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Congress Demands Disqualification of Two Legislators Over Allegations of Defection in Odisha

Bhubaneswar, March 18: The Congress Party in Odisha has formally requested the disqualification of two of its legislators by submitting a petitio

Iran vows to attack Gulf energy centres after U.S.-Israel strike on its gas field

IRGC issues urgent evacuation orders for people living near oil and gas infra in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE which have become legitimate targets fo

India Approves Ambitious Industrial Development Plan for 100 Plug-and-Play Parks

New Delhi, March 18: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the ambitious India Industrial Development Plan. Th

Protests, dejection and call for retirement after several Trinamool Congress MLAs lose the ticket

In the list of candidates announced on March 17, Trinamool Congress has dropped around 74 legislators and shifted another 15 MLA to different con

Five years on, Puducherry set to test double engine model as NDA seeks second term

AINRC-BJP alliance banks on stability and welfare delivery during a relatively calmer tenure; Congress-DMK bloc fights internal rift while it att

Sudden rain lashes Vijayawada, thunderstorms likely to continue in A.P. this week

Telangana CM turns KCR, KTRs own words on Musi River against them in Assembly

Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy questioned the honesty of Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) chief K Chandrasekhar Rao (KCR) and it

Harshvardhan Rane Gets in Beast Mode for Force 3 Action Scenes

Mumbai, March 18: Actor Harshvardhan Rane is making headlines with his upcoming film Force 3. The shooting has commenced in Gujarat, and Rane is

HYDRAA fences 3 acre of land in Vengal Rao Nagar worth Rs 600 crore

Hyderabad: Hyderabad Disaster Response and Assets Protection Agency (HYDRAA)on Wednesday, March 18, fenced three acre of land in Vengal Rao Nagar

Delhi to Enhance Disaster Management with AI and Integrated Command Center

New Delhi, March 18: A meeting of the Delhi State Disaster Management Authority (DSDMA) was held on Wednesday, chaired by Lieutenant Governor Tar

IPL 2026 Countdown | Capitals need to deliver at optimum capacity to fulfil their elusive dream

The core of the DC squad isnt different to the last season, where it finished fifth after a sparkling start; Rahul will shoulder the responsibili

Tribal Affairs Minister meets Vietnam counterpart to discuss Memorandum of Cooperation

Draft memorandum approved; Tribal Affairs Minister invited to Vietnam to witness signing of final agreement; collaboration potential in livelihoo

Are publication of books, manufacture of prasadam by temples an industrial activity, Supreme Court asks

The question was posed by Justice B.V. Nagarathna, who is part of a nine-judge Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant examining the am

Corporation status fuels Karaikudis demand for new district

Job Opportunity at Visakhapatnam Port Authority: Apply by April 15

Amaravati, March 18: If you are on the lookout for a government job, this news is for you. The Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA), one of the cou

Easy Ways to Stay Healthy Amid Busy Lives: From Oats to Sprouts, No Cooking Required

New Delhi, March 18: In todays fast-paced world, many people lack the time or convenience to cook at home. As a result, they often resort to junk

Man arrested for sexually assaulting boy

The Left is going to win the propaganda war, says CPI(M)s Dr Thomas Isaac | Kerala Elections 2026

In this sharp take, the CPI(M) Central Committee member explains that the Left was losing the propaganda battle despite strong governance and dev

Hundreds of devotees take up fire-walk at Periya Mariamman temple in Srivilliputtur

Flying squad seizes 35 lakh of unaccounted cash

Police seize 98.5 kg ganja in Coimbatore; arrest five

Tripuras Development and Welfare Progress Under CM Manik Saha

Agartala, March 18: Tripuras Chief Minister Manik Saha stated on Wednesday that the BJP government in the state prioritizes good governance, deve

Indian Open Squash: Om Semwal Triumphs in Thrilling Match, Tanvi Khanna Secures Straight Games Victory

New Delhi, March 18: The opening day of the Indian Open 2026 Squash Championship saw mixed results for the host players. Indias Om Semwal deliver

2-3 drones sighted along Indias border every day: Parliament panel report

As many as 967 cases of drone incursions occurred, which were intercepted or neutralised, resulting in the seizure of 710 ammunitions, 75 arms an

Second edition of IOS SAGAR set to boost maritime cooperation in Indian Ocean Region

Designed as a unique operational engagement programme, IOS SAGAR enables naval personnel from friendly foreign countries to train and sail togeth

Equity analysts cut forecast earnings for OMCs

Gandhi Bunakar mela opens in Vijayawada

The national-level handloom exhibition aimed at supporting handloom weavers and promoting traditional textiles will continue till March 31

Five working groups of hospitals, insurers proposed on health insurance

The aim is to improve insurance penetration, transparency and the overall patient experience by addressing long-standing operational gaps and coo

Watch: Israel ramps up campaign against Irans top leadership, kills Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib

Israel said its forces have assassinated another top Iranian official, Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib, adding that the military has been aut

Why Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge premieres were cancelled today: Aditya Dhar breaks silence

Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge experienced widespread premiere show cancellations and delays across India on its release day, primarily impacting Kann

Telangana ACB Arrests Two Government Employees on Corruption Charges

Hyderabad, March 18: The Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has arrested two government employees in connection with a corruption case. The i

Adulterated pickle manufacturing unit busted in Hyderabad, two held

Hyderabad: Two individuals were apprehended by the Kulsumpura police on Wednesday, March 18, for preparing and selling adulterated pickles withou

Plastic product prices likely to rise 50-60% as polymer prices shoot up

The cost of a small water bottle is about 2 and if prices rises it would cost more than 3, industry officials said

Delhis Air Quality Deteriorates, But Signs of Improvement Emerge

New Delhi, March 18: Delhis air quality has once again raised concerns as the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) reported that the average Ai

A Galaxy of Icons at Telangana Gaddar Film Awards (TGFA) 2025

Under the Visionary Leadership of CM Shri A. Revanth Reddy, TGFA 2025 Brings Together Indias Biggest Icons to Honour the Heartbeat of Telanganas

Wheres the Minister, asks Speaker; says Question Hour more important than meetings

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla also urges MPs not to chat when the House takes up obituary references, says it is not a good practice

Major Crackdown on LPG Hoarding in New Delhi: 46 Cylinders Seized, Four Arrested

New Delhi, March 18: The Special Staff Team of the police in the national capital, New Delhi, conducted a significant operation on Wednesday in t

Teachers To Hold Mass Protest On March 20

The union warned that it will announce further action if there is no response. It also asked the state government and the education department to

HC directive on removing Prosopis juliflora hailed: MDMK leader Vaiko to start a peoples movement

The MDMK leader said that the court, on realising the gravity of the situation with regard to the presence of karuvelam trees, and how they affec

Students urged to focus on development of districts, villages

Uttarakhand CM Dhami Welcomes Central Cabinets Small Hydro Power Initiative

Dehradun, March 18: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami expressed his delight on Wednesday over two significant decisions made by the

Centre: LPG Supply Concern Persists Amid West Asia Conflict

Separately, the government said Indian-flagged oil tanker Jag Laadki reached Mundra port in Gujarat after sailing from Fujairah in the UAE despit

Iran arrests alleged 'monarchist' networks, suspected spies as war rages

It was not immediately clear how many individuals were involved in the alleged cells

Congress Opposes Unopposed Election In Baramati

The byelection was necessitated by the death of former deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar, an eight-term MLA from Baramati: Reports

Hours after killing pregnant YouTuber wife for dowry, man held

Hyderabad: Hours after allegedly killing his 20-year-old wife over dowry, Haribabu was caught by the police on Tuesday, March 17. The victim, Vai

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Disburses 226 Crore to Displaced Families from Polavaram Project

Amaravati, March 18: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu handed over a check of 226.61 crore to families displaced by the Polavara

Hyderabad quiz whiz who built a USD 100 bn empire: The Shantanu Narayen story

It was a cold winter evening in New Delhi towards the end of December 1993. A delegation from Apple Computers, US, was holding a media briefing a

Did you do assignments for DoW?': Peter confronts Mullin on FBI reports of classified travel

BJP urges traditional Ugadi celebrations to strengthen community bonds

Visit prominent temples in villages across districts and actively participate in the celebrations along with local communities, says party State

Scottish lawmakers vote against allowing assisted dying

Polls consistently show about 80% of British people support the legalisation of assisted dying

Manipal Hospital Varthur Road Celebrates World Kidney Day 2026 by Honouring Kidney Champions

Simplilearn and Sad Business School, University of Oxford, Partner To Launch Three AI-Focused Programmes To Equip Leaders for Enterprise Transformation

Launch of three programmes addressing critical AI talent shortage through accessible, practice-led learning in business analytics, strategic deci

Dreame Technology expands its product portfolio with the launch of L40 Ultra AE and D20 Ultra All-in-one robotic vacuums in India

Indonesia arrests four military officers allegedly involved in acid attack on activist

The activist was attacked after recording a podcast episode about the militarys expanding role in Indonesian politics

Ugadi festivities at Kanaka Durga temple to commence on March 19

In view of heavy rush during weekends and festival days, new parking regulations have been introduced as per the directions of the State Home Dep

Watch: Indias trade deficit doubles: Iran war shock & export slump explained | Business Matters

Indias exports slipped in February even before the effect of the war in Iran started to kick in. Why is this so? And what lies ahead, given that

I was nothing, still she loved me: Mullin gets teary-eyed praising his wife in Senate hearing

Humayun Kabir Claims Bengals Deputy Chief Minister Will Be Muslim

Kolkata, March 18: Humayun Kabir, founder of the Janata Unnayan Party, has asserted that the next Deputy Chief Minister of West Bengal will be a

Up to $10,000 tax deduction on cars? Heres who qualifies and how to claim it

New US tax rule gives car buyers a chance to save money. People can get a tax deduction on car loan interest if they buy a new vehicle made in th

No State Govt Role in TD MP Mahesh Kumars Bail, Says Revanth

Chief Minister said due process was followed by the police in granting station bail

Govt bans Sarke Chunar; Nora Fatehi distances herself from lyrics row

Karnataka seeks relaxation in building height norms around Bengaluru airports: D K Shivakumar

Karnataka's deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar has requested the central government to reconsider building height limits near Bengaluru's airpor

Row Erupts After Cosmology Expert With Political Links Held For Rape

Police have also seized several videos allegedly recorded secretly by the accused: Reports

Karnataka eyes Japan partnership for smart city solutions in Bengaluru

Karnataka is set to partner with Japan for smart city development in Bengaluru. Japanese firms will help design and implement solutions for urban

'Did you brief Prez Trump?': Sen Warner spars with DNI Gabbard, Patel over Iran War, FBI firings

Telangana High Court Reserves Verdict on Nala Act Validity

Five-judge bench hears pleas on legality, retrospective tax changes

Do not wait for symptoms: Noida doctor shares what to do immediately after a dog bite

Health experts urge immediate action for dog bites due to rabies risk, emphasizing thorough wound cleaning with soap and water for 15 minutes. Pr

BMW Brings New M2 CS Sports Car at Rs 1.66 Crore

BMW has unveiled the new M2 CS, a high-performance sports car priced at Rs 1.66 crore, with limited units available for Indian enthusiasts.

Kalliyath drives Keralas Green Steel Ambitions with Rs. 5 Billion Industrial Project

Dr. L. Ramachandrans Coimbatore A Journey through Culture and Landscapes Coffee Table Book and Documentary Launched

Father and son lost elections but both won in Supreme Court | TN Elcetions with The Hindu

P.H. Pandian and his son P.H. Manoj Pandian may have lost at the ballot box, but secured a crucial legal victory in the Supreme Court. Heres how

SSC Exam Held Smoothly on 2nd Day

No malpractice cases were booked, and no examination personnel were relieved or suspended for negligence

Army exercise Amogh Jwala showcases integrated multi-domain warfighting capability

The Indian Army's Southern Command recently concluded 'Amogh Jwala', a 13-day exercise. This drill validated advanced technology in mechanised wa

Anupam Kher Reunites with School Friend After 65 Years, Fans Celebrate Their Bond

Mumbai, March 18: Renowned actor Anupam Kher has mesmerized audiences with his powerful performances in countless films. The Padma Shri and Padma

Sri Lanka ready to welcome and support refugees from India: Minister Bimal Rathnayake

The Cabinet Minister requests Governments of India and Tamil Nadu to refrain from using them as political propaganda tool

Hyderabad's Shrinking Lakes Trigger HYDRAA Action Plan

Officials warn that the reduction in lake size and water-holding capacity has led to increased flood risk and acute urban flooding, making correc

Quote of the Day by Charles Spurgeon: Anxiety does not empty tomorrow of its sorrows Life lessons from the English preacher

The Quote of the day attributed to Charles Spurgeon reflects that while the future may hold uncertainties, strength lies in how one chooses to li

Crude Oil Tanker Reaches Paradip Amid Middle East Tensions; LPG Shortage Hits Odisha

2.5 lakh tonnes shipment from Oman ensures refinery supply as households face cooking gas crunch: Reports

China, Pak Developing Nuclear Missiles That Put US Within Range: Intel Chief

US Intelligence Chief Tulsi Gabbard, presenting the intelligence community's 2026 Annual Threat Assessment, said that Russia, China, North Korea,

India to Face Pakistan in High-Stakes Match at FIH Hockey World Cup 2026

Amsterdam, March 18: The FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 will see India clash with Pakistan on August 19 in a Pool D match. This highly anticipated gam

Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: IUML bets on youth, ushers in generational shift

Breaking from expectations of retaining most of its 15 sitting MLAs, whose average age is above 63, the party introduced 11 new faces, including

XRP price today surges past $1.50: Can the CLARITY Act drive the crypto's price to $10? Here's what traders need to know

XRP price prediction: XRP has finally moved past $1.50. Its future price depends on the CLARITY Act. This bill could classify XRP as a digital co

Karnataka Medical Education Department gives administrative approval for 300-bed Puttur Government Medical College Hospital project

Jipmer hosts academic event for undergraduate students

Complete repair work of elephant trenches and hanging solar fences in Kodagu: Khandre

The Minister notes that 38% of deaths caused by human-wildlife conflict in the State occur in Kodagu district and directs officials to increase p

Minister seeks expert committee to frame guidelines for hon. doctorates

Cgarh: 3 Sanitation Workers Die After Being Exposed To Toxic Gas

Prima facie, it appears that they died after inhaling poisonous gas inside the tank: Reports

Six held for selling adulterated paneer and dairy products; two arrested in pickle unit bust

LG Manoj Sinha Joins Shri Raghunath Jis Jammu Aarti

Jammu, Mar 18: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today called upon the people to organise daily or weekly evening aartis in the towns and vill

School Assembly News Headlines (March 19): Top National, World, Sports Updates

School Assembly News Headlines Today (March 19): Staying updated on important national, international, sports, and education news sharpens the mi