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The Maharashtra government plans to develop a modern jetty at the Gateway of India to better handle the heavy tourist footfall, said Ports Development Minister Nitesh Rane. The state has also approached the center regarding permissions, safety measures, and the tariff structure for Jetty No. 5 at the iconic south Mumbai waterfront.
Icon Star Allu Arjun praised the Ranveer Singh-starrer “Dhurandhar: The Revenge” as “patriotism with swag” after watching it at Allu Cinemas. He lauded stellar performances by R. Madhavan and the cast, the film’s technical brilliance, and director Aditya Dhar’s vision, calling it a thrilling “show rocker” with international swag.
Former PM HD Deve Gowda responded humorously to Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge’s “love us, married Modi” remark during his Rajya Sabha farewell. Deve Gowda said he did love Congress but took a “divorce” from the “abusive relationship,” playfully referencing his current alliance with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Signs of unrest surfaced within the All India TMC after Khageswar Roy resigned from his Jalpaiguri district post over denial of a poll ticket. The three-time MLA opposed fielding Swapna Barman and warned of defeat after Mamata Banerjee unveiled the candidate list, triggering fresh internal tensions and sparking dissent among party workers locally.
Actor-politician Vijay announced that his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), will contest the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections independently, rejecting all alliance rumours. He declined offers, including a CM post and seat-sharing deals, stressing people’s trust over power. Vijay reaffirmed TVK’s commitment to secularism, and a independent political path.
Despite rising access to higher education in India, nearly 40 per cent of graduates are unable to find employment, according to a new Azim Premji University report. The persistent disconnect between degrees and job market needs highlights the country’s long‑standing skills and employability challenges, raising concerns about wasted talent.
The Indian rupee weakened by 23 paise, closing at a record low of ₹92.63 against the US dollar. The depreciation reflects ongoing forex market volatility, weak global cues, and strengthening of the greenback. Traders cited inflation concerns and rising crude prices as contributing factors. Economists say persistent pressure may influence import costs and inflation.
Eid-al-Fitr in Delhi offers festive feasting at luxury hotels and restaurants, blending heritage flavours and gourmet spreads. ITC Maurya presents a three-day celebration with seasonal delicacies at The Pavilion. Dinner buffets run 20-21 March (7 PM-11:45 PM, ₹3,500), while a brunch buffet is on 22 March (12 PM-3:30 PM, ₹3,500), perfect for family gatherings.
The United Nations World Food Programme warns that the ongoing Middle East conflict involving the US, Israel and Iran could push an additional 45 million people into acute hunger by mid‑year if it persists. Disrupted trade routes, rising food and fuel costs, and supply chain issues are worsening global food insecurity, potentially driving hunger to record […]
Amid an LPG shortage caused by the US-Israel-Iran conflict, the govt offered all states and UTs an additional 10% commercial LPG allocation, tied to aiding the transition to PNG. Sujata Sharma of the Petroleum Ministry detailed extra allocations: 1% for CGD committees, 2% for permissions, 3% for the ‘Dig and Restore’ scheme, and 4% for […]
