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Domestic LPG price hiked by 60 amid West Asia conflict

Non-subsidised LPG, the one that common household users other than the poor Ujjwala beneficiaries use in their kitchens, will now cost 913 per 14

Global conflicts show wars wont be short, need to build resilient defence industrial capacities: Navy chief

Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi emphasized the critical need for robust industrial preparedness in modern warfare, citing recent global

Domestic LPG Price Hiked By Rs 60, Commercial Cylinder Up Rs 115 From Today

The price of domestic LPG cylinders has been increased with effect from Saturday, March 7, with the cost of a 14.2-kg household cooking gas cylin

Goa cashew fest to create awareness about safe driving

Goa Cashew Fest 2026, from April 10-12 in Panaji, will highlight feni and cashew products while championing safe driving awareness. Organized by

'Red corridor' will be crushed by March 31, says Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced that left-wing extremism will be completely wiped out by March 31, ending the ambition of a ed corridor

Bowlers, Perry give Australia upper hand over India on Day 1 of D/N Test

*Jemimah Rodrigues slams fifty 07PERTH, Mar 6: Jemimah Rodrigues fought bravely with a fifty but other India batters failed to counter the swing

Bihar: Nitish Kumar firm on Rajya Sabha move, son Nishant to join JDU tomorrow

Nishant Kumar, son of Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, is set to join the JDU on March 8, marking his political debut. Nitish Kumar has affirmed his decisi

PM congratulates candidates who cleared civil services exam

NEW DELHI, Mar 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated all the candidates who successfully cleared the Civil Services Examination

Auto retail registers robust 40.52% growth in Feb 2026: FADA

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 6: In J&K for February 2026, retail sector registered a growth of 40.52 % YoY. The 2-Wheeler category witnesse

Daikin launches Room AC Range and AI-Powered VRV Alpha Series

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 6: Daikin Air-conditioning today announced the launch of its highly anticipated 2026 product lineup, marking a

Dr Jitendra visits Lakshadweep Desalination Plant, emphasises role of ocean technology for water security

Excelsior Correspondent KAVARATTI, Mar 6: Union Minister for Earth Sciences and Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh visited the Low Tempera

A spotlight seeking Trump

Harsha Kakar kakarharsha@gmail.com On July 19th last year, as part of Operation Midnight Hammer, seven US B2 bombers dropped fourteen GBU-57 (Gui

CS reviews Mission YUVA progress

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 6: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo today chaired a meeting to review the district-wise performance of Mission YUVA

Literature, Culture, and Identity A Festival of Sahitya-Sanskriti at the University of Jammu

Prof. Shyam Narayan Lal Over the last few years, the University of Jammu has gradually assumed a deeper role-not merely as an academic institutio

CM inaugurates new Secretariat block to augment office infrastructure

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 6: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today inaugurated a newly constructed block at the Civil Secretariat, Jammu, a

CTF delegation calls on Controller Legal Metrology

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 6: A delegation of the Chamber of Traders Federation (CTF), led by its president, Neeraj Anand, who is also th

Itoo urges Centre to extend NEET-UG 2026 deadline

Writes to Pradhan citing internet restrictions Irfan Tramboo Srinagar, Mar 6: Minister for Health and Medical Education Sakeena Itoo, has written

SKUAST-Jammu hosts TerraGeo Symposium 2026

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 6: A two-day symposium on geospatial approach to soil and land management, tiled TerraGeo Symposium 2026 was o

Karnataka says it will ban social media for children under 16

Karnataka plans to ban social media for children under 16, aligning with global efforts to curb digital exposure. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah ann

Before Dena, India let another Iran ship with 183 crew dock in Kochi

Days before the sinking of IRIS Dena, India granted permission for the Iranian ship IRIS Lavan to dock at Kochi port due to technical issues. Thi

Volleyball tourney commences

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 6: A Volleyball Tournament under the Civic Action Programme was organized by 137 Battalion, CRPF, Udham

Magic Years School celebrates 25th Annual Day

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 6: Magic Years School celebrated its 25th Annual Day with great enthusiasm and grandeur at Abhinav Theatre her

MIER College organised programme

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 6: The Alumni Committee of MIER College of Education organised a guest lecture on the topic Techniques of Coun

US waiver row: BJP flags UPA-era cuts in Iranian crude imports

The BJP highlighted a substantial decrease in India's crude oil imports from Iran during the UPA era, which secured the nation an exemption from

Development and environment must complement each other, says Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

NEW DELHI, Mar 6: Lok Sabha Om Birla on Friday said that development and environmental protection must be viewed as complementary rather than opp

Switzerland made anticipatory science diplomacy priority in its foreign policy: Swiss official

NEW DELHI, Mar 6 : Science and technology have become a core currency in international affairs, influencing sovereignty and security on a global

Handball selection trials from Mar 10

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 6: The J&K Handball Association will conduct selection trials for the Senior National Women Handball Te

Strategic autonomy at risk: Congress on Russia oil waiver

Congress has accused Prime Minister Modi of being lackmailed by the US, citing American permission for Indian refiners to buy Russian oil. Party

Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter jet crash raises safety concerns; IAF reviews operational aspects

NAGPUR, Mar 6 : The recent crash of a Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter jet, considered the backbone of the Indian Air Force (IAF), has once again drawn at

Many years after creation, JMRDA, SMRDA still without Regional Development Plans

Just 14 posts filled out of total 142 till date Huge gap between budget allocation & fund utilization Mohinder Verma JAMMU, Mar 6: Several years

India to spend Rs 1500 cr on Venus Mission: ISRO

Govt to involve pvt players in space research Working on 230 projects across world Gopal Sharma AHMEDABAD, Mar 6: India is going to spend funds t

Govt directs BARC to stop reporting on TRPs

NEW DELHI, Mar 6: The Government on Friday directed television rating agency BARC to immediately withhold reporting the Television Rating Points

Indian-origin surgeon leads UKs first long-distance robotic surgeries

LONDON, Mar 6 : A London-based Indian-origin surgeon has created medical history by successfully completing the UKs first remote robotic surgerie

Industrialisation of Indian food will open up window of opportunities for food startups: Tourism Minister

NEW DELHI, Mar 6 : Referring to the lifestyle changes happening in the Indian society where cooking at home becoming lesser and lesser, union Cul

No restrictions today; high speed internet, pre-paid calling restored

DGP visits old city, reviews security situation Fayaz Bukhari Srinagar, Mar 6: After five days of restrictions in parts of Kashmir to prevent pro

Both pilots killed as SU-30 MKI fighter jet crashes

NEW DELHI, Mar 6: Two pilots of the Indian Air Force (IAF) were killed in a crash of a Su-30 MKI fighter jet in Assams Karbi Anglong district. Th

Khalistani extremist social media account takes responsibility for killing of Indian-origin women

OTTAWA, Mar 6 : A social media account promoting Sikh extremist views has claimed responsibility for stabbing to death an Indian-origin woman in

'When US Forces': Leavitt clarifies what Trump's demand for Iran's 'unconditional surrender' means

Security Tightened In Delhi After Man Killed In Holi Clash; 4 Arrested

Security has been tightened in the Uttam Nagar area of Delhi after a 25-year-old man succumbed to injuries he sustained during a fight that broke

IAF pilot part of Operation Sindoor among 2 killed in Assam Sukhoi crash

Two IAF pilots, Squadron Leader Anuj Vashishth and Flight Lieutenant Purvesh Duragkar, were killed when their Su-30MKI jet crashed in Assam's Kar

Pak PM orders action against petroleum product hoarding

ISLAMABAD, Mar 6 : Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday ordered strict action against any disruption by hoarders in the petroleum products in

204 of 238 Indian cities did not meet air quality standards: CREA

Ghaziabad was the most polluted city, recording an average PM2.5 concentration of 172 g/m, followed by Noida (166 g/m), and Delhi (163 g/m), as p

In a Bengal college, an Iftar party to be held by women for women

The event, called 2026 Dosti ki Iftar and being organised by the Deeniyat Muallima College (located in Santragachi, across the river from Kolkata

Political slugfest erupts after US permits India to buy Russian oil

WASHINGTON/NEW DELHI, March 6: Opposition parties on Friday accused the BJP-led NDA Government of ceding diplomatic space after the US announced

Non-tribals barred from purchasing land in GH

SHILLONG, March 6: Just weeks after the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) issued a notification mandating ST certificates for candid

Record haul: Police seize drugs worth over Rs 51 cr in EJH

SHILLONG, March 6: In one of the largest recovery of narcotic substances by the Meghalaya Police so far, the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) sei

Mandatory Vande Mataram order irks Adelbert

SHILLONG, March 6: North Shillong MLA Adelbert Nongrum has lodged a protest against the new guidelines issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MH

Meghalaya draws a blank in Civil Services exams, yet again

SHILLONG, March 6: Meghalaya has yet again suffered disappointment with not a single candidate from the state clearing the Union Public Service C

Fadnavis presents 7.69 lakh crore Maharashtra Budget, loan waiver for farmers

The Budget proposes a ninefold growth of the agricultural economy, aiming to raise the sectors GDP from $55 billion to $500 billion by 2047. The

Distribution of wealth inequitable: Congress

The party has picked holes in the awarding of public works contracts, employment generation, health sector SHILLONG, March 6: Alleging that gover

Only STs should represent Sixth Schedule institutions: Bernard

SHILLONG, March 6: BJP Meghalaya vice president and Tura MDC Bernard Marak has asserted that only communities listed under the Scheduled Tribes c

NPP finalises list of candidates for GHADC polls

SHILLONG, March 6: The National Peoples Party (NPP) has released its second and final list of candidates for the elections to the Garo Hills Auto

Preps for Census 2027 begin

SHILLONG, March 6: Preparatory activities for the upcoming Census 2027 gathered momentum in Meghalaya with a meeting chaired by State Nodal Offic

Balendra Shahs RSP nears landslide victory in Nepal

Kathmandu, March 6: Rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shahs newly formed Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) was on Friday heading towards a landslide

Jailed as juvenile, Bangladesh man freed after 21 years in jail

A Bangladeshi national walks free after 21 years in jail for murder. The Calcutta High Court ruled he was a minor when the crime occurred. Anothe

Mamata Banerjee Launches Protest Against Bengal Voter Roll Deletions

In a dramatic return to the street politics that once defined her rise, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday launched a dharna in

Israel strikes Iran, Lebanon as US warns of surge

DUBAI, March 6: The conflict in the Middle East intensified on Friday as Israeli warplanes carried out heavy airstrikes on Tehran and Beirut, whi

Noida International Airport Gets Key Licence, To Begin Operations Soon

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation on Friday issued the aerodrome licence to the Noida International Airport in Jewar, marking a key step

Cross, Jesus statue at home not proof of conversion, rules high court

The Bombay High Court ruled that religious symbols in a home do not prove conversion to Christianity, emphasizing the need for documentary eviden

'Reached Out To India To Buy Russian Oil To Ease Global Markets': US

The United States has eached out to India to purchase Russian oil currently sitting in floating storage in southern Asia as part of a short-term

'Is it racist to expose Minnesota Somali fraud?': GOP hammers Gov Walz, AG Ellison in fiery hearing

Andhra Pradesh firecracker unit blast: Gone in a flash fire

An explosion at a firecracker manufacturing unit in Vetlapalem village of Kakinada district, Andhra Pradesh, claimed 28 workers lives, including

Over 5.28 Lakh Students Set For Telangana SSC Exams Starting March 14

Hall tickets have been sent to schools through speed post and are available on the Board of Secondary Education website.

Security Guards Clash In Kakinada One Town Area

They attacked Raju who suffered injuries. A woman security guard Ramalakshmi tried to pacify the attackers but ended up suffering injuries in the

MBBS graduate tops civil services exam in which professionals dominate

AIIMS graduate Anuj Agnihotri has clinched the top spot in the Civil Services Examination 2025, with 958 candidates recommended for various servi

Self-Defence Training For 500 Girls Mark Womens Day

The programme aimed to equip participants with practical techniques and awareness to ensure personal safety. Trainers demonstrated basic self-def

Self-reliance only way to stay relevant in era of global uncertainty: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasized self-reliance as crucial for navigating global uncertainty, citing supply chain realignments and rising

Private School Teacher Booked On Charges Of Causing Harm To A Four Year Old Girl

According to police, the incident occurred at National Play School at Vidyadharapuram on February 23. The child, who has an intellectual disabili

Why does India require U.S. nod for securing its energy needs, ask Opposition leaders

The Opposition leaders question the governments silence over U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessents latest remark objecting to the tone of his an

Women's Day quotes 2026: Inspiring and motivational quotes to celebrate female power, courage, leadership, resilience and to empower women to take charge of their lives

International Womens Day quotes 2026: International Women's Day celebrates women's global achievements and gender equality. Its origins trace to

We back America over Iran, but now we just need to de-escalate this war: Finland President Alexander Stubb

Mr. Stubb says Europe would back U.S. against Iran, but concedes U.S. and Israel are acting outside framework of international law

Aaditya Thackeray Signals End To NCP Reunion Talks

Mr. Pawar filed his nomination for a Rajya Sabha seat on Thursday with all alliance partners formally endorsing his candidature. While the filing

US Loses 92,000 Jobs In February As Unemployment Rate Ticked Up To 4.4%

American employers unexpectedly cut 92,000 jobs last month, a sign that the labor market remains under strain. The unemployment rate blipped up t

Himanta Rules Out Union Minister Margherita Will Contest Assam Poll

Sarma said the party could consider Margheritas candidature in the 2029 Lok Sabha elections, but clarified that no proposal has been taken up to

Phansi-gharcase: Kejriwal appears before House panel

Govt. insulting freedom fighters by branding execution room as tiffin room, says AAP chief; theres no basis to claim about existence of execution

In marathon outreach, NCW plans week-long public hearings covering 500 districts

The National Commission for Women is launching nationwide 'Mahila Jan Sunwais' in 500 districts across 25 states until March 14. This initiative

Ex-diplomat to steer citys triple-engine juggernaut

529 plans update: New rule lets families move up to $35,000 into a Roth IRA

A new rule from the SECURE 2.0 Act allows families to move unused money from a 529 college savings plan into a Roth IRA. This change started in 2

Quote of the Day by Marilyn Monroe: 'Sometimes good things fall apart so 'Inspiring quotes by the legendary actress

Marilyn Monroe's enduring quote, Sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together, reflects her own life of hardship and trium

NTR Health Varsity VC Asks Young Doctors To Prioritise Rural Healthcare

The vice chancellor advised young doctors to constantly update their knowledge and keep pace with new innovations in the medical field, including

Russia has provided Iran with information that can help Iran strike U.S. military, AP sources say

We are in dialogue with the Iranian side, with representatives of the Iranian leadership, and will certainly continue this dialogue, Kremlin spok

Telangana BJP chief wants CM to deliver 1 tola gold promise to women

Hyderabad: Wondering what happened to Congress 2023 election manifesto promise of giving 1 tola (10 gm) gold and Rs 2,500 per month financial ass

Balancing innovation with womens digital safety

Ensuring the digital safety of women must guide AI development and its ethical use

Evidence Suggests Deadly Blast At Iranian School Was Likely A US Airstrike

Satellite images, expert analysis, a US official and public information released by the US and Israeli militaries suggest an explosion that kille

Rights, justice, action for Indias women farmers

As farming in India feminises, empowering women farmers can drive climate-resilient, biodiversity-rich and nutrition-sensitive agriculture

Man Duped Of 86 Lakh In Online Matrimonial Scam

Police said the victim first invested 25,000, which was converted into USDT

Telangana High Court Pulls Up State Govt Over Delayed Payments to Contractors

The court faulted finance secretary Sandeep Kumar Sultania for failing to comply with the courts earlier orders and for not appearing before the

Womens Empowerment Key Priority of Govt: Seethakka

She said the state government would announce several new schemes for women on the occasion of International Womens Day.

Autumn of a socialist: On Nitish Kumar, the BJP and Bihar politics

The BJP has quietly outmanoeuvred Nitish Kumar in Bihar