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Telangana Budget 2026 LIVE: Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu to unveil major plans today

Telangana Budget 2026-27 Live: Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu presents the state budget today. Follow live updates on key announce

India well prepared to meet 270 GW peak power demand: Manohar Lal

The statement assumes significance in view of the ongoing West Asia crisis, when the use of electric appliances like induction cookers, as well a

IPL 2026: Delhi Capitals Face Setback as Mitchell Starc to Miss Initial Matches

New Delhi, March 20: The Delhi Capitals (DC) have received disappointing news ahead of IPL 2026. Their key fast bowler, Australian Mitchell Starc

Rs 594 cr approved for expansion of key roads in Khammam

Hyderabad: Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka has announced the sanction of Rs 594 crore for the expansion of five major road corridors in K

Class 9 boy sexually assaults 4-year-old girl in Telangana

Hyderabad: A class 9 boy allegedly sexually assaulted a 4-year-old girl in Bhadradri-Kothagudem district on Thursday, March 19. The accused, 14-y

Stock markets rebound in early trade after sharp fall in previous session

On March 19, Sensex tanked 2,496.89 points, or 3.26% its biggest single-day plunge since June 2024 -- to settle at 74,207.24. The Nifty tumbled

Eid celebrated across Kerala with prayers, greetings

Kochi: Eid al-Fitr was celebrated across Kerala on Friday, March 20, with religious fervour and community gatherings. Known locally as Cheriya Pe

Tragic Accident in Agra Claims Lives of Five Devotees

Agra, March 20: A tragic road accident occurred in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, on Friday morning, resulting in the deaths of five devotees. Four others

Watch how Indian Army converted an old bridge into a stunning 'Border Brew Cafe' near Arunachal border

Border Brew Cafe Arunachal Pradesh: The Indian Army has inaugurated the 'Border Brew Caf' in Arunachal Pradesh, a unique establishment built on a

Israel-Iran war: Drones hit Kuwait's Mina Al-Ahmadi oil refinery, fire breaks out

Kuwait's Mina Al-Ahmadi oil refinery faced multiple drone attacks early Friday. The strikes ignited a fire in some units. No casualties were repo

Kerala Assembly polls: K. Sudhakaran returns to Kannur; T.O. Mohanan set to launch campaign

Sudhakaran, who had earlier maintained a firm stand on contesting the polls, says his priority now is to ensure Congress victory and bring it to

Rupee breaches 93/dollar for the first time, down 19 paise to 93.08 against U.S. dollar

Elevated global crude oil prices put further pressure on the local unit, while a positive opening at the domestic equity markets cushioned agains

Yemeni forces warn of Red Sea strikes targetting warships if US joins Israel against Iran

The Yemeni Armed Forces have issued a stern warning that they will target American ships and warships in the Red Sea if the United States partici

Baaghini, a six-coffee blend, takes centrestage in this Hyderabad cafe

Watch: President Droupadi Murmu meets Premanand Maharaj at Radha Keli Kunj Ashram in Vrindavan, holds spiritual interaction

President Droupadi Murmu continued her spiritual tour in Uttar Pradesh, visiting Vrindavan to seek blessings from Premanand Maharaj. During her v

Teenagers sue Musks xAI claiming image-generator made sexually explicit images of them as minors

Other AI companies have prohibited their image-generators from producing any sexually explicit content, even of adults. Mr. Musk saw this as a bu

Congress MP Pradyut Bordoloi joins BJP, gets Dispur ticket within 24 hours

Pradyut Bordoloi, a Congress MP, has switched to the BJP and secured a ticket for the upcoming Dispur assembly polls. His son, Prateek Bordoloi,

Trump's Mideast muddle could play into Xi Jinping's hands at planned summit

President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing is delayed due to a Middle East war. Analysts believe this puts China in a stronger position to negotia

Cooking gas crisis on the boil across Telangana

An LPG shortage triggered by global supply disruptions has begun to ripple across Telangana, hitting restaurants, temples, industries and househo

The Impact of Oral Health on Mental Well-being

New Delhi, March 20: The health of our teeth and gums extends beyond just our smiles; it significantly affects our brain and mental state. Recent

Netanyahu says Iran has lost Uranium enrichment capability after airstrikes

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed that Iran no longer has the capacity to enrich uranium or produce ballistic missiles after

Rupee Breaches 93/Dollar For The First Time

Elevated global crude oil prices put further pressure on the local unit, while a positive opening at the domestic equity markets cushioned agains

Sam Curran set to miss IPL 2026 for Rajasthan Royals: Report

Rajasthan Royals will be exploring various replacement options as Sam Curran will be missing the IPL 2026 season

Why is the transgender community saying #RejectTransBill

Protests have erupted across the country, with tens of thousands of people coming out onto the streets, signing petitions online, and campaigning

Europa League: Real Betis, Celta Vigo, and Porto Secure Quarterfinal Spots

Madrid, March 20: In an exciting round of matches in the Europa League, Real Betis, Celta Vigo, and Porto have all secured their places in the qu

'Restraint is strength': Shashi Tharoor backs India's cautious stance on West Asia crisis

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor calls India's approach to the West Asia crisis responsible statecraft. He stresses that restraint shows strength a

World Pakhal Divas: A Celebration of Odishas Timeless Culinary Wisdom

For every Odia, Pakhal is far more than a mealit is an emotion, a cultural identity, and a time-tested answer to the regions scorching heat.

The shadows of space

Meghnath learns about Dark Matter and Dark Energy and the power of light from Shukracharya and Mayasura

Be(e) Smart!

A quiet afternoon and a tempting guava tree to climb ... But Billy had reckoned without something on the tree.

Watch: Netanyahu: Israel acted alone in Iranian gas field attack

Australias Cummins, Starc, Hazlewood to miss early IPL 2026 matches

Australian stars Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and Josh Hazlewood will miss the start of IPL 2026. Pacer Josh Ellis is out for the season with a h

Spark a blaze

A folktale from Australia tells how the crane and kangaroo rat discovered fire.

Democrats aim to turn Trump's tariffs against GOP in campaigns for governor

Democrats are making President Trump's tariffs a central theme in their election campaigns. They argue these levies have increased costs for busi

Xiaomi Unveils Smart Door Lock G100 with Advanced AI Features

Mumbai, March 20: Xiaomi has officially launched its latest smart home device, the Xiaomi Smart Door Lock G100, on its Youpin platform. The devic

Gold, Silver Prices Rise Slightly Today: Check Latest Rates In Your City

Gold, Silver Prices Today: Investors are leaning on gold as a hedge during uncertain times.

Samsung Innovates with Galaxy Z TriFold 2 and New Slidable Phone Concept

Seoul, March 20: Samsungs venture into tri-fold smartphones has been brief. The Galaxy Z TriFold, priced at $2,899, is already being phased out j

Indian Stock Market Opens Strong Amid Easing Tensions in the Middle East

Mumbai, March 20: The Indian stock market opened with significant gains on Friday. At 9:25 AM, the Sensex surged by 801 points or 1.08%, reaching

Watch: Trumps Pearl Harbor remark stuns Japan PM during Iran war discussion

During a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, U.S. President Donald Trump defended not informing allies about strikes on Iran by

China poses pressing threat, deterrence needed to avert invasion, Taiwan says

China does not currently plan to invade Taiwan in 2027 and seeks to control the island without the use of force, says the U.S. intelligence commu

Iran war: Netanyahu denies Israel 'dragged' US into conflict

Benjamin Netanyahu dismisses reports that Israel dragged the US into the war as 'fake news'.

CISF Conducts Major CBRN Mock Drill at Vadodara Airport

Vadodara, March 20: In a significant move to enhance airport security, the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) conducted a large-scale mock

India's proposal to preload national ID app Aadhaar on phones faced pushback

An internal email from MAIT on January 13 revealed that UIDAI requested the IT ministry to collaborate with Google, Apple, and major smartphone m

Triple Riding Proves Fatal for Youngsters in Annamayya District

The youngsters came to Madanapalle to attend their personal work and while returning to their residence they lost control over the bike and crash

Israel launches new wave of attacks on Iran as crisis deepens

DOHA/WASHINGTON/JERUSALEM, March 20 (Reuters) Israel launched a fresh wave of attacks on Iran on Friday, a day after President Donald Trump told

Iran war: Isreali oil refinery in Haifa hit by missile shrapnel

Shrapnel from a downed missile has hit an oil refinery in the Israeli city of Haifa, Israeli media reported.

Womens Cricket Dominates T20 Records in Australia

New Delhi, March 20: The T20 match between the Australian womens team and the West Indies took place on Friday in Kingstown. This match marked th

Drones will define future warfare: Rajnath Singh pushes for self-reliance in drone manufacturing

Soumya Tandon Transforms into the Slap Queen in Dhurandhar-2 Alongside Ranveer Singh

Mumbai, March 20: The film Dhurandhar 2, starring Ranveer Singh, has taken the spotlight since its release, with each scene packed with suspense.

Rain Continues in Delhi-NCR, Temperature Drops and Air Quality Improves

New Delhi, March 20: The weather in the National Capital Region (NCR) has remained consistent over the past two days. According to the India Mete

CBSE Says Class 10 Results Of Middle East Students To Be Released With All

Middle East crisis: Examinations conducted between February 17 and February 28 were completed successfully. During this period, students appeared

Mouth Condoms Explained: Can They Help Prevent HPV And Oral Cancer?

Mouth and tongue condoms, also known as dental dams, are barrier tools that can reduce the risk of HPV and other infections during oral contact.

Lockie Ferguson to miss early IPL 2026 matches for Punjab Kings

The right-arm fast bowler, known for his express pace and ability to deliver in crunch moments, is expected to return to franchise duties for PBK

Video: Moment When US F-35 Stealth Fighter Was Hit In Skies Above Iran

It would mark the first known instance of Iran hitting one of the US military's most advanced and expensive aircraft in the ongoing conflict in t

Tamil Nadu Man Wanted A Scenic Selfie, But Slipped And Fell 100 Feet Down

The man was pulled to safety in the early hours of Friday and shifted for medical evaluation. Officials said he is stable but under observation.

Microshifting puts a new spin on 9-to-5 schedules

NEW YORK March 20, 2026 (AP) Before the house is humming and her teenagers ask her to whip up breakfast or chauffeur them to school, Jen Meegan

Andaman's tribal delegation meets Rahul Gandhi, raises concern over Great Nicobar project

The delegation expressed apprehensions about the potential adverse impact of the project on the fragile ecosystem of Great Nicobar Island and its

Israel working to gradually reopen schools, says Netanyahu

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised citizens' resilience amid conflict. Schools will gradually reopen with responsibility. Netanyah

QCY Unveils VT200 Gaming Headset with Advanced Features and Long Battery Life

Shanghai, March 20: QCY has officially launched its latest gaming headset, the Heroad VT200, in the Chinese market. Priced at 229 yuan (approxima

FIFA Creates Rule Requiring Female Coaches at Women's Tournaments

FIFA said it will require at its women's tournaments that at least one female must be a head coach or assistant coach of each team

India Suspends Indus Water Treaty Until Pakistan Addresses Terrorism Concerns

New Delhi, March 20: India has reiterated that the Indus Water Treaty will remain suspended until Pakistan, described as the global center of ter

Lenovo Unveils Yoga Bluetooth Silent Mouse with Ergonomic Design and Long Battery Life

Mumbai, March 20: Lenovo has launched the Yoga Bluetooth Silent Mouse, complementing its latest laptop lineup. Priced at 119 yuan (approximately

FIFA creates rule requiring female coaches at womens tournaments

Just 10 of 32 teams at the 2023 Women's World Cup had a female head coach, including Sarina Wiegman of beaten finalist England

Xiaomi Unveils New Purple Variant of Mijia Colorful Suitcase

Mumbai, March 20: Xiaomi has launched a vibrant purple color option for its Mijia Colorful Suitcase. This new variant is currently available for

US-Iran-Israel conflict: Tehran claims first-ever F-35 Lightning 2 hit as Washington confirms emergency landing

Iran announced it struck a US F-35 fighter jet. A US official confirmed an F-35 made an emergency landing after an incident over Iran. The pilot

Finance Minister Defends BSNL Amid Criticism

Mumbai, March 20: Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), the state-run telecom operator in India, has been striving for profitability for an extend

Lifelong Mumbai Resident Impressed By Delhi: 'You Guys Are Underselling Your City'

A lifelong Mumbaikar has gone viral after praising Delhi's infrastructure, cleanliness, and metro, having visited the city after 14 years.

Man ends life, mother dies of cardiac arrest in Telangana

Hyderabad: In a tragic incident, a man died by suicide and his mother died of a cardiac arrest upon seeing his body in Telanganas Jagtial on Wedn

Bihar Board Class 12 Result Date: Check when you can expect the final result announcement

Bihar Board Result 2026 kab aayega: Bihar Board Class 10 and 12 results for 2026 are expected to be announced soon, with an official date and tim

Lenovo Unveils YOGA TWS Earbuds with Impressive Features

Beijing, March 20: Lenovo is once again enhancing its YOGA ecosystem with the launch of new budget-friendly true wireless earbuds. These earbuds

Woman Arrested for Bag Theft at Lajpat Nagar Metro Station, Cash and Documents Recovered

New Delhi, March 20: In a swift response to a bag theft incident at the Lajpat Nagar Metro Station, Delhi police have arrested a woman and recove

Iranian Strikes On Qatar's LNG Crown Jewel Will Reshape Future Of Gas

The latest strikes have damaged two of the plant's production trains, representing a combined 12.8 million tons of annual output capacity, or abo

U.S. Pressures Europe to Enhance Defense Responsibilities Amid Focus on China

Washington, March 20: The United States is increasing pressure on Europe to take on greater defense responsibilities while maintaining a robust m

Qatar LNG Output Capacity Reduced By 17% For 5 Years, India Faces Risk

QatarEnergy said the strikes, which occurred on March 18 and early March 19, 2026, caused extensive damage to key production facilities and are e

Kolkata weather update: IMD issues orange alert, warns of rainfall, thunderstorms and strong winds for today. Check full week's forecast

Kolkata Rains Weather Forecast: Kolkata is likely to experience rain, thunderstorms with strong gusty winds on Friday, the India Meteorological D

OpenAI to buy Python toolmaker Astral to take on Anthropic; revamp product portofolio

OpenAIs Codex has more than two million weekly active users. Astral has become a major player in the Python community. Its tools are designed to

Mumbai Police Busts Fake Apple Accessories Racket, Six Shopkeepers Charged

Mumbai, March 20: Mumbai police have made a significant breakthrough against counterfeit branded goods by dismantling an organized mobile accesso

Sabudana Khichdi, Poha, Or Upma? Which Indian Breakfast Is Less Likely To Cause A Blood Sugar Spike

There are numerous Indian breakfast options like sabudana khichdi, poha, and upma. To effectively gauge which breakfast type is better at control

'How Can An Accused Seek Police Protection': Court Asks 'Mohd Deepak'

The bench termed such petitions as pressure tactics aimed at influencing the ongoing investigation and sensationalising the entire matter.

Telangana Budget 2026-27 LIVE: Finance Minister Bhatti likely to walk a tightrope balancing welfare and development

Mr. Vikramarka said he hoped that all sectors in the State would achieve significant growth and the youth of Telangana would receive excellent em

Devotees Gather for Divine Bhasma Aarti at Mahakaleshwar Temple on Navratris Second Day

Ujjain, March 20: On the second day of Navratri, a massive crowd of devotees gathered at the Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain to witness the mornin

US disrupts global botnets affecting more than three million devices

A major international operation has successfully taken down four large botnets. These networks infected over three million devices worldwide, inc

Iran womens soccer team greeted with a welcome ceremony in Tehran

Members of Irans national womens soccer team were greeted with a welcome ceremony upon their return to the Islamic Republic after several of the

Rajasthan Transfers 25 IAS Officers, Key Portfolios Reshuffled

Jaipur, March 20, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): The Rajasthan government carried out a late-night administrative reshuffle, transferring 25 IAS officers

RBSE 10th result 2026 confirmed date and time: Check when you can download the scorecard from rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in

RBSE 10th Result kab ayega: The Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education has confirmed that Class 10 results will not be declared on March 20, 2026

Joint statement on Strait of Hormuz by European nations, Japan, Canada

This is the full text of the statement from Britain, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Japan and Canada

South Africa Womens Team Sets 150-Run Target Against New Zealand

Auckland, March 20: The South Africa womens cricket team has set a target of 150 runs for New Zealand in the third T20 match. Batting first, Sout

25 lakh voter cases cleared as West Bengal rolls near finish

Voter list updates are progressing across West Bengal. Supplementary lists for thousands of booths are ready. Work continues for the remaining bo

767 Couples in Telangana Avail Incentive for Inter-Caste Marriages Scheme

While 119 couples availed the scheme in 2022-23, 243 couples utilized it in 2023-24 and 404 couples in 2024-25

US Israel attack Iran: Israel holds off attack on Iran gas site as markets react

Netanyahu said in a televised address that Iran no longer has the ability to enrich uranium or make ballistic missiles, although he did not provi

The Theories Behind Why Pak's Rumoured Ballistic Missile Worries US

Pakistan's existing arsenal is already sufficient to deter a regional nuclear or conventional attack, so an ICBM would serve a different purpose