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Zeenat Aman Reflects on Her First Professional Photoshoot That Led to Iconic Film Pairing with Dev Anand

Mumbai, April 7: In the 1970s and 80s, Zeenat Aman made bold choices in her film roles. Known for her fearless, stylish, and strong persona in Hi

The Strokes announce seventh album Reality Awaits for summer release, marking first comeback in 6 years

The Strokes announced their seventh studio album Reality Awaits set for release this summer via an Instagram post reported Monday. The teaser fea

Sakeena calls students ambassadors of environmental protection

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 6: In a significant initiative aimed at promoting environmental sustainability, Minister for Education, Social

From First Steps to Future Dreams: Reimagining Learning for Every Child

Dharmendra Pradhan A Moment of National Renewal Every year, when school gates open to a new academic session, India witnesses one of its most pro

ATR flights from Udhampur to start from existing premises in next few months: Dr Jitendra

Directs authorities to accord highest priority to roads, water, power supply Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Apr 6: Reviewing the status of the

CNG Crisis Hits Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Disrupting Schools and Public Transport

Islamabad, April 7: Residents of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, particularly in Peshawar, are facing significant challenges due to a severe shortage of natu

CS chairs 18th meeting of UTLBC; pitches for achieving targets under Priority Sector Lending

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 6: To review the performance of Banks and line departments for the first three quarters of Financial Year 2025

BJP celebrates 47th Foundation Day across J&K with enthusiasm

Sat hoists party flag at Trikuta Nagar Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 6: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Jammu & Kashmir, celebrated its 47th F

Dr Jitendra donates Rs 88 lakh Critical Care Ambulance from his MP fund to Ramban

*Announces AWS for Banihal, Ramsoo, Gool Excelsior Correspondent RAMBAN, Apr 6: Reviewing the healthcare sector of district Ramban, Union Ministe

All J&K Jatt Sabha delegation calls on CM

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 6: A delegation of the All Jammu and Kashmir Jatt Sabha today called on the Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah and

DB wraps up PIL on blind schools

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 6: Bringing down the curtain on a decade-old Public Interest Litigation concerning facilities for blind studen

Major Drug Bust in Patna: 30,000 Bottles of Codeine Cough Syrup Seized, One Arrested

Patna, April 7: In a significant drug bust, Patna police seized a large quantity of illegal codeine-containing cough syrup on Monday in the Ramkr

KMVN gas manager dies, colleagues cite 'work pressure'

Noida Police Arrests Domestic Helper for Theft, Recovers 2 Lakh in Cash

Noida, April 7: The Noida Sector-20 police have achieved a significant breakthrough by arresting a woman who committed theft while working as a d

Hardik Pandya Cleared to Play Against Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2026

Mumbai, April 7: In a significant boost for the Mumbai Indians (MI), Hardik Pandya has been declared fit to play against the Rajasthan Royals (RR

EC seeks report on BJP pick's 'love jihad' remark

Andhra Pradesh Launches 100-Day Water Conservation Initiative

Amaravati, April 7: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu launched the Jaldhara program on Monday, aimed at enhancing water security

Rain forces abandonment of KKRs match against PBKS

KOLKATA, Apr 6: Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings shared a point apiece after their Indian Premier League match was called off due to incess

Success defined not just by achievements but also by character, integrity: V-P to students

CHANDIGARH, Apr 6 : Success in life is not defined only by ones achievements but also by ones character, integrity and the ability to rise after

Have fiscal space to support sectors affected by West Asia crisis: FM

NEW DELHI, Apr 6 : Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said India has fiscal space to support sectors impacted by escalating West Asia

ED attaches 944-crore assets in Piyush Colonisers case

The properties include land parcels, flats, and commercial space located in Haryanas Faridabad, Palwal, Rewari and Bhiwadi

Indian envoy, Nepals new foreign minister discuss bilateral ties

KATHMANDU, Apr 6 : Indian Ambassador Naveen Srivastava paid a courtesy call on Nepals newly-appointed Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal on Monday a

Army organises Volleyball tourney

Excelsior Sports Correspondent RAJOURI, Apr 6: The Indian Army organised an Inter Club Volleyball Tournament in Rajouri as part of the celebratio

Amit Shah mocks Rahul Gandhi over his petrol price remarks; says no shortage, increase in fuel rates

PUDUCHERRY, Apr 6 : Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday lampooned Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his claims of an increase in the prices of

Rupee rises 28 paise to close at 92.90 against US dollar

MUMBAI, Apr 6 : The rupee gained 28 paise to close at 92.90 against the US dollar on Monday, following the Reserve Banks measures to curb specula

British Indian ministerLisa Nandylaunches Hubs to support UK youth

LONDON, Apr 6 : Lisa Nandy, the UKs Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, on Monday launched the first set of eight Young Futures Hubs

Jambu Lochan T20 Cricket tourney begins

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 6: The Jambu Lochan T20 Cricket Tournament began today at MA Stadium, promoting sports and community en

Italian PM admits possibility of energy shortage due to Middle East crisis

ROME, April 6 : Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni admitted that if the situation in the Middle East was worsening, and the country could face

Indian Boxers Shine at Asian Boxing Championship, Three Reach Finals

Ulaanbaatar, April 7: Indian boxer Preeti Pawar has secured her place in the finals of the 2026 Asian Boxing Championship in the elite womens 54

AIIMS-B teams up with Dutch experts to bring personalised meds to patients

Police Seized 14 Cattle Shifted To Goshala, Counter Cases Against Gau Rakshaks And Transports Booked

According to the Pahadishareef police, the truck was heading towards Mallappally when the activists intercepted it and attacked the driver.

TSA wait times: Are airport security lines still long in the US? Heres what travelers need to know

Airports across New York and New Jersey are witnessing inconsistent TSA wait times. At John F. Kennedy International Airport, LaGuardia Airport,

Women Workers from Dibrugarh Tea Gardens Share Their Experiences with PM Modi

Mumbai, April 7: Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently visited a tea garden in Dibrugarh during his campaign in Assam. He engaged in conversation

Abhishek Attacks 3 BJP Agents, Left In Murshidabad For WB Polls

The Diamond Harbour TMC MP also blamed Mr Kabir, Mr Owaisi and Mr Chowdhury for triggering unrest to split votes to help BJP and hence they did n

Huge capital expenditure remained blocked due to non-completion of 167 projects: CAG

Information furnished by only two Govt deptts *Points out un-discharged liabilities of Rs 24,131 cr Mohinder Verma JAMMU, Apr 6: Raising serious

The Top 6 Umpires with the Most Matches in IPL History

New Delhi, April 7: The 19th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) kicked off on March 28. Heres a look at the six umpires who have officiate

BJPs core strength is ideological commitment, devoid of opportunism: Dr Jitendra

Party always stood for national cause Avtar Bhat UDHAMPUR, Apr 6: Terming that prophecy of former Prime Minister, Atal Behari Vajpayee made durin

Landslide blocks NH, partially restored for stranded vehicles

Hailstorm damages crops, Met forecasts rain Gopal Sharma/ Fayaz Bukhari JAMMU/SRINAGAR, Apr 6: As the Meteorological Department has forecast erra

SC seeks response from Centre on cattle intrusions on highways

NEW DELHI, Apr 6: The Supreme Court on Monday sought responses from the Centre and others on a plea seeking direction to the authorities to ensur

PP nabs 3 with 2 grenades, pistol

CHANDIGARH, Apr 6: The Counter Intelligence Wing of the Punjab Police busted a Pakistans ISI-backed terror module, arresting three persons and re

TVKs Peeve Over Campaign Restrictions Persists

The teaser of the film, directed by Umapathy Ramiah, had already been released, and it portrayed Vijays life, both professional and personal, in

JD(U) Workers Demand Nishant Kumar as Bihars Chief Minister

Patna, April 7: Political turmoil continues to escalate in Bihar, with increasing speculation about a leadership change. Discussions are ongoing

Security scare at Delhi Assembly, 3 held

NEW DELHI, Apr 6: In a major security breach at the Delhi Assembly, a masked man drove an SUV through one of the boundary gates, placed a flower

Court sends 7 foreigners to 30 days jail

NEW DELHI, Apr 6: A Delhi court on Monday sent seven foreign nationals, including six Ukrainians, accused of breaching national security, to 30 d

Two die, 2 hurt in mishap

Excelsior Correspondent POONCH, Apr 6: Two persons were killed while two others seriously injured, when a car met with an accident, on Surankote-

NIA begins probe into arms smuggling on border

NEW DELHI, Apr 6: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has launched a probe into the smuggling of arms and ammunition via drones across the In

Don't Care About Critics: Trump On Expletive-Laded Post Against Iran

US President Donald Trump brushed off criticism of his expletive-laden references to causing destruction in Iran if they failed to make a deal to

BJP Celebrates 47th Foundation Day In Tirupati

BJP state general secretary Sannareddy Dayakar Reddy hoisted the party flag and addressed the gathering, recalling that the party was founded on

CM Yogi Adityanath Celebrates Development in Azamgarh, Highlights Transformation

Lucknow, April 7: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated a newly constructed milk processing center by the Shri Baba Gorakhnath

Make details of magisterial probe into Ganderbal encounter public: Omar Abdullah

The Army on April 1 claimed to have killed a terrorist in Ganderbals Arhama forest area during a cordon and search operation

Delhi High Court Issues Notice on Kejriwals Request for Different Bench in Excise Policy Case

New Delhi, April 7: The Delhi High Court issued a notice on Monday regarding former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwals petition. Kejriwal has reques

IMF Urges Pakistan to Address Fuel Subsidy Irregularities

New Delhi, April 7: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged Pakistan to promptly resolve discrepancies in petroleum product pricing. Thes

Chanmari FC Triumphs Over Real Kashmir FC with 2-1 Victory in IFL 2025-26

Srinagar, April 7: In a crucial match of the Indian Football League (IFL) 2025-26, Chanmari FC defeated Real Kashmir FC 2-1. The game took place

Himachal Pradesh High Court Halts 5% Reservation for Deputy Commissioners in Panchayat Elections

Shimla, April 7: The Himachal Pradesh High Court has dealt a significant blow to the state government by imposing an interim stay on the powers g

Nine Police Officers Sentenced to Death in Sathankulam Custodial Death Case

Madurai, April 7: In a landmark ruling, the First Additional District and Sessions Court in Madurai has sentenced nine police officers to death i

Byron Allen to replace the Late Show with Stephen Colbert in CBS late-night shake-up

CBS is set to end The Late Show With Stephen Colbert on May 21, closing a major chapter in late-night television. From May 22, the network will l

Claims of 27L Bengal voters in doubtful list rejected, can't vote

Nearly 27 lakh voters in West Bengal face exclusion from the electoral roll as their claims were rejected by judicial officers. The Supreme Court

ED Registers PMLA Case Against Godman Kharat

The agencys Mumbai zonal office filed an Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR) under provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, b

BJP Celebrates 47th Foundation Day with Emphasis on National Interest

Ranchi, April 7: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) celebrated its 47th Foundation Day on April 6, 2026, with various events across Jharkhand, incl

RBI Job Alert: Opportunity for Medical Consultant Positions, Deadline April 20

Patna, April 7: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the countrys sole and largest central bank, has announced an exciting opportunity for youth aspi

CriticalRiver, Anthropic Announce Partnership

Through the partnership, CriticalRiver gains access to Anthropic's Partner Portal, Anthropic Academy training materials, support, and the first C

Tragic Road Accident Claims Lives of Four Young Men in Porbandar

Porbandar, April 6: Union Sports Minister and Porbandar MP Mansukh Mandaviya expressed profound sorrow over the tragic road accident near Porband

Exciting Opportunity for Medical Officers at NHM Chandigarh

Chandigarh, April 7: A remarkable opportunity has emerged for individuals in the medical field. The National Health Mission (NHM) in Chandigarh h

Congress Faces Backlash Over Controversial Remarks, BJP Accuses of Political Manipulation

Ahmedabad, April 7: The political atmosphere has intensified following a controversial statement made by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge. D

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha: People Support BJPs Development Agenda

Agartala, April 7: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha stated on Monday that the people are increasingly aligning with the Bharatiya Janata Party (

Madhya Pradesh Intensifies Efforts to Prevent Child Marriage Ahead of Akshaya Tritiya

Bhopal, April 7: The Madhya Pradesh government has ramped up its efforts to prevent child marriage ahead of Akshaya Tritiya. Detailed guidelines

'Bridges, power plants gone in 4 hrs...': Trump's chilling warning to Iran after dramatic pilot rescue

Trump Claims Iran War Could End Quickly if Conditions Are Met

Washington, April 7: President Donald Trump defended the ongoing war with Iran on Monday, asserting that the conflict is solely aimed at preventi

IPL 2026: Rain Washes Out Match Between Punjab Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders, Points Split Evenly

Kolkata, April 6: The 12th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 between Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings ended without a result du

Congress Pick For Baramati Bypoll Triggers Fresh Rift In MVA

The Rajya Sabha MP slammed Congress accusing it of taking the decision to field its candidate without taking the allies in confidence.

MMC Clears Road Development Proposals, Reviews 99-Day Sanitation Action Plan

Plans to develop lakes, promote greenery and strengthen self-help group participation were also reviewed.

Quote of the day by Johnny Depp: 'I suppose the only thing at 50 you can really start to look forward to is...' - lessons on aging, freedom and embracing life at middle age by Pirates of the Caribbean's Captain Jack Sparrow and 21 Jump Street series actor

Quote of the day by Johnny Depp: Johnny Depp shares thoughts on aging, suggesting it brings freedom and authenticity. He believes older people em

India Achieves Major Milestone in Nuclear Program, Says PM Modi

New Delhi, April 7: Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on the social media platform X that India is taking a significant step in its civil nu

Rupee To Remain Weak On Challenging Global Environment

The rupee closed up 4 paise at 93.06 against the dollar, after closing at 93.10 in the previous session (on Thursday). Markets were closed on Fri

Bihar BJP president Sanjay Saraogi hints party will get the top post soon

Nitish Kumar is likely to take oath as a member of the Rajya Sabha on April 10 and would subsequently step down as Chief Minister on April 12, wi

NCP (SP) Names Govind Mokate as Candidate for Rahuri By-Election

Mumbai, April 7: The NCP (SP) state president, Shashikant Shinde, announced on Monday that Govind Mokate will be the partys candidate for the Rah

North Carolina hires Michael Malone as new head coach after Hubert Davis exit

North Carolina has hired Michael Malone as its new mens basketball head coach, according to ESPNs Pete Thamel, following the firing of Hubert Dav

ICRISAT Launches 2-Day Training On Soil Health Management

Sustainable agriculture is possible only through preservation of soil: Thummala

Historians Attempt to Protest Against Alleged Demolitions of Chiraan Fort Club

Paigah family scion Obaid Ur Rehman had previously alleged that several portions of the Chiraan Fort Club were being demolished for the construct

Post-Maoist Period Sai To Present Blueprint Of Bastars Development To PM, HM

Sources disclosed to this newspaper that the key focus of these meetings will be post-Maoist scenario, with detailed discussions expected on the

Telangana Govt Pitches 'Heritage Partner Scheme' to Real Estate Firms for Conservation

Around 25 heritage sites have been identified initially, and officials said more publicly owned sites may be taken up under the scheme.

Supreme Court Orders NIA to Investigate Malda Incident in West Bengal

New Delhi, April 7: The Supreme Court has directed the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to investigate an incident in Malda district, West Ben

Quote of the day by P.J. ORourke: 'Everybody knows how to raise children, except the people who have them.' Life lessons on politics, war and success by American political satirist

Quote of the day by P.J. ORourke highlights the reality of parenting and public opinion. The quote of the day today explains how advice often com

TMCs Downfall in West Bengal is Inevitable: Jagannath Sarkar

Kolkata, April 7: BJP MP Jagannath Sarkar has launched a sharp attack on TMC chief and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee regarding the u

Free Cancer Screening Camp For Women At NIMS On April 7

The camp will be held on April 7 at the radiation oncology waiting hall in the NIMS Oncology Block from 9 am to 12 noon.

BJPs Rajiv Pratap Rudy Predicts Change in Bengal, Targets Mamata Banerjee

Patna, April 7: BJP MP Rajiv Pratap Rudy has made bold predictions regarding the upcoming West Bengal assembly elections. He criticized Chief Min

Supreme Court directs CBI to probe contracts awarded to Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandus family

Petitioners alleged that there was rampant corruption, nepotism and dispensing with a transparent and open tender system in the award of contract

In Bihar, the prohibition law has become a joke, says Tejashwi Yadav

Leader of Opposition in Bihar Assembly Tejashwi Yadav alleged that an illegal parallel liquor economy worth nearly 40,000 crore has emerged under

Mahima Singh Responds to Assam CMs Claims, Calls Legal Action Against Pawan Khera Daydreaming

Guwahati, April 7: Mahima Singh, the media coordinator for the Congress party, has shared her views on the ongoing accusations in the Assam Assem

HMWS&SB to Impose 5,000 Fine on Consumers Using Illegal Motors on Water Taps

The board has formed teams in the Core Urban Region Economy (CURE) area