- News
TMC, Left, Cong strike rare chord on voter list row ahead of Bengal polls
Kolkata: In the run-up to the West Bengal assembly elections, an unlikely political convergence is taking shape in the state with the ruling TMC and the opposition CPI(M) and Congress raising similar…
- World
UK imposes study visa bans on Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar, Sudan
London: The UK on Wednesday imposed a study visa ban on four countries accused of using the route as a backdoor entry to seek permanent refuge in the country, as part of…
- Middle East
Sri Lanka rescues Iranian sailors off distressed vessel near southern Galle district
Colombo: Sri Lanka has rescued at least 30 Iranian sailors from a distressed Iranian frigate in the southern waters of the island nation early Wednesday, Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath said. In response…
- World
Iran, US have been at war for decades – there’s no end in sight
Long Beach: It may seem that the United States (US) and the Middle East are currently embarking on yet another forever war. But the truth is that this is just the latest…
- Sports
Pakistan set to have its youngest-ever coach for Test cricket
Karachi: The Pakistan Test squad is set to have its youngest-ever head coach with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) offering the role to former captain Sarfaraz Ahmed. The PCB is awaiting his…
- Top Stories
Telangana man injured in strike near Abu Dhabi airport
Karimnagar: A man from Telangana suffered minor injuries following an attack linked to Iran near Abu Dhabi International Airport, amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, his parents said on Wednesday, March…
- Business
Rupee slumps to all-time low of 92.16 against US dollar
Mumbai: The rupee slumped 67 paise to close at an all-time low of 92.16 against US dollar on Wednesday, March 4, weighed down by spiking crude oil prices in the wake of the…
- India
India’s silence on US-Israel strike on Iran incomprehensible: Mehbooba Mufti
Srinagar: PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday, March 4, said India’s silence on the US-Israel aggression against Iran was incomprehensible for her, as only Tehran had stood by New Delhi when sanctions were…
- Television News
‘Sacred Games’ actor Rajshri Deshpande diagnosed with breast cancer
Mumbai: Actor Rajshri Deshpande on Wednesday revealed she has been diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer and said she is now recovering well following a successful surgery. The actor, known for her critically…
- India
Two die by suicide after publication of post-SIR voter rolls in Bengal
Kolkata: Two persons died allegedly by suicide in West Bengal’s Jalpaiguri and South 24 Parganas districts, due to “mental stress” following the publication of the final list after the Special Intensive Revision…
- 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…
