March 20, 2026

Mumbai: The Indian rupee dropped to a record low on Friday to 93.12 against the US dollar, amid global supply chain disruptions due to escalating Middle East conflict. The domestic currency fell 0.55 per cent to 93.12, eclipsing its…

Mumbai Domestic benchmark indices opened higher on Friday, rising over 1 per cent in early trade amid hopes of easing tensions in West Asia. Sensex opened at 74,559, up 352 points or 0.47 per cent, while Nifty started trading at 23,110,…

Mumbai: Global oil prices traded lower on Friday after the US signalled a possible easing of sanctions on Iranian crude, as efforts intensified to secure shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures fell as much as 3.39 per…

New Delhi : Australia's big three, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and Josh Hazlewood, will miss the early stages of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, with young pacer Josh Ellis also sidelined completely from the tournament due to injury.…

New Delhi : The World Athletics Council has selected Odisha in India and Astana in Kazakhstan to host the World Athletics Indoor Championships in 2028 and 2030, respectively. The events were awarded during the 240th World Athletics Council…

Aligarh : A fatwa has been issued against actor-performer Nora Fatehi over the controversial song 'Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke.' The track, which also features Sanjay Dutt, is part of the upcoming Kannada film 'KD: The Devil.' The religious…

Mumbai : The streaming battle is set to get even more exciting this year as Amazon Prime Video unveils a long list of upcoming titles, promising viewers a packed year of web series, shows, and films across genres. From thrillers and crime…

Mumbai : The streaming battle is set to get even more exciting this year as Amazon Prime Video unveils a long list of upcoming titles, promising viewers a packed year of web series, shows, and films across genres. From thrillers and crime…

Dehradun : The long-anticipated expansion of the Uttarakhand cabinet led by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami is set to take place on Friday at Lok Bhavan in Dehradun. The swearing-in ceremony will be held in the presence of the Chief…

Coimbatore : Ramadan special prayers were held at Ayesha Mahal in the Kuniyamuthur area under the coordination of the JAK organisation. The prayers began following the observance of Ramadan and saw participation from a large number of…

New Delhi : Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta held a consultation with gig workers and Shramiks to gather their recommendations for the upcoming state budget. The meeting focused on addressing systemic challenges, including the demand for…

New Delhi : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday condemned recent strikes on energy infrastructure in Qatar by Iran, while expressing India's solidarity with the Gulf nation amid ongoing regional tensions. During a telephonic…

New Delhi : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met with the trustees of the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) and discussed popularising India's diverse culture as part of its 39th Foundation Day celebrations. In…

New Delhi : Residents in the city woke up on Friday to cloudy skies, strong winds, and a cold morning after the rain fell in many parts of the national capital. The Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded 123, placing it in the "moderate"…

Tel Aviv : Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday lauded the resilience of the citizens amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia and said that work is underway to gradually reopen schools with "responsibility and sound…

Washington DC : Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Thursday (local time) raised concerns over the deteriorating global security environment and underscored the need for coordinated international efforts to address conflicts in the…

New Delhi : The Ambassador of France to India, HE Thierry Mathou, conferred the insignia of "Commandeur de la Legion d'Honneur" (Commander of the Legion of Honour) on Ambassador Jawed Ashraf during a special ceremony at the Embassy of…

Tehran : Iran on Thursday claimed to have become the first nation in the world to strike an US F-35 Lightning 2, one of the most valuable US aircraft and the backbone of the US's fifth-generation warfighting capabilities. Over 19 countries…

Chandigarh : Punjab Police’s Anti Gangster Task Force (AGTF), in a joint operation with Special Task Force, Haryana (Karnal Unit) on Thursday arrested two shooters involved in Chandigarh Sector 9 murder case after a brief exchange of firing…

Chandigarh : In a major push to fulfil CM Bhagwant Singh Mann’s vision of transforming healthcare and medical education in the state, Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Balbir Singh on Thursday announced the establishment of a new…