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Salaried employees in Hyderabad can now claim HRA exemption of up to 50 pc

Hyderabad: Bringing significant tax relief to salaried employees, the Central Board of Direct Taxes on Friday, March 20, notified the rules for t

Indian killed in Riyadh due to recent events of March 18, says Embassy

The Indian embassy said that it is in contact with the deceaseds family and local authorities but the circumstances regarding the Indian national

Telangana Budget 2026-27| 10.4% of total outlay allocated to Rural Development dept, 2,083 crore more than 2025-26

CJI to shift challenge to 2023 CEC appointment law to another Bench

Advocate Prashant Bhushan, appearing for one of the petitioners, Association for Democratic Reforms, suggests the case be shifted to a Bench that

Why has Madras High Court ordered eradication of seemai karuvelam? | Explained

Why is prosopis juliflora considered harmful? When did the court begin to crack the whip? What prevented the implementation of a series of orders

Telangana Budget 202627: Key numbers at a glance

Hyderabad: The Telangana Budget for 202627, presented by Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu, lays out the states

High-risk environment: India warns airlines to avoid Saudi Arabia, 10 other airspaces

Hyderabad: Indias aviation regulator has asked airlines to avoid flying through 11 high-risk airspaces across the Middle East, citing a high-risk

Telangana budget 2026-27 allocates Rs 26,674 crore for education sector

Hyderabad: Deputy Chief Minister and Finance MinisterMallu Bhatti Vikramarkaon Friday, March 20, allocated Rs 26,674 crore to the education secto

How PECDA is showing up for contemporary dance

At a time when institutionally backed showcase platforms are disappearing, PECDA is helping keep contemporary dance in India alive

CBSE announces assessment scheme for Class 10 West Asia students after exam cancellations

West Asia students results will be declared along with other students, and they will have the option to improve marks through second board exams,

Uttarakhand HC refuses to quash FIR against Mohammed Deepak

Dehradun: The Uttarakhand High Court on Friday, March 20, refused to quash the first information report (FIR) filed against Deepak Kumar, more po

Chiraiya series review: Divya Dutta uplifts the rough edges of this timely take-down of marital rape

Through its accessible storytelling, the show offers a sharp portrayal of patriarchy and its impact on families, even though the presentation lac

Inside Pawan Kalyans Jubilee Hills home and serene farmhouse

Hyderabad: Actor-politician Pawan Kalyan is currently in the spotlight with the release of his latest film Ustaad Bhagat Singh, which hit theatre

Kerala polls: Amid reports of rift in Congress, V.D. Satheesan says seat-sharing done without discord

Keralas Opposition Leader says UDF will return to power with over 100 seats despite sustained campaign of fake news targeting the Congress

Premium Petrol Price Up Rs 2, Industrial Diesel Up Rs 22; No Change In Normal Petrol, Diesel Rates

New Delhi, Mar 20: The price of premium or higher-grade petrol price on Friday was increased by Rs 2 per litre while the rate of bulk diesel sold

Rupee crashes 82 paise to settle at 93.71 against U.S. dollar

Forex traders said the Indian rupee is under tremendous pressure as surging crude oil prices and a shift toward risk-aversion dented investor sen

Id-ul-Fitr: Palayam Imam urges stand against religious discrimination, condemns war and flags moral decline in Id sermon

NZ vs SA third T20I: Tom Latham shines as New Zealand beats South Africa to lead series 2-1

Batting conditions have been tricky and matches in the series have been low-scoring

A tax moratorium to enable a foreign AI invasion

The push for a permanent moratorium signals the U.S.s bid to dominate the AI-driven global economy

Flipkarts CFO Shriram Venkataraman Resigns Ahead of IPO

New Delhi, March 20: Leading e-commerce giant Flipkart announced on Friday that its Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Shriram Venkataraman will resig

Russian central bank cuts key rate by 50 bps, warns of uncertainty

Russia's central bank has lowered its key interest rate to 15 percent. This move comes as inflation shows signs of slowing down. However, the ban

Rupee crashes 82 paise to settle at 93.71 against US dollar

At the interbank foreign exchange, the local unit opened at 92.92 against the greenback and soon breached the 93-mark for the first time; It kept

Govt cracks down on illegal gambling, betting websites; 300 such sites, apps blocked

The blocked sites and apps are related to online sports betting platforms; online casinos offering slots, roulette, live dealer tables; betting e

Acharya Pramod Krishnam Thanks PM Modi After Accident Recovery

New Delhi, March 20: Acharya Pramod Krishnam, the chief priest of Shri Kalki Dham, expressed heartfelt gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Video: BRS stages walkout from Telangana Assembly amid budget speech

Hyderabad: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) legislators staged a walkout from the Telangana Assembly during the budget speech on Friday, March 20, ci

Expert committee formed to review revised NCERT chapter on judiciary: Centre to SC

New Delhi, Mar 20: The Centre on Friday informed the Supreme Court that it had constituted an expert committee comprising two former apex court j

India's installed energy storage capacity to hit 346 GWh by 2033: Industry paper

Over the past year alone, the sector has seen a surge of 69 new BESS tenders totalling 102 GWh, a 35% increase over 2024 and nearly double the an

6 Indians Dead, 1 Missing in West Asia Conflict: MEA

Since February 28, around 300,000 passengers have returned from the region to India, the MEA official said

Delhi HC quashes look-out circular against NDTV founders Prannoy, Radhika Roy

The Delhi High Court has quashed the look-out circular issued against NDTV founders Prannoy and Radhika Roy. The court's decision comes after cas

India, Pakistan trade accusations as Indus Waters Treaty remains in abeyance

A landmark water-sharing treaty between India and Pakistan will remain suspended, or as Delhi puts it: in abeyance, the country told the United N

Health sector gets 1,286 crore more in Telangana budget 2026-27; infrastructure and preventive care in focus

The government is also taking up construction of 17 medical colleges

Column by Devdutt Pattanaik | The Ravana of Ratanpur

Behind the modern political narratives of the Ramayana lie older memories that go back 3,000 years

A.R. Rahman to Compose Music for Mani Ratnams Upcoming Film Starring Vijay Sethupathi and Sai Pallavi

Mumbai, March 20: Excitement is brewing in the South Indian film industry as renowned director Mani Ratnam gears up for his next project. His pro

Premium petrol prices hiked by Rs 2; normal petrol rate unchanged

New Delhi, Mar 20: State-run Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) has increased the price of its premium petrol by Rs 2 per litre, with

How Hospitality Is Adapting to New-Age Travellers

Rashmi Ahuja on air quality, women travellers, and why human touch still defines hospitality.

Premium petrol gets costlier by Rs 2, no change in regular petrol

New Delhi: Oil marketing companies on Friday, March 20, increased the price of premium petrol by around Rs 2 per litre, amid rising global crude

Mammootty and Mohanlals Patriot to be the opening film at IFFLA 2026

This year IFFLA will feature 27 films, including seven narrative features, two documentary features, and 18 short films

Zomato increases platform fee by 19 pc

New Delhi: Food delivery platform Zomato has increased platform fee by 19.2 per cent or Rs 2.40 per order, according to the latest billing detail

31K Vaishno Devi Pilgrims Brave Inclement Weather To Visit Cave Shrine

JAMMU, Mar 19: Braving inclement weather, over 31,000 pilgrims visited the holy town of Katra and paid obeisance at the Mata Vaishno Devi temple

Word of the Day: Apotheosis

As todays Word of the Day demonstrates, some words do more than describe, they elevate. Apotheosis captures the idea of reaching the highest poss

Kerala polls: 'I respect party decision not to field MPs', says Adoor Prakash

Congress MP Adoor Prakash will not contest the Assembly polls. He respects the party's decision that MPs should not run. People in Konni wanted h

India cracks down on illegal betting apps, blocks 300 platforms: Report

Authorities have blocked approximately 300 illegal gambling and betting websites and applications. This action is part of a broader effort to cur

Bondi Beach attack | From bloodshed to blooms: inside the making of a living memorial

Installations made with sunflowers, roses, orchids, wattles and bougainvillea left at the 2025 Bondi Beach massacre site will be unveiled at the

Bondi Beach attack | From bloodshed to blooms: inside the making of a living memorial

Installations made with sunflowers, roses, orchids, wattles and bougainvillea left at the 2025 Bondi Beach massacre site will be unveiled at the

Guindy Childrens Park closed after avian flu outbreak

Nearly 40 birds died in the facility since March 13 and samples sent to the National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases (NIHSAD) in Bhopa

Petrol price hike: Why did Indian oil companies raised fuel prices today after a 4 years gap? Explained

Petrol price hike: State-owned oil marketing companies raised prices of their premium-grade petrol variants by Rs 2.09 to Rs 2.35 per litre with

Satire | Dictionary of foreign policy

It involves the strategic use of hugs, medals, photo-ops, audio-less videos and more

CBI Questions Anil Ambani for Second Day in RCom Case

The CBI sought his responses on alleged fund diversion, misappropriation and other irregularities in the loan funds issued to the company by the

IWT to remain in abeyance until Pak ends support to terrorism: India

New Delhi, Mar 20: India has said the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan will remain in abeyance until Islamabad stops supporting terrorism. India

ED attaches 5,046.91-crore assets in PACL case

The agency has thus far attached movable and immovable properties valued at approximately 22,656.91 crore, including assets located both in India

Kerala Elections: Congress Leader V.D. Satheesan Claims UDF Victory

Thiruvananthapuram, March 20: V.D. Satheesan, the Leader of the Opposition in the Kerala Assembly, expressed confidence in the United Democratic

Gujarat Assembly: BJP Issues 3-Day Whip for MLAs Ahead of Key Sessions

BJP issues a mandatory 3-day whip for all MLAs in Gujarat Assembly from March 2325, hinting at key legislative discussions and major decisions.

Delhi HC pulls up Centre for failing to provide timeline on filling vacancies in minorities panel

The court had observed that the status report filed by the under Secretary of the Ministry of Minority Affairs on the issue was absolutely bald a

Assam elections 2026: Himanta Biswa Sarma files nomination from Jalikbari constituency

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma filed his nomination papers for the Jalukbari constituency. He seeks a sixth consecutive term. Sarma led

World Sparrow Day | AI tool for awareness and conservation

To mark World Sparrow Day (March 20),Coimbatore-based NGO ChittukuruvigalArakkattalaipresents an AI-driven initiative to spread the word on conse

Fight against hate speech must be on behalf of all, and not just limited to ones own community: Supreme Court

Justice Nagarathna said the court was against the phenomenon of hate speech, whether it was targeted at one or the other community

Sunsure Energy Signs Solar PPA with JAKSON Engineering to Power Corporate and Manufacturing Operations

Crackdown on Gambling: 3 Externed from Belagavi District

Three alleged offenders in Belagavi have been externed for six months for repeated illegal gambling and narcotics involvement as part of a police

Forbes China Recognizes Fox ESS as a 2026 Leading Enterprise in Renewable Energy

Kamal Haasan Honored with Prestigious Paddy Jairaj Film Award

Mumbai, March 20: Renowned actor Kamal Haasan has been awarded the Paddy Jairaj Film Award at the Telangana Gaddar Film Awards. This accolade rec

IFSCA flags compliance and infrastructure gaps among capital market intermediaries in GIFT City

These findings point to breaches of key provisions under the IFSCA Capital Market Intermediaries Regulations, 2025

Non-fossil-fuel-based power generation capacity to hit 786 GW or 70% mark by FY'36: Government report

The installed generating capacity from non-fossil sources as on 28th February, 2026, was 275 GW, which was about 52.5% of the total installed cap

IIT Delhi Spinout DeepLase Raises 6 Crore Seed Round co-led by MGF Kavachh and Yali Capital

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma Files Nomination for Seventh Election

Guwahati, March 20: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma submitted his nomination papers for the upcoming assembly elections on Friday. This

CBFC Denied Permission to Screen The Voice of Hind Rajab?

Tunisian Film on Paliestinian Child killed in Israel Gaza war orally denied release by Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), the films Indi

CBI Questions Anil Ambani For Second Day In Connection With 2,929-Cr RCom Case

New Delhi, Mar 20: The CBI on Friday questioned industrialist Anil Ambani for the second consecutive day in connection with a Rs 2,929-crore chea

CBSE Board Exam Result 2026: Special marking formula announced for students in this region, check latest update

CBSE is introducing a new assessment plan for students affected by the Iran conflict. Class 10 students will be evaluated based on exams taken. A

Kannada Development Authority Chairman releases book on Bhootaradhane

Author Poovappa Kaniyoor has revised and refined his research done 22 years ago and published it after it has matured.

Kyvex announces strategic partnership with IPL player Vaibhav Arora of KKR

Kyvex, founded by Indian entrepreneur Pearl Kapur alongside Chief Technology Officer Ravindra Varna, today announced a strategic partnership with

Fire at South Korean auto parts factory injures at least 53

SEOUL, Mar 20: A fire at an auto parts factory in South Koreas central city of Daejeon injured at least 53 people on Friday as officials warned t

Matrixport Rebrands as BIT in Strategic Repositioning

Publishes Trust Whitepaper outlining governance and operational frameworks as institutional participation in digital asset markets grows.

iQIYIs Pursuit of Jade Captures Global Audience with Chart-Topping Performance

Anjarle: An Elevated Horizon by the Arabian Sea

A Liases Foras white paper identifies Maharashtras Anjarle as Indias most structurally compelling coastal land market undersupplied, infrastruct

The rise of vertical mobility

As cities build upward, elevators and smart mobility systems are becoming critical urban infrastructure

Chinas open-source modernization offers inspiration for global development, says expert

HOY Unveils a Powerhouse Line-up of Talent for its Bold New Chapter

Sunyash Shedge Aims to Contribute to Punjab Kings IPL Championship Bid

New Delhi, March 20: The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 is set to kick off on March 28. After losing to Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in la

'Indirect Yet Palpable': Iran War's Impact On Real Estate In Mumbai

Iran War Impact: Mumbai's real estate sector has started witnessing a drop in demand from global companies for office spaces.

Singapore arrests Amos Yee, former US asylum seeker, over National Service violations

SINGAPORE, Mar 20: Singapore authorities said on Friday that Amos Yee Pang Sang was arrested at Changi Airport upon his return to the country and

Did meteor fragments reach the US after March 17 Fireball? What residents need to know after the loud boom

According to NASA, an asteroid measuring about six feet across and weighing roughly six tonnes entered Earths atmosphere on March 17, travelling

Bengalurus KIA named best regional airport in India and south Asia; moves to 41st spot in global rankings

While Terminal 2 became the first in India to receive a 5-star Skytrax rating, the airport has also achieved the highest Level 5 Accreditation un

Self-reliant India only possible with healthy citizens: Murmu

MATHURA, Mar 20:President Droupadi Murmu on Friday said that a self-reliant India is only possible when its citizens are healthy. Murmu was speak

US Pentagon seeks USD 200 billion for war in Iran amid Congressional scrutiny

WASHINGTON, Mar 20: The Pentagon has requested USD 200 billion in supplemental funding for the ongoing war against Iran, sending the proposal to

Are your eye drops safe? CDSCO flags illegal products, doctors issue strong warning on irritation, conjunctivitis

Authorities have launched a major crackdown on unapproved dry eye relief drops being sold without mandatory CDSCO approval. States and Union Terr

Telangana Budget 202627: Hyderabad plans span metro expansion, Future City

Hyderabad: Presenting the 202627 Telangana Budget in the Assembly, Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu outlined a

Five youth, including three BTech students, go missing in Godavari river

Five youth, including three BTech students from Andhra Pradesh, went missing after going for a swim in the Godavari river on Friday, March 20. Th

Sri Lanka refused US request to land warplanes: Dissanayake

COLOMBO, Mar 20: Sri Lanka refused permission for the US to land two of its warplanes in the islands southeast Mattala International Airport in e

Police in Nawada Arrests 10 Suspects in Major Cyber Fraud Case

Nawada, March 20: The Nawada police have arrested ten suspects in a significant cybercrime case, along with one minor. This operation was announc

Union Power Minister Manohar Lal stresses energy security amid global tensions

Addressing the Bharat Electricity Summit 2026, Lal called for coordinated efforts between the Centre and States to ensure affordable and efficien

Union minister Jayant Chaudhary receives death threat, caller traced to Bengals Murshidabad

NEW DELHI, Mar 20: Union minister Jayant Chaudhary allegedly received a death threat from an unknown caller, triggering a review of his security