Uttar Pradesh ATS arrests dental student for links with ISIS online module
Haarish Ali, a resident of Saharanpur district, was arrested in Moradabad on March 15 during an ongoing probe into activities of ISIS-linked
Lok Sabha revokes suspension of 8 opposition MPs
On February 3, seven Congress MPs and one CPI(M) MP were suspended for unruly behaviour following a resolution passed by the Lok Sabha during the first part of the Budget session
In video message, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sends Nowruz wishes to Iranians
To the brave people of Iran, I wish you, as I do every year a happy holiday season, beginning with the festival of lights, said Benjamin Netanyahu
Odisha hospital fire toll rises to 11 as one more person succumbs to burn injuries
The State government has constituted a judicial panel to probe the incident, and also formed a fact-finding team headed by Development Commissioner D.K. Singh
Sean Penn skipped the Oscars despite winning Best Supporting Actor for his role in Paul Thomas Andersons One Batte After Another to visit Ukraine, where President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked him as a true friend for his continued support during the war
Rajinikanth condemns TVK leader Aadhav Arjunas claim
in December 2020, Mr. Rajinikanth announced his political entry. However, later that month, in a three-page statement, he cited the COVID-19 pandemic and his health condition to make an exit without entering politics.
Watch: Rajya Sabha elections: NDA wins big in Bihar, Odisha; tight race in Haryana
The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) dominated the March 16, 2026 Rajya Sabha polls, winning key seats across Bihar, Odisha and Haryana.
Ashdeens Spring 2026 collection features saris inspired by the designers Parsi gara archive
Ashdeen Lilaowalas Spring 2026 collection features saris inspired by the designers extensive Parsi gara archive, a The curation for this collection began even before Asdeen Z Lilaowala launched his label in 2012
West Bengal polls 2026: Dilip Ghosh to contest from Kharagpur Sadar
Dilip Ghosh said the BJP aims to gain more votes than in the last Assembly elections
Reed it right: bulrush beds make it cushy for whole avian families
The Clamorous reed warbler is as loud as they come, but in the urban environment, it is outshouted. Weed clearing in urban habitats brings down its home, the bulrushes. Bulrushes in wetlands are not encroachments, but legal homes to birds in the crake and rail family and warblers, so government line agencies ought to tread on them thoughtfully
Content linking Minister Hardeep Puri's daughter to Jeffrey Epstein to be removed, rules Delhi HC
The court restrained several users from publishing, circulating or disseminating such content on social media platforms in any manner
OpenAI courts private equity to join enterprise AI venture, sources say
As demand for AI continues to skyrocket, we want to help our customers deploy these technologies in all the ways that help them create impact, Fidji Simo, CEO of Applications at OpenAI, said
Apple unveils second-generation AirPods Max at $549
Live translation, first introduced on the AirPods Pro 3 in September, enables users to translate in-person conversations across languages using Apple Intelligence
Mr. Stalin shared a news report published in The Hindu on the clearance received for excavations
The songwriting team behind KPop Demon Hunters has spoken out after being cut off mid-speech at the Oscars, as a Walt Disney Television executive acknowledged the controversy and said the ceremony may rethink how acceptance speeches are handled going forward
Watch: Two-phase elections in West Bengal comes as a relief | The Hindu Editorial
The people of at least one State will heave a sigh of relief now that the schedule for five Assembly elections all in April has been announced.
Charred skeletal remains of four persons found in car near Tirunelvelis Thisaiyanvilai
Police said passers-by noticed the charred car amidst bushes on a mud road branching out from the Thisaiyanvilai Aaththankarai Pallivaasal Road at Pettaikulam on March 17, 2026
Five insurgents arrested near India-Myanmar border in Manipur
In a separate operation, security forces recovered a cache of explosives and small arms from the Boljang Hill Range of the district
Watch: Raghav Chadha bats for married couples to file income tax returns jointly
AAP leader Raghav Chadha in the Rajya Sabha proposed optional joint filing of Income Tax returns for married couples so that households with uneven incomes are not penalised.
Fire breaks out at Thiruvananthapuram govt hospital
Rajya Sabha to continue discussion on Appropriation Bill 2026 today
Restaurateur Pravesh Pandeys new restaurant is an Indo-Italian crafthouse in Bengaluru
Model Code of Conduct in force across four poll-bound States, one UT; almost 50% voters in Assam are women
Rashid Khan, Afghanistan cricketers condemn deadly Kabul air strike by Pakistan
The all-rounder wrote that targeting civilian homes, educational facilities or medical infrastructure, whether intentional or accidental, amounts to a war crime
Encyclopedia Britannica sues OpenAI over AI training
Our models empower innovation, and are trained on publicly available data and grounded in fair use, an OpenAI spokesperson said
In Hollywood, AI's no match for creativity, say top executives
I've never used AI on any of my films yet. We have a writer's room. All the seats are occupied, Spielberg said. I am not for AI if it replaces a creative individual
Rupee falls 14 paise to 92.42 against U.S. dollar in early trade
On the domestic equity market front, the Sensex declined 91.62 points, or 0.12%, to 75,411.23 in early trade, while the Nifty fell 34.25 points, or 0.15%, to 23,374.55
How red marks liminal thresholds between life, death, sacrifice and renewal
Red ochre burials, ritual markings and myths across cultures show that red repeatedly marks liminal thresholds such as puberty, sacrifice and death; anthropologists argue that the colour functions as a technology of collective ritual and value, binding communities through shared symbolic acts
400 dead and 250 injured as Pakistan bombs hospital in Kabul
Afghanistan has accused Pakistan of carrying out an airstrike on a hospital in Kabul, with officials claiming the death toll has risen to 400 and over 250 people injured.
Dell workforce drops 10% in fiscal 2026, filing shows
Dell, whose shares have risen over 24% so far this year, said last month that it expects revenue from its key AI-optimised servers business to double in fiscal year 2027
KD: The Devil song: KVN Productions takes down track after severe backlash over vulgar lyrics
KVN Productions is in hot water over the special number from their upcoming Kannada film, KD: The Devil, featuring Nora Fatehi and Sanjay Dutt. Fans are unleashing their frustrations on social media, slamming the lyrics as vulgar and suggestive
Watch: Trump says former President told him I wish I did It on Iran war
Light rain forecast for Mumbai, neighbouring districts on March 18-19
For the rest of Maharashtra, the IMD has predicted moderate summer conditions for the next four to five days
Meta shares jump after report on plans for layoffs of 20% or more
If Meta settles on the 20% figure, the cuts will be the biggest since a late 2022 and early 2023 restructuring
Ten injured after pharma company bus overturns in Miyapur
According to the police, the mini-bus belonging to Lee Pharma overturned on the road near the Tata Motors stretch towards Bachupally
Trump was warned of likely Iranian retaliation on Gulf allies: report
The U.S. President twice on Monday (March 16, 2026) said that Irans retaliatory strikes against Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Kuwait were a surprise
UAE briefly closes airspace as West Asia conflict escalates
The Israeli military early Tuesday (March 17, 2026) reported a salvo of Iranian missiles as sirens sounded south of the Sea of Galilee. No injuries were reported
Air India, AI Express to operate 44 West Asia flights on Tuesday
Dubai airport has imposed restrictions on operations by foreign carriers
Here is a select list of stories to start the day.
RFK Jrs vaccine agenda stymied by Boston judge who has handed Trump setbacks
The Judge rejected a move by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to reduce the number of shots routinely recommended for children
Trump says he can do anything he wants with Cuba
The threatening statements come even as Cuba and the United States have opened talks aimed at improving their largely adverse relations
Iran and U.S. have been in direct contact in recent days: report
Axios cited its sources as saying Mr. Araghchi had sent text messages to Mr. Witkoff. It reported the U.S. official said Washington was not talking to Tehran
Operations at UAEs Shah gas field suspended after drone attack, media office says
Authorities contained and brought the fire caused by the attack under control
More than 200 people killed in Pakistan strike on Afghanistan hospital treating drug users
The alleged attack came hours after Afghan officials said the two sides exchanged fire along their common border, killing four people in Afghanistan, as the deadliest fighting between the neighbors in years entered a third week
Bombs explode in northeastern Nigeria, leaving scores killed and injured, authorities say
Explosions were heard in Maiduguri, the Borno state capital, where Nigeria's homegrown Boko Haram extremists have waged an insurgency for more than a decade
Trump upset as U.S. partners reject call for Hormuz warship escorts
Drone attack hits hotel in Baghdad, no injuries reported
Security sources also earlier said two Katyusha rockets were fired at the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad
Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Poll heat rises in Palakkad as BJP trains guns on UDF MLA scandal
The BJP has fielded Sobha Surendran, who helped the party leap to the second position in the constituency for the first time in 2016, hoping to wrest the seat from the United Democratic Front. The Left Democratic Front has been finishing in third spot in the segment for the past three elections. Neither the UDF nor the LDF has announced candidates for the segment
Defections and cross-affiliations are blurring the traditional ideological boundaries between the United Democratic Front, Left Democratic Front, and the National Democratic Alliance. Increasingly, electoral pragmatism rather than ideological loyalty appears to be shaping political choices
Number of U.S. troops wounded in war against Iran rises to about 200
In a statement, the U.S. militarys Central Command said the vast majority suffered minor injuries and 180 troops had already returned to duty
BJP romps home with three Rajya Sabha seats in Odisha, BJD content with one seat
As many as 11 MLAs cross-voted in favour of BJP-backed independent candidate Dilip Ray, who initially did not have numerical strength for winning the Rajya Sabha seat
SC declines to intervene in Calcutta High Court order for NIA probe into Beldanga violence
On February 11, the apex court questioned the invocation of the UAPA; on March 16,the court finds the High Courts confirmation of the NIA probe into the case quite balanced
Neighbourhood diplomacy and its West Asia challenge
The conflict will test Indias regional influence and strategic balance
All five NDA candidates win Rajya Sabha polls in Bihar, including CM Nitish Kumar and Nitin Nabin
Three MLAs of Congress party and one MLA of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD)skipped the voting. RJD MLA Kumar Sarvjeet alleged that BJP used the money power to win the election.
Poll bugles: On the five Assembly elections
Questions on the SIR apart, the ECI does well to limit the election cycle in April
Beginning and end: On the right to die with dignity
The state must allow its citizens the right to die with dignity
Importance of sex education in academia
By creating diversity-aware and compassionate learning environments, students can develop the tools to navigate contemporary challenges and create a more inclusive, equitable, and just world
Hope peace restores: Maharashtra Congress president meets Consul General of Iran
Mr. Sapkal further said that he expressed condolences over the demise of Irans Supreme Leader Ali Hosseini Khamenei
In Haryana, BJP and Congress gain inroads into each others bastions
Both the national parties, while tightening their hold, are keen to look beyond
Congress sees BJP leaders bid to trigger polarisation
BJP MP from Aligarh, Satish Gautam, had claimed that Muslims were taking the most advantage of welfare schemes
Vigilance court orders probe against Kochi Mayor over corruption allegation
Man allegedly shot dead by neighbour
NCP(SP) not to contestBaramatiseat against Sunetra, saysSule
AAPgovt. fulfilled all pre-poll promises in just 4 years: Punjab CM
Mann says key promises include free electricity, 65,000govt.jobs and 5.5lakhemployment opportunities;Oppn. calls it most disappointinggovt.
Delhi Cabinet approves two road projects to ease congestion
Nod for construction of the Barapullah Phase-III elevated corridor and a six-lane elevated corridor on the Mehrauli-Badarpur road
Pink tickets will continue for 3 months, do not rush for smart cards, says Delhi CM
The government is in the process of replacing the ticket-based system with Pink National Common Mobility Cards for eligible women residents of the city
Delhi police seize 610 LPG cylinders, bust hoarding racket in Mundka
As part of its ongoing crackdown on hoarding and black marketing, the Crime Branchs Anti-Extortion and Kidnapping Cell conducted a raid on a godown and found cylinders of different firms such as Indane, Bharat Gas, and Hindustan Petroleum
Delhi HC grants Kejriwal time to reply to CBIs plea in excise policy case
The probe agency has challenged a trial court verdict on February 27 that discharged the AAP chief in the case
Delhi govt. to create 2,500 acres of reservoirs along Yamuna to prevent floods
Deliberations under way on 21,068-crore Urban Flood Mitigation Program ahead of monsoon to revamp stormwater drains, restore water bodies, enhance groundwater storage, recharge trenches
BJP announces first list of candidates for 144 seats for Bengal Assembly polls
Suvendu Adhikari will contest from two seats Nandigram in Purba Medinipur district and Bhabanipur in Kolkata. At Bhabanipur, Mr. Adhikari is likely to contest against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee
JNUSU demands smooth functioning of messes
Kerala Assembly polls 2026: NDA declares candidates for 12 seats in Kozhikode
Though the UDF is yet to officially announce its candidates, Congress probables who have received the green signal from top leadership have already begun campaigning. LDF candidates too have entered campaign mode
Anna University, Ramco Systems sign MoU to establish advanced ERP lab
Tamil writer Jayamohan announces Indias biggest literary award
NDA wins eight Rajya Sabha seats from Bihar, Odisha; Haryana results on hold
BJP national president Nitin Nabin and Bihar CM Nitish Kumar romp home as NDA secures all five Rajya Sabha seats in Bihar; the party also secures victory of three candidates in Odisha; BJP and the Congress file separate plaints in Haryana
Withdraw amendments to Transgender Persons Bill: transgender activists
In a statement, the Trans Rights Now Collective demanded horizontal reservation for transgenders and protection of right to self-identification of gender as recognised by the Supreme Court
Thoothukudi schoolgirls murder: HC directs Vilathikulam DSP to take up probe
A Division Bench of Justices N. Sathish Kumar and M. Jothiraman directed the Vilathikulam DSP to record audio-video statements of the parents of the girl, and asked the parents to cooperate with the investigation
Iran, at UN, insists will not submit to lawless aggression
The most urgent and fundamental human rights issue concerning Iran is the imminent threat to the lives of 90 million people whose lives are in immediate and grave danger under the shadow of reckless military aggression, said Ali Bahreini, Iran's ambassador to the UN in Geneva.
CITU slams Centres policies to privatise VSP
Hardeep Puris daughter moves Delhi HC to remove content linking her to Jeffrey Epstein
In her lawsuit seeking 10 crore in damages, Himayani Puri has also called for an order to restrain several entities from disseminating defamatory content; it is likely to be heard in the HC next week
Economist Arvind Subramanian calls on CM Revanth Reddy
Visakhapatnam Customs House film `Right Turn wins award at 10th Indian World Film Festival
The Weed That Heals: Unlocking the Scientific Power of Chromolaena Odorata
Walk through the rural farmlands of West Africa, the hillside villages of Nepal, Sikkim in The post The Weed That Heals: Unlocking the Scientific Power of Chromolaena Odorata appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .
AINRC, BJP likely to retain seat-sharing formula of 2021 for upcoming Assembly polls
Mr. Ramalingam said he would be leaving to New Delhi along with Home Minister A. Namassivayam and Speaker R. Selvam to finalise the candidates after the discussions in Puducherry on Tuesday
A.P. DGP pays tributes to Potti Sriramulu
Congress, DMK hold seat-sharing talks for the second time
During the first round of talks held on Saturday last both parties stuck to their stand of leading the INDIA bloc in the U.T. for the 2026 elections
Address attacks on Hindu temples in the U.S., MEA says
The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom is presenting a distorted and selective picture of India, the Ministry of External Affairs says
Naval ships escort Indian vessels from Gulf of Oman
Three warships escort Shivalik, Nanda Devi, and Jag Laadki; naval protection for Indian ships to continue; warships operatingunder Operation Sankalp, a mission aimed at safeguarding merchant shipping and protecting Indias maritime interests in the Gulf region
CII elects new office-bearers for Puducherry State Council
Plan beautification of space under flyovers: Tushar Giri Nath
Many of the lower portions of major flyovers in the city remain underdeveloped, affecting the citys overall aesthetics, says the Additional Chief Secretary of the Urban Development Department
