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Tech Mahindra has firmly denied social media rumours of large-scale layoffs, clarifying in an exchange filing that no such proposal is under consideration. The IT major, employing 1.5 lakh people globally, recently partnered with Microsoft to launch an Agentic AI platform for telecom and enterprise modernisation.

The West Bengal government submitted a report to the Union Home Ministry responding to queries on alleged protocol violations during President Droupadi Murmu’s visit to North Bengal. The state denied lapses, saying local officials followed procedures, amid political tensions and criticism over the visit

India clinched the T20 World Cup title in Ahmedabad, defeating New Zealand in the final. Captain Suryakumar Yadav expressed gratitude to the BCCI, Jay Shah, and Rohit Sharma for trusting him with leadership after the 2024 World Cup. Abhishek Sharma shared his emotional journey of self-doubt and eventual triumph, highlighting the team’s support.

India is unlikely to raise petrol and diesel prices immediately despite global crude oil crossing $110 a barrel due to Middle East tensions. The government expects state-run oil companies to absorb the impact temporarily as supply stabilises and imports diversify away from the Strait of Hormuz

Iran’s Assembly of Experts appointed Mojtaba Khamenei as Supreme Leader after Ali Khamenei was killed during the ongoing US-Israel conflict. The leadership change signals hardliner continuity as fighting intensifies, with rising casualties, airstrikes on Iranian infrastructure and escalating tensions with Washington and Israel

A Siddipet-bound RTC bus collided with a lorry on Rajiv Rahadari near Gouraram in Wargal mandal after the lorry applied sudden brakes. Six people, including the bus driver, sustained injuries, with two reported to be in critical condition.

The United States urged India to buy Russian oil cargoes waiting near Chinese refineries and redirect them to Indian refineries to ease supply concerns and curb price spikes during the West Asia conflict, while maintaining that Washington’s policy toward Russia remains unchanged

Two men were killed after the motorcycle they were travelling on crashed into a road median near Golden Function Hall in Nirmal town early Monday morning. Police shifted the bodies for post-mortem and registered a case

Three people were injured after a false ceiling collapsed inside Lake Shore Mall near Y Junction in Kukatpally on Sunday evening, causing panic among shoppers. DRF personnel cleared the debris while authorities began investigating the cause.

Oil prices surged past $100 per barrel as the Iran conflict disrupted shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, triggering market turmoil, production cuts and fears of a prolonged global energy shock and economic fallout.

Commemorating the accomplishments of a select few on Women's Day doesn't really do much to contribute to the elimination of a deeply rooted, toxic patriarchal culture in our society

Reliance on private institutions and targeted subsidies may expand access for disadvantaged groups, but it does little to strengthen educational institutions

India successfully defended their T20 World Cup title with a resounding 96-run victory over New Zealand in the final. A stellar all-round performance, including Jasprit Bumrah's 4-wicket haul and explosive batting from Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma, led the team to victory

Lakshya Sen narrowly missed ending India's long wait for an All England title after losing to Lin Chun-Yi in the men's singles final in Birmingham. The Indian shuttler fought hard but went down 15-21, 20-22 in a thrilling contest

The Indian women’s hockey team began its FIH Hockey Women’s World Cup Qualifiers 2026 campaign with a commanding 4-0 victory over Uruguay in Hyderabad. Sunelita Toppo, Ishika, Lalremsiami and Rutuja Dadaso Pisal scored as India dominated the contest

The 19th edition of the Indian Premier League will begin on March 28, with the BCCI expected to release the schedule in two phases. Election dates in several states and venue uncertainties have delayed the full announcement of the 84-match season

Australia defeated India by 10 wickets in the one-off women’s day-night Test in Perth after bowling India out for 149 in the second innings. Annabel Sutherland starred as Alyssa Healy signed off her Test career with a convincing win

Sixteen students of a minority residential school in Narsapur of Medak district reportedly fell ill with vomiting, stomach pain and loose motions. They were shifted to the Area Hospital, while the management attributed the illness to dehydration during Ramadan fasting

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy appeared to contradict his earlier remarks on the State’s finances by assuring funds for Old City development while inaugurating the rejuvenated Bum-Rukn-Ud-Dowla lake. He also sought AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi’s support for development works

A 17-year-old boy, Ritvik, died by suicide in Gopalpur village of Karimnagar rural mandal after being upset over his parents’ delay in buying him a motorcycle. He consumed pesticide on March 6 and died in a Hyderabad hospital on Sunday

BRS president K Chandrashekhar Rao condoled the death of former Gangadevipalli sarpanch Koosam Rajamouli, recalling his role in developing the village into a model through participatory governance and rural development initiatives that inspired the State government’s Palle Pragathi programme

BRS leaders celebrated International Women’s Day at Telangana Bhavan in Hyderabad, credited the previous K Chandrashekhar Rao government for women welfare schemes and accused the Congress government of failing to fulfil promises made to women

A road in the eighth division of Alugunur area in Karimnagar Municipal Corporation was named ‘Praful Desai Marg’ in recognition of the services of Municipal Commissioner Praful Desai. Leaders also laid the foundation stone for new roads under Prajapalana Pragathi Pranalika-99