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Aadhav Arjuna meets Manickam Tagore in Hyderabad to discuss Congress-TVK alliance

Only 4 Congress MPs and 6 MLAs supported continuing the alliance with the DMK, but would go with whatever decision the party high command took

By Shailesh Khanduri
Mar 03, 2026 19:08 IST 1 Min read
Nitin Nabin in BengalNational

BJP president Nitin Nabin to enter Rajya Sabha, party to contest two seats in Bihar

By NewsDrum Desk
Mar 03, 2026 18:13 IST 3 Min read
Droupadi MurmuNational

President Droupadi Murmu greets citizens on eve of Holi

By NewsDrum Desk
Mar 03, 2026 18:06 IST 1 Min read
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chairs the first general board meeting of the newly formed Anusandhan National Research Foundation, in New Delhi, Tuesday, Sept 10, 2024.National
West Asia conflict: PM Modi speaks to Sultan of Oman, Crown Prince of Kuwait
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Mar 03, 2026 18:03 IST 2 Min read
Left Parties Protest against US IsraelNational
Left parties protest against US-Israel attack on Iran, accuse govt of staying silent
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Mar 03, 2026 17:30 IST 3 Min read
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BJP alleges rs 7 crore 'ticket extortion' bid by Gandhi family in Haryana
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Mar 03, 2026 16:59 IST 2 Min read
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Caretaker drugs family, flees with cash from outer Delhi; held from Bareilly within a day
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BJP Sikkim unit urges EC to protect indigenous identity of people during SIR
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BJP alleges Rs 7-crore 'ticket extortion' bid by Gandhi family in Haryana
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International

Donald Trump India US Trade DealInternational

Trump says Iran war could last weeks as Netanyahu defends decision to attack

As the war in the Middle East intensifies, US President Donald Trump said that the US has “the capability to go far longer" than its projected four-to-five-week...

By Shailesh Khanduri
Mar 03, 2026 15:03 IST 4 Min read
Oil PSUs Crude Oil Windfall Tax Russian Oil Import ONGC BPCL IOC HPCLInternational

The strikes on Iran show why quitting oil is more important than ever

By NewsDrum Desk
Mar 03, 2026 10:30 IST 4 Min read
US Police Indian Student Mass ShootingsInternational

Indian-American student among 4 killed in Texas mass shooting; FBI probes possible extremist links

By NewsDrum Desk
Mar 03, 2026 09:39 IST 3 Min read
Iran Israel War Iran AttackedInternational
Hundreds dead as Israel, US strike Iran; Gulf nations brace for fallout
By Shailesh Khanduri
Mar 02, 2026 15:50 IST 5 Min read
US warplanes crash in KuwaitInternational
Several US warplanes crash in Kuwait amid regional tensions
By Shailesh Khanduri
Mar 02, 2026 14:30 IST 1 Min read
Aramco Attack Ras Tanura oil refineryInternational
Saudi intercepts drones over key Ras Tanura oil facility
By Shailesh Khanduri
Mar 02, 2026 14:18 IST 1 Min read
International
Students, activists stage protest outside US Consulate in Lahore
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International
Pak's FM Dar says he was involved in shuttle communication with leaders from Saudi and Iran
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Pakistan forces kill 67 Afghan Taliban personnel in overnight operations: Minister
By NewsDrum Desk
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Analysis

Youth Congress Protest India AI Impact SummitAnalysis

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
kohli adelaideOpinion
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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India has fuel stocks for 6–8 weeks amid West Asia conflict, govt says

India holds sufficient crude and fuel inventories to meet domestic demand for petrol, diesel, and other fuels for six to eight weeks, top government sources sa...

By NewsDrum Desk
Mar 03, 2026 18:20 IST 4 Min read
Samsung India ElectronicsBusiness

Rising memory chip prices a global concern, will continue efforts to minimise impact: Samsung

By NewsDrum Desk
Mar 03, 2026 17:56 IST 3 Min read
Iran Israel conflict Flight cancellation in Delhi AirportBusiness

Middle East conflict: Over 250 flights cancelled at four airports

By NewsDrum Desk
Mar 03, 2026 16:32 IST 2 Min read
Strait of HormuzBusiness
India's 100 mn barrel crude stocks could cover 40-45 days if Hormuz flows disrupted
By NewsDrum Desk
Mar 03, 2026 16:00 IST 4 Min read
Iran Israel conflict Flight cancellation in Delhi AirportBusiness
Middle East conflict: 80 international flights cancelled at Delhi airport on Tuesday
By NewsDrum Desk
Mar 03, 2026 14:47 IST 1 Min read
Middle East Crisis Israel Iran WarBusiness
Shipping authority says 3 Indian seafarers killed in Middle East; issues advisory
By NewsDrum Desk
Mar 03, 2026 13:51 IST 2 Min read
Business
Grew Energy, SEIL boards approve merger plan
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Business
Deoleo appoints Vishal Sarin as General Manager, India
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Govt sets up inter-ministerial group to monitor West Asia developments: Goyal
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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
IPO image IPO Alert IPO NewsBusiness

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
Investments Savings Mutual Funds AMFI Retirement Planning Financial PlanningBusiness

Indian investors increasing widening their investment portfolio in overseas market: Report

By NewsDrum Desk
Dec 16, 2025 14:46 IST 2 Min read
New Labour CodesBusiness
Explainer: New Labour Codes promise better worker protection, cleaner compliance
By NewsDrum Desk
Nov 24, 2025 17:44 IST 3 Min read
Study Abroad Indian Students Higher Education LoansNational
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

Officials believe that water from the sewage treatment plant inside the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium will suffice for purposes like watering the outfield and pitch.Sports

RCB to play five IPL 2026 home matches in Bengaluru, two in Raipur

Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru will play five of their home matches at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium here and the remaining two fixtures at Raipur...

By NewsDrum Desk
Mar 03, 2026 17:58 IST 2 Min read
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Indian women's team rues lack of proper playing kits ahead of AFC Asian Cup

By NewsDrum Desk
Mar 03, 2026 17:20 IST 3 Min read
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Markram vs Santner: Captains hold key to Proteas semis test vs NZ

By NewsDrum Desk
Mar 03, 2026 14:12 IST 3 Min read
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West Indies cricket team stranded in India due to international airspace restrictions
By NewsDrum Desk
Mar 03, 2026 12:50 IST 2 Min read
Sanju Samson India vs West IndiesSports
Sanju needed a break after NZ series to release pressure: Gambhir
By NewsDrum Desk
Mar 02, 2026 14:00 IST 3 Min read
Sanju Samson, right, celebrates his half century with captain Suryakumar Yadav during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 cricket match between India and West Indies, at the Eden Gardens, in Kolkata, West Bengal, Sunday, March 1, 2026.Sports
Kerala leaders, celebrities hail Sanju Samson’s historic knock against West Indies
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Mar 02, 2026 10:02 IST 2 Min read
Sports
Pankaj Advani to return for CCI Snooker Classic
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Series between Pakistan Shaheens and England Lions cancelled
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Selection committee member Aleem Dar has resigned after Pakistan's poor show: sources
By NewsDrum Desk
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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
Jeetu Patel CiscoBusiness

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
Meta Mark ZuckerbergInternational
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

Intermittent Fasting Weight Loss Healthy Diet Plan Nutrients Healthy FoodInternational

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
Pramod AdiddamBusiness
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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Vijay Deverakonda shares glimpses from sangeeth ceremony with Rashmika Mandanna

Actor Vijay Deverakonda shared a series of pictures and videos on social media from his sangeeth ceremony with Rashmika Mandanna and said it was an evening fil...

By NewsDrum Desk
Mar 03, 2026 14:01 IST 1 Min read
Paramount Warner Bros DealEntertainment

A look at the winners and losers in Paramount-Warner Bros Discovery deal

By NewsDrum Desk
Mar 03, 2026 10:33 IST 4 Min read
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It’s not a marketing gimmick: Vipul Shah on making ‘The Kerala Story 2’

By NewsDrum Desk
Mar 03, 2026 10:25 IST 4 Min read
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The Kerala Story 2: Slow ticket sales on first day of film's release
By NewsDrum Desk
Feb 28, 2026 11:44 IST 3 Min read
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Not trying to defame or show Kerala in negative light: ‘The Kerala Story 2’ producer
By NewsDrum Desk
Feb 28, 2026 09:41 IST 3 Min read
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Vijay Deverakonda shares glimpses of Haldi ceremony ahead of wedding with Rashmika Mandanna
By NewsDrum Desk
Feb 25, 2026 18:00 IST 2 Min read
Entertainment
Kartik Aaryan-starrer 'Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety’ to re-release in theatres on March 6
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Actor Esha Gupta returns to India after being stuck in UAE, says it was a ‘tough’ situation
By NewsDrum Desk
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Entertainment
Jitendra Kumar leads ZEE5’s upcoming thriller ‘Dalimb’
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