President Droupadi Murmu is scheduled to meet renowned saint Premanand Maharaj on Friday at his Shri Hit Radha Keli Kunj Ashram in Vrindavan as part of her ongoing three-day visit to Uttar Pradesh. During her visit, she is expected to seek the saint’s blessings and hold a spiritual interaction with him.
Congress announced its first list of 22 candidates for the upcoming Assam Assembly elections, signaling the start of its formal campaign to reclaim political ground in the state. The list, cleared by the party’s Central Election Committee, features a mix of veteran leaders and fresh faces.
In a significant shift for the precious metals market, gold and silver prices witnessed a sharp correction on Thursday. Gold prices plummeted by approximately ₹7,000, while silver saw a steeper decline, dropping by over ₹20,000. T
India has issued a strong condemnation of recent drone and missile strikes targeting energy infrastructure in the Gulf region, labeling the escalations as 'deeply disturbing' and 'unacceptable'.
In a post on X, PM Modi stated, 'Spoke with my dear friend, President Emmanuel Macron, on the situation in West Asia and the urgent need for de-escalation, as well as a return to dialogue and diplomacy. We look forward to continuing our close coordination to advance peace and stability in the region and beyond'.
Tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan escalated on Thursday as local officials reported that Pakistani military forces fired more than 70 artillery shells into Afghanistan’s Kunar province. The cross-border shelling occurred despite both nations previously announcing a temporary pause in hostilities to observe the Eid al-Fitr holiday.
Media reports earlier this week indicated that television couple Divyanka Tripathi and Vivek Dahiya are all set to welcome their first child after 10 years of marital bliss. On Thursday (March 19), the couple took to social media to confirm the joyous news with fans.
Sachin Tendulkar, Suryakumar Yadav and Ajinkya Rahane shared their Gudi Padwa 2026 wishes on social media, addressing fans and well‑wishers.
The benchmark indices, Nifty and Sensex, ended the session with steep losses as both indices logged their steepest single-day fall in nearly two years. The Nifty dropped 775.65 points, or 3.26 per cent, to close at 23,002.15, while the Sensex fell 2,496.89 points, or 3.26 per cent, to settle at 74,207.24.
Pakistan has limited petroleum reserves, with crude oil stocks sufficient for just 11 days, raising concerns over energy security amid disruptions caused by the ongoing Middle East conflict, a report has said.
A tragic incident unfolded on Thursday morning in Bharwara village under the Singhwara police station area, where a husband and wife drowned in a pond, leaving the local community in shock. According to police, Hasrat Parveen (40) allegedly jumped into the Panpihi pond to commit suicide, following which her husband, Sanaullah (45), rushed to rescue her.
The IPL 2026 is set to begin on March 28. CSK's social media handle shared an image of Samson's arrival, writing, 'Chettan in Chennai'.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday released its first list of candidates for the upcoming Assam Assembly elections, announcing nominees for 88 constituencies across the state. The list was finalised at a meeting of the party’s Central Election Committee, chaired by the top leadership of the party.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Thursday said that HDFC Bank is a Domestic Systemically Important Bank (D-SIB) with sound financials, professionally run board and competent management team, after the resignation of part-time chairman Atanu Chakraborty over alleged “ethical differences” in one of the biggest private lenders.
The second edition of the National Indian Film Festival of Australia (NIFFA) opened with a red-carpet premiere of "BOONG", the first Indian film to win a BAFTA. The movie shares the story of a young boy named Boong, who embarks on a journey to find his father with his best friend.
Ajit Agarkar, who has been chairman of the men’s senior selection committee since June 2023, got his contract renewed before the start of IPL 2025 after India’s impressive performances, including victories in the 2024 T20 World Cup and the 2025 Champions Trophy.
Aditya Dhar and Ranveer Singh's much awaited sequel 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' aka 'Dhurandhar 2' finally arrived in the theatres on March 19, 2026. A day ahead of its global release, a special screening was held in Mumbai which was attended by several celebrities, including 'Dil Hai Tumharaa' actors Preity Zinta and Arjun Rampal.
The buzz around 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' has reached sky high as the Aditya Dhar directorial finally arrived in the theatres on March 19, 2026. Hours after the release, Telugu superstar Allu Arjun took to social media to share his review of the Ranveer Singh starrer. Check out!
Delhi and its neighbouring regions witnessed overcast skies on Thursday, with temperatures hovering around 19 degrees Celsius, a day after intense weather activity brought much-needed relief from rising heat. Despite the improvement in weather conditions, air quality largely remained in the ‘moderate’ to ‘poor’ category across the city.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the US central bank was keeping interest rates unchanged as it monitored the fallout from higher oil prices and broader uncertainty linked to the conflict in the Middle East. Powell on Wednesday (local time) said the Federal Open Market Committee decided to keep its policy rate unchanged because the current stance remained appropriate.
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