South Korea's PM, Trump discuss possible talks with Norths Kim Jong Un
Mr. Kim did not say what specific suggestions he made to Mr. Trump but said he told Mr. Trump that recent comments by Pyongyang indicated Mr. Kim may be open to dialogue with the U.S.
How is the government proposing to alter the definition of transgender person? Why has it argued for the omission of the right to self-perceived gender identity? What about the proposed changes have raised concerns among the trans community? What has the Supreme Court laid down in the landmark 2014 judgement recognising a third gender beyond male and female and the right to self-determination of gender identity?
Sugar mills to report 5-8% revenue growth in FY26 on better cane supply: ICRA Report
However, margins are likely to remain broadly stable as cane prices have increased, while ethanol prices have remained largely stagnant, rating agency ICRA said in the report
Benchmark indices slip 2% as crude oil prices remain high
Nifty opened at 23,462.50 and touched 23,492.40 before slipping to 23,112.00 and settling at the days close. The decline was broad-based, with all sectoral indices falling as much as 4.8%
Iran-Israel war LIVE: U.S. bombs targets on Irans oil export hub Kharg Island
The American military earlier ordered 2,500 Marines and an amphibious assault ship to West Asia, in a major addition of forces in the region after nearly two weeks of war with Iran.
Here is a select list of stories to start the day
Congregationalprayers, rallies held in Kashmir on Ramzans last Friday; Jamia Masjid closed
The Mirwaiz said its for the seventh consecutive year that the rulers have denied Muslims the right to offer prayers at Jama Masjid on this auspicious day
Tecumseh Products plans to bring new compressor platforms to India
The company eyes higher double digit growth over five years
SHRC order on solatium to activist who raised anti-BJP slogans on flight quashed
Stalin inaugurates 45 projects worth 212cr, launches nine projects
ASI wants govt to regulate traffic near Mamallapuram monuments
TN council for science partners with ICMR for biomedical research
3 construction labourers held for gang rape
Plea to stall Auroville land use for housing binned
Seven dead, 92 inmates infected with herpes virus at overcrowded Jalpaiguri correctional home
About 92 inmates have been infected in the outbreak of the Herpes Simplex Virus between August 20, 2025 and March 9, 2026. Seven persons infected by the virus have passed away. The number of inmates at correctional home with a capacity 700 is over 1200
Darjeeling DM transferred days after protocol lapse row during President Murmus visit
The administrative reshuffle came hours after reports surfaced that the Home Ministry was considering seeking the services of the two officers in connection with the controversy surrounding the Presidents visit
Uttam Nagar clash: Delhi police issue takedown notices against inflammatory content
During the course of the probe, authorities also found that some individuals were allegedly attempting to mobilise funds by circulating misleading narratives about the incident
They were also accused of spreading inaccurate and misleading information, which could incite public opinion and spread rumours within the community, the police said
IPL 2026: CSK will stop using Rajinis film songs
Pentagon elevates investigation into Iran school strike
The head of U.S. Central Command, Admiral Brad Cooper, ordered the 15-6 probe last week after the initial review was completed. The outside officer was appointed on March 12, one official said
Chennai corp to begin happiness & recreation wing
Exercise LAMITIYE-2026: India and Seychelles carry out joint military exercise
A series of professional interactions, tactical discussions and practical drills have been conducted as part of the exercise. Operational demonstrations have been a key component of LAMITIYE-2026.
Chennai gets 2nd health walk at Avadi, 1st one at Adyar a mess
Poor roads and garbage trouble St Thomas Mount shrine visitors
Aide of key suspect in Armstrong murder case held
2 held for stealing gold, phone from woman
Residents seek overpasses connecting Velachery West to Inner Ring Road
Madras HC slams TN for allotting sand dune land to school
In addition to the supreme leader, the U.S. is seeking information about Irans security chief Ali Larijani, Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib, Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni and two officials in Khameneis office
Former NTK functionary Kaliammal joins AIADMK
TN MP seeks `Chola railway along TN coast linking Chennai with Kanyakumari
Security stepped up outside gas agencies in Delhi; leaves of police personnel cancelled
Delhi police cancelled routine leave for personnel with immediate effect to maintain law and order, with LPG supply concerns triggering widespread anxiety among households and businesses
IndiGo to levy fuel charge for domestic and international flights from March 14
IndiGo said it would continue to monitor the situation and make relevant adjustments as and when appropriate.
Stalin urges Centre to release Rs 3112 crore funds for water projects
Opposition leaders press government, Lok Sabha Speaker to revoke the suspension of 8 MPs
The eight MPs, including seven from the Congress, have been barred from attending the remainder of the Budget Session
Maharashtra govt. tables Bill to ban unlawful conversions
It proposes stringent provisions for conversions carried out through coercion, fraud, inducement, or marriage; objective to protect right to freedom of religion, says Minister while introducing Bill
Fight for rights continues, say workers back at IOCLs Panipat refinery after 5-day strike
Many contract labourers claim that as the project nears completion their key demands have only been partly implemented by the countrys largest government-owned oil company
Tamil Nadus AVGC-XR policy aims for creative boom
ParivartanYatrato end with PMs rally in Kolkata today, campaign a huge success:BJP
The 5000-kmyatrahas touched 237 Assembly constituencies,
Kongunadu Makkal Desiya Katchi to contest 2 seats on DMK symbol
DMK district secretaries to meet on March 16
AAPgovt. will provide facilities for industries to compete with China: Kejriwal
Indian LPG carrier crosses Strait of Hormuz: marine traffic website
The ship haddepartedfrom Ras Laffan, Qatar,onMarch 7 and was originally destined for the U.S.
Men enter JMI girls hostel, students claim security lapse
West Bengal govt. employees protest over DA arrears
Womens WC Qualifiers: India pips Italy, advances to the final
Traders body urges CEO to prevent harassment of traders during election
Sportstar Aces Awards: Former Indian skippers recognised for their role in shaping womens cricket
MoU signed to protect bio-medical research through patent and IPR filing
CM Stalin offers homage to Sivanthi Adithans wife
Chennai Corporation launches projects, expedites works ahead of poll
Three arrested for beating man to death
Govt. partners with IIT Madras for study on smog-eating surfaces to curb pollution
Stalin announces pension, family pension hike for journalists
Three men arrested after woman alleges rape
Price pressures: On new series of Consumer Price Index, inflation
India must find sources of sustainable energy to curb inflation
Forensic scientist K.P.C. Gandhi recalls Doras unparalled services
Duty of care: On vaccine injury compensation programmes
The state must not evade responsibility when it pushes for vaccination
Sportstar Aces Awards | McGrath recalls his duels withTendulkar
Minister hands over 6 lakh to custodial death victims family in Sivaganga
Researchers found that ovalbumin acts as a natural carrier protein that binds to and wraps around PFAS molecules, trapping them in a stable complex
Researchers discover chemical reaction that opens new avenues in drug development, protein science
Scientists have discovered a new chemical reaction that can help modify medicines and support faster drug development by easily making and breaking sulphur bonds at room temperature
The fate of the Washington Consensus, once talisman
The Washington Consensus no longer fits a multipolar, digital and fragile world
The India-Canada turnaround is about deliverables
The Canadian Prime Ministers visit has strengthened India-Canada ties, with a focus on Indias needs
I want to play the next level; Im at the top of my game and definitely ready: Shreyas Gopal
The 32-year-old had an eye-catching Ranji season, claiming 48 wickets with his leg-spin and scoring valuable runs for Karnataka. In this chat, he talks about his ambitions, his evolution, the challenge of training two skills, and his upcoming IPL assignment with Chennai Super Kings
Farewell, Alyssa Healy keeper of Australias ever-burning flame
The 35-year-old set the tone, both in front of the stumps and behind them, for one of the most successful teams in sports history. She had a knack of producing the innings that mattered in the game that mattered. Cricket will miss her strokeplay, glovework and leadership, not to mention her cheeky sense of humour
Around 100 Iranian sailors fly out of Kochi airport
A section of the crew is understood to have stayed back on the vessel
Rotary clubs to partner with Green Tamil Nadu Mission for tree planting
Nitish Kumar hints at Samrat Choudhary as his successor in Bihar
During the ongoing Samriddhi Yatra in Saharsa, the Chief Minister placed his hands on Mr. Choudharys shoulders and urged the public to show their support to the Deputy CM
50 years on, piped water supply in Thiru.Vi.Ka Nagar remains elusive
CM castigates the naysayers of Musi project
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, while replying to the Supplementary Demands for Grants in the Lok Sabha, outlined the governments fiscal roadmap for rural employment and energy security.
From streets to skies: How crude oil shapes the world
Crude oil prices, LPG concerns and petrol panic have been dominating the headlines amid the escalating West Asia conflict. But what exactly is crude oil? How is it refined into everyday fuels like LPG, petrol and diesel? And why does it have such a huge impact on Indias economy and daily life? We break it down.
Fuel crisis: hoteliers advised to trim menus, cut operating hours
Finance Minister suggests alternate day operations as hotel bodies seek at least 50% quota of commercial LPG cylinders to sustain operations in the State
CRPF takes out flag march through main roads in Tiruchi
Anti-Hijack mock exercise conducted in Tiruchi airport
Reliance Digital Launches Take The First Bite Campaign for Apples Latest Devices
New iPhone 17e, MacBook Air with M5, MacBook Neo, MacBook Pro and iPad Air with M4 now available with cashback, exchange benefits and special student offers.
Given constraints in fuel availability plants running at a rationalised capacity: Jindal Stainless
Unlike conventional steel industry, which largely utilises blast furnace and coke oven gases as energy sources, the stainless steel industry follows the scrap-based production route where such gases are not generated internally
Haryana Rajya Sabha polls: Congress MLAs reach Himachal Pradesh to prevent cross-voting
After CLP meet, about 30 MLAs leave for Shimla; party insiders say the move is meant to keep the flock together ahead of three-cornered election; Congress holds 37 seats and needs 31 votes to send its candidate
Two-day youth festival Avensis 2K26 kicks off at Avanthi Institute
Tributes paid to poetess Molla on her 586th birth anniversary
Pawan Kalyan to celebrate JSP foundation day with tribals in ASR today
27 Indian-flagged ships remain stranded in Persian Gulf, one starts moving: Government official
Jag Prakash, an oil tanker with a carrying capacity of 48,000 tonnes, is headed to Tanzania, the official says; three cargo ships with 76 seafarers aboard are located in the Gulf of Oman, while 24 ships are stranded in the Persian Gulf; there are 23,000 Indian nationals working in the region on merchant ships, ports and offshore vessels
Civil courts on Madras HC premises to introduce EV shuttle service
CBI summons to Senthilbalaji in stampede case meant to intimidate DMK, alleges Regupathy
British Council honoured alumni at the Study U.K. Alumni Awards 2026 in India
Leaders of AIADMK, allies to participate in State-wide demos on March 17 against DMK govt.
