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Clean Energy transition part of Indias larger national, geopolitical strategy: Dr Jitendra

Excelsior Correspondent 28NEW DELHI, Mar 27: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and MoS PMO,

Haryana Issues 480,000 E-Challans for Overspeeding in 2025, Says CM Saini

Chandigarh, March 28: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced that in 2025, a total of 480,000 e-challans were issued for overspeeding

Govt brings SEM testing to strengthen Pashmina certification

Irfan Tramboo Srinagar, Mar 27: In a move to strengthen quality assurance and global credibility of Kashmirs famed Pashmina, the Directorate of H

Why Middle-East peace matters to entire world

Prof D Mukherjee mukhopadhyay.dinabandhu@gmail.com For over a hundred years, the Middle-East has remained one of the most strategically important

Attack on Electricity Department Team Raises Concerns in Bihar

Patna, March 28: A serious law and order issue has emerged in Bihars Gopalganj district. On Friday, a government team investigating electricity t

Jammu & Kashmirs Traffic Reality

Mohammad Hanief m.hanief@gmail.com Jammu and Kashmir today stands at a critical juncture in its development journey, where rising aspirations, ec

CBI Takes Major Action Against Cyber Fraud, Arrests Two and Conducts Raids at Six Locations

New Delhi, March 28: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has launched a significant operation against a large-scale SIM box-based cyber fra

Grand Ram Navami Processions Illuminate Jharkhand Amidst Rain

Ranchi, March 28: The celebration of Lord Rams birth festival, Ram Navami, brought a wave of devotion across Jharkhand on Friday. The states capi

EC seeks report on Mamatas provocative remark from CEO

With her statement seen as a provocation to TMC women workers and supporters to launch attacks at polling stations in rural areas, posing a risk

ED chargesheets Anil aide in RCom laundering case

RCom, Ambani, his close associates and some family members are under investigation in the purchase and sale of an apartment worth over Rs 70 cror

Maharashtras Tariff Reduction to Benefit Consumers Starting April 1

Mumbai, March 28: The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company (MSEDCL) has announced a reduction in average tariffs for consumers usin

Pilots of VIP charters can now refuse to fly in unsafe conditions

Noting that VVIPs use air travel frequently for electioneering and other purposes in (small) aircraft and choppers, DGCA said, Analysis of earlie

12L on Bengals 2nd supplementary list, but no clarity on who made the cut

As was the case when Election Commission released the first supplementary rolls close to midnight last Monday, there were more questions than CEO

India Faces Bangladesh Challenge in SAFF U-20 Championship

Mal, March 28: The Indian football team, fresh from a stunning victory over Pakistan, is set to face Bangladesh in their final Group B match of t

White House launches mobile app for realtime, no filter updates

WASHINGTON, Mar 27: The White House on Friday launched its own mobile app to provide livestreams and real-time updates straight from the source,

Defence ministry inks Rs 445cr deal for Tunguska missile systems with Russia, signs Rs 413cr P8I jet maintenance contract with Boeing

The contract for the procurement of Tunguska systems, valued at Rs 445 crore, for the Indian Army, was signed with JSC Rosoboronexport of Russia

India reaffirms strong support for Bangladeshs quest for 1971 justice

NEW DELHI, Mar 27: India on Friday reaffirmed its unwavering support for Bangladeshs quest for justice against the brutal military crackdown by P

IPL 2026: RCB look to regroup; CSK, KKR, MI hunt lost glory

BENGALURU, Mar 27: Besieged defending champions seeking to regroup after an unprecedented tragedy, decorated sides chasing lost glory, two stalwa

LG interacts with group of students from Army Goodwill School Saujiyan

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 27: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday interacted with the students from Army Goodwill School (AGS), Sa

RBI mulling e-cheques, widening regulatory ambit to include digital payment cos

MUMBAI, Mar 27: The Reserve Bank on Friday introduced the Payments Vision 2028 document, announcing various initiatives like introducing electron

DGCA issues new guidelines for aircraft operators flying VIPs, VVIPs

MUMBAI/ NEW DELHI, Mar 27: Aviation regulator DGCA on Friday issued guidelines for aircraft operators flying VIPs and VVIPs, including chief mini

Five J&K cricketers to vie for honours

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 27: In a momentous showcase of Jammu and Kashmirs burgeoning cricketing talent, five dynamic players fr

Iran says nuclear facilities have been targeted after Israel says attacks will escalate and expand

DUBAI, Mar 27: Iran state media says its nuclear facilities were attacked Friday, just hours after Israel threatened to escalate and expand its c

NIELIT Announces Recruitment for Junior IT Assistant and Other Positions

Chandigarh, March 28: A golden opportunity has emerged for those aspiring to join the National Institute of Electronics and Information Technolog

Compound archers dominate with mixed team gold, clean sweep in mens individual

BANGKOK, Mar 27: Indian compound archers delivered a dominant performance, clinching the mixed team gold and womens team silver, while also sweep

Hardik, Navneet win Hockey India Player of the Year awards

NEW DELHI, Mar 27: Star midfielder Hardik Singh and striker Navneet Kaur on Friday won the Hockey India Player of the Year awards in the mens and

Farooq expresses concern over worsening situation in West Asia

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Mar 27: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah today said that disunity among n

Unemployment dips marginally to 3.1 pc in 2025: Govt survey

NEW DELHI, Mar 27: The overall unemployment rate for persons aged 15 years and above in the country declined marginally to 3.1 per cent in Januar

Week-long sports meet of Bar Association Jammu begins today

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 27: J&K High Court Bar Association, Jammu is set to organize its Annual Sports Meet2026 from March 28 t

Def council clears Rs 2.4L cr proposals for procurement of more S-400 units, transport aircraft, desi Bofors

The approval for additional S-400 Sudarshan systems, which had helped neutralise Pakistani missiles during last years conflict in May and had als

NDA Leaders Urge Nitish Kumar to Resign from One Position Due to Constitutional Mandate

Patna, March 28: A significant constitutional and political development is unfolding in Bihar following Nitish Kumars election to the Rajya Sabha

NPS Trust Job Alert: Apply by April 16 for High-Paying Positions

New Delhi, March 28: A remarkable opportunity has emerged for those aspiring to work at the National Pension System (NPS) Trust. The NPS Trust ha

Tehran to enable humanitarian aid through Hormuz, 3 Iranian nuclear sites hit

Tehran has agreed to facilitate and expedite humanitarian aid through the Strait of Hormuz, the Iranian Ambassador to the United Nations in Genev

District Governance Rankings

The release of the District Good Governance Index (DGGI) 5.0 marks more than an annual administrative exercise-it offers a granular audit of gove

Govt constitutes UT, District-Level panels for Gyan Bharatam Mission

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 27: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has constituted a Union Territory-level Standing Committee and District-l

DC Udhampur discusses formulation of NMBA Action Plan

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Mar 27: Deputy Commissioner Udhampur Minga Sherpa today chaired a meeting of officers from line departments to

2 injured in road accident

Excelsior Correspondent NOWSHERA, Mar 27: Two persons were injured in a road accident in Dandesar area of district Rajouri on Friday. Reports sai

GMC Anantnag suspends 3 employees for administering expired IV to patient

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Mar 27: Authorities at Government Medical College Anantnag today suspended three employees pending an inquiry i

Natrang honours Neeraj Kant with lifetime achievement award

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 27: Natrang Jammu today conferred the Lifetime Achievement Award in Theatre for the year 2026 upon eminent the

Congress Criticizes Central Government Over Fuel Taxes, Demands Relief

Bengaluru, March 28: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, and AICC General Secretary Randeep Singh Surje

Samooh Theatre celebrates World Theatre Day

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 27: Samooh Theatre commemorated World Theatre Day by staging a compelling adaptation of the renowned satirical

Pandemonium in Assembly over Iran war, NLU; House adjourned, Question Hour lost

Why no protests when Hindus were burnt in Bdesh, asks BJP BJP legislators clash with Cong MLA, Marshals intervene Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Mar 27: P

Speaker calls for robust legal framework to curb fake news

DyCM stresses self-regulation alongside Govt measures *Pathania demands strict law, 36-hour takedown rule Bivek Mathur JAMMU, Mar 27: Speaker of

AIIMS Announces Recruitment for Medical Officer Positions Without Written Exam

New Delhi, March 28: A significant opportunity has emerged for youth seeking government jobs. The All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIMS) has rel

Fresh Israel strikes on Iran amid diplomatic impasse

DUBAI, March 27: Israel launched a new wave of strikes on Iran on Friday, further escalating a conflict that has rapidly expanded across the Midd

Maharashtra Aims to Provide Affordable Healthcare Within 5-8 Kilometers for All Citizens

Mumbai, March 28: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced on Friday that the governments goal is to ensure affordable and quality

Evidence insufficient: Spl Delhi court clears ex-MP Darda, son & others in coal scam case

The case stemmed from the allocation in Maharashtras Bandar and led to the first CBI chargesheet in the larger coal block controversy dating back

Supreme Court rebukes courts for naming rape survivors

A bench of Justices Sanjay Karol and N K Singh expressed concern that despite statutory safeguards and repeated directions from SC, such lapses p

Rapper-turned-politician Balen Shah takes over as Nepals youngest PM

KATHMANDU, March 27: Rapper-turned-politician Balendra Balen Shah has made history as Nepals youngest democratically elected prime minister at 35

BJD Urges Odisha Government to Reduce VAT on Fuel Following Central Excise Cut

Bhubaneswar, March 28: Following the central governments decision to reduce excise duty on petrol and diesel by 10 per liter, the main opposition

Israel says attacks on Iran to escalate

Jerusalem, March 27: Israels defence minister said on Friday that Israeli attacks on Iran will escalate and expand. Israel Katz made the comment

Twilight star Taylor Lautner to welcome first child with wife

Actor Taylor Lautner, famous for playing Jacob Black in The Twilight Saga, announced that he and his wife, Taylor Dome Lautner, are expecting the

India Supports Bangladeshs Demand for Justice Over 1971 Operation Searchlight Massacre

New Delhi, March 28: India has expressed its support for Bangladeshs call for justice regarding the massacre that occurred during Pakistans Opera

Ranveer, Deepika spotted post Dhurandhar 2 success

Actor Ranveer Singh, riding high on the success of his blockbuster Dhurandhar 2, enjoyed a casual outing with wife Deepika Padukone in Mumbai. Th

Jewar in the crown: PM to open NCRs 2nd international airport today

The PM is scheduled to arrive at the airport at 11.30am on Saturday, go on a walkthrough of the terminal building, and formally inaugurate the ai

Pakistans Diplomatic Challenges: A Spotlight on Its Diminishing Role in the Gulf Region

Islamabad, March 28: Amid rising tensions between the U.S. and Iran, Pakistans attempts to position itself as a mediator have faced significant s

Meghalaya lift Pencak Silat crown

Shillong, March 27: Meghalaya demonstrated its potential in another martial art form after being crowned Champions of the Senior National Khelo I

Tiger Woods arrested after Florida crashhere's what happened?

Golfer Tiger Woods faced arrest following a car crash on Friday. Authorities reported signs of impairment at the scene. Woods refused a breathaly

CBI Court Sentences Seven in Income Tax Refund Fraud Case

Chennai, March 28: A special CBI court in Chennai has sentenced former senior tax assistant Babu Prasad Kumar and six other individualsB Praveen

Donald Trumps Signature to Feature on Future US Currency

Washington, March 28: The signature of former President Donald J. Trump will soon appear on future American paper currency. The U.S. Treasury Dep

Indian ships face GPS jams, mine alerts in Hormuz

Ships in the region are reporting repeated radio broadcasts over maritime channels warning vessels against transit. Attention all ships This is t

Commercial LPG allocation to states increased by 20%

In a letter to chief secretaries of states and UTs, petroleum secretary Neeraj Mittal said only those industrial units that have registered with

IPL 2026: Why PSL Cant Compete with IPL, as Proven by These Three Players

Mumbai, March 28: The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 and the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 are set to take place simultaneously. However, wh

Russia To Ban Gasoline Exports From April 1 To Prioritise Domestic Supply

The Government of Russia on Friday announced a ban on gasoline exports starting April 1, aiming to prioritise domestic supplies and stabilise fue

Lockdown reportsharmful, baseless, says govt, allays fear

Home minister Shah accused opposition parties of spreading panic over the West Asia crisis, including the claim that a lockdown may be imposed. I

Digvijaya Singh Visits Ram Temple Amid BJPs Criticism

New Delhi, March 28: BJP leader Gaurav Vallabh has criticized senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh for visiting the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. Vall

Tiger Woods arrested on DUI charge after Florida rollover crash

Woods was involved in a serious rollover car crash in California that left him with severe right leg injuries in 2021

Congress Leaders Critique Fuel Duty Cut Amid Rising Global Oil Prices

New Delhi, March 28: The recent decision by the central government to reduce excise duty on petrol and diesel by 10 per liter has sparked mixed r

Provocative songs, warning to Muslims: Raja Singhs Ramnavami yatra in Hyderabad

Hyderabad:A Ramnavami procession led by controversial former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA T Raja Singh on Friday, March 27, turned into a sho

Manipur Chief Minister Emphasizes Higher Education and Skill Development

Imphal, March 28: Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh reiterated his governments full commitment to supporting higher education and ski

Mamata Banerjees Rule Under Threat: Minister Mangal Pandey Predicts Change on May 4

Patna, March 28: Bihar Minister Mangal Pandey has targeted West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee ahead of the assembly elections. He stated

Bhuvneshwar Kumar Poised to Make IPL History in 2026

Bengaluru, March 28: The 19th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) kicks off this Saturday with an exciting match between Royal Challen

Divine Sun Tilak Ceremony at Ayodhya: A Historic Moment for Hindus

New Delhi, March 28: On the occasion of Ram Navami, a significant Sun Tilak ceremony took place at the Ram Janmabhoomi in Ayodhya. Vinod Bansal,

Fertilizer stock ample, working to ensure supply intact: Chouhan

Freedom of navigation important for global economic security: EAM Jaishankar

Jaishankar said on X he raised Global Souths concerns about energy challenges, fertiliser supplies and food security in the session on global gov

Trinamool Congress Urges Chief Justice for Swift Hearing of Candidates Cases

Kolkata, March 28: The Trinamool Congress has expressed its concerns in a letter to Chief Justice Sujoy Paul of the Calcutta High Court. The part

Diabetic drug metformin found to act on brain

A study published in Science Advances by Baylor College of Medicine has uncovered a hidden brain pathway that helps explain how metformin lowers

Congress Ecosystem Compromised, Poses Danger to Democracy: Pradeep Bhandari

New Delhi, March 28: BJP leader Pradeep Bhandari has alleged that there exists a deep and systematic link between the Congress party and a global

Mizorams Development Hindered by Two Decades of Insurgency, Says Chief Minister Lalduhoma

Aizawl, March 28: Mizorams Chief Minister Lalduhoma stated on Friday that the state is lagging in development due to two decades of insurgency, p

Interview | Iran will never go nuclear, India can help end this war, says Khameneis representative

Our supreme leader issued a fatwa. He said nuclear weapons are forbidden, haraam. So, we don't have it. We don't want to have it. We are not look

Gujarat Crime Branch Arrests Key Suspect in Fake Currency Racket

Ahmedabad, March 28: The Ahmedabad Crime Branch has apprehended a primary suspect linked to a fake currency racket involving counterfeit 500 note

Vice President Addresses 20th Ramnath Goenka Journalism Awards Ceremony

New Delhi, March 28: Indias Vice President, C.P. Radhakrishnan, addressed the 20th edition of the Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Awards,

Unite to face West Asia crisis, PM tells CMs; urges to boost peoplesconfidence

While he focused on preparing for prolonged disruption of supply lines, Modi also conveyed assurance about the country being in good stead, sayin

Arun Govil Comments on Nitish Kumars Potential Rajya Sabha Move

Patna, March 28: Actor-turned-politician Arun Govil stated on Friday that the decision regarding Nitish Kumars potential move to the Rajya Sabha

US Hopes For Iran Meetings This Week To End Month-Long War: Trump Envoy

US President Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff said Friday he believes Iran will hold talks with Washington his week to end the month-long war

Govt slashes excise duty on petrol, diesel to shield consumers, oil companies

The windfall tax will also help the Centre partly offset the impact of the excise duty cut. Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs chairman

Tiger Woods rollover car crash, net worth, wife, relationships and children: Is golfing legend in serious condition or out of danger? Full explainer on accident, finances, family and career

Tiger Woods rollover car crash, net worth, wife, relationships and children are in focus after reports of a new accident in Florida. This explain

West Bengal Election Commission Takes Action After Violence, Suspends Police Officer

Kolkata, March 28: The Election Commission has directed West Bengals Chief Secretary, Dushyant Nariyala, to immediately suspend Inspector-in-Char

Father and Son Sent to Police Custody in Indore Murder Case

Indore, March 28: Kuldeep Chaudhary and his 18-year-old son Monish have been remanded to two days of police custody following their arrest on cha

Fuel Tax Cut Provides Relief Amid Global Tensions

New Delhi, March 28: The central governments decision to reduce excise duty on petrol and diesel has been welcomed by various sectors, offering c