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He is scheduled to offer prayers in the early hours of March 21, personally serve breakfast to pilgrims at the Matrusri Tarigonda Vengamamba Nitya Annadanam Complex, and inaugurate the Water and Food Analysis Laboratory and State Food Laboratory established in collaboration with FSSAI

The bodies of three youths, natives of Bhadrachalam in Telangana and Madanapalle, have been recovered

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with Bahrain's King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa, discussing regional developments in West Asia. Both leaders condemned attacks on critical infrastructure, emphasizing the need to keep global shipping routes secure and expressing concern over the impact on food, fuel, and fertilizer security.

The Trump administration has sued Harvard University. The lawsuit alleges the university violated Jewish students' civil rights. This action is part of a broader campaign against the Ivy League school. The government claims Harvard ignored campus hostility and failed to enforce anti-harassment rules. The suit seeks to compel compliance with civil rights law and recover federal funds.

The 2026-27 budget shows minimal change in allocations after the tri-corporation area was renamed as Core Urban Region, with most GHMC figures retained, major funds going to infrastructure projects, and reduced allocations for disaster response, MMTS and heritage authority works.

Naidu assesses the impact of heavy wind, untimely rains, and hailstorms in the State; estimated total crop damage across categories has been pegged at ₹63 crore so far

Eight candidates filed nine sets of nomination papers for the bypoll to Davangere South Assembly Constituency on Friday

Two Youth Congress leaders joined the BJP on Friday

This will be the Chief Minister’s maiden visit to the backward and remote constituency after returning to power

Jonathan Brown is recovering after surgery for a low-grade brain tumour found during a routine scan. He shared a positive update from hospital and asked for time to rest. The former Brisbane Lions captain has received strong support from the AFL community, including Garry Lyon, as fans wait for his full recovery.

The DMK stronghold is set for a 4-cornered contest, with the ruling party and its allies, the AIADMK and BJP, TVK, and NTK in the fray. A few party representatives say they expect a narrow victory margin as it is likely that voters aged 18-30 may back parties such as TVK over the Dravidian majors

Legendary martial artist and 'Walker, Texas Ranger' star Chuck Norris has passed away at 86. His family confirmed his peaceful death in Hawaii after a recent hospitalization. Known for his action roles and martial arts prowess, Norris leaves behind a significant legacy. Tributes are pouring in globally for the beloved icon.