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Drone strikes hit Gulf energy facilities, trigger global gas price surge

MUSCAT, Mar 3: -An oil storage facility in the Omani port of Duqm was damaged on Tuesday after a UAV attack, the state-run ONA news agency report

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

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

All India Inter-University winter games conclude

Excelsior Sports Correspondent GULMARG, Mar 3: The All India Inter-University Winter Games 202526, hosted by the Central University of Kashmir (C

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

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

GHADC election-o Non-Tribal-rangni bak raaniko champengani bidingo chanchikugen: BJP

SHILLONG: Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) election-o susana gita candidate-rang, Scheduled Tribe (ST) certificate dongna nangtelge

GHADC-o ST certificate nangtelgipa ongataniko jegalanina gitcham MLA-ko GSMC matnanga

TURA: Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) election-o susana gita Scheduled Tribe (ST) certificate-ko nangtelgipa ongatna Executive Com

MLA Ramnagar inaugurates infrastructure projects worth crores

Excelsior Correspondent RAMNAGAR, Mar 3: Dr Sunil Bhardwaj, MLA Ramnagar, today spearheaded a massive developmental blitz across the constituency

Dr Jitendra beckons J&K Govt to partner with Centre in writing Indias growth story

e-Office saves crores during Durbar move Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 3: Expressing optimism that J&K Government will come closer and partn

Arvind Gupta lays foundation stone for 6-classroom block at GGHS Gole Gujral

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 3: The foundation stone for the construction of a six-classroom block at Government Girls High School (GGHS),

PM speaks to heads of several nations, voices concern over attacks on their countries

Discusses welfare, security of Indian community NEW DELHI, Mar 3: Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman, Crown P

DC inspects patient care scenario at CHC Batote

Excelsior Correspondent RAMBAN, Mar 3: Deputy Commissioner Ramban Mohammad Alyas Khan today conducted a surprise inspection of Community Health C

Omar condemns killing of Khamenei, asks which law gave US right to attack

Viksit Bharat can only be reality when every region develops Avtar Bhat JAMMU, Mar 3: Strongly condemning the killing of Irans Supreme Leader Aya

Deadline over, missing, dilapidated Mussavis yet to be reconstructed in many districts

Thousands of landowners facing inconvenience *Decade later, administrative units face staff, infra shortage Mohinder Verma JAMMU, Mar 3: Thousand

508th Nirvan Diwas of Sant Kabir observed

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 3: All J&K Sadguru Kabir Sabha, under the leadership of its president Shamsher Chand, celebrated the 508th Nir

PM Modi calls for export push, puts biopharma at centre stage

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has signaled a strategic shift in India's export policy, moving from cost competitiveness to quality-driven growth.

Saw missiles in sky: Hyderabads Gulf passengers return amid US-Israel-Iran war

Hyderabad:For most passengers who landed in Hyderabad on Tuesday evening, March 3, the relief of touching Indian soil only came after days of unc

Middle East tensions: Have critical stakes in Gulf, will act in national interest, says government

India expresses deep anxiety over the escalating West Asia conflict, highlighting the critical stakes for nearly one crore Indian nationals in th

Macron orders Frances nuclear-powered aircraft carrier to Mediterranean

Macron said the United States of America and Israel have decided to launch military operations; they were conducted outside international law, wh

Iran crisis: PM Modi talks to leaders of Qatar, Oman, Kuwait

Prime Minister Modi engaged with leaders of Qatar, Oman, and Kuwait, condemning Iranian attacks and reaffirming India's commitment to regional pe

Three held for jumping police naka in Domana

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 3: Three individuals were arrested for allegedly jumping the police naka at Domana area here today. A police o

J&K Police lodge FIR against Kashmir MP Ruhullah, former Srinagar mayor Mattu

Junaid Azim Mattu said in a Kashmir today fellow mainstream leaders have surrendered and sold their tongues to the BJP-led Government and chosen

I am party-less: Jemino reveals being approached by parties for LS bypoll

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 3: Former UDP leader Jemino Mawthoh on Tuesday acknowledged that he has been approached by both national and regi

Holi: The Quintessential Spiritual Odyssey of Universal Harmony and Brotherhood

BK Prof. ( Dr.) Jayadeba Sahoo Faculty, Brahma Kumaris & Professor (Ex-Dean & Head), Dept of Eduaction, Rajiv Gandhi (Central) University, Itanag

Traditional fervour marks Shad Lyngdoh in Pynursla

From Our Reporter PYNURSLA, March 3: The annual Shad Lyngdoh was celebrated with traditional splendour at Madan Shad Lyngdoh, Rangthylliang, unde

KSU demands NHAI correct misspelling of Khliehriat

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 3: The Khasi Students Union (KSU) Jowai Unit on Tuesday demanded that the National Highways Authority of India (N

UDP yet to finalise candidate for by-election

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 3: The United Democratic Party (UDP) has not taken a decision on its nominee for the forthcoming Lok Sabha by-ele

Former Chief Postmaster General no more

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 3: Lalthanglura Zadeng, a retired senior officer of the Indian Postal Service and former Chief Postmaster General

EKH cops recover stolen motorcycles

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 3: Following a recent spike in two-wheeler thefts across the city, the East Khasi Hills Police on Monday recovere

Fire near U.S. consulate in Dubai after drone attack: govt statement

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed the drone strike adjacent to the U.S. consulate in Dubai and said all personnel were safe

Holi 2026: Top 5 Delicious thandai recipes to try this Holi

Thandai, a traditional Indian beverage, is intrinsically linked with the vibrant festival of Holi, symbolizing spring's arrival and communal joy.

Pahalgam case: NIA seeks China's help to trace GoPro cam info

A special NIA court has issued a letter rogatory to China seeking assistance in tracing the supply chain of a GoPro camera seized in the Pahalgam

Who is Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's son Mojtaba Khamenei, new supreme leader of Iran? Report claims Assembly of Experts selected him after US Iran war

Who is Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's son Mojtaba Khamenei, new supreme leader of Iran? After the reported death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a US Isra

War escalates as Iran hits US Embassy in Saudi Arabia; Israeli troops enter Lebanon

DUBAI, March 3: Iran expanded its targets on Tuesday, striking the US Embassy in Saudi Arabia as Washington began to pull many staff out of the M

Global markets sink over wars impact on energy supplies

TOKYO, March 3: Global shares mostly declined while oil prices surged on Tuesday as investors eyed threats to world energy supplies from the Iran

NEHU Tura Registrar in-charge attacked in city, suffers injury

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 3: Professor Kailash Chandra Biswal, Registrar in-charge of the North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU) Tura Campus,

Quote of the day by Kate Hudson: 'You have a choice: Support the woman standing next to you, or compete with her. But if...' lessons on women empowerment and success by Golden Globe-winning actress of Almost Famous

Quote of the day by Kate Hudson: Actress Kate Hudson emphasizes the choice between supporting or competing with other women, warning that competi

Who was Pythagoras? Ancient greek philosophers simple advice for longevity and long life

Longevity means living long with good health and happiness. Ancient thinkers like Pythagoras also spoke about it. He shared simple advice about b

After 41 years, Supreme Court finds accused guilty but waives prison term

Curtains Come Down On 777 Foreign-Made Wristwatches Smuggling Case

Telangana CM orders officers to have mid-day meal with school children

Hyderabad:Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Tuesday, March 3, directed that a designated officer be made responsible for the mid-day me

Back home, Sindhu recollects Dubai ordeal, hopes to be back in action soon

It was a terrifying experience, it was the first time going through something like that and hopefully the last, Sindhu said

District administration offers comprehensive assistance to Aneeshs family

Madras High Court grants bail to woman accused of sponsoring BSP leader Armstrongs murder

Justice K. Rajasekar however denies bail to an advocate, cancels the bail granted by a sessions court to 12 other co-accused and confirms the bai

US, Israel acted 'outside international law' in Iran strikes, says France's Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron declared United States and Israel military actions in Iran were outside international law. However, he placed th

Was Taylor Swift's 'Dorothea' really about Selena Gomez? The truth is finally revealed!

Selena Gomez confirmed that Taylor Swift's song Dorothea from the album Evermore was written about her, reflecting their shared journey growing u

IRS tax refund 2025: Average refund rises to $3,804 as Trump promises biggest refund season ever

IRS tax refund 2025 numbers are showing higher average payments this year. President Trump said this would be the biggest refund season after new

Banijay, All3Media to merge entertainment businesses to create one of Europe's largest multimedia production groups

Banijay Group and All3Media are merging their entertainment production businesses. This creates one of Europe's largest multimedia production gro

Man, Woman Found Dead In Forest Near RapurChitvel Ghat Road

According to police, villagers from Pangili who had gone into the forest to collect honey noticed two bodies hanging from a tree and immediately

West Asia crisis: 38 Indian ships stuck in Persian Gulf; 3 sailors dead

Thirty-eight Indian-flagged ships, carrying crude and LNG with nearly 1,100 seafarers, are stranded in the Persian Gulf due to the West Asia conf

Trump directs US agency to insure Gulf shipping, says Navy may escort oil tankers through Strait of Hormuz

United States President Donald Trump has ordered the United States Development Finance Corporation to offer political risk insurance and financia

Human-animal conflict at Aralam farm: HC directs Chief Secretary to submit roadmap

Central Crime Branch arrests Sri Lankan woman in passport fraud case

TVK yet to transform into political party: Karti Chidambaram

He adds that actors Vijays outfit still operated like a fan club and doesnt have a command and control structure

India Shows 'Renewed Interest' in Buying More Russian Crude Oil: Deputy PM Alexander Novak

Nearly a fifth of the world's oil supply and a significant share of liquefied natural gas exports pass through the narrow waterway linking the Pe

Two men arrested in Gujarat for break-in at commercialcomplex in Flower Bazaar

Seven Months Great War: Did Nostradamus predict modern conflicts?

French prophet Nostradamus, the 16th-century seer, remains to fascinate with his cryptic quatrains. His 1555 work, The Prophecies, includes 942 p

Law college student killed in accident near Anna University

A secret US fighter called the F-47 has people talking heres why and what's been revealed

F-47 rumoured design features, speed and performance: A brief CGI glimpse in a Pratt & Whitney video has ignited global speculation about the elu

Stalin thanks Siddaramaiah for Karnatakas support to call for renewed national conversation on Union-State relations

In a communication dated March 2, he wrote to the T.N. Chief Minister expressing Karnatakas strong support on the issue

GoPro trail in Pahalgam terror attack leads to Chinese city, court allows NIA to seek Beijing help

NIA has requested China's assistance to identify the buyer of a GoPro camera, crucial evidence in a Lashkar-e-Taiba attack. Activated in Dongguan

Will Iran Take Part In The 2026 World Cup?

Taj also announced that the Iranian domestic league had been suspended.

India sets up crisis squad to monitor West Asia conflict daily: Piyush Goyal

India has formed a special group to watch the West Asia situation daily. This group will check how the crisis affects shipping and trade. It will

Macron orders France's nuclear-powered aircraft carrier to the Mediterranean

France is bolstering its presence in the Middle East. President Emmanuel Macron has ordered the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Charles de Gaull

Police reunite118 missing people with families in Feb.

Make Delhi cleaner and greener: CM to residents

Indian airlines plan to operate 58 flights to West Asia on March 4: Govt

Indian carriers are further planning 58 flights on 4th March, including 30 by IndiGo and 23 by Air India and Air India Express, Civil Aviation Mi

Kejriwal back in action, to appear before Assembly panel overphansi-gharrow

AAP national convener informs panel he will attend hearing on March 6 in compliancewith summons, writes to committee chairman demanding that the

Two arrested after road accident in Delhi

Over 200 arrested in Delhi in pre-Holi crackdown

Will AWS go down again as drones hit Amazon Web Services data centers, facility in Gulf amid US-Israel-Iran war? Cloud outage fears rise in Middle East. AWS data centers attack explained

Will AWS go down again as drones hit Amazon Web Services data centers, facility in Gulf amid US-Israel-Iran war? Amazon confirmed drone strikes d

Haryana education budget marginally dips despite 10.28% rise in total outlay

Pakistans arms sales drive calls for Indias attention

Rawalpindis arms deal surge, especially in the region, tilt the geopolitics in Pakistans favour

Indias need for a mandatory R&D disclosure standard

Structured research and development (R&D) reporting will improve transparency, funding and innovation outcomes

Man Gets 20-Year RI For Assault

The case dates back to 2022, when Razak was booked by Malyala police under the Pocso Act

'Not Winston Churchill': Trump steps up criticism of UK's Starmer

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has strongly criticized British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Trump stated Starmer's reaction to U.S. strikes o