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Israel launches fresh strikes on Iran as conflict intensifies

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated that Israel and the US will continue strong action against Iran amid growing fears of wider

US destroys Iran drone engine plant as conflict escalates

The strike comes as the US-Israel-Iran conflict enters its fourth week, raising fears of further escalation

Actor Vijay's TVK Goes Solo In Puducherry Polls, Releases List Of 30 Candidates

The current term of the 30-member Legislative Assembly of the Union Territory is set to expire on June 15.

Iranian Media Claims F-15 Jet Shot Down Near Hormuz, Then US Fact Check

On Friday, an F-35 was forced to make an emergency landing at a US base in the Middle East after being hit over Iranian airspace during a mission

How Ukraines Front Line Became a Laboratory for Drone Innovation

Many people called it air defense for the poor, he said. But it turns out that air defense for the poor can sometimes be more effective than air

BJP promotes fish in West Bengal, tries to distance from vegetarianism

The BJP candidate from Bidhannagar, Sharadwat Mukherjee on Sunday canvassed with a fish, trying to tell people that the saffron camp would never

Pakistan Raises Fuel Cost By 200% Amid Strait Of Hormuz Choke

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif approved the significant increase in the levy on high-octane fuel used by luxury vehicles.

Assembly Elections LIVE updates: Piyush Goyal to finalise seat-sharing talks for T.N. NDA today

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, in an interview with The Hindu,predicts the BJP will not win a seat again in the upcoming Assembly polls

Global economy under 'major threat' from Strait of Hormuz crisis: IEA chief

The global economy is under major threat from the ongoing energy crisis. The Middle East war has severely damaged energy assets. Oil prices have

1 Dead, 6 Injured As Cable Of Ropeway Trolley Snaps, Crashes In Chhattisgarh

The accident occurred shortly after 10 am when the trolley's cable snapped as it was bringing down seven passengers from the hilltop.

Devotees Flock to Jhande Wala Mata Temple on Fifth Day of Chaitra Navratri

New Delhi, March 23: The fifth day of Chaitra Navratri has seen an overwhelming influx of devotees at Jhande Wala Mata Temple. Since morning, the

Trump To Feature On Gold Coin To Celebrate 250 Years Of US Independence

The 24-karat gold coin, portraying Trump leaning on the Resolute desk with clenched fists, will be the second time a living president has feature

30-year-old man murdered by gang in Hyderabads Santoshnagar

Hyderabad: A 30-year-old man, Layeeq, was killed by a gang at Phoolbagh, under Santoshnagar police station limits on Sunday night. The deceased L

Stock Market Live: Sensex, Nifty Likely To Open In Red Amid Weak Global Cues

Sensex, Nifty50, Share Prices LIVE: Since the beginning of the war, Brent, the worldwide benchmark, has increased by more than 50%.

Border Force Cop Dies During Interrogation By Anti-Drugs Agency In Amritsar

The family of Border Security Force (BSF) constable, Jaswinder Singh, alleged assault by the Narcotics Team and created chaos outside the post-mo

Leaders Pay Tribute to Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, and Rajguru on Martyrs Day

New Delhi, March 23: On the occasion of Martyrs Day, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, along with several prominent leaders, paid homage to the grea

NSW Crime: Teenager arrested and charged after alleged hit-and-run leaves woman fighting for life on NSW Mid-North-Coast; probe on

A 21-year-old woman is in critical condition after a suspected hit-and-run on the NSW Mid-North Coast. A 17-year-old boy has been charged with mu

West Bengal Assembly polls 2026: AIMIM to ally to Humayun Kabirs AJUP

Humayun Kabirs AJUP has announced candidates for 149 Assembly seats including on high profile seats like Bhabanipur and Nandigram

NATO Chief Supports US Strikes, Warns of Iranian Threats

Washington, March 23: NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has expressed support for U.S. actions against Iran, warning that the country is very clo

Tehran rally backs Iran's new Supreme Leader Khamenei, mocks Trump amid Gulf tensions

Macron Urges Halt to Energy Facility Attacks

He also underlined the need for Iran to restore freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, warning of the risks of escalating conflict

RBSE Result 2026 to be out today: Check time, how to download Class 10 results on rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in, alternative methods, passing marks and other details

Rajasthan RBSE Class 10th Result 2026: The results of the Class 10 board exam conducted by the Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE) will

'Trump is defanging Iran, bringing peace to Middle East': US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent asserts President Donald Trump is weakening Iran and fostering peace in the Middle East. He believes Trump's

Protests Erupt Across Europe Against US-Israel Attacks on Iran

London, March 23: Thousands of protesters took to the streets of London in response to the military attacks on Iran by the United States and Isra

Breaking News Live Updates | Narendra Modi pays tribute to Ram Manohar Lohia on birth anniversary

Iran Asserts Strait of Hormuz Remains Open Amid Rising Tensions

Tehran, March 23: Amid ongoing attacks from the United States and Israel, Irans Foreign Ministry has confirmed that the Strait of Hormuz remains

World could face worst energy crisis in decades, IEA chief warns

As of today, we lost 11 million barrels per day, so more than two major oil shocks put together, Fatih Birol said

Cuba Begins Power Restoration After Second Blackout Amid US Oil Blockade

Cuban authorities started to gradually restore power to the island Sunday after the second nationwide blackout in a week, as the grid struggles d

Iran War Day 24 Live News: Trump's Hormuz deadline for Iran expires today, Aramco CEO cancels US energy meet amid co's crisis

The Iran war is at a critical stage. A US deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz has passed. Israel signals continued fighting in Leban

PCB Warns of Legal Action Against Players Leaving PSL for IPL

New Delhi, March 23: The Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Mohsin Naqvi, has issued a warning regarding legal action against players

Iran Issues Stark Warning to the U.S. Over Energy Infrastructure Threats

Tehran, March 23: Irans main military command, the Khatam al-Anbia Central Headquarters, has issued a strong warning. If the United States attack

Saudi Aramco cuts oil supply to Asia for second month in April

Saudi Aramco, a major oil exporter, has reduced its crude oil shipments to Asian customers for April. This move follows disruptions in trade thro

ECI steps up action against unauthorised political ads in Bengal

Kolkata: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has stepped up action against unauthorised political advertisements across West Bengal ahead of t

LIVE: New Trump-Iran Threats Heighten Energy Risks

The developments signaled the war was moving in a dangerous new direction at the start of its fourth week

Curefoods takes on quick food delivery; a motivational AI fitness coach

As Curefoods heads toward a public listing, it is sharpening a clear playbook: scale proven brands, double down on Krispy Kreme, and expand its c

Delhi, Ghaziabad weather update: Capital wakes up to cloudy skies, IMD warns of rainfall, thunderstorms and lightning. Check forecast for Noida and Gurugram

Delhi weather: Delhi woke up to cloudy skies on Monday and the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast generally cloudy skies with a p

What If Donald Shouts At Me: Trump Reposts Video Mocking UK's Starmer

US President Donald Trump shared a video on his Truth Social network of a TV comedy skit showing a terrified British Prime Minister Keir Starmer

US issues global warning: Iran-linked groups may target American interests

The warning highlights potential threats from Iran-backed groups targeting US citizens, diplomatic facilities, and interests globally

No AI, No FPI? Why Foreign Investors Are Pulling Out Of Indian Markets

According to market observers, most Indian companies lack a significant AI value chain, prompting foreign investors to look at greener pastures.

Rahul Gandhi to Visit Vadodara for Tribal Rights Conference

New Delhi, March 23: Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, will visit Vadodara on Monday. He will participate in a gathering f

Assam minister Nandita Garlosa quits BJP, joins Congress ahead of Assembly polls

Assam minister Nandita Garlosa has joined the Congress party. This move follows the BJP denying her a ticket for the upcoming assembly polls. Gar

Trumps Hormuz strategy shift raises questions on US war planning

His rapidly shifting strategyfrom diplomacy to sanctions relief and now military threatshas drawn sharp criticism from political opponents and le

$2 Million Toll On Ships To Pass Strait Of Hormuz? What Iran Said

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has said the Strait of Hormuz is open to everyone except Iran's adversaries as he set out Tehran's policy on X

Israeli army hits bridges, homes in Southern Lebanon amid escalating West Asia tensions

The Saudi oil pipeline the world didnt know it needed

Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline is now crucial for global oil flow. The vital waterway, Strait of Hormuz, is closed. This 1,200-kilometer pipel

Word of the day - Hermeneutic

Hermeneutic refers to sophisticated interpretation methods. It is used in literature, philosophy, theology, and law. Scholars use it to understan

Donald Trumps changing course on Strait of Hormuz strategy raises questions about U.S. war preparation

The U.S. President has jumped from calls to secure the waterway through diplomatic means to lifting sanctions and now escalating to a direct thre

Sydney Horror: One dead, two children among five injured as car crashes into tree; probe on

A horror crash in Sydney's west has resulted in one fatality and five injuries, including two children. An SUV veered off Stuart Road in Dharruk,

Air Force Staffer Held for spying, Sharing Sensitive Information to Pakistan

He allegedly misused his position to gather confidential information related to the Air Force Station and shared it with Pakistani handlers throu

Iran-Israel war LIVE: Iran awaits Trump threat to blow up power plants

Israel Prime Mnister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed Israel and the U.S. were well on their way to achieving their war goals

BJD ready for legal battle to ensure 6 suspended MLAs' disqualification from Odisha Assembly

The suspended legislators are Chakramani Kanhar, Naba Kishor Mallick, Souvic Biswal, Subasini Jena, Ramakanta Bhoi and Devi Ranjan Tripathy

Spanish PM Snchez Calls for Opening of Strait of Hormuz

We stand at a global tipping point. Further escalation could trigger a long-term energy crisis for all humanity, he said

Cuba begins to restore power after third nationwide collapse in month

Some 72,000 customers in the capital, among them five hospitals, had electricity again early on March 22 according to a report from the state-run

Enhanced role for immigration officers at US airports as shutdown frustrates travels and screeners

President Donald Trump is deploying immigration agents to airports to help the Transportation Security Administration. This move comes amid a bud

Israel's missile defense under scrutiny after Iranian attack

Iranian missiles breached Israel's air defenses, hitting Dimona and Arad. This event has caused concern about the nation's missile defense system

TVK Goes Solo in Puducherry polls; Announces Candidates on All 30 Seats

The party will contest independently in the polls scheduled for April 9, with vote counting set for May 4

Corner Office Conversation: GV Prasad, Co-Chairman and Managing Director Dr Reddys Laboratories Ltd

Morning Digest: Will completely close Strait of Hormuz if U.S. targets power plants, says Iran; BJP will draw a blank this time too in Kerala, says Pinarayi Vijayan, and more

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Saudi Aramco boss pulls out of major international energy conference due to Iran conflict, source says

Saudi Aramco CEO Amin Nasser has cancelled his appearance at the CERAWeek energy conference in Houston. He is staying in Saudi Arabia due to the

Iran awaits Trump threat to blow up power plants

Iran faces a critical deadline from US President Donald Trump to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Failure to comply could trigger a major US assault

CCS reviews situation arising due to conflict in West Asia

NEW DELHI, Mar 22 : The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) on Sunday reviewed the situation arising out of the conflict in West Asia and a detai

LG pays tribute to great revolutionaries, towering personalities from Bihar

J&K Lok Bhavan celebrates Bihar Diwas Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 22: Jammu Kashmir Lok Bhavan today hosted a vibrant celebration of Bihar

Defending Indias Demographic Dividend for Viksit Bharat Vision @2047 A Mental Health Perspective

Prof. (Brigadier) (Retd.) Neeraj Soni pro@iimj.ac.in Indias demographic dividend-reflected in the fact that nearly 65 percent of its population i

Middle East War- Shockwaves across Global Economy

Prof. D. Mukherjee mukhopadhyay.dinabandhu@gmail.com The Middle East has long been a geopolitical crossroads where energy resources, global trade

BJPs strength rooted in ideology, dedication: Sat Sharma

Cadre based structure our strength: Manyal Excelsior Correspondent RAMGARH, Mar 22: J&K BJP president and Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha), Sat

LG flags off Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Ji Pracheen Marg Pavitra Chhari Yatra

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 22: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday flagged off the 24th Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Ji Pracheen Marg Pav

Sunil Sharma reviews poll preparedness in Assam

Chairs key election strategy meetings Excelsior Correspondent KARIMGANJ (Assam), Mar 22: The Leader of Opposition in the Jammu & Kashmir Legislat

HP Guv Kavinder Gupta urges youth to take pride in mother tongue at Yuva Sansad

Excelsior Correspondent NAGPUR, Mar 22: Himachal Pradesh (HP) Governor Kavinder Gupta today stressed the importance of preserving linguistic iden

Alia Bhatt honoured by Nat Geo for animal welfare; netizens call out her Gucci outfits, say 'unfollow Nat Geo'

Recently, Alia Bhatt was featured by National Geographic among 33 changemakers for her work in animal and environmental welfare, with Priyanka Ch

UAEIndia air travel resumes: 90 flights scheduled

The government is closely monitoring maritime operations amid the Middle East conflict. Over 547 Indian seafarers have been repatriated, and all

Legal and ethical framework must be based on human welfare: Meghwal

KURUKSHETRA, Mar 22: Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Sunday said the legal and ethical framework of the country must be rooted in human w

Bharat Innovates to carry Indian innovations to global stage: Dharmendra Pradhan

NEW DELHI, Mar 22 : Bharat Innovates 2026 aims to carry research and development-driven innovations from every corner of the country to the globa

CAFE 3.0 rollout: Penalty recovery for carmakers remains a grey area

Government seeks clarity on recovering hefty penalties from carmakers for missing fuel efficiency targets. With stricter norms ahead, the PMO is

Modis 8,931-day public life testament to dedication and nation-building: Nitin Nabin

PATNA, March 22: BJP national president Nitin Nabin on Sunday described Prime Minister Narendra Modis 8,931-day public life as a powerful example

Charioteer of Indias Amrit Kaal: UP CM as Modi becomes longest-serving head of govt

LUCKNOW, Mar 22 : Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister on Sunday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi for completing a record 8,931 days in public

Haryana playing pivotal role in translating Viksit Bharat 2047 into reality: CM Saini

GURUGRAM, Mar 22 : Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Sunday said that the state is playing a pivotal role in translating the national v

Wangchuk returns to Ladakh after NSA revocation, calls for relief to detainees

He was released recently by the Centre after nearly six months in detention under the National Security Act.

Massive landslide in Himachals Mandi; nine houses evacuated

SHIMLA, Mar 22: Directions were issued to evacuate nine houses in Ropdu village in Himachal Pradeshs Mandi district on Sunday following a massive

IAF staffer arrested for spying for Pakistani handlers, sharing sensitive information

JAIPUR, Mar 22 : A civilian employee posted at an Indian Air Force station in Assam has been arrested for allegedly spying and sharing sensitive

Kilometrage allowance hiked by 25% for train crew

Indian Railways has boosted Kilometrage Allowance and Allowance in lieu of Kilometrage by 25% for over two lakh running staff, effective January

BJP candidate booked over Hindu MLA remark in Kerala

THRISSUR (Kerala), Mar 22: Senior BJP leader and the party candidate in Guruvayur, B Gopalakrishnan was booked on Sunday for his alleged communal

Rajouri Marathon 2026 concludes

Excelsior Sports Correspondent RAJOURI, Mar 22: The Indian Armys Ace of Spades Division successfully organized the Rajouri Marathon 2026 today as

Quote of the day by Jimmy Durante: 'Be nice to people on the way up, because you may meet them on the way down.' Life lessons by one of the most popular American comedian

Quote of the day by Jimmy Durante highlights the importance of treating people well in life. The message explains meaning, relevance, and life le

Maoist endgame nears, but no political fanfare in offing

The March 31 deadline for eliminating Left-wing extremism may pass without fanfare, having successfully created a psychological impetus for stake

PM sets record of 8931 days in public life, becomes longest serving head of Govt in India

Modi era has transformed India, say Ministers NEW DELHI, Mar 22:Top Union Ministers today complimented Prime Minister Narendra Modi for setting a

Announced nearly 2 yrs back, 46 new Industrial Estates yet to take shape

*25 estates await agencies, 19 crawl ahead sans deadline Mohinder Verma JAMMU, Mar 22: Nearly two years after the ambitious announcement, the pla

Pak ranks No. 1 on Global Terrorism Index

6 pc increase in terror-related fatalities ISLAMABAD, Mar 22:Pakistan has been ranked number one on the Global Terrorism Index for the first time

LeT terrorist shot dead by family in Pak

New Delhi, Mar 22: Bilal Arif Sarafi, a commander of the terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba, was stabbed and shot dead by his family members after t