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Andhra govt to provide free electricity to weavers, powerlooms

Eligible handloom weaver families are projected to save approximately 8,640 per year, while powerloom operators could save up to 21,600 annually

Punjab and Haryana HC Seeks Centre Reply on Sikh Articles in Blue Star Case

Operation Blue Star was a military operation undertaken between June 1 and June 10, 1984, against Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale-led armed militants

CPI (Maoist) Almost Extinct Now, Naxal movement Revival Next To Impossible: Bastar IG

Bastar was historically the strategic heartland of the Maoist movement. Sustained operations in Bastar have: Disrupted the core leadership and op

Major Drug Bust in Jharkhand: Over 700 Kilograms of Opium Seized, Three Traffickers Arrested

Ranchi, March 31: Jharkhand police have achieved a significant success in their ongoing campaign against narcotics. During raids conducted in the

Greys Anatomy renewed for season 23 on ABC

Los Angeles: Greys Anatomy has been renewed for season 23, making it the longest-running medical drama on American television. Created by Shonda

Niranthara Foundations Kannada play Party from April 3 to 5

The play will be staged at the Mini Theatre (Kiru Rangamandira) on Kalamandira premises; the show will begin on three days at 7 p.m.

Two held for peddling heroin in Bengaluru

Belagavi milk union makes 12.59 crore profit

It records a turnover of 510 crore over last years 399 crore

Former MD convicted in disproportionate assets case

Hyderabad food unit owner nabbed for manufacturing adulterated ginger-garlic paste

Officials found the unit was operating in highly unsanitary conditions, using inferior quality raw materials, including garlic peels

Top news of the day: Mamata says ECs actions risk disenfranchisement of voters in Bengal; Trump tells U.K. and France to go get your own oil, and more

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FIFA Takes 'Daylight Offside' Trials To Canadian League Aiming To Overcome Euro Skeptics

The so-called daylight offside idea pushed by Arsene Wenger in recent years gives a big advantage to attackers too much, according to critics wh

PM Modi Launches 20,000 Crore Development Projects in Gujarat, Enhancing Border Security

Ahmedabad, March 31: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated various development projects worth 20,000 crore in Vav-Tharad, Gujarat, on Tuesday.

Auto LPG shortage: Uttam Kumar seeks Centres help for 1 lakh auto drivers

Hyderabad:Telangana Minister for Food and Civil Supplies N Uttam Kumar Reddy has written to Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri seeking u

BCCI Mourns the Passing of Broadcast Engineer Ian Langford

Mumbai, March 31: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has expressed profound sorrow over the passing of veteran broadcast engineer I

Passengers from Bangkok caught with Rs 8.9 crore ganja at Hyderabad airport

Hyderabad: The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence Hyderabad Zonal Unit, along with customs officials, on Tuesday, March 31, caught two passenger

Satellite images begin to show damage wrought by war on Iran and retaliatory attacks

The United States and Israel have been striking a wide variety of targets, including leadership figures in Iran, military bases, missile and air

Tamil Nadu Election 2026: full list of AIADMK candidates

All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam or the AIADMK, the party led by Edappadi K. Palaniswami, is contesting in 167 seats as part of the Natio

Major Reshuffle of Senior IAS Officers in Central Government

New Delhi, March 31: A significant reshuffle of senior IAS officers has taken place in the central government. The Appointment Committee of the C

Transform - Siemens Innovation Day 2026 demystifies industrial AI for Viksit Bharat

Mumbai hosted Siemens sixth Transform - Innovation Day, where Siemens Member of the Managing Board and CTO Peter Koerte declared that AI is going

Mumbai metros former boss Ashwini Bhide becomes citys first woman civic chief

She takes over from incumbent Bhushan Gagrani who retired from government service

Trump Says Nations Upset by High Fuel Prices Should Go Get Their Own Oil

Trump expressed his frustration toward allies that have been unwilling to help the US reopen the critical passageway in a social media post

Over 572,000 Indians Return Home from West Asia Amid Travel Adjustments

New Delhi, March 31: The government has reported that approximately 572,000 travelers have returned to India from the West Asia region. With Qata

Chanchal Kumar appointed Information and Broadcasting Secretary, Sanjay Lohiya to be Financial Services Secretary

New Delhi, March 31 (PTI): Senior IAS officer Chanchal Kumar has been appointed as Information and Broadcasting Secretary as part of a top-level

Personal data isn't collected: MHA on security agencies using open-source intelligence from public sources

Security agencies are utilizing open-source intelligence from public sources like social media for information gathering, assuring no privacy bre

Churan to gola: A map of Hyderabads nostalgic school gate treats

There was a time when the final bell of a school in Hyderabad signalled the opening note of a daily street carnival. Stepping out of the gates of

Public health activist B. EKbal advocates nutritious alternatives to SECs halwa campaign

DGCA chief shifted months after IndiGo disruptions

DGCA chief Faiz Kidwai will be shifted to the Department of Personnel and Training

Toyota CEO flags survival risk despite record sales: Why the worlds largest carmaker is worried about its future

Toyota's outgoing CEO warns of an existential threat from rapid technological disruption and intensifying competition, particularly from China's

International Buddhist Conference Kicks Off in Kushinagar, Promoting Global Peace

Kushinagar, March 31: The International Buddhist Conference 2026 commenced on March 31 at the Mahaparinirvana site in Kushinagar, sending a messa

Bunker-busters hit Iran: U.S. pounds Isfahan military sites; Nuclear-linked hub targeted by Trump

Next days in Middle East will be decisive, says US Def Sec Pete Hegseth

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declared the coming days will be decisive in the Middle East conflict with Iran. He highlighted significant des

7 Arterial Roads To Bhogapuram Airport On Fast Track

Authorities have identified seven key roadsNos. 5, 6, 7, 10, 12, 14 and 15for development and upgradation to ease traffic congestion and improve

Census 2027 to be Indias first fully digital enumeration; datasets likely within the year, says RGI

Census 2027 promises faster data release with digital capture. This will be India's first fully digital population count. Citizens are urged to p

Is the US stock market open on Good Friday 2026? Will you be able to trade on NYSE and Nasdaq this April 3?

Is the US stock market open on Good Friday 2026? Will you be able to trade on NYSE and Nasdaq this April 3? In 2026, the stock market holiday sch

Tragic Fire Claims Lives of Five Family Members in Surat

Surat, March 31: A devastating fire broke out in a residential building in the Limbayat area of Surat on Tuesday morning, resulting in the deaths

Voters from outside Bengal being enrolled, says Mamata, slams EC

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee writes to Chief Election Commissioner, says Form 6 applications could be from individuals who are not

Russian Tanker Brings Oil to Cuba as US Eases Blockade

US President Donald Trump's decision to let Russia deliver the oil avoids a confrontation with Moscow and provides temporary relief to a country

Impossible Now To Quantify Middle East War Impact On Airlines; Airfares Already On Rise: IATA

IATA Director General Willie Walsh said with an RPK expansion of 6.1 per cent, February was a strong month, showing that the fundamentals for dem

Did you get this email? Education Department sends forgiveness notices check now

Some student loan borrowers are getting emails about possible loan forgiveness after a court decision. The update affects people who filed borrow

346 descendants of Mir Jafar, former Nawab of Bengal, deleted from Murshidabad voter list after SIR

In a significant electoral development in Murshidabad, approximately 346 descendants of the Nawab of Bengals dynasty, including the 82-year-old S

AP: 6 Cops Injured in Firecracker Explosion At Challapalli Police Station

The seized firecrackers were stored in a shed within the police station premises.

Seamless sibling synergy defined Akkarai Sisters concert

S. Subhalakshmi and S. Sornalatha presented time-tested kritis, with Sornalatha adding a note of excitement through her konnakol rendition, more

Campaign turns into a soap opera in Tamil Nadu

Ahead of Assembly election, almost all parties have intensified welfare promises despite fiscal strain.

Practice and partnership marked the inaugural concert of The Music Academys Nadotsavam - 2026

Nagaswaram artiste-couple Tirupananthal Viswanathan and Vijayalakshmi, along with thavil artistes Achalpuram A.V. Selvam and Tiruvenkadu T.M. Guh

Cranberries Are Not Native To India: Can They Actually Help You Prevent Urinary Tract Infections?

Research suggests that cranberries may help reduce the risk of recurrent UTIs, especially in people who get them frequently.

Jain Community Celebrates Inauguration of Samrat Samprati Museum in Gandhinagar

Ahmedabad, March 31: Members of the Jain community and followers of Acharya Shri Padmasagar Surishwarji Maharaj expressed their joy on Tuesday du

BJP trying to add illegal voters from outside to Bengal electoral rolls: Mamata

KOLKATA, Mar 31: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday alleged that the BJP was trying to include illegal voters from NDA-ruled B

IT rules amendments detrimental to independent journalism: Owaisi

Hyderabad: All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) President and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi on Tuesday, March 31, alleged that the prop

Rajasthan HC calls transgender policy eyewash, orders 3% extra weightage

Rajasthan High Court has slammed the state's transgender reservation policy as a mere facade. The court has ordered a 3% weightage in marks for t

East, central and northwest India to witness more heatwave days than usual: IMD

NEW DELHI, Mar 31: Some parts of east, central and northwest India, along with the southeast Peninsula, are likely to see more heatwave days than

MATEXIL expects raw material prices to stay elevated

The conflict in West Asia has led to spike in crude oil prices and impacted the cost of key raw materials including polymers

When the nagaswaram followed a traditional Carnatic concert pattern

Pazhayaseevaram G. Kalidass and Koleri G. Vinoth Kumar went from varnam to thillana at The Music Academys Nadotsavam 2026 festival.

CM Dhami Issues Stern Warning on Law and Order in Dehradun

Dehradun, March 31: Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has expressed strong discontent regarding a recent law and order incident in Dehradun. He

IPU Admission Deadline For CET, Merit Programmes Extended Till April 11

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University has extended the admission application deadline to April 11 from March 31.

BRS offers support to retired govt employees protesting in Karimnagar

Hyderabad: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) town president Challa Harishankar demanded that the state government immediately release the benefits of

Evening news wrap: Trump issues warning to allies over Hormuz; BJP releases Kerala election manifesto & more

More rains in April? IMD predicts above-normal rainfall over most parts of India

India is poised for above-normal rainfall across most regions in April, according to the India Meteorological Department. However, the Northeast

Trumps go-to moves to influence the markets are increasingly falling flat as the Iran war drags on

WASHINGTON (AP): As the Iran war intensifies, President Donald Trump has prioritized efforts to calm the financial markets trying to keep oil pr

Ashwini Bhide Appointed as BMC Commissioner: A New Era in Mumbais Governance

Mumbai, March 31: A new chapter in womens leadership has begun in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) with the appointment of Ashwini Bh

Punjab and Sind Bank recruitment 2026 opens: Check eligibility, apply online via direct link, vacancies and more

Punjab and Sind Bank is recruiting 1,000 Local Bank Officers for 2026. Applications are open online until April 20, 2026. The selection involves

I-T Dept Notifies All 7 ITR Forms For AY 2026-27

NEW DELHI, Mar 31: The Income Tax department has notified all income tax return forms for the assessment year (AY) 2026-27. While ITR forms 1-4,

Cicada COVID variant BA 3.2 spreads to 25 states what symptoms you should not ignore

The BA.3.2 COVID-19 subvariant, known as Cicada, is spreading across the United States, with cases reported in 25 states and over 20 countries. O

After Medaram Jatara protest, CID summons BRS MLA Kaushik Reddy

Hyderabad:The Telangana Crime Investigation Department (CID) has issued a notice to Huzurabad MLA Padi Kaushik Reddy, directing him to appear bef

US positions amphibious forces in Indian Ocean amid speculation of ground operation in Iran

WASHINGTON, Mar 31: Amid rising speculation over a possible US ground operation against Iran, the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli, carrying n

Delhis Lieutenant Governor Promises Swift Resolution of Kamla Nagar Market Issues

New Delhi, March 31: The Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, T.S. Sandhu, visited Kamla Nagar Market near Delhi University on Tuesday. During his visit

EU Criticizes Israels Death Penalty Law, Calling it 'Clear Step Backward'

This is a clear step backwards -- the introduction of the death penalty, together with the discriminatory nature of the law, EU said.

Tamil Nadu elections: Cases filed against Vijay, party workers over campaign violations

Actor-politician Vijay and his Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam party face legal action for alleged model code of conduct breaches during a campaign even

LIVE: Pete Hegseth details Pentagon's next war move as Trump's Iran ground invasion remains on table

Jitendra Singh Meets Delegation Of Postal Employees, Union Representatives

NEW DELHI, Mar 31: Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Tuesday met a delegation of postal employees and representatives from their unions to discuss

End of Red Terror? How close India is to its Naxal-free target as Amit Shahs March 31 deadline ends

India stands on the cusp of eradicating Naxalism, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah declaring the movement effectively dismantled. Decades of de

The Boys Season 5 release date revealed: Complete episode schedule for the Final Chapter revealed

The much-awaited The Boys Season 5 Release Date has been announced, with the final season set to premiere in April. The upcoming instalment promi

Congress Demands Halt to Demolition of Slum in Bhopal

Bhopal, March 31: The Congress party has raised concerns over the proposed demolition of the labor colony slum located in the Govindpura area of

Mamata Likely To File Nomination From Bhabanipur On April 8

On April 2, Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari is expected to file his nomination papers from the Bhabanipur of south Kolkata constituency

Trump says nations upset by high fuel prices should go get your own oil as Iran has chokehold on Strait of Hormuz

Iran strikes fully loaded Kuwaiti oil tanker off Dubais coast

CSIR-IIIM; JKEDI Joined Hands To Strengthen Startup Ecosystem In J&K

Jammu, Mar 31: CSIR-IIIM and its Technology Business Incubator (IIIM-TBI) on Tuesday reinforced their commitment to building a robust startup eco

Allegations of Sexual Harassment Against TVK Candidate Spark Political Controversy in Tamil Nadu

Chennai, March 31: The Tamil Nadu police have registered a case against a candidate from the Tamilaga Vetrikazhagam (TVK) for sexual harassment,

US anti-Trump protests explode: MAGA fans clash with No Kings demonstrator; POTUS mocked, insulted

What's happening with gas prices? Gas prices explode across the US, now at a 4-year high whos paying nearly $6 a gallon and where can you still find the cheapest fuel right now?

Gas prices in the US have jumped above $4 a gallon for the first time since 2022. According to AAA, the national average is now $4.02, up more th

Telangana man shares Raja Singhs photo with pig, forced to wash his poster

Hyderabad: A Muslim youth was allegedly humiliated on Monday, March 30, in Telanganas Mahabubnagar district for reportedly insulting Goshamahala

Coalition Govt Reviving AP Economy, Says Nimmala

The minister said salaries and pensions are now being credited on the first of every month. He added that 15,941 teacher posts have been filled t

Traffic snarls continue unabated on several key stretches in Tiruchi

Ongoing infrastructure work, including the construction of the overbridge near the Fort Railway Station and near Railway Junction, have contribut

Rohit Kansal Appointed Union Rural Development Secretary

NEW DELHI, Mar 31: The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the appointment of former Jammu and Kashmir cadre IAS officer Roh

6 simple home workouts that can relieve calf pain

Relieve stubborn calf pain and improve mobility with these six targeted home exercises. From eccentric heel drops to myofascial release technique

Telangana Govt likely to fall short of revenue expenditure in 2025-26 fiscal

Revenue and capital expenditure of around 80% achieved in 2024-25, says CAG

Mysore Race Clubs summer season to begin from May 13

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is a phenomenal talent: Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan | The Hindu IPL Show

In this episode of the IPL show, The Hindus Vijaya Kumar KC and Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan decode the Indian Premier League clash between Rajasthan

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Russian artist's photo shoot with elephant painted pink in Rajasthan draws ire

The pachyderm died last month, her owner has confirmed, while officials said the photo shoot had no connection with her death