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SC seeks response from Gujarat, Maharashtra on Bilkis Bano case convicts plea

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued notice on a plea by two convicts in the Bilkis Bano gangrape case, linked to the 2002 post-Godhra

Mastercard Move to focus on SMEs, education cross-border payments

It reaches 200 countries and territories, connecting more than 17 billion endpoints across accounts, cards, wallets, and cash. It also supports 1

Ali Larijani: Iran's ultimate backroom powerbroker

Despite his relative moderation, Ali Larijani played an allegedly central role in the bloody crushing of mass protests in January

Women in the travel and tourism industry; Challenges in India's defencetech startup ecosystem

According to UN Tourism, in 2024, 1.4 billion people travelled across international borders. The number for domestic travel within India alone wa

BJP-NCP candidates secure top posts in Latur Zilla Parishad

The Zilla Parishad elections were held on February 7 and appointment of the president concluded on March 16

6 Killed, 24 Wounded in Israeli Strikes on Beirut

Human remains were also recovered from the site and their identities will be determined after DNA testing, the ministry statement said

Will Larijani killing weaken chance of US exit strategy for Iran war?

The killing of Ali Larijani by Israel removes a key pragmatic figure from Irans leadership, increasing the influence of hardliners and reducing c

Word of the day - Incorrigible

Incorrigible means someone or something cannot be changed. This word describes persistent bad habits or stubborn personalities. It highlights tra

Krvvy is taking a function-first approach to design innerwear for women

Founded by Yash Goyal and Anant Bhardwaj in May 2024, the D2C startup is focusing on comfort-led innerwear and shapewear for Indian body types wh

SBI raises6,051 crore through issue of bonds

The bonds are issued for 10 years, with a call option after 5 years and each anniversary date thereafter

Iran War Live Updates: Strike kills Iran's top security chief, US hits missile sites near Strait of Hormuz with bunker bombs

Two killed in Ramat Gan near Tel Aviv after Iranian missile launches; eyewitness recounts the horror

Iran-Israel war LIVE updates: Tehran confirms security chief Larijani's death, targets Tel Aviv with 'cluster warheads' in retaliatory strikes

2 dead near Tel Aviv; U.S. military says hit Iran missile sites near Strait of Hormuz with 'bunker buster' bombs

We will Pursue, Find, Neutralise Him: Israel on Mojtaba Khamenei

Spokesperson Effie Defrin said that the Israeli military currently has no information about Khameneis whereabouts.

Trump administration defends Anthropic blacklisting in US court

The Trump administration has defended the Pentagon's decision to blacklist AI company Anthropic. This move followed Anthropic's refusal to remove

Morning Digest: Top U.S. counterterrorism official resigns to protest Iran war; LPG consumption slumps 17% in March on war-related shortages, and more

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Gunman killed and employee hospitalised after a shooting at a Georgia VA clinic, police say

A Veterans Affairs employee was taken by helicopter to a hospital after the gunfire Tuesday (March 17, 2026) afternoon

After Australia, Brazil Moves To Restrict Social Media For Under-16s

Brazil began implementing new measures on Tuesday to restrict minors' access to social media and prevent them from viewing violent or illegal con

Two killed near Tel Aviv after Iranian missile launches: Israeli medics

The emergency responder had earlier released a statement saying the two patients were found in serious condition, while police had confirmed repo

U.S. targets Iranian missile sites near Strait of Hormuz

U.S.-Iran war latest updates: Top Iranian security, military officials killed in strikes, death toll crosses 2200, missile alert in Dubai

U.S.-Israeli war has killed at least 1,300 people in Iran, more than 900 in Lebanon and 12 in Israel, according to officials in those countries.

1,600 Indians Return On 5 Qatar Airways Flights Amid Airspace Curbs

Around 1,600 Indian nationals travelled to India on five Qatar Airways flights on Tuesday, even as the airline continues to operate limited servi

Cesar Chavez controversy: What are abuse allegations against US labor icon? What will happen on Cesar Chavez Day?

Cesar Chavez allegations: Cesar Chavez Day on March 31, his birthday, was named a federal commemorative holiday by President Barack Obama in 2014

BJP lashes out at Congress for 'endorsing' USCIRF report

Daniel Dye-David Malukas video: NASCAR driver suspended after controversial live stream. What did Daniel Dye say? Details here

Daniel Dye apologized to David Malukas in a social media post, calling his comments 'careless'.

Jammu Aviation Transformation

The ongoing expansion of the Jammu Airport marks a transformative phase in the regions aviation infrastructure and economic landscape. For decade

Bumpy rides, cuss words and the city moves on

Vishal Sharma By far the greatest and most admirable form of wisdom is that needed to plan and beautify cities and human communities. Socrates A

Iran needs change of mindset not regime

K N Pandita knp627@gmail.com The ongoing war has brought ruin to Iran. The slogans, which the Ayatollahs deemed their jugular vein, were like to

11 MLAs defy diktat, expose Congress weakness in NDA states

RS Polls Show How Factionalism & 'Money Power' Have Hit Party

Tapping Fisheries Potential

The announcement of a Rs 100-crore Integrated Aqua Park in Anantnag marks a significant policy push towards harnessing Kashmirs immense but still

Don't Need Any Help: Trump Fumes At NATO Over Hormuz Support Refusal

Trump fumed that the US is not getting support despite the fact that we helped NATO so much, and said that it was in allies' interest to prevent

CII, CUJ ink MoU to boost industry -ready skills among students

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 17: In a significant step towards bridging the gap between academia and industry, the Confederation of Indian

Macron says France could help secure Hormuz only after bombing stops

Macron stressed any mission would require discussions and de-escalation with Iran

UEFA champions league results: Manchester City vs Real Madrid, Chelsea vs PSG, Arsenal vs Leverkusen

UEFA champions league: Real Madrid, PSG, Arsenal progressed to the next round after defeating Manchester City, Chelsea, Bayer Leverkusen.

SR College organizes interaction with JKAS 2024 Topper

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 17: An exclusive interaction session featuring its proud alumnus, Absyu Sharma, who secured Rank 1 in the JKAS

FOIJ urges Govt to strengthen support for MSMEs in J&K

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 17: Federation of Industries Jammu (FOIJ), representing more than 3,000 industrial members and over 5,000 MSME

Iran confirms security chief Larijani killed as Israel vows to target new Supreme Leader

The death of Ali Larijani represents a major blow to Iran, whose long-serving leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed less than three weeks ago

Florida man executed for killing a young mom who called 911 from his car begging for help

King's execution was the fourth this year in Florida and the seventh overall in 2026 including two executions in Texas and one in Oklahoma

President Murmu lauds Akshaya Patra Foundation for serving 5 billion meals to schoolchildren

NEW DELHI, Mar 17 : President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday attended an event at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre to commemorate the milestone

Health insurance priority for govt, to cover all by 2033: Sitharaman

NEW DELHI, Mar 17 : Health insurance is a priority for this government and it is expected that the country will have insurance for all by 2033, F

Perus Prime Minister resigns ahead of congressional confirmation vote

Denisse Miralles was appointed as Prime Minister in late February, after Interim President Jos Jer was removed from his post following corruption

Harmanpreet moves to 7th, Mandhana retains top spot in womens ODI rankings

DUBAI, Mar 17: India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur moved up to seventh even as her deputy Smriti Mandhana continued to hold on to the top spot in the

Modi Govts policies ensured Indians protection, energy security: Khatana

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Mar 17: Senior BJP leader and MP Rajya Sabha (Nominated ), Gulam Ali Khatana, today lauded the proactive and d

Xis books burnt in Nepal college; China lodges protest

KATHMANDU, Mar 17 : Multiple copies of a book by Chinese President Xi Jinping were burnt at a college in Nepal, leading to the Chinese mission he

Police holds Martyrs Memorial Cricket tourney

Excelsior Sports Correspondent KISHTWAR, Mar 17: District Police Kishtwar organized a Martyrs Memorial Cricket Tournament at the Sports Stadium i

U.S. Stock Market today: S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq beat war trends, end in green. Check top performing stocks

U.S. Stock Market today: Shares of airlines and travel companies rebounded from losses in recent weeks related to the U.S. and Israeli attack on

Israel says striking Basij militia in Tehran after leader killed

The military launched new strikes targeting more than 10 different posts across Tehran.

Iran Says Strait Of Hormuz Won't Return To Pre-War Norm As War Intensifies

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has warned that the situation in the Strait of Hormuz will not return to its pre-war state.

Admission scam busted in Jammu, consultancy booked

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 17: A major fraud involving lakhs of rupees has surfaced in Jammu, where several parents were allegedly cheate

IAP organises workshop on Pneumonia Assessment & Care

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 17: The Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP), City Branch Jammu organized the PACE Pneumonia Assessment; Care E

PK reiterates division of Kashmir into 2 UTs

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 17: Reiterating further restructuring of the region, including the division of Kashmir into two Union Territor

LPG supply disruptions amid West Asia tensions may strain power sector in J&K

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 17: Escalating tensions involving the United States, Israel and Iran in West Asia have begun to cast a shadow

Wangchuk hopes for meaningful dialogue

NEW DELHI, Mar 17: In his first public remarks after being released from jail, activist Sonam Wangchuk on Tuesday said he wanted to see the devel

Plus 2 Lecturers express dismay over non-serious approach of SED

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 17: The monthly meeting of All J&K +2 Lecturers Forum was held under the chairmanship of R S Salathia, Chairma

Most JJM water schemes in Kupwara incomplete

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Mar 17: Only two out of eleven drinking water schemes taken up under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) in Kupwara co

JKSA urges EAM to facilitate return of 200 Indian students from Iran

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Mar 17: The J&K Students Association (JKSA) today urged External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to intervene ur

Postal Deptt launches premium services

NEW DELHI, Mar 17: The Department of Posts on Tuesday rolled out three premium services, with 24-hour and 48-hour delivery guarantees for urgent

Strong Economic Performance in China During Early 2026

Beijing, March 18: The National Bureau of Statistics of China released key economic figures for the first two months of 2026 on March 16. The dat

Marnus Labuschagne Appointed Captain of Hyderabad Kingsmen in PSL

New Delhi, March 18: Marnus Labuschagne has been appointed as the captain of the Hyderabad Kingsmen franchise in the Pakistan Super League (PSL).

Kangana Ranaut Criticizes Bollywood Over Cheap Publicity in Controversial Song Debate

Mumbai, March 18: Actress and MP Kangana Ranaut has responded to the controversy surrounding the song Sar Ke Chunar Teri from the film KD: The De

National Farmers Fair: Agriculture is Not Just a Livelihood, But the Soul of Farmers, Says Ramkripal Yadav

Bhagalpur, March 18: The second day of the three-day National Farmers Fair and Exhibition 2026, held at Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour, wi

Outbreak of Meningitis in the UK: Two Students Dead, Minister Links Infection to Nightclub

London, March 18: A recent meningitis outbreak in the UK has resulted in the tragic deaths of two students, raising alarm among health agencies.

Sajjanar Warns Citizens Against Sextortion Scams

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Maharashtra Government Focused on Public Welfare, Claims Eknath Shinde

New Delhi, March 18: Eknath Shinde, the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, addressed the states political landscape and the functioning of the

Israel Vows To Neutralise Iran's New Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei

Israel's military on Tuesday vowed to hunt down and eutralise Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei, after saying it had killed the Islamic

Exciting Job Opportunities at IIT Delhi: Apply for Non-Teaching Positions by April 8

New Delhi, March 18: A fantastic opportunity has emerged for those aspiring to work at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi. The instit

After revocation of suspension, Congress MPs insist protest was for Opposition rights, question Speaker

Congress MPs, whose suspension was revoked, asserted their dignified protest aimed at securing the right for LoP Rahul Gandhi and other oppositio

CBI Arrests Fugitive in Long-Standing Bank Fraud Case

New Delhi, March 18: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has achieved a significant breakthrough in a long-pending bank fraud case by arres

Hyderabad Youth Courage Page Restricted In India

Hyderabad Youth Courage (HYC) and followed by over eight million users,

Minister Ashish Sood Unveils Bharat Yuva Connect Initiative to Empower Youth

New Delhi, March 18: Minister Ashish Sood of the Delhi government provided insights on the Bharat Yuva Connect initiative on Tuesday. During a pr

Coconut Water: Natures Hydration Elixir for Summer

New Delhi, March 18: As summer approaches, temperatures are rising across the country. It is crucial to keep the body hydrated and cool during th

Sonam Wangchuk Advocates for Meaningful Dialogue After Release from Detention

New Delhi, March 18: Activist Sonam Wangchuk from Ladakh stated on Tuesday that the governments willingness to engage in creative and meaningful

PIB Debunks Fake BSNL KYC Suspension Claims

New Delhi, March 18: A message claiming that Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has suspended its KYC (Know Your Customer) process under the dir

Akshaya Patra Celebrates 25 Years of Service, Crosses Historic 5 Billion Meals Milestone

President Murmu underscored the significance of a nourished and educated society in realizing our national resolve to build Viksit Bharat by the

Claude down, when will AI chatbot be back up, and how to fix API error 500 message? Claude outage affected regions, service status updates

Claude down, when will AI chatbot be back up, and how to fix API error 500 message remains a top search as users report outages. Thousands faced

Karnataka Assembly Speaker Issues Warning Over Delayed Responses to Legislators Questions

Bengaluru, March 18: Karnataka Assembly Speaker U.T. Khader has expressed serious concern regarding the governments delay in responding to legisl

NDC Officials Meet CM Bhupendra Patel, Eager to Learn About Gujarats Development Journey

Gandhinagar, March 18: On Tuesday, a delegation of members participating in the National Defence College (NDC) study program from New Delhi met w

Hyderabad Scientist Dr. Venkatesh Devanur Elected President of World Neem Organisation

The organisation aims to boost neem cultivation

Controversy Surrounds Sarke Chunar Teri: Dr. Yoganand Giri Calls for Action Against Bollywood

Mirzapur, March 18: The controversy surrounding the song Sarke Chunar Teri from the film KD: The Devil continues to escalate. Religious and socia

BJPdiluting rural job scheme: Chhattisgarh Congress stages protest

Nitish Kumars Rajya Sabha Move Sparks Discontent Among Bihars Public, Says Anand Mohan

Patna, March 18: Former MP Anand Mohan has expressed dissatisfaction over Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumars decision to join the Rajya Sabha. In

Russia is joining U.S.-Iran war? Moscow is sharing satellite imagery, drone technology with Tehran, claims report

Donald Trumps indignant response to allies refusal to get involved in the war underscored that the conflict now in its third week and causing re

Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma Meets Central Ministers in New Delhi to Discuss State Development

New Delhi, March 18: Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma met with several central ministers and senior BJP leaders on Tuesday in New Delhi.

The Rise of Navin Nischal: From Gold Medalist to Bollywood Star

Mumbai, March 18: In the 1970s, Hindi cinema saw the emergence of many new talents, but few carved a distinct identity through their education an

Ensuring good nutrition for a child is an investment for Viksit Bharat: President Murmu

Controversy Erupts Over Iftar Party on Ganges in Varanasi

Mumbai, March 18: S.T. Hasan, a leader of the Samajwadi Party, has criticized a video showing Muslim youths hosting an Iftar party on a boat in t

Is Israeli PM new video with US envoy AI generated? Benjamin Netanyahu death rumors explained

Is Israeli PM new video with US envoy Mike Huckabee AI generated? question trends as videos show him alive. Social media claims AI use, finger gl

Kerala High Court Denies Relief to Former MLA Antony Raju, Election Bid in Jeopardy

Kochi, March 18: Former MLA Antony Raju has received a significant setback ahead of the assembly elections. The Kerala High Court rejected his pl

Centre and State government have failed to manage LPG shortage: NCP-SP leader Jayant Patil

LPG shortage has created a panic situation in Maharashtra with people queuing outside the distribution centres

BJP Lawmakers Storm Telangana Assembly with Farmer Grievances, Demand Crop Insurance and Loan Waivers

Led by party MLAs A Maheshwar Reddy, Palvai Harish, and Payal Shankar, the saffron brigade gathered at the Martyrs Memorial in Gun Park before ma