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Illegal Mining In J&K: 13,692 Vehicles Seized; 446 FIRs Lodged Over Two Years, Says Govt

JAMMU, Mar 17: Under a sustained crackdown on illegal mining across Jammu and Kashmir, more than 13,600 vehicles have been seized and 446 FIRs re

SC Strikes Down Adoption Leave Age Limit, Expands Maternity Benefits

The apex court also asked the Centre to come out with a provision recognising paternity leave as a social security benefit.

'Time doesn't speak, but it waits': Rajinikanth reacts to TVK's 'DMK threat' claim

TVK functionary Aadhav Arjuna had alleged that the DMK family threatened actor Rajinikanth when he tried to enter politics. Arjuna said he was no

Couldn't Get it in Academics But Cricket Got Me My 80 Per Cent Score: Suryakumar

Suryakumar has an 80 per cent winning rate as national captain in theT20 format

Ex-Suvendu loyalist rejoins TMC amid speculations he may be pitted against Bengal LoP in Nandigram

A former BJP panchayat chief, Pabitra Kar, has rejoined the ruling TMC. Kar was known to be close to senior BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari. His retu

Rajinikanth Dismisses TVK Leader's Charge as Untrue, Says 'Time Will Reply'

Time does not speak but waits and answers, Rajinikanth said in a statement posted on his social media handle 'X.'

Efficient Capital Labs Unveils ECL Flow to Simplify Cross Border Payments Between the US and India for AI and SaaS Companies

Maharana Mewar Foundation Honours Distinguished Achievers and Young Talent at 42nd Annual Award Ceremony

Prismforce Skill Management Platform Now Available on SAP Store

Design POV Returns to Mumbai with its second edition Sense and Sensibility A Celebration of Immersive, Multi-Sensory Design

At just 12, she invested Rs 5.9 lakh, opened a shop and hired her mother. Her 'smart' business strategy is shocking the internet

A 12-year-old girl from central China invested her Spring Festival savings into a stationery shop. She hired her mother to manage daily operation

India growth outlook dims as oil tops $100, gas crisis deepens

A distant war is impacting India's economy. Soaring oil prices and gas shortages are affecting homes and businesses. This energy crisis threatens

Naidu Reviews LPG Supply Situation

Assures no shortage of gas in the state; directs officials to ensure uninterrupted supply to essential sectors.

Bibha Chowdhuri: a barrier breaker in STEM

From being one of the first women to gain a postgraduate degree in physics to becoming the first woman researcher in TIFRs cosmic-ray group, Bibh

'Unconstitutional': SC rules adoptive mothers can't be denied maternity leave if child is older than 3 months

The Supreme Court has struck down a provision in the Social Security Code 2020 that limited maternity leave for adoptive mothers. The court decla

SC strikes down law limiting maternity leave to adoption of children under 3 months

The Supreme Court has ruled that adoptive mothers are entitled to maternity leave regardless of the child's age. A law restricting this benefit t

ECI orders transfer of officials in Kerala ahead of Assembly polls

The ECI also said that officers who have been transferred out should not be posted in any election-related assignments till the completion of the

Railways to run express trains to clear additional rush during Ugadi festival

The trains will halt at Tumakuru, Arsikere, Kadur, Chikjajur, Chitradurga, Rayadurg, Ballari Cantonment, and Tornagallu stations in both directio

BJP not fighting to win seats but to establish govt in Bengal: Swapan Dasgupta

Swapan Dasgupta, a prominent figure in the BJP, is making waves by contesting in Rashbehari, South Kolkata. He perceives this as a return to his

How Russian Satellite Intel Is Guiding Iranian Strikes On US Forces

Russia is providing Iran with sensitive satellite intelligence, enabling precise targeting of US forces in the Middle East, marking a new kind of

Lok Sabha Revokes Suspension Of 8 Opposition MPs After Budget Session Chaos

The MPs had been suspended on February 3, for unruly behaviour during protests in the Budget Session.

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Opinion: Opinion | The Shadow Of a Truman Moment In The Iran War

The lesson of that moment in history is not that such weapons can end wars, but that once the logic of escalation begins to dominate wartime deci

NDA nominates father-son duo from two Christian-majority seats in Kerala

Kerala's Kottayam district sees a unique political contest as veteran P C George and his son Shone George vie for votes as NDA candidates. They a

Dune: Part Three Teaser Drops Tomorrow; New Poster Reveals Robert Pattinson as Scytale

Ahead of the release, Warner Bros. has unveiled a new poster online, offering a glimpse of the films expanded cast.

23 Killed, Over 100 Injured In Multiple 'Suicide Attacks' In Nigeria

Multiple explosions staged by suspected suicide bombers rocked the northeastern Nigerian city of Maiduguri, killing at least 23 people and woundi

Cousin Records As Man Shoots Self While Loading Pistol in Delhi

A 28-year-old man allegedly shot himself in the chest while his cousin was recording a video of him loading a pistol; video goes viral.

JEE Main 2026 Session 2: City intimation slip expected soon; check date and time on jeemain.nta.nic.in

JEE Main 2026 Session 2 City Intimation Slip is anticipated soon on the NTA website. This slip will inform candidates about their allotted exam c

We will support anti-BJP government: AIUDF MLA Rafiqul Islam ahead of Assam polls

If there is an anti-BJP government here, we will support it. If we can become a part of it, then we will address the people's problems in the edu

U.K. broadband rules: Ofcom extends BT Openreach regulation by five years; widens price caps to 80 Mbps tier

The prices of higher-speed products will remain unregulated, so providers had an incentive to invest in networks that can deliver faster speeds,

Sajad Lone Asks J&K Govt To Review EWS Criteria For Reservation In Jobs, Admissions

SRINAGAR, Mar 17: Citing official figures of Below Poverty Line (BPL) population in Kashmir Valley, Peoples Conference president Sajad Gani Lone

From His Turf To Her Fort: Big Signal In Suvendu Adhikari's Bhabanipur Dare

He defeated his former boss on his turf. This time, he has come to hers and thrown a challenge. Suvendu Adhikari, Leader of the Opposition in the

800 Kg Stale Chicken Seized from Shop in Joint PoliceGHMC Raid

Expired licence, supplies to bars and restaurants uncovered; owner detained

Cadence Appoints Dr. Alok Jain Managing Director for India

Cadence Design Systems has appointed Alok Jain as managing director for India to lead its regional growth and operations. He will focus on expand

India calls Pakistan Airstrike in Kabul Cowardly, Unconscionable

The statement accused Pakistan of attempting to portray a massacre as a military operation

What's key to India's forex defence? Patra suggests it's $1 trillion buffer

Former RBI Deputy Governor Michael Patra advocates for India to build foreign exchange reserves to at least $1 trillion. This substantial buffer

TVK Chief Vijay Seeks future CBI Inquiry On Karur Stampede In Tamil Nadu

TVK chief Vijay has requested to CBI to hold its future inquiry in Chennai or elsewhere in Tamil Nadu, citing his Assembly election-related engag

White House Chief Of Staff Susie Wiles Has Early-Stage Breast Cancer: Symptoms, Risk Factors, Treatment Explained

Donald Trump announced White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles has early-stage breast cancer, highlighting the importance of early detection and p

Iron bridge collapses in Delhi's Roop Nagar, woman dead

The woman, who was a beggar around 50 years of age, died when the structure collapsed and she fell into the 'nala' (drain) below

European publishers, tech firms urge EU to speed up fine on Google over search

The push underscores tensions within the bloc over the complex balance of regulating Big Tech, with regular clashes between Washington and Brusse

'Sat Sri Akal Bhaiji': Sanju Samson shares the one daily habit where everything starts. Watch

A candid video of Sanju Samson is going viral. It features a surprising language exchange and a personal revelation. Samson shares a simple daily

B2B marketing startup BambooBox raises $6.6M in round led by Peak XV

The Bangalore and San Francisco-based company will use the funds to expand globally and develop artificial intelligence tools for its enterprise

Congress suspends three Odisha MLAs over cross-voting in Rajya Sabha elections

Odisha Congress has suspended three MLAs for voting for a BJP-backed Independent candidate in the Rajya Sabha elections. The party stated these M

Kerala court convicts Sandeep in Dr. Vandana Das murder case

It was the first case of a doctor murdered while on duty, in Kerala

Man Runs Amok with Police Vehicle, Injures Three in Chittoor

Auto, car hit in reckless drive; accused jumps into pond, rescued by fire personnel

Telugu actor honoured at Oscars 2026; fans call it a proud moment

Hyderabad: The 98th Academy Awards, one of the most prestigious events in global cinema, took place at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday

X, Facebook Told To Drop Posts Linking Hardeep Puri's Daughter To Jeffrey Epstein

Himayani Puri had moved the Delhi High Court, alleging defamation and seeking Rs 10 crore in damages over reports linking her to Jeffrey Epstein.

This Image of 'Iranian Missile' Carrying Message Related to Epstein Is Fake

Google's SynthID showed that both the images appeared to be AI-generated.

IPL: Rohit Sharma Joins Mumbai Indians Squad Ahead Of 2026 Season

Rohit has won six IPL titles, including one with Deccan Chargers and five as captain of the Mumbai-based franchise, making him the joint most suc

UK, Ukraine Set To Sign Defence Pact Eyeing Drone Threats Amid Iran War

Britain and Ukraine are set to sign a defence partnership aimed at addressing the threat of low-cost drones, Downing Street announced ahead of a

Indian Vessel Nanda Devi, Carrying 46,500 MT LPG, Arrives At Gujarats Vadinar Port After Safe Transit Through Hormuz Strait

Gandhinagar (Gujarat), Mar 17: Indian LPG carrier Nanda Devi on Tuesday arrived at the Vadinar port in Gujarats Jamnagar, carrying 46,500 metric

BMSIT hosts COMPSIF 2026 international conference

A total of 1,557 research papers were submitted from countries including the US, Russia, Japan, Bangladesh, Romania, and India, of which only 89

Experienced enthusiasm worked for us in 2024, 'garam khoon' took over in 2026: Suryakumar Yadav

Skipper Suryakumar Yadav contrasted India's 2024 and 2026 T20 World Cup victories. He noted the 2024 squad possessed experienced enthusiasm, whil

It's My Job: US Podcaster Fears Criminal Charges For 'Talking To Iranians'

Tucker Carlson suggested that authorities could attempt to frame him under laws related to acting as an agent of a foreign power.

Dubais real estate reset: How PropTech is turning property into an investment-ready sector

From tokenisation to smart buildings, Dubai is creating the regulatory and digital rails for a more tech-enabled property market.

Lok Sabha Revokes Suspension Of 8 Opposition MPs With Immediate Effect

New Delhi, Mar 17: The Lok Sabha on Tuesday revoked with immediate effect the suspension of eight opposition members, who were suspended from the

HC Directs Removal Of Content Linking Hardeep Puri's Daughter to Epstein

Delhi HC directed removal of social media content linking Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri's daughter to convicted U.S sex offender Epstein with

Trump was Warned of Likely Iranian Retaliation on Gulf Allies: Sources

Trump twice on Monday said that Irans retaliatory strikes against Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Kuwait were a surpri

Foot overbridge collapses in Delhi's Roop Nagar

A foot overbridge collapsed in North Delhi's Roop Nagar area Tuesday morning. A woman fell into a nala below the structure. Rescue teams are curr

US embassy in Baghdad faces drone and rocket attack, fire reported

Drunken youths create havoc in Warangals Mills Colony

Hyderabad: Alcohol-fueled violence by youths continues to escalate in the Mills Colony area, Warangal. A group of individuals has created havoc b

Lieutenant, Rebel, Challenger: The Suvendu Adhikari-Mamata Banerjee Story

He defeated his former boss on his turf. This time, he has come to hers and thrown a challenge. Suvendu Adhikari, Leader of the Opposition in the

Lok Sabha revokes suspension of 8 opposition MPs after 'Laxman Rekha' call

Parliamentary tempers cooled as the Lok Sabha reinstated eight opposition MPs suspended for unruly conduct. The decision followed an appeal for n

Murdered By Pak Military: Rashid Khan, Afghan Cricketers On Deadly Strike

In one of the deadliest airstrikes on Afghanistan by Pakistan early Tuesday, at least 400 people were killed and over 250 injured in Kabul

Election Commission orders transfer of officials in Kerala ahead of Assembly polls

The Election Commission has ordered the transfer of several IAS and IPS officers in Kerala. This reshuffle is part of the poll preparedness for t

Assam CM Himanta offers prayers at Maa Baglamukhi Temple in MP ahead of election on April 9

Rehabilitation drive: Naxalites swap guns for sewing machines, driving lessons in Madhya Pradesh

Former Naxalites in Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh, are embracing new lives. They are learning skills like sewing and driving. This initiative by the p

Delhi man dies after allegedly shooting himself while his cousin records video

A shocking incident unfolded in east Delhi's Dallupura area. A 28-year-old man reportedly shot himself in the chest. His cousin was filming him l

Watch: After Shivalik, Nanda Devi LPG tanker reaches India after navigating through Strait of Hormuz amid war

The LPG tanker Nanda Devi arrived in Gujarat carrying 46,500 metric tonnes of LPG, set for ship-to-ship transfer. This marks the second successfu

Indore ice candy factory shut down immediately after 200 kg ingredients seized. FSSAI shares disturbing video evidence

Indore authorities have shut down an ice candy manufacturing unit. The unit operated without a license and used unsafe water. Poor hygiene was al

Watch: How C-RAM intercepts and destroys incoming Iran missiles aimed at US embassy in Baghdad

Baghdad's US embassy faced a fierce drone and rocket assault. The Counter-Rocket, Artillery and Mortar system swiftly engaged multiple threats. V

Lok Sabha revokes suspension of 8 opposition MPs

On February 3, seven Congress MPs and one CPI(M) MP were suspended for unruly behaviour following a resolution passed by the Lok Sabha during the

Vijay seeks future CBI inquiry on Karur stampede in Tamil Nadu

TVK chief Vijay has formally requested the CBI to spearhead the investigation into the unfortunate stampede incident that shook Karur, Tamil Nadu

'Like Amir': Spot Fixing Suspicion On Pak Bowler After 'Longest No-Ball'

A very odd-looking no-ball by Pakistan fast bowler Asad Akhtar has raised a storm on social media

In video message, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sends Nowruz wishes to Iranians

To the brave people of Iran, I wish you, as I do every year a happy holiday season, beginning with the festival of lights, said Benjamin Netanyah

Odisha hospital fire toll rises to 11 as one more person succumbs to burn injuries

The State government has constituted a judicial panel to probe the incident, and also formed a fact-finding team headed by Development Commission

Oscars 2026: Sean Penn skips ceremony to meet Ukraine President Zelenskyy, who calls him a true friend

Sean Penn skipped the Oscars despite winning Best Supporting Actor for his role in Paul Thomas Andersons One Batte After Another to visit Ukraine

Rajinikanth condemns TVK leader Aadhav Arjunas claim

in December 2020, Mr. Rajinikanth announced his political entry. However, later that month, in a three-page statement, he cited the COVID-19 pand

Fire Engulfs Pahalgam Hotel; Man Killed in Fire Tender Accident

Srinagar, Mar 17: A major fire broke out early Tuesday at the Asal Resort hotel in Pahalgam, Anantnag district, south Kashmir, officials said. Wh

India condemns Pakistan airstrikes on Kabul hospital

India has urged the international community to hold the perpetrators of the act accountable and ensure that the wanton targeting by Pakistan of c

How the Fed and other central banks can bark without biting

Global central banks are meeting this week amid an oil price shock. Policymakers must decide whether to signal higher interest rates to combat in

'Trying to dress up massacre as a military op': India slams Pakistan's airstrike on Afghanistan hospital

Apache Women Seek Court Intervention Against Copper Mining

The transfer of federal forest land in Arizona to a pair of international companies that plan to mine one of the largest copper deposits in North

Watch: Rajya Sabha elections: NDA wins big in Bihar, Odisha; tight race in Haryana

The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) dominated the March 16, 2026 Rajya Sabha polls, winning key seats across Bihar, Odisha and Haryana.

How Indian Navy Ships Are Escorting Vessels Amid Strait Of Hormuz Closure

Amid the escalating tensions, India's naval warships deploying in the Gulf region under 'Operation Sankalp' are maintaining a constant watch and

Delhi man looks at camera, smiles, then shoots himself in viral video

New Delhi: A 28-year-old man allegedly shot himself in the chest while his cousin was recording a video of him loading a pistol in east Delhis Da

Telangana Cyber Security Bureau launches SOP to tackle film piracy

Hyderabad: In an effort to curb film piracy, the Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) on Monday, March 16, launched some Standard Operating Pr

KVS Class 1 Admission 2026: Check registration process, eligibility, dates and application process

Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan will begin Class 1 admissions for the 2026-27 academic year in March. Parents can apply online through the official

'Stalin is just a puppet CM': EPS slams DMK govt

Ahead of the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Tuesday launched a fierce attack on the D

Ladakh Admin Reassigns Charge Of Secretary To Lt Governor

LEH, Mar 16: In a minor administrative reshuffle, the Union Territory of Ladakh has reassigned the charge of Secretary to the Lieutenant Governor