Emirates NBD waives cash withdrawal fees from other ATMs across UAE and GCC as fears of war between Iran, US and Israel grow – The Times of India

Banking facilities for the Emirates and the Gulf amid the crisis between Iran, the United States and Israel: Emirates NBD cancels cash withdrawal fees…

Iran postpones naming the Supreme Leader for security reasons: officials – The Times of India

Iran has postponed naming a successor to its slain supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, over security concerns following US and Israeli statements that the new leader may also be a target, according to…

The government proposes to switch to a duty system based on percentage alcohol content The Karnataka government on Friday proposed removing state control over pricing of liquor and switching to a duty system based on percentage of alcohol content. Unsplash | actor Presenting the state budget before the Assembly, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said the reforms would modernize the state's decades-old tax framework and introduce a tax method commonly used internationally. The new model, called the Alcohol Excise Duty Structure (AIB), links tax rates directly to the amount of alcohol in a drink. “The alcohol-based tariff structure in beverages is globally recognized as the gold standard for alcohol taxes, as it directly targets alcohol content which is the main source of negative externalities,” he said.

The government proposes to switch to a duty system based on percentage alcohol content

The Karnataka government on Friday proposed removing state control over pricing of liquor and switching to a duty system based on percentage of alcohol content. Unsplash | actor Presenting the state budget…

The less widely watched Kerala-2 story is good news: KL Rahul Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday said that while it is good that the controversial film 'Kerala Story-2 Goes Beyond' has not been "widely watched", it is worrying that television and the media are increasingly being "weaponised" in the country. Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, Congress leader KC Venugopal and others during an interaction with students at Marian College, Kuttikkanam, in Idukki district, Kerala on Friday. (PTI) Gandhi made the remarks, days after the film's release, while interacting with students on a wide range of topics at the Marian College in Kuttikkanam in Kerala's Idukki district, during his two-day tour of the state.

The less widely watched Kerala-2 story is good news: KL Rahul

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday said that while it is good that the controversial film 'Kerala Story-2 Goes Beyond' has not been "widely watched", it is worrying that television and the media are increasingly being "weaponised"…

Karnataka Budget announces AI teacher for 1.2 lakh students The Karnataka government on Friday announced a series of initiatives to boost AI education and research and technology infrastructure in the state while presenting the Budget 2026-27. File image | actor Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said the government will introduce an AI-based personal digital tutor for students in classes VIII to XII in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology Dharwad. “In collaboration with IIT Dharwad, a personalized digital learning facility for self-learning using AI technology will be provided to around 12.28 lakh students from classes 8 to 12 at an estimated cost.

Karnataka Budget announces AI teacher for 1.2 lakh students

The Karnataka government on Friday announced a series of initiatives to boost AI education and research and technology infrastructure in the state while presenting the Budget 2026-27. File image | actor Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said…

Will expose BJP Poll Committee’s conspiracy to disenfranchise Bengali voters: Mamata Banerjee West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday said she would "expose the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-Election Commission (EC) conspiracy to disenfranchise Bengali voters", as she launched a dharna outside Kolkata's Esplanade Metro station to protest the alleged arbitrary deletion of several million people during the ongoing Special Intensive Review (SIR) of electoral rolls. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee staged a sit-in protest against alleged arbitrary deletion from electoral rolls after SIR in the state. (PTI) “I will expose the BJP-EC conspiracy to deprive Bangladeshi voters of their right to vote,” she said in her speech.

Will expose BJP Poll Committee’s conspiracy to disenfranchise Bengali voters: Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday said she would "expose the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-Election Commission (EC) conspiracy to disenfranchise Bengali voters", as she launched a dharna…

Sanju Samson emerges as India’s only contender in the Player of the Tournament race | Cricket News – Times of India

Indian Sanju Samson (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool) Sanju Samson may not have started the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 as a regular in India's squad, but the Kerala pacer has since turned…

Not Varun Chakravarthy, Kapil Dev calls this Indian cricketer ‘number one bowler’ | Cricket News – Times of India

India's win over England in the semi-final of the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup won praise from former skipper Kapil Dev, who singled out Jasprit Bumrah for his period under pressure…

FA Cup: 17-year-old winger Rio Njomoh impresses as Liverpool thrash Wolves 3-1 and enter quarter-finals | Football News – Times of India

Rio Ngomoha, Liverpool player. (AP Photo/Dave Shopland) Liverpool moved into the FA Cup quarter-finals with a 3-1 win over Wolves on Friday, as the Reds avenged…

Federico Valverde’s stoppage-time goal gives Real Madrid a 2-1 win over Celta Vigo | Football News – Times of India

Real Madrid player Federico Valverde. (AP Photo/Lalo R. Villar) Federico Valverde's powerful volley in the 95th minute clinched an injury-plagued Real Madrid 2-1 victory over host…

Lady Gaga teases her wedding timeline with fiancé Michael Polansky: ‘We’re getting married soon’ | English Film News – Times of India

Lady Gaga gave fans a glimpse of something exciting: She's finally revealed her wedding plans with Michael Polansky. If you've followed their story, you'll know it…

Katy Perry quit nicotine products, and revealed that she stopped using them for two months – Times of India

Katy Perry has announced a major lifestyle change, revealing that she has completely stopped all nicotine products over the past two months. This is not her first foray into sobriety, as she…

Why fans think Zendaya and Tom Holland may already be secretly married: From rings to slips

TIMESOFINDIA.COM/ Updated: March 7, 2026 at 7:45 IST Aa Text size small Mediation big 1/5 Why fans think Zendaya and Tom Holland may already be secretly married: From rings to slips Zendaya and Tom Holland…

Eva Mendes makes a rare appearance wearing a Ryan Gosling jacket, giving fans a glimpse into their Hollywood romance | English Film News – Times of India

Eva Mendes made a rare talk show appearance that thrilled fans with her sweet nod to husband Ryan Gosling. The actress stepped out in one of his…

Dhurandhar 2: ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ to open for pre-bookings after trailer release; Paid Preview of Ranveer Singh Movie Scheduled to Release on March 18: Reports | – Times of India

'Dhurandhar: The Revenge', the highly anticipated Aditya Dhar directorial starring Ranveer Singh in the lead, is…

Siddaramaiah presents a budget of Rs 4.48 lakh crore, and points out GST losses Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday presented his third consecutive budget with an outlay of Rs $4.48 lakh crore for 2026-27. Karnataka's fiscal deficit and debt-to-GDP ratio in 2026-27 are expected to be 2.95% and 24.94%, respectively. For the fiscal year 2025-26, the fiscal deficit was recorded at 2.9% of GDP while the debt-to-GDP ratio stood at 24.91%. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah arrives to present the state budget for the financial year 2026-27 at Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru on Friday. (PTI) “With these constraints (central tax mandates) on revenue availability, the state has carefully prioritized its spending to balance growth, well-being and fiscal discipline,” Siddaramaiah, who also holds the finance portfolio, told the Assembly while presenting his record 17th Budget.

Siddaramaiah presents a budget of Rs 4.48 lakh crore, and points out GST losses

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday presented his third consecutive budget with an outlay of Rs $4.48 lakh crore for 2026-27. Karnataka's fiscal deficit and debt-to-GDP ratio in 2026-27 are expected to be…

Siddaramaiah: GBA affiliates will raise funds through civil bonds The five city corporations under the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) will be allowed to raise funds for infrastructure projects through municipal bonds, the Chief Minister announced on Friday. Siddaramaiah: GBA affiliates will raise funds through civil bonds While presenting the state budget for 2026-27, Siddaramaiah said companies will mobilize resources based on their financial capacity. Although the budget listed several infrastructure measures for the state capital, most of them related to projects already underway or expansions of existing programs and not completely new initiatives. The Prime Minister noted that financial support for the city had increased significantly in the previous fiscal year.

Siddaramaiah: GBA affiliates will raise funds through civil bonds

The five city corporations under the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) will be allowed to raise funds for infrastructure projects through municipal bonds, the Chief Minister announced on Friday. Siddaramaiah: GBA affiliates will…

ED attaches assets worth 441 cr in Andhra liquor case Today, Friday, the Enforcement Directorate seized movable and immovable assets $441.63 crore belonging to various accused in $The Rs 3,500-crore liquor case in Andhra Pradesh allegedly happened during the regime of former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy. ED attaches assets worth 441 cr in Andhra liquor case An official statement of the central agency said that the seized properties belong to the main accused Kesireddy Rajasekhar Reddy, his family members and related persons. His assistant Puneeti Chanakya and his family members; Former Managing Director of AP State Beverages Corporation Ltd (APSBCL) Donthireddy Vasudeva Reddy and others.

ED attaches assets worth 441 cr in Andhra liquor case

Today, Friday, the Enforcement Directorate seized movable and immovable assets $441.63 crore belonging to various accused in $The Rs 3,500-crore liquor case in Andhra Pradesh allegedly happened during the regime of former Chief Minister YS…

Dubai’s luxury market breaks records: The third most expensive apartment sales in the UAE amounted to 422 million dirhams despite the US-Israeli war on Iran – The Times of India

Dubai records the sale of an apartment worth 422 million dirhams, the third highest price ever amid regional tensions…

Daylight saving time 2026: When does daylight saving time start in the United States and Canada? Date, time, why it matters and does it affect your health – Times of India

Here daylight saving time begins in 2026 As spring approaches across North America, millions of people are preparing for a…

Disney’s “Robin Hood” remake is not moving forward, the director says Fans of the 1970s Disney animated film Robin Hood You're unlikely to be particularly thrilled after the recent update about a potential live-action remake. During a recent Reddit AMA, director Carlos Lopez Estrada said the studio has not moved forward with its planned live-action musical project. Hollywood Reporter It was exclusively reported in April 2020 that Estrada was in early development on the film for the streaming service Disney+ after finalizing deals before the industry shut down amid the COVID-19 pandemic. “He has died, unfortunately,” Estrada wrote in response to a question about the status of the project.

Disney’s “Robin Hood” remake is not moving forward, the director says

Fans of the 1970s Disney animated film Robin Hood You're unlikely to be particularly thrilled after the recent update about a potential live-action remake. During a recent Reddit AMA, director Carlos Lopez Estrada said the…

Qatar partially reopens airspace amid Iran-US war Israel: Allows limited flights as missile strikes continue across Gulf – The Times of India

Missiles, airspace chaos and relief flights: Qatar reopens skies as war between Iran, US and Israel disrupts global travel After days of near-total…

‘Shifting to Kerala to work for Vixit Bharat’: Former Bengal governor in new role

A day after resigning as West Bengal governor, CV Ananda Bose on Friday said he will move to his home state, Kerala, to work for Viksit Bharat (Forward India). Archive photo of former West Bengal Governor CV Ananda…

AIIMS Jodhpur MBBS graduate, Anuj Agnihotri tops UPSC exam 2025 The results announced on Friday showed that Anuj Agnihotri, a 26-year-old MBBS graduate from AIIMS Jodhpur, secured first rank in the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2025. Tamil Nadu's Rajeshwari Suve M and Akansh Dhol from Panchkula secured second and third positions respectively. Anuj Agnihotri speaks to the media while securing first position in the UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) Civil Services Examination 2025, in Chittorgarh on Friday. (ANI video grab) According to a statement, the committee recommended appointing 958 candidates - 659 men and 299 women - for appointment in various services.

AIIMS Jodhpur MBBS graduate, Anuj Agnihotri tops UPSC exam 2025

The results announced on Friday showed that Anuj Agnihotri, a 26-year-old MBBS graduate from AIIMS Jodhpur, secured first rank in the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2025. Tamil Nadu's…

Wreckage of Sukhoi 30 plane found in Assam, pilots killed in Karbi Anglong plane crash The wreckage of an Indian Air Force Sukhoi-30 MKI fighter jet, which went missing on Thursday evening, was found in the hills of Assam's Karbi Anglong district on Friday, officials familiar with the details said, adding that the plane's two pilots were killed. Lt. Purvesh Durajkar and Squadron Ldr Anuj were killed in the Sukhoi plane crash (X/@IAF_MCC) In the early hours of Friday, the Indian Air Force confirmed that the plane crashed in Karbi Anglong. This development came hours after the Su-30 MKI lost radar contact shortly after taking off from Jorhat Air Base on Thursday evening.

Wreckage of Sukhoi 30 plane found in Assam, pilots killed in Karbi Anglong plane crash

The wreckage of an Indian Air Force Sukhoi-30 MKI fighter jet, which went missing on Thursday evening, was found in the hills of Assam's Karbi Anglong district on Friday, officials familiar with the details…

‘Send the helicopter’: Stuck in India due to Israel-Iran tensions, West Indies player asks Cristiano Ronaldo to ‘save him’ | Cricket News – Times of India

West Indies player Akhil Hussain took to social media to express frustration over the team's delayed return from India following their exit…

‘Shivam Dube 2.0’: Rohit Sharma’s tip sparks a match-changing strike against England | Cricket News – Times of India

Mumbai: Indian Shivam Dubey (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil) New Delhi: Team India's head coach Gautam Gambhir had once shared his strong belief that batting orders are highly exaggerated in…

Nazi salute costs Real Madrid as UEFA fines $17,000 after fan gesture during Champions League match | Football News – Times of India

Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior reacts during the Spanish League soccer match between Real Madrid and Getafe in Madrid, Spain, Monday, March 2, 2026. (AP Photo) The…

‘Look in the mirror’: Former England pacer questions Jos Buttler’s future after T20 World Cup failure | Cricket News – Times of India

England's Jos Buttler (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil) Former England fast bowler Steve Harmison has questioned whether Jos Buttler still has the motivation to stick around…

Lilliput says Shah Rukh Khan doesn’t have a sense of script like Aamir Khan; He explains that he never expected Zero to fail at the box office | Indian Film News – Times of India

Veteran actor and writer MM Farooqi, popularly known as Lilliput, recently shared his candid thoughts on superstar Shah…