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Plea in Delhi HC flags fear of communal tension in Uttam Nagar ahead of Id

The plea has been moved by the Association for Protection of Civil Rights (APCR), which has sought urgent directions to the Delhi Police and the

Stranded Indian students use Armenia, Azerbaijan to exit war-torn Iran, slow pace leaves parents anxious

Parents in Kashmir have expressed satisfaction over the opening of the Azerbaijan route

NC, PDP spar over Bill pertaining to land rights in J&K

NC legislator Tanvir Sadiq has submitted the J&K LandGrants(Restoration and Protection)Bill, 2025 to the J&K Assembly as a private members bill

Odisha suspends officials over fire tragedy

The disciplinary action was taken even as different inquiries were going on to find lapses leading to fire

Pharma Staff Hurt In Mini-Bus Accident Near Miyapur

Miyapur police said no complaint has been received so far, and details regarding the victims and the cause of the accident are being ascertained.

NIA Files Charges Against Three PLA Cadres in Manipur Attack

New Delhi, March 19: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a chargesheet against three cadres of the banned organization Peoples Libe

Tharu Culture: A Pride of Uttarakhand, Says CM Dhami

Dehradun, March 19: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami addressed the Tharu Holi Mahotsav held in Khatima via virtual means from his r

Lok Sabha Clears 53 Lakh Crore Demands For Grants And Appropriation Bill For 2026-27

The Lok Sabha also passed the Appropriation Bill (2) Bill, 2026, moved by Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

Mizoram Municipal Corporation Elections Scheduled for April 21

Aizawl, March 19: The Mizoram State Election Commission (SEC) announced on Wednesday that elections for the 19-member Aizawl Municipal Corporatio

Aadhaar Emerges as the Worlds Largest Biometric Identification System with 1.34 Billion Active Users

New Delhi, March 19: Aadhaar has established itself as the worlds largest biometric identification system, boasting approximately 1.34 billion ac

Mirwaiz, Imran Ansari condemn Larijanis killing

Ansari, also a Shia cleric who heads the All J&K Shia Association, said, With deep sorrow and heavy hearts, we mourn the martyrdom of Larijani, H

Transgender Groups Protest Amendment Bill

Speakers highlighted the impact on daily life. At a time when I had just begun to feel that I could live with recognition as a human being, this

SRS Group case: court directs restitution of properties worth 650 crore to 2,312 homebuyers

The ED had initiated its probe under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act against SRS Group based on 81 cases registered by the police in Delhi

Tripura Elections Rescheduled to April 12 to Accommodate Tribal Festivals

Agartala, March 19: The Tripura State Election Commission (SEC) has rescheduled the elections for the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Co

US Stocks Slump on Fears of Rising Oil Prices, Inflation and Interest Rates

The S&P 500 fell 1.1% and was on track for its first loss this week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 668 points, or 1.4%, with an hour

Over 34% of Voters Excluded from Electoral Roll in West Bengal

Kolkata, March 19: The judicial process in West Bengal has been completed as of Wednesday night, revealing that over 34% of voters have been excl

BJP demands Rahul Gandhis resignation over USCIRF report endorsement

The report has recommended sanctions on the Research & Analysis Wing (R&AW) and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)

Four Batsmen Who Scored Over 800 Runs in a Single IPL Season

New Delhi, March 19: The Indian Premier League (IPL) has seen numerous records set and broken over its 18 seasons. Players have entertained fans

Training Held For Officials In SIR Of Electoral Rolls In AP

These officials are also the deputy District Election Officers (DEOs) for carrying out the SIR 2026 operations in Andhra Pradesh.

U.S. Expands Visa Bond Program to 50 Countries, Requires $15,000 Deposit

Washington, March 19: The United States has announced an expansion of its visa bond program, set to take effect on April 2. The U.S. State Depart

6 Arrested, Adulterated Dairy Worth 11 Lakh Seized

The operation, based on credible information, was carried out near Ganj Bazar under Mahankali police station limits by the Task Force team along

West Bengal Government Assigns New Roles to 19 IPS Officers Removed by Election Commission

Kolkata, March 19: The West Bengal government has reassigned new responsibilities to 19 IPS officers who were removed from their positions by the

Quote of the Day March 19, 2026: Homers The Odyssey Quote Nothing is bred that is weaker than man A deep reflection on human strength, weakness, and life lessons from an ancient epic

This quote of the day from The Odyssey shows how humans can feel weak but still grow stronger in life. It is a powerful motivational quote about

New model of security and development established in U.P. in last nine years: Adityanath

Security ramped up in west Delhi ahead of Id-ul-Fitr

CM Stalin Criticizes AIADMK for Offensive Remarks on Women

Chennai, March 19: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin launched a strong attack on AIADMK leaders over their alleged offensive comments about w

BLF Claims Responsibility for Attacks in Kech and Washuk, Three Pakistani Soldiers Killed

Quetta, March 19: The Baloch Liberation Front (BLF) has claimed responsibility for attacks in Kech district, resulting in the deaths of three Pak

Cabinet nod for Rs 33,660 crore plan to set up 100 industrial parks

KCR Accused of Receiving Over 1 Crore Without Attending Assembly: CM Reddy

Hyderabad, March 19: Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy made serious allegations on Wednesday, claiming that opposition leader K. Chandras

UAE Says Air Defences Responding to New Missile Threat

MOD asserts that the sounds heard are the result of the air defence systems intercepting missiles and drones.

Six IPS Officers From AP To Get Presidents Police Medal

In total, 960 police personnel from APranging from IPS officers to constableshave been honoured.

Amid LPG crisis, demand for rocket stoves surges in Kerala

Rocket stoves are high in demand as they require less firewood compared to regular wood stoves;as orders surge, stove suppliers have stopped acce

Did Whitney Leavitt really get a tattoo for breaking Chicago's Broadway record?

Whitney Leavitt celebrated breaking Chicagos all-time weekly ticket sales record by getting a tattoo, fulfilling a promise made in a viral TikTok

Jammu Police Solves Blind Murder Case in Just 24 Hours

Jammu, March 19: The Jammu Police South Zone has once again demonstrated its swift and effective investigative capabilities by solving a blind mu

Focus on Upgrading Rehab Centres, Says EAGLE Chief IGP Ravikrishna

Ravikrishna underlined that drugs such as ganja posed a serious threat not only to individual health but also to families and society.

Parliament watch: Lok Sabha clears Rs 53 lakh crore spending via guillotine; no PLI payouts for solar firms, uranium projects await clearances

Lok Sabha approved over 53 lakh crore for ministries' grants, including Railways and Agriculture. Meanwhile, solar manufacturers await PLI funds,

Iran Seeks Intelligence Support from U.S. Adversaries, CIA Director Reveals

Washington, March 19: CIA Director John Ratcliffe disclosed on Wednesday that Iran is actively seeking intelligence assistance from U.S. adversar

Cabinet clears Rs 33,660-crore BHAVYA scheme to build 100 industrial parks, boost manufacturing push

The Union Cabinet has approved a 33,660-crore scheme to establish 100 plug-and-play industrial parks nationwide, aiming to boost manufacturing an

IIIT Basar Students Protest Over Safety, Facilities

Vice-chancellor Goverdhan held discussions with student representatives and assured that their demands would be addressed within a week, followin

Biju trustnot funded by party money, saysNaveen

Governance lag risk and limits of scale: What HDFC Bank chairman's exit truly signals

In the final analysis, the significance of HDFC Bank chairman's resignation lies not in what it reveals explicitly, but in what it implies.

Traffic Advisory Issued for Farmers Meeting at Ramlila Maidan on March 19

New Delhi, March 19: The Delhi Traffic Police has issued a traffic advisory for residents ahead of the farmers meeting scheduled at Ramlila Maida

The opportunity in Cameroon to rebalance the WTO

The World Trade Organizations Ministerial Conference must ensure that trade is governed by rules rather than coercion

Chaitra Navratri 2026 Wishes: Top images, quotes, wishes, messages and more to share

Chaitra Navratri commences on March 19, 2026, ushering in the Hindu New Year. This nine-day festival honors the nine forms of Goddess Durga. Devo

Relief for Bina Modi in assault case filed by son

The Delhi High Court has halted legal proceedings against Bina Modi, chairperson of Godfrey Phillips India, and others. This action follows a com

Remembering Yogesh: The Poet Who Captured Lifes Essence in Simple Words

New Delhi, March 19: The Hindi film industry has been graced by numerous remarkable lyricists. Among them, Yogesh stands out for his ability to t

No end to suffering: On the Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict

India must enlist more support against Pakistans bombing of Afghanistan

Disney confirms release dates for Lilo & Stitch 2 and Incredibles 3

The Walt Disney Company has confirmed release dates for two major sequels, Lilo & Stitch 2 and Incredibles 3, arriving in summer 2028. The revela

HPV Vaccine Campaign Launched in Rampur to Protect Against Cervical Cancer

Rampur, March 19: A new HPV (Human Papillomavirus) vaccination campaign has been launched in Rampur, Uttar Pradesh, focusing on the health of wom

U.S. Fed holds rates unchanged over uncertain Iran war implications

The central bank cut rates three consecutive times late last year before holding them steady at its January meeting

Congress to contest 95, IUML 27 seats in 140-seat Kerala Assembly

Kerala's UDF, led by Congress and IUML, will contest 95 and 27 seats respectively in the upcoming assembly polls. The alliance aims to leverage r

7 China-bound oil tankers now headed for India, says report

Govt: Unaware Of Any Such Course Change

Himanta Sarma vs Gaurav Gogoi showdown: Assam heads into 2026 polls amid echoes of a political past

In 1996, Assam's Congress faced insurgency and electoral defeat. Tarun Gogoi rebuilt the party, leading it to power in 2001. Now, 25 years later,

Gujarat Successfully Controls Foot-and-Mouth Disease with Vaccination Efforts

Gandhinagar, March 19: Gujarat has successfully reduced the spread of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) among livestock to just 3%. This achievement f

CSIR-NGRI, SRI Sign MoU On Geothermal Energy Research

Officials said the partnership is expected to support Indias clean energy goals and strengthen research in emerging energy technologies.

DDMA clears 21,000-crore plan to reduce Delhi monsoon flooding

Decision on 6G spectrum to be taken by ITU & 3GPP post standard setting

NEW DELHI, Mar 18 : Decision regarding 6G spectrum will be taken by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and 3GPP, likely after standa

India and Japan: A Stabilising Axis for the Indo-Pacific

As the region grapples with a worsening strategic environment, deeper India-Japan maritime cooperation under FOIP could serve as a powerful and i

Fire and more fire: On hospital ICU fires, patient safety

India must treat hospital fire safety as an issue of criminal accountability

Telangana Ranks Worst in Consumer Justice 2026

The report highlighted significant infrastructural gaps in Telangana, noting that only 12 District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commissions (DCDRC

National conference on sepsis care held in Chennai

Indias future demographic challenges

The growing elderly population is set to exert increasing pressure on healthcare and social security, thereby putting a strain on the states fina

Tamil Nadu Assembly Election: civic issues take centre stage as electors in Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni call for permanent solutions, improved security

The DMK stronghold is set for a 4-cornered contest, with the ruling party and its allies, the AIADMK and BJP, TVK, and NTK in the fray. A few par

Backlogs for LPG refills range from 4 to 12 days: distributors

They say panic bookings have come down mainly due to the restrictions

T.N. Elders Welfare Association seeks age-linked additional pension in eighth pay commission

Flowing sewage in Parade Ground raises a stink

Gujarat to Host Statewide Millet Festival on March 21-22

Ahmedabad, March 19: The Gujarat BJP spokesperson and Agriculture Minister, Jitu Vaghani, announced on Wednesday that a statewide Millet Festival

Telangana State Human Rights Commission Intervenes in Mission Bhagiratha Deaths

The Commission directs relief and job support for the victims family

'A new Ayatollaha stronger cause?': Sen Reed GRILLS Tulsi Gabbard on Iran war blowback

IIT-H Students Build Low-cost Gas Gun

High-speed impact studies are used to design stronger vehicles that absorb crashes better, buildings that withstand shocks, and protective materi

'India could become Hettich's biggest market in five years': Andreas Hettich

Hettich, a leading furniture fittings maker, anticipates India will soon become its largest market, surpassing Germany. This growth is driven by

Judge people by dignity, not status: Kurian Joseph

Equal opportunity in skilling still distant for women: Supriya Sahu

Acid attack on minor girl triggers protests; Oppn. targets Mahayuti govt. in Assembly

The girl was attacked on Tuesday afternoon while returning home from school at Vadgaonpan village in Sangamner taluka; she is currently undergoin

Qatar Says Extensive Damage Caused By Iran Attacks On Gas Facility

Qatar's state-run energy company said on Wednesday that fires set by Iranian strikes on its main gas facility had caused extensive damage, after

Hearing in Moinabad Drugs Case Deferred to March 20

On March 14, the EAGLE team, along with the Moinabad police, raided a farmhouse owned by Rohith Reddy in Moinabad.

Vijay Dismisses Alliance Talks with NDA, Affirms TVKs Independent Stance

Chennai, March 19: In a decisive move ahead of the upcoming Tamil Nadu assembly elections, Vijay, the president of the Tamilaga Vetrikazhagam (TV

Canadas tariff counterattack on Trump gains speed is this a full-blown trade war now?

Canada is opening its market to low-cost Chinese electric vehicles, creating tension with the United States. This comes as Donald Trump pushes st

Fake WhatsApp Profile Cons Firm of Rs 1.2 Crore

Impostor posed as an entrepreneur, tricked accountant into fund transfer

Nine including 3 children killed in Delhis Palam fire

PM announces ex-gratia for victims New Delhi, Mar 18: Nine people, including two men, four women, and three children, were killed after a fire br

UN Chief Condemns Pakistani Airstrike, Calls for Investigation into Afghan Hospital Attack

New Delhi, March 19: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has strongly condemned the recent Pakistani airstrike on a hospital in Kab

High Court dismisses Peru's petition for 'Pisco' rights

The Delhi High Court has ruled against Peru's bid for exclusive rights to the alcoholic drink 'Pisco'. The court stated that both Peru and Chile

LS passes demands for grants of ministries for 2026-27

Clears Appropriation Bill 2026 New Delhi, Mar 18 (UNI) The Lok Sabha on Wednesday approved the Demands for Grants for various ministries, authori

Bhowanipore set for Mamata Banerjee versus Suvendu Adhikari showdown in polls

Opposition leader Suvendu Adhikari will challenge Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in Bhowanipore, reprising their 2021 electoral battle. Adhikari

Ambulance drivers sensitised to Model Code of Conduct rules in Vellore, nearby districts

The guidelines say ambulance drivers should cooperate with Static Surveillance Teams during vehicle checks

Fact-finding committee visits aggrieved poor families of Velugumatla in Khammam

Congress dj vu: Bordolois exit to BJP revives ghosts of Himanta Sarma revolt as Gogois elevation fuels unrest

Assam Congress faces a wave of resignations, mirroring a decade-old crisis that crippled the party. Internal rebellion and perceived 'humiliation

Alvas Samskrutika Vaibhava on March 21

Iran war rift deepens as spy chief Joe Kent quits after secret meeting with JD Vance

A top spy boss resigned accusing Israel of pushing the US into a war with Iran based on lies. He confided his plans to JD Vance before quitting.

Blind murder case cracked within 24 hours, two held

Jammu Tawi, March 18: Police have solved a blind murder case within 24 hours of its reporting, arresting two persons in connection with the killi