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Israel launches strong airstrike on Beirut's southern suburbs

Beirut/Jerusalem, March 28: Israeli airstrikes hit a building in Beirut's southern suburbs on Friday, marking the first such attack since a ceasefire was agreed on November 27.

Delhi Minister: Will punish officials behind AAP govt's failed Rs 2,100 scheme for women

New Delhi, March 28: The Delhi government on Friday vowed to punish even government functionaries if they are found guilty in an ongoing enquiry into the previous AAP government’s illegal registration of women beneficiaries for a monthly honorarium of Rs 2,100.

Lord Hanuman's idol vandalised in Bihar

Patna, March 28: Tension gripped Karpoorigram village in Bihar's Samastipur district on Friday after a man allegedly vandalised an idol of Lord Hanuman, leading to protests and unrest in the area.

Hansal Mehta says budgets should not limit good storytelling

Mumbai, March 28: Filmmaker Hansal Mehta, who is known for 'Aligarh', 'Shahid', 'Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story', has said that budget should not be looked at as a constraint for making good cinema.

Bangladesh's former minister alleges Muhammad Yunus, his associates had prosperous 7.5 months

Dhaka, March 28: Bangladesh's former Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting, Mohammad A Arafat, has claimed that Bangladesh's economy may be tanking, hundreds of thousands may have lost their livelihoods, inflation may be out of control but Bangladesh's Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus, and his confidants have had a very "prosperous seven and a half months."

Five terrorists killed in ongoing anti-terrorist operation in J&K's Kathua (Ld)

Jammu, March 28: The number of terrorists killed in an anti-terrorist operation in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district has risen to five after two more bodies were recovered on Friday in the forest area where they had been hiding.

UP: Gautam Buddha Nagar police implements Section 163 for Eid, Alvida Jumma, Cheti Chand

Gautam Buddha Nagar, March 28: In view of Alvida Jumma (the last Friday of Ramzan), Cheti Chand festival and Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations, the Gautam Buddha Nagar Police have implemented section 163 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) throughout the district from March 28 to March 31, police said on Friday.

Sr Asian Wrestling: India shine in women's wrestling with silver, two bronze in Amman

Amman (Jordan), March 27: India continued to reap medals in the 2025 Senior Asian Wrestling Championship in Amman, Jordan, bagging one silver and two bronze medals on Thursday.

Karnataka govt wants to cover up bankruptcy caused by their guarantees: Basavaraj Bommai on milk price hike

Bengaluru, March 28: Former Karnataka Chief Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Basavaraj Bommai has criticised the Siddaramaiah-led Congress government over the milk price hike, claiming the increase is a tactic to cover up the financial troubles caused by their guarantees.

Bangladesh: In 'shameless' act, mural at Liberation War Memorial covered with cloth during I-day celebrations

Dhaka, March 27: The mural of the Liberation War Memorial Mancha in Lalmonirhat district was covered with cloth as Bangladesh celebrated its Independence Day, drawing huge criticism from people across the country who termed it as a "shameless interference" in the history of the Bengali nation.

Drones and loitering munitions key highlights at 'Ex Prachand Prahaar'

Kolkata, March 27: Swarm drones, kamikaze drones and loitering munitions were key highlights of the tri-services integrated multi-domain exercise Prachand Prahaar being held by the Army's Eastern Command in rugged, high-altitude terrain in Arunachal Pradesh.

Sadhu Bhadreshdas to receive Saraswati Samman 2024 for outstanding Sanskrit work

New Delhi, March 27: K.K. Birla Foundation's prestigious Saraswati Samman 2024 will be conferred upon renowned Sanskrit scholar Mahamhopadhyay Sadhu Bhadreshdas for his outstanding book Swaminarayana Siddhanta Sudha in Sanskrit.

Senior officer among four policemen injured in ongoing Kathua gunfight

Jammu, March 27: Four policemen, including a senior officer, were injured in an ongoing encounter between security forces and terrorists in the Juthana area of Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district on Thursday, officials said.

Opposition opposing Waqf Amendment Bill just for sake of political reasons: BJP leader Basavaraj Bommai

New Delhi, March 27: After the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly passed a resolution against the Waqf Amendment Bill 2024, former Karnataka CM and BJP MP Basavaraj Bommai on Thursday said that the Opposition is opposing the Bill just for the sake of political reasons.

Global experts warn of rising human rights violations in Bangladesh at UNHRC side event

Geneva March 27: A side event titled "Human Rights Violations and Rise of Islamic Terrorism in Bangladesh" was held by Tumuku Development and Cultural Union (TACUDU) on March 26, 2025, during the 58th Session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland.

Pegula topples Raducanu to set semifinal clash with teenager Eala

Miami, March 27: America's No. 4 seed Jessica Pegula completed the semifinal lineup at the Miami Open with a 6-4, 6-7(3), 6-2 victory over Briton Emma Raducanu on Thursday (IST) at Hard Rock Stadium.

'Prachand Prahaar', Army's tri-service multi-domain warfare exercise in Arunachal Pradesh

New Delhi, March 27: In a powerful demonstration of joint operational capability, the Indian Army on Thursday conducted a highly effective and important 'Integrated Multi-Domain Exercise'.

Firing erupts again between security forces and terrorists in J&K's Kathua

Jammu, March 27: After massive searches during the last four days, firing exchanges started again on Thursday between the joint forces and the terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district.

Extremism destroying pluralism in Bangladesh: Activist Rehman Afridi on rise of islamic extremism in country

Geneva, March 27: Human rights activist and defender Fazal ur Rehman Afridi on Wednesday (local time) delivered a scathing critique of Bangladesh's deteriorating human rights landscape due to the rise of Islamic extremism in the country in recent times.

'Mutual sensitivity to each other's interests, concerns', PM Modi's letter to Bangladesh's Yunus

New Delhi, March 27: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has written a letter to Muhammad Yunus, chief advisor to Bangladesh's interim government, highlighting the significance of mutual sensitivity while referring to the Bangladesh Liberation War as a 'shared history'.

Yunus had no plans to visit India before China: Former diplomat

New Delhi, March 26: Veena Sikri, a former High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh, on Wednesday stated that reports of Bangladesh interim government's Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus desiring to visit India before China are incorrect as he has not expressed any such interest in the recent past.

Aamir Khan finally brings his long-awaited film discussion vision to life

Mumbai, March 26: Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan has unveiled his very own YouTube channel, "Aamir Khan Talkies."

Rwanda tackles malnutrition with food safety, quality improvement campaign

Kigali: , March 26 (IANS) Rwanda has launched an awareness campaign aimed at improving the quality of locally produced food products.

Bangladesh's Yunus visits China days before taking over as BIMSTEC chair

Dhaka, March 26: Muhammad Yunus, the Chief Advisor of the interim government of Bangladesh, left Dhaka on Wednesday for a four-day official visit to China during which he will hold talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on March 28.

Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus departs for four-day visit to China

Dhaka, March 26: Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus departed for China on Wednesday for a four-day visit.

Barq denies inflammatory speech allegations; vows full cooperation with probe into Sambhal violence

New Delhi, March 26: Samajwadi Party (SP) MP, Zia ur Rehman Barq, has strongly denied the allegations that he delivered an inflammatory speech which led to violence at Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal during a court-ordered survey of the mosque last year in November.

Rajkummar Rao, Wamiqa Gabbi starrer 'Bhool Chuk Maaf' to release in May

Mumbai, March 26: Maddock Films has announced that the upcoming romantic comedy 'Bhool Chuk Maaf', starring Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi, will hit theatres on May 9.

IMF approves $1.3 billion loan package for Pakistan

Islamabad, March 26: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reached a staff-level agreement with Pakistan for a $1.3 billion loan package for a period of 28 months to support the country's efforts to mitigate and adapt to climate change.

Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi's rom com 'Bhool Chuk Maaf' gets a new release date

Mumbai, March 26: Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi are all set to star in Dinesh Vijan's upcoming romantic comedy, “Bhool Chuk Maaf.”

US calls on Bangladesh to follow rules of human rights

Washington, March 25: The United States has said that it expects the current interim government of Bangladesh led by Muhammad Yunus to abide by the rules of human rights and adopt fair methods towards its citizens amid rising threats of Islamic extremism.

A nation in crisis: The destructive path of Bangladesh's interim government

New Delhi: Legendary US President Abraham Lincoln had famously said: "You can fool some of the people all of the time, and all of the people some of the time, but you cannot fool all of the people all of the time". The Chief Advisor of Bangladesh, Muhammad Yunus, may want to remember this before making any more excuses for poor governance.

Uncapped New Zealand duo earn call-ups in Latham-led squad for Pakistan ODIs

Wellington, March 25: Uncapped top-order batter Nick Kelly and left-arm pacer Muhammad Abbas earned their maiden national side call-ups for Tom Latham led-New Zealand's ODI series against Pakistan at home starting from March 29 onwards.

Telangana Congress discusses development, welfare schemes and politics

New Delhi, March 25: Telangana Congress President Bomma Maheshkumar Goud confirmed a significant meeting of Congress leaders of Telangana, where several issues surrounding the state's development and welfare schemes were discussed.

Algeria moves to criminalise French colonialism amid diplomatic tensions with Paris

Algiers, March 24: Algeria's parliament has established a commission to draft a law criminalising French colonial rule (1830-1962), a move deemed "historical" amid escalating diplomatic tensions between the two countries.

Miami Open: Anisimova ends Andreeva's winning streak, Raducanu prevails after Kessler retires

Miami March 24: Amanda Anisimova snapped Mirra Andreeva's 13-match winning streak with a gripping 7-6(5), 2-6, 6-3 victory in the third round of the Miami Open.

Egypt, Palestine discuss efforts to uphold Gaza ceasefire

Cairo, March 24: Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and his Palestinian counterpart Mohammad Mustafa met here to discuss ongoing efforts to revive the ceasefire in Gaza and advance its reconstruction.

LG Manoj Singha inaugurates Tawi Filmostav in Jammu, urges filmmakers to maintain balance between entertainment, social concern

Jammu, March 23: Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha inaugurated Tawi Filmotsva 2025 today. It is a mega short film festival in Jammu which is dedicated to promoting local artists and boosting the film industry in Jammu and Kashmir.

Researchers find mechanisms that may lead to inflammatory bowel disease

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