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Pregnant woman, baby among eight killed in collision on Salem-Coimbatore Highway

AINRC and BJP finalise seat-sharing deal in Puducherry

AINRC to contest in 16 Assembly constituencies, while BJP is expected to contest 10 seats; two seats each for Latchiya Jananayaga Katchi and AIAD

Indian transparency activists, journalists set for court fight over Modis privacy law

NEW DELHI, March 20 (Reuters) Transparency activists and journalists are taking the government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Indias top cou

Gas shortage forces Chennai eatery to switch to firewood

Navratri Special: 10 Women Cops Set Example in Rajasthan Police

Jaipur, March 20, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): In a strong message of women empowerment, 10 women personnel of the Rajasthan Police have set remarkable

Dhurandhar The Revenge: Ranveer Singhs actioner opens big, crosses Rs 200 crore at the box office

The film earned over Rs 43 crore from paid previews on Wednesday, the highest ever for an Indian film, and Rs 102.55 crore on its opening day on

Govt. launches drive to upgrade 1,803 burial and cremation grounds in State

As an immediate measure, all Urban Local Bodies have been directed to ensure minimum service standards at these sites within 15 days

Livestock units exempted from paying key charges in ULBs and UDAs in Andhra Pradesh

The move is expected to facilitate establishment of livestock units in peri-urban and urban areas, boosting productivity and incomes

Gangaur Celebrations Light Up Jaipur Evening

Jaipur, March 20, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): A vibrant blend of tradition, enthusiasm and cultural beauty was witnessed as Jaipur Pushkarna Sakhis org

Video: Thousands gather at Makkah Masjid in Hyderabad for Jummatul Vida prayers

Hyderabad: The historic mosque of Hyderabad, Makkah Masjid, saw thousands of worshippers offer Friday prayers on the occasion of Jummatul Vida on

Bengaluru second airport: Tender floated for feasibility, strategy report, says Minister Patil

Karnataka is embarking on an ambitious venture to create a second international airport in the vicinity of Bengaluru. As part of this initiative,

First randomisation of EVMs/VVPATs to be held on March 23

Mamata woos voters with 10 commitments, says Bengal will be destination for industry

Mamata Banerjees promises range from industrial infrastructure, upgraded schools, better healthcare and 24/7 power supply among others

Cambrian Skillsda emerges winner of Cyber Security Grand Challenge 2.0

The startup received a cash prize of 1 crore along with a trophy.

A Rs 3.24 lakh crore promise: Telanganas budget is a Congress manifesto

Hyderabad:Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Bhatti Vikramarka on Friday presented a Rs 3,24,234 crore budget for the financial year 2026

MPUAT Distributes Virat Seeds to Tribal Farmers

Udaipur, March 20, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology organised a farmer training programme under the

Sydney Sweeneys net worth soars as fashion deals and TV hits quadruple her fortune

Sydney Sweeney's net worth has quadrupled to $40 million in two years, fueled by her new lingerie line, Syrn, and lucrative fashion deals. The ac

Rupee Crosses 93 Against Dollar for the First Time

Mumbai, March 20: The Indian rupee has crossed the 93 mark against the US dollar for the first time, opening at 92.92 and later slipping to 93.08

BSEB Bihar Board Result 2026: Anticipation Builds for 28 Lakh Students

Patna, March 20: The results for the Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) for the 10th and 12th grades are expected to be released in the last w

NICE opens 1.5-km link road near Deepanjali Nagar in Bengaluru

The newly constructed four-lane stretch directly links Deepanjali Nagar junction (BHEL Circle) to NICE Road near Hosakerehalli PES College, and i

Iran is defiant nearly 3 weeks into the war, hitting oil facilities around the Gulf

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, March 20, 2026 (AP) Iran defiantly insisted Friday that it would deny its enemies their security and that it was st

BJP slams Telangana budget as recycled and directionless

$1,000 checks headed to Americans with no action required heres what to know

Americans to automatically get $1,000 verified checks for unclaimed property with no extra steps required. Millions of residents nationwide could

Gujarat Aims for a Trillion-Dollar Economy by 2030, Says CM Bhupendra Patel

Ahmedabad, March 20: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel addressed the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) state annual session in Ahmedaba

Diesel price hiked? Check latest rates in your city as premium petrol cost goes up by Rs 2

Diesel price hike: Bulk diesel prices have surged by Rs 22 per litre due to rising global crude oil costs, impacting industrial users. However, r

Eid Bank Holiday Date Confusion Cleared

New Delhi, March 20, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): Confusion among bank customers regarding holidays for Eid 2026 has now largely been resolved. Customer

Social Security COLA 2027: Early data hints at what your benefits could look like

Social Security COLA 2027 may stay near 2.8% based on early data, but it is not final yet. Inflation and oil prices are rising, which can change

6 easy and gentle ways to release back tension after a long workday

After long workdays, spinal tension is inevitable, but cracking your back shouldn't be painful. This story explores six gentle, strain-free metho

Bank Holiday Alert: When Are Banks Closed for Eid in 2026?

Mumbai, March 20: The confusion surrounding bank holidays for Eid in 2026 has largely been clarified. Customers are advised to check their states

The Shah Rukh Khan song that features 15+ Bollywood films

Hyderabad: Shah Rukh Khan, often called the King of Romance, has given Indian cinema some of its most iconic love stories. From Dilwale Dulhania

Upendra Kushwaha Affirms Nitish Model Will Prevail in Bihar Amid CM Speculation

Patna, March 20: The political landscape in Bihar is buzzing with discussions regarding the next Chief Minister following Chief Minister Nitish K

Quote of the day by Arthur Conan Doyle: 'Once you eliminate the impossible, whatever remains, no matter how improbable, must be...' - life lessons on critical thinking and logic by creator of Sherlock Holmes and A Study in Scarlet author

Quote of the day by Arthur Conan Doyle: Arthur Conan Doyle, creator of Sherlock Holmes, offered a powerful quote on truth and logic. His words em

Prepare plan to prevent traffic congestion at Anandapuram Junction, MLA and Collector tell NHAI

They call for immediate steps and long-term strategy as traffic likely to increase with Bhogapuram airport

Tamil Nadu Assembly election 2026: Can you vote if your voter ID card has spelling mistakes?

ECI says, clerical errors, spelling mistakes, etc., in the EPIC could be ignored provided the identity of the elector can be established by the E

Top news of the day: Premium petrol prices hiked by up to 2-3/litre; fire at Kuwait refinery as Gulf states come under drone, missile attacks

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Navigational rights and freedoms of merchant and commercial vessels must be respected: India

LONDON, Mar 20: Voicing deep concern over the evolving situation in West Asia, India has called for de-escalation through dialogue while assertin

Lt Governor Greets People On Eid -ul-Fitr

Jammu, Mar 20: The Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has extended his heartiest greetings to the people on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, which is be

Jio Maintains Lead in Mobile, Broadband Segments

New Delhi, March 20, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): JM Financial has stated that Reliance Jio has further strengthened its lead in Indias telecom market,

Loud singing on Bengaluru Metro: Young passengers deboarded, 14 penalised by police

A viral clip shows a group occupying the ladies coach, sitting on the floor and singing Hindi songs, in violation of norms. The video drew widesp

World Oral Health Day Celebrated at Pacific Dental College

Udaipur, March 20, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): Pacific Dental College & Hospital marked World Oral Health Day on Friday with enthusiasm under the theme

Meet Bharadwajan, a trained pilot, who performs the traditional Araiyar sevai in Srirangam

Bharadwajan Araiyar explains how the sacred performance tradition continues unbroken in Srirangam across centuries.

Delhi Launches 300 New Electric Buses to Enhance Public Transport

New Delhi, March 20: Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurated several key projects from the Indraprastha Bus Depot on Friday. She flagged off 300 n

TDP office employee dies in midnight brawl in Srikakulam

Indian killed in Saudi Arabia as Iran strikes escalate, Tehran says war will go on

The Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia on Friday, March 20, confirmed that an Indian national was killed during recent attacks in the Kingdom on Marc

Government blocks 300 illegal gambling and betting platforms

Banned entities include sports betting portals, casino platforms offering slots and roulette, live dealer tables, betting exchanges functioning l

Indian Citizen Dies in Riyadh Amid Ongoing Conflict in the Region

New Delhi, March 20: An Indian citizen has tragically died in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as the conflict between the United States-Israel and Iran con

Prices of flats in Hyderabad real estate market may jump due to global crisis

Hyderabad: The prices of flats in Hyderabad may increase as the global shipping crisis begins to impact the real estate market. The disruption ca

Exiled Iranian writer Shahrnush Parsipur on her International Booker Prize-nominated novella

Published in 1989, the book was seen as an act of insurrection and Parsipur was jailed, while the novella was banned

China welcomes Vikram Doraiswami's appointment as India's new Envoy

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian told a media briefing that envoys are an important bridge for fostering friendly and cooperative rela

LPG shortage brings Nagapattinam boatyards to a halt; hundreds lose work

Of the four yards, one has shut down while work in the others has slowed drastically; the repair segment which engages at least 500 workers has

CMs office should not directly entertain requests for posting and transfer: Karnataka High Court

The highest authority of the State has better and more important work to perform than interfering with the transfer

Allegations of Political Pressure in West Bengal: Suvendu Adhikari Questions Police Actions

Kolkata, March 20: Suvendu Adhikari, the Leader of the Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly, accused local police of attempting to coerce a pro

Avalanche Alert Issued For North Kashmir With Medium Danger Expected Above 2,600 Metres

SRINAGAR, Mar 20: Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory Disaster Management Authority on Friday issued an avalanche warning for the higher reaches of

Biryani to sheer khurma: The Eid dastarkhwan in Hyderabad

With Eid tomorrow, homes in Hyderabad have already awakened from the deep spiritual slumber of Ramzan, replaced by a festive electricity that pul

Ruby Mills moves up on incorporating wholly-owned subsidiaries

Mumbai, March 20 (Udaipur Kiran): Ruby Mills is currently trading at Rs. 204.10, up by 3.55 points or 1.77% from its previous closing of Rs. 200.

NBCC (India) soars on securing orders worth Rs 319.78 crore

Mumbai, March 20 (Udaipur Kiran): NBCC (India) is currently trading at Rs. 85.47, up by 2.31 points or 2.78% from its previous closing of Rs. 83.

TCS moves up on signing MoU with ABB to strengthen IT, AI, and engineering partnership

Mumbai, March 20 (Udaipur Kiran): Tata Consultancy Services is currently trading at Rs. 2377.60, up by 21.05 points or 0.89% from its previous cl

Himachal Pradeshs Economy on a Strong and Stable Growth Path, Says CM Sukhu

Shimla, March 20: Chief Minister Sukhu stated on Friday that Himachal Pradeshs economy is on a robust and stable growth trajectory. While present

Terror Case: Delhi HC Grants Bail To 2 UAPA Accused Noting Prolonged Incarceration

New Delhi, Mar 20: The Delhi High Court on Friday granted bail to two men accused in a UAPA case over an alleged conspiracy to undertake terroris

Indian national killed in Saudi Arabia due to recent events of March 18, says embassy

RAYADH, Mar 20: An Indian national was killed in Saudi Arabia due to the recent events of March 18, the Indian Embassy announced on Friday. In a

Vibhor Steel Tubes soars on bagging order worth Rs 16.87 crore

Mumbai, March 20 (Udaipur Kiran): Vibhor Steel Tubes is currently trading at Rs. 116.90, up by 4.00 points or 3.54% from its previous closing of

Pakistani militant involved in fatal attack on police killed: Officials

PESHAWAR, Mar 20:A wanted militant allegedly involved in a fatal attack on police has been killed in northwest Pakistans Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, offi

JSW Cement surges on commissioning production at Rajasthan cement plant

Mumbai, March 20 (Udaipur Kiran): JSW Cement is currently trading at Rs. 117.10, up by 2.30 points or 2.00% from its previous closing of Rs. 114.

Shruti Haasan Shares a Delicious and Healthy Snack Recipe

Mumbai, March 20: Actress Shruti Haasan is not only busy with her work but also very active on social media. She frequently shares fun moments fr

Post Congress-Raijor Dal alliance, BJP eyes Sibsagar seat

NDA constituent Asom Gana Parishad has nominated MLA Prodip Hazarika against Akhil Gogoi in the eastern Assam constituency; CM Himanta Sarma says

Wipro rises on launching new hub at Gandhinagar GIFT City

Mumbai, March 20 (Udaipur Kiran): Wipro is currently trading at Rs. 190.35, up by 1.80 points or 0.95% from its previous closing of Rs. 188.55 on

Lemon Tree Hotels gains on signing new resort in Lonavala

Mumbai, March 20 (Udaipur Kiran): Lemon Tree Hotels is currently trading at Rs. 107.30, up by 0.95 points or 0.89% from its previous closing of R

NTPC jumps on signing MoU with Octopus Energy Group

Mumbai, March 20 (Udaipur Kiran): NTPC is currently trading at Rs. 382.15, up by 8.20 points or 2.19% from its previous closing of Rs. 373.95 on

Leo Dryfruits rises on inking supply pact with Haldiram for processed cashew, food products

Mumbai, March 20 (Udaipur Kiran): Leo Dryfruits & Spices Trading is currently trading at Rs. 47.00, up by 0.23 points or 0.49% from its previous

Dr Jitendra Conferred Lifetime Achievement Award For Medicine, Diabetes At Chennai Meet

CHENNAI, Mar 20 : Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievance

J&K Govt Constitutes Technical Appraisal Committee For Vetting Of Specifications For Project Classroom Digital Board

J&K Govt Constitutes Technical Appraisal Committee For Vetting Of Specifications For Project Classroom Digital Board See Order Copy Click Here..

Kashmir Travel Mart 2026 to Boost Tourism, Says CM Omar Abdullah

Jammu and Kashmir prepares to showcase its scenic and cultural richness as around 250 stakeholders converge for the two-day event in April.

J&K Govt Constitutes Technical Panel To Review AI Use In ACB Investigations

JAMMU, Mar 20: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has constituted a Technical Appraisal Committee (TAC) to examine the proposed use of Artificial I

Happy Eid-ul-Fitr 2026 Images: 100 best Eid Mubarak wishes, quotes and messages to share

Eid Mubarak Images: Eid-ul-Fitr, a joyous occasion marking the end of Ramadan, fosters togetherness and gratitude. This year, 2026, offers a chan

BRS terms budget highly disappointing with no cheer to any section or sector

Partys Deputy Floor Leader Harish Rao says all key indicators of growth slipped compared to the previous government

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta flags off 300 EV buses, accelerates move to 6,100-strong electric fleet

Telangana Budget 2026-27| 5% increase in allocation to Minorities Welfare

The 3,769 crore allocation is 184 crore more than the financial year 2025-26

Centre will 'take away' people's citizenship in name of NRC, Census after Bengal polls: Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee claims the Centre plans to revoke citizenship through NRC and Census after state elections. She allege

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Spiritual Leader Commits Suicide in Karnatakas Raichur District

Mumbai, March 20: A 58-year-old spiritual leader tragically took his own life at his monastery in Raichur district, Karnataka, leaving the local

Naidu Orders Full Assessment of Crop Losses, Reviews LPG Supply Amid Global Tensions

Chandrababu Naidu directs officials to submit complete report on crop damages within two days and ensure uninterrupted LPG supply across the stat

Missing Woman Reunited With Family After 11 Years In J&Ks Poonch: Police

JAMMU, Mar 20: The police of Poonch district, under Police Station Surnkot, have reunited a woman from Uttar Pradesh with her family after eleven

Indian Americans Forum organizes scholarship distribution in Warangal

Hyderabad: The Indian Americans Forum (IAF) has organized a community Iftar party and scholarship distribution program for school students in War

'Trump called Somalis garbage': Durbin blasts POTUS as Minnesota witness breaks down over ICE raid

Sandipa Dhar Transforms Her Perspective with Neena Guptas Wisdom on the Set of Chumbak

Mumbai, March 20: In the film industry, there is no guaranteed formula for success. It is often unpredictable when a particular project might cha

Telangana Budget: Rs 12,789 crore for transport, boost for TGSRTC, Hyderabad Metro

Hyderabad: Riding high on the Mahalakshmi Scheme, the Telangana government proposed an allocation of Rs 12,789 crore for the Transport, Roads, an

Eid al Fitr Mehndi Designs 2026: Easy and simple front hand, back hand, Arabic and Chand inspired styles to elevate your festive look

Simple mehndi designs Eid: Each style here is paired with high-quality visual examples to inspire your Eid lookwhether you prefer minimal eleganc

VIDEO: President Droupadi Murmu seeks blessings from Premanand Maharaj, offers prayers at Neem Karori Ashram, and inaugurates new cancer block in Vrindavan

President Droupadi Murmu visited Vrindavan, sought blessings from Saint Premanand Maharaj, performed puja at Neem Karori Ashram, and inaugurated

Why gold and silver prices are surging more than 1% today after a big crash: Gold rebounds to $4,662 and silver climbs above $72 will the rebound last or fade again?

Why gold and silver prices are surging more than 1% today after a big crash: Gold and silver prices surged over 1% today as gold hit $4,662 and s

Structural changes in blood plasma proteins may reflect earliest signs of Alzheimers disease: Study

New Delhi, Mar 20: A new type of blood test that analyses the folding of amino acids rather than their amounts may detect earliest biological sig