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Indian killed in Abu Dhabi strike
An Indian national was killed and another injured in Abu Dhabi after d...
Pakistan facilitates indirect US-Iran dialogue
Pakistan said it is helping the US and Iran talk to each other by pass...
Marathahalli bridge in Bengaluru shut for 3 days
Traffic on Bengaluru’s Marathahalli Bridge will be restricted from Mar...
ECI seizes ₹400 cr in poll bribes
The Election Commission has seized ₹408.82 crore worth of illegal item...
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Petrol duty cut to ₹3, diesel to zero
In a big relief measure, the central government on 27 March 2026 reduced excise duty on fuel to help manage rising global oil prices. The duty on petrol has been cut from ₹13 to ₹3 per litre, while diesel duty...
Railways fines IRCTC over tainted meal
A meal served on a Vande Bharat Express turned into a disturbing experience for passengers after worms were found in the food, prompting swift ac...
Hormuz stays safe and open for India
India has received a major boost to its energy security after Iran confirmed that the Strait of Hormuz will remain open for Indian ships amid ris...
Rupee weakens 20 paise to 93.76
The Indian rupee is edging closer to the 94-per-dollar mark, slipping nearly 20 paise in early trade on Wednesday to around 93.95. This continues...
Rupee near 93.71 due to global tensions
Rupee continued to trade under pressure, opening 18 paise lower at 93.71 against the US dollar, after briefly slipping past the 94 mark earlier i...
technology
Samsung browser launches globally on Windows
Samsung has officially released its internet browser for Windows computers worldwide, ending its beta testing phase. The browser is now...
OpenAI axes Sora, ends Disney deal
OpenAI has shut down its AI video-generation tool Sora, marking a significant pullback from its push into AI-created video content. The...
Claude AI now controls computers indepen...
Anthropic has rolled out a new capability for its AI assistant Claude that allows it to operate a computer and comp...
Apple’s WWDC 2026 aims at AI upgrades
Apple has officially announced that its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2026 will take place from June 8 to ...
Galaxy S26 adds Apple AirDrop support
Samsung has introduced a new feature that allows Galaxy smartphone users to share files with Apple devices, bringin...
OpenAI plans desktop superapp with AI to...
OpenAI is planning a new desktop “superapp” that will bring together its main tools, ChatGPT, Codex, and the AI br...
health
Scientists unlock secrets of Moon’s titanium‑rich rocks
A team of Indian scientists has taken a giant leap in understanding the Moon’s ancient past, uncovering how some of its rarest rocks formed deep ...
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...
lifestyle
HBO’s Harry Potter series trailer released
HBO has dropped the first teaser for its new 'Harry Potter' television series, announcing a Christmas 2026 premiere. The...
Ranveer Singh to apologise in Kantara row
Actor Ranveer Singh has agreed to apologise and undertake a temple visit following a controversy lin...
Critics’ Choice Awards 2026 celebrate top talent
The Critics’ Choice Awards 2026 brought together some of the finest talents in Indian cinema and web...
Madras HC orders Gautham Menon to refund ₹4.25 cr
The Madras High Court has directed filmmaker Gautham Vasudev Menon and his production company, Photo...
Actor Mohanlal moves court against deepfake misuse
Malayalam superstar Mohanlal has approached the Delhi High Court to stop the unauthorised use of his...
national
Navy’s ‘Urja Suraksha’ to protect oil routes
With tensions rising in West Asia, the Indian Navy has started Operation ‘Urja Suraksha’ to protect the country’s vital energy supply routes. The...
India sets 2035 climate targets
India has approved its updated climate action plan for 2035, setting more ambitious targets to reduce emissions and expand clean energy. The new ...
IIT Delhi ranked India’s No.1, 36th globally
The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi has once again made India proud by emerging as the country’s top university in the QS World University R...
No lockdown call by Prime Minister Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent speech in Parliament on the Middle East crisis has led to widespread confusion, with some claiming he hinte...
Bengal voter list deletions spark confusion
Confusion continues to surround large-scale deletions from West Bengal’s electoral rolls, with varying figures and no clear official explanation ...
S. Jaishankar rejects ‘mediator’ role
India has ruled out playing a mediator’s role in the ongoing West Asia crisis, with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar asserting that the co...
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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Indian killed in Abu Dhabi strike
An Indian national was killed and another injured in Abu Dhabi after debris from an intercepted missile fell on a street. The incident highlights...
Pakistan facilitates indirect US-Iran dialogue
Pakistan said it is helping the US and Iran talk to each other by passing messages between them. These indirect discussions aim to reduce tension...
Marathahalli bridge in Bengaluru shut for 3 days
Traffic on Bengaluru’s Marathahalli Bridge will be restricted from March 27–29, between midnight and 3 am, for Metro construction. Vehicles will ...
world news
Israel kills Iran’s revolutionary guard navy chief
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz announced that a targeted Israeli airstrike killed Alireza Tangsiri, the commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolut...
Periasamy Kumaran appointed India’s envoy to UK
India has appointed senior diplomat Periasamy Kumaran as its next High Commissioner to the United Kingdom. The announcement was made by the Minis...
US currency to carry Trump’s signature
In a significant policy change, the US Treasury will introduce Donald Trump’s signature on new paper currency, marking a departure from a 165-yea...