Aamir Khan's 'Sitaare Zameen Par' to stream soon on SonyLIV
Directed by RS Prasanna, Sitaare Zameen Par was released in theatres in June last year, earning over Rs 250 crores at the box office
EC committed to ensure violence free elections in Bengal: CEC Gyanesh Kumar
The quiet demographic revolution unfolding in India
India, long viewed as the archetype of a high-fertility developing country, has quietly become a relatively low-fertility society
How duty cuts in cancer drugs will ease burden for patients
While private hospitals charge more than public facilities for cancer treatment, the relative financial burden is higher in the government sector
UP govt signs pact with Hinduja Group firm to expand broadband connectivity
Rupee rebounds from all-time low, up 7 paise to 92.14 against U.S. dollar
A weaker greenback and a strong opening at the domestic equity markets further supported the local unit while heavy FII outflows capped sharp gains, forex traders said
Sri Lanka names Kirsten as head coach with 2027 World Cup in focus
Kirsten, 58, previously guided India to the 2011 World Cup title and later coached South Africa from 2011 to 2013. He also briefly served as Pakistan's white-ball coach in 2024, resigning six months into the job.
Stock markets rebound in early trade after two days of sharp fall
In Asian markets, South Korea's Kospi rebounded sharply by nearly 5%, while Japan's Nikkei 225 jumped 2.5%. Shanghai's SSE Composite index and Hong Kong's Hang Seng index were also trading in positive territory
With discharge in excise case, Kejriwal is back to win lost turf and hearts
Not only does the court order put AAP in a good light, but it also paints the Bharatiya Janata Party in a bad light, party leaders say
World Cup chief operating officer says tournament is too big to be postponed amid global turmoil
Schirgi said FIFA is in constant contact with Iran's soccer federation for updates, but he wouldn't share any details about those conversations
Watch: Trump warns Iran over Strait of Hormuz, eases sanctions to stabilise supply
U.S. President Donald Trump warned Iran that Washington would respond with stronger strikes if Tehran disrupts oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the worlds most critical energy shipping routes.
50-year-old Bengaluru man jumps in front of train after loss in share market
Police said Venkatesh had been under stress due to financial problems and pressure from creditors
Tea workers wage hike notified in poll-bound Assam
The interim increase of 30 per day follows the distribution of land ownership deeds to tea garden workers through the amended Assam Fixation of Ceiling on Land Holding Act
Haryana CM accuses AAP government in Punjab of indulging in election-time freebie politics
Responding to the Punjab governments budget announcement of providing 1,500 to women from the SC category and 1,000 to other women, Haryana CM said the AAP government is making these announcementswith the upcoming Assembly elections in mind.
How fasttracking the Womens Reservation Bill could reshape the 2027 electoral map
The timing of these feelers is significant. In 2027, seven States go to polls, four of which are ruled by the BJP
HALEU-Thorium fuel unsuitable for Indian nuclear reactors: study
The proponents of ANEEL, a new type of nuclear fuel, have suggested it can be dropped into existing reactors, including PHWRs, allowing them to use thorium today
Tech researchers sue US Trump administration over visa bans
A coalition of tech experts on Monday sued US President Donald Trump's administration over a visa policy
State suspends issuance of new auto-rickshaw licences
The Minister cited an increase in the number of auto-rickshaws in major cities as a primary reason for the move
Microsoft taps Anthropic for Copilot Cowork in push for AI agents
The launch comes weeks after Anthropic introduced new tools for Claude that intensified investor concerns about the threat AI agents could pose to traditional software companies, triggering to a selloff in the sector
Supreme Court approves Centre's proposal extending term of tribunal members
Everybody who was appointed under the Tribunal Reforms Act of 2021 will continue. By next September, either this Budget session or the Monsoon session, a new law is likely to be enacted, says Attorney General R Venkataramani adding that about 21 members are due to retire in the meantime.
IAF deploys Mi-17 V5 to contain major forest fire in Arunachals Pasighat
Over multiple sorties, the IAF released 66,000 litres of water to contain the blaze, IAF said
Siniakova ends Andreeva's Indian Wells defence in third round
The 18-year-old Andreeva had opened her repeat bid with an imperious 6-0, 6-0 demolition of Solana Sierra.
CJI calls on High Court collegiums to consider female lawyers of Supreme Court for judgeship
The CJI requested the High Court collegiums to widen the zone of their consideration and include women advocates from their states who are practising in the Supreme Court for elevation.
U.S. designates Afghanistan as a sponsor of wrongful detention, accuses it of hostage diplomacy
Iran was given an identical designation, one day before the U.S. and Israel launched strikes against the Islamic Republic
Donald Trump said that the war against Iran may be short-lived despite the country's selection of a new hard-line supreme leader to oversee the fight for the Islamic theocracy's survival
Khamenei killing: Mehbooba Mufti, NC MPs from J&K visit Iran Embassy in Delhi to express condolences
We pray that Iran emerges as victorious in its fight against evil, as it stands alone. It seems all those whose names surfaced in the Epstein files are standing with Israel, the PDP chief said
PM must take responsibility for foreign policy failure and resign: J&K Congress chief
Congress workers held street protests in parts of J&K against the proposed India-U.S. trade deal and alleged it was bound to affect local economic interests; several leaders detained
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The U.S. President played down the scale of the conflict, which has not been approved by the U.S. Congress, repeatedly calling it an excursion rather than a war
Ramadoss cant take decisions due to age, ailments, Anbumani tells HC
Cough syrup deaths: Health association wants drugs on state list
Rajasthan Assembly passes Bill to scrap two-child norm for panchayat elections
The Rajasthan Panchayati Raj (Amendment) Bill, 2026, was passed in the House after an acrimonious debate, in which the Opposition Congress MLAs questioned the need for reversing the decision taken three decades ago
Beating Barca would make us Newcastle legends: Howe
Newcastle won their first trophy in 56 years when they shocked Liverpool in the League Cup final last season
Women's Asian Cup: Indias Blue Tigresses clash with Taiwan in must-win game
India are currently bottom of the group at fourth place with zero points from two matches after having lost against Vietnam (1-2) and Japan (0-11)
Newly launched Muthalvar Padaipagams in Chennai remain unused
NDA seat-sharing formula to be finalised soon, BJP likely to settle for 29 seats, AMMK for nine
2 youths killed in sleep by armed gang near Chennai Airport
Law & order has hit a new low, DMK govt counting its last days
Typos, lengthy math paper frustrate CBSE Class XII students
Stampede probe: CBI summons Vijay, issues notice to Senthilbalaji
BJP trying to enter TN wearing AIADMK mask, but not on our watch, says Stalin
At least seven labourers killed in wall collapse in Gurugram; rescue operations under way
The incident occurred during work on a sewage treatment plant at a society
Prime Minister to launch projects worth 10,800 crore at Kochi event
Modi to lay foundation stone for a polypropylene unit at Kochi Refinery; He will also inaugurate 23 rural roads constructed under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana in the State
West Asia conflict: Nearly 1,000 Indians return from Doha in last three days
Qatar Airways is planning three flights to Delhi, Mumbai and Kochi for March 10
Australia to grant visa to five Iranian women soccer players after Trump appeal
The team is in Australia for the Asian Cup tournament
Perspectives on the West Asian conflict
Watch: How Iran is fighting back against U.S and Israel
One week into the escalating war between Iran, the United States, and Israel, Tehran has intensified its response through missile strikes, regional alliances, and strategic pressure across the West Asia. With tensions rising and no immediate ceasefire in sight, the first week of fighting has already reshaped security calculations across the West Asia, raising fears that the conflict could expand into a wider regional war.
The Iran war intensifies Indias strategic challenge
The ongoing war will have a much greater impact on India than it had anticipated, forcing New Delhi to navigate complex regional dynamics
The lesson is national security cannot be outsourced
The ongoing conflict exposes Americas security promises as illusory and unreliable
Bitter milk: On the Rajamahendravaram milk adulteration case
Detecting violation of rules in time is better than stringent penalties
Broad base: On India and the ICC T20 World Cup win
India revealed depth in batting and fielding in crickets shortest format
Sharad Pawar, Ramdas Athawale among 26 elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha
In Telangana, Congress candidates Abhishek Singhvi and Vem Narender Reddy were elected unopposed. In Tamil Nadu, all six candidates were elected unopposed
JNUSU to hold student referendum on removal of V-C over casteist remarks
How the war in Iran threatens to spill over
History demonstrates that democracy, human rights and the rule of law have not yet been introduced into a region by the business end of a cruise missile
Child rights body urges curb on sale of alcoholic and high sugar canned drink near schools, colleges
Call for deferring SA-2 exam in view of Ugadi, Id holidays
Parents and teachers have urged the DSELto postpone the exam which is now scheduled to be held from March 20
Lokayukta team finds multiple violations during inspection of lakes in Bengaluru
2 arrested in Pune for forcing truck driver to eat cow dung, sent to police custody
The duo accused the truck driver of transporting buffaloes using forged documents and assaulted him, the police said
Why algorithmic sovereignty should be Indias top priority
The AI systems of today, trained on Western datasets and models, draw heavily from Western legal scholarship when it comes to geopolitical issues
The 2026-27 Budget shows debt moderation while scaling up capital investment
AAP, BJP spar over Delhi HC order on excise policy case
Commercial LPG cylinders remain unfilledat bottling plants of OMCs
Distributors of Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum, and Hindustan Petroleum confirmthat bottling of commercial cylinders had been stopped at the plants. Hotels, restaurants, small eateries, and tea stalls take the hit and initiate stringency measures
Iran war has revealed the internal contradictions within the 10-nation bloc and exposed the fragility of its efforts to challenge U.S. hegemony
SRMIST, Anabond enter into technology transfer agreement for next-gen solar cell encapsulators
CMRL awards contract to build grade separators at Perungudi and SRP Tools Junctions
BJP using Nitish Kumar playbook to target Tamil Nadu, alleges CM Stalin
MK Stalin, the DMK leader, has vowed to expose the BJP's hidden agendas in Tamil Nadu. He accused them of slowly incorporating the AIADMK into their structure, using Edappadi Palaniswami as a mere pawn in their game.
Metro Rail seeks CCRS approval to relaxcurbs on Poonamallee-Vadapalani stretch
A CMRL official says the frequency between Poonamallee and Porur can be brought down from 15 minutes to 10 minutesif the Chief Commissioner of Railway Safety approves the request; CMRL has also requested for operation of trains at a speed of 40 kmph between Porur and Vadapalani
T.N. forest department plants 20,000 mangrove seedlings along Buckingham canal
The mangrove restoration is part of a phased programme to establish a green belt of mangrove species in the district
Food delivery agent arrested for murder of security guard
Greater Chennai Corporations early intervention center to offer free therapy for kids
Two more such centres are set to come up one on C.P. Ramasamy Road and another in Thiruvanmiyur
65-year-old dies of snakebite in Dakshina Kannada
Tamil Nadu can never be painted in saffron, says CM Stalin
The BJP will never be able to rule the State even if it comes wearing the mask of theAIADMK, the DMK president says at the 12thState conference of the party atSiruganuron the outskirts ofTiruchi
A triumph of spirit, of team spirit, of belief in themselves and each other, the T20 World Cup title won bySuryakumar& Co. will be celebrated long and hard; India relished being installed the favourites and basked in the fact that everyone expected them to go all the way
Police must upgrade themselves to tackle cybercrime, drug menace: CM
DCC stages protest for Ganesh Kumars resignation
SIR controversy fallout: Opposition likely to move impeachment motion against CEC Gyanesh Kumar
The INDIA bloc parties are likely to move an impeachment motion against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar in the coming days.
Madras HC directs GRH Dean to complete post-mortem in alleged custodial death of youth in Sivaganga
During the course of the hearing, Additional Advocate General M. Ajmal Khan submitted that there was no custodial torture as alleged and that the youth was never taken to the Manamadurai police station
Women employees urged to lead in public and social service
CM accuses Modi of surrendering to U.S.
T20 World Cup | The PowerPlays made the difference, says New Zealand skipper Santner
New Zealand contributed handsomely to the hosts cause by bowling wide of the stumps way too early in the innings
BNP suggest citizen-led solutions to tackle Bengaluru garbage blackspots
The report found that several small but practical issues prevent people from using the door-to-door garbage collection system properly
I-T Department uncovers 408 crore sales underreporting by restaurants across India
In some cases, recorded sales were not fully reflected in financial accounts or tax filings, and bulk bills were deleted by restaurants
Farmers urged to prepare for potential El Nino impact
Mobilisation for a column on denotifiedtribesin Census forms picks up pace
Associations of denotified, nomadic, and semi-nomadic tribes in north India form a central action committee; community leaders demand meeting with Census officers
Jaishankar on West Asia crisis: India favours peace, return to dialogue, prioritises Indians safety
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar briefed the Rajya Sabha on the escalating conflict in West Asia on March 9, 2026, stressing that India supports dialogue, diplomacy and de-escalation.
JPC on higher education Bill to interact with UGC, AICTE, NCTE officials this week
The Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill was introduced to overhaul the regulatory framework of higher education in India by replacing the UGC, AICTE, and NCTE with a single regulatory body
UK PM admits Iran War could impact economy, households and businesses
Minister Demanded 'South Indian' Over 'Dravidian' for Funds: Scholar's Fiery Rebuttal
V.I. Subramoniam, a renowned Tamil scholar, championed Dravidian languages, famously refusing to rename his university from 'Dravidian' to 'South Indian' for government funding. He was a prolific institution builder, establishing key organizations like the Dravidian Linguistics Association and the International Institute for Tamil Studies, significantly advancing global Tamilology research.
Law and order lapses during Bengal polls will not be tolerated: CEC
Whenever we spoke about SIR, they said the matter is in the Supreme Court. If that is the case, why did they call a meeting?, Bengal Minister Chandrima Bhattacharya said
