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1 More Indian Dies in Kuwait, Toll Hits 8

On March 20, at an inter-ministerial briefing on the West Asia situation, Mahajan had told reporters that six Indian nationals had lost their liv

What makes a single bottle of French wine Sell for $812,500? The 1945 DRC mystery

A rare bottle of 1945 Domaine de la Romane-Conti wine fetched a record-breaking $812,500 at auction. This vintage is highly sought after by colle

ABG appoints S Rangarajan as wires & cables business CEO

Aditya Birla Group is launching a new wires and cables business. Sriram Rangarajan will lead this venture as chief executive officer. The group h

IBC helped banks recover 52% bad loans: Nirmala Sitharaman

India's insolvency law has significantly boosted the banking sector. The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code has helped rescue struggling companies an

Government Cracks Down on Fuel and LPG Black Market with Over 17,000 Raids

Lucknow, March 31: The government is taking decisive action against the black market for petrol, diesel, and LPG in the state. Since March 12, au

AP To Curb Illegal Diversion, Hoarding Of Domestic LPG

Hoarding is being done by vested interests, taking advantage of the shortage due to the Iran war.

Green H2 blending can help cut gas, fuel imports: Prahlad Joshi

Green hydrogen blending in city gas and mobility can cut fuel imports. Minister Pralhad Joshi highlighted this potential. Pilot projects show fea

IPL 2026 | Bowlers on target as Royals knock over Super Kings

Once pacer Burger nailed Samson and Mhatre off successive deliveries, Rajasthan dictated terms; Archer and Jadeja chip in with two wickets each;

Pulses import duties likely to stay unchanged

New Delhi is set to maintain current import duties on pulses. The government will also extend the duty-free period for tur and urad. This move ai

Modi Discusses Semiconductor and Green Hydrogen Partnerships with Dutch PM

New Delhi, March 31: Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten on Monday. They discussed opportunities to deepen In

Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Election officials plan halwa campaign to welcome first-time voters

Two hundred first-time voters in each district will be presented with complimentary halwa as part of the Vote sweetened Kerala

Sattankulam custodial deaths: sentencing posted to April 2 after delay in receiving State, Union government reports

No Research Activity at Ambedkar Centre

There were also no activities of any kind for promoting welfare activities for SC/ST/BC/Minorities, and there were no specialised or periodic res

Tourist arrivals in J&K shown fluctuations over past 3 yrs

Jammu Tawi, Mar 30:The Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday said that tourist arrivals in the Union Territory have shown fluctuations over the

Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: At central Travancore rally, Rahul promises to raise rubber price to 250

HYDRAA honours residents who fought for decades to clear encroached land

Hyderabad:The Hyderabad Disaster Response and Assets Protection Agency (HYDRAA) has intensified its anti-encroachment drive across the city, clea

Power Amnesty Scheme extended till March 2026

Jammu Tawi, Mar 30:The Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday informed the Legislative Assembly that the Power Amnesty Scheme for domestic consum

T.N. Assembly election: candidates to be announced soon, says Selvaperunthagai

Buying a home with crypto? Heres what no one tells you before you make the move

Crypto mortgage explained: Buying a home with crypto gains is becoming more feasible as regulators explore counting digital assets for mortgages.

No change in interest rates on small savings schemes

Deposits under Sukanya Samriddhi Scheme will attract an interest of 8.2%, while the rate on a three-year term deposit remains at 7.1%

Road accidents decline in J&K: Govt

Jammu Tawi, Mar 30:The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Monday said that road accidents in the Union Territory have shown a declining trend over t

Seizureof cash, liquor and other goodies is 300 Crore as of today: Election Special Observer

BJP poised to script a new chapter in Kerala: C.K. Padmanabhan

T.N. Assembly election: Tamil Nadu needs to be saved from the DMK, says Vijay

The TVK president criticises the government for failing to provide safety and employment opportunities, and calls the ruling party am evil force

T.N. Assembly election: Seeman declares assets worth 3.74 crore in nomination for Karaikudi constituency

His wife Kayalvizhi also filed her nomination as the substitute candidate for him

7 held for assaulting woman, daughter over parking issue

No proposal for regularisation of MGNREGA supporting staff: Govt

Jammu Tawi, Mar 30:The Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday said that there is no proposal under consideration for regularisation of supporting

NDA cites fall in Naxalism; Opposition flags deeper issues

Parliament saw a debate on tackling Left-Wing Extremism. Government members pointed to a significant reduction in violence. Opposition leaders ur

Microsoft AI Chief Mustafa Suleyman says compute costs will shape AIs future

The remarks from Mustafa Suleyman highlight a major shift in the AI landscape. As demand for real-time AI services grows, inference compute is be

ED Achieves Major Breakthrough in PACL Case

New Delhi, March 31: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has made significant progress in the PACL case. A special court under the Prevention of Mon

Immediate but gradual reduction of central forces in Chhattisgarh: Minister

Central security forces in Chhattisgarh will be gradually reduced over the next 18 months. The state has freed 96 percent of its areas from Maois

Fiscal deficit until February eases to 80.4% of FY26 target

In absolute terms, the fiscal deficit between April 2025 and February 2026 stood at 12.53 lakh crore against 13.47 lakh crore a year ago. The gov

JPMorgan Chase pushes AI use for engineers, links performance ratings to productivity

JPMorgan Chase is pushing software engineers to use AI tools in daily work. The bank is linking AI usage to performance reviews and productivity

CM Nitish Kumar quits as Bihar MLC

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has resigned from the legislative council. This move clears the path for a new state government. The NDA is set

Fire safety must stay in building code, says BIS panel

Arjun Rampal Shares Secrets to Success Amidst Dhurandhar 2 Triumph

Mumbai, March 31: Actor Arjun Rampal is currently reveling in the success of his films. His latest release, Dhurandhar 2, has received widespread

Mission YUVA to become national benchmark for self-employment schemes: CM

Calls for transforming job seekers into job providers Jammu Tawi, Mar 30:Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today expressed hope that Mission YUVA woul

T.N. Assembly election: DMK once allied with BJP to make Murasoli Maran Union Minister, says Edappadi K. Palaniswami

He alleges that since the DMK cannot point out any flaws in the AIADMKs governance, it is framing the Assembly election as a battle between Tamil

T.N. Assembly election: Chief Minister M.K. Stalins assets estimated at 6.25 crore

In 2024-25, the total income shown as per the income tax returns filed by him is 30.54 lakh

Knight Regent tipped for Ardent Knight Plate

South Korea weighs first driving curbs in 35 years on oil crunch

South Korea has already imposed driving restrictions on civil servants, curbing how often they can access government buildings by car based on th

Secretariat Subordinate Service Recruitment Rules, 2026 notified

Jammu Tawi, Mar 30: The Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has notified introducing the Jammu and Kashmir Secretariat (Subordinate

Gujarat Government Increases Tractor Subsidies After Talks with Farmers

Gandhinagar, March 31: The Gujarat government has announced an increase in tractor subsidies following discussions with farmer organizations. Agr

Trump seeks Iran deal before April 6 deadline, warns of strikes on energy sites

US President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Iran. He desires a deal before April 6. If Iran does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz, US

JK Assembly announces election schedule for three Financial Committees

Jammu Tawi, Mar 30: The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Secretariat on Monday issued a notification regarding the upcoming elections for t

Union Home Minister Amit Shah says India is Naxal-free, Politburo and central structure almost dismantled

Union Home Minister Amit Shah declared in Lok Sabha that India is now Naxal-free, with the movement's central structure dismantled and its Bastar

ED Files Chargesheet in Jharkhand Water and Sanitation Department Scam

Ranchi, March 31: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a chargesheet in the PMMLA court concerning a high-profile embezzlement case linked

PM Modis leadership keeps India resilient amid global crises: Sinha

Draw inspiration from PM Modis resolve for a strong, prosperous India Jammu Tawi, Mar 30:Jammu: Asserting that Prime Minister Narendra Modi works

CM Omar calls for immediate end to West Asia Conflict

PM best placed to help end conflict Calls for diplomatic solution amid complex dynamics Jammu Tawi, Mar 30:Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar

Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab Police bust LeT terror module, 2 arrested in Malerkotla

Jammu and Kashmir Police and Punjab Police have busted a Pakistan-controlled terror module. Two Pakistani nationals, Abu Huraira and Usman, were

Rajasthan Royals Triumph Over Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2026 Opener

Guwahati, March 31: In an exciting start to IPL 2026, Rajasthan Royals (RR) secured a victory against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by 8 wickets at t

Going downhill: On the Iran war, U.S. strategy

A ground invasion of Iran will only make matters worse for the United States

Spirit of the law: On legislation by Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh on religious conversions

Any attempt to police faith will result in high-handedness

Iran calls US peace proposals 'unrealistic', Trump issues new warning to Tehran

Tehran remained defiant in the month-old war, which began with U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran on February 28 and has spread across the region, kill

Omar backs 57-yr-old walnut felling ban law in Assembly, links it to economy, Kashmirs identity

Senior exits shake up Deloitte M&A business amid strategy shift

Executives who quit include Rajesh Aggarwal, head of debt advisory, Ruchi Sarna, national head of consumer investment banking, and Suresh Atal, a

S. Jaishankar Discusses India-EU Relations with Angelika Niebler

New Delhi, March 31: Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with members of the European Parliament, led by Angelika Niebler, on Mond

Jammu sees 1,600 MW summer peak, Kashmir 2,035 MW in winter

Jammu Tawi, Mar 30:The government Monday said that it has managed a peak load of over 1600 Megawatts (MWs) in Jammu division during the previous

Through the noise, the resultsrang loud

A fiery passion and the refusal to back down, physically and mentally, defined Carolina Marin who hung up her racquet recently; perhaps feisty is

Govt opposes Jhelum Protection Bill

Existing legal framework sufficient to safeguard river Jammu Tawi, Mar 30:The government on Monday opposed a private members bill on protection o

Assam polls: Akhil Gogoi in fierce battle for Sivasagar seat as BJP makes contest triangular

Akhil Gogoi faces a challenging election for the Sivasagar seat. He is up against AGP's Prodip Hazarika. The BJP has fielded its own candidate, K

TVK seeks to be an alternative to political majors in electoral debut in Coimbatore

Burmans raise stake in Religare to 30% via open market purchases

The Burman family is making waves in the financial sector by increasing their stake in Religare Enterprises to roughly 30%. This strategic move f

Italy hoping to scale World Cup 'Everest' ahead of Bosnia play-off showdown

Italy have one more obstacle standing between them and a return to the World Cup in the shape of Bosnia and Hercegovina, who host the Azzurri on

Barring one, entire top leadership of Maoists wiped out, Amit Shah tells Lok Sabha

In the past three years, 706 Maoists were killed, 2,218 were arrested, and over 4,800 cadres surrendered

J&K an example of brotherhood, religious sites fully protected: Govt

Jammu Tawi, Mar 30:The Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday said it is committed to protect every religious place, including temples, gurudwara

Chief Minister Mohan Yadav to Attend MP-UP Cooperation Conference in Varanasi

Bhopal, March 31: Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will participate in the Madhya Pradesh-Uttar Pradesh Cooperation Conference in Varanasi on Tuesday.

Govt orders reshuffle across key departments

Nazim Khan to head FCS&CA Kashmir; Shreya gets Addl charge as Director Information Jammu Tawi, Mar 30:The Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday

'Weak agenda': Dharmendra Pradhan rebuts Bengal CM's meat ban claim

In a recent public statement, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan criticized Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for her election campaign's lack of dep

Nishikant Dubey Clarifies Controversial Remarks on Biju Patnaik

New Delhi, March 31: The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has strongly condemned remarks made by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey regarding Biju Patnaik, demanding an

This 1943 penny could be worth a fortune: Heres how to spot it

Coins are often overlooked in daily life, yet some hold remarkable stories and surprising value. A notable example is a Lincoln Wheat Penny that

Tejasvi Surya Criticizes Karnataka Government Over IPL Ticket Controversy

Bengaluru, March 30: The Karnataka Congress government is facing criticism from the BJP over its decision to allocate IPL tickets to legislators

Adavi Shesh Discusses True Thoughts in Upcoming Film Promotion

Mumbai, March 30: Actor, director, and writer Adavi Shesh is currently busy promoting his upcoming film, Dacait. During this promotional phase, h

Israel passes law making death penalty default sentence for Palestinians convicted of lethal attacks

At central Travancore rally, Rahul promises to raise rubber price to 250

Indian Navy Strengthens Fleet with Three Indigenous Warships Delivered in One Day

New Delhi, March 30: The Indian Navy is continuously enhancing its capabilities by incorporating indigenous warships into its fleet. March 30 mar

Mizoram: 28 Women to Contest in Aizawl Municipal Corporation Elections on April 21

Aizawl, March 30: Officials announced on Monday that a total of 68 candidates, including 28 women, will contest in the Aizawl Municipal Corporati

Amit Shahs Historic Speech on Naxalism Receives Mixed Reactions

New Delhi, March 30: Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed the Lok Sabha during a discussion focused on efforts to eradicate left-wing extremis

ED Temporarily Seizes 271.48 Crore in Real Estate in Maharashtra

Mumbai, March 30: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has temporarily seized real estate worth approximately 271.48 crore under the Prevention of Mo

Minister Directs Officials to Act Sternly Against Buses Transporting Commercial Goods, Heavy Loads

The minister, in a statement issued here on Monday, stated that out of 976 buses checked on Sunday, cases were booked on 193 buses for having no

On scientific collaborations in BRICS

BRICS functions as a collaborative force aimed at establishing a multipolar world system. Cooperation in science, technology and innovation has b

Mamata Banerjee Claims Threat to Life, Opposition Demands Investigation Ahead of Bengal Elections

New Delhi, March 30: Political tensions escalated in West Bengal as Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee claimed she is facing a threat to her life. Th

3 Inspiring books based on true stories you must read

Discover three powerful books based on true stories that inspire courage, resilience, and hope through real-life journeys and unforgettable exper

Aakar Patel | Just Consider: If What Happened To Iran Had Actually Happened To US

There are elements missing from the Iranian list, though they have been spoken about by them and heard by the world. Iran, like India, like Pakis

The more things change in Iran, the more they remain the same

As war and uncertainty grip Iran, three books each from a different moment in the countrys history revisit the Shahs fall, the rise of the Isla

Coins Reveal Antiquity of Chada

The excavation at Chada in Yadadri Bhuvanagari district revealed remains dating back to the Satavahana and early Ikshvaku periods

Irans new Supreme Leader status is unclear, no one has seen him: US

The United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the status of Irans new Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, remains unclear, u

Uttam Tries to Fix Auto-LPG Shortage

Public sector undertakings such as IOCL and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited were asked to increase supplies to bridge gaps attributed to

Civic Polls Set for Kyathanpalli, Khanapur on April 4

The posts had remained vacant, necessitating the conduct of the elections, the Commission said.

Two Arrested for Gang Rape of Woman in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar, March 30: The Commissionerate Police arrested two individuals on Monday for allegedly gang-raping a woman in the Tamando area of the