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Akshay Kumar Launches Mumbai Clean League to Tackle City Pollution

Mumbai, March 17: The bustling metropolis of Mumbai, known for its vibrant energy, is facing a growing problem of pollution and litter. In respon

Over 2.44 lakh Indians returned from Gulf so far

Water level in Mettur Dam stands at 83.88 feet

AIADMK-led NDA alliance stages demonstrations in central region against DMK government

U.S. releases new video showing strikes on Iranian targets

Bihar Minister Criticizes West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjees Governance Style

Patna, March 17: Bihar Minister Mangal Pandey has launched a strong critique against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. In a conversatio

Oppo K14 5G launched in India for mid segment buyers

Oppo K14 5G ships with a 7,000 mAh battery supported by a 45W SUPERVOOC charger inside the box

DMK government has compromised womens safety: PMK president Anbumani

According to him, 7,832 murders were reported over the past five years. This included 1,973 women and 361 children. Besides, around 44,000 crimes

Woxsen University Students Dominate PRAGATHI National-Level Project Expo 2026, Bag Overall Title and Theme-Based Award

From Rural Roots to Global Impact: Ruma Devi on Women, Craft and Purpose on Herbalife Indias Podcast Live Your Best Life, Unscripted

Hikal Observes National Safety Week 2026, Reinforcing Commitment to a Culture of Safety

Uniqus Consultech Signs Strategic Partnership Agreement with Numero AI

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Major Bank Fraud Case Results in Five-Year Sentences and Heavy Fines

Visakhapatnam, March 17: A significant ruling was issued by a CBI court in Visakhapatnam regarding a major bank fraud case. The court found a for

Clean Kodagu-Beautiful Kodagu campaign held across Kodagu district

The campaign covered several major pilgrimage centres and tourist locations, including Talacauvery, Omkareshwara Temple, and Bhagamandala

QFocus Technologies Celebrates Second Anniversary; Completes Strategic Expansion to India

Ultrahuman closes Rs 400 Cr Series C round

The fresh funding comes after the Bengaluru-based wearable startup got clearance to re-enter the US market with its redesigned smart ring.

NCTP members oppose transgender Act amendments, say not consulted

National Council for Transgender Persons (NCTP) members state they are in the process of issuing a joint statement to register their objections t

Uniqus Consultech launches its Valuations practice

AIADMK MP C.Ve. Shanmugam stokes controversy over derogatory reference to female actor during protest in Villupuram

The remarks triggered sharp backlash from various political parties

Urea shortage hits Tiruchis private market

IIFL Foundation Partners with Enviro Creators, GSDMA to Plant 12,932 Trees at Smritivan in Memory of 12,932 Bhuj Earthquake Victims

Deadly Explosions in Maiduguri: 23 Killed and Over 100 Injured

Abuja, March 17: In a tragic incident in northeastern Nigeria, three devastating explosions rocked Maiduguri on Monday evening, resulting in at l

Agoda and Gangwon State Join Hands to Elevate Gangwon into a Premier Global Travel Destination

Recharge Power Enters Japans Electricity Trading Market, Strengthening Its International Presence

The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts Acquires Ultra-luxury Resort in Coorg, Karnataka

Matrixdock Launches XAGm, Bringing LBMA Good Delivery Silver On-Chain Under the FRS Framework

Fractal Introduces LLM Studio to Bring Enterprise-Grade GenAI Customization with NVIDIA NeMo and NVIDIA NIM Microservices

New enterprise workbench helps organizations design, build, evaluate, and operate domain-specific language models using open-source models and NV

Digital readiness towards energy efficiency in India reaches 80 percent, ahead of global peers: ABB Report

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Gujarat Government Launches Direct Allotment System for Small Landowners

Gandhinagar, March 17: The Gujarat government has introduced a Direct Allotment system, allowing small farmers and private landowners to obtain m

Two Dalit women fight back after Jangaon officials bulldoze their tea stalls

Hyderabad: Two Scheduled Caste women, on Monday, March 16, filed a police complaint and a public interest litigation (PIL) in the Telangana High

Southern Gujarat Tourism Receives Major Boost with Enhanced Connectivity

Gandhinagar, March 17: If you reside in major cities like Ahmedabad, Vadodara, or Surat and seek a refreshing escape into nature this weekend, So

GOC White Knight Corps Reviews Operational Preparedness In J&Ks Akhnoor

JAMMU, Mar 17: General Officer Commanding (GOC) White Knight Corps Lieutenant General P K Mishra on Tuesday visited forward areas of Akhnoor to r

Indian national charged for outraging modesty

SINGAPORE, Mar 17: A Singapore court on Tuesday charged an Indian national for allegedly molesting and harassing an air stewardess on a flight fr

Kerala HC stays remarks made by Vigilance Court, Kollam, while granting bail to Sabarimala tantri

While granting bail to the tantri in February, the Vigilance Court had observed that the SIT failed to produce substantive evidence to support th

T.N. Assembly election: Flying squad seizes utensilswith TVK stickers in Namakkal

The officials later lodged a complaint with the Tiruchengode Rural police against TVK youth wing secretary Madeswaran. The police registered a ca

For Texas Ranchers Fighting Invasive Brush, XAG Drones Are Changing the Odds

ACB Arrests PDD Meter Reader For Accepting Rs 30,000 Bribe In J&Ks Rajouri

Srinagar, Mar 17: The J&K Anti-Corruption Bureau on Tuesday said they have arrested, a meter reader posted in PDD Rajouri, after catching him red

Stock markets rally for 2nd day; Sensex, Nifty climb nearly 1 pc

MUMBAI, Mar 17: Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty rallied for the second consecutive day on Tuesday, closing higher by nearly 1 per cent f

Nita M. Ambani, Founder and Chairperson of Reliance Foundation, Conferred Prestigious KISS Humanitarian Award 2025

Old City, new trends: Eid shopping at Charminar gets a viral makeover

Earlier, the lanes around Charminar in Hyderabad were defined by the timeless rows of lac bangles stacked in every colour imaginable, gleaming pe

Is The Infamous Street Artist Banksys Identity Finally Unmasked?

The Reuters investigation reveals an evidence based conclusion they have come to, driven by a question everyone has had, his fans and critics ali

Light earthquake hits northwestern Nepal

KATHMANDU, Mar 17: A 4-magnitude earthquake hit northwestern Nepals Sudurpaschim province on Tuesday, authorities said. There were no immediate r

Kerala HC stays remarks made by Vigilance Court, Kollam, while granting bail to Sabarimala tantri

While granting bail to the tantri in February, the Vigilance Court had observed that the SIT failed to produce substantive evidence to support th

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I was thrown into jail, with no communication with my legal team or family, says Sonam Wangchuk

In his first interaction after his release, Mr. Wangchuk said, both the government and people have to be flexible on demands; Talks are a give an

Think41 Launches ExtraSuite: The AI Tool That Brings Your Whole Context to Google Workspace

Purpose-built for teams where work lives in Google Workspace, but context spans code, docs, trackers, and other systems.

Jamshedpur: Man Dies After Rasgulla Gets Stuck in Throat at Wedding

A 41-year-old man dies after choking on a rasgulla during a wedding in Jamshedpur.

Sara Ali Khan Must Submit Affidavit for Kedarnath Visit Under New Rules

Mumbai, March 17: Every year, millions of devotees visit Kedarnath and Badrinath temples. However, this year, a significant change has emerged be

Viral video shows crowd in cinema hall pledging to boycott Muslims after Kerala Story 2 screening, draws flak

We are not sure where it was shot and believe it could be mischief by some unscrupulous elements, says police official

Viral video shows crowd in cinema hall pledging to boycott Muslims after Kerala Story 2 screening, draws flak

We are not sure where it was shot and believe it could be mischief by some unscrupulous elements, says police official

Tigress Found Dead, Electrocution Suspected

Forest officials told Deccan Chronicle on Tuesday the carcass of the tigress was discovered about 15-km from the Bandipur Tiger Reserve buffer zo

HYDRAA fences 11 acre land worth Rs 1,650 crore in Kondapur, Kukatpally

Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Disaster Response and Assets Protection Agency (HYDRAA) on Tuesday, March 17, fenced around 11 acre of land in Kondapur

T.N. Assembly election: Flying squad seizes utensilswith TVK stickers in Namakkal

The officials later lodged a complaint with the Tiruchengode Rural police against TVK youth wing secretary Madeswaran. The police registered a ca

For Texas Ranchers Fighting Invasive Brush, XAG Drones Are Changing the Odds

YSR Kadapa: Man Attacks APSRTC Bus Driver For Not Giving Way

The incident had occurred on Monday but came to light after the video of the assault went viral on social media.

No LPG? No problem: Cook delicious meals without a gas stove

Cookbook author Sabita Radhakrishna gives us tips on utilizing smart kitchen gadgets you probably already own to make easy meals without using LP

No LPG? No problem: Cook delicious meals without a gas stove

Cookbook author Sabita Radhakrishna gives us tips on utilizing smart kitchen gadgets you probably already own to make easy meals without using LP

Panel submits report on Uniform Civil Code to Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel

Gujarat government is likely to table a draft Bill on UCC in the legislature Assembly during the ongoing Budget session

Panel submits report on Uniform Civil Code to Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel

Gujarat government is likely to table a draft Bill on UCC in the legislature Assembly during the ongoing Budget session

Mayawati Criticizes Congress and SP for Undermining BSPs Legacy

Lucknow, March 17: The Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, has demanded that the founder of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), K

Uttar Pradesh ATS Arrests BDS Student Linked to ISIS Online Module

Saharanpur, March 17: The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested a 19-year-old BDS student from Moradabad for allegedly being conn

Dhoni Must Bat No Lower Than Number 6, or Step Aside: AB de Villiers

Dhoni, 44, will turn out for CSK in the IPL starting March 28, and De Villiers urged the talisman to change his trend of batting way down the ord

West Bengal Chief Minister Alleges EC's 'Nice Game' for BJP Ahead of Eid

She warned that any resulting incidents would hold both the BJP and the EC accountable.

LG Sinha Attends The Passing Out Parade Of J&K Police Constables At STC Talwara

Jammu, Mar 17: The Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has said that any individual or group that seeks to threaten the peace, law and order, or the

Sanjay Dutt-Nora Fatehi song Sarke Chunar draws ire for vulgar lyrics

New Delhi: Sarke Chunar from Sanjay Dutts KD The Devil is the focus of outrage for its sexually explicit lyrics with all-round criticism and the

Eight militants arrested in Manipur crackdown; arms recovered

Manipur police and security forces arrested eight militants from Tengnoupal and Imphal East districts over the past 24 hours, recovering illegal

Adani commits Rs 2 lakh crore to fortify Indias energy, trade networks against global shocks

Facing global uncertainty, the Adani Group is investing 2 lakh crore annually for five years to bolster India's infrastructure. This expansion fo

India calls Pakistan airstrike on Kabul hospital 'cowardly'

India condemned Pakistan's airstrike on Kabul's Omid hospital, calling it arbaric and cowardly, MEA called it a violation of Afghan sovereignty

Exciting Job Opportunities at Container Corporation of India: Apply for Manager Positions by April 26

New Delhi, March 17: A fantastic opportunity has emerged for job seekers at Container Corporation of India Limited (CONCOR), a leading logistics

West Bengal TMC candidates list: Mamata Banerjee to take on Suvendu Adhikari in high-stakes Bhabanipur battle

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will contest from Bhabanipur. She faces BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari in a key electoral battle. The Tri

EC Deploys Over 1,100 Observers for Assembly Polls, Byelections

The observers will function as the eyes and ears of the EC, and ensure the elections are held in free and fair manner, the poll panel said

Minister Janardhan Reddy inspects ZP High School

Edappadi Palaniswami criticises DMK government for not filing FIR on cash-for-jobs complaint

As no follow up had been done, the AIADMK had approached the High Court with a prayer for filing the FIR, stated the AIADMK leader

IPL 2026: AB de Villiers questions CSK over Dhoni batting at 8

New Delhi: In a blunt assessment, South African batting legend AB de Villiers stated on Tuesday that MS Dhoni must bat no lower than number six f

Dhoni must bat no lower than number six, or step aside: AB de Villiers

AB de Villiers has proposed that MS Dhoni should elevate his batting position within the Chennai Super Kings lineup. On another note, Anil Kumble

Smriti Retains Top Spot, Harmanpreet Moves To 7th in Women's ODI Rankings

Kaur moved up a spot to seventh after New Zealand legend Sophie Devine dropped two rungs to climb down to ninth

Sensex, Nifty extend gains for 2nd day; metal and auto stocks lead rally

The Nifty closed 0.74 per cent, or 172.35 points higher, at 23,581.15. Similarly, the Sensex gained 568 points, or 0.75 per cent, to settle at 76

Epstein Files: Delhi High Court directs to remove social media posts linking Hardeep Puri's daughter to Jeffrey Epstein

Delhi High Court granted interim relief to Himayani Puri, directing platforms like X, Google, YouTube, Meta, and LinkedIn to take down posts fals

Not for all LPG consumers: Govt clarifies on eKYC norms

The clarification came as some news reports have been circulating on the issue of biometric aadhaar authentication for LPG consumers

Traders bodies disappointed over State govt.s failure to create new Kumbakonam district

India Denies Discussing Release of Vessels With Iran

Earlier reports indicate that Iran had asked for the return of three seized tankers in exchange for India asking for India-flagged or India-bound

West Bengal polls: TMC releases list of 291 candidates; stage set for Suvendu vs Mamata in Bhabanipur

Trinamool Congress revealed its candidate list for the West Bengal Assembly elections, contesting 291 out of 294 seats. Chief Minister Mamata Ban

Rs 18 lakh, Hyundai Creta & farmland: Mumbai plumbers shocking income makes netizens rethink their life choices

Mumbai plumber income: A Mumbai plumber has astonished netizens by earning Rs 18 lakh annually through contracts, owning a Hyundai Creta, and inv

Garbage to gravel: Gadkari pitches for higher utilisation of municipal waste in road construction

Nitin Gadkari, the Union Minister, is spearheading an innovative waste-to-road initiative across India. By repurposing municipal waste for highwa

Understanding Cloudflare Error 522: Connection Timed Out

Los Angeles, March 17: Cloudflare users may encounter an Error 522, indicating that the connection to the origin web server has timed out. This e

Renault Re-Launches Duster Brand in India: Prices Start at 10.49 Lakh

Duster will be competing with the likes of Maruti Grand Vitara, Kia Seltos, Hyundai Creta, and Tata Sierra

Refrain from self-promotion, impulsive posts: Centres premier training academy to new civil services officers

The advisory for the new civil services candidates has been issued by Mussoorie-based Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBS

Did Ozempic manufacturer Novo Nordisk hide drug death reports? Heres what FDA said about side-effect reporting

Despite ongoing debate, medications such as Ozempic continue to rank among the most commonly prescribed treatments for weight management and diab