Latest Updates

Pakistan Strike Kills 4 in Afghanistan's Kabul

Police spokesman Khalid Zadran said in a post on X that a Pakistani bombardment hit homes in the capital

US military plane crashes in Iraq as Iran launches missiles at Israel, Gulf

The Israeli-American war on Iran entered its 14th day on Friday, March 13, as a US military refuelling aircraft crashed in western Iraq during op

LPG and oil crisis LIVE: Oil drops after U.S. issues license for countries to buy Russian oil for 30 days

Amid rising oil prices, the Trump administration has announced a temporary authorisation to other countries to purchase Russian oil currently str

Indian students win praise in US Senate hearing

Washington: Indian students studying in the US were praised on Thursday during a Senate hearing on foreign influence in American universities, ev

LPG Price Today (March 13): How much you will pay for a cooking gas cylinder in your city

LPG Price March 13: Domestic LPG cylinder prices in India saw a Rs 60 increase in March 2026, reaching Rs 913.00 in New Delhi. This rise is attri

Trump administration takes steps to ease sanction on Russian oil

The license comes a day after the U.S. Department of Energy announced that the U.S. would be releasing 172 million barrels of oil from the strate

Why are US stock market indexes down today and Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq in red now? Wall Street fall, analysts insights and market outlook explained. Here's what should investors do now

Why are US stock market indexes down today and Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq in red now became a key question for investors after Wall Street clo

Trump pushes 'SAVE America' voting bill ahead of midterms

President Donald Trump is urging Republicans to pass a new voting law. Critics say this law aims to stop many people from voting. The bill requir

Green Frontier Capitals maiden fund; How Megha Sarayan built Modge

Green Frontier Capital is one of the few VC firms that are exclusively focused on Indias climate-tech landscape. Kolkata-based Modge, coined from

Petrol, Diesel Price Today (March 13): Check latest fuel rates in Delhi, Bengaluru, Mumbai & other cities as global oil tensions rise

Petrol, Diesel Price Today: Fuel prices across India are stable today, offering consumers a welcome break. Oil companies have kept petrol and die

Footfall Drop, Raw Materials Delayed: Ajmal Perfumes Chief On War Impact

NDTV visited the manufacturing facility of Ajmal Perfumes in Dubai, one of the region's largest perfume brands, to understand how the situation i

Oil Tops $100 as Iran Vows Continued Fight After 6,000 U.S. Airstrikes

Military operations escalate, pushing oil prices above $100 a barrel and impacting global markets.

Trump touts oil price gains, saying 'we make a lot of money,' angering lawmakers

US President Donald Trump believes America will profit from rising oil prices caused by the war with Iran. This statement has drawn criticism fro

Iran-linked hackers take aim at US and other targets, raising risk of cyberattacks during war

Pro-Iranian hackers are escalating cyberattacks against U.S. targets, including defense contractors and critical infrastructure, amid the ongoing

One person dies after Virginia university shooting, 2 in stable condition

A shooting at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, has resulted in one fatality and two injuries. The gunman was also killed following t

CII-Rajasthan annual session held with call to promote entrepreneurship among youth

The Chief Minister said the State government had introduced as many as 34 new policies to create a conducive environment for industries

Suspect shot dead after crashing truck into Detroit-area synagogue

A man drove a truck into a synagogue in Detroit where children were attending preschool. Security personnel shot and killed the suspect. No one e

After India, US Temporarily Allows Sale Of Russian Oil At Sea

The United States is temporarily allowing the sale of Russian oil that is at sea, the Treasury Department said Thursday, as energy prices soared

Adobe's longtime CEO Shantanu Narayen to exit role amid AI disruption

Adobe's CEO Shantanu Narayen will step down after 18 years, sending shares down over 7% amid concerns about AI disruption. Despite reporting Q1 r

Hundreds Homeless As Massive Fire Burns Down 80 Delhi Shanties

On the night on March 11, a ferocious fire tore through nearly four acres of the bustling Machhli Mandi slum cluster in Matiala village near Delh

Iran-Israel war LIVE: U.S. military refuelling aircraft crashes; Saudi, Israel intercept Iranian missiles

U.S. President Donald Trump suggested that Irans national soccer team should withdraw from the upcoming FIFA World Cup as a personal safety measu

U.S. intelligence says Iran government is not at risk of collapse, say sources

A multitude of intelligence reports provide consistent analysis that the regime is not in danger of collapse and etains control of the Iranian p

Trump tariff refunds of $166 billion inch closer as US system is 4080% complete

The US government is working to refund 166 billion dollars collected from illegal tariffs. A new online system is being developed to process refu

Netanyahu Says Top Iranian Nuclear Scientist Killed In Israeli Strikes

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israeli attacks have killed top Iranian nuclear scientists.

Netanyahu threatens Iran's new leader Mojtaba Khamenei, says govt collapse uncertain

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a veiled threat against Iran's new supreme leader. He acknowledged that Israel's joint air war w

WhatsApp Introduces Parent-Controlled Accounts for Kids Under 13

Parents need a PIN to access and change privacy settings, enhancing safety for young users during gradual implementation.

US says 47,000 Americans returned from Middle East since Iran war

Approximately 47,000 Americans have returned from the Middle East following the US and Israel's attacks on Iran. The State Department has organiz

Morning Digest: Saudi oil tanker reaches Mumbai after crossing Strait of Hormuz; U.S. military refuelling aircraft crashes in Iraq, and more

Here is a select list of stories to start the day

WB BJP leaders meet PM ahead of mega Brigade Rally in Kolkata

The meeting comes 48 hours before the Prime Minister is scheduled to address a mega rally at Kolkatas Brigade Parade Grounds on Saturday. Accordi

Ferrari's Leclerc hopes year of the horse a good omen in China

Leclerc and teammate Lewis Hamilton came in behind the two Mercedes of race winner George Russell and Kimi Antonelli

Google Revamps Maps with New AI Features to Improve Navigation

Google Maps introduces 'Immersive Navigation' for a 3D view of surroundings to enhance user navigation.

Akhilesh Yadav meets Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati, vows to put an end to fake saints

Samajwadi Party chief said the responsibility of the LPG crisis in India is on the BJP government, both at the Centre and State in U.P.

Iran's UN Envoy Says Not Going To Close Strait Of Hormuz

Iran's Un Ambassador said on Thursday Tehran was not going to close the Strait of Hormuz, but added that it was Iran's right to preserve the secu

Morning Brief Podcast: India Opens the Door to China Investmentsa Little

Srinagar court issues non-bailable warrantagainst Farooq Abdullah in J&K cricketscam

The court has listed the matter for further proceedings on March 30

Hyderabad Woman Dies By Suicide After Argument With Husband Over alcohol

A 30-year-old woman allegedly died by suicide at her rented house here after being scolded by her husband not to consume alcohol, police said on

Oscars 26: Security tightened amid possible Iran drone attack

Organisers of the upcoming Academy Awards say security arrangements for the ceremony have increased after the news of an FBI alert surfaced ahead

Timothee Chalamet faces backlash over dying art forms comment on Opera, Ballet

Actor Timothee Chalamet is facing criticism over remarks calling opera and ballet dying art forms, after a 2019 clip resurfaced amid renewed cont

Amazon may move Prime Day to late June, says report

Traditionally held in July since its 2015 launch, Prime Day is known for deep discounts across categories such as electronics, apparel, and home

In Bihar, companies surrendering sand mining lease will not be allowed to participate in fresh tender

78 companies surrendered sand mining leases citing massive losses.The Bihar minister said the move has caused a revenue loss to the tune of aroun

Elon Musk's X To Change Verification System In Europe: Report

Elon Musk's social media company X has agreed to change its verification mechanism in the European Union following a fine of 120 million euros, B

NASA clears its Artemis 2 moon rocket for April launch with four astronauts

The rocket will be crewed by three American astronauts mission commander Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover and Christina Koch and Canadian astronaut

Who was Ayman Ghazaleh, and how is he linked to Temple Israel synagogue in West Bloomfield, Michigan? Temple Israel synagogue attack suspect explained

Who was Ayman Ghazaleh, and how is he linked to Temple Israel synagogue in West Bloomfield, Michigan? The Temple Israel synagogue attack in West

Sensex, Nifty drop 1% as Brent crude tops $100

MUMBAI, March 12: Indian stock markets opened sharply lower on Thursday, weighed down by surging crude oil prices and escalating geopolitical ten

PM Modi speaks to Iranian president over West Asia crisis, urges peace

Modi expressed concern over civilian casualties and damage to infrastructure, stressing that the safety of Indian nationals and uninterrupted tra

Rupee falls 24 paise to 92.25 vs USD, hits record low

MUMBAI, March 12: The Indian rupee fell to a fresh record low on Thursday, closing 24 paise down at 92.25 against the US dollar. The currencys de

Many political, social organisations condemn attack on Farooq Abdullah

NC takes out protest march in Jammu Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 12: The Jammu unit of Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) led by

SBI RSETI celebrates its foundation day

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 12: State Bank of India, Rural Self Employment Training Institute Jammu (SBI RSETI Jammu) today celebrated its

Terror cant be selective

Pushp Saraf pushpsaraf@yahoo.com One of the most persistent ironies in South Asian geopolitics is Pakistans contradictory approach to terrorism.

Leverage massive deregulations to boost industrial growth: CS

* Addresses maiden stakeholders conference on EoDB Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 12: In a significant move to strengthen the industrial ecos

LG, CM greet people on Jumat-ul-Vida

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 12: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has extended his greetings to the people on the occasion of Jumat-ul-Vida,

Over 23,000 grievances related to J&K received through CPGRAMS: Govt

Sat Sharma raises issue in RS Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Mar 12: Over 23,000 grievances related to Jammu and Kashmir were received throug

Dr Jitendra informs RS about ISROs initiatives for students participation in Space activities

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Mar 12 : Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, and MoS in

Deposit-Credit Divergence and Banking System Liquidity Risk

Prof D Mukherjee mukhopadhyay.dinabandhu@gmail.com In the closing quarter of Indias financial year (Q4 FY 2025-26), the banking system is grappli

CSR Initiative to provide mental health education to 10,000 students in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu

These activity-based sessions are designed to make conversations around emotions, empathy, communication, and well-being accessible to young peop

Supreme Court Grants Bail To Separatist Shabir Shah In Terror Funding Case

In 2019, Shah was arrested in a case registered by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) against him and other separatist leaders in 2017. The

Opposition uproar in Chhattisgarh Assembly over LPG cylinder shortage

The Chair announced the suspension of 30 Congress MLAs, their suspension was revoked a while later

PM Modi hits out at those creating panic on LPG; warns black marketers of action

NEW DELHI, Mar 12: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday hit out at those trying to create panic on the LPG situation in India, and said they

Reasi District Lawn Tennis Open Cship concludes

Excelsior Sports Correspondent REASI, Mar 12: The first-ever Reasi District Lawn Tennis Open Championship concluded today at the Lawn Tennis Comp

EAM Jaishankar discusses West Asia crisis with Indonesian counterpart

NEW DELHI, Mar 12 : External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday spoke to his Indonesian counterpart Sugiono as New Delhi ramps up diplomat

North India Powerlifting Cship begins

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 12: The North India Powerlifting Championship 2025-26 began today at the Indoor Stadium, Bhagwati Nagar

Rahul raising baseless issues in LS, pursuing foreign agenda: Piyush Goyal

NEW DELHI, Mar 12 : Union minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday termed Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhis remarks on reported LPG shortage pretence,

Missiles and drones strike at the heart of a village in Odisha

The war in West Asia has thrown the world into chaos. Its impact is even being felt in a remote village in Odisha, where almost every family has

India trashes Pakistans storytelling over recent Pak-Taliban border conflict

NEW DELHI, Mar 12: India on Thursday trashed Islamabads allegations of an Indian hand in the recent clashes between Pakistani troops and the Tali

Ex-PM Manmohan Singh, Khaleda Zia among those included in Bangladesh parliaments condolence motion

DHAKA, Mar 12 : Bangladesh parliament on Thursday condoled the deaths of several national and international leaders, including former Indian prim

Cabinet meets today, will clear enhanced allowances for Ministers, POs, LoP, MLAs

Fare to be up by 18 pc, e-autos charges to be fixed *90 new posts for GMC Sgr, 46 for Jammu Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Mar 12: The Omar Abdullah Cabin

India has started feeling the impact of War

T N Ashok As the conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran spills deeper into the Gulf region, Indiathousands of miles away from the b

God saved me: Farooq reacts to assassination bid on life

Shah speaks to Abdullah, assures fair probe *Attacker sent to 5-day police custody Gopal Sharma JAMMU, Mar 12: Former J&K Chief Minister and Nati

26 officers promoted to Time Scale of JKAS

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 12: The Government has promoted 26 officers to the Time Scale of the Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service

GoI taking matter seriously, thorough investigation will be done: Nadda

Conspiracy to eliminate important leaders: Kharge NEW DELHI, Mar 12: The assassination bid on former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdu

ED attaches fresh Rs 581-cr assets in case against Anil Ambanis Reliance Group

NEW DELHI, Mar 12: The Enforcement Directorate on Thursday said it has attached fresh assets worth more than Rs 581 crore of RHFL and RCFL, compa

CJM recalls non-bailable warrant against Farooq in JKCA scam

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Mar 12: The Chief Judicial Magistrate Srinagar today recalled a non-bailable warrant (NBW) issued earlier in th

NIA raids 3 houses of two terror operatives in Poonch

Documents, equipments seized Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 12: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) today conducted raids at three places

Bangladesh amps up energy imports from India, China to protect energy security amid Middle East war

DHAKA, Mar 12: Amid increasing fears of a potential energy crisis due to the ongoing war in the Middle East, Bangladesh has significantly amped u

US Refueling Aircraft Crashes In Iraq Amid Iran War

An American KC-135 aerial refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq while a second plane involved in the incident landed safely, the US military

Nonchalant attitude of the Management of Meghalaya Police Public School

Editor, As a rejoinder to what Dr Batskhem Myrboh had written in these columns (ST March 9, 2026) on Problems faced by students in the Meghalaya

Systems, individuals

Moral strength is superior to the rights that individuals and institutions hold under a Constitution. This is more so with those holding high off

Iran Threatens To Set Region's Oil, Gas On Fire, Warns US Will Regret

Iran vowed Thursday to make the United States regret attacking the Islamic republic and said it would keep up a chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz

Iran not going to close Strait of Hormuz, Tehrans UN Envoy says

Ships must coordinate with Irans navy to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, the countrys foreign ministry spokesperson said

Protecting Children From The Menace of Digital Pollution

By Salil Gewali If Australia can ban mobile phone use among children, why cant India? This has become quite a fervent question on the lips of cou

India co-sponsors GCC-led UNSC resolution against Iran

1 Killed, 2 Injured After Shooting At US' Old Dominion University

The suspect who killed one person and injured two others at Old Dominion University on Thursday has been identified by authorities as Mohamed Bai

Government sparing no effort to minimise war fallout on citizens, opposition spreading fear, says PM Modi

Netanyahu says Israel 'crushing' Iran and Hezbollah; issues veiled threat to Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei

I have added a third objective, which is to create, for the Iranian people, the conditions to bring down this regime, Mr. Netanyahu said

Bitcoin price crash prediction debate: Why crypto experts clash over whether BTC USD will plunge to $10,000 soon

Bitcoin BTC USD price prediction 2026: Experts are divided on Bitcoin's future price. One analyst believes a drop to $10,000 is improbable, citin

Gulf crisis: Strait of Hormuz safe passage for ships discussed with Iran, says government

Will Do Job On Ground: Netanyahu Warns Lebanon To Act Against Hezbollah

Israel renewed its strikes on Beirut on Thursday, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warning that if the Lebanese government did not disarm H

Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen career, net worth, family and last message to employees explained: Adobe leadership transition plan. Here's all about his wife and children

Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen career, net worth, family and last message to employees has drawn attention after he announced his decision to step do

Quote of the Day by Alysa Liu: 'What is there to lose? Every second you're''Top quotes by the figure skater who snatched America's heart

Figure skater Alysa Liu's words highlight the value of taking chances. Her journey shows that stepping forward, even with uncertainty, brings rew

U.S. Navy could escort vessels in Strait of Hormuz with international coalition, Bessent says

U.S. Treasury Secretary said absolutely not when asked whether there was a price that could cause him to confront President Donald Trump and say