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Israel-Iran war LIVE: Trump says U.S. to hit Iran much harder if it stopped oil flow in Strait of Hormuz

Donald Trump said that the war against Iran may be short-lived despite the country's selection of a new hard-line supreme leader to oversee the f

Khamenei killing: Mehbooba Mufti, NC MPs from J&K visit Iran Embassy in Delhi to express condolences

We pray that Iran emerges as victorious in its fight against evil, as it stands alone. It seems all those whose names surfaced in the Epstein fil

PM must take responsibility for foreign policy failure and resign: J&K Congress chief

Congress workers held street protests in parts of J&K against the proposed India-U.S. trade deal and alleged it was bound to affect local economi

Morning Digest: Oil prices drop below $90 as Trump says Israel-Iran war to end soon; Sharad Pawar among 27 elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha, and more

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When Mojtaba Khamenei, As A Child, Saw Shah's Police Thrash His Father

Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei was born in 1969 in Mashhad. His childhood years went by during the period of the Islamic Revolution.

Mideast war: Trump says war against Iran is 'very complete'

President Donald Trump declared the war against Iran very complete, stating the U.S. is significantly ahead of his initial four to five-week time

Israel-Iran war: Trump says war will end 'very soon'; U.S. saving some most important targets for later

The U.S. President played down the scale of the conflict, which has not been approved by the U.S. Congress, repeatedly calling it an excursion ra

Showcasing of Indias Space, Nuclear achievements ignites students aptitude, intrinsic talent: Dr Jitendra

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Mar 9 :Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology; Earth Sciences and Minister of

J&K Bank committed to women empowerment: MD Amitava Chatterjee

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 9: Managing Director and CEO of Jammu and Kashmir Bank, Amitava Chatterjee, today reiterated the Banks commitm

First ever printed edition of Don Quixote in Kashmiri hits stands

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 9: Nityanand Shastri Kashmir Research Institute (NSKRI), New Delhi, released the book Don Quixote a Spanish No

Karra, Bhalla lead Cong protest in Jammu, seeking resignation of Modi

Many party leaders detained in Kashmir * Cong demands roll back on US-India trade deal Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU/ SRINAGAR, Mar 9: A massive

J&Ks 67 Year Ranji Odyssey: From Drought to Glory

Brig Anil Gupta anil5457@gmail.com This article outlines the remarkable transformation of cricket in Jammu & Kashmir in the last five years culmi

Governor (designate) Kavinder Gupta arrives in Shimla, receives warm reception

Excelsior Correspondent SHIMLA, Mar 9: Governor (designate) Kavinder Gupta and his wife Bindu Gupta were accorded a warm and enthusiastic recepti

MLAs call on CM, raise constituency issues

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 9: Several Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) today called on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and discuss

Centre confirms 98% projects completed in Jammu under Smart City with Rs 489 cr

Sat Sharma raises issue in RS Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Mar 9: The Minister of State in the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Tokha

A Journalist of Courage, A Parliamentarian of Conscience

Tribute to H. K. Dua Ashok Bhan The passing of H. K. Dua marks the end of an era in Indian public life-an era when journalism carried moral weigh

Who are Alexander brothers, and what is their net worth? Alexander brothers trial explained

Who are Alexander brothers, and what is their net worth? Oren, Tal and Alon Alexander were convicted on sex trafficking and rape conspiracy charg

Government moots central body to curb green nod delay

Opposition likely to move notice for CEC removal

The joint opposition is preparing to move a notice for the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in Rajya Sabha soon after the Lok

Why your gut microbiome, heart are closer than you think

The gut microbiome plays an important role in many aspects of health, from digestion and immune function to metabolic balance and neurological pr

Investment in J&K hydro plan gets NHPC nod

A good death has a price- not everyone in palliative care can afford it

You would hope for your dying days to be full of calm and care. But our research with people who are dying shows this is far from the reality for

Birla motion can be taken up after Gulf debate: Congress

Trump Says He Will Remove Some Oil Sanctions As Prices Rise Amid Iran War

US President Donald Trump said Monday that he will waive some sanctions on oil due to market turmoil over his attack with Israel on Iran.

Nancy Guthrie disappearance case big bombshell update: Former FBI agent questions ransom notes, investigators review DNA, suspect video and internet disruption clues

Nancy Guthrie disappearance case big bombshell update reveals new questions about ransom notes, suspect footage, DNA evidence and internet disrup

Rajasthan Assembly passes Bill to scrap two-child norm for panchayat elections

The Rajasthan Panchayati Raj (Amendment) Bill, 2026, was passed in the House after an acrimonious debate, in which the Opposition Congress MLAs q

Rupee at all-time low of 92.21 vs USD

Mumbai, March 9: The rupee crashed to its all-time closing low of 92.21 against the US dollar on Monday, losing 39 paise during the session, as g

Sensex and Nifty sink nearly 2 pc

Mumbai, March 9: Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty nosedived nearly 2 per cent on Monday as soaring crude oil prices and weak global tren

Indias T20 Hat-trick

Indias emphatic triumph in the 2026 ICC Mens T20 World Cup is a defining moment in the evolution of modern Indian cricket. By clinching their thi

Ladakhs Aamir shines in California State Ice Hockey Cship

Excelsior Sports Correspondent LEH, Mar 9: In a proud moment for Ladakh, young ice hockey player Aamir Ali Nordakh, son of Mohd Abass Nordakh, ha

Omar hosts dinner to honour J&Ks Ranji Trophy Champions

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 9: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today hosted a dinner in honour of the Jammu & Kashmir Ranji Trophy cha

PM Modi holds high-level security review as West Asia conflict raises concerns for India

Jaishankar makes suo-motu statement in Parliament NEW DELHI, Mar 9: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday chaired a high-level meeting with seni

GHADC election-na sipai dolrangko watdapatna sorkari tik kaa

GHADC election-ko radona miksongani dongkuja SHILLONG: Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) election-na nomination file kaani skanggipa

Handball trials from Mar 11

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 9: The Amateur Handball Association of Jammu and Kashmir will conduct two-day selection trials on March

Draft Panchayat electoral rolls to be published on Mar 23, final on May 10

SEC reviews preparations at high-level meet * Purchase of ballot boxes, printing of material discussed Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Mar 9: The State Ele

Electricity generation in J&K witnesses declining trend over last 5 years

Huge renewable potential in Ladakh largely untapped *Solar & small hydro contribution still limited Mohinder Verma JAMMU, Mar 9: Electricity gene

SGH-o Our Magnificent Vision 2032: Meghalaya program-ko ongata

BAGHMARA: Meghalaya Democratic Alliance (MDA) sorkarini bilsichet gapaniko maniani bak gita Our Magnificent Vision 2032: Meghalaya program-ko Som

Iran names Khameneis son to succeed him, signalling no letup in war as oil prices surge

DUBAI, Mar 9: Iran named the hard-line Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his late father as supreme leader on Monday, signalling no letup in

Barbados to Ahmedabad: Indias era of unparalleled dominance

NEW DELHI, Mar 9: If Barbados was about breaking a curse, Ahmedabad was about building a kingdom. Simply put, Indias current stranglehold on the

Akawe jolrango nanga gita chelchakaniko onchina GSMC didia

TURA: Ia sal somoirango Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) election-na dongipa niamrangni bidingo jatgnini gisepo sosojengjeng ongani

PM SHRI HSS Aghar Jitto holds science exhibition

Excelsior Correspondent REASI, Mar 9: PM SHRI Higher Secondary School Aghar Jitto organised a Science Exhibition at the school premises to promot

Snails pace of work on Ravi bridge at Lakhanpur causes traffic hazards on NH

Sahar Khad bridge to be ready by April Avtar Bhat KATHUA, Mar 9: The slow pace of work on the construction of second bridge on river Ravi at Lakh

Sisodia accuses Modi Govt of pursuing false cases against oppn leaders

KATRA/JAMMU, Mar 9: Former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Monday accused the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Government of contin

Defence Secretary releases new security manual

NEW DELHI, Mar 9: Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh on Monday released a new comprehensive document outlining security guidelines to address t

Farooq calls for withdrawal of FIRs against youth

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Mar 9: National Conference president Dr Farooq Abdullah today urged the Union Home Minister to take a compassio

LS fails to take up resolution of Birlas removal as Speaker

NEW DELHI, Mar 9: The Lok Sabha on Monday could not take up a resolution seeking the removal of Speaker Om Birla amid repeated adjournments, as o

Opposition set to move motion for removing CEC

NEW DELHI, Mar 9: In a first, opposition parties are set to bring a notice to move a motion seeking removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanes

Beating Barca would make us Newcastle legends: Howe

Newcastle won their first trophy in 56 years when they shocked Liverpool in the League Cup final last season

Care economy, telemedicine key to future health jobs: PM Modi

Women's Asian Cup: Indias Blue Tigresses clash with Taiwan in must-win game

India are currently bottom of the group at fourth place with zero points from two matches after having lost against Vietnam (1-2) and Japan (0-11

When Simplicity is Lost in the Cacophony

Editor, There is a peculiar talent some writers possess: the ability to take a simple subject and inflate it into a grand philosophical crisis. T

Give to Gain: IWD Slogan

This year International Womens Day was a quiet affair, falling as it did on a Sunday. Most institutions observed it a day earlier on March 7 and

TRUMP LIVE | 'Iran war going to be ended very soon': POTUS makes big announcement on Op Epic Fury

What is Uber's new women-only feature in US, and why is it being challenged in court? Here's eligibility and rules

What is Uber's new women-only feature in US, and why is it being challenged in court? Uber launched a feature that allows women riders and driver

Govt wants to avoid talks on Gulf crisis, says Rahul

Meghalayas Lost Decade in the Civil Services

By Roy Kupar Synrem For over a decade, a disturbing silence has hung over Meghalayas representation in Indias most powerful administrative instit

Despite Make-in-India focus, India remains 2nd largest arms buyer in world: SIPRI report

Is US Israel Iran war going to end soon, and will President Donald Trump not target Iran's new Supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei? Here's Trump's plan for Strait of Hormuz

Is US Israel Iran war going to end soon, and will President Donald Trump not target Iran's new Supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei? Trump says the co

At least seven labourers killed in wall collapse in Gurugram; rescue operations under way

The incident occurred during work on a sewage treatment plant at a society

Op Epic Fury is just short term excursion: Trump rests his case on Iran war| What it means? |LIVE

Nowhere Near: Trump Says US Not Planning To Send Troops To Iran

US President Donald Trump on Monday told the New York Post in a telephonic interview that the United States is not planning to send troops into I

DOJ actively DELETING Epstein files while we're at war with Iran': Min blasts GOP at Walz hearing

Americans are not stupid: Sara Jacobs grills Pentagon Advisor over Trumps case for war with Iran

Faculty Hunt Begins At Nalgonda Medical College

According to the notification, the posts include professor, associate professor, assistant professor and tutor positions

Maharashtra Halts New Auto-Rickshaw Permits Amid Traffic, Pollution Concerns

The transport department will now prepare a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) on the issue, which will be sent to the state cabinet for approval

AIIMS, Isro ink space medicine pact

Woman, Son Found Dead In Pond

Police suspect that the woman died by suicide along with her son after leaving her house on Sunday.

Stressful, toxic people in your life may make you age faster, say researchers

All-Women Crew Train Flagged Off

The train was flagged off by divisional railway manager Lalit Bohra at Visakhapatnam Railway Station.

Prime Minister to launch projects worth 10,800 crore at Kochi event

Modi to lay foundation stone for a polypropylene unit at Kochi Refinery; He will also inaugurate 23 rural roads constructed under Pradhan Mantri

Why are US stock market indexes down today, and Dow Jones, Nasdaq and S&P 500 in red now? Wall Street crash, biggest gainers and losers, analysts insights, market outlook

Why are US stock market indexes down today, and Dow Jones, Nasdaq and S&P 500 in red now? Wall Street moved lower as crude oil prices climbed and

West Asia conflict: Nearly 1,000 Indians return from Doha in last three days

Qatar Airways is planning three flights to Delhi, Mumbai and Kochi for March 10

Closing Womens Workforce Gap Could Drive Economic Growth: Study

Titled The Missing Half: Women and Indias Growth Challenge, the report draws on global evidence, deep analysis of Indian data, and a proprietary

Trump Calls Iran War Very Complete, Threatens To Take Over Hormuz Strait

President Donald Trump said Monday in an interview with CBS that the war with Iran was very complete and that the United States was far ahead of

4 Injured As Drunk Driver Rams Bikes

Locals thrashed Kishore before handing him over to police

Civil Court Dismisses Implead Plea Of Nizams Relatives

Relatives claim share in Nizam VII properties

Australia to grant visa to five Iranian women soccer players after Trump appeal

The team is in Australia for the Asian Cup tournament

Perspectives on the West Asian conflict

2 Burglars Arrested With 45 Lakh Worth Haul

Eluru superintendent of police K. Pratap Siva Kishore said that the accused used to target locked houses

Lost an hour of sleep? Why National Napping Day matters and how to nap right

National Napping Day, observed the Monday after daylight saving time begins, encourages rest to combat lost sleep and highlights napping's health

Watch: How Iran is fighting back against U.S. and Israel

One week into the escalating war between Iran, the United States, and Israel, Tehran has intensified its response through missile strikes, region

AP Foresters to Release Female Tiger to Help Male Establish Territory in Papikonda National Park

The 3.5 years-old young male tiger had been caught from the fields in Kurmapuram village of Rayavaram mandal in East Godavari district on Februar

Celebration Turns Chaos in Maisammaguda

The car and bikes involved were damaged, and videos of the incident showing a bike being dragged quickly circulated online. Some reports claime

Putin, Trump Hold Phone Call, Discuss Iran And Ukraine Wars

Russia's President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump on Monday discussed the Iran war and Ukraine conflict during a frank and construc

Vizag Athletes Shine at Thailand Masters Meet

India Masters Athletics secretary general and team manager Dr. Manga Varaprasad, speaking from Thailand, congratulated the Vizag athletes for the

US weighs easing Russian oil sanctions to cool global price surge, sources say

India had been given a 30-day waiver in which to purchase Russian oil without attracting punitive tariffs

Madhu Park Ridge Residents Seek Clarity On TIMS Plan

Revanth Reddy had stated that the government was ready to allot around seven acres of land and deposit funds required for construction so residen

Commercial LPG Sold In Black Market At Rs 3,200; Food Prices Rise

The situation has emerged after the Centre decided to prioritise domestic LPG supply in view of the war-related issues, which has led to restrict

ED Moves Delhi HC to Expunge Remarks in Excise Policy Case

The ED termed the order a clear case of judicial overreach, arguing that the court made adverse remarks about its investigation without examining

Watch: How Iran is fighting back against U.S and Israel

One week into the escalating war between Iran, the United States, and Israel, Tehran has intensified its response through missile strikes, region