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BRS stages protests over suspension of MLA from Assembly
Hyderabad, March 14: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) on Friday staged protests across Telangana against the suspension of its MLA Jagdish Reddy from the Assembly for the entire Budget session.
Gajendra Singh Shekhawat's convoy attacked in Jodhpur during 'Rav Ji Ki Gair' procession
Jaipur, March 14: A spare vehicle in Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat's convoy was attacked by an unidentified person with a hockey stick late Friday during his visit to attend 'Rav Ji Ki Gair' procession in the Mandore area of Rajasthan's Jodhpur district.
Salman Khan spends Holi on the set of 'Sikandar'
Mumbai, March 14: Salman Khan is extremely busy with his next, "Sikandar" at the moment. The superstar even spent Holi on the set of his much-awaited drama.
Rain, hailstorm change weather in Jaipur, Churu and Sri Ganganagar
Jaipur, March 14: Rajasthan witnessed a sudden change in weather on Friday evening, with Jaipur, Churu, and Sri Ganganagar experiencing rain and hailstorm. In Churu, hail accompanied the rain, covering the ground with a white layer.
Invest at grassroots level to achieve big in 2036 Olympics, says hockey legend Sreejesh
Bengaluru, March 14: Two-time Olympic medallist PR Sreejesh has stressed the need for grassroots investment and talent identification if the country has to make a big impact in the 2026 Olympic Games.
IPL teams take a break from training for Holi celebrations (Ld)
New Delhi/Mumbai, March 14: With the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 fast approaching, the teams are getting into preparation mode with players gathering for training camps. Thus the festival of Holi presented the players an opportunity for team bonding as they celebrated the festival of colour with gusto.
Yuva All Stars Kabaddi: Warriorz, Chargers, Pink Cubs seal wins on Day 9
Haridwar, March 14: Chandigarh Chargers, Warriorz K.C. and Jaipur Pink Cubs registered victories on Day 9 of the Yuva All Stars Championship 2025 in Haridwar.
BJP to organise 2,000 Ram Navami rallies in Bengal this year: Suvendu Adhikari
Kolkata, March 14: Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the West Bengal Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, said on Friday that the state BJP unit will be organising at least 2,000 rallies, big and small combined, on the occasion of Ram Navami this year scheduled on April 6.
108-year-old Tripura Palace to turn into 5-star hotel; deal signed amid protests by allies, Oppn
Agartala, March 14: Despite vehement protests by the ruling BJP's ally Tipra Motha Party (TMP) and the Opposition, the Tripura government on Friday signed an agreement with the Indian Hotels Company Ltd. (IHCL) to make the 108-year-old Pushpabanta Palace in Agartala a 5-star hotel.
KTR challenges Rahul Gandhi to take action against T'gana CM for 'secret' meeting with BJP
Hyderabad, March 14: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president K.T. Rama Rao on Friday asked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi if he has the courage to take action against Telangana Chief Minister A.
Director Lokesh Kanagaraj greets Aamir Khan on their birthday
Chennai, Mar 14: On a day when top production houses, actors and film industry professionals from the Tamil film industry greeted him, ace Tamil film director Lokesh Kanakaraj made time to greet Bollywood star Aamir Khan, who shares his birthday with him.
Rajasthan CM celebates Holi with people showcasing Braj culture
Jaipur, March 14: Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Friday celebrated Holi with great enthusiasm at his residence, joining the common people in the festivities. He played Holi with flowers and natural colors, fostering a spirit of unity and joy.
Raveena's Holi party brings Vijay and Tamannaah under the same roof
Mumbai, March 14: Tamannaah Bhatia and Vijay Varma left everyone shocked after speculations of their breakup surfaced on social media.
Kolkata Challenge golf: England's Joshua Berry shoots course record 62, shares lead with Chouhan
Kolkata, March 14: England teenager Joshua Berry shot an astounding 10-under 62 to break the course record and emerge joint leader along with India's Om Prakash Chouhan at a total of 10-under 134 at the halfway stage of the US$300,000 Kolkata Challenge 2025 being played at the Royal Calcutta Golf Club (RCGC) here on Friday.
Israeli army to remain at strategic points in southern Lebanon 'indefinitely'
Jerusalem, March 14: Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz announced on Friday that the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) will maintain its presence at five strategic locations in southern Lebanon "indefinitely," regardless of ongoing negotiations over 13 disputed border points.
Making video of the teaser of Ajith-starrer 'Good Bad Ugly' released
Chennai, Mar 14: The makers of director Adhik Ravichandran's eagerly awaited action entertainer, 'Good Bad Ugly', featuring actor Ajith Kumar in the lead, on Friday released a making video of the film's teaser which has only gone on to heighten expectations from the film.
Priyanka Chopra reveals, 'It's a working Holi for us'
Mumbai, March 14: Priyanka Chopra is presently occupied with her highly-awaited project, "SSMB29". PeeCee even celebrated Holi on the set of her next in Odisha.
Iran condemns US new sanctions on oil minister, firms, vessels
Tehran, March 14: Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei on Friday condemned fresh US sanctions targeting several individuals, vessels, and companies linked to Iran's oil exports.
Bollywood bids farewell to Ayan Mukerji's father, Deb Mukherjee
Mumbai, March 14: Director Ayan Mukerji's father, veteran actor Deb Mukherjee passed away at 83 on Friday morning. His funeral was held at Pawan Hans Crematorium in the Juhu area of Mumbai.
Alexander-Arnold to miss Liverpool's League Cup Final
London, March 14: Liverpool manager Arne Slot will be without Trent Alexander-Arnold when his side faces Newcastle United on Sunday to defend their League Cup title, adding to the club's defensive injury concerns.
Olympic champion Gong to lead China's team at World Indoor Championships
Beijing, March 14: The 2020 Tokyo Olympic women's shot put champion Gong Lijiao is among 35 athletes selected to represent China at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Nanjing next week.
Centre speeds up work on 8 road, railway and metro projects under PM GatiShakti plan
New Delhi, March 14: The 89th meeting of the Network Planning Group (NPG) evaluated 8 infrastructure projects in the Road, Railway, and Metro sectors to enhance multimodal connectivity and logistics efficiency in alignment with the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on Friday.
Manikandan-starrer 'Kudumbasthan' completes 50-day run in theatres
Chennai, Mar 14: Director Rajeshwar Kalisamy's comedy drama 'Kudumbasthan', which went on to emerge a superhit within the first few days of its release, has now gone on to complete a strong 50-day run in theatres.
Medical checkup camp at Gujarat Assembly from March 18 to 21: Official
Gandhinagar, March 14: The Gujarat State Health and Family Welfare Department is set to organize a Medical Checkup Camp at the Gujarat Legislative Assembly from March 18 to 21, 2025.
Gujarat CM to inaugurate Brahmin business meet in Ahmedabad on March 15
Ahmedabad, March 14: The fourth edition of the Mega Brahmin Business Meet is set to take place on Saturday at the Vigyan Bhavan in Science City of Ahmedabad in Gujarat.
Homeplus apologises for rehabilitation, vows full debt payment
Seoul, March 14: The president of Homeplus, a major discount store chain in South Korea, offered a public apology on Friday to retailers and investors affected by the company's court-led rehabilitation process.
Haryana minister Vij seeks metro train from Ambala to Chandigarh
Ambala, March 14: Haryana Transport Minister Anil Vij on Friday sough a metro train between Ambala and Chandigarh as roads leading to the state capital have been experiencing massive traffic jams, impacting the movement of commuters.
Papon reveals the favourite food that he gorges on Holi
Mumbai, March 14: Playback singer Papon, loves gorging on “crispy, syrupy Jalebis” on the occasion of Holi. As the nation gets drenched in the colours of Holi, the singer spoke with IANS, and shared how he celebrates Holi when it comes to food.
Chinese scientists develop novel hydrogel to combat rheumatoid arthritis
Beijing, March 14: A research team from north China's Tianjin University has developed a new type of injectable hydrogel that can regulate immune cell metabolism, helping to reduce inflammation and slow down rheumatoid arthritis.
CM Vijayan contemplating pick for next CPI-M Kannur district Secretary
Kannur, March 14: With the CPI-M's new state Committee and the state Secretariat in Kerala finalised on March 9, coinciding with the state party conference, by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, all eyes are on who's going to be the next Kannur district Secretary.
IPL 2025: KKR players and coaching staff celebrate Holi at training camp
Kolkata, March 14, 2025: The defending champions of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) squad, embraced the festive spirit of Holi at the team hotel, celebrating the festival of colours with vibrant enthusiasm.
Apoorva Arora shares fondest childhood memory of Holi
Mumbai, March 14: Actress Apoorva Arora, who is known for her work in Hindi, Gujarati, Punjabi and Kannada films, is celebrating Holi on Friday. The actress shared her childhood memory of celebrating the festival.
Action-packed comedy web series 'Seruppugal Jaakirathai' to be streamed from March 28
Chennai, Mar 14: Popular OTT platform Zee5 on Friday announced that it will begin streaming its original comedy series 'Seruppugal Jaakirathai' from March 28 this year.
'One Nation, One Election' a step in democratic reform not imposition, says TN BJP chief Annamalai
Bengaluru, March 14: Tamil Nadu BJP chief and retired IPS officer Annamalai stated that implementing 'One Nation, One Election' would make regional parties think nationally and national parties consider regional interests.
Punjab CM pays obeisance at Takht Keshgarh Sahib, prays for peace
Anandpur Sahib (Punjab), March 14: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday paid obeisance at Takht Keshgarh Sahib and extended his warm greetings to the people on the festival of Hola Mohalla.
Trump ambassador nominee to Japan says Tokyo will have to pay more to host US forces
Tokyo March 14: United States President Donald Trump's nominee for the country's next Ambassador to Tokyo, George Glass, has said that Washington will "undoubtedly" need to press Japan to contribute more money to host the US forces in the region.
Sarpanch dies of heart attack while dancing in Rajasthan village
Jaipur, March 14: In a tragic incident in Rajasthan's Rajsamand, Sewantri village Sarpanch Vikas Dave (53) suffered a fatal heart attack while performing the traditional Ger dance during Holi celebrations. He suddenly collapsed, hitting his head on the ground.
Deb Mukherjee, the man who brought together entire Bollywood for Durga Pooja celebrations in Mumbai
Mumbai, March 14: Director Ayan Mukerji's father, Deb Mukherjee passed away on Friday morning due to age-related ailments. Deb, who belonged to the Mukherjee family, one of the most established film dynasties of India, has acted in some of the most memorable films.
Radhika Muthukumar, Sheel Verma & Rani Chatterjee reflect on the meaning of Holi
Mumbai, March 14: Actress Radhika Muthukumar, who plays Vrinda in "Main Dil Tum Dhadkan" revealed that Holi has always held a special place in her heart.
CM Vijayan supports Stalin's March 22 delimitation meeting
Thiruvananthapuram, March 14: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday accepted the invitation of his Tamil Nadu counterpart, M.K. Stalin, to attend the March 22 meeting on the delimitation issue.