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SC clears Elvish Yadav in snake venom case
The Supreme Court quashed the FIR and criminal proceedings against You...
Backlash over Louis Theroux manosphere documentary
Women’s Aid has raised concerns about Louis Theroux’s 'Inside the Mano...
Kim retains grip, rare dissent in North Korea vote
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Russian Oil tanker to reach India on March 21
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Rupee slumps below ₹93 as oil prices soar
Indian rupee fell below ₹93 per US dollar, marking an all-time low that has caught the attention of both investors and everyday Indians. Rising oil prices and a strong dollar are the main culprits behind the decline. India relies heavily...
₹497-cr relief scheme for Indian exporters
The Centre has rolled out a ₹497-crore relief package to support exporters struggling due to the ongoing crisis in West Asia. The conflict has di...
Oil tops $110 as Middle East tensions rise
Global oil prices have risen sharply, crossing $110 per barrel, as tensions grow in the Middle East. The increase comes after fresh conflict invo...
Rupee weakens slightly to 92.43
The Indian rupee declined by 3 paise to 92.43 against the US dollar in early trading on Wednesday, reflecting pressure from a stronger dollar and...
India–US trade deal awaiting tariff clarity
India and the United States are close to finalising an interim trade agreement, but the deal will only be formally signed after Washington comple...
technology
YouTube rolls out AI ‘Reimagine’
YouTube has unveiled a new AI-powered feature called “Reimagine” for YouTube Shorts, designed to make video editing faster and more cre...
DarkSword Spyware puts iPhones at risk
A newly identified spyware called DarkSword is raising serious concerns among cybersecurity experts, as it could expose the personal da...
Samsung halts Galaxy Z TriFold sales
Samsung Electronics has announced that it will stop selling its most expensive smartphone, the Galaxy Z TriFold, on...
Chrome adds bookmarks bar to Android tab...
Google is introducing a bookmarks bar to Chrome on Android tablets and foldable devices, giving users quicker acces...
Instagram DMs will lose privacy lock
Meta Platforms is removing end-to-end encryption (E2EE) from Instagram direct messages, starting May 8, 2026. This ...
Google Maps adds Gemini AI features
Google has rolled out one of the biggest updates to Google Maps in over a decade, introducing several artificial in...
health
US eyes troop boost as Iran conflict escalates
The United States is weighing a significant increase in its military presence in the Middle East as the conflict with Iran enters a possible new ...
Ujjain student dies after assault in Canada
A 23-year-old Indian student from Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh was killed in Canada after he was allegedly assaulted by a group of youths and later r...
Fridge-free vaccine could reach every community
Imagine a vaccine you don’t have to keep cold, no bulky refrigerators, no ice packs, no electricity needed. That’s exactly what scientists are wo...
lifestyle
Ajay Devgn opens new multiplex in Thane
Actor Ajay Devgn has stepped further into the cinema business with the launch of his new multiplex, Devgn CineX, in Than...
Actors Alia, Priyanka named global changemakers
Actors Alia Bhatt and Priyanka Chopra Jonas have been recognised as global changemakers by National ...
Canada PM, Finland President discuss ‘Dhurandhar’
A light-hearted conversation between Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney and Finland’s President Ale...
Diljit’s ‘Dil-Luminati’ tour becomes Indi...
Punjabi singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh has set a new benchmark in India’s live entertainment industry w...
Shreya Ghoshal echoes Arijit Singh’s break
Singer Shreya Ghoshal has opened up about the pressures of the music industry, admitting that she so...
national
BJP releases second Kerala poll list
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced its second list of 39 candidates for the upcoming Kerala Assembly elections 2026, stepping up its ...
BJP announces 88 candidates for Assam polls
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on March 19, 2026, released its first list of 88 candidates for the upcoming Assam Legislative Assembly election...
Nashik Godman held in rape, blackmail case
Police in Maharashtra’s Nashik have arrested self-styled godman Ashok Kharat over serious charges of rape, blackmail and cheating. The arrest has...
SC dismisses plea on Vantara
The Supreme Court has dismissed a petition that alleged illegal wildlife trade and irregularities in animal imports at Vantara, an animal rescue ...
3 Pune friends die in SUV accident
Three friends from Pune lost their lives on Wednesday morning when the Toyota Fortuner they were travelling in fell off a flyover on the Delhi‑Mu...
Mamata Banerjee slams EC over transfers
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has strongly criticised the Election Commission of India (ECI) over its recent decision to transfer se...
opinion
Life of a Peace Dove
Towering mountains, turbulent seas
Rugged terrains, windswept fields,
I fly up there and beyond these
Looking for calm, they call me the dove
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From Nayanar to Vijayan, Sabarimala Row Sparks Credibility
The ongoing Sabarimala gold scam, which has sent shockwaves through Kerala’s political and religious spheres, inevitably recalls a controversial ...
A Hug, a Kiss, and Kerala in Shock: How Saji Cherian Broke the Rules
Whether by coincidence or calculation, the episode showcased Kerala’s shifting political grammar
By Arun M Nair
In Kerala’s high-voltage po...
Kerala’s Fiscal Paradox: How Bottles and Tickets Keep the State Afloat
By Arun M Nair
Thiruvananthapuram: Behind the enviable social indicators of Kerala lies an unusual revenue model. Liquor queues and lottery coun...
Will Trump Turn the Screws on Adani to Corner Modi?
BY BYRON NEALE
Donald Trump has rarely tolerated losing face. And yet, that’s exactly where he finds himself in the escalating standoff with Ind...
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SC clears Elvish Yadav in snake venom case
The Supreme Court quashed the FIR and criminal proceedings against YouTuber Elvish Yadav in the snake venom case, saying the original charges wer...
Backlash over Louis Theroux manosphere documentary
Women’s Aid has raised concerns about Louis Theroux’s 'Inside the Manosphere', saying it may legitimise harmful influencers. The programme includ...
Kim retains grip, rare dissent in North Korea vote
North Korea’s election showed near-total support for candidates, with turnout close to 100%. State media acknowledged a handful of rejection vote...
world news
Trump rules out troop deployment, sparks Pearl Harbor controversy
US President Donald Trump reportedly told reporters during his meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at the White House on March 19...
Pentagon pushes $200 bn war budget
The Pentagon is seeking more than $200 billion in additional funding to support the ongoing conflict with Iran, highlighting the rapidly rising c...
Netanyahu signals tough stance on Iran
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has signalled that Israel’s conflict with Iran could stretch on, cautioning that military strikes alone...