S News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Tamil Nadu: CM MK Stalin felicitates Pranav Venkatesh for his memorable FIDE World Junior Championship 2025
Chennai, March 13: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin felicitated Pranav Venkatesh for winning the FIDE World Junior Championship 2025, which was held in Petrovac, Montenegro and presented him with a cheque for Rs 20 lakh as a 'high incentive.'
After IIFA 2025 win, Ravi Kishan meets UP CM Adityanath, says It is my privilege to have your blessings
Gorakhpur, March 13: After winning Best Performance in a Supporting Role (Male) for 'Laapataa Ladies' at IIFA 2025, actor and politician Ravi Kishan met Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to seek his blessings.
Al Etihad Payments, Mastercard collaborate to launch 'Jaywan - Mastercard'
Abu Dhabi, March 13: Al Etihad Payments (AEP), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE), which operates the UAE's national card switch (UAESWITCH) and manages domestic card scheme "Jaywan", and Mastercard have announced a strategic collaboration to launch "Jaywan - Mastercard" co-badged debit and prepaid cards in the UAE.
Gujarat CM Patel urges people to celebrate Dhuleti with natural colors.
Gandhinagar, March 13: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel participated in the Vedic Holika Dahan at an open ground in Thaltej, Ahmedabad. He performed the sacred rituals of Vedic Holi and offered prayers, an official statement said.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta meets MP Bansuri Swaraj, discusses public welfare & governance
New Delhi, March 13: Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, met Bansuri Swaraj, the Member of Parliament from New Delhi, to discuss key issues related to public welfare, development, and governance. The meeting, described as cordial and constructive, reinforced their commitment to strengthen Delhi's progress and prosperity.
Emirates Driving Company distributes 34 per cent cash dividend for 2024
Abu Dhabi, March 13: Emirates Driving Company, listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), announced that its General Assembly, convened on 11th March 2025, approved a cash dividend distribution to shareholders for the fiscal year ended 31st December 2024.
Millie Bobby Brown shares wedding memories, says her 'Stranger Things' co-star Mathew Modine officiated her big day
Washington DC, March 13: Millie Bobby Brown opened up about the special memories from her wedding to Jake Bongiovi last year, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
PM Modi will chair CEO's summit during 'WAVES summit' in Mumbai: CM Devendra Fadnavis
New Delhi, March 13: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis informed Thursday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair a CEO's summit during the 'WAVES summit' set to be hosted in Mumbai. PM Modi will be inaugurating the first 'WAVES summit' in Mumbai from May 1 to May 4.
WPL 2025: Matthews, Sciver-Brunt and Harmanpreet carry MI to massive 213/4
Mumbai, March 13: Hayley Matthews and Nat Sciver-Brunt hit 77 runs each while captain Harmanpreet Kaur smashed a breathtaking 36 at the back-end as Mumbai Indians posted 213/4 in 20 overs against Gujarat Giants in the Eliminator clash of the 2025 Women's Premier League (WPL) at the Brabourne Stadium here on Thursday.
Mohammed bin Rashid presides over swearing-in ceremony of eight new judges at Dubai Courts
Dubai, March 13: Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, presided over the swearing-in ceremony of eight new judges at Dubai Courts.
Sharjah Children's Reading Festival to open on April 23
Sharjah, March 13: The 16th edition of the Sharjah Children's Reading Festival (SCRF 2025) will take place from 23rd April to 4th May, the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) has announced.
CNG, PNG prices to become cheaper in Rajasthan from March 14
Jaipur, March 13: The Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and Piped Natural Gas (PNG) will become cheaper by Rs 2.12 in Rajasthan, which will come into effect from 12 a.m. on Friday, officials said.
Tom Brady reveals his true love 2 years after Gisele Bundchen breakup
Washington, March 13: The retired New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady shared a photo of himself throwing a football on his social media handle.
Champions League drama likely to affect La Liga with big games this weekend
Madrid (Spain), March 13: The impact of this week's Champions League matches on the outcome of La Liga's title race will unfold in the coming days as FC Barcelona travel to a heartbroken and fatigued Atletico Madrid, while Real Madrid face a challenging away game against Villarreal, who is vying for a spot in next season's Champions League.
Over 3.37 million gamble at online casinos in Japan despite ban
Tokyo, March 13: Millions of people in Japan are reported to be addicted to online gambling, with the amount of money spent on illegal gambling reaching 1.2 trillion yen annually, a police survey revealed on Thursday.
Telangana: KTR slams suspension of BRS MLA Jagadish Reddy, calls for statewide protests on March 14
Hyderabad, March 13: The Bharat Rashtra Samithi Working President KT Rama Rao (KTR) on Thursday strongly condemned the suspension of BRS MLA Jagadishwar Reddy from the Telangana Legislative Assembly, terming it an outrageous act that undermines democratic values with baseless allegations.
Assam to give Rs 342 crore to tea workers: CM Sarma
Guwahati, March 13: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Thursday that the state government will distribute at least Rs 342 crore to provide one-time assistance to tea workers as a mark of recognition towards their tireless efforts in making tea industry a backbone of the state.
Kremlin aide rejects US ceasefire plan on Ukraine
Washington, March 13: A top aide to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday rejected the US plan of ceasefire in the war against Ukraine even as US President Donald Trump's top negotiator landed in Moscow for talks.
Akansha Ranjan recalls her fun Holi time as a kid
Mumbai, March 13: Akansha Ranjan recalled during a conversation what was the festival of Holi like for her as a kid. The 'Guilty' actress shared that she used to throw water balloons on the people passing by.
Indefinite shutdown in Manipur tribal areas lifted after 5 days
Imphal, March 13: The Kuki-Zo Council (KZC), the apex body of the tribals in Manipur, on Thursday, announced the lifting of the indefinite shutdown it had called to protest the resumption of the bus services between the state capital Imphal and the hill districts and the police action in the tribal areas on March 8.
Watch 'M Kumaran Son of Mahalakshmi' with your moms, families, says director Mohan Raja
Chennai, Mar 13: On the eve of the re-release of his yesteryear blockbuster film, 'M Kumaran Son Of Mahalakshmi', director Mohan Raja has made an appeal to youngsters.
All-England badminton: Lakshya Sen powers into Qfs, Malvika falls to Yamaguchi
New Delhi, March 13: Lakshya Sen delivered a clinical performance to storm into the quarterfinals of the All-England Open Badminton Championships, securing a dominant straight-game win over Indonesia's Jonathan Christie (21-13, 21-10) in Birmingham on Thursday. The Indian shuttler, known for his swift footwork and precise shot-making, dismantled the world No.
Aamir Khan's new ladylove, Gauri, is a mother to a 6-year-old son
Mumbai, March 13: Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan has revealed that his new partner, Gauri Spratt, is a mother to a 6-year-old son.
K'taka BJP demands action against spurious drugs sold in markets, raises concern over medicine shortage
Bengaluru, March 13: The Karnataka BJP, on Thursday, urged the Congress-led government to take action against the sale of spurious and counterfeit drugs in pharmacies and the open market across the state.
AAP leader Shelly Oberoi moves child rights panel against Delhi CM
New Delhi, March 13: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and former Delhi Mayor Shelly Oberoi on Thursday complained to the apex child rights panel against Chief Minister Rekha Gupta for allegedly disclosing the identity of juvenile inmates during a visit to a shelter home.
President Droupadi Murmu, PM Modi extend Holi greetings to citizens
New Delhi, March 13: President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended their warm wishes to the citizens on the occasion of Holi.
'My life has been made by the critics', says Raghav Juyal
Mumbai, March 13: Actor Raghav Juyal, who was recently seen in the action film 'Kill', likes to keep his critics close. The actor feels that criticism helps a person make their work better.
HM Shah unveils Rs 141.3 crore-worth infrastructure projects in Gujarat
Ahmedabad, March 13: Union Home Minister Amit Shah extended Holi 2025 greetings while inaugurating and laying the foundation for three crucial projects. These include a Rs 60 crore, 1 km long railway over-bridge on the Ahmedabad-Viramgam railway track at Sanand-Chekla-Kadi Road.
IPL 2025: Punjab Kings begin training camp at Dharamsala before start of season
Dharamsala, March 13: Punjab Kings (PBKS) have begun their training camp ahead of the commencement of Season 18 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) here on Thursday, starting their preparations for the mega event at the picturesque Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) stadium in Dharamshala. The camp has been designed to fine-tune the team's strategy ahead of the tournament as the players train under the coaching staff to get in the groove.
Telangana CM seeks MEA's support for international events in state
Hyderabad/New Delhi, March 13: Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Thursday met External Affairs Minister S.
Trailer of Sapthagiri-starrer 'Pelli Kani Prasad' released
Chennai, Mar 13: The makers of director Abhilash Reddy Gopidi's wholesome entertainer 'Pelli Kani Prasad', featuring actors Sapthagiri and Priyanka Sharma in the lead, on Thursday released a trailer of the film.
Class 12 students who miss Hindi exams due to Holi to get another chance: CBSE
New Delhi, March 13: The Central Board of Secondary Examination (CBSE) announced on Thursday that students who fail to appear for Class 12 examinations in Hindi, slated for March 15, would get another opportunity to appear in a special exam, at a later date.
Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot are all praise for 'Snow White' director Marc Webb
Mumbai, March 13: As Disney's highly anticipated "Snow White" live-action remake nears its release, stars Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot showed their appreciation for director Marc Webb for his vision in the musical fantasy.
Aamir sings the romantic number 'Kabhi Kabhi Mere Dil Main' for this ladylove Gauri
Mumbai, March 13: Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan left everyone pleasantly surprised as he introduced his new lady love, Gauri to the media. Addressing the press, the superstar also adorably sang the 'Kabhi Kabhi Mere Dil Main' song from 'Kabhi Kabhi' for her.
BJP stages walkout in Himachal Assembly over election code violation allegations
Shimla, March 13: The Himachal Pradesh Assembly witnessed a dramatic walkout by the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on the fourth day of the budget session.
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel extends wishes on occasion of Holi
Gandhinagar, March 13: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel extended his best wishes to all the citizens of Gujarat on the occasion of the festival of colours, Holi-Dhuleti Parve, as per a release.
Unacceptable: BJP's Gourav Vallabh slams TN govt over Rupee symbol change
New Delhi, March 13: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson Gourav Vallabh on Thursday launched a scathing attack on Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, accusing his government of undermining the Indian Constitution by replacing the Devanagari-script rupee symbol with the Tamil letter for rupee in the state's Budget documents.
Kathmandu turns rainbow-hued as locals and tourists unite for Holi
Kathmandu, March 13: The streets of Kathmandu transformed into a kaleidoscope of colors as locals and tourists joined forces to celebrate the vibrant festival of Holi at Durbar Square.
Arunachal CM releases 'Biodiversity Action Plan' to empower communities to protect environment
Itanagar, March 13: Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Thursday released the "Arunachal Pradesh State Biodiversity Strategy and Action: A People's Plan" that aims to fulfil the Pakke Declaration and achieve the National Biodiversity Targets.
Tripura's tallest government office building to be completed by December 2026
Agartala, March 13: The Tripura state government is constructing a high-rise office building in the state, marking a significant step toward modern infrastructure development. The B+G+14 structure--which includes a basement, ground floor, and 14 additional floors--is being built to accommodate various government offices in Agartala.