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Dornakala MLA Seeks Ban On Paraquat Herbicide

Raising the issue in the Assembly, he said the chemical has a high fatality rate when consumed and called on both the state and Central governmen

Spain Bars US Warplanes from its Airspace Linked to Iran War

Sanchez was also among the most vocal critics of Israel's actions in the war in Gaza, which invited criticism from Israel's government on several

Xi Jinping Invites KMT Chair Cheng Li-wen for Mainland Visit

Beijing, March 30: The Director of the Taiwan Affairs Office of the Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party, Song Tao, announced on Mond

EPS targets infrastructure push, welfare schemes at Kalugumalai

IRDAI approves India AS framework for insurers from April 1

The implementation of India AS will be applicable to all categories of insurers life, general, stand alone health insurers and reinsurers

Weather Forecast And Prayer Timings for Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Partly cloudy sky. Light to moderate rain/thundershowers accompanied with gusty winds very likely to occur in parts of the city towards evening/n

China Showcases Cutting-Edge Technologies at Chongqing Forum

Beijing, March 30: Recently, over 560 advanced technological achievements were showcased at the Chongqing Forum held in Chinas capital, Beijing.

Heated Scenes At P4 Meeting in Srikalahasti, Officials Sent Out

Expressing strong displeasure, the MLA said the failure to ensure the participation of beneficiaries reflected negligence on the part of official

Bengalurus heat islands hit labourers, traffic personnel the hardest

Nearly 44% of the citys workforce is engaged in outdoor occupations, and for them, heat pockets translate into prolonged exposure with no scope f

TVK president Vijaydeclares nearly 625crorein assets and loans to family members

According to his election affidavit, the movable assets include 883 grams of gold, five cars, and a two-wheeler in his name and 3,132 grams of go

NLCIL commences coal production at Pachwara South Open Cast Mine project

Press Club of India issues election reporting advisory to media

The PCI has advised print media to follow the Guidelines on Election Reporting and Norms of Journalistic Conduct-2022

13 nominations filed in Tenkasi district; Rocket Raja enters fray in Alangulam segment

Hyderabad Police Seize 414 LPG Cylinders Hidden in Cemetery, 10 Arrested

Hyderabad, March 30: In a significant crackdown, Hyderabad police seized 414 LPG cylinders hidden in a cemetery on Monday amid ongoing shortages

Hyderabad police rescue 19-year-old woman contemplating suicide

Hyderabad: Police counselled a 19-year-old distressed woman in Hyderabad who was allegedly contemplating suicide following a family dispute. On M

Class 7 Welfare School Student Dies After Suicide Attempt

The girl, a native of Gangaram in Chennur mandal, reportedly attempted suicide on the night of March 25: Reports

Crucial Reports Not Shared, Rural Roads Plagued By Problems: CAG

The Comptroller and Auditor General of India in its report for the period 2017 to 2022, has said that Telangana had not been giving credit to the

China Accelerates Integration of Advanced Technologies in Shipping Industry

Beijing, March 30: According to information received from the Chinese Ministry of Transport on Monday, China will accelerate the deep integration

'Dictator Trump, put down the crown, clown': 'No Kings' protests sweep U.S. cities with Dems joining

Opposition seeks discussion on impact of West Asia crisis

Members point to how the war has affected LPG, crude supplies and fertilizer production;Rijijusaysgovt. was ready to work with Opposition, but no

Tamil Nadu MSMEs express disappointment over election manifestos

Nomination process begins in Thoothukudi and Kanniyakumari

Government Releases 33 FAQs on Digital Census

Citizens can submit details digitally in 15 days before house listing phase

Telangana Government steps in as LPG shortage disrupts auto services

Government initiates three-step response, seeking to stabilise fuel availability, ease pressure on drivers, and strengthen public transportation

Bike taxi rider arrested for alleged molestation of woman passenger

The police said the 25-year-old complainant, a resident of Indiranagar, had booked the ride around 8.10 p.m. on March 26

13 police officers conferred with IPSin T.N.

Three youths killed in separate accidents in Kochi

Peenya, Hennur among pockets emerging as heat islands; GBA plans cooling measures

Urban heat islands occur when dense construction, asphalt roads, andreducedgreenery trap heat during the day and release it at night, making thes

Container Road remains dark, after installing 1,100 lights

On its part, the NHAI responded on March 23, saying that the supervision consultant had accorded the highest priority to the matter and that disc

What could Trump achieve by threatening Iran's Kharg Island?

US President Donald Trump has threatened to completely obliterate Iran's Kharg Island, a vital oil export hub. Trump suggested the US could very

Assam CM claims BJP ensured community harmony, targets Congress

Addressing rallies, he targeted the opposition over its alleged neglect of indigenous communities and highlighted BJPs development efforts in reg

Harry Potter cast salaries for HBO series revealed: How much the new wizards will earn per season

The much-anticipated Harry Potter HBO series is already making headlines, not just for its casting and record-breaking trailer, but also for the

'What party was Bob Menendez?': Goldman shuts down Van Drew; reminds him DoJ indicted Bidens son

Larry Fink salary 2026: Blackrock CEO earns $37.7 million as net worth hits $1.3 billion

Larry Fink leads BlackRock, the worlds biggest asset manager, and earns a huge yearly pay package. His compensation increased after a strong year

Maram Jagadeeshwar, S.M. Hussaini Elected Unopposed To Top TNGOs Posts

Formal proceedings will be issued on March 31 after completion of the full process: The election officer

Boy, 11, Dies In Israeli Strike While Playing Football Near His Home

Jawad Younes and his uncle, Ragheb Younes, were buried on Saturday in the village of Saksakiyeh, a day after the strike destroyed their compound.

Chinas Digital Consumption Reaches 25.3 Trillion Yuan in 2025

Beijing, March 30: In 2025, Chinas digital consumption soared to 25.3 trillion yuan, marking an 8.7% increase compared to 2024. Notably, the cons

Drunk Staffer Thrashes Tribal Students At Jagtial Hostel

The incident came to light after students recorded a video and circulated it on social media, alleging that the staffer, Kamati Srinivas, assault

War in West Asia: Medical device makers call for measures to ease working capital distress

They called for fast-tracking of GST refunds, or a temporary customs duty rebate on the import of raw materials

Astroguide for Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Star: Purva Phalguni till 3.23 pm

Modi speaks to Netherlands PM; discusses West Asia situation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Netherlands counterpart Rob Jetten. They discussed strengthening India-Netherlands relations. Cooperation

A day before deadline, Amit Shah declares India Maoist-free

New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday, March 30, declared that the country has become free from Maoists with the apex body of the Ma

Only 11 Telangana Maoists Remain Underground, Top Cop Urges Them To Surrender

Making a fresh surrender appeal Temangan DGP B Shivdhar Reddy in Monday asked the remaining Maoists to surrender and return to normal life.

Indian Pickleball Team Set to Compete at US Open 2026

New Delhi, March 30: The US Open 2026 is scheduled to take place from April 9 to 18 in Naples, Florida. The Indian Pickleball Association (IPA) a

BRS, Farmers Protest Delay In Rangaiah Cheruvu Canal Works

32,500 acres hit as canal works stall : Reports

Siddaramaiah Blends Emotion, Welfare Pitch And Attacks To Back Umesh Meti in Bagalkot Bypoll

Emphasising development, the Chief Minister said the Congress government had already laid the foundation for a medical college in the district

AIADMK candidate alleges party ruined by betrayers in Tiruchuli Assembly constituency

Kerala Assembly polls 2026: Modi spotlight on Sobha as BJP goes all out in Palakkad

Early signs of her campaign suggest that, compared to her main rivals, she has carved out a strong image as a serious and formidable contender

Fisheries Stall To Come Up On Abandoned Old Canteen Near Old DCs Office In Mysuru

Speaking to Deccan Chronicle, Lakshmikanth Reddy said a report from the officials of Public Works Department stated the structural stability of t

CM Revanth Visit to Revive Basar Temple Works

The temple attracts devotees from Telangana as well as neighbouring Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh

Draft IT Rules widen govt oversight to user-generated news content

Internet societies say such rules should be immediately withdrawn

FCRA amendment bill draws opposition flak in Kerala ahead of polls

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill

Police Seek Custody of Five Accused in Terror- Linked Case

Investigators to examine funding, sleeper cells and radicalisation via social media

Around 150 Principals, Lecturers, Teachers Being Detached To Their Original Postings In SED: Itoo

JAMMU, Mar 30: Minister for Education, Sakeena Itoo today informed the House that around 150 Principals, Lecturers and Teachers are being detache

Swadeshi technologies and a long-term approach to innovation important for India: IIT-Ms Kamakoti

IIT Madras has seen strong demand not just from computer science and allied courses, but also from core engineering companies, says Kamakoti

BJP Protests Dumping Yard Plan In Huzurabad

The protesters raised slogans against shifting the facility from Wardhannapet to Sirsapally village, alleging that it would affect agricultural l

Ward Secretariat Employee Electrocuted in Anantapur

Sources said Vengamuni, an energy assistant at Kovvur Nagar Sachivalayam, came into contact with a high-tension (HT) live wire while attending re

70 Killed In South Sudan Gold Mine Attack

A video of dozens of bodies lying on open ground was shared online, and a local journalist said many other victims are believed to have fled to t

BJP alleges states under INDIA parties rule wrongly giving Muslims reservation from OBC quota

Opposition members staged a walkout in the Rajya Sabha after BJP leader K Laxman alleged that non-NDA ruled states are providing reservation to M

Telangana Assembly Refers Hate Speech Bill To Select Committee Following Demands From Parties

State Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar, who moved the bill on behalf of the Chief Minister and later replied to the debate, denied the allegat

US Eyes in the Sky wiped out - what is the E-3 Sentry aircraft destroyed in Iran strike?

More than 300 US troops are injured in escalating conflict. Fresh reports confirm a US jet mangled by Iranian strike. The attack targeted Prince

'Maoist, Left-wing ideology, Indira Gandhi': Amit Shah names 'root causes' of Naxalism in LS

Tropical creeper vine systems may hold key to framing good green legislation, says IFP research

Mamatas Rule Nears End, Development Will Flourish: Krishna Hegde

Mumbai, March 30: Shiv Sena leader Krishna Hegde has asserted that the rule of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will soon come to an en

Khammam MP Seeks Buddhist Circuit Tag For Nelakondapalli

The MP said the site remains underdeveloped despite its importance, citing weathering, encroachments and inadequate conservation: Reports

Keral Assembly polls 2026: home voting begins in Kerala

A.P. govt. aims to construct 17 lakh houses for poor by 2029, says CM Naidu

More than 2.5 lakh houses built under APTIDCO and PMAY schemes have been handed over to the beneficiaries across the State

Naveen Patnaik slams Nishikant Dubey for outrageous remarks against Biju Patnaik

BJD stages protest in Rajya Sabha against comments linking Biju Patnaik to the CIA

Stalin,Vijayand other leaders file nominations asECIissues Assembly election notification

The DMK president and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister submits his papers to the Returning Officer for theKolathurconstituency. TVK president C. JosephV

Fitness trainer stabbed in Parassala; attacker held after alleged suicide attempt

Mild viral infection spreading among children in Chennai

KTR terms Hate Speech Bill a draconian tool to curb free speech, to harass opponents

Former Madurai AIADMK MLA joins DMK

AIADMK members say, after he was denied ticket to contest, he had quit the party; the AIADMK is an institution built by its cadres over the last

Watch: We will not be dragged into the Iran war: UK Prime Minister

BJD stages walkout from Rajya Sabha over BJP MP Nishikant Dubeys remarks on Biju Patnaik

BJD members staged a walkout from Rajya Sabha. They protested against BJP MP Nishikant Dubey's remarks. Dubey called Biju Patnaik a CIA agent. BJ

Protests Erupt in London and Oslo Against Attacks in Afghanistan, Urging International Action

London, March 30: Hundreds of Afghan citizens residing in London and Oslo protested against attacks by the Pakistani military in Afghanistan. The

Telangana Assembly adopts resolution to address escalating West Asia war

Hyderabad: Led by Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu, the Telangana Legislative Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution addressing t

Non-violation complaints under WTO's TRIPS agreement: An explainer

World Trade Organisation members could not agree to extend a safeguard on intellectual property rules. This means the moratorium on non-violation

3 ships - Dunagiri, Sanshodhak, and Agray - handed over to Navy on Monday

The GRSE said that its first-of-its-kind achievement underscoring strengthened execution capabilities, and production capacity

Bhumi Pednekar Advocates for Better Roles for Women in Mainstream Cinema at International Film Festival

New Delhi, March 30: The dream of making it big in the film industry is now a reality in Delhi, as the International Film Festival is being held

Andhra: Married Indian Navy worker kills girlfriend, stores body in fridge

Visakhapatnam: An Indian Navy staff member allegedly murdered a 28-year-old woman, dismembered her body, and attempted to destroy evidence in the

4 officers of CEO West Bengal Office Shifted

On Monday, four key officials at the poll body faced transfer to different departments following instructions by Manoj Agarwal, the CEO, West Ben

NTK candidates file nomination in all four ACs in Ramanathapuram

LDF govt. the most inefficient Kerala has ever seen, UDF will win: Satheesan

Keralas Leader of Opposition V.D. Satheesan says the Congress has brought back 90% of the social groups that left the UDF; he says the LDF govern

Puducherry Assembly election: Modi takes a swipe at Congress, DMK over crisis in INDIA bloc in Puducherry

The Prime Minister called upon the BJP workers to remind people about the misgovernance of the previous Congress government in the U.T. and sprea

Puducherry Assembly election: Modi takes a swipe at Congress, DMK over crisis in INDIA bloc in Puducherry

The Prime Minister called upon the BJP workers to remind people about the misgovernance of the previous Congress government in the U.T. and sprea

Karaikudi TVK candidate files nomination for Assembly elections

Karaikudi TVK candidate files nomination for Assembly elections

No OPD at Jipmer on Tuesday

No OPD at Jipmer on Tuesday