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Veterinary Department's joint director Dr. G.S. Tanwar on March 24 said around 4,400 chickens died due to the viral infection at the government poultry farm in the Koni area between March 19 and 24

Monalisa Bhosle made the allegation at a press conference here, where she also sought help from the Centre and State governments of Kerala and Madhya Pradesh, claiming that she and her husband were receiving death threats

A’ja Wilson reflected on meeting Beyoncé at a Formula 1 event, calling it a moment where “Nothing else matters.” The Las Vegas Aces star continues to grow her influence beyond basketball, blending fashion with elite performance. While embracing style and major platforms like the Met Gala, Wilson remains focused on her game, balancing off-court presence with her dominance and achievements on the court.

The move for a transition to PNG is aimed at easing some of the pressure on LPG

Cadres of the Tamil Viduthalai Padai triggered the bomb blast in the Botanical Garden, Udhagamandalam, to press their demand for Tamil Eelam and against the imposition of Hindi

This time, for the Congress’ sitting legislator, Mathew Kuzhalnadan, it is indeed a fight to buck the trend

Oil prices tumbled over 5% as a US proposal for a 15-point plan to Iran, aiming for a ceasefire and ending conflict, sparked hopes of easing supply disruptions. While Washington suggests negotiations are underway, Tehran denies direct talks. Despite diplomatic signals, regional military actions persist, keeping supply concerns over the Strait of Hormuz alive.

The Election Commission of India yesterday held a review meeting with senior officials from four poll-bound States and one Union Territory, as well as the 12 States that share borders with them

Sensing an opportunity, Congress appears to be positioning itself to capitalise on the factional tussle within NCP(SP) to wrest the Elathur seat back from the Left Democratic Front 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Director of Cricket, Mo Bobat, confirmed that pacer Yash Dayal will not participate in the upcoming IPL season due to personal circumstances and ongoing legal issues. Dayal, who missed the domestic season, remains under contract, but his absence is deemed best for both him and the franchise. Bowling depth is further tested by Josh Hazlewood's recovery.

Residents want the government to implement social welfare measures for the economically disadvantaged. Other demands include redevelopment of dilapidated TNUHDB houses, establishment of a maternity hospital, and flood mitigation measures, particularly in areas along the coastline

Telangana Civil Supplies Department on Tuesday (March 24, 2026) attributed the ‘no stock’ boards at some of the outlets to sudden panic driven buying

While the country has successfully reduced emissions intensity, and increased non-fossil power capacity, challenges remain in translating these achievements into absolute emissions reductions. The next few years will be critical in addressing these gaps and ensuring a sustainable future

For the eighth consecutive year, New Delhi has been named the most polluted capital in the world, with hazardous PM2.5 levels exceeding the WHO's safe threshold by an alarming 16.4 times. Although there has been a slight uplift since 2024, factors such as seasonal smog, dust storms, and agricultural burning continue to shroud the Indo-Gangetic plain in poor air quality.

A Los Angeles jury is finding it difficult to agree on a verdict for one of the tech giants, Meta or YouTube, in a significant social media addiction lawsuit. The case centers on claims that these platforms harmed a young woman's mental health. A hung jury could force a costly retrial.

The US has presented a 15-point proposal to Iran via Pakistan, seeking an end to the Middle East conflict. This diplomatic initiative addresses Iran's nuclear and missile programs and maritime security, even as military actions persist. Pakistan is actively mediating, offering to host talks, while Iran's response remains uncertain amidst internal challenges.

Analysts are bullish on Fractal Analytics and Tata Power, citing strong growth prospects and positive developments. UBS maintains a buy on ITC, expecting it to beat expectations despite pricing strategy impacts. However, Nuvama and Kotak Institutional Equities express caution on Coal India and Power Grid Corp, respectively, due to potential headwinds and saturated valuations.

The Trump administration is paying $1 billion to TotalEnergies to abandon U.S. offshore wind leases, redirecting funds to domestic oil and gas projects. This move, criticized by North Carolina's governor, aligns with the administration's pro-fossil fuel agenda, despite the company's continued offshore wind work elsewhere. The deal aims to protect taxpayers from what the Interior Department calls 'ideological subsidies'.

With a major temple town in its midst and rapid urbanisation of its rural segments, the civic infrastructure in the constituency has been stretched to its limits in recent years