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In this screengrab from a video posted on March 4, 2026, shows an explosion on an Iranian warship after it was struck by a US submarine torpedo in the Indian Ocean.National

US submarine sinks Iranian warship off Sri Lanka, marking escalation outside of Persian Gulf

In a significant escalation of the West Asia crisis, a US submarine on Wednesday torpedoed and sank an Iranian warship in international waters off Sri Lanka's ...

By NewsDrum Desk
Mar 05, 2026 00:13 IST 3 Min read
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In seat sharing deal with DMK, Congress gets 28 seats, one RS birth

By Shailesh Khanduri
Mar 04, 2026 20:49 IST 1 Min read
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Warm Holi in Delhi with highest temperature of the season at 33.2 deg C

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Mar 04, 2026 18:55 IST 2 Min read
People splash coloured water and celebrate Holi during the traditional Kodamar Holi festivities, in Beawar, Rajasthan, Wednesday, March 4, 2026.National
India celebrates Holi with splash, sweets and smile
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Mar 04, 2026 18:44 IST 4 Min read
West Bengal SIR Electoral Rolls Voter ListNational
Bengal SIR: 104-year-old man put under 'adjudication category'
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Mar 04, 2026 18:35 IST 2 Min read
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Who is Congress candidate for Rajya Sabha seat from Himachal Pradesh?
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Mar 04, 2026 18:20 IST 2 Min read
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UP: 11 injured in clash during Holi in Barabanki village
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Iran-Israel conflict: Uttarakhand families await safe return of kin from Gulf as tensions escalate
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Fire breaks out in dry grass in non-operational area of Indore airport complex; none hurt
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International

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China kicks off its annual political season amid US-Iran war

China on Wednesday commenced its annual parliament season amid international turmoil over the US-Iran war, massive purges of the military by President Xi Jinpi...

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Mar 04, 2026 18:48 IST 3 Min read
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West Asia war could push Russian oil import by India to 1.5 million bpd: expert

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Mar 04, 2026 17:39 IST 2 Min read
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Hormuz explained: How a narrow strait can move oil prices overnight

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Mar 04, 2026 14:14 IST 5 Min read
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Iran, US have been at war for decades – there’s no end in sight
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Mar 04, 2026 14:03 IST 5 Min read
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Trump says Iran war could last weeks as Netanyahu defends decision to attack
By Shailesh Khanduri
Mar 03, 2026 15:03 IST 4 Min read
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The strikes on Iran show why quitting oil is more important than ever
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Mar 03, 2026 10:30 IST 4 Min read
International
Use of Afghan soil for terror against Pakistan unacceptable: Army chief Munir
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Sri Lanka recovers some 80 bodies of Iranian sailors killed in US attack
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Pak's KP CM calls for parliamentary consultation on key decisions
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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

Share Market Stock Market SensexBusiness

Investors lose Rs 16.32 lakh crore in two days as war in West Asia expands

Equity investors became poorer by Rs 16.32 lakh crore in the two-day fall in the stock market after the conflict involving the US, Israel and Iran escalated si...

By NewsDrum Desk
Mar 04, 2026 18:38 IST 2 Min read
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Ceramic industry in Gujarat's Morbi stares at shutdown as West Asia conflict disrupts gas supply

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Mar 04, 2026 17:24 IST 3 Min read
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West Asia crisis: Sensex, Nifty trade sharply lower

By NewsDrum Desk
Mar 04, 2026 13:10 IST 2 Min read
Rupee Vs DollarBusiness
Rupee slumps 69 paise to all-time low of 92.18 against US dollar in early trade
By NewsDrum Desk
Mar 04, 2026 10:44 IST 2 Min read
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Sensex, Nifty tumble over 2% in early trade as West Asia crisis escalates
By NewsDrum Desk
Mar 04, 2026 10:42 IST 2 Min read
Indian Oil Reserves Crude Oil RefineryBusiness
India has fuel stocks for 6–8 weeks amid West Asia conflict, govt says
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Mar 03, 2026 18:20 IST 4 Min read
Business
Sebi eases compliance reporting framework for AIFs
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Moneyview files draft papers with Sebi for IPO; plans Rs 1,500 crore fresh issue
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RBI to conduct switch auction of G-Secs worth Rs 20,000 cr on Mar 9
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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
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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
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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'
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Nov 13, 2025 14:34 IST 2 Min read

Sports

South Africa's captain Aiden Markram, centre, reacts during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 first semifinal cricket match between South Africa and New Zealand, at Eden Gardens, in Kolkata, Wednesday, March 4, 2026.Sports

Kolkata's 'Knight Rider' Allen blows away South Africa, takes NZ into final

A ruthless New Zealand rode on a record 33-ball century from 'local lad' Finn Allen to outclass South Africa by nine wickets and storm into the T20 World Cup f...

By NewsDrum Desk
Mar 05, 2026 00:05 IST 3 Min read
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T20 WC records highest ever viewership in tournament history: Jay Shah

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Mar 04, 2026 14:15 IST 1 Min read
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

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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
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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
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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
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Mar 03, 2026 12:50 IST 2 Min read
Sports
India series preparation on black soil wickets made difference: Finn Allen
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I just tried to get in good positions: Allen on his impact knock
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NZ beat SA by 9 wickets to enter T20 World Cup final
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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

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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?
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Feb 11, 2026 12:12 IST 4 Min read
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Myntra appoints Pramod Adiddam as Chief Technology Officer
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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
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Dec 22, 2025 13:19 IST 4 Min read

Entertainment

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'Game of Thrones' movie in development at Warner Bros

A Game of Thrones feature film is in development at Warner Bros, with screenwriter Beau Willimon already having submitted a draft.Willimon, best known for cr...

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

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Mar 04, 2026 13:59 IST 2 Min read
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Colours, cinema, celebration: Bollywood’s evergreen Holi anthems through the ages

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Mar 04, 2026 12:28 IST 3 Min read
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Vijay Deverakonda shares glimpses from sangeeth ceremony with Rashmika Mandanna
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Mar 03, 2026 14:01 IST 1 Min read
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A look at the winners and losers in Paramount-Warner Bros Discovery deal
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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’
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Mar 03, 2026 10:25 IST 4 Min read
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Lara Dutta stranded in Dubai as Middle East unrest escalates, urges better sense to prevail
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Red Lorry Film Festival to screen 12 acclaimed French films
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Holi 2026: Bollywood celebrities extend Holi wishes, pray for peace
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