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Opposition looks for ways to obstruct development projects in Kerala: CM Pinarayi Vijayan

Thiruvananthapuram, March 21 -- Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday accused the Central Government of obstructing the development work in the state, highlighting the repeated "oppositio... Read More


VVCMC doubles water tax, increases property tax by 15%

India, March 21 -- The Vasai-Virar City Municipal Corporation (VVMC) has raised property tax by 15% and doubled water tax in its Rs.4,208 crore budget for 2026-27, citing a revenue shortfall. Municip... Read More


Aarey residents protest delay in NOCs for water connections

India, March 21 -- More than 100 residents of Aarey Colony, along with members of the Pani Haq Samiti, protested outside the colony's chief executive officer's office on Friday, alleging a five-year d... Read More


Kirsten became India's coach, Sachin Tendulkar greeted him with request, 'I want you to be my friend': 'Context was.'

India, March 21 -- Gary Kirsten, the former South Africa opening batter who was recently appointed as Sri Lanka's head coach, opened up on his tenure with India from 2008-2011, revealing his initial c... Read More


Court refuses to discharge brothers in rRs.r84 crore 'ATC coins' case

India, March 21 -- Holding that the legality of cryptocurrency trading cannot be used as a shield for fraudulent conduct, a special court under the Maharashtra Protection of Interest of Depositors (MP... Read More


One hutment, two beneficiaries, four flats

India, March 21 -- Tukaram Shinde and Nasirali Ishraf Ali Khan, pavement dwellers in Lower Parel, have received a windfall. Each has been allotted, not one, but two rehabilitation flats due to displac... Read More


Sneeze the day: Why cultures around the world dread the sniffles

India, March 21 -- We saw it during the pandemic, the fear that a simple sound can engender. Nothing felt more alarming than a nearby cough. The sneeze has a similar history. In English, Polish, Germ... Read More


Thousands offer Namaz at Delhi's Jama Masjid on Eid al-Fitr

New Delhi, March 21 -- Thousands of people gathered at Jama Masjid in the national capital on Saturday to offer Namaz and celebrate Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of a month of fasting and spiritual ref... Read More


"T20 World Cup snub will fire up Shubman Gill:" Pujara ahead of IPL 2026 season

New Delhi, March 21 -- Ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season, former India batter Cheteshwar Pujara said that Gujarat Titans (GT) captain Shubman Gill could use his ICC Men's T20 World ... Read More


Kenya: Hard landing forces aircraft off runway at Wilson Airport; no injuries reported

Nairobi, March 21 -- An aircraft operating a scheduled domestic flight in Kenya veered off the runway after a hard landing at Wilson Airport on Friday night, though all passengers and crew were report... Read More