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U.K. approves U.S. use of British bases to strike Iran missile sites targeting ships

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said this week Britain would not be drawn into a war over Iran

India's air corridor shrinks as conflict in W Asia expands

India: Targeting commercial ships unacceptable

Twitter shareholders were misled by Elon Musk, finds federal jury in California. What will be the impact?

After a three-week trial in a San Francisco federal court -- which included in-person testimony from Musk -- the jury found that two tweets poste

U.S.-Iran war impact: Major American carrier United Airlines to cut 5 per cent of planned

United Airlines is cancelling about three percentage points of capacity in off-peak periods during the second and third quarters.

U.S. issues 30-day sanctions waiver for sale of Iranian oil at sea

This was the third time the U.S. has temporarily waived sanctions in about two weeks

US Sanctions On Global Network Financing Hezbollah

The United States has imposed sanctions on a global financial network linked to Hezbollah, which is designated by Washington as a foreign terrori

Pentagon to adopt Palantir AIas core U.S. military system, memo says

Palantir says its software does not make lethal decisions and humans remain responsible for selecting and approving targets

How Trump's stated reasons, goals and timeline for Iran war have shifted

Stated objectives and expected timeline have varied, including toppling Irans government, weakening Irans military, security and nuclear capabili

Ricardo Elevators enters J&K with Experience Centre in Jammu

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 20: Ricardo Elevators, from the House of LT Elevator Limited the countrys only elevator company listed on bot

Important bridge for bilateral ties: Beijing welcomes Doraiswamis appointment as Indias new envoy to China

BEIJING, Mar 20 : The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Friday welcomed the appointment of Vikram K Doraiswami as Indias Ambassador to China, describin

Kashmiri Choodiyan emerge as top Eid trend in Kashmir

Nawshaba Iqbal SRINAGAR, Mar 20: Kashmiri Choodiyan, the stacked bangle, sets trending across markets in Kashmir, have become a central feature o

BJP Mahila Morcha holds key organizational meeting

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 20: In order to review programmes, aims to strengthen grassroots network across J&K, the Bharatiya Janata Part

Latham shines as New Zealand beat South Africa in 3rd T20 to lead series 2-1

AUCKLAND (NZ), Mar 20: Tom Latham carried his bat for 63 and put on 96 for the first wicket with Devon Conway to set up New Zealands eight-wicket

NHPC commissions third unit of Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 20: NHPC Limited, a Navratna Public Sector Undertaking today declared the commercial operation of the third un

Bangladesh: History vs politics

Pushp Saraf pushapsaraf@yahoo.com In Bangladeshs dramatically altered political landscape, there is growing evidence of attempts to dilute the sp

Jury finds Elon Musk misled investors during Twitter purchase, absolves him of some fraud claims

The civil trial in San Francisco centered on a class-action lawsuit filed just before Mr. Musk took control of Twitter, which he later renamed X

Middle East conflict in eyes of Commonman

Dr Sudershan Kumar sudershan.sk12@gmail.com The modern global economy is deeply interconnected, and no region illustrates this reality dramatical

Panama Canal at top capacity as Iran war triggers more LNG vessel traffic, chief says

Demand was particularly strong for those loading at U.S. ports

At least 10 dead in South Korea car plant fire

Another 59 people suffered injuries, with 25 in a critical condition, an official said

HC quashes look-out circulars against founders of NDTV

Govt blocks 300 illegal betting & gambling sites

Jumat-ul-Vida observed across Kashmir

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Mar 20: Jumat-ul-Vida, last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan, was observed today across Kashmir with religio

LG, CM greet people on Eid-ul-Fitr

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 20: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha has extended his heartiest greetings to the people on the occasion of

Coordination underway to enable plan for naval escorts for stranded ships, including Indian-flagged ones: DG Shipping to govt

Jumat-ul-Vida observed with deep religious fervour across Jammu region

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 20: Jumat-ul Vida the last Friday of fasting month of Ramzan was observed with religious fervor, gaiety and de

EC transfers in poll-bound Bengal will not change result: Omar

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Mar 20: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said the efforts of the Election Commission to

Academic Council discusses expansion of SMVDUs academic portfolio

Excelsior Correspondent KATRA, Mar 20: Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU) convened its 39th Academic Council Meeting under the chairmanshi

Refusing household chores not cruelty: SC

'Husband Must Equally Share The Burden'

Police solve 3 theft cases in Baramulla

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Mar 20: Police in Baramulla have solved a theft case involving a mobile shop in Kunzar area and arrested the ac

Dilapidated NH stretch causes hardships to public

Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, Mar 20: The dilapidated condition of the National Highway stretch from BSF Gate to Panj Peer in Rajouri town has

SABLO urges SASB to continue with old procedure for Langar permission

Excelsior Correspondent LUDHIANA, Mar 20: Shri Amarnath Barfani Langars Organisation (SABLO), representing multiple Bhandara (Langar) service pro

Trump Says US Considering Winding Down Military Operations In Iran War

President Donald Trump said on Friday the US was getting very close to meeting its objectives as it considers winding down its military efforts i

Dogri Sanstha releases Inderjeet Kesars Dogri novel Badlde Rang

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 20: Dogri Sanstha Jammu organized an impressive and intellectually engaging book release function of the Dogri

Jury Finds Elon Musk Misled Investors During 2022 Twitter Purchase

A jury has found Elon Musk liable for misleading investors by deliberately driving down Twitter's stock price in the tumultuous months leading up

Harshit Rana ruled out of IPL 2026

Sam Curran set to miss IPL KOLKATA, Mar 20: In a big blow to Kolkata Knight Riders, pacer Harshit Rana was on Friday ruled out of the entire IPL

CS Kundra interacts with public during Nyoma tour, reviews key development issues

Excelsior correspondent LEH, March 20 : The Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, is on a three-day tour of the Nyoma

Tsetan Angchuk appointed as chairperson for LTTA

Excelsior Correspondent LEH, Mar 20: In a significant move to strengthen unity within Ladakhs tourism sector, key stakeholders on Friday decided

India women to play one-off Test, three ODIs in SA from Dec 9

JOHANNESBURG, Mar 20: The Indian womens team will play a one-off Test during its tour of South Africa later this year, which will also feature a

US deploys 3 more warships, 2500 addl Marines in Middle East

Iran threatens to target world tourism sites DUBAI, Mar 20: Iran threatened to target recreational and tourist sites worldwide and insisted it wa

Bhaderwah-Bani road restored; Sinthan Pass, Mughal road still blocked

Fresh snowfall in higher reaches Authorities issue avalanche warning Gopal Sharma /Fayaz Bukhari JAMMU/SRINAGAR, Mar 20: While the Border Roads O

GMC Anantnag faces severe faculty crunch

Over 50% Asst Prof, 91% Prof posts vacant Irfan Tramboo Srinagar, Mar 20: The Government Medical College (GMC) Anantnag is facing a severe shorta

Eid being celebrated across J&K today

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Mar 20: Eid-ul-Fitr is being celebrated across Jammu and Kashmir tomorrow with religious fervour and gaiety. As

Singapore historian on Indian community dies at 101

SINGAPORE, Mar 20 : Renowned historian Dhoraisingam Stephen Samuel, who spearheaded efforts to preserve Singapores heritage, including the Chetti

Maldives boat accident: Gautam Singhania safe, search on for missing Indians

Gautam Singhania was rescued with minor injuries, while two Indian men remain missing as search operations continue.

Empowerment Through Street Plays: Celebrating the Nine Forms of Navadurga

Lucknow, March 21: During the vibrant occasion of Vasant Navratri, a series of street plays based on the nine forms of Navadurga were performed a

US imposes sanctions on Hezbollah-linked global financial network

The action aims to disrupt the groups financing channels, block assets, and restrict transactions tied to its operations.

Anupam Kher Celebrates Deep Bond with Ashok Pandit and Family

New Delhi, March 21: Actor Anupam Kher frequently connects with his fans through heartfelt posts on social media. In his latest update, he reflec

India Maintains Stable Fuel Prices Amid Political Debate on Premium Petrol

New Delhi, March 21: The political discourse surrounding the rise in premium petrol prices has intensified in India. BJP leader Gaurav Vallabh cl

Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Manjeswaram set for another photo finish as key players line up

The UDF has fielded sitting MLA A.K.M. Ashraf of the Indian Union Muslim League, the NDA is fielding former BJP State president K. Surendran once

Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: RSPs battle for survival after a decade of legislative absence

Should the RSP fail to open its account again in the Assembly election, the resulting migration of cadre and leaders may well signal the end of t

CBI Interrogates Anil Ambani for Second Day in 2,929 Crore Bank Fraud Case

New Delhi, March 21: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) continued its interrogation of prominent industrialist Anil Ambani for the second

Congress Criticizes Government Over Silence on Middle East Attacks and Rising Fuel Prices

New Delhi, March 21: Congress leader Pawan Khera launched a sharp attack on the central government on Friday regarding its alleged silence over t

Farooq Abdullah and Omar Abdullah Extend Eid-ul-Fitr Greetings, Wishing Peace and Prosperity

Srinagar, March 21: On the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference extended heartfelt wishes to the people of the regi

Rajasthan Rejects Punjabs Water Royalty Claim, Calls It Unconstitutional

Jaipur, March 21: The Rajasthan government has firmly rejected Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Manns demand for a water royalty of 1.44 lakh crore

IPL 2026: Sanju Samson Was the Face of Rajasthan Royals, Says Faf du Plessis

IPL 2026: Faf du Plessis is of the opinion that Rajasthan Royals have lost their 'face' with Sanju Samson's exit.

Shreyas Iyer Eyes IPL Trophy Amidst Challenges Ahead of Season 19

Chandigarh, March 21: The 19th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to kick off on March 28. Ahead of the tournament, Punjab Kings ca

Himachal Pradeshs growth in 2025-26 pegged at 8.3%, says economic survey

According to the survey, the per capita income of Himachal Pradesh is estimated at 283,626 in 202526, registering a 9.8% growth over the previous

Ramadoss Joins Hands With Sasikala

PMK founder S Ramadoss, who is heading a breakaway faction of the party after his son Anbumani Ramadoss walked away with the party's official cre

JD(S) Legislator Questions Inclusion of Party Workers in Prashanth Revannas Charge Sheet

Bengaluru, March 21: Karnatakas JD(S) legislator Swaroop Prakash has expressed strong discontent over the inclusion of party workers names in the

Fresh plea claims existence of Jain temple, gurukul at disputed Bhojshala-Kamal Maula mosque site

The court has granted two weeks time to the government authorities to file their objections after they raised questions at the maintainability of

Under fire over links with rape accused godman, Maharashtra womens panel chief quits

Party has asked her to resign on moral grounds, say NCP sources

Cricket Icons Reunite as International Masters League Returns for Season 2

Crickets greatest icons are set to return as the International Masters League returns for a second season.

Drunk Lorry Driver Fined 10,000

A team led by DSP K.V. Mahesh had ordered inspection of vehicles at the Kodikonda check-post along the highway.

PM Modis Social Media Appeal: A Call for Health and Wellness

New Delhi, March 21: Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently drew attention on social media with two compelling stories aimed at encouraging citize

Jharkhand to Establish Its First Medical University in Ranchi

Ranchi, March 21: The Jharkhand government has taken a significant step towards enhancing medical education in the state. A new medical universit

Unofficial Presidents rule imposed in West Bengal claims Mamata

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee claimed that the Centre was planning to take away peoples citizenship in the name of NRC (National Register of Cit

EC Lists 19 Ex-Judges To Head Tribunals To Hear SIR Deleted Voters' Pleas In WB

Most of these ex-judges have been assigned to chair the districtwise tribunals. According to the list published by the EC, Mr Sivagnanam will hea

No queues for LPG as Gujarat assures adequate supply, pushes digital booking

Residents from different districts reported smooth delivery services

India Aims for 50,000 Crore Defense Exports by 2030, Strengthening Production Capabilities: Sanjay Seth

New Delhi, March 21: India is set to achieve defense exports worth 50,000 crore by 2030. Additionally, the country aims for 3 lakh crore in domes

Telangana HC Admits Reinvestigation Case In Unnatural Death Case

The writ petition was filed by Ajay Kumar Sharma, father of the deceased

Sweeping transfers by EC take place only in non-BJP states: Omar Abdullah

India Sends 2.5 Tons of Medical Aid to Kabul After Pakistani Airstrike

New Delhi, March 21: In response to the Pakistani airstrike on March 16, India has stepped forward to assist the victims in Kabul, Afghanistan. T

Hoax Bomb Threat Triggers Security Scare At Mumbai Press Club

According to police, the email was allegedly sent by an individual identifying himself as Neeraja Ajmal Khan. The sender claimed that as many as

Show cause notice illegal, arbitrary, say BJD MLAs who cross-voted in Rajya Sabha poll

Political parties can not issue any direction or whip to their members to vote in a particular manner or not to vote at the election, BJD MLAs re

Omar Abdullah questions ECIs sweeping transfers in poll-bound West Bengal

He said no amount of effort by the ECI to gerrymander will change the results

Bihar Chief Minister Launches Over 690 Development Projects in Gaya and Aurangabad

Patna, March 21: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar visited Gaya and Aurangabad on Friday as part of the fourth phase of the Samriddhi Yatra and i

EC constitutes 19 appellate tribunals to hear SIR cases

Stalemate in DMK-CPI(M) seat sharing continues

The delay in finalising seat-sharing has stalled the next phase of identifying constituencies and announcing candidates

CBS News Radio is closing down after 100 years of operation. Here is the reason

CBS News Radio provides material to an estimated 700 stations across the country and is known best for its top-of-the-hour news roundups.

India Advances Indigenous Drone and Space Technology Development

New Delhi, March 21: Indias defense and aerospace electronics company, Samtel Avionics, has announced plans to expand into indigenous combat dron

Investigate incidents of black magic carried near Ajit Pawars home: Rohit Pawar

Labourer Beaten To Death In Drunken Brawl

According to police, the two consumed alcohol and later got into an argument

33 detained Bangladeshi nationals sent back from Tamil Nadu

They were put on a train to West Bengal with police escort and will be handed over to BSF

Delhi HC restores plea on absence of Section 377-like provision in BNS

Section 377, after the Supreme Court decriminalised consensual same-sex relations, continued to apply to non-consensual acts, offences involving

Chhattisgarh Assembly passes Bill to curb malpractices in public examinations

The Bill prescribed imprisonment of up to 10 years and fines of up to 1 crore for specified violations

Quote of the Day by Robin Williams: I used to think that the worst thing in life was to end up alone a deep and emotional lesson on loneliness, relationships, and true human connection from the legendary comedian and actor

This quote by Robin Williams talks about real loneliness and emotions. It shows why having the right people in life matters more than just being

Indias Infrastructure Sector Records 2.3% Growth in February Amid Rising Demand for Cement and Steel

New Delhi, March 21: Indias eight major infrastructure sectors experienced a 2.3% growth in February compared to the previous year. According to

Traffic Diversions For Anirudh Concert

Traffic from Gachibowli Junction towards Lingampally will be diverted at IIIT Junction via Wipro Junction, Gowlidoddi, Gopanpally and Nallagandla

In bid to reset ties, Bangladesh envoy calls on EAM Jaishanakar, commerce minister Piyush Goyal