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Inspections Conducted At Jammu LPG Outlets, Direct Dealers To Ensure Home Delivery As Usual

Jammu, Mar 16: The Jammu administration on Monday conducted inspections at LPG outlets amid panic buying and complaints of delivery failures of g

Hathras gangrape: Hearing in defamation case against Rahul deferred to April 13

In a significant legal development, the defamation hearing linked to Rahul Gandhi has been rescheduled. The case stems from comments he made foll

BJPs first Kerala list features Rajeev Chandrasekhar among 47 candidates

The Bharatiya Janata Party is gearing up for a fierce fight in the 2026 Kerala Legislative Assembly Election, with the release of its initial lin

Major fire at Farooq Nagar bus stand in Falaknuma

Hyderabad: A major fire broke out at the Farooq Nagar bus stand of Falaknuma, Hyderabad, on Monday, March 16. Thick smoke billowed and raging fir

Time For India To Guide A Challenge-Ridden World Again: LG Manoj Sinha

JAMMU, Mar 16: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday emphasised the need to build a society that is technologically potent

This property case began weeks after Indias Constitution came into force, HC finally ends it in Feb after 76 years

A 76-year-old property dispute, initiated shortly after India's Constitution was enacted, has finally concluded. The Bombay High Court ordered th

Oscars 2026: Viral photo exposes trash-filled auditorium after event

Los Angeles: The 98th Academy Awards took place on March 15 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, bringing together some of the biggest names in H

How wooden satellites offer clean fix for space pollution and ozone layer depletion amid 2000 annual launches till 2031?

Following the re-entry of a 600kg NASA satellite in March 2026, scientific focus has shifted toward the environmental hazards of space junk and t

CS Reviews Youth Sports Initiatives, Emphasises Wider Participation Across J&K

JAMMU, Mar 16: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the performance of the Youth Services & Sports

Four Assets Worth Crores Linked To Drug Peddler Attached In J&Ks Pulwama

SRINAGAR, Mar 16: Police on Monday attached assets worth crores belonging to an alleged drug peddler in Jammu and Kashmirs Pulwama district, offi

Rs 500 bribery case ends after 36 years; Supreme Court upholds conviction, reduces sentence

A decades-long bribery case involving just Rs 500 against an excise official has finally concluded. The Supreme Court upheld his conviction after

Russia fines Telegram app $4,32,366 for failing to remove banned content

Telegram rejects the charge and has accused Russia of trying to throttle its services

Assembly polls dates: K C Venugopal accuses ECI of bias; terms its stand as mysterious

This election date has been announced with the objective of cutting short the campaigning of the candidates and limiting the Congress leaders who

Maharashtra partners with Wadhwani AI to deploy artificial intelligence in public health services

The use of AI tools is expected to help healthcare workers deliver timely and targeted interventions

Himachal government signs MoU with National Dairy Development Board to boost dairy sector

The Chief Minister also said the state government is monitoring the situation regarding LPG supply and would take up the matter with the central

NCP(SP) won't contest against Sunetra Pawar in Baramati Assembly bypoll: Supriya Sule

Speaking about the LPG situation amid the West Asia conflict, Supriya Sule said the Centre should convene an all-party meeting and take everyone

India says it has not had talks with the US on deployment of warships in Strait of Hormuz

EAM Jaishankar thanks Armenia for evacuating 550 Indian nationals from Iran

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar thanked the Government and people of Armenia for facilitating the safe evacuation of over 550 Indian natio

Lured with chocolates, 6-year-old raped, murdered in Hyderabads Narsingi

Hyderabad: Police arrested a man for allegedly raping and murdering a six-year-old girl in Hyderabads Narsingi on Sunday, March 15, after luring

ASI permits T.N. Archaeology Department to conduct excavations in Keeladi, seven other sites

The approval was granted on March 13 following the recommendation of an expert committee

India's February unemployment rate eases to 4.9% y/y

India's unemployment rate dipped to 4.9% in February, down from 5% in January, according to government data. Urban unemployment also saw a slight

Agra's delicate marble inlay industry suffers as exports to West Asia halted amid prevailing crisis

Agra's famed marble inlay craft, Pachikari, is grinding to a halt. The ongoing conflict in West Asia has stopped orders from the region, the main

Pink tickets in DTC buses to continue for 3 months; no need to rush for smart cards: Delhi CM

Delhi women can continue enjoying free bus travel for three more months using the existing pink ticket system. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta assured

Go to High Court first, SC tells journalist Ravi Nair in Adani notice case

New Delhi:The Supreme Court on Monday, March 16, refused to entertain a plea by journalist Ravi Nair challenging a Gujarat Crime Branch notice is

What is Operation Aspides, the EU naval shield now at the centre of Strait of Hormuz reopening talks

Tensions rise in the global oil arena following Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. To address this urgent situation, EU ministers are explo

Pune-based scientists develop synthetic gas that can become an alternative to LPG

CSIR-NCL scientists have developed an indigenous technology to produce Dimethyl Ether (DME), a clean-burning fuel that can be blended with LPG. T

'Will UK abandon US in Iran War? British PM Keir Starmer holds a press conference | LIVE

Intracardiac Echocardiography (ICE): Redefining Precision in Modern Cardiology

Dr. Balbir Singh, Group Chairman Cardiac Sciences, Pan Max & Chief of Interventional Cardiology&Electrophysiology, Max Super Speciality Hospital,

Fire breaks out on Manali sub-station premises

Personnel from the Fire and Rescue Services swiftly brought the blaze under control. No casualties or injuries were reported.

EU Considers Measures to Ensure Uninterrupted Access to Strait of Hormuz

France and EU plan coalition to escort ships in Strait of Hormuz if hostilities decrease.

J&K Govt Directs Departments To Clear Pending Electricity Dues Promptly

JAMMU, Mar 16: The Finance Department, Jammu and Kashmir has directed all government departments to ensure timely clearance of pending electricit

'Freeze RSS assets, stop arms sales to India': US religious freedom panel recommends sanctions over minority violations

USCIRF: United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), an independent, bipartisan federal government body, has released it

Not deadyet: Netanyahu debunks rumours in new video, Grok flags it as AI

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, on Sunday, March 15, debunked the rumours around a video showing him with six fingers. However, new fo

SC Dismisses Journalist's Plea Challenging Summons Related to Adani Report

A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta, which also refused to grant Nair interim protection from any coercive action by the Gujarat Po

Priya Maganti on Curating Weddings Into Personalised Visual Stories

Destination weddings arent about the crowd or the dcor; they are about the laughter, the rituals shared, and creating memories that feel truly in

Parliament yet to act on end-of-life care law despite repeated Supreme Court nudges: Rajya Sabha MP

IUML MP Haris Beeran (Kerala) called on the government to introduce the Medical Treatment of terminally ill patients (End-of-Life Care) Act, as r

Molicel Achieves RBA Silver Status, Setting a New Benchmark for Ethical Battery Manufacturing

Tamil Nadu election: TVK to ally only with parties that accept Vijay as CM, says Sengottaiyan

Addressing the public, Mr. Sengottaiyan said several parties were attempting to include the TVK in their alliances

Assam: Congress MP Pradyut Bordoloi Threatens To Quit Congress

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma says the development reflected his earlier prediction that Bordoloi might not remain in the Congress for long

Over 13,000 teaching posts vacant in KVs, Navodaya schools: Education ministry

NEW DELHI, Mar 16: Over 13,000 teaching positions are vacant in Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) and Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs) across the count

Bengaluru Shocker: Husband Slits Wife's Throat Over Trivial Matter

A domestic dispute in Bengaluru resulted in the alleged murder of 45-year-old Rangamma by her husband.

Stop military ops immediately, China in response to Trumps call to help protect Strait of Hormuz

BEIJING, Mar 16: China on Monday called on all sides to immediately stop military operations in West Asia in response to US President Donald Trum

India warns nationals in Iran against crossing land borders without coordination

The Indian Embassy in Tehran has again warned Indian nationals in Iran not to attempt to cross any land border without prior coordination with th

Power demand in India to hit record highs in summer, adding to energy woes

Power use could top out at 283 gigawatts during the most extreme periods, a 13% jump compared to the current record of 250 gigawatts set in the s

Pak reported over 3,600 child abuse cases in 2025

ISLAMABAD, Mar 16: At least 3,630 child abuse cases were reported across Pakistan in 2025,marking an 8 per cent increase from the year before th

Union Minister Hardeep Puri's daughter files Rs 10 cr defamation suit over online posts linking her to Jeffrey Epstein

Hardeep Singh Puri's daughter has filed a Rs 10 crore defamation suit against individuals and online platforms for allegedly linking her to Jeffr

Govt to soon come out with revamped Stand-Up India scheme: Nirmala Sitharaman

The government is set to introduce a revamped Stand-Up India scheme. This initiative will offer enhanced benefits to entrepreneurs from Scheduled

Hardeep Puri's Daughter Sues for Defamation Over Epstein Allegations

The suit states that beginning around February 22, 2026, a series of defamatory posts, articles, videos, threads, thumbnails and captions were pu

What are Asian countries doing to offset the oil-price rise

Global oil prices surge and markets fall amid fears of inflation and slowed growth. Asian countries, heavily reliant on Gulf oil, are taking acti

1.60 lakh additions in Jammu and Kashmir annual voter roll revision, 67,690 entries deleted

Jammu recorded the most deletions at 10,430, followed by Budgam with 7,762 and Anantnag with 5,241, it said

Bihar Police SI Prelims Result out at bpssc.bihar.gov.in: check steps to download and more

The Bihar Police Sub-ordinate Service Commission (BPSSC) has announced the results for the Police Sub-Inspector (SI) preliminary examination. Can

Ola Electric plans Rs 2,000 cr fundraise for battery arm

NEW DELHI, Mar 16: Ola Electric has kicked off a plan to raise up to Rs 2,000 crore by selling a stake in its battery arm, Ola Cell Technologies

Delhi-bound Air India plane diverted to Ireland due to tech issue

India exports 3.15 lakh tonne sugar in Oct-Feb of 2025-26 marketing year: AISTA

NEW DELHI, Mar 16: India exported 3.15 lakh tonne sugar during October-February in the current 2025-26 marketing year, with the UAE emerging as t

Tamil Nadu Assembly election: Residents threaten to boycott poll over NOC issue in Erode

The residents have been demanding the issuance of a No Objection Certificate to enable the sale of their plots

Omar Abdullah Opens Asia's Largest Tulip Garden in Srinagar to Visitors

Tulip garden opens early due to climate change, as warmer temperatures cause early blooming.

Exports dip marginally to USD 36.61 billion in February

NEW DELHI, Mar 16: The countrys merchandise exports dropped marginally by 0.81 per cent to USD 36.61 billion in February, according to government

Instagram to Discontinue End-to-End Encryption Messaging Feature

End-to-end encrypted conversations use a special key to protect messages, preventing third parties including Meta from viewing them

Vadanta committee approves raising up to Rs 2,575 cr via NCDs

NEW DELHI, Mar 16: Vedanta Ltd on Monday said its committee of directors has approved raising up to Rs 2,575 crore through issuance of debentures

Jnanpith Award: Vairamuthu Faces Backlash; Writer Jeyamohan Calls Him Ridiculous Film Lyricist

In his letter to the committee, Jeyamohan was unequivocal in his assessment of the awardee's standing in the creative world

Stop military operations immediately: China in response to Donald Trump's call to protect Strait of Hormuz

China urged an immediate halt to military operations in West Asia, responding to US President Trump's call for Beijing to help secure the Strait

KPCC secretary, former CPI(M) councillor join BJP in Kerala

The environment, another casualty of war in West Asia

According to one study published in the peer-reviewed journal One Earth, the Gaza conflict generated some 33 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equ

AI-Manipulated Clip of Former COAS General Manoj Pande Goes Viral

There is no evidence to prove that he indeed made such remarks about the Indian army.

'Isme gas ka kya kaam': Chaap vendors LPG excuse backfires after customer points out one detail

LPG Gas: A viral video shows a roadside vendor increasing soya chaap prices, citing LPG hikes despite using a coal tandoor. The clip, captioned '

Two Holy Mosques witness huge turnout on 27th night of Ramzan

A large congregation of worshippers gathered at the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophets Mosque in Madinah on Sunday night, March 16, marking

Watch: Hardik Pandya buys Ferrari: Check price, speed and more; cricketer spotted on drive with girlfriend Mahieka Sharma

Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya has reportedly added a brand-new Ferrari 12Cilindri, valued at Rs 12 crore, to his luxury car collection. The st

Indian crude oil vessel from UAE safely en route to Mundra; 22 ships remain in West Gulf, says govt

Students suspended for 21 days for wearing Hanuman mala in Telangana school

Hyderabad: Tensions prevailed in Jagtial after five students were allegedly denied entry into school on Monday, March 16, and suspended for weari

India needs outcome-driven urban policy, says EAC-PM paper

The paper titled Indias Hidden Urbanisation and its Policy Implications written by EAC-PM member Shamika Ravi and its consultants Manuj Joshi and

The Lake That Looks Like It Floats Above the Ocean

On the Faroe Islands, Vgar island features Srvgsvatn, a lake that creates a surreal optical illusion of floating high above the Atlantic Ocean. T

Iran war begins to bomb the GST bonanza. What can happen?

Iran War: Escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia are threatening to reverse gains from India's GST rationalisation. Rising crude-linked in

Kannur ADM Naveen Babu death: Kerala court orders further probe

Thalassery Additional Sessions Court Judge, in a common order, allowed two petitions filed by Babus family seeking further investigation and the

FIRs against hospitals charging beneficiaries of health schemes: Maharashtra Health Minister

The Minister informed the State Assembly that the government had examined nearly 368 complaints about hospitals charging patients covered under h

Parvathi Nayars new exhibition, The Primordial, in Mumbai, traces oceans, pepper and climate change

This show at Muziris Contemporary features works that explore the ocean, depicting it not only as a physical space but also as a vital link to ou

Assaulted my very idea of parliamentary democracy: Deve Gowda writes to Sonia Gandhi; flags far too many disruptions in Parliament

Former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda expressed deep concern to Sonia Gandhi about the chaos and excessive disruptions within Parliament, attribu

Cylinder prices above 5,000: Mallikarjun Kharge vs Jagat Prakash Nadda in RS

Asian Football Confederation Says Iran is Still Set To Play at FIFA World Cup 2026

Irans national football team said no one can exclude it from playing in the global tournament

LG Sinha unveils bust of Shri Maharaja Ranbir Singh Ji at CSU, Jammu

Central Sanskrit University, Jammu Campus renamed as Shri Maharaja Ranbir Singh Campus JAMMU, MARCH 16: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha on

Opinion: Opinion | Amateur 'Advisors', Ignored Generals: How Trump Shunned Protocol To Launch Iran War

Recordings obtained by the Arms Control Association suggested that Witkoff misunderstood key technical aspects of Iran's nuclear programme.

Inquiry Ordered Against Retired Engineer In Jal Shakti Department

JAMMU, Mar 16: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered initiation of disciplinary proceedings against Sanjeev Kumar Malhotra, the then Execu

Ladakh Agitation: Rally in Leh, Shutdown in Kargil Two Days After Wangchuk's Release

It was the first major rally by LAB since violence erupted during protests in September, prompting a clampdown by authorities

'Targeted for being Hardeep Puri's daughter': Minister's kin files defamation plea in Delhi HC over Epstein posts

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri's daughter has filed a plea in the Delhi High Court, seeking legal action against individuals and online platfo

J&K Sees 1.60 Lakh New Voter Additions Amid 67,690 Deletions in Roll

Jammu district has the highest registered voters at 11,89,555 after 2.29 lakh corrections to the electoral rolls.

Mathuras Sanitary Products Industry: Built on Consistent Production and Everyday Demand

How Mathura became a hub for sanitary products manufacturing. Inside the production, assembly, and market networks powering plastic taps and fitt

Hybrid kitchens: How families are cooking with less LPG

Faced with an LPG shortage, households are rediscovering efficient cooking methods which range from batch cooking to hybrid kitchens, that combin

War, voter roll revision and Raj Bhavan shuffle reshape West Bengals 2026 poll battle

West Bengal's 2026 election faces new challenges. Electoral roll changes, global conflicts affecting fuel prices, and a new Governor are altering

Jewellery making in Bareilly: A Craft Shaped By Precision, Finish, and Timely Delivery

Inside Bareillys jewellery industry where goldsmith craft, CNC detailing, and precise finishing shape bangles, rings, and chains.

Three women escape unhurt after BMW crashes near Jubilee Hills Metro station

According to preliminary information, the car was moving at high speed when the driver allegedly lost control near the metro station

Telangana on threshold of extraordinary transformation: Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla

Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla delivers his first address to the joint session of legislature