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Jairam Ramesh flays BJP MPs' praise of Modi, compares Parliament to North Korea's Assembly

The Congress leader called it unfortunate that the Modi government is totally allied with Israel and afraid of Trump

Man who killed police officer with his service revolver executed in Florida

Billy Leon Kearse, 53, was pronounced dead at 6:24 p.m. following a three-drug injection at Florida State Prison near Starke. He was condemned fo

Silent surge in districts: Door-to-door screening reveals uneven burden of NCDs in Karnataka

A senior official said the district-level variations underline the need for targeted public health strategies rather than a uniform approach

Viraj Profiles Hosts Indradhanush of the Soul, Celebrating the International Appreciation of Indian Heritage

PlasmaLeap Raises A$30 Million to Accelerate Zero-Emissions Production of Fertilisers and Fuels

Strategic and institutional investors including Yara International back PlasmaLeap to develop Green Fertiliser Technology

H T Parekh Foundation hosts inaugural Harsha Parekh Librarian Awards to honour Indias librarians working with children

Huawei Collaborates with GCC to Launch the AIDC Ecosystem Co-construction Initiative

Godrej Properties acquires 5-acre land parcel on Kolkata's EM Bypass

Godrej expects the premium residential project to be developed on the site to generate revenues of approximately 1,650 crore

High tension wire falls on shops in Bachupally, 20 shops gutted

Hyderabad: Around 20 furniture shops were completely gutted after a high-tension power line fell on one of them near KGR convention hall at Bachu

Pentagon dispute bolsters Anthropic reputation but raises questions about AI readiness in military

Anthropic's chatbot Claude, for the first time, outpaced rival ChatGPT in phone app downloads in the United States this week

U.S. says 2,000 targets hit as Iran retaliates across Gulf

With global energy prices on the rise, U.S. President Donald Trump said the U.S. Navy was ready to escort oil tankers through the Strait of Hormu

How regulatory gaps turn sanitation work deadly

Under the Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act, 2013, a manual scavenger is defined as a person engaged in

IDF Strikes Hundreds of Targets in Iran, Lebanon

In southern Lebanon, Israel continued operations targeting Hezbollah-run sites

Massive blaze guts 15 furniture sheds in Bachupally; no casualties reported

Telangana Fire Department personnel were engaged in firefighting operations at furniture sheds in Bachupally of Hyderabad to ensure embers do not

Congress split as Senate nears vote on Iran strikes

Congress is deeply divided over President Trump's military actions against Iran. Democrats question the administration's shifting justifications

Israel-Iran war: Some stranded travellers in Dubai pay huge sums for private flights out

Demand for charter flights has skyrocketed, with some people paying up to $ 2,32,000 as major airports in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha, Qatar, were

China's factory activity contracts for a second month

China economy: The official manufacturing purchasing managers index, or PMI, slipped to 49 from 49.3 in January, a four-month low, the National B

IS Sadan PS Sub-Inspector Suspended

Taking a serious note of the Sub-Inspectors behavior, Sajjanar placed him under suspension until further orders

China to unveil priorities for coming 5 years at major annual political meeting

Bangkok: Chinas ceremonial legislature is set to meet Thursday, where it will unveil the countrys policy direction and economic goals for the com

Party is bigger than individuals, says Congress MP Manickam Tagore who advocated power sharing with DMK

In a message on social media, Mr. Tagore emphasised the importance of discipline and unity within the organisation

'You guys can misrepresent it': Marco Rubio rejects claim Israel pushed US into war with Iran

Telangana, AP tourists stranded in Bahrain Seek Govt's Help Amid Escalating West Asia Conflict

The group had travelled to Bahrain on a tourist visa on February 24 and was scheduled to return to Hyderabad after four days. However, their depa

Tensions flare as US lawmakers question Iran wars costs, risks and strategy

WASHINGTON, March 4, 2026 (AP) Tensions flared as questions mounted at the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday over the Trump administrations shifting ratio

Congress to seal seat-sharing pact with DMK on March 4 in significant breakthrough in negotiations

Rahul Gandhi has reportedly conveyed his approval to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge to go ahead with the deal

Mojtaba Khamenei Chosen as Irans Next Supreme Leader: Report

There has been no independent confirmation from official Iranian state media regarding the development

Who Were The First Four US Soldiers Killed In Iran Strikes

Among six US military deaths so far, the four soldiers were members of an Iowa unit of the US Army Reserve.

Israel-Iran War Live Updates: Iranian Missile Targets US Base At Al-Udeid, Qatar

US-Israel-Iran War Live Updates: An Iranian ballistic missile hit the United States' military base at Al-Udeid on Tuesday, Qatar's defence minist

Could Take Months: Former US Security Adviser's Iran War Prediction

I terms of the operation itself, I think four to five weeks is a minimum. I think this could take months, John Bolton said.

Firefighters Struggled for 5 Hours to Douse Flames in Bachupally

Multiple fire engines rushed to the spot and battled the flames for over five hours. After sustained efforts, the fire was finally brought under

How to remove permanent Holi colour from face safely in simple, easy steps at home and mistakes you should avoid

How to remove Holi colour from face: After playing Holi, we should remove chemical-laden colours from our face, hair and nails in a gentle and sa

Iran's Ability to Hit Back Declining: US Central Command Chief

Admiral Cooper also stated that no Iranian naval vessels were currently operating in the Arabian Gulf or the Strait of Hormuz

US-Israel attack on Iran Day 5 updates: Israel's airstrikes intensify, leadership vacuum deepens in Iran & Trump's four objectives

Israel Iran War News Day 5: The Iran-Israel conflict intensifies on its fifth day. Both nations are expanding military actions beyond their borde

Copa del Rey: Atletico Madrid loses 0-3 to Barcelona, but advances to final 4-3 on aggregate

Diego Simeone's team will play in the final for the first time since it won its 10th Copa trophy in the 2012-13 season; Real Sociedad takes on At

Why India needs to radically think its doctoral education programmes

India faces many real-world problems that could benefit from high-quality PhD research. These issues span public health, agriculture, sustainabil

What space images show about the strikes on Irans missile bases?

America and Israel have jointly attacked Iran, focusing on its ballistic missile sites. Specialized bombs are being used to strike underground fa

US Fuelling Wars To Block India, China, Russia's Rise, Says Iran Diplomat

Iran signalled a willingness to talk to end the current conflict with the US and Israel, but only with dignity and without being dictated to.

Jairam Ramesh compares Parliament to North Koreas Assembly

Thiruvananthapuram: Congress leader and senior parliamentarian Jairam Ramesh has criticised BJP MPs for excessively praising Prime Minister Naren

Holi 2026: From Balam Pichkari to Rang Barse, top 10 Bollywood songs you can use for your Instagram reels, Facebook and Snapchat videos

Hit Holi songs: Holi and Bollywood songs go together. People play vibrant tracks to enjoy the festival of colours and also to make videos for soc

Nearly 3 million illegal immigrants leave US, says DHS Secretary Noem

Washington: Nearly three million illegal aliens have left the United States of America during President Donald Trumps second term as a result of

Finland President Alexander Stubb is in India from March 4 to 7

The visit, featuring a high-level delegation of Ministers, officials, and business leaders, aims to strengthen bilateral ties and expand cooperat

BTS Drops Much-Awaited Tracklist from New Album Arirang Ahead of Release

The live event celebrates the release of BTS's fifth studio album, Arirang, which explores the group's identity, roots and evolution.

CENTCOM briefing highlights shrinking Iranian threat: 'Iran's ability to hit back declining...'

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's son emerges as leading choice to be his successor

Iran's Assembly of Experts met to select a new supreme leader, with Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the recently deceased leader, reportedly emerging as

6L kids born with anomalies per year but no national registry to track them

India faces a critical gap in tracking nearly 6 lakh babies born annually with congenital anomalies, as these conditions increasingly contribute

US, Ecuadorian forces took action in Ecuador to combat drug trafficking, US military says

Ecuadorian and U.S. forces, under the direction of the U.S. Southern Command, have initiated operations targeting designated terrorist organizati

This Assam startup makes sustainable paper from water hyacinth

Wildlife enthusiasts Aniket Dhar and Rupankar Bhattacharjee turn an invasive aquatic weed into chemical-free paper while supporting local livelih

Why you should worry about the other war on Irans border

Afghanistan war: Pakistan has launched airstrikes against Taliban positions in Afghanistan, escalating tensions in an already unstable region. Th

Holi 2026: Ten ChatGPT photo editing, Gemini AI, Nano banana prompts you can use to create AI images and share on Instagram, WhatsApp and Facebook

Holi prompts for ChatGPT, Gemini: On this Holi, you can use ChatGPT and Google Gemini to make AI images of yourself, your friends, family and lov

Indian startups raised $1.4B in February; Brewing authentic kombucha

If not for the Neysa transaction, the total funding raised would have been around the $800-900 million range, which could be termed as relatively

Ravi Shankar to head Lok Sabha privileges panel

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has formed the committee of privileges. This important panel will examine complaints of breach of privilege. BJP MP Ra

Orchid Park added to Kazirangas attractions in Assam

Assam Chief Minister inaugurated the park on a day a Sikkim specialist announced a hybrid orchid named after the prime rhino habitat

Word of the day - Vituperative

Vituperative is a word that describes intensely critical, abusive language, often seen in journalism and politics. Originating from Latin for 'to

Bihar CM Nitish Kumars son likely to join active politics soon: JD(U) leaders

Posters of Nishant Kumar demanding him to join active politics too had earlier adorned walls of the JD-U state headquarters in Patna

Pentagon identifies first US soldiers killed in Iran war

Four U.S. Army Reserve soldiers from an Iowa-based unit were killed in a drone strike on a military facility in Kuwait. The soldiers, aged 20 to

Wife of Stranded Hyderabad Tourist in Bahrain Appeals for Govt Help

The tourists had travelled to Bahrain on February 24 on tourist visas and were scheduled to return after four days

'We've knocked out Iranian Navy, Air Force; nothing left': Trump delivers update on Iran War

Trinamool cries foul over tea garden workers struck off electoral rolls or kept in adjudication list

In January, the ECI allowed records of Tea Gardens and Cinchona plantations as documents for SIR 2026

Three Rounds of Negotiations Failed Before Military Action on Iran: US

For weeks, American diplomats sat across the table with officials from Iran and tried to reach a deal

Happy Holi 2026 Wishes HD Images: Check pictures, quotes, messages, greetings to share on WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook on March 4

Happy Holi 2026 Wishes Hd Images: Holi, the festival of colours, is celebrated with zeal and joy in India, and on this day, people apply colours

Religare Broking bets on GAILs gradual recovery; sees 24-month upside: Ajit Mishra

Trump administration debates allowing Tencent to keep its gaming stakes: Report

The White House is reportedly debating whether to let Tencent retain its stakes in major video game companies, including U.S. firm Epic Games and

Jaishankar speaks to European Commission Vice President Kaja Kallas, discusses Iran conflict, Gulf

Iran war: Earlier on March 1, Jaishankar spoke with his counterparts from several Gulf countries amid rising tensions in West Asia, stressing the

Bollywood stars celebrate Holi

Bollywood celebrities have taken to their respective social media accounts to extend warm wishes on the occasion of the festival of Holi, on the

If Iran's Nuclear Talks Collapse During A War: What Happens Next (And What Doesn't)

The most immediate shift after diplomatic breakdown is not a nuclear explosion - it is the loss of monitoring.

Congress MP Imran Masood meets representative of Irans late Supreme leader, offers condolences

Mr. Masood described the death of the Iranian leader Khamenei as a sad event and personally conveyed his sympathies during the meeting

Esha Gupta, Sonal Chauhan return to India

Actors Esha Gupta, Sonal Chauhan who were stranded in the United Arab Emirates amid the ongoing West Asia conflict, have safely returned to India

Trump's Commerce chief Howard Lutnick agrees to testify in congressional Epstein probe

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has agreed to testify in the congressional inquiry of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the chairman o

100 days to FIFA World Cup: how Iran war could impact US-Mexico-Canada tournament`

Organisers are already grappling with security concerns in Mexico, scaled-back fan festivals in several US cities and criticism over high ticket

US, Israel attacks Iran: AIMPLB urges UN to take steps for ceasefire

The All India Muslim Personal Law Board has strongly condemned the US-Israel's actions against Iran, calling for immediate international interven

Mojtaba, Son Of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Elected Iran's New Supreme Leader: Report

Mojtaba, was chosen as Khamenei's successor by Iran's Assembly of Experts, Israeli media said.

Defence executives plan to meet at White House as strikes on Iran diminish stockpiles

Top US defense firms are meeting the White House Friday to accelerate weapons production. This comes as the Pentagon seeks to replenish stocks de

Can Buttler Rekindle HIS Magic in Semis?

ICC Mens T20 World Cup Mumbai, March 3: Runs have dried up from Jos Buttlers bat at ICC events of late but England are banking on their white-bal

Vaughan believes England have better spinners than India

ICC Mens T20 World Cup Mumbai, March 3: Former England captain Michael Vaughan has backed Englands spin attack over Indias ahead of Thursdays T20

WI team stranded in India due to intl airspace restrictions

ICC Mens T20 World Cup New Delhi, March 3: The West Indies cricket teams departure from India after its exit from the T20 World Cup has been dela

France deploys nuclear-powered carrier to protect allies as Iran conflict widens

Macron also confirmed the deployment of Rafale fighter jets, air-defence systems and airborne radar capabilities to the region.

Indias nets take a lunar timeout

ICC Mens T20 World Cup Mumbai, March 3: The Indian cricket team delayed Tuesdays evening training session by over an hour due to the lunar eclips

Captains hold key to Proteas semis test vs NZ

ICC Mens T20 World Cup T20 WC | SEMI-FINAL 1 Match starts at 7 pm Kolkata, March 3: South African skipper Aiden Markram will be asked probing que

Nepal to vote in first election since Gen Z-led protests toppled government

Nepal's general election follows youth-led protests demanding cleaner politics and jobs, which resulted in deaths and government resignation. Vot

India, England know each other well, says Sam Curran

ICC Mens T20 World Cup Mumbai, Mar 3: Set for a third consecutive semifinal clash at the T20 World Cup, India and England wont have any secrets t

Under pressure, Karnataka to revise internal quota of SC communities

Karnataka's Congress government is reconsidering its decision to fill 56,432 government posts without internal reservation for Scheduled Castes.

Morning Digest: Fire near U.S. consulate in Dubai after drone attack; Congress and DMK fail to seal T.N. seat-sharing pact, and more

Here is a select list of stories to start the day

Nitish's son Nishant set for political launch ahead of Rajya Sabha election

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's son, Nishant Kumar, is reportedly set to enter politics, marking a shift from his father's stance against dyn

BJP to contest 2 Bihar Rajya Sabha seats, Nitin Nabin to make Parliament debut

Move To Cement Party President's Presence In National Politics

Iranians viewed by US as potential leaders died in strikes, Trump Says

Amidst escalating Middle East conflict, President Trump acknowledged uncertainty over Iran's future leadership, with key figures reportedly kille

Arsenal Eye Title Redemption Under Mikel Arteta

London, March 3: For nearly 22 years, Arsenals pursuit of a Premier League crown has been shadowed by lingering accusations that they flattered

Indian womens team rues lack of proper playing kits

New Delhi, March 3: In an embarrassing development that exposed mismanagement within the All India Football Federation (AIFF), national team play

Meghalayas Sachin clinches Boccia gold

From Special Correspondent New Delhi, March 3: Sachin Chamaria, a noted para-athlete from Meghalaya, has won a gold medal (individual) and a silv

Rashmika wears sindoor, mangalsutra for lunch date with Vijay; fans say 'their never-ending post-wedding appearances'

Newlyweds Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda, married on February 26 in Udaipur, the couple dropped Sangeet photos featuring family dances.

Meghalayas Aneesh Sangma shines in INRC

From Our Correspondent Tura, March 3: Meghalayas Aneesh M Sangma capped a remarkable debut season by finishing as first runner-up in the Gypsy Ca

Friends United register win in District League T20

By Our Reporter Shillong, March 3: Friends United secured a comfortable eight-wicket victory over Sohra Combine in Match 21 of the 5th District L