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On 20th day Iran was has entered its crucial phase with Trump set to destroy oil Infra

Time is running out for any concrete intervention by the other big powers including India By Ashok Nilakantan Ayers NEW YORK: The Iran war enter

Iran war for U.S. and Israel is a test lab for AI warfare

Machines are deciding who lives and who dies By Marc Vandepitte NEW YORK: War is increasingly being fought less by humans and more by algorithms

Iranian security Chief Ali Larijanis killing is a big jolt to Tehran Command

The respected diplomat was the kesy figure in the leadership after Khameneis death By Anjan Roy Another key leader of Iran was assassinated in a

Energy Markets entering a new phase of infrastructure related uncertainty

Iran was lessons to determine shape of market way beyond current conflict By K Raveendran Energy markets are entering a phase where the traditio

Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: SDPI releases first list of 32 candidates

Party State general secretary K.K. Abdul Jabbar will contest from the Kalliassery constituency in Kannur

Avian influenza: culling of birds to begin in Kozhikode on March 21

No relief for Vellappally in Yogam case; HC orders status quo on appointment of new directors

Kerala Assembly Polls 2026: Land-related issues, wildlife attacks a talking point in Idukki ahead of polls

Of the five Assembly seats in the district, Thodupuzha, Idukki, Udumbanchola, Devikulam, and Peerumade, four are currently held by the LDF. The T

Watch: Top US spy says not intelligence communitys job to determine an imminent threat

At a tense Senate hearing, Tulsi Gabbard said its not her agencys role to define imminent threats, raising sharp questions in Washington

Market suffers worst day in 9 months as global and local sentiments weaken

The sudden slump towards the final trading hours were due to soaringBrent crude futures price hitting a new high of $114 a barrel and the rupee d

Puducherry CM Rangasamys convoy checked by Static Surveillance Team near Aruppukottai

Mr. Rangasamy, who was seated in the front seat of his vehicle, cooperated with the SST officials without uttering a word

Follow Sabarmati riverfront development model for Musi rejuvenation project: Bandi Sanjay

VMRDA inaugurates new residential in Chinamushidiwada

1,000 More Plots Planned This Year

PHC doctor vacancies to be filled soon, counselling next week

Puducherry government revises Ramzan holiday to Saturday

Posters come up in Musiri urging DMK to field a fresh face

InVITs asset to grow 1 lakh crore in FY26: CareEdge

CareEdge Ratings expects by portfolio expansion across roads, transmission, warehousing and renewable energy sectors

Novo Nordisks semaglutide patent expiry on Friday lower-cost generics poised for launch on Saturday

Experts sound a note of caution on monitoring of side-effects

Vandana Das murder: court to pronounce sentence on March 21

Fresh escalation in West Asia forces Govt to scout for spot cargoes of LPG, LNG

India aims to secure LPG from all available sources, including Russia, to meet domestic needs, says MEA

Police Commissioner inspects check-posts; checks buses, cars, lorries

ECI appoints 10 election observers for Tiruppur district

Police aim to trace duo involved in octogenarians murder in Coimbatore before fleeing to Nepal

BJPs Rao Urges Women To Stay Cool on Gas Supplies Amid Global Tensions

Urges calm amid rumours; says supply stable despite West Asia disruptions

Blocked Tubes

At birth, babies can get eye infections during their passage through the vagina of infected mothers, resulting in blindness.

Kalingandhra Literature fest on March 29

BJP announces second list candidates for West Bengal Assembly polls

Party fields former MPs, MLAs, and lawyers but has stayed quiet on the candidature of Abhayas mother

Storage in 40% of Indias key reservoirs below 50% of capacity

Overall, the level down to 51% of 183.565 BCM as over 70% of the country has received deficient rainfall since January 1

HDFC Bank says baffled at chairmans ethics concern that made him quit

New Delhi/Mumbai: HDFC Banks non-executive chairman Atanu Chakraborty abruptly resigned, citing differences over values and ethics a ground that

Textile exporters welcome RELIEF scheme

Expenditure Observers arrive in Tirunelveli; to monitor poll expenditure by candidates

BJP cadres in Ernakulam irked over Twenty20s sway in seat allocation

Telangana govt appoints 5 members as whips in Assembly, council

Hyderabad: The Telangana government has appointed Congress MLCs Addanki Dayakar and Venkat Narsing Rao Balmoor as the government whips in the Tel

Seat finalisation impasse in both NDA and INDIA fronts

Bhubaneswar to Host World Athletics Indoor Championship 2028

New Delhi, March 19: The World Athletics Council has awarded India the rights to host the Indoor Championship in 2028. This announcement was conf

Beyond the Guest List

Eid gathers circles, renews connections, and fills spaces with quiet celebration. Yet its truest meaning lies beyond the visible, in moments of g

Hyderabad airport wins Best Airport Staff at Skytrax World Airport Awards

Hyderabad: The Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Shamshabad, more commonly known as the Hyderabad airport, received the Best Airport Staff in

Pentagon Seeks $200B More for Iran War

Congress faces pressure over the Pentagon's $200 billion request for the Iran war, with lawmakers concerned about unclear military strategy and i

Decorated homes, busy temples and shared feasts mark Ugadi in Hyderabad

The Telugu New Year was celebrated alongside Gudi Padwa, marking the first day of the Chaitra month and the beginning of a new agricultural cycle

Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: BJP bets big on Christian votes, names seven candidates from community in two lists

The BJP has been raising issues concerning the Christian community as part of its strategy, including extending support to the community in the M

Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: 5,972 tonnes of waste likely to be generated during Assembly polls in Kerala, projections show

Efforts are on to reduce use of plastic and non-biodegradable waste during the election season. CEO (Kerala) Rathan U. Kelkar had issued a detail

Dispose land issue quickly: Vizianagaram Joint Collector

Two more accused in Sabarimala gold theft case get bail

DRM Cup sports fest in Visakhapatnam from April 4

Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Adoor Prakashs stance adds to Congress confusion in Pathanamthitta

The Attingal MP, who had earlier abided by the party line that sitting MPs should not contest Assembly polls, changed tack when it emerged that K

Panchayat to issue stop memo to waste treatment plant at Ambayathode

The move follows renewed agitation by a few residents who have taken it up as a campaign issue in the wake of Assembly elections

Crescent moon not sighted, Eid to be celebrated in India on Saturday: Clerics

Crescent moon not sighted, Eid to be celebrated in India on Saturday: Clerics. The post Crescent moon not sighted, Eid to be celebrated in India

300 Domestic LPG Cylinders Seized in North Andhra Districts

Raids continue over north Andhra

Drunk Woman Shouts, Screams, Brings Traffic To Halt Outside Gujarat Hospital

The erratic behaviour led to long queues of vehicles on both sides of the road, causing a tense situation as ambulances and emergency vehicles st

Indias proposal to preload national ID app Aadhaar on phones faced pushback

NEW DELHI, March 19 (Reuters) Indias government privately proposed in January that firms like Apple, Samsung and Google consider pre-installing

Bandi Alleges Congress-BRS Nexus, Targets State Government

The Union minister accused the government led by A. Revanth Reddy of failing farmers, alleging that about 41,000 crore in Rythu Bharosa dues rema

India Expands LPG Imports from the US Amid Middle East Supply Concerns

New Delhi, March 19: In light of potential LPG shortages, the Indian government announced on Thursday that the country is now sourcing gas from t

Holiday Rush Crowds Trains, Railway Stations Across Andhra Pradesh

Passengers are forced to squeeze into already crowded compartments, making even short-distance travel uncomfortabl

Renault Duster 2026: Check variant-wise features, price and engine options

Renault India has launched the 2026 Duster with introductory prices starting at Rs 10.29 lakh. Bookings are now open for five trims, featuring th

Wheres the evidence?: Rep Himes, Gabbard clash in heated showdown over Georgia election raid

Government announces 497 crore RELIEF scheme for exporters impacted by West Asian crisis

The package is aimed at providing credit insurance to affected exporters at pre-conflict rates, and with a focus on MSME exporters.

Why did Bitcoin (BTC USD) price today crash below $70,000 amid oil price rally and global tensions? Crypto market downturn explained

BTC USD Bitcoin price crash today: Bitcoin and the crypto market are experiencing a downturn, with BTC falling below $70,000. This decline is dri

Independent MLA representing Thirubhuvanai joins DMK

Andhra Pradesh tops in consumer justice ranking, reveals IJRs 2026 report

The State Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission has reported the least share of cases pending for more than three years

Traffic restrictions in place for Jummat-ul-Vida in Hyderabad

Govt pushes PNG shift as LPG demand spikes amid supply stress

Bihar Chief Minister Launches Development Projects in Munger and Lakhisarai

Patna, March 19: During the fourth phase of the Samriddhi Yatra, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar visited Munger and Lakhisarai districts on Thu

New Govt Whips appointed for Assembly and Council

Did Israel force Washington's hand in decision to attack Iran? CIA Director has an answer

America's top intelligence chief says Israel did not push the US to attack Iran. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced another major strike pa

B.Sc student ends life allegedly over pet cats death

Brent crude oil price hits record highs: How President Trump is trying to control exploding crude oil and gas prices in USA amid Iran war crisis Is Russia back in the game?

Brent crude oil price massive surge: How President Trump is trying to control exploding crude oil prices today and gas prices in USA amid Iran wa

Chinas Mineral Exploration Strategy Achieves New Successes

Beijing, March 19: Recently, Chinas Ministry of Natural Resources announced significant achievements from its phased mineral exploration strategy

HDFC Banks Part-time Chairman resigns: What investors need to know

While the resignation is a shocker, RBIs assessment should lend investors solace

National Commission for Scheduled Castes to investigate BU Registrar appointment by panel sans SC member

They Went To Dubai With A Dream, Now All They Want Is To Be Back In India

For the brothers from Hyderabad, their Dubai dream emerged as a costly bet as a war erupted between US-Israel and Iran

Two killed after car collides head-on with autorickshaw in Medak district

Devotees throng temples on Ugadi

Tamil Nadu Assembly election: 250 more companies of paramilitary force to be deployed

Other preparatory operations, including training of poll personnel, randomization of EVMs and VVPAT units were also underway

Grief-Stricken After Death Of Pet Cat, Hyderabad Woman, 20, Dies By Suicide

The student, identified as Himabindu, had been raising the cat with great affection for the past two years. The pet cat recently died, which left

Qatar Criticizes Irans Maritime Threats at International Maritime Organization Meeting

New Delhi, March 19: Qatar has strongly criticized Iran for its attacks and threats against maritime shipping and infrastructure, particularly in

Telangana Minister urges Centre to hike import duty on palm oil

Hyderabad: Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao said that if the Centre increased the duty on palm oil imports, it would benefit the farmer

Asia scrambles to conserve energy as Iran war disrupts oil and gas supplies

NEW DELHI, March 19, 2026 (AP) Countries in Asia are scrambling to conserve energy and protect consumers as the war on Iran and attacks on gas f

PM Modi Speaks To Jordan King, Expresses Concern Over Middle East Situation

New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Jordan's King Abdullah II held a telephonic conversation on Thursday, their second th

AP To Give Appointment Orders to 630 Medical Officers Shortly

60% women were selected among 4,984 MBBS applicants

Former US Official Resigns Over Iran Policy, Faces FBI Scrutiny

Washington, March 19: Internal disagreements regarding the United States Iran policy have come to light. Former intelligence officer Joe Kent res

CIC flags Aadhaar update delays, asks UIDAI to fix timelines

The Central Information Commission has highlighted delays in updating Aadhaar details. It has asked the Unique Identification Authority of India

Hapag Lloyd incurring $50 million in extra costs per week, 25,000 shipments impacted due to West Asia war, says CEO

Hapag Lloyd, which is the worlds fifth largest container shipping company, signed letter of intent with Indian government to set up a ship recycl

Jagan celebrates Ugadi, conveys good wishes to party cadre, people

Vedic scholars bless the YSRCP chief and his wife, and present them teertha prasadam

SC status sought for Dalit Christians in A.P.

Dalit Christians continue to face untouchability, social exclusion and economic backwardness, says former DGP Purnachandra Rao

Tough battle awaits rivals in LDF bastion

A.P. govt. releases job calendar; 10,060 posts to be filled through APPSC

More details on the job calendar is available on the Naipunyam portal, https://naipunyam.ap.gov.in/job-calendar

Congress opposes VBSA Bill to replace UGC, AICTE, NCTE

Bill represents constitutional overreach, encroaches on State powers, bureaucratises higher education, hands over grant-giving powers to politici

Kerala Assembly elections 2026: Chadayamangalam, a Left-wing stronghold, faces a three-way challenge

The CPI has won all but one election in Chadayamangalam since 1957. In recent years, with shrinking electoral margin and a rising BJP, the path t

Hyderabad airport wins Skytrax Best Airport Staff in India and South Asia 2026 award

Observers arrive in Sivaganga district