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Manu S. Pillai: Persian culture flourished in India-until the British arrived

New Delhi, March 14 -- In 1656, a senior courtier of the sultan of Golconda defected to the Mughals. Titled Mir Jumla, this Persian emigre was one of India's wealthiest, most powerful men: he lent mon... Read More


HC stays LDA construction on La Martiniere land, summons Lucknow DM

LUCKNOW, March 14 -- The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court has stayed further construction by the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) on land belonging to La Martiniere College till March 16 a... Read More


Dhading bus accident probe panel submits report

Nepal, March 14 -- The committee formed to investigate the Dhading bus accident has submitted its report to Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal. The taskforce was formed after a passenger skidded off the ... Read More


PSU mutual funds defy market slump in 2026 with strong three- and five-year returns

New Delhi, March 14 -- With equities on a steady downward spiral due to a host of factors, including the war in the Middle East, is there any sliver of hope left in the space? While most equity mutual... Read More


BJP leader Prakash Reddy accuses Owaisi of viewing India's foreign policy through "communal lens" amid West Asia crisis

Hyderabad, March 14 -- BJP leader Prakash Reddy slammed AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi over his remarks on India's foreign policy amid the ongoing West Asia crisis, accusing the Hyderabad MP of view... Read More


Biz moguls laud Punjab govt's industrial policy, commit rRs.r10k-crore investment

Chandigarh, March 14 -- Business titans who gathered in Mohali on Friday commended the Industrial and Business Development Policy-2026 unveiled by the Bhagwant Mann-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) governmen... Read More


Nancy Guthrie: Nancy Woodrum case in focus as ex-FBI agent flags similarities; 'nothing is off the table'

India, March 14 -- Ex-FBI agent Jennifer Coffindaffer shared that there were some 'similarities' and 'dissimilarities' between the Nancy Guthrie and Nancy Woodrum cases. Guthrie, the 84-year-old mothe... Read More


Nepal stops on-arrival visas for Iranians

Kathmandu, March 14 -- The Ministry of Home Affairs on Friday decided to stop issuing on-arrival visas to Iranian nationals, citing ongoing tensions in West Asia. "Recently, tensions have escalated b... Read More


Progressive Punjab Investors' Summit-2026: Kejriwal vows full govt support to industry to beat China

Chandigarh, March 14 -- Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Friday promised all necessary support and facility to the industry in Punjab to compete with China in the manufacturi... Read More


Passport distribution may halt for a few days during system upgrade

Kathmandu, March 14 -- The Department of Passports has said that passport services may face temporary disruptions as the government prepares to introduce a new passport issuance system in partnership ... Read More