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Game Of Thrones Actor Michael Patrick Dies At 35

Michael Patrick featured in 'Game of Thrones Season 6' in 2016.

Israel 'evil and a curse for humanity', says Pakistan's Defence Minister; Netanyahu's team slams in outrage

Israel has responded with fury to Pakistan Defence Minsiter Khawaja Asif's statement, denouncing Islamabad's mediation pitch and vowing to defend

AIMIM Ends Alliance with Humayun Kabirs Party, To Contest Bengal Polls Solo

Party cites concerns over remarks on Muslim integrity, says it will independently contest West Bengal elections to represent marginalised communi

India mulls payment lags, checks for senior citizens as digital fraud rises, RBI paper shows

The Reserve Bank of India is proposing new rules to combat rising online fraud. High-value digital payments may face a one-hour delay. Extra chec

Live:Netanyahu Rules Out Lebanon Ceasefire, Vows Continued Strikes on Hezbollah

Israel pushes for disarmament talks with Lebanon even as military operations intensify and ceasefire claims remain disputed

Setback for arms consultant, Delhi HC upholds 'fugitive offender' tag

Delhi High Court has affirmed a trial court's decision labeling UK-based arms consultant Sanjay Bhandari a fugitive economic offender in a money

CPM's Baby writes to CEC on West Bengal SIR

Pawan Khera's pre-arrest bail plea: HC holds order for today

Deadly Drone Strike Hits Wedding in Darfur, 30 Killed

UN condemns attack in Darfur as war between Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces escalates, with mounting civilian toll

Melania Trump Denies Epstein Links, Calls Allegations Baseless Lies

First lady rejects allegations of links to Jeffrey Epstein, calls them politically motivated and urges Congress to hear victims testimonies

US Republicans block bid to rein in Trump's Iran war powers

House Republicans blocked a Democratic attempt to end U.S. attacks on Iran, continuing to prevent efforts to limit President Trump's war powers.

City beneath the concrete| Review of Neha Sinhas Wild Capital

Sinha switches effortlessly between a well-researched field report and an intensely personal memoir

African proverb of the day: If You Want to Go Fast, Go Alone; If You Want to Go Far, Go Together

African proverb of the day: If You Want to Go Fast, Go Alone; If You Want to Go Far, Go Together It reminds us that speed may bring quick results

AP High Court Warns of Dangerous Trend as Social Media Misuse Goes Unpunished

Hearing Sajjala Bhargava Reddys plea, court questions lax enforcement, delays in probe, and lack of deterrence against abusive and threatening on

US Iran War Live Updates: Iran 'does not seek war', says supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei; vows not to 'renounce legitimate rights'

Sushasan Babu heads to Delhi: Nitish Kumar set to take Rajya Sabha oath today

Senior Bihar leader and states longest-serving Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is set to take oath as a member of the Rajya Sabha on Friday. His shif

Morning Brief Podcast: For Indias Exporters, Its One Battle After Another

Review | Mohammed Hanifs unrelenting gaze in new novel, Rebel English Academy

The novel may, however, fail to satisfy admirers of his tangy irreverence

Delhi HC refers dispute over use of Tridev song in Dhurandhar 2 to mediation

In its plea, Trimurti Films, makers of Tridev, alleged that Dhurandhar 2s track Rang De Lal (Oye Oye) used Tridevs track Tirchi Topi Wale without

Pakistan Faces Severe Tuberculosis Crisis with 140 Deaths Daily

Islamabad, April 10: Pakistan continues to grapple with tuberculosis (TB), one of the deadliest diseases, claiming thousands of lives each year.

Sunali fights 'Bangladeshi' tag, but parents are on electoral roll

Womens Reservation Bill Reflects PM Modis Commitment, Say Padma Awardees

New Delhi, April 10: Padma awardees Shashi Soni and Bhimavva Doddabalappa Shillekyathara welcomed the Womens Reservation Bill on Thursday. They s

Odisha, MP, UP, and Jharkhand Secure Semifinal Spots in Sub Junior Womens National Hockey Championship

Ranchi, April 10: The 16th Hockey India Sub Junior Womens National Championship 2026 reached an exciting stage as Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar P

Cash Seized in Bilaspur: Amit Baghel of Johar Chhattisgarh Party Granted Relief by High Court

Bilaspur, April 10: In a significant operation, police in Bilaspur seized a large sum of cash under suspicious circumstances. Meanwhile, Amit Bag

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri meets Marco Rubio; U.S. diplomat to visit India next month

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio reviewed bilateral relationships, especially trade, critical minerals, def

AIMIM Fights with Full Force in Bengal Elections: Waris Pathan

Mumbai, April 10: AIMIM leader Waris Pathan has stated that the upcoming elections in West Bengal are a battle between two sides of the same coin

Divya Achieves Fourth Place at ISSF World Cup, Gajanan Finishes Fifth

New Delhi, April 10: In the ongoing ISSF World Cup Rifle/Pistol event, Divya TS secured fourth place in the womens 25-meter pistol competition, w

ED traces realtor's links to netas, babus in Bengal

Road Safety in India: 45% of Fatalities Involve Two-Wheelers, Says Harsh Malhotra

New Delhi, April 10: Road accidents continue to be a significant issue in India, claiming approximately 180,000 lives each year. Harsh Malhotra,

BJP nominee, out on bail with 56 criminal cases, files papers

BJP's Rakesh Singh, facing 91 cases including the Vidyasagar statue vandalism, filed his nomination for the Kolkata Port seat. Released on interi

PM Modi puts fish on poll menu to counter Mamata's attack

Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the Trinamool Congress of failing to boost fish production in Bengal, a state known for its love of 'maachh-

NGT Directs MCD to Submit Timely Action Plan for Ghazipur Landfill Cleanup

New Delhi, April 10: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has instructed the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) to present a time-bound action pla

Karnataka Information Commission riled over government not recovering penalty from salary of officials denying info under RTI Act

So far, only 2.70 crore has been recovered from 3,084 Public Information Officers while the KIC has imposed a fine of 10.38 crores on 10,843 gove

India finalising agreement to supply oil, gas to Mauritius amid West Asia crisis: Jaishankar

The West Asia war and Irans chokehold of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway through which a fifth of global oil passes, had halted shipping a

Vaishnavi Adkar Shows Resilience Despite Narrow Loss in Billie Jean King Cup

New Delhi, April 10: Vaishnavi Adkar showcased her growing confidence despite a close defeat. She expressed that her hopes stem from her abilitie

27L out of West Bengal rolls after adjudication, maximum from Muslim, Matua belts

Murshidabad's Shamsherganj and Lalgola constituencies saw the highest voter deletions post-adjudication, with 74,775 and 55,420 names removed res

West Asia War: Israel yields after nearly breaking US' olive branch

West Asia War: Israel wants direct talks with Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah. This comes after heavy bombardment in Lebanon. US President Donald Tru

Coal Supply Begins from Gare Palma Sector-2 Mine, Enhancing Energy Link Between Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra

New Delhi, April 10: In a significant development for Indias energy sector, coal supply from the Gare Palma Sector-2 (GP2) coal mine in Raigarh d

Sriperumbudur: In martyr's land, Congress chief fights a tough battle

Congress insists on the Sriperumbudur seat, the memorial site of Rajiv Gandhi. K Selvaperunthagai, the incumbent MLA, is seeking reelection. Howe

Foreign Secretary Meets Marco Rubio; US Diplomat To Visit India Next Month

India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri had a productive meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who is set to visit India next month.

BCCI Mourns the Passing of Former Cricketer CD Gopinath

Mumbai, April 10: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) expressed its condolences on the passing of former cricketer CD Gopinath, who

West Bengal: Presiding officer in 12 polls now finds himself out of rolls

Bengal's electoral rolls are in disarray as long-time voters, including a 97-year-old Partition refugee and a retired teacher, find their names s

Controversy Erupts After Arrested Suspect Dies in Bihars Eastern Champaran

Patna, April 10: Following a recent tragedy involving toxic alcohol in Bihars Eastern Champaran, police have intensified their crackdown on alcoh

Tamannaah Bhatia: Few roles for women in film industry

Actor Tamannaah Bhatia opened up about the limited opportunities available to female actors in the film industry, emphasizing how rare it is for

Grand Celebration of Bhim Jyoti Utsav 2026 to Begin in New Delhi

New Delhi, April 10: The Minister for Social Welfare and Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Other Backward Classes Welfare, Ravindra Indraj

Love on the Spectrum stars Abbey Romeo and David Isaacman reportedly comes to an end after five years

Abbey Romeo and David Isaacman, known for their relationship on Netflixs Love on the Spectrum, have reportedly ended their five-year relationship

Sensex, Nifty halt 5-day rally

Mumbai, April 9: Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty buckled under heavy selling pressure to close with deep cuts on Thursday after investo

Remembering Satish Kaul: The Amitabh Bachchan of Punjabi Cinema

Mumbai, April 10: Satish Kaul was once a superstar in the Punjabi film industry. Fans affectionately referred to him as the Amitabh Bachchan of P

Baba Jitto The forgotten farmer who predates Kashmirs political narrative

Shagun Parihar writetomlakishtwar@gmail.com History in Jammu and Kashmir has rarely been neutral; it has often been curated, filtered, and shaped

Rupee settles with 3 paise gain at 92.51 vs USD

Mumbai, April 9: The rupee settled with a marginal gain of 3 paise at 92.51 against the US dollar on Thursday, backed by a weak American currency

Iran war will slow global economic growth: IMF chief

Washington, April 9: The Iran war is darkening the outlook for the world economy whether or not a fragile ceasefire holds, the head of the Inter

Decoding the Middle East war

B S Dara bsdara@gmail.com Since 28 February 2026, when U.S.-Israeli coordinated strikes on Iran marked the beginning of a rapidly escalating conf

Khesari Lal Yadav Congratulates G. Krishnakumar on NFDC Chairmanship

Mumbai, April 10: In a significant move for the Indian film industry, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has announced the appointment

CBI registers FIR in Rs 550 cr IDFC bank embezzlement case

New Delhi, April 9: The CBI has registered an FIR in the alleged embezzlement of Rs 550 crore from the Haryana governments accounts maintained wi

CGC launches Empower Scholarship Scheme to mark 25-year milestone

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 9: Commemorating its 25 year milestone, CGC Landran today announced the launch of its flagship Empower Scholar

Patanjalis Vishva Bheshaj Samhita draws interest from Google: Balkrishna

Excelsior Correspondent HARIDWAR, Apr 9: Patanjali Ayurved Managing Director Acharya Balkrishna today claimed that Google approached Patanjali se

La Liga: Coach Arbeloa Defends Players Ahead of Girona Clash

Madrid, April 10: Real Madrids head coach, lvaro Arbeloa, defended his players on Friday ahead of their La Liga match against Girona. He emphasiz

Agriculture: The missing link in Indias essential services framework

Jagdish Chander Raina rainajagdishchander@gmail.com What a nation defines as essential reveals the priorities it chooses to protect. In Indias po

KRE launches new products in Kashmir

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Apr 9: Krishi Rasayan Exports (KRE) Pvt. Ltd., a well-known company in the agrochemical sector introduced sever

HMI to increase car prices from May 2026

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 9: Due to the rising input and operational costs, the Hyundai Motor India (HMI) today announced a price increa

Fitness allowed my body to bowl with full rhythm: Rashid

The Afghan spinner was referring to nine scalps in 15 matches at an economy of 9.34. It may have made some wonder whether his magic was on the wa

DyCM takes up industrial promotion, revival of struggling units in J&K with JCCI

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 9: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, is taking proactive steps to boost the industrial sector in Jamm

CWC meet over women's bill today

Congress Working Committee will convene Friday to deliberate on the women's reservation law amendments, following DMK chief M.K. Stalin's sharp c

Assam Elections Transform into a Peoples Movement, Says Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma

Guwahati, April 10: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated on Thursday that the ongoing assembly elections in Assam have evolved into a

Fragile truce in place, India reaches out to Gulf nations

India is bolstering its engagement with the Gulf as a fragile ceasefire takes hold in West Asia. Union Minister S. Jaishankar is visiting the UAE

Womens Reservation Bill to be Implemented by 2029: Milind Deora

Mumbai, April 10: Shiv Sena MP Milind Deora welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modis article regarding the Womens Reservation Bill. He stated that

Padikkalgladthe work on improving strike-rate ispaying off

The RCB batter stressed batting was not just about the strike rate

Madhya Pradesh Moves Forward with Uniform Civil Code Implementation

Bhopal, April 10: The Madhya Pradesh government has initiated steps to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) as part of its vision for One Natio

KKRs pace woes exposed as LSG pull off last- ball win

KOLKATA, Apr 9: Kolkata Knight Riders inexperience in pace bowling came back to haunt them yet again as Lucknow Super Giants rode on a stunning l

With just an hour to go, Congress pulls out of Baramati race

In a significant political maneuver, the Congress party withdrew its candidate from the Baramati bye-election just before the nomination deadline

Ambassador Preeti Saran re-elected to key UN body for new 3-Year term

NEW YORK, Apr 9: Veteran diplomat Preeti Saran has been re-elected to the prestigious UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR

Indians bag triple gold, Bangladesh win U-19 boys title

SHIMLA, Apr 9: Indias Under-19 girls extended their unbeaten run with a series of commanding performances in the regional qualifiers for the ITTF

Peaceful polling, record turnout signal strong democratic participation in key states: ECI

NEW DELHI, Apr 9 : Polling for elections to the legislative Assemblies of Assam, Kerala and Puducherry, along with bye-elections in four Assembly

Sabarimala reference: Courts not equipped to decide religious issues, Centre reiterates before SC on Day 3

NEW DELHI, Apr 9 : On the third day of the hearing in the Sabarimala reference, the Centre on Thursday reiterated before the Supreme Court that c

Historic Voter Turnout of 89.83% Recorded in Puducherry Assembly Elections

Mumbai, April 10: The Puducherry Assembly elections concluded peacefully on April 9, 2026, with an impressive voter turnout. A record number of v

Nepal PM sacks Labour minister for misusing post to benefit wife

KATHMANDU, Apr 9: Prime Minister Balendra Shah on Thursday sacked a minister for misusing the post to benefit his wife, 15 days after he took cha

LG attends musical opera Mata Sukrala Ki Kahani

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 9: Nation-building is rooted in our shared mindset. A strong nation stands on citizens integrity, common value

US ships, aircraft to remain deployed near Iran until agreement reached: Trump

MOSCOW, April 9: US President Donald Trump said that all US ships, aircraft, and military personnel will remain stationed near Iran until the agr

Singur land symbol of Mamatas failure, farmers feel duped: Shivraj

KOLKATA, Apr 9: Union minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday alleged that the land in Singur, where the Tata Nano factory project was shelved

Surprise reveal: Jonah Hill opens up about marriage to Olivia Millar and confirms arrival of second child

Jonah Hill has confirmed that he is married to Olivia Millar and that the couple has quietly welcomed their second child. The revelation came dur

Congress Protests Against Wheat Purchase Delays in Madhya Pradesh

Bhopal, April 10: The Congress party staged a statewide protest in Madhya Pradesh on Thursday, alleging delays in wheat procurement. Meanwhile, t

Delhi Chief Minister Emphasizes Drain Cleaning Ahead of Monsoon

New Delhi, April 10: Chief Minister Rekha Gupta chaired a high-level review meeting at the Delhi Secretariat on Thursday to address the persisten

Safety of Pilgrims is Our Top Priority: CM Dhami on Char Dham Yatra Preparations

Dehradun, April 10: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami held a comprehensive review meeting with all departments regarding preparation

HC refuses to cancel bail in JKSSB paper leak case

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 9: In the high-profile JKSSB paper leak case, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has refused to canc

BJP Claims Increased Voter Turnout Due to SIR: RP Singh

New Delhi, April 10: Voting concluded on Thursday in two states, Assam and Kerala, along with the Union Territory of Puducherry. In this context,

Suspect detained inside Army establishment in Jammu

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 9: A suspect was detained inside an Army establishment at Sunjwan area and later handed over to police after s

Israel PM authorises direct talks with Lebanon

Hezbollah leaders aide killed DUBAI, Apr 9: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that he has authorised direct negotiations

Govt nominates 20 officers as District Mentors for NMBA

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 9: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has nominated 20 officers, 16 of them IAS, as District Mentors to oversee

Yudhvir Sethi holds Public Darbar to address civic issues

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 9: MLA Jammu East constituency, Yudhvir Sethi, organized a Public Darbar at the BJP office in Kachi Chawni, he

J&K BJPs new State Executive to meet on Apr 19 for first time, adopt key resolutions

Political, organizational issues on agenda Nishikant Khajuria JAMMU, Apr 9: Newly constituted State Executive Committee of the Bharatiya Janata P