The star-studded event was held in Mumbai and was attended by Hrithik Roshan, Alia Bhatt, Bobby Deol, Shahid Kapoor, Vijay Varma, Sonakshi Sinha, Jyotika, Ali Fazal, Sonali Bendre, Preity Zinta, Ravi Kishan and others
Chhattisgarh Assembly passes new anti-conversion Bill with stricter provisions
The Bill mandates life imprisonment and fines up to 25 lakh in specific cases; Congress MLAs raise objections, call for broader consultations, and seek the handing over of the Bill to a Select Committee
Watch: Commerce Ministry launches RELIEF scheme to support exporters amid West Asia crisis
Tollywood stars light up Telangana Gaddar Film Awards 2025
Dilkashi: First look from Lijo Jose Pellisserys Hindi debut unveiled
Acclaimed Malayalam director Lijo Jose Pellissery is diving into Hindi cinema with his film Dilkashi, starring Abhay Verma and Zahaan Kapoor
We are working on securing LPG, petroleum to meet our energy security needs: MEA
Recipient of Aalins kidneys leaves hospital
The ten-year-old had been diagnosed with severe renal failure following bilateral Vesicoureteral Reflux, when she was admitted in a critical condition at SAT Hospital at eight years of age
Ornamental fisheries sector holds untapped potential, say experts
Nine-judge Supreme Court Bench reserves verdict on ambit of industry
The 1978 judgment expanded the ambit of industry to hold that any systematic activity including charitable and government-run services, were an industry if they met the triple test parameters
He served 5 years as MLA then was asked to repay 21 lakh
In our previous episode, we explored the remarkable story of a father and son P. H. Pandian and Manoj Pandian who lost elections but successfully challenged the election of the winning candidtes in the Supreme Court. In this epside, we continue that story.
PPAC asked to collect, compile, analyse data about domestic fuel and energy stocks
Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary (MoPNG) told reporters that the objective of the gazette notification is to give PPACs mandate legal strength
Hezbollah says battling Israeli troops' advance in south Lebanon
The Israeli army announced on Monday that it had launched limited ground operations in Lebanon
Despite Centres delay, States, U.T.s, set aside funds for rural jobs programme
At least 24 States and UTs make budgetary provisions despite uncertainty over Centres normative allocations; most States use past expenditure under MGNREGA as the baseline
Uttarakhand High Court questions Mohammad Deepaks plea for protection, calls it pressure tactic
Advocate Navnish Negi, who represented Mr. Deepak argued that his client had been facing threats and that a crowd had gathered outside his residence and gym, creating apprehension for his safety; to this the court said that nothing happened to his client since January 26.
Coimbatore District Police arrest 32 persons in special drive
DMK functionary defrauded of 1.30 cr.
Jewellery worth 2.40 crore seized in Namakkal
Iran missile fire kills 3 Palestinians in West Bank, foreign worker in Israel
This marks the first Palestinian deaths from Iranian attacks in the ongoing Middle East war
Election observers deployed in Thoothukudi; field inspection begins
Scholars predict political shifts amid governance concerns at BRS Ugadi celebrations
Kerala Assembly polls 2026: Two candidates file nomination papers in Thiruvananthapuram district
Socialist Unity Centre of India (Communist) candidates file paper in Thiruvananthapuram and Nemom constituencies
Lack of sustainable water sources will thwart Jal Jeevan Mission: panel
The parliamentary committee said that despite taps having been installed at many places under JJM, there was an ...issue of water availability due to shortage of sources and that in some places ...water sources were being exhausted within a year or two
Election Observers arrive in Virudhunagar district
1.20 lakh seized from lorry driver
General, Expenditure, Police Observers land in Tenkasi district
Dindu, the slender loris, is Dindigul districts election mascot
Dindu commemorates the establishment of the Kadavur Slender Loris Sanctuary that is spread across Dindigul and Karur districts.
SIT awaits custody of accused in Moinabad drugs case, phone data analysis to begin
Ugadi celebrated at Sri Sathya Sai Prema Sadan
He says he has decided to cede to the party. Quelling all rumours, the MP says he will abide by the decision of the party and not contest as an Independent, adding he will continue to be a member of Congress party
Left Front releases second list of 32 candidates for West Bengal Assembly election
R.G. Kar Medical College rape and murder victims mother says she may contest on a BJP ticket; CPI(M) leader Mohammad Salim urges her not to join any political party
Observers hold discussion in Karur
Panchanga Sravanam marks Ugadi celebrations
Dindu election mascot for Dindigul unveiled
Kerala Assembly Elections: I-T dept. to crack down on black money during polls
Directorate of Income Tax (Investigation), Kerala, to maintain strict vigil on movement of unaccounted cash, bullion, precious metals and other valuables that are likely to be used for electoral purposes within the State
Tension near Karamadai over denial to bury body in disputed land
In Focus Podcast |How far should governments go in using AI?
As states collaborate more closely with AI companies, who ultimately governs the systems that govern us?
Russia says strike that wounded TV crew in Lebanon not accidental
Given the killing of 200 journalists in Gaza, today's events cannot be called accidental, the Russian Foreign Ministry's spokesperson Maria Zakharova said on Telegram, without naming Israel.
Rajnath Singh calls for mission-mode push to make India global drone manufacturing hub by 2030
Defence Minister launches the 14th edition of the Defence India Start-up Challenge and the fourth edition of ADITI challenges under the iDEX framework
VMRDA goes digital with launch of VISTA and TAPPALS apps
Congress under fire as Dalit collective slams broken promises on tickets
Celebrating the top talent in various fields
Mannava Satyanarayana, who has the distinction of being the first visually impaired individual in India to achieve a Ph.D. in the field of literature, and Satyavada Sisters, both visually impaired from birth and widely acclaimed Carnatic vocal musicians and prolific writers, among the host of recipients of the Ugadi awards
Id-ul-Fitr to be celebrated in Kerala on Friday
Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: SDPI releases first list of 32 candidates
Party State general secretary K.K. Abdul Jabbar will contest from the Kalliassery constituency in Kannur
Avian influenza: culling of birds to begin in Kozhikode on March 21
KPCC chiefs brother joins BJP in Kannur
Shaji V. Joseph says he was drawn to the development-oriented politics of Modi
Of the five Assembly seats in the district, Thodupuzha, Idukki, Udumbanchola, Devikulam, and Peerumade, four are currently held by the LDF. The Thodupuzha seat is held by the Kerala Congress
Watch: Top US spy says not intelligence communitys job to determine an imminent threat
At a tense Senate hearing, Tulsi Gabbard said its not her agencys role to define imminent threats, raising sharp questions in Washington
Market suffers worst day in 9 months as global and local sentiments weaken
The sudden slump towards the final trading hours were due to soaringBrent crude futures price hitting a new high of $114 a barrel and the rupee depreciating to a new low of 92.89 a dollar
Puducherry CM Rangasamys convoy checked by Static Surveillance Team near Aruppukottai
Mr. Rangasamy, who was seated in the front seat of his vehicle, cooperated with the SST officials without uttering a word
Follow Sabarmati riverfront development model for Musi rejuvenation project: Bandi Sanjay
VMRDA inaugurates new residential in Chinamushidiwada
1,000 More Plots Planned This Year
PHC doctor vacancies to be filled soon, counselling next week
Health dept. issues alert against water-borne diseases in Kozhikode
Posters come up in Musiri urging DMK to field a fresh face
Vandana Das murder: court to pronounce sentence on March 21
Police Commissioner inspects check-posts; checks buses, cars, lorries
ECI appoints 10 election observers for Tiruppur district
Kolatam performers whistle removed during voter awareness event in Coimbatore
Police aim to trace duo involved in octogenarians murder in Coimbatore before fleeing to Nepal
Watch: Thoothukudi murder case: Did the system fail a 17-year-old? | Focus Tamil Nadu
A 17-year-old school girl from Kulathur in Thoothukudi district was found murdered hours after going missing, raising serious questions about police response and delay in registering the complaint. This disturbing Tamil Nadu case highlights alleged police lapses, including jurisdiction issues and insensitive assumptions, sparking protests and a probe into possible systemic failure.
Textile exporters welcome RELIEF scheme
BJP cadres in Ernakulam irked over Twenty20s sway in seat allocation
Seat finalisation impasse in both NDA and INDIA fronts
Decorated homes, busy temples and shared feasts mark Ugadi in Hyderabad
The Telugu New Year was celebrated alongside Gudi Padwa, marking the first day of the Chaitra month and the beginning of a new agricultural cycle.
The BJP has been raising issues concerning the Christian community as part of its strategy, including extending support to the community in the Munambam land case
Efforts are on to reduce use of plastic and non-biodegradable waste during the election season. CEO (Kerala) Rathan U. Kelkar had issued a detailed circular in February to ensure that the Assembly polls are conducted in an eco-friendly manner
Dispose land issue quickly: Vizianagaram Joint Collector
Two more accused in Sabarimala gold theft case get bail
DRM Cup sports fest in Visakhapatnam from April 4
Panchayat to issue stop memo to waste treatment plant at Ambayathode
The move follows renewed agitation by a few residents who have taken it up as a campaign issue in the wake of Assembly elections
Government announces 497 crore RELIEF scheme for exporters impacted by West Asian crisis
The package is aimed at providing credit insurance to affected exporters at pre-conflict rates, and with a focus on MSME exporters.
Independent MLA representing Thirubhuvanai joins DMK
Andhra Pradesh tops in consumer justice ranking, reveals IJRs 2026 report
The State Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission has reported the least share of cases pending for more than three years
Traffic restrictions in place for Jummat-ul-Vida in Hyderabad
Tamil Nadu Assembly election: 250 more companies of paramilitary force to be deployed
Other preparatory operations, including training of poll personnel, randomization of EVMs and VVPAT units were also underway
Jagan celebrates Ugadi, conveys good wishes to party cadre, people
Vedic scholars bless the YSRCP chief and his wife, and present them teertha prasadam
SC status sought for Dalit Christians in A.P.
Dalit Christians continue to face untouchability, social exclusion and economic backwardness, says former DGP Purnachandra Rao
A.P. govt. releases job calendar; 10,060 posts to be filled through APPSC
More details on the job calendar is available on the Naipunyam portal, https://naipunyam.ap.gov.in/job-calendar
Congress opposes VBSA Bill to replace UGC, AICTE, NCTE
Bill represents constitutional overreach, encroaches on State powers, bureaucratises higher education, hands over grant-giving powers to politicised Education Ministry, Congress says
Kerala Assembly elections 2026: Chadayamangalam, a Left-wing stronghold, faces a three-way challenge
The CPI has won all but one election in Chadayamangalam since 1957. In recent years, with shrinking electoral margin and a rising BJP, the path to future victories may require a more strategic and localised approach.
Hyderabad airport wins Skytrax Best Airport Staff in India and South Asia 2026 award
Observers arrive in Sivaganga district
Experimental stoppages to few trains from March 20 at three stations in Srikakulam
UPSC ranker inspires children at NGOs anniversary
General, Election Expenditure Observers take charge in Krishnagiri
Family first in BJP list of bypoll candidates in Nagaland, Tripura
The partys candidate for the Koridang seat in Nagaland is the son of the deceased MLA, while his counterpart in Tripuras Dharmanagar is the son-in-law of a former contestant
Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Another Twenty20 candidates name missing from voters list
NDA ally forced to search for a new candidate as the name of its Ettumanur nominee, actor Veena Nair, does not figure on the voters list. A day ago, the partys Perumbavoor candidate too had to withdraw from the contest since her name too was missing from the list
No definitive time frame for ending Iran war, say Pentagon; seeks $200 billion in additional funds
Pete Hegseth told a news conference, adding that were very much on track and that President Donald Trump will be the one to decide when to stop
