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- Karnataka Weather: As Rain Continues To Batter Bengaluru, Waterlogging Throws Life Out Of Gear — VIDEOon March 24, 2025 at 5:05 AM
The netizens on X took the opportunity of Bengaluru rain to share various footage of the waterlogging and traffic of the city.
- After Maha Kumbh 2025, How Is Nashik Gearing Up For 2027 Kumbh Mela? Fadnavis Gives Updateon March 24, 2025 at 5:05 AM
Speaking at a programme of CII Young Indians in Nashik, Fadnavis acknowledged the challenges in organising the large-scale event but expressed confidence in overcoming them.
- PM Modi-Yunus Meeting Requested By Bangladesh Under consideration: EAM Jaishankar Told Parliamentary Panelon March 24, 2025 at 5:05 AM
Jaishankar was also learnt to have told the meeting that SAARC was inactive because of Pakistan's approach and thus India is trying to strengthen BIMSTEC (The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation).
- 2 Delhi Teens Found Hanging In Hauz Khas, Cops Suspect Suicideon March 24, 2025 at 5:05 AM
The police team, reaching the spot immediately found the two hanging.
- HRTC Buses Won`t Be Parked In Punjab At Night Until Assured Of Safety: Himachal Deputy CMon March 24, 2025 at 5:05 AM
He said the department is in contact with HRTC bus staff and has informed higher authorities about this.
- UP Shocker: BJP Leader Shoots Wife, 3 Kids In Saharanpur, 2 Children Deadon March 24, 2025 at 5:05 AM
According to police reports, the accused, who holds the position of BJP executive member, was apprehended at the scene.
- Saurabh Rajput Murder Case: Accused Muskan Makes 2 BIG Demands Inside Jail — READon March 24, 2025 at 5:05 AM
Muskan told police that her family will not fight for her as they are "upset" with her.
- Bihar Politics: ‘Non-Serious CM’ Poster Attacking Nitish Surfaces Outside Rabri Devi’s Residence As RJD Continues To Mock CMon March 24, 2025 at 5:05 AM
This comes after RJD did a similar attack on the Bihar CM Nitish Kumar on Saturday.
- Sushant Singh Rajput Suicide Case: Political Slugfest Erupts As CBI Files Closure Reporton March 24, 2025 at 5:05 AM
Attacking the BJP, the Maharashtra Congress said that the probe agency’s closure report shows that the saffron party’s “dirty politics of eating butter from the scalp of the dead” has backfired.
- Anti-Terror Encounter Underway In Jammu And Kashmir`s Kathuaon March 24, 2025 at 5:05 AM
Reinforcements were swiftly dispatched to aid in the operation, as a manhunt was launched to apprehend the terrorists, believed to have infiltrated on Saturday via either the ravine route or through a newly created tunnel.
- All India Muslim Personal Law Board Announces Nationwide Movement Against Waqf Amendment Billon March 24, 2025 at 5:05 AM
AIMPLB announced a nationwide movement against the proposed Waqf Amendment Bill.
- AAP Names Italia As Candidate For Visavadar Assembly Bypoll; EC To Yet Announce Dateon March 24, 2025 at 5:05 AM
The Visavadar seat in Junagadh district, which has been lying vacant since December 2023 when Bhupendra Bhayani resigned as the AAP MLA and joined the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
- Delhi HC Justice Cash Row: SC Video, Report Contradict DFS Claim Of No Cash Seizureon March 24, 2025 at 5:05 AM
The Delhi High Court's investigation repor and video posted on the SC website, challenges the Delhi Fire Services' "no cash" assertion.
- Kapil Sibal Opens Up On Rift Within INDIA Bloc, Says It Must Appear...on March 24, 2025 at 5:05 AM
The Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) of opposition parties came together ahead of last year's Lok Sabha polls to counter the ruling BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) at the Centre.
- Sambhal Violence: Jama Masjid Sadar Chief Zafar Ali Arrested After Questioningon March 24, 2025 at 5:05 AM
The Uttar Pradesh Police's Special Investigation Team (SIT) had filed a chargesheet of over 4,000 pages in six of the 12 cases in the November 24 Sambhal violence.
- Arvind Kejriwal Accuses BJP Of Trying To Stop Free Bus Rides For Women In Delhion March 24, 2025 at 5:05 AM
Former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal also alleged that the free bus rides for women is being stopped in Delhi.
- AIADMK Calls JAC Meeting On Delimitation `Big Drama`, Says, `BJP, DMK Playing Politics`on March 24, 2025 at 5:05 AM
AIADMK criticized BJP and DMK for political drama over delimitation and said both parties were staging a drama for political mileage ahead of the 2026 elections.
- With Bihar Polls In Sight, NDA Eyes Migrant Population To Boost Tallyon March 24, 2025 at 5:05 AM
Bihar Vidhan Sabha Chunav 2025: While Biharis living outside the state may not come to the state during the polls, their opinion influences the family members staying back in the state and thus may play a big role in shaping the narrative.
- `Mentally Unfit`: Ahead Of Bihar Polls, Prashant Kishor Calls For CM Nitish Kumar`s Resignationon March 24, 2025 at 5:05 AM
Jan Suraaj founder demands Nitish Kumar's resignation, citing physical exhaustion and mental unfitness.
- Chandigarh Grenade Attack: NIA Chargesheets 4 Babbar Khalsa International Terroristson March 24, 2025 at 5:05 AM
Investigations in the case are continuing and the NIA is trying to track down other members of the BKI terror group and dismantle its network in India.
- U.P. BJP sends show-cause notice to MLA over remarks against the State governmenton March 23, 2025 at 10:50 PM
MLA Nand Kishor Gurjar alleged that Uttar Pradesh has the “most corrupt government” ever and that officers are misleading CM Yogi Adityanath and looting the exchequer
- Heavy rush at New Delhi Railway Station but no stampede: officialson March 23, 2025 at 8:53 PM
A source said Large crowds gathered on platforms 12 and 13 due to delays in multiple trains, including the Shiv Ganga Express and Jammu Rajdhani Express
- Madin prayer meet to launch year-long drive against drugson March 23, 2025 at 7:25 PM
- Tests under way for use of rubberised geo materials in the construction of the 3.2 km long elevated corridor on Anna Salaion March 23, 2025 at 7:01 PM
- Woman police constable suffers leg injuries as motorcycle hits her during BRS bike rallyon March 23, 2025 at 6:59 PM
- Shiv Sena demands comedian Kunal Kamra’s arrest over remarks on Eknath Shindeon March 23, 2025 at 6:49 PM
The party workers vandalise a hotel where comedian’s show featuring ‘gaddar’ jibe at Deputy CM Shinde was filmed
- Two held for forging doctors’ sealson March 23, 2025 at 6:26 PM
- Deputy CM commends sports personnel from TN securing medals in Khelo India Para Games 2025on March 23, 2025 at 6:22 PM
- Operation on to flush out a group of militants from Kathua forestson March 23, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Kathua has seen heightened militant activity in the past one year, with several groups from Pakistan crossing into the Jammu region from the International Border
- Darius Marshall award presentedon March 23, 2025 at 6:06 PM
- Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu directs officials to reach out to horticulture farmers affected by untimely rains, hailstormson March 23, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Crops spread over 40 villages in 10 mandals of Kadapa, Anantapur, Sri Sathya Sai and Prakasam districts damaged, officials tell the Chief Minister; he enquires about two banana farmers who attempted suicide reportedly due to crop loss
- Indian Naval Academy wins Bakshi Cup 2025on March 23, 2025 at 6:01 PM
- Nashik Kumbh Mela: State to introduce Kumbh Mela Authority Law on the lines of U.P.on March 23, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced a ₹1,100 crore plan for the development of Trimbakeshwar Temple and the establishment of a Kumbh Mela Authority Law
- Vanniyar Sangam rally may give clear indication of PMK’s political path for Assembly pollson March 23, 2025 at 5:56 PM
- 17-year-old girl and mother stabbed to death by girl’s lover in Rajamahendravaramon March 23, 2025 at 5:38 PM
- Vigil stepped up to check cricket bettings in Andhra Pradesh: DGP Harish Kumar Guptaon March 23, 2025 at 5:37 PM
The police chief warns of strict action against those who resort to cricket bettings
- Water Metro terminal at Mattancherry to receive ferries from Aprilon March 23, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Work on the terminal is progressing swiftly in preparation for the upcoming summer vacation, when families and visitors throng the city’s waterfront for boat rides, followed by the tourist season that begins in Kerala with Onam
- Donation of ₹1 crore made to Anna Canteen in memory of Narne Ranga Raoon March 23, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Andhra Pradesh Real Estate Developers founder chairman Narne Ranga Rao’s family hands over a cheque worth ₹1,00,01,016 to Chief Minster N. Chandarababu Naidu
- School cooks to go on hunger strike at Secretariat on April 4,5on March 23, 2025 at 4:51 PM
The workers’ union is urging for a model similar to Tamil Nadu, where school cooks are recognised as part-time, contingent employees and provided fair wages and benefits
- BEE calls for promoting 5 star ACs in cities like Vizag, Vijayawada and Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh on March 23, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Five-star rated air conditioners would be of immense benefit to consumers in Visakhapatnam, which, being the State’s industrial and commercial hub, has been recording rapid energy consumption, says BEE Secretary
- Science is the basis for every human being, says scholaron March 23, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Jagadeeshwara Rao was delivering a keynote address at a symposium on Science and Sustainability at the Central University of Karnataka
- Honey-trapping episode part of efforts in Congress to grab CM’s seat from Siddaramaiah, says Vijayendraon March 23, 2025 at 4:40 PM
- ‘Drop location’ method that poses severe challenges to enforcement against narcotics gaining popularity among peddlers in Bengaluruon March 23, 2025 at 4:38 PM
- KLE VK Institute of Dental Sciences hosts Scientific Conference in Belagavion March 23, 2025 at 4:37 PM
There were 100 scientific presentations made at the event
- Commission urged to conduct probe into residential schools illegally housing children from northeastern Stateson March 23, 2025 at 4:36 PM
- Man, son drown in Periyaron March 23, 2025 at 4:33 PM
- BBMP appeals for support to recover tax dues, amidst opposition criticismon March 23, 2025 at 4:32 PM
- Drug syndicate leader arrested in Bengaluru by Kerala Policeon March 23, 2025 at 4:30 PM
- Fine rice to ration card holders in Telangana from Ugadion March 23, 2025 at 4:27 PM
The distribution would cover 84% of Telangana population where every person in the eligible families would get 6 kg of rice every month
- National moot court competition held in Kochion March 23, 2025 at 4:21 PM
- TNPDCL purchased power at a cost of ₹7,953 crore from exchanges in 2023-24on March 23, 2025 at 4:15 PM
The corporation was a major buyer of electricity from the High Price Day Ahead Market in power exchanges, according to data shared in the report on the short-term power market in India 2023-24, released by the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission
- Elappully brewery: Balram levels corruption charge against govt.on March 23, 2025 at 4:15 PM
- CJI seeks details of guards at Delhi High Court judge Yashwant Varma’s houseon March 23, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Chief Justice of Delhi High Court forwards query to the police; judge asked not to dispose of his phones or delete or modify any conversation, message or data in them during the probe
- Honey-trap issue: Congress president Kharge meets Karnataka CM Siddaramaiahon March 23, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Though it was termed a “courtesy visit”, Mr. Kharge and Mr. Siddaramaiah had a closed-door meeting for nearly an hour during which political developments were discussed
- BMRCL conducting feasibility study to extend Namma Metro along 8 corridorson March 23, 2025 at 4:12 PM
The metro rail corporation is set to finalise its extensive 197-km feasibility study by July 2025
- Decks cleared for first phase construction of integrated bus terminal at Karikkamuri in Ernakulamon March 23, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Both KSRTC and private buses will operate from the proposed terminal, designed similarly to the 26-acre Vyttila Mobility Hub, where separate bus bays are allocated for them
- Cyber criminals impersonating senior executives to defraud companies, warns TGCSBon March 23, 2025 at 4:07 PM
- 20% export duty on onion scrapped, farmers’ organisation asks for long-term policyon March 23, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Kisan Sabha has urged the government to avoid irregular export bans and export restrictions, and to instead take steps to formulate a long-term export policy
- ASHAs to hold mass hunger strike on March 24on March 23, 2025 at 4:06 PM
ASHAs in Kerala are protesting for better pay and benefits, leading to mass hunger strike and political tensions
- Notorious drug trafficker Jaggu Bhagwanpuria shifted to Central Jail in Assamon March 23, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Jaggu Bhagwanpuria is believed to have continued to orchestrate criminal activities from within Bathinda Central Jail, reportedly using smuggled mobile phones and a loyal network of associates
- National Consultation in Bengaluru addresses gender disparity in India’s higher judiciaryon March 23, 2025 at 4:04 PM
The event brought together retired judges, legal professionals, scholars, and civil society representatives to confront systemic barriers impeding women’s advancement in India’s judiciary, where representation remains alarmingly low
- IPL excitement palpable in Vizag as stage is set for first match between DC and LSG on March 24on March 23, 2025 at 3:55 PM
ACA and VDCA officials leave no stone unturned to ensure hassle-free arrangements, right from crowd management to player facilities; Governor Abdul Nazeer gives his consent to attend the event, says ACA president Sivanath
- No calls were made to over Aaditya’s ‘role’ in Disha Salian case: Sanjay Rauton March 23, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader accuses BJP of playing politics with the dead after Narayan Rane claimed Uddhav had reached out to with him with a request to conceal his son’s involvement
- Temple chariot tragedy: 16-year-old girl succumbs to injurieson March 23, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Jyothi was watching the procession sitting in an autorickshaw, when the 100-feet-high chariot headed for Madduramma temple crashed onto the vehicle
- Chief Minister Stalin is not willing to conduct caste census: Palaniswamion March 23, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Pointing out that the DMK govt. did not extend the tenure of the one-man commission formed to collect data on castes, communities, and tribes during the previous AIADMK regime, he alleges that the CM has shown little interest in the issue
- Aduthurai bus stand inauguratedon March 23, 2025 at 3:32 PM
- Buddhist tour operators seek better facilities for Indian touristson March 23, 2025 at 3:30 PM
- Symbiosis, TNNLU declared joint winners of Nani Palkhivala Memorial Tax Mooton March 23, 2025 at 3:30 PM
- Traffic rule violation along Odathurai service road goes uncheckedon March 23, 2025 at 3:26 PM
- MP Wilson demands increase in income limit for post and pre-matric scholarshipson March 23, 2025 at 3:25 PM
- Five years after closure, Vijayamohini mills employees seek its reopeningon March 23, 2025 at 3:21 PM
- Telangana’s NCD clinics detect over 28,000 new cases of diabetes and hypertension since launchon March 23, 2025 at 3:19 PM
- If Bihar has to change, then government has to be changed, says Congress leader Pawan Kheraon March 23, 2025 at 3:17 PM
He lashes out at the Nitish Kumar-led National Democratic Alliance government of Bihar over the issues of development and law and order
- Two arrested for selling OG Kushon March 23, 2025 at 3:15 PM
- Jewellery appraiser in Tirupattur held for misappropriating ₹1.3 crore by creating fake accountson March 23, 2025 at 3:15 PM
- Pilgrims from Maharashtra, Karnataka make beeline for Srisailam ahead of Ugadion March 23, 2025 at 3:12 PM
It is a custom among the devotees of the two States to offer a part of their crop yield to the deities during the Ugadi festivities to be held from March 27 to 31 this year
- ‘Thiruthu,’ a correctional film festival at Viyyur central jail from March 24 on March 23, 2025 at 3:11 PM
International Film Festival Thrissur to host five-day correctional film festival for inmates. The fete aims to promote rehabilitation and social change through the medium of cinema
- 100-day anti-TB campaign screens 61.4 lakh persons for infectionon March 23, 2025 at 3:10 PM
5,588 new TB cases found in State whose treatment up is being ensured; full report of the campaign will be released on March 24, World TB Day
- NIA chargesheets four alleged Babbar Khalsa International operativeson March 23, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Chargesheet filed in connection with a grenade attack case in Chandigarh in 2024; two of them are based in Pakistan and United States
- Court warrant against Bidar official for not submitting report in land-grab caseon March 23, 2025 at 3:04 PM
A former gram panchayat president has accused BJP MLA Prabhu Chavan of encroaching upon government land
- Tiruvarur-Thiruthuraipoondi-Agasthiyampalli railway line energisedon March 23, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Electrical Inspector to the Government of India accorded sanction for energisation of the broad gauge section; a test run of an electric locomotive has been conducted
- Collector suspends arrested VAO in Velloreon March 23, 2025 at 2:55 PM
- Vizag may host ICC Women’s World Cup matches this year, says ACA president Kesineni Sivanathon March 23, 2025 at 2:52 PM
As of now, it is speculative, and an official communication from the BCCI is awaited, he says, adding that the Port City may also be the venue for a Men’s ODI match in December
- APCC leader urges Centre to postpone delimitation processon March 23, 2025 at 2:52 PM
- Karnataka government departments owe escoms ₹8,690 crore on March 23, 2025 at 2:47 PM
The highest amount of ₹4,541.21 crore is owed to Bescom
- ‘Women are challenging the status quo in tech and reshaping the tech landscape’on March 23, 2025 at 2:47 PM
A panel discussion titled ‘Breaking Barriers in Tech: Stories of Resilience and Innovation’ was held on Honeywell’s campus in Bengaluru
- British-built Pallikkunnu CSI Church to be made a heritage tourism site soonon March 23, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Tourism Minister gave directives to the State Tourism Director to prepare a heritage tourism project for the church
- HBCH&RC experts roped in to study factors behind rise in cancer cases in Balabhadrapuramon March 23, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Over 20 persons are suffering from various cancers in Balabhadrapuram alone, while 19 more have been reported with symptoms of various cancers during the door-to-door surveys
- Around 30% tribals in Jawadhu Hills suffer from anaemia: expertson March 23, 2025 at 2:45 PM
- Stop destruction of RTI Act, Jairam Ramesh tells Vaishnawon March 23, 2025 at 2:45 PM
The Congress leader wrote to the IT Minister: “In the interests of transparency and accountability, I would urge you to pause, review and repeal Section 44 (3) of the Data Protection Act, 2023 which destroys the RTI Act, 2005”
- Alert against vector-borne diseases in Kozhikode in view of summer showerson March 23, 2025 at 2:44 PM
- Fishing community in Kerala hit by climate change, says CMFRIon March 23, 2025 at 2:44 PM
According to the study, 72.7% of respondents cited a reduction in fish production as the most prominent issue, followed by a potential decrease in overall catch and income
- Muslim organisations boycott Nitish Kumar’s Iftar over his support to Waqf Amendment Billon March 23, 2025 at 2:44 PM
The organisations, which have registered their protest include the All India Muslim Personal Law Board, Imarat-e-Sharia, Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind, Jamiat Ahle Hadith, Jamal-e-Islami Hind, Khanqah Mujibia and Khanqah Rahmani.
- BMTC to launch mobile service vans for bus maintenanceon March 23, 2025 at 2:41 PM
The vehicles will be flagged off by Transport and Muzrai Minister Ramalinga Reddy at the BMTC Central Office in Shanthinagar
- Walking can prevent deadly blood clots, say expertson March 23, 2025 at 2:40 PM
- Youth stabbed to deathon March 23, 2025 at 2:40 PM
- Farmers block train at Jeeyapuram over permanent closure of railway gateon March 23, 2025 at 2:36 PM
- CPI(M) urges Andhra Pradesh government to repeal property tax hikeon March 23, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Party’s State secretary V. Srinivasa Rao writes to Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu to take necessary steps to repeal the Municipal Amendment Act 44/2020, which enables the tax calculation of a property based on its capital value instead of the rental value
- ‘Millet Man of India’ asks farmers to avoid usage of fertiliserson March 23, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Khadar Vali takes a dig at the policy of giving subsidies for fertilisers, and the distribution of rice through the public distribution system on the second day of the three-day Millets Mela—2025 in Anantapur
- Sub-inspector suspended over alleged inaction in domestic violence caseon March 23, 2025 at 2:34 PM
- Government integrates urban and rural SHGs on March 23, 2025 at 2:32 PM
The integration of urban SHGs with rural SHGs aims to bridge this gap by leveraging urban markets as distribution channels for rural SHG products; collaboration is expected to create new economic opportunities, boost rural industries and strengthen financial inclusion
- Questions raised over relocation of forest dwellers in Kali Tiger Reserveon March 23, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Activist files complaint with the Forest Minister, alleging violation of NTCA guidelines
- The Hindu in School - Transcend Group of Institutions seminar urges students to pursue passion without fearon March 23, 2025 at 2:29 PM
- Kerala Forest department introduces audit framework to assess wildlife mortalitieson March 23, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Wild Animal Mortality Audit Framework will involve real-time data collection and centralised digital documentation
- Sluggish response to LRS payments under GWMC limits; plot owners seek deadline extensionon March 23, 2025 at 2:27 PM
- TOMCOM to hold interviews for jobs in UAE on March 25 on March 23, 2025 at 2:22 PM
- North Kerala had commercial links with Indus Valley civilisation: Archaeologist N.K. Rameshon March 23, 2025 at 2:19 PM
- KMC opens special counters to pay taxeson March 23, 2025 at 2:17 PM
- Nearly 100 youth from YSR Congress Party join BJP in Visakhapatnamon March 23, 2025 at 2:16 PM
- 81 libraries get laptops, projectors from Ernakulam district panchayat on March 23, 2025 at 2:15 PM
The distribution of new devices marked the first phase of an effort to equip all libraries with modern technology for public access
- Protest in Afzalpur with body of farmer found deadon March 23, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Agitating farmers keep the body outside the Tehsil office and block the Kalaburagi-Vijayapura State Highway for nearly four hours
- Andhra Pradesh to roll out support centres for autistic childrenon March 23, 2025 at 2:12 PM
State granted funds to the tune of ₹3,468.75 lakh under the PM SHRI to establish 125 autism centres for the 2025-26 academic year
- Tollywood stars Prabhas, Balakrishna, Gopichand accused of endorsing illegal betting appon March 23, 2025 at 2:11 PM
- ‘No in-depth discussions taking place in the House’on March 23, 2025 at 2:10 PM
- Noida ‘honour killing’: A blue dupatta for a wedding and a strangulationon March 23, 2025 at 2:06 PM
A 23-year-old woman was allegedly killed by her father and brother, a day after she married her boyfriend in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Samridhi Tewari reports on how her family allegedly cremated her immediately after her death, and the police have arrested the father-son duo for her murder
- Probe ordered as prisoner dies in Sedam sub-jailon March 23, 2025 at 2:01 PM
- Panel steps up rehabilitation of rescued children in Tiruchion March 23, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Around 500 children are rehabilitated at 17 childcare homes monitored by the Tiruchi district administration; a 12-year-old boy was rescued at airport on March 23
- Woman injured in acid attackon March 23, 2025 at 1:59 PM
- MP blames Siddaramaiah for Speaker suspending BJP MLAson March 23, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Demanding the revocation of the suspension order, Jagadish Shettar says that the Chief Minister is behind the Speaker acting in such a manner
- Women in MNCs at greater risk of TB due to work stress and poor nutrition: Expertson March 23, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Experts note that career-driven professionals, along with homemakers, often prioritise work or family over their health, leading to weakened immunity and higher susceptibility to infections like tuberculosis