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Hyderabad Police Raids Hookah Parlour; 10 Detained

It was found that the establishment was functioning without any valid permission or licenses required for running a hookah parlour, which is in t

Devotees Flock to Mahakal Temple for Divine Darshan During Bhasma Aarti

Ujjain, March 23: A massive crowd of devotees gathered at the Mahakal Temple in Ujjain on the fifth day of the Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month. Th

Celebrating the Sixth Day of Navratri: Yamuna Chhath and Auspicious Timings

New Delhi, March 23: The sixth day of Chaitra Navratri falls on March 24. This day is dedicated to the worship of Goddess Katyayani and also mark

Tamil Nadu Polls: Piyush Goyal to seal NDA seat-sharing pact today

Chennai: Union Minister and BJPs Tamil Nadu election in-charge Piyush Goyal is set to arrive in Chennai on Monday, March 23, for a crucial round

Weeks of fighting ahead: IDF signals extended military campaign against Iran, Hezbollah

Visa Restrictions Under Trump Administration Hit India and China Hard: Report

Washington, March 23: A significant decline in legal immigration to the United States has been reported during the first eight months of 2025, wi

Canadas nursing crisis deepens as Ontario cuts spark alarm over staffing shortages, burnout and patient safety

Ontario's nursing crisis intensifies as a major hospital network cuts 28 registered nurse positions, primarily in a critical kidney care unit. Un

PNG supply to restaurants, eateries in Maharashtra increased by 20%: Minister

Commercial Piped Natural Gas supply in Maharashtra has been increased by 20 percent. This decision offers relief to restaurants and eateries impa

Assam Assembly Polls: A contest of coalitions, calculations and clout

Assam gears up for assembly polls with major alliances forming. The BJP-led NDA faces a Congress-backed grand alliance. Key issues include delimi

Jammu University Panel Suggests Dropping Jinnah From Course Amid Row

A chapter on Pakistan's founder Jinnah was included in the revised postgraduate syllabus under the National Education Policy 2020.

Delays Surge at U.S. Airports Amid DHS Shutdown; Trump Deploys ICE Agents

Washington, March 23: The Trump administration is responding to increasing pressure on the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) by deploy

Delhi Woman Kills Daughters - 34, 28 - Then Slits Her Wrist, Consumes Poison

The elder daughter was intellectually challenged, and the younger daughter, a law student, was found dead on a bed with a ligature around her nec

US Strike Destroys Iran Drone Engine Plant Amid Rising Tensions

The facility reportedly produced gas turbine engines for attack drones and aircraft components used by Irans Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps

UP influencer arrested over remarks against Valmiki community

Pilibhit: A social media influencer was arrested here after his alleged objectionable remarks against the Valmiki community triggered protests an

US destroys Irans Qom Turbine Engine Plant amid escalating West Asia conflict: CENTCOM

In a significant escalation of tensions, the United States has targeted and eliminated Iran's Qom Turbine Engine Production Plant, known for its

U.S. Ambassador Confirms All Options Open Against Iran Amid Tensions

Washington, March 23: The United States is pursuing a dual strategy regarding the Strait of Hormuz. On one hand, it is collaborating with allied

MIMs Role in West Bengal Polls is Insignificant: BJP

The main contest is between BJP and Trinamool Congress, with the BJP adopting a nationalistic outlook and Trinamool Congress appealing to a speci

US destroys Iran drone engine plant as conflict escalates

The strike comes as the US-Israel-Iran conflict enters its fourth week, raising fears of further escalation

PM Modi Honors Martyrs Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, and Sukhdev on Martyrs Day

New Delhi, March 23: Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to the great revolutionaries Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, and Sukhdev on Martyrs Day. He

Woman Kills Mother-In-Law In Lucknow, Tenant Lover Her Accomplice: Cops

Tridesh has said in his complaint that Ranjana and Rajan would meet after he left for work, and his mother, Nirmala, objected to this

As Trump's 48-hour Hormuz deadline nears, Iranians dread the darkness

Iranians face growing dread as President Trump threatens to strike power plants. Such an attack could plunge the nation of 90 million into darkne

Actor Vijay's TVK Goes Solo In Puducherry Polls, Releases List Of 30 Candidates

The current term of the 30-member Legislative Assembly of the Union Territory is set to expire on June 15.

How Ukraines Front Line Became a Laboratory for Drone Innovation

Many people called it air defense for the poor, he said. But it turns out that air defense for the poor can sometimes be more effective than air

BJP promotes fish in West Bengal, tries to distance from vegetarianism

The BJP candidate from Bidhannagar, Sharadwat Mukherjee on Sunday canvassed with a fish, trying to tell people that the saffron camp would never

Uttarakhand: Ambedkar statue vandalised in Pauri, case registered

Pauri: A case has been registered after a statue of Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar was defaced in Uttarakhands Pauri district, police said on Sunday,

Pakistan Raises Fuel Cost By 200% Amid Strait Of Hormuz Choke

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif approved the significant increase in the levy on high-octane fuel used by luxury vehicles.

Assembly Elections LIVE updates: Piyush Goyal to finalise seat-sharing talks for T.N. NDA today

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, in an interview with The Hindu,predicts the BJP will not win a seat again in the upcoming Assembly polls

Global economy under 'major threat' from Strait of Hormuz crisis: IEA chief

The global economy is under major threat from the ongoing energy crisis. The Middle East war has severely damaged energy assets. Oil prices have

1 Dead, 6 Injured As Cable Of Ropeway Trolley Snaps, Crashes In Chhattisgarh

The accident occurred shortly after 10 am when the trolley's cable snapped as it was bringing down seven passengers from the hilltop.

Devotees Flock to Jhande Wala Mata Temple on Fifth Day of Chaitra Navratri

New Delhi, March 23: The fifth day of Chaitra Navratri has seen an overwhelming influx of devotees at Jhande Wala Mata Temple. Since morning, the

30-year-old man murdered by gang in Hyderabads Santoshnagar

Hyderabad: A 30-year-old man, Layeeq, was killed by a gang at Phoolbagh, under Santoshnagar police station limits on Sunday night. The deceased L

Stock Market Live: Sensex, Nifty Likely To Open In Red Amid Weak Global Cues

Sensex, Nifty50, Share Prices LIVE: Since the beginning of the war, Brent, the worldwide benchmark, has increased by more than 50%.

Border Force Cop Dies During Interrogation By Anti-Drugs Agency In Amritsar

The family of Border Security Force (BSF) constable, Jaswinder Singh, alleged assault by the Narcotics Team and created chaos outside the post-mo

Leaders Pay Tribute to Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, and Rajguru on Martyrs Day

New Delhi, March 23: On the occasion of Martyrs Day, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, along with several prominent leaders, paid homage to the grea

NSW Crime: Teenager arrested and charged after alleged hit-and-run leaves woman fighting for life on NSW Mid-North-Coast; probe on

A 21-year-old woman is in critical condition after a suspected hit-and-run on the NSW Mid-North Coast. A 17-year-old boy has been charged with mu

West Bengal Assembly polls 2026: AIMIM to ally to Humayun Kabirs AJUP

Humayun Kabirs AJUP has announced candidates for 149 Assembly seats including on high profile seats like Bhabanipur and Nandigram

NATO Chief Supports US Strikes, Warns of Iranian Threats

Washington, March 23: NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has expressed support for U.S. actions against Iran, warning that the country is very clo

Tehran rally backs Iran's new Supreme Leader Khamenei, mocks Trump amid Gulf tensions

RBSE Result 2026 to be out today: Check time, how to download Class 10 results on rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in, alternative methods, passing marks and other details

Rajasthan RBSE Class 10th Result 2026: The results of the Class 10 board exam conducted by the Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE) will

Lamborghini Performing Stunts On Bengaluru Road Traced To Ex-Don's Son

The video showed the Lamborghini performing drifts and high-speed turns, allegedly endangering public safety.

'Trump is defanging Iran, bringing peace to Middle East': US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent asserts President Donald Trump is weakening Iran and fostering peace in the Middle East. He believes Trump's

Protests Erupt Across Europe Against US-Israel Attacks on Iran

London, March 23: Thousands of protesters took to the streets of London in response to the military attacks on Iran by the United States and Isra

Breaking News Live Updates | Narendra Modi pays tribute to Ram Manohar Lohia on birth anniversary

Iran Asserts Strait of Hormuz Remains Open Amid Rising Tensions

Tehran, March 23: Amid ongoing attacks from the United States and Israel, Irans Foreign Ministry has confirmed that the Strait of Hormuz remains

World could face worst energy crisis in decades, IEA chief warns

As of today, we lost 11 million barrels per day, so more than two major oil shocks put together, Fatih Birol said

Cuba Begins Power Restoration After Second Blackout Amid US Oil Blockade

Cuban authorities started to gradually restore power to the island Sunday after the second nationwide blackout in a week, as the grid struggles d

PCB Warns of Legal Action Against Players Leaving PSL for IPL

New Delhi, March 23: The Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Mohsin Naqvi, has issued a warning regarding legal action against players

Air India group to operate 30 flights to West Asia on March 23

New Delhi: Air India and Air India Express will operate a total of 30 scheduled and non-scheduled flights to and from West Asia on March 23, even

Iran Issues Stark Warning to the U.S. Over Energy Infrastructure Threats

Tehran, March 23: Irans main military command, the Khatam al-Anbia Central Headquarters, has issued a strong warning. If the United States attack

Saudi Aramco cuts oil supply to Asia for second month in April

Saudi Aramco, a major oil exporter, has reduced its crude oil shipments to Asian customers for April. This move follows disruptions in trade thro

ECI steps up action against unauthorised political ads in Bengal

Kolkata: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has stepped up action against unauthorised political advertisements across West Bengal ahead of t

LIVE: New Trump-Iran Threats Heighten Energy Risks

The developments signaled the war was moving in a dangerous new direction at the start of its fourth week

Curefoods takes on quick food delivery; a motivational AI fitness coach

As Curefoods heads toward a public listing, it is sharpening a clear playbook: scale proven brands, double down on Krispy Kreme, and expand its c

Delhi, Ghaziabad weather update: Capital wakes up to cloudy skies, IMD warns of rainfall, thunderstorms and lightning. Check forecast for Noida and Gurugram

Delhi weather: Delhi woke up to cloudy skies on Monday and the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast generally cloudy skies with a p

US issues global warning: Iran-linked groups may target American interests

The warning highlights potential threats from Iran-backed groups targeting US citizens, diplomatic facilities, and interests globally

Rajasthan Board Class 10th Result 2026 LIVE: When And Where To Check, Direct Link Inside

Rajasthan Board 10th Result Live: Rajasthan Board will announce Class 10 results today on official websites and NDTV portal for over ten lakh stu

No AI, No FPI? Why Foreign Investors Are Pulling Out Of Indian Markets

According to market observers, most Indian companies lack a significant AI value chain, prompting foreign investors to look at greener pastures.

Rahul Gandhi to Visit Vadodara for Tribal Rights Conference

New Delhi, March 23: Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, will visit Vadodara on Monday. He will participate in a gathering f

Assam minister Nandita Garlosa quits BJP, joins Congress ahead of Assembly polls

Assam minister Nandita Garlosa has joined the Congress party. This move follows the BJP denying her a ticket for the upcoming assembly polls. Gar

Trumps Hormuz strategy shift raises questions on US war planning

His rapidly shifting strategyfrom diplomacy to sanctions relief and now military threatshas drawn sharp criticism from political opponents and le

$2 Million Toll On Ships To Pass Strait Of Hormuz? What Iran Said

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has said the Strait of Hormuz is open to everyone except Iran's adversaries as he set out Tehran's policy on X

Israeli army hits bridges, homes in Southern Lebanon amid escalating West Asia tensions

Word of the day - Hermeneutic

Hermeneutic refers to sophisticated interpretation methods. It is used in literature, philosophy, theology, and law. Scholars use it to understan

Lakme Fashion Week 2026: Alaya, Kalki & Siddhants Fun Ramp Walk Steals Hearts

Siddhant Chaturvedi brought a playful, high-fashion edge on the ramp in a crisp white jacket adorned with funky brooches.

Donald Trumps changing course on Strait of Hormuz strategy raises questions about U.S. war preparation

The U.S. President has jumped from calls to secure the waterway through diplomatic means to lifting sanctions and now escalating to a direct thre

Sydney Horror: One dead, two children among five injured as car crashes into tree; probe on

A horror crash in Sydney's west has resulted in one fatality and five injuries, including two children. An SUV veered off Stuart Road in Dharruk,

Air Force Staffer Held for spying, Sharing Sensitive Information to Pakistan

He allegedly misused his position to gather confidential information related to the Air Force Station and shared it with Pakistani handlers throu

Iran-Israel war LIVE: Iran awaits Trump threat to blow up power plants

Israel Prime Mnister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed Israel and the U.S. were well on their way to achieving their war goals

BJD ready for legal battle to ensure 6 suspended MLAs' disqualification from Odisha Assembly

The suspended legislators are Chakramani Kanhar, Naba Kishor Mallick, Souvic Biswal, Subasini Jena, Ramakanta Bhoi and Devi Ranjan Tripathy

Spanish PM Snchez Calls for Opening of Strait of Hormuz

We stand at a global tipping point. Further escalation could trigger a long-term energy crisis for all humanity, he said

Enhanced role for immigration officers at US airports as shutdown frustrates travels and screeners

President Donald Trump is deploying immigration agents to airports to help the Transportation Security Administration. This move comes amid a bud

Inside Curefoods' strategy against quick food delivery and its bet on Krispy Kreme and other brands

As foodtech company Curefoods gears up for an IPO, it is keen to double down on doughnut chain Krispy Creme, expand its cloud-kitchen format, and

Israel's missile defense under scrutiny after Iranian attack

Iranian missiles breached Israel's air defenses, hitting Dimona and Arad. This event has caused concern about the nation's missile defense system

TVK Goes Solo in Puducherry polls; Announces Candidates on All 30 Seats

The party will contest independently in the polls scheduled for April 9, with vote counting set for May 4

Corner Office Conversation: GV Prasad, Co-Chairman and Managing Director Dr Reddys Laboratories Ltd

Morning Digest: Will completely close Strait of Hormuz if U.S. targets power plants, says Iran; BJP will draw a blank this time too in Kerala, says Pinarayi Vijayan, and more

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Iran awaits Trump threat to blow up power plants

Iran faces a critical deadline from US President Donald Trump to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Failure to comply could trigger a major US assault

Over 1000 runners join Kanyathon 2026 run in Jammu

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 22: The Centre for Developmental Education (CDE), in collaboration with the Lalitaditya Sports Educatio

CCS reviews situation arising due to conflict in West Asia

NEW DELHI, Mar 22 : The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) on Sunday reviewed the situation arising out of the conflict in West Asia and a detai

LG pays tribute to great revolutionaries, towering personalities from Bihar

J&K Lok Bhavan celebrates Bihar Diwas Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 22: Jammu Kashmir Lok Bhavan today hosted a vibrant celebration of Bihar

Defending Indias Demographic Dividend for Viksit Bharat Vision @2047 A Mental Health Perspective

Prof. (Brigadier) (Retd.) Neeraj Soni pro@iimj.ac.in Indias demographic dividend-reflected in the fact that nearly 65 percent of its population i

Middle East War- Shockwaves across Global Economy

Prof. D. Mukherjee mukhopadhyay.dinabandhu@gmail.com The Middle East has long been a geopolitical crossroads where energy resources, global trade

BJPs strength rooted in ideology, dedication: Sat Sharma

Cadre based structure our strength: Manyal Excelsior Correspondent RAMGARH, Mar 22: J&K BJP president and Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha), Sat

LG flags off Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Ji Pracheen Marg Pavitra Chhari Yatra

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 22: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday flagged off the 24th Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Ji Pracheen Marg Pav

Sunil Sharma reviews poll preparedness in Assam

Chairs key election strategy meetings Excelsior Correspondent KARIMGANJ (Assam), Mar 22: The Leader of Opposition in the Jammu & Kashmir Legislat

HP Guv Kavinder Gupta urges youth to take pride in mother tongue at Yuva Sansad

Excelsior Correspondent NAGPUR, Mar 22: Himachal Pradesh (HP) Governor Kavinder Gupta today stressed the importance of preserving linguistic iden

Sonam Wangchuk calls for unity, dialogue after release; eyes new eginning for Ladakh

After his release from detention under the NSA, Sonam Wangchuk called for unity, dialogue, and a constructive path forward for Ladakh. He express

Alia Bhatt honoured by Nat Geo for animal welfare; netizens call out her Gucci outfits, say 'unfollow Nat Geo'

Recently, Alia Bhatt was featured by National Geographic among 33 changemakers for her work in animal and environmental welfare, with Priyanka Ch