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Iran’s IRGC spokesperson killed in report...
Iran says Ali Mohammad Naini was killed in a strike it blames on the U...
New tax rules raise HRA, boost perks
The government has introduced new income tax rules that will come into...
Karnataka vet killed by hippo at Shivamogga Safari
Dr Sameeksha Reddy, 27, a trainee veterinary officer, was fatally atta...
SC clears Elvish Yadav in snake venom case
The Supreme Court quashed the FIR and criminal proceedings against You...
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Jio Bank launches UPI cash withdrawal
RNFI Services Ltd, in collaboration with Jio Payments Bank, has introduced a cardless cash withdrawal service powered by UPI QR codes, expanding access to cash across India without the need for debit cards or ATMs. The service is available through...
60% free seat rule may raise fares
India’s major airlines, Air India, IndiGo, and SpiceJet, have opposed a new government rule requiring them to offer at least 60% of flight seats ...
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 o...
₹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...
technology
OpenAI plans desktop superapp with AI tools
OpenAI is planning a new desktop “superapp” that will bring together its main tools, ChatGPT, Codex, and the AI browser Atlas, into a...
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 ex...
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 ...
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
‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’ blocked in India
The Oscar-nominated film The Voice of Hind Rajab has been blocked from releasing in India after it failed to get approva...
Hollywood action icon Chuck Norris dies at 86
Chuck Norris, the legendary action star known for his tough on-screen image and martial arts skills,...
Ajay Devgn opens new multiplex in Thane
Actor Ajay Devgn has stepped further into the cinema business with the launch of his new multiplex, ...
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...
national
Telangana presents ₹3.24 lakh cr budget
The Telangana government has presented a Budget of ₹3.24 lakh crore for the financial year 2026–27, with a strong focus on welfare schemes and de...
Droupadi Murmu installs Ram Yantra in Ayodhya
President Droupadi Murmu visited Ram Temple Ayodhya and participated in a significant religious ceremony, where she installed the sacred “Shri Ra...
New tax rules raise HRA, boost perks
The government has introduced new income tax rules that will come into effect from April 1, 2026, bringing several changes aimed at improving ben...
Amit Shah to table CAPF bill in Rajya Sabha
The Central government is preparing to introduce a new law aimed at overhauling how India’s paramilitary forces are administered. Union Home Mini...
Delhi sees coldest March day in 6 years
Delhi recorded its coldest March day in six years on Friday, with the maximum temperature dropping to around 21.7 °C, nearly 10 degrees below nor...
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 ...
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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Iran’s IRGC spokesperson killed in reported strike
Iran says Ali Mohammad Naini was killed in a strike it blames on the US and Israel. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps confirmed his death, ca...
Karnataka vet killed by hippo at Shivamogga Safari
Dr Sameeksha Reddy, 27, a trainee veterinary officer, was fatally attacked by a pregnant hippopotamus at Tyavarekoppa Safari, Shivamogga, during ...
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...
world news
Iran fires missiles at US‑UK base in Indian Ocean
On March 21, 2026, Iran fired two ballistic missiles toward the Diego Garcia military base in the Indian Ocean, operated jointly by the United St...
Vladimir Putin offers deal to US over Iran, Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin has reportedly offered a deal to the United States involving two major global issues, Iran and the ongoing war i...
US nears goals in Iran conflict, hints Trump
US President Donald Trump has said the United States is close to achieving its goals in the ongoing conflict with Iran, raising hopes that the fi...