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Jumat-ul-Vida observed across Kashmir

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Mar 20: Jumat-ul-Vida, last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan, was observed today across Kashmir with religio

LG, CM greet people on Eid-ul-Fitr

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 20: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha has extended his heartiest greetings to the people on the occasion of

Jumat-ul-Vida observed with deep religious fervour across Jammu region

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 20: Jumat-ul Vida the last Friday of fasting month of Ramzan was observed with religious fervor, gaiety and de

EC transfers in poll-bound Bengal will not change result: Omar

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Mar 20: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said the efforts of the Election Commission to

Academic Council discusses expansion of SMVDUs academic portfolio

Excelsior Correspondent KATRA, Mar 20: Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU) convened its 39th Academic Council Meeting under the chairmanshi

Police solve 3 theft cases in Baramulla

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Mar 20: Police in Baramulla have solved a theft case involving a mobile shop in Kunzar area and arrested the ac

Dilapidated NH stretch causes hardships to public

Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, Mar 20: The dilapidated condition of the National Highway stretch from BSF Gate to Panj Peer in Rajouri town has

SABLO urges SASB to continue with old procedure for Langar permission

Excelsior Correspondent LUDHIANA, Mar 20: Shri Amarnath Barfani Langars Organisation (SABLO), representing multiple Bhandara (Langar) service pro

Dogri Sanstha releases Inderjeet Kesars Dogri novel Badlde Rang

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 20: Dogri Sanstha Jammu organized an impressive and intellectually engaging book release function of the Dogri

Harshit Rana ruled out of IPL 2026

Sam Curran set to miss IPL KOLKATA, Mar 20: In a big blow to Kolkata Knight Riders, pacer Harshit Rana was on Friday ruled out of the entire IPL

CS Kundra interacts with public during Nyoma tour, reviews key development issues

Excelsior correspondent LEH, March 20 : The Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, is on a three-day tour of the Nyoma

Tsetan Angchuk appointed as chairperson for LTTA

Excelsior Correspondent LEH, Mar 20: In a significant move to strengthen unity within Ladakhs tourism sector, key stakeholders on Friday decided

Saxena meets PM, discusses development, making Ladakh leading tourist destination

Meetings with other senior functionaries likely Also calls on Rajnath to review infra works Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Mar 20: Lieutenant Governor of

India women to play one-off Test, three ODIs in SA from Dec 9

JOHANNESBURG, Mar 20: The Indian womens team will play a one-off Test during its tour of South Africa later this year, which will also feature a

Bhaderwah-Bani road restored; Sinthan Pass, Mughal road still blocked

Fresh snowfall in higher reaches Authorities issue avalanche warning Gopal Sharma /Fayaz Bukhari JAMMU/SRINAGAR, Mar 20: While the Border Roads O

GMC Anantnag faces severe faculty crunch

Over 50% Asst Prof, 91% Prof posts vacant Irfan Tramboo Srinagar, Mar 20: The Government Medical College (GMC) Anantnag is facing a severe shorta

Eid being celebrated across J&K today

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Mar 20: Eid-ul-Fitr is being celebrated across Jammu and Kashmir tomorrow with religious fervour and gaiety. As

Singapore historian on Indian community dies at 101

SINGAPORE, Mar 20 : Renowned historian Dhoraisingam Stephen Samuel, who spearheaded efforts to preserve Singapores heritage, including the Chetti

Maldives boat accident: Gautam Singhania safe, search on for missing Indians

Gautam Singhania was rescued with minor injuries, while two Indian men remain missing as search operations continue.

Empowerment Through Street Plays: Celebrating the Nine Forms of Navadurga

Lucknow, March 21: During the vibrant occasion of Vasant Navratri, a series of street plays based on the nine forms of Navadurga were performed a

Indian Government Blocks 300 More Illegal Online Betting Websites

New Delhi, March 21: The Indian government has taken significant action against online betting and gambling by blocking an additional 300 illegal

US imposes sanctions on Hezbollah-linked global financial network

The action aims to disrupt the groups financing channels, block assets, and restrict transactions tied to its operations.

India Maintains Stable Fuel Prices Amid Political Debate on Premium Petrol

New Delhi, March 21: The political discourse surrounding the rise in premium petrol prices has intensified in India. BJP leader Gaurav Vallabh cl

Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Manjeswaram set for another photo finish as key players line up

The UDF has fielded sitting MLA A.K.M. Ashraf of the Indian Union Muslim League, the NDA is fielding former BJP State president K. Surendran once

Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: RSPs battle for survival after a decade of legislative absence

Should the RSP fail to open its account again in the Assembly election, the resulting migration of cadre and leaders may well signal the end of t

CBI Interrogates Anil Ambani for Second Day in 2,929 Crore Bank Fraud Case

New Delhi, March 21: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) continued its interrogation of prominent industrialist Anil Ambani for the second

Congress Criticizes Government Over Silence on Middle East Attacks and Rising Fuel Prices

New Delhi, March 21: Congress leader Pawan Khera launched a sharp attack on the central government on Friday regarding its alleged silence over t

Farooq Abdullah and Omar Abdullah Extend Eid-ul-Fitr Greetings, Wishing Peace and Prosperity

Srinagar, March 21: On the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference extended heartfelt wishes to the people of the regi

Father Arrested For Allegedly Poisoning Newborn Girl In Belagavi

According to Police Commissioner Bhushan Gulabrao Borase, the incident took place on March 17 at around 2 pm when the mother and the infant were

Rajasthan Rejects Punjabs Water Royalty Claim, Calls It Unconstitutional

Jaipur, March 21: The Rajasthan government has firmly rejected Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Manns demand for a water royalty of 1.44 lakh crore

Shreyas Iyer Eyes IPL Trophy Amidst Challenges Ahead of Season 19

Chandigarh, March 21: The 19th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to kick off on March 28. Ahead of the tournament, Punjab Kings ca

Himachal Pradeshs growth in 2025-26 pegged at 8.3%, says economic survey

According to the survey, the per capita income of Himachal Pradesh is estimated at 283,626 in 202526, registering a 9.8% growth over the previous

Ramadoss Joins Hands With Sasikala

PMK founder S Ramadoss, who is heading a breakaway faction of the party after his son Anbumani Ramadoss walked away with the party's official cre

JD(S) Legislator Questions Inclusion of Party Workers in Prashanth Revannas Charge Sheet

Bengaluru, March 21: Karnatakas JD(S) legislator Swaroop Prakash has expressed strong discontent over the inclusion of party workers names in the

Fresh plea claims existence of Jain temple, gurukul at disputed Bhojshala-Kamal Maula mosque site

The court has granted two weeks time to the government authorities to file their objections after they raised questions at the maintainability of

Under fire over links with rape accused godman, Maharashtra womens panel chief quits

Party has asked her to resign on moral grounds, say NCP sources

Gujarat, Centre sign MoU under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0

As per the agreement, continuous water supply will be ensured in rural areas

Cricket Icons Reunite as International Masters League Returns for Season 2

Crickets greatest icons are set to return as the International Masters League returns for a second season.

PM Modis Social Media Appeal: A Call for Health and Wellness

New Delhi, March 21: Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently drew attention on social media with two compelling stories aimed at encouraging citize

Jharkhand to Establish Its First Medical University in Ranchi

Ranchi, March 21: The Jharkhand government has taken a significant step towards enhancing medical education in the state. A new medical universit

Unofficial Presidents rule imposed in West Bengal claims Mamata

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee claimed that the Centre was planning to take away peoples citizenship in the name of NRC (National Register of Cit

EC Lists 19 Ex-Judges To Head Tribunals To Hear SIR Deleted Voters' Pleas In WB

Most of these ex-judges have been assigned to chair the districtwise tribunals. According to the list published by the EC, Mr Sivagnanam will hea

No queues for LPG as Gujarat assures adequate supply, pushes digital booking

Residents from different districts reported smooth delivery services

India Aims for 50,000 Crore Defense Exports by 2030, Strengthening Production Capabilities: Sanjay Seth

New Delhi, March 21: India is set to achieve defense exports worth 50,000 crore by 2030. Additionally, the country aims for 3 lakh crore in domes

Israel Says It Killed Intelligence Head Of Iran's Basij Force

Israel said Friday it had eliminated the intelligence chief of Iran's Basij paramilitary force in a previous strike that also killed the force's

Telangana HC Admits Reinvestigation Case In Unnatural Death Case

The writ petition was filed by Ajay Kumar Sharma, father of the deceased

India Sends 2.5 Tons of Medical Aid to Kabul After Pakistani Airstrike

New Delhi, March 21: In response to the Pakistani airstrike on March 16, India has stepped forward to assist the victims in Kabul, Afghanistan. T

Hoax Bomb Threat Triggers Security Scare At Mumbai Press Club

According to police, the email was allegedly sent by an individual identifying himself as Neeraja Ajmal Khan. The sender claimed that as many as

Show cause notice illegal, arbitrary, say BJD MLAs who cross-voted in Rajya Sabha poll

Political parties can not issue any direction or whip to their members to vote in a particular manner or not to vote at the election, BJD MLAs re

Omar Abdullah questions ECIs sweeping transfers in poll-bound West Bengal

He said no amount of effort by the ECI to gerrymander will change the results

Bihar Chief Minister Launches Over 690 Development Projects in Gaya and Aurangabad

Patna, March 21: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar visited Gaya and Aurangabad on Friday as part of the fourth phase of the Samriddhi Yatra and i

EC constitutes 19 appellate tribunals to hear SIR cases

HC Upholds GHMC Act Provision On Consensual Land Acquisition

The petitioner contended that Section 146 was unconstitutional and inconsistent with the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acqu

Stalemate in DMK-CPI(M) seat sharing continues

The delay in finalising seat-sharing has stalled the next phase of identifying constituencies and announcing candidates

India Advances Indigenous Drone and Space Technology Development

New Delhi, March 21: Indias defense and aerospace electronics company, Samtel Avionics, has announced plans to expand into indigenous combat dron

Investigate incidents of black magic carried near Ajit Pawars home: Rohit Pawar

Labourer Beaten To Death In Drunken Brawl

According to police, the two consumed alcohol and later got into an argument

33 detained Bangladeshi nationals sent back from Tamil Nadu

They were put on a train to West Bengal with police escort and will be handed over to BSF

Delhi HC restores plea on absence of Section 377-like provision in BNS

Section 377, after the Supreme Court decriminalised consensual same-sex relations, continued to apply to non-consensual acts, offences involving

Chhattisgarh Assembly passes Bill to curb malpractices in public examinations

The Bill prescribed imprisonment of up to 10 years and fines of up to 1 crore for specified violations

Quote of the Day by Robin Williams: I used to think that the worst thing in life was to end up alone a deep and emotional lesson on loneliness, relationships, and true human connection from the legendary comedian and actor

This quote by Robin Williams talks about real loneliness and emotions. It shows why having the right people in life matters more than just being

Indias Infrastructure Sector Records 2.3% Growth in February Amid Rising Demand for Cement and Steel

New Delhi, March 21: Indias eight major infrastructure sectors experienced a 2.3% growth in February compared to the previous year. According to

In bid to reset ties, Bangladesh envoy calls on EAM Jaishanakar, commerce minister Piyush Goyal

Tragic Incident: Five Engineering Students Drown in Godavari River

Amaravati, March 21: A tragic incident occurred in Andhra Pradeshs Polavaram district, where five engineering students drowned in the Godavari Ri

Poonithura residents seek urgent steps to address water shortage

Redevelopment of Angamaly-Mannuthy NH 544 to be completed before monsoon, Centre tells HC

CJI recuses self from hearing PILs on panel to select CEC & ECs

Congress Announces Candidates for Kerala Assembly Elections Amid Ticket Controversy

New Delhi, March 21: The dates for the Kerala Assembly elections have been announced, and Congress has revealed its list of 92 candidates. Howeve

Traffic Advisory For Id-Ul-Fitr

Commuters have been advised to plan their travel accordingly and follow updates

BJP Appeals To EC for Two-Day Extension In Bypoll Nominations

The party has therefore requested the Election Commission to consider this as a special case and extend the nomination filing deadline by two mor

Manipur Peace Talks: Chief Minister Sends Formal Invitation to Kuki-Zo Council for March 21 Meeting

Guwahati, March 21: A significant step has been taken to address the long-standing ethnic unrest and violence in Manipur. The Manipur government

Denied Tickets, Murshidabad TMC MLAs Keen To fight WB Polls For Kabir's Party

TMC won 20 seats among 22 in 2021 but did not give eight among them tickets this time. This has triggered a revolt and desertion.

Nine Militants Arrested for Plotting Attack on Road Construction Camp in Simdega

Mumbai, March 21: In a significant police operation in Simdega district, authorities have arrested nine militants linked to the banned organizati

Every person with a phone today is media, a threat to free trial: SC

Bangladeshi national held for role in Gurugram bomb threats

Recruitment for Principal Technical Officer at NIT Raipur: Apply Now

Raipur, March 21: A significant opportunity has arisen for those aspiring to work at one of the countrys premier institutions, the National Insti

'We are not stopping': Israel intensifies strikes, claims key Basij leader eliminated in Iran

Irfan Pathan Advises Vaibhav Surya to Stay Grounded Amid IPL Success

New Delhi, March 21: Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan has offered valuable advice to 14-year-old Vaibhav Surya, urging him to remain grounded

Intensive Crackdown on LPG Gas Black Market in Gautam Buddh Nagar

Noida, March 21: The administration in Gautam Buddh Nagar is conducting a rigorous investigation to curb the commercial misuse, black market acti

Quote of the day by Adam Levine: 'Yoga takes what you have and molds and sculpts it, which is a much more...' - lessons on yoga, fitness, health and wellness by Grammy-winning band Maroon 5 singer of This Love and Makes Me Wonder

Quote of the day by Adam Levine: Adam Levine's quote highlights yoga's natural approach to body sculpting and self-transformation, emphasizing it

Trade Body Backs Telangana Budget, Flags GST And MSME Concerns

Federation president Prakash Ammanabolu said the budget presented by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy outlines a roadmap for growth, with focus on

Opposition Walks Out Over Private University Bills in Tripura Assembly

Agartala, March 21: A significant uproar occurred in the Tripura Assembly on Friday as members of the opposition, including CPI(M) and Congress,

Trump Says He Doesn't Want Ceasefire In Iran

US President Donald Trump on Friday ruled out reaching a ceasefire agreement with Iran, saying Washington has the upper hand in the three-week-ol

Iran in full power crisis? Trump claims no leadership left as Mojtaba Khamenei steps into spotlight

IRS shake-up delays 830,000 refunds, some taxpayers waiting over two months

Many tax refunds in 2026 are getting delayed in the US. The main reason is missing or wrong bank details in tax returns. Because of new rules, th

HC quashes look-out circular against Prannoy Roy and Radhika Roy

HYDRAA Reclaims 16-Acre Encroached Land

The land was originally allocated to Telangana Non-Gazetted Officers (TNGO) and developed into an HMDA layout in 2007.

Himachal Pradesh Strengthens Rural Drinking Water Services with Central Government Agreement

Shimla, March 21: The Himachal Pradesh government has signed an agreement with the central government to enhance rural drinking water services. T

Resignation of NCP Leader Amid Controversy Surrounding Godman in Nashik

Mumbai, March 21: In a significant political development, NCP leader Rupali Chakanakar resigned from her position as the Chairperson of the Mahar

Up To 10 Years In Jail For Paper Leaks: Chhattisgarh Passes Strict Anti-Cheating Bill

The government officials if found having nexus with the accused in the question paper leakage or any other lapses will attract imprisonment up to