National

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'Success of PM's strategic oil diplomacy', BJP hails 30-day waiver to purchase Russian oil

After the US announced that it is issuing a temporary 30-day waiver to allow Indian refiners to purchase Russian oil, the BJP on Friday termed the development ...

By PTI
Mar 06, 2026 18:22 IST 2 Min read
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Can UPSC coaching centres publish mock interviews without consent? RTI query raises issue

By PTI
Mar 06, 2026 18:11 IST 2 Min read
Anuj Agnihotri UPSC TopperNational

Anuj Agnihotri tops civil services exam; Rajeshwari Suve M, Akansh Dhull get 2nd, 3rd ranks

By NewsDrum Desk
Mar 06, 2026 18:03 IST 3 Min read
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R Sruthi tops Kerala with rank 18 in UPSC Civil Services exam
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Mar 06, 2026 18:00 IST 2 Min read
UPSC ResultsNational
6 candidates from Manipur clear UPSC civil services exam
By PTI
Mar 06, 2026 17:47 IST 1 Min read
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CEC asks parties to ensure Kerala polls remain model for country, world
By PTI
Mar 06, 2026 17:37 IST 2 Min read
National
Seeing beyond limits: Visually impaired candidate cracks Civil Services Exam in 1st attempt
By PTI
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National
Class 12 Chemistry paper leak: Coaching class director arrested in Nagpur's Umred area
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National
Vellamandi Natarajan made AIADMK organising secretary
By PTI
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International

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Balendra Shah's Rastriya Swatantra Party heading towards landslide victory in Nepal's elections

Rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah's newly formed Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) was on Friday heading towards a landslide victory in Nepal's first general...

By NewsDrum Desk
Mar 06, 2026 16:15 IST 3 Min read
Balendra Shah Balen Shah Nepal ElectionsInternational

Nepal's newly formed Rastriya Swantantra Party leads in early counting of votes

By PTI
Mar 06, 2026 15:42 IST 2 Min read
Mojtaba KhameneiInternational

Who is Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran’s presumed next supreme leader?

By NewsDrum Desk
Mar 06, 2026 11:37 IST 5 Min read
IRIS DenaInternational
Explained: Law of naval warfare behind US attack on Iranian warship IRIS Dena
By NewsDrum Desk
Mar 06, 2026 11:01 IST 4 Min read
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US issues 30-day waiver allowing Indian refiners to purchase Russian oil amid Iran war
By NewsDrum Desk
Mar 06, 2026 09:57 IST 2 Min read
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Nepal elections: Newly-formed RSP wins one, leading in 36 seats as per initial results
By NewsDrum Desk
Mar 06, 2026 09:20 IST 2 Min read
International
Rastriya Swatantra Party heading towards landslide victory, Balendra Shah likely to Nepal's next PM
By PTI
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International
Over 520 Afghan Taliban killed by Pakistan forces: Minister
By PTI
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International
Indian-origin surgeon leads UK’s first long-distance robotic surgeries
By PTI
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Analysis

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Checkmated BJP needs to move on after Congress lands a ‘dhappa’ with ‘shirtless protest’

The scale of the venue is being debated, for and against the manner of disruption, but first let’s admit this: the grand old party outsmarted the world’s largest party

By Niraj Sharma
Feb 28, 2026 20:58 IST 3 Min read
Congress leader Sonia Gandhi, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's wife Sunita Kejriwal and former Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren's wife Kalpana Soren during I.N.D.I.A. bloc's 'Loktantra Bachao Rally' at Ramleela Maidan, in New Delhi, Sunday, March 31, 2024Analysis

Why Congress is at odds with its AAP strategy?

By Aurangzeb Naqshbandi
Feb 28, 2026 17:01 IST 3 Min read
Arvind Kejriwal Excise Policy CaseAnalysis

Delhi liquor case verdict – a moment of glory for Kejriwal, AAP

By Aurangzeb Naqshbandi
Feb 27, 2026 17:01 IST 3 Min read
Narendra Modi Rahul Gandhi Sonia Gandhi 2001 Parliament attack anniversaryAnalysis
Who owns the Gen Z space among Modi and Rahul? Here’s what Instagram suggests
By Shailesh Khanduri
Feb 27, 2026 08:14 IST 2 Min read
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Influencers claim cash offers to post scripted reels against AI Summit
By Roma R
Feb 27, 2026 00:48 IST 2 Min read
Kerala to KeralamAnalysis
Kerala to Keralam: How a state’s name is changed in India
By Shailesh Khanduri
Feb 24, 2026 16:29 IST 3 Min read

Opinion

Harmeet Shah SinghOpinion

Silicon Valley’s next disruption is your scripture

Generative systems untrained on Sikh corpora are responding to spiritual queries through statistical approximation.

By Harmeet Shah Singh
Feb 19, 2026 19:32 IST 3 Min read
Rahul Gandhi Tejashwi Yadav Mahagathbandhan RJD Congress Bihar ElectionsOpinion

Friendly fights, caste polarisation and arrogance of allies hurt Mahagathbandhan

By Kishore Kumar Jha
Nov 14, 2025 17:15 IST 2 Min read
Arvind Kejriwal Zohran MamdaniOpinion

How Mamdani’s New York win marks a ‘Kejriwal moment’ in US politics

By Rajesh Ahuja
Nov 06, 2025 15:35 IST 3 Min read
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After two ducks, Kohli’s new-ball method and role face hard questions
By Shailesh Khanduri
Oct 23, 2025 14:50 IST 2 Min read
Virat Kohli walks off after being dismissed by Australia's Mitchell Starc during the one day international cricket match between Australia and India in Perth Australia, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025.Opinion
How Kohli’s Perth duck puts Brand Kohli and his honour on the line
By Roma R
Oct 19, 2025 13:32 IST 2 Min read
Rahul Gandhi Tejashwi Yadav Congress RJDOpinion
How sidelining its workers may cost Congress in the Bihar elections
By Kishore Kumar Jha
Oct 17, 2025 14:53 IST 3 Min read

Business

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Oil marketing companies, paint stocks decline amid surging crude oil prices

Shares of oil marketing companies ended lower on Friday after a day's breather amid surging crude oil prices due to the deepening conflict in West Asia. The st...

By NewsDrum Desk
Mar 06, 2026 18:52 IST 1 Min read
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Centre orders refiners to maximise LPG output as Middle East conflict widens

By NewsDrum Desk
Mar 06, 2026 18:47 IST 3 Min read
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Sensex, Nifty dive over 1% on Middle East conflict, boiling crude oil prices

By PTI
Mar 06, 2026 18:35 IST 2 Min read
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ED raids against people linked to Reliance Power; company denies
By PTI
Mar 06, 2026 17:09 IST 1 Min read
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Rupee ends 6 paise lower at 91.70 against USD in range-bound trade amid West Asia crisis
By PTI
Mar 06, 2026 16:04 IST 3 Min read
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Indian refiners turn to Russian oil cargoes at sea after US grants temporary waiver
By NewsDrum Desk
Mar 06, 2026 16:01 IST 4 Min read
Business
DGT signs Flexi-MoU with Bajaj Auto to train youth in advanced automotive manufacturing
By PTI
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Business
Singapore business delegation meets Haryana CM
By PTI
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Business
Freight loading rises nearly 4% on year in February 2026: Railway Ministry
By PTI
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Personal Finance

Equity Mutual FundsBusiness

Retail rush, SIPs drive Rs 14 lakh cr jump in mutual fund assets in 2025

Mutual fund industry extended its bull run in 2025, adding a staggering Rs 14 lakh crore to its asset base and pushing total AUM to a record Rs 81 lakh crore b...

By NewsDrum Desk
Dec 31, 2025 17:43 IST 4 Min read
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IPO boom lifts fundraising to record Rs 1.76 lakh cr in 2025; outlook remains firm for 2026

By NewsDrum Desk
Dec 23, 2025 10:52 IST 4 Min read
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Indian investors increasing widening their investment portfolio in overseas market: Report

By NewsDrum Desk
Dec 16, 2025 14:46 IST 2 Min read
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Explainer: New Labour Codes promise better worker protection, cleaner compliance
By NewsDrum Desk
Nov 24, 2025 17:44 IST 3 Min read
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Students rethink education options abroad with high fees, funds requirements in US, UK: Report
By NewsDrum Desk
Nov 20, 2025 15:51 IST 2 Min read
Chennai One AppNational
'Book bus, metro, local train tickets for just Re 1 using Chennai One App'
By NewsDrum Desk
Nov 13, 2025 14:34 IST 2 Min read

Sports

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India vs England semifinal sets global record with 65.2 million digital viewers

The second semi-final of the T20 World Cup between India and England set a new global benchmark in digital sports viewership, registering a peak concurrency of...

By NewsDrum Desk
Mar 06, 2026 18:42 IST 2 Min read
Axar Patel Indian CricketSports

Axar is going to be one of India's greatest players: Gavaskar

By PTI
Mar 06, 2026 16:56 IST 3 Min read
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Will India drop Abhishek Sharma for final? Looks unlikely as of now

By NewsDrum Desk
Mar 06, 2026 14:53 IST 3 Min read
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Samson among eight nominees for T20WC Player of the Tournament announced by ICC
By PTI
Mar 06, 2026 13:49 IST 2 Min read
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India have a worsening Varun problem but Axar says he is still 'X-factor'
By PTI
Mar 06, 2026 13:05 IST 3 Min read
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Dravid, Ashwin part of Indian consortium to buy European T20 Premier League franchise: Report
By PTI
Mar 06, 2026 12:45 IST 2 Min read
Sports
T20 World Cup final: Akasa Air, Air India Express to operate special flights to Ahmedabad on Mar 8
By PTI
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Sports
Gukesh ends draught with win over Guijarro; Aravindh finishes joint second at Prague
By PTI
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Sports
MOTERA MATTERS: Change of hotel, Ricky Martin''s songs, pitch affair, new train
By PTI
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Technology

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Beware “the bot” that replaces “the baba”

AI companions can soon deliver daily kathas, interpret dreams, advise on ethical dilemmas in corporate settings and compose prayers for a child’s illness with persuasive authority

By Harmeet Shah Singh
Feb 22, 2026 13:04 IST 4 Min read
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AI won't make humans redundant; it will amplify human value: Cisco's Jeetu Patel

By NewsDrum Desk
Feb 21, 2026 13:17 IST 4 Min read
Harmeet Shah SinghOpinion

Silicon Valley’s next disruption is your scripture

By Harmeet Shah Singh
Feb 19, 2026 19:32 IST 3 Min read
Ashwini Vaishnaw AI SummitNational
AI Summit: Vaishnaw counters ‘AI optics’ charge, pitches India's five-layer stack
By Shailesh Khanduri
Feb 19, 2026 10:34 IST 2 Min read
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Zuckerberg to testify in landmark trial over social media harm to kids
By Shailesh Khanduri
Feb 18, 2026 13:23 IST 2 Min read
Anthropic Claude AIBusiness
Anthropic opens Bengaluru office, bets big on India in global AI race
By Shailesh Khanduri
Feb 16, 2026 15:50 IST 2 Min read

Lifestyle

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Intermittent fasting offers no extra weight-loss benefit, study finds

Intermittent fasting has become a buzzword in nutrition circles, with many people looking to it as a way to lose weight or improve their health.

By NewsDrum Desk
Feb 17, 2026 10:47 IST 4 Min read
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Kitchen floor tiles insights by tiles manufacturers in Morbi

By NewsDrum Desk
Feb 13, 2026 14:59 IST 5 Min read
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India low on feeling loved, high on romance and sex: Ipsos love-life index

By Roma R
Feb 12, 2026 21:03 IST 2 Min read
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Will drinking hot water help me lose weight, clear my skin or treat cramps?
By NewsDrum Desk
Feb 11, 2026 12:12 IST 4 Min read
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Myntra appoints Pramod Adiddam as Chief Technology Officer
By NewsDrum Desk
Feb 07, 2026 11:40 IST 1 Min read
Bored KidsInternational
It’s more than OK for kids to be bored − it’s good for them
By NewsDrum Desk
Dec 22, 2025 13:19 IST 4 Min read

Entertainment

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Pawan Kalyan-starrer 'Ustaad Bhagat Singh' to release on March 19

The makers of Ustaad Bhagat Singh, featuring Pawan Kalyan in the lead role, have announced the new release date for the film, which will hit the big screen o...

By PTI
Mar 06, 2026 12:52 IST 1 Min read
Priyanka Chopra OscarsEntertainment

Priyanka Chopra Jonas to present award at 98th Oscars

By PTI
Mar 06, 2026 10:54 IST 1 Min read
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Sonu Sood offers free accommodation to those stranded in Dubai amid US-Iran conflict

By NewsDrum Desk
Mar 05, 2026 16:33 IST 2 Min read
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'Game of Thrones' movie in development at Warner Bros
By NewsDrum Desk
Mar 04, 2026 14:09 IST 2 Min read
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'Sacred Games’ actor Rajshri Deshpande diagnosed with breast cancer
By NewsDrum Desk
Mar 04, 2026 13:59 IST 2 Min read
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Colours, cinema, celebration: Bollywood’s evergreen Holi anthems through the ages
By NewsDrum Desk
Mar 04, 2026 12:28 IST 3 Min read
Entertainment
Haryana Police files FIR against Badshah for ‘vulgar’ lyrics, scenes in latest track 'Tateeree'
By PTI
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Entertainment
Arjun Rampal teams up with Shailesh Verma for his next film
By PTI
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Entertainment
Exhibitors' body opposes release of Mammootty–Mohanlal film ‘Patriot’ over revenue sharing dispute
By PTI
logoMar 06, 2026 18:10 IST2 Min read