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Quote of the day by Ralph Waldo Emerson: 'Our greatest glory is not in...' Life lessons on health, war, success and life by lecturer, poet, essayist and father of American Renaissance Transcendentalism

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President Donald Trump speaks about the Iran war from the Cross Hall of the White House

President Donald Trump speaks about the Iran war from the Cross Hall of the White House on Wednesday. (PTI)

US to finish the job in Iran, says Donald Trump

WASHINGTON, April 2: Donald Trump said US forces will soon finish the job in Iran, claiming that core strategic objectives in the war are nearing

Iran hits Israel, Gulf as Trump signals war end

DUBAI, April 2: Iran launched fresh missile strikes on Israel and Gulf Arab states, signaling that it retains significant military capability des

Heavy rains kill 12 in Pakistan, warnings of further floods

Karachi, April 2: At least 12 people died over 24 hours after heavy rains, thunderstorms and flash floods gripped different provinces of Pakistan

Blake Lively vs Justin Baldoni: Why federal judge dismisses most sexual harassment claims in 'It Ends With Us' lawsuit - here's the legal battle's latest update

Blake Lively Justin Baldoni: A federal judge dismissed most of Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against Justin Baldoni in their It Ends Wi

Nepal court prolongs Oli detention; party objects

Kathmandu, April 2: Former Nepal Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli will remain in judicial custody for two more days after the Kathmandu District Cou

Three Bowlers Achieve Multiple Hat-tricks in IPL History, Including Yuvraj Singh

New Delhi, April 3: The 19th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) kicked off on March 28. Throughout its history, bowlers have achieved a to

Nepal leaders clash over Olis arrest in first session

Kathmandu, April 2: During the first federal parliament session following the March 5 elections in Nepal, the arrest of former Prime Minister K P

Raghav Chadha dropped as AAP deputy RS leader, replaced by Ashok Mittal

In a surprising leadership shake-up, the Aam Aadmi Party has appointed Ashok Mittal as the new Rajya Sabha deputy leader, effectively taking over

CSK Eager to Open Their Account Against Punjab Kings in IPL 2026

Chennai, April 3: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will face Punjab Kings (PBKS) on Friday at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. This match marks CSKs attempt

The Rivalry of Jaya Prada and Sridevi: Sisters on Screen, Strangers Off It

Mumbai, April 3: In the 1980s, two leading actresses ruled Hindi cinema, captivating audiences with their portrayals of devoted sisters. However,

40 petro products exempted from customs duty for 3 months

To alleviate the burden of soaring input costs on various industries, the government has enacted a three-month suspension of customs duties on 40

New Income Tax Act 2025 Reflects Governments Commitment to Simplify Tax System: CII

New Delhi, April 3: The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) announced on Thursday that the implementation of the new Income Tax Act 2025 demon

Pragg held by Bluebaum, Sindarov surges ahead

PAPHOS (Cyprus), April 2: Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa played out a draw with German Matthias BLuebaum while Uzbekistans Javokhir Sindarov grabbe

Left Arm Pain: A Warning Sign of Heart Disease You Shouldnt Ignore

New Delhi, April 3: Heart disease has become a leading cause of death today. This issue is not limited to the elderly; it is increasingly affecti

Global Energy Tinderbox

Brig Dr Vijay sagar Dheman Motivatedvijay128@gmail.com As the global energy market feels the impact from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a c

SVMM Hospital performs life-saving limb salvage procedure

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 2: Swami Vivekananda Medical Mission (SVMM) Charitable Hospital has conducted a critical and life-saving emerg

Trump Imposes 100% Tariffs On Foreign-Made Drugs, Reshapes Metal Duties

Large companies will have 120 days to commit to eshoring plans before the steep duty kicks in, while smaller companies have a 180-day buffer, a

Abhishek Sharma Becomes First Indian to Hit Century of Sixes in IPL 2026

Kolkata, April 3: In an exciting match of IPL 2026, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) faced off against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Thursday. Abhishek

Several minority scholarship schemes discontinued after 2021-22, Minority Affairs Mister tells Rajya Sabha

Mr. Brittas has also asked about the total scholarship amount allocated and actually given each year over the last five years, State-wise along w

Indias Mixed Trap Teams Fail to Secure Medals at ISSF World Cup

New Delhi, April 3: Indias mixed trap teams have been eliminated from the medal rounds at the ISSF World Cup Shotgun. This marks the end of the I

Any misadventure from Pak to invite unprecedented action, says Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh firmly addressed the situation with Pakistan, asserting that any further provocations would prompt a reaction that

South Korea Secures 50 Million Barrels of Alternative Oil Amid Hormuz Crisis

Seoul, April 3: South Korea has announced that it has secured approximately 50 million barrels of alternative oil supply for this month. This mov

Legislators raise scores of public issues during Zero Hour

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 2: The Zero Hour in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly today witnessed extensive deliberations as Memb

LG hands over appointment letter to martyrs wife

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 2: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today handed over the appointment letter, under J&K Rehabilitation Assistan

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Quote of the day by Blake Lively: She offers a practical approach to handling criticism, emphasizing the importance of discerning constructive fe

Farooq calls on Govt to join global efforts to end West Asia conflict

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 2: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference president Dr Farooq Abdullah today urged the Govt of India to tak

The Significance of Good Friday and Easter Sunday for Christians

New Delhi, April 3: April is a sacred month for Christians, symbolizing the celebrations of Good Friday and Easter. During this time, Catholics e

TMCs guidelines being strictly followed in cancer treatment: Itoo

Excelsior Correspondent BJP MLA alleges scam in drugs JAMMU, Apr 2: As BJP MLA RS Pathania today alleged fraud in purchase of cancer drugs in the

Shiv Mandir Trust delegation meets LG

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, April 2: A delegation of Shiv Mandir Charitable Trust led by Shiv Partap Gupta, president of the Trust, called on

Omar Abdullah demands probe into Ganderbal encounter, after family claims slain had no militant links

I believe the claim of the family should not be dismissed out of hand. At the very least this encounter needs a transparent and time bound probe

Centre gives extension to 74 PMGSY-I roads till Mar 2027

* CM thanks Union Minister Shivraj Singh Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 2: The Union Government has given one years extension to 74 PMGSY-I r

CS directs departments to fast-track pending reforms under D-BRAP 2025

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 2: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today convened a meeting to assess the progress achieved under the District B

20 pc power supply promised to J&K in 1979 from Thein Dam yet to come

Rs 15.94 cr compensation, jobs also pending *Govt Deptts, security forces owe Rs 3747 cr electricity dues Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Apr 2: Notwithsta

N-G Health employees strike enters day 2; patients continue to suffer

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, April 2: The 72-hour strike by non-gazetted (N-G) Health and Medical College employees across Jammu and Kashmir en

Governor Inaugurates New Maternity Facility in Bishnupur, Manipur

Imphal, April 3: The Governor of Manipur, Ajay Kumar Bhalla, praised the strong traditions, courage, and moral leadership of the Imma community d

Astronaut Shukla lauds Artemis II launch, recalls meeting crew

Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla celebrated the Artemis II Moon mission launch, drawing parallels to his own experiences at Kennedy Space Cente

Congress delegation meets Maha Chief Electoral Officer, demandsimpartial SIR

The complaints that voters belonging to specific castes and religions were deliberately excluded, large-scale irregularities have been reported i

Hainans Duty-Free Market Sees Record Purchases in First Quarter

Beijing, April 3: The customs department in Haikou, the capital of Hainan Province in southern China, reported a remarkable surge in duty-free sh

Trump's White House Ballroom Gets Final Approval Despite Court Order

The ballroom, now estimated to cost $400 million, has expanded in scope and price tag since Trump first announced the project last summer, citing

Opposition claims timing of changes in womens quota bill meant to derive political mileage, government rejects charge

Opposition parties in the Rajya Sabha accused the government of political manoeuvring by proposing amendments to the women's reservation law, all

China to Strengthen High-Level Technological Self-Reliance, Says Foreign Ministry

Beijing, April 3: The spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry, Mao Ning, addressed journalists during a regular press conference held in th

Govt sets 20-day deadline for new excise licenses

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 2: The Finance Department of Jammu and Kashmir Government has fixed a 20-day timeline for issuance of new exci

Cluster University of Jammu holds Academic Council meeting

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 2: The 8th meeting of the Academic Council of Cluster University of Jammu was held today under the chairmanshi

Six Strikers win Volleyball tourney

Bar Annual Sports Meet Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 2: The sixth day of the Jammu & Kashmir High Court Bar Association Jammu Annual Sports

U.P. Government committed to ensuring every eligible and needy person receives benefits of welfare schemes, says CM Adityanath

The government is committed to ensuring that every eligible and needy person receives the benefits of welfare schemesand every issue is resolved

Pak misadventure will invite decisive action: Rajnath

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, Apr 2: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said any misadventure from Indias neighbour, Pakistan, in the prevailing si

Mahila Morcha team interacts with Kavinder

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 2: J&K BJP Mahila Morcha led by its president, Neha Mahajan here today met HP Governor, Kavinder Gupta at his

BJPs Victory in West Bengal is Certain: Ujjwal Deepak

Raipur, April 3: BJP leader Ujjwal Deepak has asserted that the people of West Bengal are determined to establish a BJP government in the upcomin

Dr Jitendra briefs RS about Space orientation programmes introduced for school students

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Apr 2: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, PMO, Personnel,

From remote trails to Podium: J&K Cop Hansraj wins Bronze

Khelo India Tribal Games Ranjit Thakur JAMMU, Apr 2: Rising from a remote village with limited access to basic amenities, a 33-year-old constable

CM for time bound probe into Ganderbal encounter

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Apr 2: The encounter in Ganderbal in which a local was killed needs a transparent and time bound probe with the

MP writes to Union Education Minister

Vacancies in NIT Srinagar Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Apr 2: National Conference Member of Parliament, Mian Altaf Ahmad has written to the

Macau International Parade 2026 Celebrates Cultural Unity

Beijing, April 3: The 2026 Macau International Parade recently took place in the Macau Special Administrative Region of China. Following the them

Delhi Mayor flags off flood control, sanitation fleet

Mr. Singh said residents would notwitnessthe extent of waterlogging seen in previous years during the coming monsoon. This is the second phase of

IPL 2026: Abhishek, Travis, and Heinrich Shine as SRH Sets 226-Run Target

Kolkata, April 3: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) has set a formidable target of 227 runs for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the sixth match of the Ind

M.P. HC to begin regular hearing of Bhojshala-Kamal Maula mosque dispute case from April 6

The development comes a day after the Supreme Court refused to intervene in the matter on a petition from the Muslim side while directing the Hig

CPI-M Accused of Bogus Voting Tactics Amid Election Fears: KC Venugopal

Kannur, April 3: Congress General Secretary and MP K.C. Venugopal has accused the CPI-M of resorting to fraudulent voting tactics in light of the

Dow Jones slips, S&P 500 and Nasdaq edge higher amid oil surge and Iran war tensions why US stock market today was volatile ahead of Good Friday closure

S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq today: Wall Street experienced a volatile Thursday, with markets swinging sharply due to rising geopolitical tensions

Wang Yi Visits Research Center for Community of Shared Future

Beijing, April 3: Wang Yi, a member of the CPC Central Committees Politburo and Chinas Foreign Minister, visited the Research Center for the Comm

The Legacy of Sam Manekshaw: A Hero Who Divided Pakistan

New Delhi, April 3: Sam Manekshaw, a powerful and formidable military leader of India, dealt such a crushing defeat to Pakistan that the nation r

Who is General Christopher LaNeve, new US Army Chief of Staff? US Army leadership change, LaNeve military career, education, life, family and net worth

Who is General Christopher LaNeve, new US Army Chief of Staff? The US Army faces a leadership shift after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth asked Ge

J&K government calls bridge damage act of God; skips probe despite rising repair bill

Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir are calling the collapse of a Rs 67-crore bridge 'minor,' bizarrely attributing it to divine intervention and re

Hong Kong Hosts Family and Womens Development Summit

Beijing, April 3: The Hong Kong Family and Womens Development Summit took place on March 31, 2026, in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region

India and Bangladesh Discuss Strengthening Defense Cooperation

New Delhi, April 3: The High Commissioner of Bangladesh to India, M. Riaz Hamidullah, met with Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Thurs

J&K SIA files chargesheet against accused involved in harbouring LeT terrorists

J&K's State Investigating Agency has charged Sabar Hussain from Poonch for aiding terrorists responsible for the brutal killing of a government e

Outrage Over Oracle Corporations Massive Layoffs in India

New Delhi, April 3: Oracle Corporation has recently announced significant layoffs affecting a large number of employees. In response, Lok Sabha M

Randeep Hoodas Mother Makes Her Cinematic Debut in Haryanvi Film

Mumbai, April 3: Bollywood star Randeep Hooda, known for captivating audiences with his performances, is not the only one stepping into the limel

Tensions Rise Between AAP and Raghav Chadha, Says Amarinder Singh Raja Wading

New Delhi, April 3: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has removed MP Raghav Chadha from the position of Deputy Leader in the Rajya Sabha. This decision h

Six Indian Ships Safely Cross Strait of Hormuz Amid Ongoing Tensions

New Delhi, April 3: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced that six Indian ships carrying LPG and LNG have safely crossed the Strait of

US Army Chief of Staff Asked to Step Down by Hegseth, Sources Say

The office for George did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

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UN to vote on using 'all defensive means' to secure navigation in Strait of Hormuz

Previous drafts would have authorized countries to use all necessary means UN language including possible military action to secure passage and

Who is General Randy George, why was he fired by Pete Hegseth, and who will be next Army Chief of Staff? Pentagon leadership change, Randy George military career, education, life, family and net worth

Who is General Randy George, why was he fired by Pete Hegseth, and who will be next Army Chief of Staff? The Pentagon confirmed that Defense Secr

Election Commission Hands Over Malda Incident Investigation to NIA

Kolkata, April 3: The Election Commission has transferred the investigation of the incident involving seven judicial officers in Malda districts

IPL 2026: Klassens Half-Century Powers SRH to Third Highest Score Against KKR

Kolkata, April 3: The sixth match of IPL 2026 took place at Eden Gardens, featuring Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). Ba

Pete Hegseth Asks US Army Chief Of Staff To Step Down

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has asked the Army's top uniformed officer, Gen. Randy George, to step down, the Pentagon said Thursday, as the Un

Uttarakhand Police honoured with the President's Police Colours

The Chief Minister said the honour places the Uttarakhand Police in the league of select police forces of the country that have received this rec

Job Opportunities at Sainik School: Apply for Various Positions by April 10

Lucknow, April 3: A significant opportunity has arisen for those seeking employment at Sainik School. Sainik School Jhansi has released an offici

PSL 2026: Fakhar Zamans Two-Match Ban Upheld by Appeals Committee

Mumbai, April 3: The two-match ban on Fakhar Zaman remains in effect in the Pakistan Super League (PSL). A three-member appeals committee has dis

'STEP DOWN, EVERY ONE OF YOU!': GOP rips into Governor Walz, AG Ellison over Minnesota Somali Fraud

Chinas Economic Growth Figures Under Scrutiny: Real Growth Half of Official Estimates

New Delhi, April 3: A new report suggests that Chinas official economic growth figures may be misleading. The countrys economy faces serious thre

Bo Lueders death: Harms Way founding member and HardLore podcast co-host passes away at 38 - here's what we know so far

Bo Lueders death: Hardcore music community mourns the loss of Bo Lueders, a founding member of Harm's Way, who passed away at 38. The band shared

France bans planned gathering of Muslims in Paris area, citing security risk

At the request of the Interior Minister Laurent Nunez, I have issued an order prohibiting the 40th edition of the Annual Meeting of Muslims of Fr

ECI transfer controversy, top courts clarifications

Article 324 does not give unfettered powers to the Election Commission of India

A path to peace in West Asia beyond Pakistan talks

India could lead a Global South initiative at the United Nations to mediate the West Asia war

Centre Clarifies Fuel Supply To Bangladesh Amid Energy Crisis

India on Thursday said that it has received a request from Bangladesh for the supply of diesel, which is currently being examined by the governme