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Govt takes over 57 schools linked to JeI

Fayaz Bukhari SRINAGAR, Apr 18: The Government today took over the management of 57 schools associated with the banned Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) acro

Ist batch of 432 pilgrims leaves for Hajj from Srinagar

CM prays for successful completion Irfan Tramboo Srinagar, Apr 18: The annual Hajj pilgrimage from J&K commenced today with the departure of the

With no DDCs, MLAs get major say in District Capex, Panchayat Plans

Meetings to give nod to start shortly Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Apr 18: The Government has given major weightage to the MLAs in finalization of distr

LG inaugurates Raj Kumar Thapa Memorial Museum, Library

Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, Apr 18: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha dedicated a Memorial, Museum, and Library in Rajouri to honor the lastin

Digital gold to gain ground alongside physical buying this Akshaya Tritiya: Analysts

NEW DELHI, Apr 18: Flexible and transparent gold investment options are likely to remain popular alongside physical buying on this Akshaya Tritiy

Poonch admin cracks whip: 172 absentees face salary cut

Excelsior Correspondent POONCH, Apr 18: In a firm step towards strengthening administrative discipline and accountability, the Deputy Commissione

SEC reviews revision of Panchayat Electoral Rolls in Udhampur, Jammu

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Apr 18: State Election Commissioner, Jammu & Kashmir, Shantmanu today conducted an extensive tour of Udhampur a

Medical Reimbursement Issues

When Mohammad Ashraf Mir, a Government employee in Jammu and Kashmir, learnt that his ten-year-old son was battling ependymoma a serious neurolo

Modi must step down after failure to get through his Govt bill: Karra

* BJP deprived women of 33 % quota: Bhalla Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 18: JKPCC chief, Tariq Hameed Karra today said that Prime Minister

MMI Preschool holds programme

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 18: In an effort to strengthen parent-school collaboration and provide insight into its unique teaching approa

Yajna is path to divine living: Swami Ramswarup

Excelsior Correspondent YOL (Himachal Pradesh), Apr 18: Highlighting the indispensable importance of Yajna in human life, Swami Ramswarup Yogacha

Series of measures taken to ensure safe, smooth Machail Mata Yatra: ADC

Excelsior Correspondent KISHTWAR, Apr 18: The District Administration Kishtwar, under the supervision of the Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Rames

Punjabs Nishant clinches 44th Intl Salora Dangal title

Excelsior Sports Correspondent REASI, Apr 18: Wrestler Nishant of Baba Fly Akhara, Punjab, clinched the title in the 44th International Salora Da

Transporters call for Valley-wide strike against Smart City bus services

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Apr 18: Transporters across Kashmir today called for a valley-wide chakka jam on Monday to protest the expansio

APS Ratnuchak holds function

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 18: Army Public School (APS) Ratnuchak organised a vibrant Orientation Programme for Classes I to XII at the K

TB Eradication Prog at Old Age Home Amphalla

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 18: In a significant step towards strengthening public health awareness and preventive healthcare, a 100 days

PM Modi slams opposition, apologises to women for bills defeat

WWE WrestleMania 42, Night 1 LIVE Updates: iShowSpeed Attacked By Logan Paul. This Happens Next

WWE WrestleMania 42 Night 1 LIVE: John Cena kicked off Night 1 of WrestleMania 42 and famous YouTuber iShowSpeed grabbed the headlines with a bri

Nashik TCS: Employee cites pregnancy to seek pre-arrest bail; custody of 2 male accused extended

NASHIK, April 18: A female employee of the TCS unit in Nashik, accused in a case related to alleged religious conversion and sexual harassment of

BJPs Dilip Ghosh waves UP playbook, warns of bulldozers

Man shot dead in broad daylight over past dispute

BAREILLY, April 18: A 50-year-old man was shot dead in broad daylight in a suspected case of old enmity in a village here on Saturday morning. Th

Dream moment to play in World Championship, says R. Vaishali after Chess Candidates title

Reflecting on the Candidates closing stages, Vaishali described the event as intensely competitive

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Samrat Choudhary govt in Bihar to face trust vote on April 24th PATNA, April 18: Newly sworn-in Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary-led NDA governmen

Musks SpaceX shapes up as biggest IPO on record, also bending rules to do so

Elon Musks space exploration company SpaceX has filed confidential papers ahead of a planned public company listing on the US NASDAQ stock exchan

Children exclusively breastfed show distinct DNA changes

An analysis of blood samples has found that children who were exclusively breastfed for at least the first three months carry epigenetic markers-

Why has Punjab introduced a new law on sacrilege?

Why does the State government say stricter punishment is needed?

Rajnath-led IGoM reviews developments in West Asia, calls situation uncertain, volatile

New Delhi, April 18: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday chaired the fourth meeting of the Informal Group of Ministers (IGoM), reviewing t

PM Modi, Amit Shah want to rule Tami Nadu from Delhi: Rahul Gandhi

Women stage a protest against Congress over the rejection of the Womens Reservation Bill

Women stage a protest against Congress over the rejection of the Womens Reservation Bill, at Tembhi Naka, in Thane, Maharashtra, on Saturday. (PT

WWE WrestleMania 42 LIVE Streaming: When And Where To Watch LIVE Telecast

WWE WrestleMania 42 LIVE Streaming, Night 1: When And Where To Watch LIVE Telecast

Is Indias Maoist insurgency finally over?

What remains of the CPI (Maoist) after recent setbacks? How did security operations weaken the Maoist movement so sharply? What internal division

DC Kathua listens to public grievances at Dhar Mahanpur; assures time-bound redressal

Excelsior Correpondent KATHUA, Apr 18: Deputy Commissioner Kathua, Rajesh Sharma today conducted a public outreach programme at Dhar Mahanpur and

Sakeena Itoo lays foundation stones for key development projects in Kulgam

KULGAM, Apr 18: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo today laid foundation stones for several ke

DC, SSP Ramban call for unity, support to Nasha Mukt Abhiyan

Excelsior Correspondent RAMBAN, Apr 18: Deputy Commissioner Ramban, Mohammad Alyas Khan, along with Senior Superintendent of Police Arun Gupta to

HSPDP tells govt to resume stalled border talks

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 18: Despite the high-octane optics of the first phase of the border settlement, the MDA governments regional comm

PM calls women reservation bill defeat act of political foeticide

New Delhi, April 18: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday warned the Congress and its allies that the women of India will severely punish the

India summons Iran envoy over incident of firing at ships in Hormuz

New Delhi, April 18: India on Saturday summoned Iranian envoy Mohammad Fathali and conveyed its strong protest after two Indian-flagged vessels h

PM Modi: Women must teach DMK-Congress a lesson on polling day

What led to the Noida workers protest?

What are the key demands of Noida workers? Why are workers dissatisfied with current wages? How are minimum wages determined in Noida? How has th

Rilbong-Upper Shillong arterial stretch finally nears completion

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 18: After years of missed deadlines and commuter gridlock, the four-lane Rilbong-Upper Shillong arterial stretch

KAS celebrates declaration of Khasi as official language of Meghalaya

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 18: The Khasi Authors Society (KAS) has welcomed the declaration of Khasi as an official language of Meghalaya, a

Probe ordered into assault on border residents by Assam forest personnel

From Our Correspondent NONGPOH, April 18: Following a complaint lodged by the Hima Sohiong with the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) regar

Police Raid 558 Pan Shops In Operation Safe School

Sajjanar said police had conducted a decoy operation following complaints from parents and found evidence that shopkeepers were selling tobacco p

Shillong protest condemns killing of kids in Manipur

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 18: The Manipuri Elders Consortium Shillong (MECS) on Saturday held a silent protest in the state capital to cond

Kanyakumari bucks Dravidian trend with Congress-BJP contest

JSU airs concern over rude behaviour of Jowai PO staff

From Our Correspondent JOWAI, April 18: The Jaintia Students Union (JSU) Jowai Circle, has expressed concern over complaints received from the pu

CBI Arrests Three Accused For Duping Senior Citizen Of 1.6 Crore

According to officials, the victim, a senior citizen, was allegedly coerced into transferring over 1.6 crore under the threat of digital arrest.

DMK and Congress derailed our effort, but we will continue to fight for women, says PM Modi

Modi campaigns for NDA candidates in Coimbatore

Biomining at Vedimara in North Paravur in final stage

People perform during a cultural programme, organised by the Bangiya Sahitya Parishad

People perform during a cultural programme, organised by the Bangiya Sahitya Parishad, to celebrate the Bengali New Year, in the city recently. (

Out Hai: Kohli Disagrees With Umpire's Decision; DRS Masterclass Follows

Virat Kohli's Royal Challengers Bengaluru could not register a win at their home ground, the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, in an IPL 2026 match against

93 Young Indian Institutes Of Excellence Launched To Prep Rural Girls For JEE, NEET, And CLAT

First-year programmes run MPC at KGBV Palamakula in Ranga Reddy for 202 students, BiPC at KGBV Jinnaram in Sangareddy for 202 students, and CEC a

Marketing Genius Babban Khan Inspired Generations Of Hyderabadi Comics

For many younger comedians, watching Babban Khan was a turning point.

Court seeks Sonia Gandhis reply in voter list case, next hearing on May 16

Did you know? A cloud can weigh around a million tonnes Fascinating science behind floating clouds explained

Clouds may look light and fluffy, but they are far from weightless. Scientific studies show that a typical cloud can weigh around a million tonne

BJP Stages Protest Against Congress Over Womens Bill

Urban MLA Dhanpal Suryanarayana Gupta, who led the protest, accused the Congress of blocking the legislation despite supporting it earlier.

Tamil Nadu election 2026: Long-pending demand of Chengalpattu constituency residents for better infrastructure remain unfulfilled

With a sizeable farming community, residents of Chengalpattu constituency call for water management projects; they demand that the authorities cl

Quote of the Day by Eminem: 'Behind every successful person lies a...'Inspiring quotes by the real slim shady, the 'King of Rap'

Quote of the Day: Eminem's words about success and critics remain relevant. His quote, 'Behind every successful person lies a pack of haters,' sp

Telangana HC Dismisses Plea In Madhapur Five-Star Hotel Case

The panel observed that the IBC has overriding effect over all other laws and that an approved resolution plan was binding on all stakeholders, i

Former RS MP, senior BJP leader Balbir Punj passes away

Punj had a long career in public life in politics and policy circles, and in the media

10th Indian ship crosses Strait amid firing by Iranian gunboats

Spanish proverb of the day: The devil knows more because he is old Life lessons on experience, wisdom, mistakes and why real learning beats intelligence

This Spanish proverb shows that experience is more important than being smart. It explains how people learn from real life, mistakes and time. Ol

AP Transfers Four IAS Officers

Surapati Prasanth Kumar has been transferred and posted as joint-collector, Polavaram district and also placed as project director of ITDA, Rampa

Dr. Ch. Srinivasa Rao Receives 9th Prof. M.S. Swaminathan Award For Climate-Resilient Agriculture

Dr Rao earned recognition for his groundbreaking work in climate-resilient agriculture and natural resource management.

Indo-US Trade Agreement: Cong Warns Of Impact On MSME

The Congress leaders expressed concern over the impact on small and medium enterprises, stating that many such units supply components to public

Rare Bear Visit Sees Farmers Chikoo Stash Snacked Upon

The farmer informed the local forest officials.

IAF orders court of inquiry into Sukhoi hard landing at Pune airport

Help Needy Trust Donates 30 Steel Wheelchairs to NIMS in Memory of Founder

The donation was made by Kavuri Kameshwari in memory of her husband Kavuri Venkaiah

Disabled Mans Family Thrown on Streets by Private Bank Over Unpaid EMIs

According to sources, the victim, identified as Bogam Gopal, lost one leg a year ago due to health complications.

Task Force Busts IPL Betting Racket In Warangal

The operation was led by ACP A. Madhusudhan. Police identified the prime accused as Thadem Bharath, 33, of Madhya Kota, who was allegedly organis

Will tackle drug abuse, ensure pattas for long-time residents, says Porkodi Armstrong

AIADMKs Thiru.Vi.Ka Nagar candidate says she allied with the party to seek justice for the murder of her husband, BSP leader Armstrong

Justice is served in Sattankulam

The judgment in the Sattankulam custodial torture case arrived with the fragrance of justice. The court found nine policemen guilty of the tortur

Opposition Raises Doubts Over Death Of Kharats Wife In Accident

According to the police, the accident took place around 12 noon when Shelke, Anuradha and her son were travelling from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

Lokesh Leads 16-Crore Effort to Bring New Life into Infant Baby Punervika

Lokeshs timely intervention, coordination, and assurance proved decisive in securing a 16-crore Zolgensma gene therapy injection, which has offer

Uptake rises but high entry cost limits workers access to 5-kg LPG

Most migrant workers say they use locally madecylinders and get them refilled from neighbourhood shops;govt. asks gas agencies to organisecamps i

Tamil Nadu election 2026: Sriperumbudur constituency voters say infrastructure progress does not match industrialisation pace

This industrial hub stands as one of the key drivers of Tamil Nadus economic engine. But, from traffic congestion, inadequate public transport, d

Relief for Chana Farmers as Centre Clearing Additional Procurement

The AP agriculture minister informed Shivraj Singh that Bengal gram cultivation had increased substantially in AP this year, with total productio

BRS Former MLAs Son Surrenders In Hit-And-Run Case

Rahel faced charges for the fatal accident, and police had registered a case against him after the victim died at the scene.

PM Modi expresses grief at death of ex-RS MP Balbir Punj

Prime Minister Narendra Modi mourned the passing of former Rajya Sabha MP Balbir Punj, remembering him as a prolific writer, thinker, and public

Naidu Wants People to Decimate Congress for Defeating Womens Reservation Bill

Addressing the gathering, the AP Chief Minister lashed out at Congress and its allies for betraying the women by defeating the bill, saying they

LDA Takes Major Action Against Illegal Plotting in Lucknow

Lucknow, April 19: The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) launched a significant operation against illegal plotting and construction on Saturday

36 life lessons from OpenAI chief Sam Altman that can change how you chase dreams

Turning thirty, the author shares valuable life lessons. Prioritize loved ones and genuine friendships. Embrace happiness and fulfillment, as lif

China Urges Japan to Abandon Militarism Amid Rising Tensions

Beijing, April 19: The spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Defense, Chang Xiaokang, addressed concerns during a press conference on April 17

Portuguese Proverb of the Day: Past Waters Do Not Turn Mills Life lessons on letting go of the past, acceptance, growth and why moving forward is vital

Portuguese proverb of the day highlights the meaning of Past waters do not turn mills. The saying reminds us that what has already happened canno

Vidya Balan Gifts Donuts to Raashi Khanna, Actress Shares Fun Video

Mumbai, April 19: South Indian cinemas popular actress Raashi Khanna is gradually winning the hearts of Hindi audiences. Currently, she is busy s

Political Heat to Add to Summer Sizzle Next Week

The scheduling has riled the BRS which has accused the Chief Minister of trying to steal the BRS thunder.

Two Child Marriages Foiled In Koppal Within A Week

In both the cases the students had not been attending school regularly for some time.

Final call for $1,050! Millions warned payments are ending foreverare you eligible?

Millions of people in California still have unused inflation relief money from COVID time. The payment ranges up to $1,050 and must be used befor

Drinking Water Pipeline to Be Laid at 230 Crore

Participating in the Swarnandhra and Swachchandra programme in Eluru city on Saturday, Chanti said the initiative aims to bring holistic transfor

Meghalaya Chief Minister Lays Foundation Stone for Multi-Story Building in Tura

Shillong, April 19: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma laid the foundation stone for a multi-story building in Dakopgre, West Garo Hills,