens 5,000 seater technology centre near Bengaluru
Critical technologies in every Airbus aircraft and helicopter will be designed and developed by Indian engineers at this centre in Bengaluru which is Airbuss largest digital and engineering centre outside Europe
Two engineers from Karnataka secure place in top 100 AIR in CSE
Union Railway Minister sanctions four new train services for Tamil Nadu
The mainline electrical multiple unit (MEMU) train from Palakkad to Pollachi, Mayiladuthurai-Karaikudi passenger, Amrit Bharat Express from Podanur to Dhanbad and the Mangaluru-Tirunelveli Express will be introduced
Mr. Stubb says Europe would back U.S. against Iran, but concedes U.S. and Israel are acting outside framework of international law
Budgets approach was playing to the gallery, says BJP
BJP leaders express concern over increasing borrowings of the State government
District Crime Branch arrests three for running fake trust in Perambalur
Andhra Pradesh government ramps up evacuations amid Israel-Iran conflict
200 illegal foreign nationals detained in Bengaluru; 124 Bangladeshi nationals held in CCB operation
Police officials said the individuals are currently being questioned
Police investigate day-care staff after girl suffers severe burns in Vijayawada
Men in Blue overcome semifinal bogey in a nervy encounter
Suryakumars men come up with a vastly improved fielding display to edge Brook & Co. in a run-fest at the Wankhede; the home team has found its groove and now has to contend with New Zealand in Sundays summit clash
Experts highlight role of multidisciplinary cancer care in managing endometrial cancers
Merchant ships continue to be stranded upstream of Strait of Hormuz
Insurance companies are seeking to renegotiate their coverage of ships serving the Persian Gulf
Generation of e-way bills to be made mandatory for transportation of sand, laterite stones
APPSC announces short-listed candidates for Assistant Director Post
Karnatakas GSDP expected to grow at 8.10% against Indias GDP growth of 7.4%
While Bengaluru Urban has the highest per capita income at 8.55 lakh, Kalaburagi has the lowest with 1.44 lakh.
Both the BJP and the Congress have issued whips mandating their members presence in the House from March 9 to 11, in anticipation of the resolution by 118 Opposition MPs in the Lok Sabha seeking Birlas removal for partisan behaviour slated for debate
The State govt. has also allowed the new corporations to mobilise resources for development works through municipal bonds based on their balance sheets
Congress hails the Budget as one fostering development of coastal region
Nishant Kumar to join JD(U) on March 8, as Nitish promises to stick around
Nishant Kumar was not present at the emotional meeting of JD(U) leaders who offered him their wholehearted support; RJDs sole RS candidate Amarendra Dhari Singh claims he has the votes to win
Watch: U.S. wont repeat China policy mistakes with India Landau in controversial remark
BRS faults Congress for giving full-page ads in Kerala with public money
Former Minister Harish Rao accuses Congress of funding a misleading poll campaign in Kerala with promises it failed to fulfil in Telangana
Karnataka Budget 2026 sees education and skill push for construction workers families
The Chief Minister announced62 newLabourResidential Schools forchildren ofworkers registered with the KBOCWWB, who are studying inclasses 6 to 12
Time to protect crowd from scorching sun during election rallies
With women forming half its workforce, Sri City bets on inclusive employment
Watch: India and Gulf War | Pragmatic silence over Principles? | Worldview
This week on Worldview, the war in West Asia comes to the Indian Ocean with the sinking of an Iranian ship. After a delay, India condoles the killing of Ayatollah Khamenei and condemns Irans strikes on the Gulf but doesnt condemn the U.S.-Israels actions. In the conflict, is Indian foreign policy caught between hard power politics and its own principles?
PMK founder Ramadoss aide, who filed nomination for Rajya Sabha biennial elections, attacked

