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Preliminary magnitude 7.6 earthquake strikes near Tonga in South Pacific Ocean

Neiafu: A strong preliminary magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck near Tonga in the South Pacific Ocean on Tuesday, March 24. The United States Geolog

TN CM Stalin slams PM Modi for LPG unpreparedness

Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Tuesday, March 24, slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi over what he alleged as LPG unpreparedne

58-year-old man booked for raping minor girl in Thane

Thane: Police have registered a case against a 58-year-old man for allegedly raping a 10-year-old girl in Maharashtras Thane district, officials

Oil prices rise over 4 pc amid supply concerns as Iran rejects US talks

New Delhi: Global crude oil prices jumped more than 4 per cent in early trade on Tuesday despite US President Donald Trump pausing planned strike

Deeptech startup Pranos Fusion raises $6.8M in funding round co-led by Pi Ventures, Ankur Capital

Pranos Fusion will use the funding on advancing its technology stack, building out testing facilities, and hiring.

Moana trailer: Dwayne Johnsons full Maui look revealed in live-action remake

Disney has unveiled a new trailer for the live-action Moana, giving fans their first full look at Dwayne Johnson as Maui alongside newcomer Cathe

Water pipeline leak triggers waterlogging, traffic congestion in Miyapur

Delhi Assembly receives bomb threat ahead of presentation of Budget by CM Rekha Gupta

Police said nothing suspicious has been found so far after the assembly premises were checked, while adding that searches are still underway.

The Traitors season 2: Full list of 11 confirmed contestants

Mumbai: After the grand success of the first season, all eyes are now on the upcoming edition of The Traitors India. With several reality shows l

Indian Womens T20 Team Announced for South Africa Tour, Anushka Sharma Makes Her Debut

Mumbai, March 24: The Indian womens cricket team has been announced for the upcoming five-match T20 series against South Africa. Anushka Sharma h

China positions itself as a stable economic force amid global uncertainty at Beijing forum

A higher share of US corporate leaders travelled to Beijing compared with previous years, among them the CEOs of Apple, McDonalds, Eli Lilly, Coa

World Tuberculosis Day 2026: President Murmu Calls For Collective Action To Eliminate TB

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday urged all stakeholders to unite efforts to eliminate tuberculosis, describing it as a persistent global public

IPL 2026: 5 Uncapped Players Poised to Make a Splash This Season

New Delhi, March 24: The Indian Premier League (IPL) is renowned as a significant platform for young players to showcase their talents. Many play

Israel, Iran War: Goldman Sachs slashes India growth forecast, warns currency strain will force rate hike

Goldman Sachs has lowered its growth forecast for India in 2026 to 5.9 percent. The firm anticipates a 50 basis points increase in policy rates.

A skill thatbloomed afreshduring thepandemic

From origami classes at Rosary matriculation school to the two-day Makers Market inMylapore,Chennai residentPriyaSubramaniamhas come a long way.

Watch: The Trinamool Congress is fighting off anti-incumbency sentiment | The Hindu Editorial

In a long campaign period, there may be some surprises in store in West Bengal, as the BJP and the TMC both fight a battle for survival

Trump Administration Launches More Probes Into Harvard

Rights advocates have raised concerns about Trump's crackdown as US Education Department announces two new probes against Harvard.

Aamir Khans Sitaare Zameen Par gets OTT release date

The RS Prasanna directorial was released in theatres on June 20 last year

IPL 2026: Can Lucknow Super Giants Overcome Middle Order Challenges for Their First Title?

New Delhi, March 24: Under the leadership of Rishabh Pant, the Lucknow Super Giants are on a quest for their first title in IPL 2026. While the t

Bomb threat email triggers security alert at Delhi Assembly ahead of Budget

The bomb threat was sent to the Assembly Speaker Vijender Guptas email address around 7.30 a.m.

Grand Cultural Gateway at Jewar Airport Set for Inauguration by PM on March 28

Greater Noida, March 24: The construction of the Noida International Airport in Jewar, Gautam Buddha Nagar district, is nearing completion, posit

Jairam Ramesh Slams Modi Over West Asia Diplomacy

Ramesh said that multiple international media reports have identified Pakistan as a potential intermediary between the US and Israel on one side

Anushka Sharma in India's T20I Women's Squad Against South Africa

The 22-year-old was part of the India A squad that featured in the Rising Stars Asia Cup in Bangkok last month.

Govt tightens watch on GLP-1 weight-loss drugs amid concerns over unauthorised sales

Rising Stress Levels Increase Heart Disease Risk: How to Keep Your Heart Safe

New Delhi, March 24: In todays fast-paced world, stress has become a common part of life. The pressures of work, family responsibilities, and cha

Temperatures Set to Hit 3637C in Hyderabad

An isolated spell of rain is likely to be registered in West and South Hyderabad towards evening. However, no major spells were expected

7 easy breakfast recipes for busy mornings & weight loss

Starting your day with a healthy breakfast can boost metabolism and support weight loss. Here are seven quick, nutritious breakfast ideas perfect

Saurabh Shukla Becomes a Fan of Dimple Kapadia After Jab Khuli Kitaab

Mumbai, March 24: The romantic-comedy film Jab Khuli Kitaab is currently streaming on OTT platforms. The movie revolves around an elderly couple

'Situation is critical...': EU's Ursula Von der Leyen calls for negotiations with Iran, end of 'hostilities'

No Breakthrough in Talks: Jeevan Reddy Firm on Quitting Congress

Unmoved by leadership assurances, the senior leader announces resignation plans after key meeting at his Jagtial residence.

Dhurandhar: The Revenge and the perils of nationalist violence

Such films are enabling the construction of a new kind of Indian citizen, in which a narrowly defined nationalism is the only virtue and is also

Meet RJ Balaji: The voice of the viewer in Tamil cricket commentary, now helming Suriyas Karuppu

The RJ-turned-actor-director returns to Tamil cricket commentary as he gears up for his Suriya-starrer Karuppu

Drishyam 3 release pushed; To now reach audience on Mohanlals birthday

Mumbai: Fans of Malayalam cinema will now have to wait a little longer to witness their beloved superstar Mohanlal on the big screen in his next

Niharika Konidela: We cannot rely on OTTs to recover 80% of our investment

Ahead of her Telugu film RaaKaaSaa, Niharika Konidela talks about completing a decade as a producer, being selective as an actor, and adapting to

Telangana Congress MP demands legal status for domestic workers in LS

Congress MP from Nagarkurnool, Mallu Ravi, on Monday, March 23, urged the central government to enact a comprehensive law to ensure the welfare o

Parliament Budget Session LIVE: PM Modi likely to address Rajya Sabha today

The Union governments Bill to remove transgender peoples right to a self-perceived gender identity and redefine a transgender person has been lis

Iran sends waves of missiles into Israel, dismisses Trump's talk of negotiations as 'fake news'

The missiles triggered air raid sirens in parts of Israel, including Tel Aviv where blasts from interceptions were heard. In one attack, homes in

Dasun Shanaka Chooses IPL Over PSL, Joins Rajasthan Royals

Dasun Shanaka withdraws from PSL to join Rajasthan Royals as Sam Currans replacement in IPL 2026. PCB warns of action as players switch leagues.

IPL 2026: RCB vs SRH tickets go on sale today; check how to book and other important details here

The 19th IPL season kicks off March 28th with Sunrisers Hyderabad facing Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Tickets for the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium clas

March Brings Excitement with Dhurdhar and Upcoming Bollywood Releases

New Delhi, March 24: The film Dhurdhar: The Revenge has taken the box office by storm this March, achieving impressive earnings. Directed by Adit

Centre flags unapproved drug combinations, raises safety concerns

US to continue Iran strikes, pause applies only to energy sites: Report

The stop on attacks for five days is only on their energy sites, a US official has said

Indian Rupee Strengthens Against Dollar Amid Easing Middle East Tensions

New Delhi, March 24: The Indian rupee opened stronger against the dollar on Tuesday, buoyed by signs of easing tensions in the Middle East. Curre

Israel-Iran war: Amazon says AWS's Bahrain region 'disrupted' following drone activity

Amazon's Bahrain AWS facility experienced disruption due to drone activity, marking the second such incident impacting cloud services in the Midd

No Fuel or LPG Shortage in Hyderabad, Assures VC Sajjanar

Citizens urged to stay calm and avoid panic buying as supplies remain stable across the city

No Fuel or LPG Shortage in Hyderabad, Assures Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar

Citizens urged to stay calm and avoid panic buying as supplies remain stable across the city

Manipur Violence: Security Forces fire to disperse mob attacking Kuki-Zo Council chairman's residence

Security forces fired in the air to quell a mob attacking Kuki-Zo Council chairman Henlienthang Thanglet's residence in Manipur. The attack follo

Mrunal Thakur in Talks for a Special Role in Ram Charans Peddi?

Directed by Buchi Babu Sana, Peddi is scheduled for a grand theatrical release on April 30, 2026.

Pak Attempts To Act Mediator In Iran War, US-Tehran Talks Likely In Islamabad

Pakistan has the second-largest Shia Muslim population after Iran, and it also maintains close relations with Gulf states, including a mutual def

How Assam has voted since 2011

Over the past fifteen years, the state has witnessed dramatic political shifts, especially in 2011, when the BJP won a north-eastern state for th

BTS agency HYBE announces auditions through HYBE India to scout local talent

Want to audition to be a music star? HYBE India announces auditions coming up across several Indian cities including Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, Kolk

Singer Ronnie Bowman Passes Away at 64

He recorded four albums as part of The Lonesome River Band and recorded five solo albums, including Cold Virginia Night, which was named album of

Middle East war: US to continue Iran strikes, pause applies only to energy sites, Semafor reports

America will continue its attacks on Iran. The pause is only for Iran's energy sites. President Trump described talks with Iranian officials as p

VCK demands double digit seats for Tamil Nadu Assembly election

The resolution was passed at a high-level committee meeting of the party, presided by VCK founder-president and Member of Lok SabhaThol.Thirumava

Pentagon adopts new press restrictions after court order against previous limits

The US Defense Department is implementing new rules for journalists. This follows a court blocking earlier press access changes. A workspace insi

Siemens CEO says customers holding back on investments due to Iran war

Siemens will provide 26 new services spanning industrial infrastructure, automation and AI-powered applications to Alibaba Cloud customers

Rupee falls 20 paise to 93.73 against US dollar in early trade

Mumbai, Mar 24 (PTI) The rupee fell 20 paise to 93.73 against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday as the greenback strengthened and global cr

LPG tankers Jag Vasant & Pine Gas cross Hormuz; 92,000 MT fuel to reach India by March 26

Iran Parliament Speaker Denies Negotiations with US

His post on Monday came after Trump said Iran was eager to make a deal and that U.S. envoys were talking to a respected Iranian leader

West Bengal Assembly elections: ECI approves transfer of returning officers

The move is aimed at ensuring their participation in a training programme scheduled for 11 a.m. on March 25 ahead of the election process

U.S. needs more energy development to power AI, Google president says

Big Tech is pouring hundreds of billions of dollars into its expansion of energy-intensive server warehouses

Death Toll Rises to 66 in Colombian Military Plane Crash

Bogot, March 24: The death toll from a military plane crash in the Putumayo region of southern Colombia has risen to 66, with 57 others reported

Stock markets surge in early trade as Trump halts strikes on Irans energy infra

Mumbai, Mar 24 (PTI) Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded in early trade on Tuesday, in-line with a rally in global markets, after

RTP Global leads $6.2M bet on baby-focused quick commerce startup OZi

The Gurugram-based company looks to deepen its NCR presence as competition in niche quick commerce heats up.

Israeli Strikes Near Beirut Kill 2, Hit Targets in Southern Lebanon

The strike came without warning and hit an area outside Beiruts southern suburbs, where the Israeli military had previously issued evacuation not

Weather Alert: Thunderstorms and Rain Expected in NCR on March 26

Noida, March 24: The weather in Noida, Ghaziabad, and the Delhi-NCR region is set to change once again. The Meteorological Department has issued

Trump sees opportunity to leverage military achievements in deal with Iran: Netanyahu

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with US President Donald Trump about safeguarding vital interests. Netanyahu pledged to continue

EC approves transfer of returning officers for West Bengal polls 2026

The Election Commission has approved the transfer of returning officers for the upcoming West Bengal assembly polls. This includes Bhabanipur, th

When is Ashtami in March 2026? Check correct date, tithi timings, significance, rituals & Kanya Pujan

Chaitra Durga Ashtami, also known as Mahashtami, is observed on the eighth day of Navratri, dedicated to Goddess Maha Gauri. Celebrated on March

Trump says Iran is eager for a deal to end the war as he extends deadline to allow for diplomacy

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, March 24, 2026 (AP) U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday the U.S. was talking with an Iranian leader and claimed

Huawei Launches Enjoy 90 Pro Max with Kirin 8000 Chip and Massive Battery

Mumbai, March 24: Huawei has officially unveiled its latest Enjoy 90 series smartphones after a series of teasers. This lineup features standard,

Nashik astrologer Ashok Kharat's case takes shocking twist: Plastic snakes, tiger-skin fabric, used to terrorise clients; sold Rs 1,00,000 energised stones

Ashok Kharat viral video: Nashik's influential astrologer Ashok Kharat's case has taken a shocking turn as police revealed the self-styled godman

Huawei Launches Enjoy 90 and Enjoy 90 Plus with Impressive Battery Life

Mumbai, March 24: Huawei has officially unveiled the Enjoy 90 Plus smartphone. This new model is positioned just below the Pro Max, yet it shares

Vivo X300 Ultra Camera Specs Unveiled: A Game Changer for Smartphone Photography

Mumbai, March 24: Vivo is making significant strides in smartphone photography with its upcoming Vivo X300 Ultra, which appears to prioritize adv

Recharge Your Body with Mahamudra Amidst Work Pressure and Screen Time

New Delhi, March 24: In todays fast-paced lifestyle, increasing work demands, prolonged screen time, and irregular routines have led to heightene

Discovering Android 17: Key Features and Updates Unveiled

Mumbai, March 24: Google has made significant changes to the Android development cycle in recent years, leading to earlier releases of new versio

Student Orders High-End GPU, Receives Detergent Instead in Shocking Amazon Mix-Up

Mumbai, March 24: A bizarre online shopping incident in India has caught widespread attention after a student ordered a high-end NVIDIA GeForce R

Telangana gets over 51,000 new LPG connections under PMUY in 11 months: Centre

Hyderabad: The Government of India has provided 51,112 new LPG connections in Telangana under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) over the p

Xiaomi Launches Black Shark Blade 2+ Magnetic Power Banks with Enhanced Charging Features

Beijing, March 24: Xiaomis gaming sub-brand, Black Shark, has introduced the Black Shark Blade 2+ series in China, featuring upgraded compact mag

OpenAI warns Microsoft ties pose risk ahead of potential IPO: Report

Microsoft was one of OpenAIs earliest investors, injecting $1 billion in 2019 and $10 billion at the beginning of 2023

OnePlus Ventures into Handheld Gaming with Innovative Console Design

Mumbai, March 24: OnePlus is set to unveil the OnePlus 15T at an event today. However, a recent leak indicates that the company may be exploring

Case filed against AIADMK functionaries for allegedly involving minors in poll campaign

AIADMK leaders face charges for using minors in election campaigns in Madurai. Tamil Nadu elections are set for April 23. The NDA has finalized s

West Bengal polls: Smaller Muslim outfits and Congress push test TMCs minority stronghold

West Bengal's crucial minority vote bank is showing signs of change before the 2026 assembly elections. New Muslim outfits and a resurgent Congre

Galaxy Z Fold 8: Exciting Upgrades and Enhancements Expected

Mumbai, March 24: Samsungs upcoming foldable device, the Galaxy Z Fold 8, is generating buzz as leaks begin to surface. A recent tip from a relia

Trump Engages with Pakistans Army Chief Amid Iran Tensions

Washington, March 24: Amid rising tensions between Iran and the U.S.-Israel alliance, Pakistan is stepping in to mediate between the two sides. T

Iran-aligned militias conducting attacks on US citizens in Iraq: US

The warning said that the citizens must follow the guidance in security alerts issued by the nearest US embassy or consulate

Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Sachin Pilot alleges BJP aiding LDF's return, claims 'cahoots'

Congress leader Sachin Pilot claims the BJP is helping the Pinarayi Vijayan government return to power in Kerala. He alleges data shows the LDF a

Air India Group to operate 24 flights to West Asia today; several routes remain

In Riyadh and Dammam, all operations are suspended

Blaze Erupts at Plywood Warehouse in Bawana Industrial Area, Firefighters Battle for Hours

New Delhi, March 24: A massive fire broke out early Tuesday at a plywood warehouse in the Bawana Sector-2 industrial area, causing chaos in the v

Colombia military plane crash: Death toll rises to 66 in Putumayo

The aircraft, a Colombian C-130 Hercules transport aircraft, was carrying 114 passengers and 11 crew members at the time of the incident on Monda