Congress questions Centre over U.S. blackmail after 30-day waiver on Russian oil purchase
Amid the escalating conflict with Iran, the U.S. said it is issuing a temporary 30-day waiver on Russian oil purchases.
Mrithyunjay movie review: Sree Vishnu leads a partly engaging crime drama
Hussain Sha Kirans investigative thriller has smart moments but is weighed down by convenient writing
ED conducts searches against people linked to Reliance Power in Mumbai and Hyderabad
It is stated that 15 ED teams carried out the raids early on March 6, 2026 morning
Rupee gains 2 paise to 91.62 against U.S. dollar
Forex traders said that the negative domestic equity markets and withdrawal of foreign funds resisted the rupee's upward move despite a retreating American currency
Taranjit Singh Sandhu: the new Lieutenant Governor of Delhi
Taranjit Singh Sandhu is considered one of Indias prominent experts on the U.S. and has served multiple stints in diplomatic positions in the country.
Quality measures in healthcare more than a checklist
Quality in healthcare means receiving the right treatment, at the right dose, at the right time, in the right manner, every single time. Through standardisation of processes, regular audits, performance measurement, and immediate corrective actions, accreditation creates accountability
Two IAF pilots killed in Su-30 MKI aircraft crash in Assam's Karbi Anglong
The Su-30MKI, which was on a training mission, crashed in the area of Karbi Anglong, approximately 60 k.m. from Jorhat on Thursday (March 5), the Indian Air Force (IAF) said in a brief statement.
Maharashtra cabinet clears draft anti-conversion bill; 60-day notice, registration proposed
A person who wants to convert must give a 60-day notice and seek permission from the designated authority before converting, an official said on March 5, sharing details of the proposed legislation
Karnataka Budget 2026-27 LIVE updates: CM Siddaramaiah to present his 17th Budget
The Congress government faces a tightrope walk between containing revenue deficit and funding its guarantee schemes, amid speculation over a possible change of Chief Minister after the Budget Session
Amazon largely back up after outage hits thousands of US users, Downdetector shows
Users on social media reported checkout failures, price fluctuations, app crashes, and being unable to access order histories or product pages
China Cycle 2026: Building a Global Platform to Advance Global Cooperation and Innovation
HM Hospitals and Huawei Jointly Launch a Global Smart Healthcare Showcase
Smart metering: KSEB directed to file petition for Phase II implementation in Kerala
Cuba reports fifth death from U.S. speedboat shootout
The shootout occurred on February 25 when a coast guard boat approached the vessel to demand identification, and the crew responded by opening fire.
MAHE Establishes Quantum-Hub@MAHE to Advance Indias Indigenous Quantum Hardware Ecosystem
Oracle plans thousands of job cuts as data centre costs rise: Report
Oracle is planning thousands of job cuts as it faces a cash crunch from a massive AI data centre expansion effort, Bloomberg News reported
Audi A8L Security arrives in India as a rolling fortress of luxury and protection
In the rarefied world of armoured luxury vehicles, discretion, engineering excellence and uncompromising protection are paramount. The Audi A8L Security brings all these elements togethertransforming Audis flagship limousine into a highly sophisticated rolling fortress designed for the worlds most discerning clientele
A mobile phone game inspired by the Malayalam movie Vilayath Budha
The open-world mobile game, Vilayath Budha: The Sandalwood Survival, featuring actor Prithviraj Sukumaran, was not created as part of the films promotions. The makers have IP consent to use assets from the film including the actors face in the film
The Beauty series review: Evan Peters, Ashton Kutcher and friends have fun with ugly truths
Ryan Murphys latest is disgusting, campy fun as long as one does not take its satirical elements too seriously
Pentagon says it is labeling AI company Anthropic a supply chain risk effective immediately
The Trump administration is following through with its threat to designate artificial intelligence company Anthropic as a supply chain risk
Oscars 2026: Priyanka Chopra joins Robert Downey Jr as presenter
Days after headlining the film The Bluff, actor Priyanka Chopra shared the news of being one of the presenters for this years Oscars ceremony
Hindi cinema and the changing meaning of conjugal relationships
Contemporary Hindi cinema shows the crisis of conjugal relationships through stories of infidelity, violence, abuse and legal disputes, with films such as Haq revisiting debates on Muslim womens rights and triple talaq
Formula 1 opens its season at the Australian GP with plenty of questions
As crowds filtered into Melbournes Albert Park for Formula 1s first day of practice at its 2026 season opener, there were questions
BJP leader Rajkumar Patil Telkur claimed that the Siddaramaiah-led government is reportedly preparing to divert an additional 15,000 crore in the new budget, continuing the pattern of misallocation
Hong Kong ex-media mogul Jimmy Lai will not appeal national security conviction, legal team says
The legal team for Hong Kong pro-democracy ex-publisher Jimmy Lai says he will not appeal the national security conviction for which he was sentenced to 20 years in prison
Former diplomat Taranjit Singh Sandhu appointed Delhi L-G
Taranjit Sandhu, a 1988-batch Indian Foreign Service officer, replaces V.K. Saxena
Hyderabads adulterated food raids: Decoy buyers, tip-offs lead to a series of busts
The raids have led to the seizure of thousands of kilograms of raw material and hundreds of kilograms of adulterated food products.
Nepal election results: RSP leading in 23 seats as per initial results
Nepal witnessed about 60% voter turnout during the elections to the House of Representatives on Thursday the country's first polls since violent Gen Z protests that toppled the K P Sharma Oli-led coalition government last year.
Review of Ana Paula Maias On Earth As It Is Beneath, longlisted for the International Booker Prize
In this prison novella, translated from the Portuguese by Padma Viswanathan, the author refuses to validate mens violence
Trump honours Messi and MLS Cup champion Miami teammates
Messi was at the forefront as Miami players, coach Javier Mascherano and team co-owner Jorge Mas flanked Mr. Trump, who opened proceedings with comments on military action in the West Asia.
The natural universe remains captivating when it skips the people
Science journalism should also maintain a space for unfettered wonder and a curiosity of the manner of things
Arithmetic of loss | Review of Mirza WaheedsMaryam& Son
The author examines thedisappearance of a young man withinthe framework of Muslim-immigrant lifein suburban London
Three Australian personnel were onboard American submarine that sank Iranian navy ship off Sri Lanka, Australian PM says
Security at airport takes precedence over devotional right, says Bombay HC
The petition was moved by the Taxi-Rickshaw Ola-Uber Mens Union, which contended that a temporary shed in the airport vicinity, historically used by drivers for congregational prayers, was demolished by civic authorities last year.
AAP attacks Modi over silence on U.S. sinking Iran warship
Manish Sisodia said that about a month ago, the Prime Minister entered into a trade deal with the U.S., and one key condition that India accepted was not to import oil from Russia.
A Tale of Two Parivars in Bihar
With Nitish Kumar set for exile, the Janata Parivar is scuttling towards extinction while the Sangh Parivar is ascendant, and Mandal is now a subset of Kamandal
Bulldozers on Bhoodan lands kick up political dust
Nearly 600 houses were razed in a massive demolition drive at a village near Khammam city on February 24, rendering over 1,800 people homeless. While officials say the action was taken to clear unauthorised structures and reclaim land worth over 250 crore, the displaced families, many of whom claim to hold pattas issued by the erstwhile Andhra Pradesh Bhoodan Board in 2014, allege they were not given any notice. The demolitions have sparked protests, sharp political reactions and renewed debate over the fate of lands once donated for the landless under the historic Bhoodan movement, writesP. Sridhar
Why north Karnatakas under-nutrition burden stays high
In north Karnataka districts, child undernutrition has been an unrelenting problem for decades. More than a function of food scarcity, it is an outcome of overlapping issues, some inter-generational and some structural, writes Shilpa Elizabeth
Here is a select list of stories to start the day
Iran missile fire sparks explosions over Tel Aviv, no reported injuries
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on March 5, that his country was prepared for any potential ground invasion, saying such a move would spell disaster for the U.S. and Israel
Sanju Samson reflects on his journey to success in the T20 World Cup
Samson enjoyed a slice of luck in the third over when England captain Harry Brook dropped a regulation catch at mid-on with the batter on 15 an opportunity Indias opener made England regret.
Four TMC, one BJP candidate file nominations for Rajya Sabha elections in West Bengal
The ruling Trinamool Congress is set to secure four seats in the upper house and the BJP one
Ashok Gehlot slams Centres silence on U.S. attack on Iranian warship in Indian Ocean
An emerging superpower should not remain a mute spectator to such violent incidents in its own region, says Mr. Gehlot; if we are the true protectors of the Indian Ocean, we must put our autonomy and safety of our guests above all else, he adds
Matuas pushed into confusing situation, deliberately excluded from voter list by SIR, says Mamata
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleges that political games are being played in the name of giving citizenship and questions are being raised about their identity
T20 World Cup: We wanted to finish off the game a bit earlier, says Samson
The indian wicketkeeper-batter reveals why skipper Suryakumar held back Axar in the climactic stages of the semifinal
The promise of a bridge to development in Odishas Kalahandi
For tribal and Dalit families stranded on a landmass within the vast Indravati reservoir in Odishas Kalahandi district, life remains in limbo. Satyasundar Bariktravels to this remote, rarely visited region to examine how a project widely credited with ushering in prosperity has failed to positively transform the lives of the people there
Nitish Kumar files nomination papers for Rajya Sabha, ending 20 years as Bihar CM
Confirming speculation about the end of his 20-year rule in Bihar with a post on social media, Mr. Kumar declared that he had a desire in his heart to become a member of both the Houses of Parliament.
Vizags Biodiversity Park marks 25 years as eco-education spot
Protecting womens rights amid conflict and instability
Global instability makes this years International Womens Day theme urgent
108 ambulance service now accessible via WhatsApp Chatbot in T.N.
Transforming representation into real change by 2029
Parliament 2029 must transform womens lives, with its representatives well aware of what guardrails women need to age with dignity
Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem after mounting criticism over her leadership
Oklahoma Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin says he has no idea how quickly his nomination to replace Kristi Noem at the Department of Homeland Security will move
West Asia on fire: On the Israeli-American war against Iran
India should oppose the U.S.s attempt to widen the war to the Indian Ocean
Pawar play: why no one wants to hurt NCP (SP) chief
One for all: On seat-sharing for the Tamil Nadu Assembly election
The DMK has managed to keep a major alliance partner happy
W.B. Congress asks EC to settle voter roll cases before poll schedule
4 fatal road crashes onHoli, lowest since 2019: traffic police
Delhi CM lays foundation stone for foot overbridge near LadakhBudhVihar
HaryanaRajya Sabharace peaks asBJPsState vice-president enters fray as Independent
PM to unveil two DMRC corridors, to lay foundation for three more on March 8
Martin has to keep believing in himself: Miranda on strikers slow start toISL
Two youths held for possession of narcotic tablets in Arakkonam
Keralas public health sector in need of a booster shot
Complaints of lapses in the famed public health system of Kerala hog the headlines as the State braces for Assembly polls. C. Maya finds out what is ailing the health sector of the State
With 292 runs at a staggering average of 146 in the ICC T20 World Cup, the 22-year-old has made a name for himself; known for piercing gaps over clearing the ropes, the stoic Zimbabwe openers brand of batsmanship is as rare as a vinyl record in a world of digital music
Rajya Sabha election: Congress fields new face Christopher in Tamil Nadu
The 53-year-old is one of the secretaries of the All India Congress Committee, and had been in charge of northeastern States such as Manipur and Nagaland
NDA leaders come together for Iftar hosted by TMC(M), criticise DMK
Stalin launches new programmes; inaugurates various projects
Migrant worker held for assaulting TTE at Jolarpet railway station
Oncologists stress role of multidisciplinary care in managing endometrial cancers
Twenty-four U.S. states announce lawsuit to stop Trumps latest global tariffs
The states are asking the court to issue an order that would block the new tariffs and order any tariff payments already made under Section 122 authority to be refunded
Shiv Pratap Shukla is new Telangana Governor
`Thursday Review system launched to speed up tourism projects in Vizag
First `Thursday Review held under the aegis of VMRDA Commissioner
The tumultuous tenure of R.N. Ravi as Tamil Nadu Governor
From regularly walking out of the Assembly to raising issues over the appointment of Vice-Chancellors to State-run universities, Ravi and the DMK government led by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin were rarely on the same page
The systemic invisibility of womens midlife health
The invisibility of womens midlife health is embedded in the way medicine diagnoses and treats disease.
Biodiversity Park marks 25 years as eco-education spot
Sribharat calls for revival of Ashram School at Simhachalam
Lonza Group AG to set up GCC in Hyderabad
Left parties hold protest, seek safe return of A.P citizens from war zones
Governor removes Vice-Chancellor of Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit
Ciza Thomas, Vice-Chancellor of APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University, will hold additional charge of the Vice-Chancellor of the university
ASHA workers stage protest in Vijayawada; government responds positively to demands
Health Minister assures the workers that steps will be taken to grant leaves in accordance to the norms prescribed under the National Health Mission.
T20 World Cup: Team India survives Bethell scare, enters the final
Samsons 42-ball 89 and cameos by Kishan and Dube power the Men in Blue to 253 for seven; the English left-hander almost pulls off a stunning chase with a sparkling 105 off just 48 deliveries
CEC identifies model villages to implement community-led water management initiative
The Centre of Excellence for Change Management will implement the pilot projects in Damaland Puthagaram in Kancheepuram; it has begun engaging residents in water conservation activities
HC vacates stay on G.O. issued for removal of invasive, exotic species in Kodaikanal
