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BusinessMarch 28, 2026

Quote of the day by Ratan Tata: ‘Ups and downs in life are very important to keep us going, because…’ | Today News

"Ups and downs in life are very important to keep us going, because a straight line, even in an ECG, means we are not alive." This thoughtful quote by Ratan Tata highlights the idea that challenges and setbacks are a natural and necessary part of life. Just like the peaks and dips seen in an ECG signal indicate a living heartbeat, the highs and lows that we experience help shape our journey and keep us moving forward.

WorldMarch 28, 2026

Yemen's Houthis confirm firing barrage of ballistic missiles at Israel

Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels say they launched their first military operation targeting Israeli military positions in support of Iranian and Hezbollah resistance efforts.

BusinessMarch 28, 2026

‘Cuba is next’ — Trump hints at new focus for US military after Iran, Venezuela operations | Today News

US President Donald Trump said, "Cuba is next" on his list after the “successes” of military action in Venezuela and Iran. On Monday, Trump said he believes he will have the "honour" of taking Cuba.

WorldMarch 28, 2026

Iran war: Houthis claim attack on Israel

Yemen's Houthi rebels have claimed an attempted missile strike on Israel, their first such attack since the start of the war. Meanwhile, US troops were injured in an Iranian attack on a base in Saudi Arabia. DW has more.

IndiaMarch 28, 2026

Noida International Airport inauguration: Delhi-NCR gets new airport - all you need to know

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated Phase I of the Noida International Airport at Jewar in Uttar Pradesh, marking a significant milestone in India’s expanding aviation infrastructure. Phase I capacity and future expansion plans Phase I of the airport is designed to handle 12 million passengers per annum (MPPA), providing immediate relief to the region’s growing air travel demand. This capacity is expected to expand significantly to around 18 lakh metric tonnes in the future, positioning the airport as a major cargo and logistics centre in North India.

TechnologyMarch 28, 2026

Bluetti’s Sora 500 solar panel is incredibly powerful for its size

We don’t review many solar panels at The Verge, but the tech inside Bluetti’s incredibly portable Sora 500 panel makes it worth a deeper look. The new N-Type panels made by Bluetti and others give you more.

SportsMarch 28, 2026

Tiger Woods arrested at crash scene on suspicion of DUI, out on bail - ESPN

Mark SchlabachMar 27, 2026, 05:14 PM ETCloseSenior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of GeorgiaFifteen-time major champion Tiger Woods was arrested.

BusinessMarch 28, 2026

IPO Calendar: No fresh issues next week; Coal India subsidiary, 6 more companies set to debut

The primary market will see a quiet week ahead, with no new IPOs lined up in either the mainboard or SME segments. 75 crore through the issue which is entirely a fresh issuance of equity shares. 80 lakh share bids against 75,22,486 equity shares available for booking.

OpinionMarch 28, 2026

The problem goes far beyond Noma – I’ve seen rot creeping into too many kitchens | Lauren Joseph

The fine-dining world has been closely watching the fallout at Noma since chefs spoke out about the physical violence and emotional abuse that the head chef, René Redzepi, subjected them to at his Copenhagen.

OpinionMarch 28, 2026

In an Istanbul market, I came across an old German phrase book – and a reminder of how not to speak to migrants | Carolin Würfel

Turkish immigrants to Germany in the 60s were seen as temporary labour, not people. Today’s government in Berlin is at risk of repeating the mistake, says Carolin Würfel, a writer who lives in Berlin and Istanbul.

ScienceMarch 28, 2026

Scientists say we’ve been looking in the wrong place for human origins

Researchers report that a newly uncovered fossil ape from northern Egypt is changing how scientists view early hominoid evolution. Scientists generally agree that the earliest apes (stem hominoids) first appeared in Afro-Arabia during the Oligocene Epoch more than 25 million years ago.

TechnologyMarch 27, 2026

Insta360’s last-gen Link 2C is fantastic 4K webcam now that it’s 20 percent off

99 ($30 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and B&H Photo. That’s the lowest price we’ve seen so far this year and only $20 more than the webcam’s lowest price to date.

OpinionMarch 27, 2026

At last, David has landed a double punch on the tech Goliaths. Now to hit them even harder | Jonathan Freedland

Good news is so rare these days, you don’t quite know how to take it. You want to celebrate, but a rival instinct tells you it’ll be pulled back somehow, the same feeling you get when your team scores a late.

WorldMarch 27, 2026

UN’s landmark slavery ruling energises African Union’s fight for reparations

John Mahama knows a thing or two about beating the establishment. Yet the details of the tally reveal a world still deeply divided on the gravity of the sin of enslaving more than 15 million people as chattel over the course of 400 years. But after securing such a historic win in the face of heavyweight opposition, Ghana and the African Union will feel energised to continue this long fight.

ScienceMarch 27, 2026

Scientists watch sperm whales work as a team to assist a birth

The researchers launched two aerial drones and started filming. "We captured laboring and the moment that the fluke emerged from the mom," Gero said (whales are born tail-first). They used underwater microphones to record the whales clicking to each other beneath the water — their communication is the focus of Gero's work as lead biologist for Project CETI, a nonprofit whale research group.

SportsMarch 27, 2026

How every Sweet 16 game was won Thursday -- and each winner's keys to Elite Eight - ESPN

ESPN staffMar 27, 2026, 01:25 AM ETThe first night of the Sweet 16 had something for every type of men's college basketball fan: comebacks, winning shots, even superhuman performances.ESPN's Myron Medcalf and.

IndiaMarch 27, 2026

Mumbai auto driver claims to earn Rs 2,500 a day, Rs 75,000 a month: ‘Paisa barasta hai’

Verma says many fresh graduates struggle to earn that much early in their careers An autorickshaw driver in Mumbai has gone viral after revealing that he earns close to Rs 75,000 a month, sparking widespread debate online. If you work a little harder, you can earn around Rs 1 lakh, minimum Rs 60,000,” he says. 5 million views and attracted hundreds of reactions online.

IndiaMarch 27, 2026

Petrol-Diesel Price Today March 27: Check city-wise fuel rates in Bengaluru, Chennai, New Delhi, Mumbai after excise cut

Petrol-Diesel Price Today: Check fuel rates in Bengaluru, Chennai, New Delhi, Mumbai. Petrol-Diesel Price in Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad: The Centre on Friday slashed excise duty on petrol from Rs 13 to Rs 3 per litre, while exempting diesel fully from the duty.

IndiaMarch 27, 2026

Comprehensively review maintenance standards at UNESCO sites: Parliamentary panel to govt

A parliamentary panel has recommended to the Culture Ministry to undertake a “comprehensive review” of maintenance standards and visitor facilities at all UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India in coordination with the ASI and prepare a time-bound revamp plan to ensure that the management of these sites is aligned with their global recognition. 15 crore, up to November 21, 2025),” it said. The Ministry also informed it that the development of 15 significant archaeological sites has been announced, including Rakhigarhi, Dholavira, Hastinapura, Adichanallur and Shivsagar, with visitor infrastructure and interpretation centres.

IndiaMarch 27, 2026

Lamborghini seized for stunts on Bengaluru roads has fake number plate

The Cubbon Park Traffic Police have registered a case against Ricky Rai, son of a former underworld operative Muthappa Rai, for allegedly using a fake ‘fancy’ registration number plate on his high-end Lamborghini Huracán car that was seized for performing dangerous stunts on M. Investigations revealed that Ricky Rai had purchased the Lamborghini Huracán, originally registered in Delhi (DL 1 CT 1515), but had not completed its re-registration in Karnataka, as mandated by law.

IndiaMarch 27, 2026

Wildlife crime thrives in least forested Punjab

Punjab, one of India’s least forested States, is challenging the perception that wildlife crimes are confined to dense jungles and protected areas. An analysis of the recorded incidents revealed that wildlife crimes were concentrated in the Shivalik foothills and within the districts of Amritsar, Hoshiarpur, Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Pathankot, Rupnagar, SAS Nagar, and Tarn Taran.

WorldMarch 27, 2026

‘The violence of racist tyranny’: African Guernica goes on display alongside Picasso masterpiece

On the second floor of the Reina Sofía, in the very spot where Picasso’s Guernica was first exhibited when it arrived in the Madrid museum 34 years ago, there now hangs a smaller, near-namesake of the Spanish.

IndiaMarch 27, 2026

Trump's Iran war pushes India to rekindle old friendship with Russia

* India and Russia discuss resuming LNG trade amid Gulf supply disruptions, sources sayTrump's Iran war pushes India to rekindle old friendship with Russia* New Delhi has approached Washington for potential.

IndiaMarch 27, 2026

Petrol, diesel price today: After excise duty cuts, will petrol and diesel rates in your city come down?

Despite the sharp rise in global oil prices, retail fuel rates have remained unchanged. (AI image)Petrol and diesel prices have been in focus since the start of the US-Iran war which has led to a huge rise in.

IndiaMarch 27, 2026

Quote of the day by Socrates: ‘The unexamined life is not worth living’ | Today News

Today, we turn to the wisdom of one of history’s most influential thinkers — a man who never wrote a single book, yet shaped the course of Western philosophy: Socrates. A brief look at Socrates Socrates was an ancient Greek philosopher who lived in Athens from around 470 to 399 BC. Often called the “father of Western philosophy”, he stood apart from many thinkers of his time.

IndiaMarch 27, 2026

Quote of the Day: Fyodor Dostoevsky on finding purpose in life - ‘mystery lies not in just staying alive, but…’ | Today News

Quote of the Day: “The mystery of human existence lies not in just staying alive, but in finding something to live for.” , said Fyodor Dostoevsky in his authroed novel The Brothers Karamazov, which was.

OpinionMarch 27, 2026

Ed Miliband’s stock is rising because he’s a rare commodity in Labour these days: a thinker | Gaby Hinsliff

Nature famously abhors a vacuum. So when Morgan McSweeney departed government, leaving a hole where much of Keir Starmer’s thinking used to be, it was always going to be filled eventually. And increasingly,.

IndiaMarch 27, 2026

Government rubbishes lockdown rumours amid panic buying at petrol pumps over Iran war

Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Puri, on Friday clarified that the rumours of a Covid-19-like nationwide lockdown are completely false as the central government is not considering any such move amid the deepening Middle East crisis. The rumours of a possible nationwide lockdown arose amid panic buying at several petrol pumps and a shortage in the supply of LPG cylinders, following the closure of the energy corridor Strait of Hormuz due to the prevailing conflict in the Middle East.

ScienceMarch 27, 2026

Scientists uncovered the nutrients bees were missing — Colonies surged 15-fold

A team of researchers led by the University of Oxford has developed a breakthrough food supplement that could help reverse the alarming decline of honeybees. Senior author Professor Geraldine Wright (Department of Biology, University of Oxford), said: "Our study demonstrates how we can harness synthetic biology to solve real-world ecological challenges. , not affiliated with the study) said: "We rely on honey bees to pollinate one in three bites of our food, yet bees face many stressors.

TechnologyMarch 26, 2026

Brendan Carr says his broadcast license threat wasn’t really about Iran war coverage

Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr never meant to threaten broadcast licenses over their coverage of the war in Iran, he told reporters after an event hosted by FGS and Semafor . “My comments weren’t actually on the Iran war,” Carr said in response to a question from The Verge about his statement regarding coverage of the war. The agency recently approved a merger of NextStar and Tegna, which would make the company reach 80 percent of US TV households, beyond the 39 percent ownership limit.

TechnologyMarch 26, 2026

David Sacks is no longer the White House AI and Crypto Czar

David Sacks, the venture capitalist and tech billionaire who’d become Silicon Valley’s primary advocate inside the White House and a key architect of its aggressive AI policy initiatives, revealed on Thursday that he was no longer a special government employee — and therefore no longer President Donald Trump’s Special Advisor on AI and Crypto. Earlier this week, the White House had announced several new appointments to the advisory council, including other tech executives like Mark Zuckerberg, Marc Andreessen, Jensen Huang, and Sergey Brin. His attempt to implement a blanket ban on AI state laws, both in Congress and then by executive order, alienated Republican governors and MAGA populists instead, and made several other potential policy wins politically toxic.

WorldMarch 26, 2026

Nigeria takes its place on world stage in quest to become regional superpower

“There are chapters in our shared history that I know have left some painful marks,” King Charles said during a state banquet to welcome the Nigerian president, Bola Tinubu, to the UK, in a year in which the.

WorldMarch 26, 2026

Two drone strikes on civilian targets kill 28 people in Sudan

At least 28 civilians have been killed in two separate drone strikes in Sudan, according to health workers, as the country’s brutal civil war between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) approaches its fourth year. On 20 March, a drone strike on a hospital in East Darfur killed 64 people and wounded 89, according to the World Health Organization.

IndiaMarch 26, 2026

Hot and humid conditions to prevail over parts of Kerala till March 27; state issues advisory

In view of the hot weather, the KSDMA has issued advisory for residents of the state to follow, which includes staying hydrated. On Saturday, thunderstorm accompanied by lightning and winds of speeds with up to 30-40 kmph are likely to occur at one or two places in Kerala.

IndiaMarch 26, 2026

He took Vitamin B3 or niacin for longevity, landed in hospital with liver damage: Why you shouldn’t overdo supplements

A 42-year-old man began self-administering high-dose niacin or Vitamin B3 supplement because he had been reading on social media that it improves cholesterol and boosts longevity. Tests revealed his liver enzymes and blood glucose were elevated. In recent years, niacin — also known as vitamin B3—has re-entered the spotlight, this time not just as a basic nutrient but as a potential “anti-ageing” supplement.

IndiaMarch 26, 2026

Woman and infant feared dead in Markapuram bus accident

A 25-year-old migrant construction worker, Prabavathi, who boarded the ill-fated private travel bus in Telangana’s Jagtial town on Wednesday (March 25, 2026) night along with her months-old baby, feared dead in the ghastly road accident near Rayavaram in Andhra Pradesh’s Markapuram district early on Thursday morning. According to sources, at least 13 passengers of the bus were killed and 25 others injured when the bus caught fire after colliding with a tipper lorry near Rayavaram in the pre-dawn accident.

IndiaMarch 26, 2026

36-year-old man shot dead during late-night rooftop clash in Kolkata; 4 arrested

Kolkata rooftop shooting left 36-year-old Rahul Dey dead after a late-night clash, with police arresting four accused and investigating the circumstances behind the attack. (Express Photo) A 36-year-old man was shot dead following a late-night clash between two rival groups during a rooftop gathering attended by several people in Kolkata in the early hours of Thursday.

WorldMarch 26, 2026

Cyprus: War-related tourism concerns and climate change efforts

After the outbreak of war in the Middle East and the attacks on the British bases at Akrotiri in Cyprus, the authorities of the country are worried about possible unpleasant consequences for tourism. At the same time, the loss of the Israeli market, as well as markets from the Arabian Peninsula, has already been recorded. In an attempt to partially meet demand, the Israeli airline ISSTA has announced the creation of an alternative air link between Jordan and Cyprus.

IndiaMarch 26, 2026

Shelter facility and backup power generator: FIDE reveals measures at Candidates 2026 venue in case of ‘extreme scenarios’

After India’s Koneru Humpy withdrew from the Candidates tournament in Cyprus citing fears for her safety while the war in Iran raged on, FIDE, the global governing body of chess, posted a long document concerning the safety concerns of players. ” While none of the other players have directly spoken about security concerns, American grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura said that there were power cut issues on the Mediterranean island. “It’s not a good sign when power goes out completely in parts of Cyprus and doesn’t come back for an extended period of time,” Nakamura had posted on his X account recently.

IndiaMarch 26, 2026

Jaya Bachchan fumes over being interrupted during Parliament speech: ‘Bacche baith jao’ | Video

Samajwadi Party MP Jaya Bachchan on Wednesday lashed out at some member for interrupting her speech in Rajya Sabha. While speaking on the Transgender Persons Amendment Bill in Rajya Sabha, Bachchan said, “Bacche baith jao” (sit down, child), after being interrupted.

ScienceMarch 26, 2026

Vivid dreams may be the secret to deeper, more restful sleep

Feeling like you had "a good night's sleep" depends on more than just how long you slept. To explore this contradiction, researchers analyzed 196 overnight recordings from 44 healthy adults. Even though physiological signs of sleep pressure gradually decreased, participants reported that their sleep felt deeper as time went on.

IndiaMarch 26, 2026

340 Muslim voters under scrutiny deleted from Bengal booth, BLO also in list

A major controversy erupted in West Bengal’s Basirhat North Assembly constituency after 340 voters from a single booth were removed from the electoral roll in the recently published supplementary list. Alam announced his plans to take the matter to a tribunal for legal redress.

BusinessMarch 26, 2026

War with Iran disrupts fertilizer exports as U.S. farmers prepare for planting season

Matt Ubel, standing on his farm near Wheaton, Kansas, motions to the fertilizer spreader he'll use to spread urea fertilizer this spring. Frank.

WorldMarch 25, 2026

UN votes to describe slave trade as ‘gravest crime against humanity’

The United Nations has voted to describe the transatlantic chattel slave trade as the “gravest crime against humanity” and called for reparations as “a concrete step towards remedying historical wrongs”.The.

SportsMarch 25, 2026

MIKS: Is Valorant’s Newest Agent a Meta-Breaker or Just Noise?

VALORANT has officially entered its most disruptive era yet with the launch of Season 2026 // Act II and the arrival of Miks, a Croatian Controller wielding "Sonic Alchemy." As the tactical shooter grapples with a new weapon, a substantial MMR overhaul, and the fallout of a historic Masters Santiago, players are left wondering if the game’s "tactical" roots are being drowned out by the beat.

AnalysisMarch 25, 2026

THE GREAT BLACKOUT: Texas Blast, Russian Drones, and the $160 Oil Shock That Could Ground the World

A catastrophic explosion at one of America’s largest refineries, coupled with a massive Ukrainian drone strike on Russian oil ports, has sent global energy markets into a violent tailspin. As Brent crude teeters near historic highs and Pakistan implements a desperate four-day workweek to survive a total fuel insolvency, the world faces a "perfect storm" of supply destruction that threatens to reshape the global economy overnight.

AnalysisMarch 25, 2026

Why an "Already Won" War is Getting a Boots on the ground call ?

As the Trump administration declares a definitive strategic victory in the Middle East, a bipartisan panel of military analysts is questioning the White House’s decision to deploy an additional 15,000 troops to the region. The apparent contradiction between "Total Victory" and "Total Mobilization" has sparked a fierce debate over whether the U.S. is securing a win or preparing for an unwanted sequel.

IndiaMarch 25, 2026

‘He’s a local’: Million-view viral video shows rhino casually strolling down a Nepal street

Despite being surrounded by human activity, the rhino showed no signs of panic or aggression A traveller from the United Kingdom was left stunned after encountering a rhinoceros casually walking down a street in Nepal. The video has since crossed the one-million-view mark, sparking a flood of reactions online.

IndiaMarch 25, 2026

Rs 21,000-crore civic overhaul: Bengaluru’s 5 new corporations to unveil first-ever independent budgets this week

The collective outlay for the five corporations is estimated at Rs 21,000 crore. This marks a historic departure from the previous unified budget of the now-defunct Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) , which stood at Rs 19,927 crore for 2025-26.

IndiaMarch 25, 2026

The ‘Gulf transit’ fear: Why Pune families are swapping US summer dreams for Australia, Vietnam

Even as the ongoing West Asia crisis continues to dominate headlines, it is quietly reshaping how Pune travellers are planning their holidays — especially those who had set their sights on the United States this year. “In the current situation, around 14 to 15 of our group tours planned until the first week of April have been cancelled. “We waited months for a visa appointment, and it was approved last November.

IndiaMarch 25, 2026

1,000 dead, a million displaced: Expert Explains the latest Israeli offensive in Lebanon, and what is next

Why has Israels defence minister said they will occupy parts of south Lebanon? What has the toll of Israeli strikes been so far, and what is the road ahead? Sanjiv Arora, Indias Ambassador to Lebanon from 2016 to 2019, explains.

WorldMarch 25, 2026

Newsletter: Poland, Hungary clash over allegations of Russia leaks

Good morning from Brussels. Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen's Social Democrats suffered a setback in Tuesday’s snap elections, after failing to secure a majority despite clinching the most votes. It’s the.

BusinessMarch 25, 2026

3 growth juggernauts can power 24% surge in Solar Industries shares, says Elara after initiating with Buy

4% to their day’s high of Rs 13,251 on the BSE on Wednesday after domestic brokerage firm Elara Capital initiated coverage with a Buy call, citing that the company is ‘unleashing growth juggernauts’. 2 lakh crore in FY27, along with rising global conflicts and higher defence spending worldwide. “We expect defence revenue to grow at a CAGR of 66% over FY25-28E, with its share in overall revenue rising to 42% by FY28E,” it said in a note.

SportsMarch 25, 2026

Who's next at UNC? Potential candidates to replace Hubert Davis, their priorities - ESPN

Jeff BorzelloMar 24, 2026, 09:50 PM ETClose Basketball recruiting insider. Joined ESPN in 2014. Graduate of University of Delaware.Hubert Davis is out at North Carolina, just five days after the Tar Heels'.

WorldMarch 25, 2026

Lebo M sues comedian Learnmore Jonasi claiming Circle of Life misrepresentation

A Grammy-winning South African composer who wrote and performed the opening chant in Circle of Life for Disney’s The Lion King is suing a comedian for allegedly damaging his reputation by intentionally misrepresenting the song’s meaning on a podcast and in his standup routine. Lebohang Morake’s lawsuit accuses the Zimbabwean comedian Learnmore Mwanyenyeka, known as Learnmore Jonasi, of intentionally mistranslating the chant, which launches the 1994 movie and is central to staged versions as well as Disney’s 2019 remake. The lawsuit also seeks US$7m in punitive damages.

TechnologyMarch 25, 2026

The BB-777 is the ultimate in boombox nostalgia

Bumpboxx is fully embracing nostalgia with its latest boombox, the BB-777, which is modeled very closely on the legendary Sharp GF-777. Instead of going straight to market, Bumpboxx is taking the BB-777 to Kickstarter first.

BusinessMarch 25, 2026

Judge says government's Anthropic ban looks like punishment

A federal judge in San Francisco said on Tuesday the government's ban on Anthropic looked like punishment after the AI company went public with its dispute with the Pentagon over the military's potential uses of its artificial intelligence model, Claude. Anthropic has filed two federal lawsuits alleging that this designation amounts to illegal retaliation against the company for its stance on AI safety. But she questioned whether the government broke the law when it banned its agencies from using Anthropic, and when Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that anyone seeking business with the Pentagon must cut relations with Anthropic.

WorldMarch 24, 2026

‘Extraordinary event’ for mountain gorillas as new twins born in DRC

A second set of mountain gorilla twins has been born in Virunga national park in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), in what conservationists are celebrating as an “extraordinary” event for the endangered primates. In January, Virunga national park announced that a female mountain gorilla called Mafuko had given birth to twins. Over the past 20 years, more than 220 rangers have been killed in the park, where rebel groups such as M23 and other militias, as well as bandits, operate with impunity.

SportsMarch 24, 2026

Women's March Madness 2026: Ranking the Sweet 16 - ESPN

Charlie CremeMar 24, 2026, 12:05 AM ETCloseCharlie Creme projects the women's NCAA tournament bracket for ESPN.com.Yes, Virginia, there is a Cinderella. Thanks to the Cavaliers, the Sweet 16 has a surprise.

IndiaMarch 24, 2026

Man rides modified electric bicycle powered by his pet dog in alleged animal cruelty case; video goes viral | Today News

China has had a national law aimed at maintaining animal welfare standards since 1988. However, following the COVID-19 pandemic, the Chinese government passed legislation in 2019 banning wildlife consumption. In 2016, it also passed a law banning cruel hunting methods, including poisons, explosives, snares and leg-hold traps.

IndiaMarch 24, 2026

In Delhi budget, ₹260 crore for free LPG cylinders on Holi and Diwali

For two free LPG cylinders to every household — one each on the Hindu festivals of Holi and Diwali — the Delhi government has allocated ₹ 260 crore in its budget, chief minister Rekha Gupta announced on Tuesday as she presented the financial statements and plans for the National Capital Territory (NCT). The chief minister also announced ₹ 300 crore for the development of the trans-Yamuna area of the city, while the Delhi Gram Vikas Board has been allocated ₹ 787 crore. Gupta announced ₹ 1,352 crore for developing dust-free roads, including end-to-end recarpeting of 750 km of roads across the city.

IndiaMarch 24, 2026

No Scheduled Caste status on conversion to religions other than Hinduism, Sikhism or Buddhism: Supreme Court | India News

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday held that a person who professes a religion other than Hinduism, Sikhism or Buddhism cannot be recognised as a member of a Scheduled Caste. Emphasising the scope of the law, the bench said a person cannot simultaneously practise a religion not listed in the 1950 Order and claim Scheduled Caste status.

BusinessMarch 24, 2026

Vedanta shares jump 3% after company announces Rs 11 interim dividend

The shares of metals major Vedanta jumped nearly 3% on Tuesday after the company’s board considered and approved a third interim dividend of Rs 11 per equity share for the ongoing financial year 2026. During its board meeting yesterday, the directors of the Anil Agarwal-led company approved the dividend payout cumulatively amounting to Rs 4,300 crore, the company announced in an exchange filing in the post market hours of Monday.

ScienceMarch 24, 2026

Women over 50 lost 35% more weight with this surprising combo

A Mayo Clinic-led study reports that postmenopausal women using menopausal hormone therapy experienced significantly greater weight loss when taking tirzepatide, a Food and Drug Administration-approved medication for overweight and obesity. "In this observational study, women who used menopausal hormone therapy lost about 35% more weight than women taking tirzepatide alone. "If confirmed, this work could speed the development and adoption of new, evidence-based strategies to reduce this risk for millions of postmenopausal women navigating this life stage."

TechnologyMarch 23, 2026

The US government just banned consumer routers made outside the US

In December, the Federal Communications Commission banned all future drones made in foreign countries from being imported into the United States, unless or until their maker gets an exemption. But since the vast majority — if not all — consumer routers are manufactured outside the United States, the vast majority of future consumer routers are now banned. In the Volt Typhoon hack, Chinese state-sponsored hackers primarily targeted Cisco and Netgear routers, routers designed by US companies, according to the Department of Justice.

IndiaMarch 23, 2026

Martyrs remembered, legacy neglected: questions remain over preservation of sites tied to Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev Thapar

On March 23, Martyrdom Day of Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev Thapar, and Shivaram Rajguru, questions are being raised over the preservation of sites in Punjab linked to these revolutionaries. Several historically.

IndiaMarch 23, 2026

CSK’s ‘Roar 26’: Nostalgia, Dhoni buzz and an AR Rahman concert light up Chepauk before IPL 2026

Chepauk was wrapped in a cricketing time capsule – one where the past and the present met. The hallowed MA Chidambaram cricket ground has seen thrilli.

IndiaMarch 23, 2026

Supreme Court judge flags misuse of UAPA, calls for tolerance of dissent | Today News

Supreme Court Judge Justice Ujjal Bhuyan has asserted that the goal of a Viksit Bharat by 2047 cannot be achieved through criminalisation of dissent, mindless arrests under the anti-terror law UAPA and "deep social fault lines". Speaking at the first national conference of the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) in Bengaluru on Sunday, Justice Bhuyan also lamented the poor representation of women in the higher judiciary. "Low convictions under UAPA show overuse, if not misuse, of the law," he said.

IndiaMarch 23, 2026

Planning a summer getaway? Central Railway launches special trains from Pune and Mumbai; see full list and schedules here

With summer holidays approaching, Central Railway recently announced a series of special trains from Pune and Mumbai to help passengers travel to their hometowns and holiday destinations without hassle. These.

IndiaMarch 23, 2026

Sena stages protests, says police helped ally BJP in district council chief poll

Shiv Sena ministers and legislators staged protests on the Maharashtra assembly premises on Monday, demanding action against a “partisan” police superintendent, Tushar Doshi, for allegedly helping ally Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the Satara district council chief election. Shinde said he contacted Doshi and Maharashtra Police chief Sadanand Date to ensure all council members vote. “But police took them into custody from outside the polling booth despite opposition from our ministers and lawmakers present,” he said.

IndiaMarch 23, 2026

Some unconventional — but effective — punishments for traffic rules violators in India

By law, carmakers should be required to install sensors to track excessive honking. For every instance of horn overuse, the car’s infotainment system should start playing songs, at intolerable volume, that the driver detests.

IndiaMarch 23, 2026

‘Everyone knows how he became RR captain’: Former India opener takes dig at Riyan Parag’s appointment

Krishnamachari Srikkanth hinted at preferential treatment in Riyan Parag's appointment as Rajasthan Royals captain. Parag will take over as full-time captain from Sanju Samson, whom the Royals traded for Rs 18 crore with the Chennai Super Kings in exchange for the services of Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran ahead of the mini-auction last December.

WorldMarch 23, 2026

Newsletter: Hungary accused of briefing Moscow on sensitive EU talks

Also today: The results from a nail-biting parliamentary election in Slovenia and French muncipal runoffs considered a political litmus test a year before a pivotal presidential ballot.

BusinessMarch 23, 2026

Credit Suisse’s AT1 Bond Crash Fueled Leadership Crisis at HDFC

HDFC Bank's chairman resigned over ethical differences, sparking market turmoil. The rift reportedly stemmed from disagreements on accountability for client losses tied to Credit Suisse bonds and Dubai branch restrictions.

IndiaMarch 23, 2026

Iran’s supreme leader in the shadows: CIA hunts for signs of Mojtaba Khamenei

The mystery surrounding Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is deepening. Apart from a written Nowruz statement and a recently released video showing him teaching religious studies, he has avoided any in-person or prerecorded appearances. ” The CIA is reportedly working to determine whether Mojtaba is alive, wounded or fully exercising authority, particularly after reports that he may have been injured in the strike that killed his father, according to a report by Axios.

SportsMarch 23, 2026

Men's March Madness 2026: Ranking the remaining 16 teams - ESPN

Myron MedcalfMar 23, 2026, 12:35 AM ETClose Covers college basketball Joined ESPN.com in 2011 Graduate of Minnesota State University, MankatoNow, we're down to only 16 teams.We've had plenty of surprises in.

IndiaMarch 23, 2026

Pilots dead after Air Canada plane rams truck at New York's LaGuardia airport

A pilot and co-pilot were killed when an Air Canada plane collided with a ground vehicle at LaGuardia Airport on Monday, NBC News reported citing sources. Following the crash, all incoming and outgoing flights were diverted away from LaGuardia.

TechnologyMarch 23, 2026

AI influencer awards season is upon us

The organizers said it is intended to “celebrate the creative talent ‘behind’ AI Influencers” and recognize their growing commercial and cultural clout. Contestants will compete for a total prize fund of $20,000, which will be split between an overall winner and individual categories of fitness, lifestyle, comedian, music and dance entertainer, and fictional cartoon, anime, or fantasy personality. Despite being designed to celebrate creators of virtual influencers, Jones said that entrants don’t need to publicly identify themselves.

TechnologyMarch 22, 2026

Topical Dancer is propulsive, playful, and political

Last week’s recommendation, Sotomayor’s Wabi Sabi, has a very particular vibe that you don’t find in a lot of records. The bass lines on tracks like “Ceci N’est Pas un Cliché,” cut through any reservations you might have about throwing your hands up in the air and waving ‘em like you just don’t care.

ScienceMarch 22, 2026

The oldest known recording of a whale song reveals how oceans have changed

Last year, Ashley Jester came across an unusual old recording. RASCOE: It turned out to be the earliest known recording of humpback whales by nearly 20 years and also of a quieter ocean.

IndiaMarch 22, 2026

Iran war stress on rupee: How India has used forex reserves to tide over past global uncertainties

The ongoing West Asian conflict is not the first instance of India facing pressure on the rupee and foreign exchange reserves. Since the 1991 balance of payments crisis in India, the country has encountered.

IndiaMarch 22, 2026

RJ Balaji reveals how Suriya replaced Vijay in Karuppu despite ‘Thalapathy’ being impressed with the story: ‘He felt it was a big idea’

Following the colossal bombing of director Siva’s Kanguva (2024) and the underperformance of Karthik Subbaraj’s critically acclaimed Retro (2025), Suriya is in dire need of a bona fide success and is hopeful that the RJ Balaji directorial will be it. During the conversation, Balaji also commented on how he ended up at Suriya’s doorstep with the project after initially trying to launch it with actor-politician ‘Thalapathy’ Vijay. Mentioning that he started writing Karuppu in 2023, Balaji said he approached Vijay with it after realising it needed a star of significant stature, and also since the latter had already asked him for a script around 2021-22.

IndiaMarch 22, 2026

Dhurandhar 2: Aditya Dhar’s movie lights up New York’s Times Square after record-breaking Rs 500 crore global collection

27 crore Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar: The Revenge has created significant buzz among cinema buffs, with the box-office collection surpassing Rs 200 crore in India net within two days of release. Starring Ranveer Singh, R Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, and Rakesh Bedi in key roles, the movie, informally called Dhurandhar 2 , released on March 19.

WorldMarch 22, 2026

Germany news: State of Rhineland-Palatinate holds elections

Palatinate are set to choose a new state government. Run-off local elections are to take place in Bavaria, with the mayoral race in Munich in focus. DW has the latest.

TechnologyMarch 21, 2026

The AirPods Pro 3 are $50 off right now, nearly matching their best-ever price

Less than a week ago, Apple announced the forthcoming AirPods Max 2, a pair of over-ear headphones that leverage the company’s H2 chip for AI-powered live translation, conversation awareness, and a host of newer features. 99 ($50 off), matching their second-best price to date.

TechnologyMarch 21, 2026

Oeuf is a punishing platformer in a cozy shell

The funny shape of eggs is the curious lifeblood of Oeuf, the new physics platformer by prolific developer Increpare Games. In a gaming landscape saturated with complex systems dropped into simple games, that.

IndiaMarch 21, 2026

Air War Escalates: Iran Claims Hit on Israeli Jet, Israel Reports No Damage

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed on Saturday that it had struck an Israeli F-16 fighter jet over central Iran, though the Israeli military said only that one of its aircraft had come under surface-to-air missile fire during operations and insisted there was no damage. ” Israel confirms missile launch but denies any damage The Israeli military did not directly confirm the loss or damage of an F-16, but acknowledged that one of its aircraft had been targeted during an operation inside Iran.

TechnologyMarch 21, 2026

Are the new MacBook Pro is still fast as hell ?

Apple’s flagship 16-inch MacBook Pro has reigned supreme in the world of creator-focused laptops since its M-series processor overhaul in 2021. Since then, we’ve mostly seen the same design with iterative internal upgrades, focusing on the relentless march of Apple Silicon from the M1 to the latest M5 Pro and M5 Max chips.

IndiaMarch 21, 2026

From AAP youth leader to NDPS accused: Lovepreet Singh’s political journey comes under scrutiny

Lovepreet Singh’s arrest in a Punjab drug case has brought his political journey under scrutiny. 3 kg of heroin , a 30-bore pistol, four rounds and 30 live cartridges, the police said.

IndiaMarch 21, 2026

Stung by massive cost escalation in Phase 1, Centre to scrutinise ongoing Jal Jeevan Mission works costing over Rs 100 crore

Launched in August 2019, JJM aimed to deliver 55 litres per capita per day drinking water to all rural households in the country by 2024. (Representative Image) Amid concerns over the inflated cost of works undertaken in the first phase of Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), the Centre is set to undertake a cost rationalisation exercise by scrutinising projects costing over Rs 100 crore, before release of funds to states, The Indian Express has learnt. The ministry’s move is significant as there were 750 JJM projects costing Rs 100 crore and above.

IndiaMarch 21, 2026

‘You are the bigger infiltrator’: Mamata Banerjee attacks PM Modi, BJP at Kolkata Eid gathering

Mamata Banerjee at Red Road after Eid prayer. (Express photo by Partha Paul) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday took part in Eid celebrations at Red Road in Kolkata, where she attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP, and reiterated her stance that she would continue to stand by the people of Bengal. The Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo was accompanied by her nephew Abhishek Banerjee.

IndiaMarch 21, 2026

BTS shuts down Seoul with 260,000 fans expected for ARIRANG concert; 3.9 million copies sold since release

BTS ARIRANG: Seoul’s Gwanghwamun Square has not seen anything quite like this since the 2002 World Cup. After a four-year break, K-pop supergroup BTS is returning with a massive, free comeback concert in.

TechnologyMarch 21, 2026

The improved battery-powered Starlink Mini is here

My Starlink Mini has radically changed the way I live. It’s the biggest reason I can work remotely from my converted van, providing fast and reliable internet in places that traditional 4G and 5G data signals.

IndiaMarch 21, 2026

Inside Qeshm: How Iran turned a holiday island into a strategic missile hub

As the US-Israel war escalates, once tourist-dominated Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz has now become an 'underground missile city'. Historical significance of Qeshm island The island, known in Arabic as Jazira-al-Ṭawila ('the Long Island'), has a layered history of strategic importance.

SportsMarch 21, 2026

Men's March Madness 2026: Ranking the remaining 32 teams - ESPN

Myron MedcalfMar 21, 2026, 01:00 AM ETClose Covers college basketball Joined ESPN.com in 2011 Graduate of Minnesota State University, MankatoWe're back to rank the remaining 32 teams in the 2026 men's NCAA.

TechnologyMarch 20, 2026

An automated moderation error left Tumblr users panicked

Tumblr users were left scrambling on Wednesday after dozens of accounts were banned in the same afternoon by an automated system. Screenshots of the email some users received notifying them of the ban state that, “This action was taken as the result of an internally-generated report. ” Chenda Ngak, head of communications at Tumblr parent company Automattic, confirmed the bans in a statement to The Verge , but said many were in error and had been reversed.

OpinionMarch 20, 2026

Attacks on synagogues and Jewish shops in the UK, Europe and the US don’t hurt Netanyahu. They just hurt ordinary Jews | Jonathan Freedland

Too many want to cast acts of violence and antisemitism as blows against Israel’s government. But the fear and terror land on real people, thousands of miles away, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland.

WorldMarch 20, 2026

Madagascar’s military ruler decrees that ministers must pass lie detector tests

Madagascar’s military president has said new ministers will have to pass lie detector tests to root out corrupt candidates, after he dismissed the prime minister and cabinet without explanation earlier this month. At least 22 people were killed in the first days of the protests, according to the UN.

IndiaMarch 20, 2026

‘Will shoot him’: Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary receives death threat; caller claims access to tour diary and mentions ‘MP5’ strike

” (File Photo) Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary received a death threat from an unknown number, prompting security agencies to raise an alert and launch an investigation after his personal assistant lodged a complaint at Delhi’s Tughlak Road Police Station. “Approximately three days prior to the incident, a white Maruti Suzuki Swift with tinted windows was reportedly seen parked near the residence for an extended period between 9 pm and 10 pm.

IndiaMarch 20, 2026

IIT Madras launches new MTech, MA programmes in frontier technologies and governance

These programmes have been designed to equip students with interdisciplinary knowledge and skills needed to tackle emerging challenges in governance, industry, and technology. The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has announced the launch of several new postgraduate programmes, including a Master of Arts (MA) in Public Policy and multiple Master of Technology (MTech) programmes in domains such as Semiconductor Materials, Computational Engineering for Mechanical Systems, and Robotics.

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