Jairam Ramesh flays BJP MPs' praise of Modi, compares Parliament to North Korea's Assembly
The Congress leader called it unfortunate that the Modi government is totally allied with Israel and afraid of Trump
Man who killed police officer with his service revolver executed in Florida
Billy Leon Kearse, 53, was pronounced dead at 6:24 p.m. following a three-drug injection at Florida State Prison near Starke. He was condemned for the 1991 shooting death of Fort Pierce Police Officer Danny Parrish
Silent surge in districts: Door-to-door screening reveals uneven burden of NCDs in Karnataka
A senior official said the district-level variations underline the need for targeted public health strategies rather than a uniform approach
PlasmaLeap Raises A$30 Million to Accelerate Zero-Emissions Production of Fertilisers and Fuels
Strategic and institutional investors including Yara International back PlasmaLeap to develop Green Fertiliser Technology
Huawei Collaborates with GCC to Launch the AIDC Ecosystem Co-construction Initiative
Huawei Launches New-Gen AI-Powered Green Site and GW-Level AIDC Solutions to Empower Operators
Worst case is replacing Iranian leaders with someone no better! - Trump
Huawei Li Peng: Accelerating Towards the Agentic Internet Era with 5G-A and AI
Octave Launches New Brand Built Around Unleashing Intelligence at Scale
Pentagon dispute bolsters Anthropic reputation but raises questions about AI readiness in military
Anthropic's chatbot Claude, for the first time, outpaced rival ChatGPT in phone app downloads in the United States this week
U.S. says 2,000 targets hit as Iran retaliates across Gulf
With global energy prices on the rise, U.S. President Donald Trump said the U.S. Navy was ready to escort oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, the vital chokepoint into the Gulf that Iran has threatened to seal off
How regulatory gaps turn sanitation work deadly
Under the Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act, 2013, a manual scavenger is defined as a person engaged in manually cleaning human excreta from an insanitary latrine, railway track or other notified spaces before the excreta decomposes
Massive blaze guts 15 furniture sheds in Bachupally; no casualties reported
Telangana Fire Department personnel were engaged in firefighting operations at furniture sheds in Bachupally of Hyderabad to ensure embers do not reignite
Congress to seal seat-sharing pact with DMK on March 4 in significant breakthrough in negotiations
Rahul Gandhi has reportedly conveyed his approval to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge to go ahead with the deal
Copa del Rey: Atletico Madrid loses 0-3 to Barcelona, but advances to final 4-3 on aggregate
Diego Simeone's team will play in the final for the first time since it won its 10th Copa trophy in the 2012-13 season; Real Sociedad takes on Athletic Bilbao in the other semifinal
Why India needs to radically think its doctoral education programmes
India faces many real-world problems that could benefit from high-quality PhD research. These issues span public health, agriculture, sustainability, digital inclusion, and education. The question is whether our current systems support and encourage studies grounded in what the people need
Premier League: Salah scores but Liverpool stunned by last-place Wolves 2-1
As both teams went in search of a winner in stoppage time, Andre's long-range effort deflected off Joe Gomez and left Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson wrong-footed
This Assam startup makes sustainable paper from water hyacinth
Wildlife enthusiasts Aniket Dhar and Rupankar Bhattacharjee turn an invasive aquatic weed into chemical-free paper while supporting local livelihoods
The U.S.-Israel attacks on Iran threaten global fuel trade | Data
Irans retaliation to the pre-emptive strike and the closing of the Strait of Hormuz have led to a surge in oil prices
Orchid Park added to Kazirangas attractions in Assam
Assam Chief Minister inaugurated the park on a day a Sikkim specialist announced a hybrid orchid named after the prime rhino habitat
Bihar CM Nitish Kumars son likely to join active politics soon: JD(U) leaders
Posters of Nishant Kumar demanding him to join active politics too had earlier adorned walls of the JD-U state headquarters in Patna
Iran-Israel war LIVE: U.S. military says it has struck nearly 2,000 targets in Iran
Israel says it has launched 'broad wave' of strikes on Iran; fire near U.S. consulate in Dubai after drone attack
Congress MP Imran Masood meets representative of Irans late Supreme leader, offers condolences
Mr. Masood described the death of the Iranian leader Khamenei as a sad event and personally conveyed his sympathies during the meeting
Here is a select list of stories to start the day
Iranian missile hits U.S. base at Al-Udeid: Qatar Defence Ministry
Qatar said it had dismantled two spy cells linked to Irans Revolutionary Guards, its official press agency reported just after midnight on March 4.
Macron orders Frances nuclear-powered aircraft carrier to Mediterranean
Macron said the United States of America and Israel have decided to launch military operations; they were conducted outside international law, which we cannot approve.
Fire near U.S. consulate in Dubai after drone attack: govt statement
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed the drone strike adjacent to the U.S. consulate in Dubai and said all personnel were safe
Back home, Sindhu recollects Dubai ordeal, hopes to be back in action soon
It was a terrifying experience, it was the first time going through something like that and hopefully the last, Sindhu said
Madras High Court grants bail to woman accused of sponsoring BSP leader Armstrongs murder
Justice K. Rajasekar however denies bail to an advocate, cancels the bail granted by a sessions court to 12 other co-accused and confirms the bail granted to two more of the 30 accused persons
Human-animal conflict at Aralam farm: HC directs Chief Secretary to submit roadmap
Central Crime Branch arrests Sri Lankan woman in passport fraud case
TVK yet to transform into political party: Karti Chidambaram
He adds that actors Vijays outfit still operated like a fan club and doesnt have a command and control structure
Two men arrested in Gujarat for break-in at commercialcomplex in Flower Bazaar
In a communication dated March 2, he wrote to the T.N. Chief Minister expressing Karnatakas strong support on the issue
Police reunite118 missing people with families in Feb.
Make Delhi cleaner and greener: CM to residents
Indian airlines plan to operate 58 flights to West Asia on March 4: Govt
Indian carriers are further planning 58 flights on 4th March, including 30 by IndiGo and 23 by Air India and Air India Express, Civil Aviation Ministry said.
Kejriwal back in action, to appear before Assembly panel overphansi-gharrow
AAP national convener informs panel he will attend hearing on March 6 in compliancewith summons, writes to committee chairman demanding that the proceedings be livestreamed for transparency
Two arrested after road accident in Delhi
Over 200 arrested in Delhi in pre-Holi crackdown
Haryana education budget marginally dips despite 10.28% rise in total outlay
Indias need for a mandatory R&D disclosure standard
Structured research and development (R&D) reporting will improve transparency, funding and innovation outcomes
A reboot: On Canada-India ties
Canada under Carney is undoing the damage of the Trudeau years
Safety last: On explosives units, safety record
Explosives units flout rules for maximising profit, thus putting workers at risk
Siddaramaiah rubbishes allegations of spying on D.K. Shivakumar loyalists
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah rubbished allegations of spying and phone tapping made by Leader of Opposition in the Assembly R. Ashok and JD(S) leader and Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy
Aligning religious tourism with ecology
A clear no-expansion principle is recommended there should be no new constructions or enlargement of existing structures within core forest areas
Dalit left community delegation, including Ministers K.H. Muniyappa and R.B. Thimmapur, met Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday and is learnt to have exerted pressure for withdrawal of GO on recruitment
Minister M.P. Saminathan launches The Hindus coffee table book on Tiruppurs development
T20 World Cup: Its a one-off game now and we back ourselves, says New Zealand skipper Santner
Reflecting on the seven-wicket defeat to the Proteas in the group stage, Santner pointed to the PowerPlay as a key factor.
Rahul pats TPCC chief for successful conduct of DCC presidents training camp
States, stakeholders urged to adopt energy saving initiatives of Mission LiFE
Dead man talking: pushing the limits of curated feeds
Meta has technology to let AI to impersonate a dead person, but who owns a persons likeness after death and what happens when a bot expresses views the individual might have outgrown if alive?
Ernakulam GHs new Gastroenterology unit faces fund crunch, staff shortage
Thrust on education in Kannur district panchayat Budget
Holi turns tragic as three boys drown in tank in Krishna district
Ancient laterite rock-cut chamber unearthed at Panayal in Kasaragod
Projecting a Muslim-centric Opposition
The BJP in Assam wants to position itself as the sole custodian of Hindu interests
Two jewellers arrested for cheating man of 101 grams of gold with false promise of high returns
Putin and Orban discuss Hungarian POWs captured fighting for Ukraine
The Russian Defence Ministry published a video last week purporting to show a dual Hungarian-Ukrainian citizen captured as a prisoner of war, alleging he had been forced to enlist in the Ukrainian army
NATO 'welcomes' Macron's nuclear drive
NATOs nuclear deterrence relies on the United States, while France remains independent of the alliances nuclear planning group
Canada PM's visit to India built strong foundation for truly renewed partnership: Modi
The Canadian Prime Minister was in India from February 27 to March 2, during which India and Canada sealed key pacts on supplies of Uranium and critical minerals and agreed to conclude a comprehensive economic partnership agreement soon.
Paramilitary drone strike causes blackout in Sudan's El-Obeid
North Kordofan state capital El-Obeid lies on a key crossroads that connects RSF-controlled Darfur in the west with the army-controlled east, including the capital Khartoum
Organs of 19-year-old Kochi accident victim donated to save four lives
Former CM Jagan to visit Vizag and Araku today
Experts Urge Early Hearing Detection to Prevent Childhood Hearing Loss
World Hearing Day is observed on March 3 every year to create awareness
ATS conducts searches in Mumbaito bust online propaganda network for banned organisations
Operation conducted under UAPA provisions at four locations in Govandi, Kurla; suspects believed to be in contact with foreign handlers; ATS interrogation focussed on propaganda modules funding, plans
Teachers union slams government for delay in resolution of issues
U.N. Human Rights chief deeply shocked, urges all sides in West Asia war to come to their senses
Mr. Turk called on all parties to exercise maximum restraint, prevent further escalation, and take all feasible measures to protect civilians and critical infrastructure
Mamata stresses on secularism; Suvendu raises Hindutva pitch
Bengal CM says it is not the policy of her government to divide and discriminate; BJP leader says words like secularism are being misinterpreted in the country
Police, MVD inform SHRC of steps taken to address traffic woes in Kochi city
Saba Shawl becomes first Kashmiri woman Superintendent of SrinagarCentral Jail
She has already served in the administration department at the Central Jail in Kot Balwal, Jammu, and the Kupwara Jail.
Road median being partially removed at TVS Tollgate bus stop ease traffic flow
Seven held for murdering two persons in indiscriminate attack in Nanguneri
Two among those arrested have also been named as accused in the attempt to murder Chinnadurai, a Schedule Caste boy, on August 9, 2023
Leaders call for swift action to combat rising drug crisis
72-year-old man loses 81 lakh in alleged cyber fraud in Kochi
Meta takes down social media handles of prominent Jammu and Kashmir news outlets
Such actions not only silence legitimate voices but also undermine the fundamental right to freedom of expression, says Mehbooba
Workers flag glitches in job scheme app
Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sangathan reports widespread failures in National Mobile Monitoring Systems facial recognition update; the government says over 22 lakh workers successfully used the feature on Tuesday
Obtain clearances before opening Palkulamedu Eco Tourism Centre: HC
PIL contends that it was inaugurated without obtaining permission from competent authorities, including the Eco-Tourism Clearance Committee
Mother and Child Super Speciality Block inaugurated at Ernakulam MCH
Manipur CM flags off multi-community national integration tour
Twenty-four youths from Meitei, Kuki, Naga and Pangal (Muslim)communitiesto travel across five cities in first such initiative since 2023 ethnic violence
Left parties slam governments silence on Iran attack, Khamenei killing
CPI(M) leader Brinda Karat says Prime Minister Narendra Modi has bowed in front of U.S. President Donald Trump and has held Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahus bloodied hands
Natco Pharma launches generic of cancer drug in U.S.
BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad to head Lok Sabhas Privileges Committee
The panel examines cases referred by the Speaker and submits reports on matters where breaches of privilege are alleged
Skill centre inaugurated at Dindigul Collectorate
Trains delayed over 5 hours after LPG leak from tanker
