- Sports
T20 WC records highest ever viewership in tournament history
New Delhi: ICC chairman Jay Shah on Wednesday said that the ongoing T20 World Cup has broken all broadcasting records as the viewership surpassed 500 million, the highest ever in the history…
- Politics
Athawale, Tawde among BJP’s four Rajya Sabha picks in Maharashtra
Mumbai: The BJP on Wednesday, March 4, announced four candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections from Maharashtra, including Union minister Ramdas Athawale and former state minister Vinod Tawde. Besides Athawale and…
- Obituaries
Eminent journalist, diplomat HK Dua passes away at 88
New Delhi: Eminent journalist HK Dua, who held the rare distinction of helming editorial operations at three of India’s leading newspapers, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, at the age of 88.…
- Hyderabad
Holi celebrated with fervour in Telangana
Hyderabad: Holi, the festival of colours, was celebrated in Telangana with fervour on Wednesday, March 4, as people smeared ‘gulal’ on each others’ faces and distributed sweets to friends and relatives. Children…
- Telangana
Need not worry about petroleum products: Minister Kishan Reddy amid Iran crisis
Hyderabad: Union Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy on Tuesday, March 3, said citizens need not worry about availability of petroleum products in the country due to the ongoing armed conflict…
- India
Divorce can’t be granted citing cruelty based on WhatsApp chats: Bombay HC
Mumbai: Divorce cannot be granted on grounds of alleged cruelty merely based on WhatsApp chats without giving the spouse a chance to rebut, the Bombay High Court has said. A bench of…
- Middle East
What is Strait of Hormuz and why does its closure matter to global economy?
Kingston (Canada): The joint attack launched by the United States and Israel on Iran began on February 27 and has sparked a fast-moving conflict that could expand across the Middle East. Iran’s…
- Business
Petronet LNG shares tank nearly 12 pc
New Delhi: Shares of gas importer Petronet LNG Ltd on Wednesday, March 4, dived nearly 12 per cent amid reports that Qatar, India’s largest supplier of imported natural gas, has declared force…
- Andhra Pradesh
Family of five from Bengaluru killed in road accident in Andhra
Palamaneru: Five members of a family from Bengaluru died on the spot after the car in which they were travelling to Tirupati rammed into a stationary truck in Chittoor district on Wednesday,…
- India
Man held for molesting, extorting Rs 50,000 from schoolgirl in Thane
Thane: A 23-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly molesting and extorting Rs 50,000 from a 15-year-old schoolgirl over six months in Thane city, police said on Wednesday, March 4. Accused Prathamesh…
- Kashmir
Army opens fire at suspected terrorists at LoC
Rajouri: Indian Army opened fire at suspected terrorists attempting to cross the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri district early Tuesday, March 3, officials said. The suspected persons were observed trying to…
- India
Father, son returning home for Holi die in bike accident in UP’s Etah
Etah: A man and his seven-year-old son were killed on Wednesday, March 4, after their motorcycle fell into a canal in the Bagwala Police Station area here, police said. The accident took…
- Kashmir
Protests against Khamenei’s killing: Curbs remain in force in Kashmir
Srinagar: Strict restrictions remained imposed in many areas of Kashmir for the third consecutive day on Wednesday, March 4, following massive protests across the valley against the killing of Iran’s Supreme leader…
- Delhi
Delhi Police on high alert for Holi; 134 intersections under strict watch
New Delhi: The Delhi Police is on high alert on Holi, deploying over 15,000 personnel to enforce strict law and order in the city. A senior police officer said teams have been…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad’s Ramoji Film City to host ‘Glow Run’ on March 14
Hyderabad: The Ramoji Film City here would host ‘Glow Run’, providing an opportunity to run through iconic film sets on March 14. The first-of-its-kind event in the country is open for professional…
