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Union Home Ministry, state agencies discuss emergency preparedness for Monsoon

New Delhi: Preparedness for Monsoon-2026 and technological advancements in the field of disaster management were in focus as the Union Home Minis

Over 52,000 Indians flown home from Gulf since outbreak of war: MEA

New Delhi: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Saturday that more than 52,000 Indian nationals have been safely brought back from the

Trump downplays importance of Russia reportedly sharing intel with Iran to help it hit U.S. targets

The President also waved off a question about how Russia assisting Iran in such a way might affect his view of the U.S.-Russia relationship

What is the state of the environment in India? | Explained

What does the Centre for Science and Environments report for 2025 say about pressing challenges?

The irresistible rise of Vijay Crishna

This was to be the first of three plays, Vijay and I did together.

Pak Driver Killed As Debris From Aerial Interception Falls On Vehicle In Dubai

Dubai Media Office has confirmed that debris from an aerial interception fell onto a vehicle in the Al Barsha area, resulting in the death of a P

International Women's Day: All About Google Doodle That Honours Women Pioneers In STEM

International Women's Day 2026: The day serves as a reminder of the ongoing struggle for gender equality and women's empowerment.

Netanyahu Vows to Continue Iran War Until Goals Met

In a video message shared on X, the Israeli Prime Minister said the country was engaged in a decisive campaign

Dy CM Pawar inaugurates Mahila Samman Portal

Ms. Pawar said that the Mahila Sanman Portal will enable women to lodge complaints online and track their status, ensuring timely resolution and

Dubai: One killed after debris from aerial interception falls on vehicle in Al Barsha area

Debris from an aerial interception in Dubai killed a Pakistani driver, while a minor incident occurred on a tower facade with no injuries. Amidst

UPSC CSE 2025 Result: 11 Women In Top 25; 299 Women Among Selected Candidates

Female candidates excelled in UPSC CSE 2025, securing 299 seats and 11 positions in the top 25 ranks, including the second rank holder from Madur

How Indian women are shaping travel on both sides of the door

At some point in the last few years, the girls trip stopped being a once-in-a-while thing and became more of a given. Dates get blocked, flights

AI, AI Express to Operate Extra UAE Flights Today for Stranded Flyers

Airspace over Saudi Arabia and Oman remains open, allowing the airline to maintain regular services to and from Jeddah and Muscat

They Have No Accuracy: Trump Blames Iran For Deadly School Strike

A strike hit a girls' elementary school in Minab last Saturday, killing more than 150 people, mostly students.

Santner wary of Varun despite recent struggles

ICC Mens T20 World Cup Ahmedabad, March 7: New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner believes Indias Varun Chakaravarthy can still be a threat for his

Mystery continues over Varuns spot in playing XI

ICC Mens T20 World Cup Ahmedabad, March 7: India captain Suryakumar Yadav on Saturday brushed aside any concerns about the form of Varun Chakrava

Rugby meets football in New Zealands unusual Donny Ball warm-up

ICC Mens T20 World Cup Ahmedabad, March 7: The days of warm-up exercises have long been a passe in international cricket and teams now play games

How Army trailblazers inspired generations of women officers

Two women, Lt Col Randhawa (retd) and Major Jhingan (retd), shattered military barriers. Randhawa became India's first war widow officer after he

US-Israel Iran War Live: As war enters day 9, Israels Netanyahu says attack on Iran will continue with full force

Chakaravarthy bowled too full or too short: Chawla

ICC Mens T20 World Cup New Delhi, March 7: Mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy has paid the price for bowling too full or too short in the last t

What happens if IND vs NZ final is washed out?

ICC Mens T20 World Cup Ahmedabad, March 7: Defending champions India will look to create history when they face New Zealand in the final of the T

Uttar Pradesh: 2.4 crore names dropped in poll rolls since SIR announced

Uttar Pradesh's voter count is approaching 13 crore. A voter roll revision exercise is nearing completion. Notices were issued and hearings held

NZ will be at their best regardless of soil: Doull

ICC Mens T20 World Cup New Delhi, March 7: Former Simon Doull believes New Zealand national cricket team will not be overly concerned about the t

NZ must win or inherit chokers tag: Dale Steyn

ICC Mens T20 World Cup New Delhi, March 7: South Africa pace great Dale Steyn says New Zealand would deserve to inherit the unwanted chokers tag

To Ease Pressure: Trump on US Allowing India to Accept Russian Oil

Trump said he would consider additional measures if needed to ease pressure on global oil markets

Iran's de facto leader says Iran will not surrender or stop its attacks

Iran's top security official vows no surrender and retaliatory strikes, holding President Trump responsible for Ayatollah Khamenei's death. The n

Bullied Kid, Estranged Student, Bradman of Bowling The Jasprit Bumrah Story

It has been 10 years since Kishore Trivedi last spoke with Jasprit Bumrah. But he's proud of his favourite student.

Peaceful Nepal elections historic, ready to work with new government: PM Modi

Nepal's elections saw a landslide victory for Balendra Shah's Rastriya Swatantra Party. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Nepal on its p

Delhi woman hides in Uttarakhand forest overnight to escape rape attempt by taxi driver

To save herself, the woman ran towards the woods and hid in the forest overnight. She somehow managed to reach Patwa Dangar village on Friday (Ma

Government to hire 1,000 professionals to help exporters

The government is set to recruit 1,000 young professionals to boost India's export potential. These individuals will work with businesses nationw

Trump says he'll hit Iran harder as Iranian president apologizes to neighbors

Tensions escalate as President Trump warns of more strikes on Iran. Drones hit Iraq's Sulaymaniyah, killing one. Israel strikes Tehran fuel stora

Trump says doesn't want Kurds to launch offensive against Iran

President Donald Trump stated Saturday that the U.S. does not want Kurdish forces to launch an offensive against Iran, despite previously express

Trump suggests US troops could be sent to secure Iran's uranium

President Donald Trump suggested the possibility of deploying ground troops into Iran to secure its enriched uranium stockpiles as part of effort

Trump says school strike 'done by Iran'

President Trump blamed Iran for a deadly school strike in Minab, citing their munitions' inaccuracy. Iranian authorities reported over 150 deaths

LIVE IsraelUS attack on Iran Day 9: Iran leadership candidate Mojtaba Khamenei injured in Israeli attack

The USIsrael war on Iran entered its ninth day on Sunday, March 8, amid intensifying military exchanges and mounting political tensions in Tehran

OpenAI Robotics head resigns after deal with Pentagon

Caitlin Kalinowski, head of robotics and consumer hardware at OpenAI, has resigned, citing concerns over the companys agreement with the US Depar

87 acre, Rs 10,804 cr: HYDRAAs anti-encroachment drive so far in 2026

Hyderabad:In the two months since the beginning of 2026, HYDRAA has quietly reclaimed 87.83 acre of land worth at least Rs 10,804 crore, which po

Cos in West Asia build support units for staff battling uncertainty

West Asian companies are prioritizing employee safety amidst the US-Iran conflict, offering extended leaves and mental well-being support. Indian

Meghalaya Cricket Association eyes land for new stadium

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 7: The Meghalaya Cricket Association is trying to identify a land to construct a cricket stadium. Speaking to med

Governor felicitates state kickboxers for Asia Pacific medals

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 7: Meghalaya Governor CH Vijayashankar, felicitated meritorious players of the All Meghalaya Kickboxing Associati

Bayern steamroll Gladbach 41

Munich, March 7: Luis Diaz scored one goal and made another as Bayern Munich beat Borussia Monchengladbach 4-1 to extend its lead at the top of t

Dhurandhar: The Revenge trailer drops, takes the internet by storm

The trailer for Dhurandhar: The Revenge is finally out, and if fan reactions pouring in online are anything to go by, audiences are already count

UAE bolsters food security, stocks shelves

The UAE is bolstering food security by reinforcing supply chains amidst potential regional trade disruptions. Retailers are submitting daily stoc

Sussanne Khan remembers mom Zarine Khan

Entrepreneur Sussanne Khan hopes that every girl child gets a mother like hers as she remembers her mom Zarine Khan 4 months after her passing aw

Under fire over contentious song, rapper Badshah tenders apology

Police have initiated the process to issue a Look Out Circular against rapper-musician Badshah to prevent him from leaving the country, a day aft

Anupam Kher joins Prabhas-starrer Fauzi

The makers of the upcoming film Fauzi, starring Prabhas, have revealed a new poster featuring veteran actor Anupam Kher on the occasion of his 71

Surya Uday: Plucky New Zealand stand in the way of Indias date with history

AHMEDABAD, Mar 7: An insanely talented and incredibly consistent Indian cricket team will carry the weight of a nations hopes in its pursuit of h

Women Leading J&Ks Socio-Economic Shift

Ankit Patel ankitpatelkonch508@gmail.com To grasp the grit of J&Ks startup boom, look at 23-year-old Prathishtha V Johar from Poonch. Forgoing a

Seismic map rollback hits quake readiness: Experts

India's decision to withdraw its updated seismic zonation map and earthquake design code has alarmed experts, who fear it weakens national prepar

Why Womens Dental Health Deserves the Spotlight

Dr Gautam Sharma dr.gautam.sharma@gmail.com As we celebrate International Womens Day on 8th March, we speak of empowerment, equality, leadership

Dr Jitendra reviews Island projects with experts, Ocean technologists

Excelsior Correspondent KAVARATTI, LAKSHADWEEP, Mar 7 : Union Minister for Earth Sciences and Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh reviewed

Prime objective to make J&K vibrant, spiritual heart of nation: LG

UT emerging center of knowledge, art, philosophy *Heli-services for Shiv Khori to start in April Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 7: Lieutenant

Congress: US calling India 'good actor' is evidence of PM Modi's cowardice

Congress criticizes the Modi government, calling Prime Minister Modi's actions cowardly after the US Treasury Secretary praised India for agreein

Shah defeats Oli, RSP set to form next Govt in Nepal

KATHMANDU, Mar 7: RSPs Balendra Shah on Saturday defeated four-time PM K P Sharma Oli by a huge margin and set to form the next Government in Nep

Regime change must be peoples choice: Omar on Nepal polls

Hope India wins T20 World Cup Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 7: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today welcomed the elections in Nepal, saying th

CM felicitates frontline electric utility workers at Lineman Diwas

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 7: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today presided over Lineman Diwas celebration at Convention Centre here. Organ

SEC to initiate preparations for Panchayat polls with high-level meeting tomorrow

Revision of rolls to start with April 1, 2026 as cut-off date *Municipal voter lists to be taken from SIR Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Mar 7: The State

Are We Celebrating Her Enough?

Dr Daisy Parihar daisy.parihar@gmail.com Every year on International Womens Day, the world dresses itself in celebration. Social media timelines

LG extends greeting on International Womens Day

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 7: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, has greeted the women of Jammu Kashmir on the occasion of the Internation

Women a driving force behind progress of society: Sakeena

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 7: Minister for Education, Social Welfare, Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo today remarked that wome

Man killed daughter in Digiana, held from Delhi

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 7: A Madhya Pradesh (MP) resident, who was wanted for his alleged involvement in the killing of his 10-year-ol

Government takes steps to train 85,000 chip designers in 315 institutions

India's Chips to Startups programme is training engineers in semiconductor design. Students from 315 institutions are gaining hands-on experience

GH-oni badingchiwalrangko chelchakchina ASPF, Assam CM-ko molmolata

Tura: Assam-ni sima ari jolrango Garo Hills-oni Achik badingchiwalgiparangni naljokanina chanchina nanggipa ongani gimin Achik State Peoples Fron

Meghalaya-ni CUET-PG candidate-rang NE-ni apalchi rena nangjawaha: DHTE

SHILLONG: Meghalaya-oni CUET-PG porikkako segipa candidate-rang ia porikkako sena gita Northeast-ni apalchi ongkatna nangjawaha ine Directorate o

Mangsang-o chagrongenggipa nengnikanirangko nirokatchina CM-ko molmola

MANGSANG: East Garo Hills ajao donggipa Mangsang jolo dingtang dingtang nangnikanirangko janape, Achik Holistic Awakening Movement (AHAM), adokni

Indigenous Peoples Rights-ni bidingo Nokma Council-o chanchirimanga

TURA: Indigenous Peoples Rights ba adok-chigao atchikape songdongenggipa manderangna songsalo sasonni bidingo mandetangchi sason kaan baksa jatni

LPG price hike: Mamata calls for protests, Sidda seeks PM Modi's ouster

Opposition-ruled states are fiercely criticizing the central government over surging LPG prices. West Bengal's Chief Minister urged women to prot

Delayed Mussavi Reconstruction

The continued delay in reconstruction of missing and dilapidated Mussavis across several districts of Jammu and Kashmir reflects a troubling gap

Imbibe teachings of Guru Ravidas for harmonious society: Sadhotra

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 7: National Conference (NC) Additional General Secretary Ajay Kumar Sadhotra today called for imbibing the tea

Yasha Mudgal reviews functioning of Registrar Cooperative Societies

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 7: Commissioner Secretary, Cooperative Department, Yasha Mudgal, today chaired a review meeting at the Civil S

Saplings Intl School holds programme

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 7: Saplings International School celebrated its Annual Day with great enthusiasm and grandeur, presenting a co

Taliban wages war on women, but their voices roar. Here are 5 essential books by Afghan women

SYDNEY, Mar 7: There is something profoundly defiant, almost incendiary, about Afghan women writers. When the Taliban regained control of Kabul i

Shameful and unprecedented, says PM Modi; accuses TMC govt of insulting President Murmu

NEW DELHI, Mar 7: Accusing the West Bengal government of insulting President Droupadi Murmu during her visit to the state, Prime Minister Narendr

Indias rise is unstoppable and it alone will determine trajectory of its growth: Jaishankar

NEW DELHI, Mar 7 : Indias rise is unstoppable and the trajectory of its growth will be determined by the country alone on the basis of its streng

Irans president defies US demands but apologises for strikes on neighbours

DUBAI, Mar 7: Irans president said on Saturday that a demand by the United States for an unconditional surrender is a dream that they should to t

CEC rides on water metro, calls it a model for India

KOCHI, Mar 7 : CEC Gyanesh Kumar on Saturday rode on the water metro here and praised it as a model mode of transport for India. Chief Election C

TMC government has crossed all limits, says PM Modi over President Murmu's venue, protocol plaint

Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized the West Bengal government for disrespecting constitutional office and tribal communities after President

Doctors warn against frequent use of morning-after pills

Women relying on morning-after pills face health risks, doctors warn. Frequent use disrupts hormonal balance and menstrual cycles, with potential

LPG price hike: Domestic cooking gas cost up by Rs 60 a cylinder

Domestic LPG cylinders will now cost Rs 60 more, reaching Rs 913 in Delhi, while commercial prices saw a Rs 114.5 increase. This hike, attributed

The Himalayas and the Mighty Five S

Rajan Kotru rajan@rest4all.com Evoking mystique, the multi-faceted significance of the Himalayas can hardly be overstated as it defines the geolo

EAM Jaishankar: Let Iranian ship dock on humanitarian grounds

India's ascent is unstoppable, driven by its own strength, not others' missteps, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar asserted. He confirmed In

Rapper-politician Balendra to take over as Nepal PM

Kathmandu, March 7: Rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shahs RSP is all set to form the next government in Nepal after securing sweeping victory i

Trump threatens Iran, says he will hit harder

Tehran escalates attacks on neighbours after apology Washington, March 7: US President Donald Trump warned in a Truth Social post that more Irani

LPG prices up by Rs 60 in state

Shillong residents to now pay Rs 1,005 per cylinder By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 7: Along with the rest of the country, the price of domestic

Ready to go to Rajya Sabha if party decides: James Sangma

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 7: Senior National Peoples Party (NPP) leader and former minister James P.K. Sangma on Saturday said he is ready

HYC slams MDA for promotion of NPP

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 7: The Hynniewtrep Youth Council (HYC) has strongly criticised the Meghalaya Democratic Alliance (MDA) Government

Congress sees notice against Om Birla as 'strong message'

Congress believes the removal notice against Speaker Om Birla sends a strong message about the undermining of the opposition under BJP rule. The

Group moves Assam CM for safety of Garo traders

From Our Correspondent TURA, March 7: The Achik State Peoples Front (ASPF) has written to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expressing con

Anger mounts in GH over GHADCs pending issues

From Our Correspondent TURA, March 7: Public resentment is growing across Garo Hills over the state governments delay in addressing long-pending

Punjab: Police officer beaten to death in village near Amritsar

An Assistant Sub-Inspector, Jagjit Singh, was tragically beaten to death in his native village near Amritsar following a personal dispute. The al