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Srinagar MP, ex-mayor booked for circulating false content on social media

Srinagar: National Conference MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi and former Srinagar Mayor Junaid Azim Mattu have been booked for allegedly circulating m

Tensions flare as US lawmakers question Iran wars costs, risks and strategy

WASHINGTON, March 4, 2026 (AP) Tensions flared as questions mounted at the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday over the Trump administrations shifting ratio

Congress to seal seat-sharing pact with DMK on March 4 in significant breakthrough in negotiations

Rahul Gandhi has reportedly conveyed his approval to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge to go ahead with the deal

Copa del Rey: Atletico Madrid loses 0-3 to Barcelona, but advances to final 4-3 on aggregate

Diego Simeone's team will play in the final for the first time since it won its 10th Copa trophy in the 2012-13 season; Real Sociedad takes on At

Why India needs to radically think its doctoral education programmes

India faces many real-world problems that could benefit from high-quality PhD research. These issues span public health, agriculture, sustainabil

What space images show about the strikes on Irans missile bases?

America and Israel have jointly attacked Iran, focusing on its ballistic missile sites. Specialized bombs are being used to strike underground fa

Holi 2026: From Balam Pichkari to Rang Barse, top 10 Bollywood songs you can use for your Instagram reels, Facebook and Snapchat videos

Hit Holi songs: Holi and Bollywood songs go together. People play vibrant tracks to enjoy the festival of colours and also to make videos for soc

Premier League: Salah scores but Liverpool stunned by last-place Wolves 2-1

As both teams went in search of a winner in stoppage time, Andre's long-range effort deflected off Joe Gomez and left Liverpool goalkeeper Alisso

Nearly 3 million illegal immigrants leave US, says DHS Secretary Noem

Washington: Nearly three million illegal aliens have left the United States of America during President Donald Trumps second term as a result of

Finland President Alexander Stubb is in India from March 4 to 7

The visit, featuring a high-level delegation of Ministers, officials, and business leaders, aims to strengthen bilateral ties and expand cooperat

BTS Drops Much-Awaited Tracklist from New Album Arirang Ahead of Release

The live event celebrates the release of BTS's fifth studio album, Arirang, which explores the group's identity, roots and evolution.

CENTCOM briefing highlights shrinking Iranian threat: 'Iran's ability to hit back declining...'

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's son emerges as leading choice to be his successor

Iran's Assembly of Experts met to select a new supreme leader, with Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the recently deceased leader, reportedly emerging as

6L kids born with anomalies per year but no national registry to track them

India faces a critical gap in tracking nearly 6 lakh babies born annually with congenital anomalies, as these conditions increasingly contribute

This Assam startup makes sustainable paper from water hyacinth

Wildlife enthusiasts Aniket Dhar and Rupankar Bhattacharjee turn an invasive aquatic weed into chemical-free paper while supporting local livelih

The U.S.-Israel attacks on Iran threaten global fuel trade | Data

Irans retaliation to the pre-emptive strike and the closing of the Strait of Hormuz have led to a surge in oil prices

Why you should worry about the other war on Irans border

Afghanistan war: Pakistan has launched airstrikes against Taliban positions in Afghanistan, escalating tensions in an already unstable region. Th

Holi 2026: Ten ChatGPT photo editing, Gemini AI, Nano banana prompts you can use to create AI images and share on Instagram, WhatsApp and Facebook

Holi prompts for ChatGPT, Gemini: On this Holi, you can use ChatGPT and Google Gemini to make AI images of yourself, your friends, family and lov

Indian startups raised $1.4B in February; Brewing authentic kombucha

If not for the Neysa transaction, the total funding raised would have been around the $800-900 million range, which could be termed as relatively

Ravi Shankar to head Lok Sabha privileges panel

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has formed the committee of privileges. This important panel will examine complaints of breach of privilege. BJP MP Ra

Orchid Park added to Kazirangas attractions in Assam

Assam Chief Minister inaugurated the park on a day a Sikkim specialist announced a hybrid orchid named after the prime rhino habitat

Word of the day - Vituperative

Vituperative is a word that describes intensely critical, abusive language, often seen in journalism and politics. Originating from Latin for 'to

Pentagon identifies first US soldiers killed in Iran war

Four U.S. Army Reserve soldiers from an Iowa-based unit were killed in a drone strike on a military facility in Kuwait. The soldiers, aged 20 to

Amnesty International pulls up Pakistan for brutal handling of Shia protests

Pakistan protests: It has been reported that at least ten protesters were killed and 96 injured outside the US Consulate in Karachi after protest

Wife of Stranded Hyderabad Tourist in Bahrain Appeals for Govt Help

The tourists had travelled to Bahrain on February 24 on tourist visas and were scheduled to return after four days

'We've knocked out Iranian Navy, Air Force; nothing left': Trump delivers update on Iran War

Trinamool cries foul over tea garden workers struck off electoral rolls or kept in adjudication list

In January, the ECI allowed records of Tea Gardens and Cinchona plantations as documents for SIR 2026

Three Rounds of Negotiations Failed Before Military Action on Iran: US

For weeks, American diplomats sat across the table with officials from Iran and tried to reach a deal

Happy Holi 2026 Wishes HD Images: Check pictures, quotes, messages, greetings to share on WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook on March 4

Happy Holi 2026 Wishes Hd Images: Holi, the festival of colours, is celebrated with zeal and joy in India, and on this day, people apply colours

Religare Broking bets on GAILs gradual recovery; sees 24-month upside: Ajit Mishra

Jaishankar speaks to European Commission Vice President Kaja Kallas, discusses Iran conflict, Gulf

Iran war: Earlier on March 1, Jaishankar spoke with his counterparts from several Gulf countries amid rising tensions in West Asia, stressing the

Iran-Israel war LIVE: U.S. military says it has struck nearly 2,000 targets in Iran

Israel says it has launched 'broad wave' of strikes on Iran; fire near U.S. consulate in Dubai after drone attack

Bollywood stars celebrate Holi

Bollywood celebrities have taken to their respective social media accounts to extend warm wishes on the occasion of the festival of Holi, on the

If Iran's Nuclear Talks Collapse During A War: What Happens Next (And What Doesn't)

The most immediate shift after diplomatic breakdown is not a nuclear explosion - it is the loss of monitoring.

Congress MP Imran Masood meets representative of Irans late Supreme leader, offers condolences

Mr. Masood described the death of the Iranian leader Khamenei as a sad event and personally conveyed his sympathies during the meeting

Esha Gupta, Sonal Chauhan return to India

Actors Esha Gupta, Sonal Chauhan who were stranded in the United Arab Emirates amid the ongoing West Asia conflict, have safely returned to India

Trump's Commerce chief Howard Lutnick agrees to testify in congressional Epstein probe

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has agreed to testify in the congressional inquiry of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the chairman o

100 days to FIFA World Cup: how Iran war could impact US-Mexico-Canada tournament`

Organisers are already grappling with security concerns in Mexico, scaled-back fan festivals in several US cities and criticism over high ticket

Mojtaba, Son Of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Elected Iran's New Supreme Leader: Report

Mojtaba, was chosen as Khamenei's successor by Iran's Assembly of Experts, Israeli media said.

US Will Escort Tankers Through Strait of Hormuz, If Necessary: Trump

The announcement comes as crude oil markets closely track developments in the region, with the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed for a fourth c

Defence executives plan to meet at White House as strikes on Iran diminish stockpiles

Top US defense firms are meeting the White House Friday to accelerate weapons production. This comes as the Pentagon seeks to replenish stocks de

Can Buttler Rekindle HIS Magic in Semis?

ICC Mens T20 World Cup Mumbai, March 3: Runs have dried up from Jos Buttlers bat at ICC events of late but England are banking on their white-bal

Vaughan believes England have better spinners than India

ICC Mens T20 World Cup Mumbai, March 3: Former England captain Michael Vaughan has backed Englands spin attack over Indias ahead of Thursdays T20

WI team stranded in India due to intl airspace restrictions

ICC Mens T20 World Cup New Delhi, March 3: The West Indies cricket teams departure from India after its exit from the T20 World Cup has been dela

France deploys nuclear-powered carrier to protect allies as Iran conflict widens

Macron also confirmed the deployment of Rafale fighter jets, air-defence systems and airborne radar capabilities to the region.

Indias nets take a lunar timeout

ICC Mens T20 World Cup Mumbai, March 3: The Indian cricket team delayed Tuesdays evening training session by over an hour due to the lunar eclips

Nepal to vote in first election since Gen Z-led protests toppled government

Nepal's general election follows youth-led protests demanding cleaner politics and jobs, which resulted in deaths and government resignation. Vot

LIVE: War Widens; Trump Backs Iranian Insider for Leadership

The spiraling nature of the war has raised questions about when and how it would end, and the Trump administration has given various objectives

India, England know each other well, says Sam Curran

ICC Mens T20 World Cup Mumbai, Mar 3: Set for a third consecutive semifinal clash at the T20 World Cup, India and England wont have any secrets t

Under pressure, Karnataka to revise internal quota of SC communities

Karnataka's Congress government is reconsidering its decision to fill 56,432 government posts without internal reservation for Scheduled Castes.

Morning Digest: Fire near U.S. consulate in Dubai after drone attack; Congress and DMK fail to seal T.N. seat-sharing pact, and more

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Nitish's son Nishant set for political launch ahead of Rajya Sabha election

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's son, Nishant Kumar, is reportedly set to enter politics, marking a shift from his father's stance against dyn

BJP to contest 2 Bihar Rajya Sabha seats, Nitin Nabin to make Parliament debut

Move To Cement Party President's Presence In National Politics

Iranians viewed by US as potential leaders died in strikes, Trump Says

Amidst escalating Middle East conflict, President Trump acknowledged uncertainty over Iran's future leadership, with key figures reportedly kille

Indian womens team rues lack of proper playing kits

New Delhi, March 3: In an embarrassing development that exposed mismanagement within the All India Football Federation (AIFF), national team play

Meghalayas Sachin clinches Boccia gold

From Special Correspondent New Delhi, March 3: Sachin Chamaria, a noted para-athlete from Meghalaya, has won a gold medal (individual) and a silv

Rashmika wears sindoor, mangalsutra for lunch date with Vijay; fans say 'their never-ending post-wedding appearances'

Newlyweds Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda, married on February 26 in Udaipur, the couple dropped Sangeet photos featuring family dances.

Meghalayas Aneesh Sangma shines in INRC

From Our Correspondent Tura, March 3: Meghalayas Aneesh M Sangma capped a remarkable debut season by finishing as first runner-up in the Gypsy Ca

Friends United register win in District League T20

By Our Reporter Shillong, March 3: Friends United secured a comfortable eight-wicket victory over Sohra Combine in Match 21 of the 5th District L

Omar Abdullah sounds alert: 'Don't Let Khamenei protests be hijacked by anti-national forces'

Amid anti-US and anti-Israel protests across the Union Territory over the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Jammu and Kash

Fiorentina and Pisa lose on grim night for clubs fighting Serie A relegation

Pisa, March 3: Fiorentina went down to Udinese 3-0 and Pisa lost to Bologna 1-0 on an unhappy night for the relegation-threatened sides in Serie

AIFF fines Mohun Bagan for spectator misconduct

Kolkata, March 3: The All India Football Federations disciplinary committee has fined Mohun Bagan Super Giants and ordered that the teams next In

Warm February fuels 30% surge in summer product sales; beverage, ice-cream and AC makers cheer

Summer arrived early this year, boosting sales of drinks, ice-creams, and air conditioners by up to 30 per cent in February. This early heat is e

DyCM calls for skilling J&K youth for local, national, international job markets

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 3: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary today called for a comprehensive study and exploration of emerging

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Netanyahu says attack was needed as Iran neared nuclear immunity

PM rejects claim Israel dragged US into conflict with Tehran Jerusalem, March 3: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday said that Israel an

Mossad infiltrated Irans traffic and mobile networks for years

TEHRAN, March 3: Israel reportedly conducted a years-long intelligence operation, with CIA support, to track Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali

IIM Jammu offers grant support up to Rs 50 lakh to high-potential startups

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 3: The Indian Institute of Management Jammu hosted the DST iTBI Ignition Fest 2026, organized under the aegis

An Iranian flag is placed among the ruins of a police station struck Monday

An Iranian flag is placed among the ruins of a police station struck Monday during the US Israeli military campaign in Tehran, Iran, on Tuesday.

J&K Ranji team receives heroic welcome

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 3: The victorious Jammu and Kashmir Ranji cricket team received a rousing welcome on their arrival in J

Saudi Arabia says US Embassy in Riyadh attacked by two drones, causing a limited fire

DUBAI, Mar 3: Israel and the United States pounded Iran on Monday in an escalating campaign that US President Donald Trump said would likely take

Holi: A Festival of Renewal, Science and Shared Humanity

Lt Gen Narendra Kotwal (R ), Dr Sumedha Kotwal narendrakotwal@gmail.com As spring gently unfolds across the Indian subcontinent, nature itself se

Baneath The Gulal

Sanjay Rohmetra sanjayrohmetra@gmail.com In the grand rituals of Hindu festivals, Holi represents the ultimate suspension of social stratificatio

Indias Growing Obesity Crisis

Dr Arun Sharma India is facing a silent but rapidly growing epidemic obesity and lifestyle-related diseases. Once considered a problem of the We

Iranian missile hits U.S. base at Al-Udeid: Qatar Defence Ministry

Qatar said it had dismantled two spy cells linked to Irans Revolutionary Guards, its official press agency reported just after midnight on March

Nalwa XI, Shaheed Jasjit Tral XI register convincing wins

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 3: Nalwa XI and Shaheed Jasjit Tral XI registered emphatic victories in the ongoing 2nd Sikh Cricket Pr

CBSE postpones Class X, XII exams in Kuwait amid US-Iran conflict

KUWAIT CITY, Mar 3 : The Embassy of India in Kuwait on Tuesday said the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has postponed Class X and XII

UP: Over 44 lakh devotees visit Braj region for Holi festivities; 26 held for creating nuisance

MATHURA (UP), Mar 3 : More than 44 lakh devotees have visited Mathura, Vrindavan and other sites in the Braj region this year to take part in the

Indian-American student among 4 killed in Texas mass shooting; FBI probes possible extremist links

HOUSTAN, Mar 3: A 21-year-old Indian-American student is among four killed in a shooting outside a bar in Austin that is being investigated as a

Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Episode 9 release time, schedule, what to expect and how to watch worldwide explained: Global streaming timings

Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Episode 9 release time, schedule, what to expect and how to watch worldwide details are here. The episode titled Tokyo No

PM extends greetings on Attukal Pongala, highlights spirit of Nari Shakti and Harmony

NEW DELHI, Mar 3: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended warm wishes to the nation on the sacred occasion of Attukal Pongala, emphasisi

Northern Army Commander reviews security situation in Kashmir valley

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Mar 3: Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma, Northern Army Commander, today chaired a high-level meeting in Srinaga

Unique Intl School Gadigarh inaugurates Skating Rink

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 3: Unique International Public School, Gadigarh inaugurated its newly constructed Skating Rink amid ent

Kavinder attends Matho Nagrang Fest, urges youth to uphold Ladakhs cultural legacy

Excelsior Correspondent LEH, Mar 3: Lieutenant Governor (LG) of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, here today attended the historic Matho Nagrang Festival a

Strikes on Iran show why quitting oil is more important than ever

As Israel and the United States strike Iran, global oil markets are on edge. Oil prices have begun rising even before any disruption to supply. O

Nearly 500 pc increase in breast cancer cases in India since 1990: Study

Breast cancer continues to take a profound toll on womens lives and communities. While those in high-income countries typically benefit from scre

'Khamenei supported J&K rebels': BJP hits out at Sonia Gandhi

The BJP criticized Sonia Gandhi's remarks on the government's response to Iran's leader's death, recalling his past support for secessionist forc

Data centres new target in Iran conflict; 3 Amazon units hit by drones in UAE, Bahrain

Iran has targeted three Amazon data centers in the UAE and Bahrain with drone strikes, causing widespread disruptions to cloud services and banki

Air strike hits Iraq base housing pro-Iran group: faction sources

Several Iran-backed armed groups, known as the Islamic Resistance in Iraq, to which Kataeb Hezbollah also belongs, have said they will not stay

'Are you defending Ayatollahs now?': Mullin BLASTS Dems over 'Trump dragged US into Iran war' remark