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Over 20 States Unite in Lawsuit Against Trump's Global Tariffs Post-Ruling

The lawsuit against President Trump's tariffs, spearheaded by states like Oregon and California, argues that the tariffs are unjust and burdensom

Nayanthara Buys 31.5-cr Duplex in Chennai

Adding another landmark property to her growing real-estate portfolio

A Tale of Two Parivars in Bihar

With Nitish Kumar set for exile, the Janata Parivar is scuttling towards extinction while the Sangh Parivar is ascendant, and Mandal is now a sub

India into finals: Cricket fans hail India's thrilling T20 WC semi-final win over England

Hyderabad: Complaint filed against BJP ex-corporator for insulting Khamenie

Hyderabad: A complaint has been filed against former corporator of Saroornagar division, Akula Srivani, for allegedly insulting Shia cleric and f

Seven Nations Announce Boycott of Paralympics Ceremony Against Russia

IPC allows Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete under their flags, causing outrage and leading seven countries to boycott the opening cerem

Australian Troops On Board US Sub That Sank Iranian Ship: PM

They did not take part in the attack, Anthony Albanese stressed

Trump vows US role in choosing Tehrans next leader, cheers Kurdish push into Iran

US President Donald Trump stated America must help select Iran's future leader. He also voiced support for Iranian Kurdish forces to launch attac

From fertilisers to rice, pulses, tea and apples: Middle East conflict threatens India-Iran agri trade

India faces a potential squeeze as the war in Iran threatens shipments of rice and other agricultural commodities.

Kristi Noem speaks minutes after being dismissed as DHS secretary; makes no mention of ousting

Bulldozers on Bhoodan lands kick up political dust

Nearly 600 houses were razed in a massive demolition drive at a village near Khammam city on February 24, rendering over 1,800 people homeless. W

SU-30 MKI Aircraft Of IAF Crashes In Assams Karbi Anglong

New Delhi, Mar 6: A Su-30 MKI fighter jet of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed in Assams Karbi Anglong district on Thursday. The IAF said the se

U.S. issues 30-day waiver to allow India to purchase Russian oil amid West Asian supply woes

Scott Bessent said the move aims to enable oil to keep flowing into the global market amid the war in West Asia that has disrupted oil supply

Su-30MKI fighter jet crashes in Assam; IAF search operations underway

A Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter jet of the Indian Air Force crashed in Assams Karbi Anglong district on Friday while on a routine training mission. The

Who is Warren Foegele? LA Kings trade Canadian left-winger to Ottawa Senators for second-round pick

The Los Angeles Kings traded Canadian forward Warren Foegele to the Ottawa Senators for a 2026 second-round pick and conditional third-round swap

CEC Asks Deccan Cements, Telangana Forest Officials To Explain Suryapet Encroachment

The committee has called for a fresh inspection of the site and asked the related authorities to submit documentary evidence on the issue

Omnichannel retailer Rozana bags Rs 290 Cr in Series B funding round led by BII

The company plans to expand its retail network, enter new markets, strengthen technology infrastructure, expand product categories and develop pr

Marseille face another trophy-less season after losing to Toulouse

Paris, March 5: Marseilles long wait for a trophy continues after it twice threw away the lead against Toulouse before losing on penalties in the

Congress Bags 2 Rajya Sabha Seats From Telangana Unopposed

Highlights Revanth's influence with party high command

Leverkusen get much-needed win

Hamburg, March 5: Two of Bayer Leverkusens young players combined for a breakthrough goal to beat Hamburger SV 1-0 in the Bundesliga and boost th

Morning Digest: Days ahead of polls, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal get new Governors; Sri Lanka evacuates crew of second Iranian ship near its waters, and more

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Iran Has Not Yet Elected New Supreme Leader: Top Iranian Official

Iran has not yet elected the successor of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Syed Ali Khamenei, who was assassinated in a joint US-Israeli airstrike last w

Mlaya girl, two other win Sunsilk Mega Miss NE 2026

By Our Reporter In a glittering celebration of confidence, culture, and contemporary elegance, Stella Rica Khongsni from Meghalaya, Leimapokpam G

Shah Rukh Khan, with wife Gauri Khan, and daughter Suhana Khan during the wedding ceremony of Sachin Tendulkars son Arjun Tendulkar

Shah Rukh Khan, with wife Gauri Khan, and daughter Suhana Khan during the wedding ceremony of Sachin Tendulkars son Arjun Tendulkar and industria

From Big B to SRK: Celebs attend Arjun Tendulkars wedding

Veteran actress Jaya Bachchan, and her daughter-in-law Aishwarya Rai Bachchan marked a rare appearance together at the wedding ceremony of Arjun

Trump fires Kristi Noem as homeland secretary after storm over shootings, spending

President Trump fired Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem following months of controversy, including criticism over a $220 million ad contrac

LIVE US-Israel attack Iran Day 7: Missiles intercepted in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar on alert

On the seventh day of the war on Iran on Friday, March 6, the United States (US) and Israel continued intensive attacks on Iranian targets, amid

Iran-born actor condemns protests mourning Khameneis death

Following the death of Irans Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a joint US-Israeli strike, several Shia Muslims across India have held prot

BAFTA-winning film Boong drops official trailer

The official trailer of Boong, the BAFTA-winning Manipuri-language film directed by Lakshmipriya Devi, was released on social media, offering aud

STs following Hindu customs can't be excluded from Hindu marriage law: High court

Scheduled Tribe members adhering to Hindu customs are not barred from the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, Chhattisgarh High Court ruled. The court set

Reports on US using Indian ports in Iran war fake: MEA

India has vehemently denied allegations that its ports are being utilized by the US Navy for strikes against Iran. The External Affairs Ministry

India eves bank on recent Test form to upstage Aussies in pink ball game

PERTH, March 5: Hammered in the ODIs, the Indian womens cricket team would expect the senior players to step up with inspiring performances when

Lakshya Sen enters QFs

ALL ENGLAND CHAMPIONSHIPS BIRMINGHAM, March 5: A relentless Lakshya Sen produced a gritty performance to beat Hong Kongs Ng Ka Long Angus and sto

Iran missile fire sparks explosions over Tel Aviv, no reported injuries

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on March 5, that his country was prepared for any potential ground invasion, saying such a move woul

Krithi Karanth becomes first Indian to win major UK conservation prize

LONDON, Mar 5: Dr Krithi K Karanth, CEO of the Centre for Wildlife Studies (CWS), became the first Indian to win a prestigious conservation prize

Samson, Bumrah help India tide over England challenge to reach second successive T20 WC final

MUMBAI, Mar 5: Sanju Samsons sublime fifty and Jasprit Bumrahs spell touched with unearthly genius on a batting beauty helped India secure a seve

Modi very focused on delivery, bringing hundreds of millions into formal economy: Canada PM

SYDNEY, Mar 5 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi is very focused on delivery of welfare programmes to the common people and has been successful in br

Omar in touch with FM to evacuate students from Iran: Farooq

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Mar 5: National Conference president Dr Farooq Abdullah today said Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is in touch wit

Modi has surrendered Indian farmers interests: Karra

Cong seeks roll back of US trade deal Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 5: Congress today held a protest rally to oppose the anti farmers, anti

CM stresses bridging gap between education and employability

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 5: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a preliminary meeting to discuss the formulation of an action pl

Bihar: JDU cadre bet on Nishant to fill in father Nitish Kumar's shoes

Bihar's ruling party, JDU, anticipates Nishant Kumar's political debut as his father, Nitish Kumar, prepares to step down. This move aims to reas

SSP Jammu reviews crime, security situation in district

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 5: Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Jammu Joginder Singh today chaired a crime and security review meetin

Nitish Kumar a wily strategist who made CM seat his own

Nitish Kumar exits Bihar CM post after two decades, sparking political upheaval. Known for his strategic alliances and ideological shifts, Kumar

U.S. House rejects war powers resolution, backs Trump on Iran war

The vote was 219 to 212, largely along party lines, in the House, where Mr. Trumps fellow Republicans control a narrow majority of seats; two Rep

'Hasn't taken a day off in 25 years': Mark Carney praises PM Modi's work ethic

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney lauded Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's dedication to citizen welfare. Carney highlighted Modi's focus o

Metals rally on inflation fears amid Middle East tensions

NEW DELHI, March 5: Gold and silver prices surged on Thursday as escalating conflict in the Middle East pushed investors toward safe-haven assets

US Says It Has Destroyed More Than 30 Iranian ships Since War Began

The United States has sunk more than 30 Iranian ships during the ongoing war, while ballistic missile and drone attacks by Tehran's forces are do

GCW organizes lecture on AI and Internet of Things

Excelsior Correspondent KATHUA, Mar 5: A lecture on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things, organized by the Institutions Innovation

JKCAG, RTIM delegation meets Athar; raises key issues

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Mar 5: A delegation of the J&K Climate Action Group (JKCAG) and the J&K RTI Movement today met Deputy Commissio

CEO, SMVDU TBIC delivers talk on Innovation and Startup Ecosystems

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 5: In a significant academic engagement aimed at fostering entrepreneurial mindset among young engineers, Dr.

'Minnesota has become the poster boy of fraud': Luna, Timmons TORCH Walz at Somali scam hearing

Gulf conflict: LNG squeeze may impact urea output ahead of kharif season

India's fertilizer supply faces potential disruptions for the upcoming kharif season if the Strait of Hormuz blockade persists. While current sto

Trump Says Iran Calling US About A Deal Amid War

President Donald Trump on Thursday said Tehran was reaching out to the United States about making a deal amid US and Israeli strikes on Iran, add

Sanju Samson reflects on his journey to success in the T20 World Cup

Samson enjoyed a slice of luck in the third over when England captain Harry Brook dropped a regulation catch at mid-on with the batter on 15 an o

Kavinder posted as HP Governor, Saxena to be new LG Ladakh

Prez orders major reshuffle of Guvs, LGs Ata Hasnain appointed Bihars Governor Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Mar 5: Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh Kavinde

Failing Water Quality Norms

Kashmirs wetlands are sending out a distress signal that can no longer be ignored. Recent water quality monitoring across 88 wetlands in the Vall

Court to frame charges against Farooq, others in JKCA scam

Case made out for earlier offences Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Mar 5: The Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) Srinagar today said the case agai

Not everyone can get Govt jobs, youth must transition from job seekers to creators: CM

Govt formulating plan to bring people from Iran safely Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 5: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today said his Governme

HC pulls up JMC for violating court directions, orders probe into unsafe building report

CS asked to constitute inquiry committee in 2 weeks Mohinder Verma JAMMU, Mar 5: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has come down heavi

J&Ks Ranji Trophy win reflects impact of sustained investment in the region: Jay Shah

NEW DELHI, Mar 5: ICC Chairman Jay Shah on Thursday said Jammu and Kashmirs recent triumph in the Ranji Trophy reflected the impact of sustained

Nearly year after breakdown, SSH, SMGS & CD Hospitals still without CT Scan machines

*MRI Machine also non-functional at GMC Jammu Govind Sharma JAMMU, Mar 5: Nearly ten months after CT scan services collapsed at three major Gover

India finally condoles Khameneis death; Foreign Secretary Misri visits Iran embassy

NEW DELHI, Mar 5 : India on Thursday condoled the killing of Irans Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei against the backdrop of scathing critici

Reasi District Open Tennis Cship on Mar 11, 12

Excelsior Correspondent REASI, Mar 5: The Jammu and Kashmir Lawn Tennis Association (JKLTA) will organise the Reasi District Open Championship on

Four TMC, one BJP candidate file nominations for Rajya Sabha elections in West Bengal

The ruling Trinamool Congress is set to secure four seats in the upper house and the BJP one

'Obama picked Biden Kamala picked you': Fallon drops savage line on Walz at Minnesota fraud hearing

Ashok Gehlot slams Centres silence on U.S. attack on Iranian warship in Indian Ocean

An emerging superpower should not remain a mute spectator to such violent incidents in its own region, says Mr. Gehlot; if we are the true protec

Middle East tensions: PM Modi, Emmanuel Macron discuss need for dialogue & diplomacy

Prime Minister Modi held discussions with French President Macron, emphasizing a return to dialogue and diplomacy for the West Asia region. Both

Matuas pushed into confusing situation, deliberately excluded from voter list by SIR, says Mamata

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleges that political games are being played in the name of giving citizenship and questions are bein

T20 World Cup: We wanted to finish off the game a bit earlier, says Samson

The indian wicketkeeper-batter reveals why skipper Suryakumar held back Axar in the climactic stages of the semifinal

India finally condoles killing of Iran's Khamenei; foreign ministers talk

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri signed a condolence book at the Iranian embassy following the killing of Iran's supreme leader, amid criticism ove

The promise of a bridge to development in Odishas Kalahandi

For tribal and Dalit families stranded on a landmass within the vast Indravati reservoir in Odishas Kalahandi district, life remains in limbo. Sa

Nitish Kumar files nomination papers for Rajya Sabha, ending 20 years as Bihar CM

Confirming speculation about the end of his 20-year rule in Bihar with a post on social media, Mr. Kumar declared that he had a desire in his hea

FIR filed against CM, others

Alleged illegal distribution of pattas in Tura From Our Correspondent TURA, March 5: The Nokma (headman) of Danakgre Akhing, Enilla Ch Marak and

Vizags Biodiversity Park marks 25 years as eco-education spot

Assault on NEHU Registrar sparks law and order concerns

Our Bureau SHILLONG/TURA, March 5: The recent assault on North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU) Registrar Kailash Chandra Biswal by masked miscrean

More Than 20 States Sue Trump Over Tariffs Imposed After Supreme Court Ruling

Trump has said the tariffs are essential to reduce America's longstanding trade deficits. He imposed duties under Section 122 of the Trade Act of

Illegal coal: Judicial panel to probe demand-supply nexus

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 5: The Judicial Commission of Inquiry, set up to investigate illegal coal mining in Meghalaya following the devas

Paul not keen to contest Shillong Lok Sabha bypoll

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 5: United Democratic Party (UDP) legislator and former Cabinet minister, Paul Lyngdoh on Thursday said he is not

GHADC polls: Mukul demands clarity on ST certificate rule

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 5: Leader of Opposition Mukul M. Sangma has asked the state government to provide clear guidelines on whether onl

Local MLA launches LP school in Ranikor

From Our Correspondent MAWKYRWAT, March 5: Ranikor MLA Pius Marwein on Thursday inaugurated a newly constructed building of Pyndengsohsham Govern

More than 20 states challenge Trump over global tariffs

Washington, March 5: Some two dozen states challenged President Donald Trumps new global tariffs on Thursday, filing a lawsuit over import taxes

NEIGRIHMS hosts annual day, graduation ceremony for MBBS and nursing students

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 5: NEIGRIHMS held its 16th Annual Day and Graduation Ceremony for MBBS and nursing students on Thursday. NEIGRIHM

DC prohibits erection of gate on PWD road in EKH village

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 5: The District Magistrate of East Khasi Hills on Thursday prohibited the erection of a gate along the Public Wor

Weather Forecast and Prayer Timings for Thursday March 6, 2026

Maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to be around 37 C and 20C respectively.

T20 World Cup: No Social Media, No Phone What Led to Sanju Samsons Resurgence

T20 World Cup 2026: Sanju Samson shut down the noise to ensure his bat does all the talking.

Aided college faculty writes an open letter to CM demanding CAS benefits; college teachers protest at Directorate of Collegiate Education

Future Citys Master Plan: Telangana Sets 9-month Deadline

Sources revealed that 12 companies have submitted applications in response to the tender notification.

Protecting womens rights amid conflict and instability

Global instability makes this years International Womens Day theme urgent

108 ambulance service now accessible via WhatsApp Chatbot in T.N.