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Israeli parliament passes budget, allowing Netanyahu to avoid early elections

New Delhi, March 31 -- Israel's parliament on Monday passed its annual budget in a marathon overnight session, ensuring that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government can complete its term until ... Read More


Nirupama Rao faces backlash over India-Pakistan remarks, ex-diplomat responds: 'A confident society does not fear...'

India, March 31 -- India's former foreign secretary Nirupama Menon Rao has responded to criticism over her remarks on India-Pakistan ties, saying she is used to backlash but is concerned about the "er... Read More


Unidentified assailants shoot mason dead in Amritsar village

Amritsar, March 31 -- A 30-year-old man was shot dead in broad daylight in Rajatal village of Amritsar district on Monday, police said. The deceased, identified as Sona Singh, was a mason. As per inf... Read More


Oracle lays off around 12K employees in India

New Delhi, March 31 -- US-based IT firm Oracle is believed to have laid off approximately 12,000 staff in India, with another round of layoffs expected within a month, impacted employees said on Tuesd... Read More


Fitness coach reveals how his 93-year-old Italian grandparents stay healthy, shares their 4 wellness secrets

India, March 31 -- Longevity and good health often feel like mysteries, but sometimes the simplest habits hold the key. Fitness coach Lorenzo Bio draws inspiration from his Italian grandparents, who, ... Read More


Rural India's energy crisis: Access alone does not define energy security, village economies reveal

India, March 31 -- Part of a Down To Earth series based on field reporting across rural India In February 2026, Down To Earth (DTE) travelled across at least 20 villages in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisga... Read More


Quote of the day by Meghan Markle: 'I've been a waitress, an actress, a princess, a Duchess...'

India, March 31 -- In the landscape of modern royalty, few quotes have captured the tension between public persona and private identity quite like Meghan Markle's reflection during her famous 2021 int... Read More


Worker cleaning drain in Delhi's Seemapuri drowns; had 'no safety gear'

India, March 31 -- A 33-year-old worker died while cleaning a drain in Seemapuri on Monday, with police saying the work was being carried out under the public works department (PWD) and the agency ref... Read More


Toll rates hiked on key Gurugram highways from April 1

India, March 31 -- The National Highways Authority of India has revised toll rates across key highways in Gurugram, including the Delhi-Gurgaon expressway, Dwarka expressway and Sohna Highway, with th... Read More


Aviation watchdog DGCA gets new chief

New Delhi, March 31 -- A new Director General is set to take over the reins of DGCA after many challenging months as it works to ensure high safety standards, help airlines navigate the headwinds of t... Read More