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Over 500 Indian passengers stranded in Doha return home

Doha: More than 500 Indian nationals stranded in Qatar have travelled to New Delhi and other destinations on Qatar Airways flights on Wednesday,

Rahul Gandhi pressured Telangana Speaker in disqualification petitions: BRS

Hyderabad: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) has alleged that Telangana Assembly Speaker decided on the disqualification petitions against defecting M

Iran targets busiest international airports of Gulf neighbours

Iran targeted the worlds busiest international airport Wednesday and attacked commercial ships as US and Israeli strikes rocked Tehran, while the

IAF officer found hanging at Raipur residence, probe underway

Raipur: An Indian Air Force (IAF) officer has allegedly committed suicide at his residence in Chhattisgarh capital Raipur, police said. Wing Comm

India co-sponsors UN resolution denouncing Iran strikes on GCC nations

United Nations: India co-sponsored a resolution in the UN Security Council that condemned the egregious attacks by Iran against Gulf Cooperation

US to release 172 million barrels from oil reserves as Iran war drives global price surge

The United StatesIsraeli war on Iran entered its 13th day on Thursday, March 12, as Washington announced plans to release 172 million barrels of

Mirwaiz seeks comprehensive probe into attack on Farooq Abdullah

Srinagar: Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, the chief priest of Kashmir, on Thursday, March 12, condemned the attack on former Jammu and Kashmir chief ministe

J&K govt. drags feet on relieving water sports expertBilquisMir to train national team for Asian Games

The Indian Kayaking & Canoeing Association (IKCA) on February 3, 2026, wrote to J&K Sports Minister Satish Sharma to spare Ms. Bilquis Mir as coa

Breaking News Live Updates: Farooq Abdullah safe after Jammu attack, one detained

No impact of U.S.-Iran war on aqua exports: APSADA

BPCL petrochemical complex proposed in Nellore raises environmental concerns

Scientists For People raises concerns over air and marine pollution, livelihoods of local people and health hazards

Oscar Nominees in Main Categories

Vampire period horror film Sinners shattered the all-time record for nominations with 16, followed by One Battle After Another with 13.

LPG crisis updates LIVE: Oil prices climb as Iranian boats hit two fuel oil tankers

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is running a 24x7 control room by including nodal officers from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting a

BJP accuses YSRCP of working with Target Tirumala agenda

The TTD trust board member accused the YSRCP of relentlessly playing with the sentiments of Hindu devotees by targeting Tirumala temple

Saudi military downs drones targeting Shaybah oil field in eastern region

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Defence intercepted multiple drone strikes targeting its eastern territories, including the Shaybah oil field. Amid es

LPG Gas price today: How much does a 14.2-kg LPG cylinder now cost in your city amid fuel crisis? Check rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and more

LPG shortage in India: Many cities and restaurants in India are facing shortage of LPG gas cylinders due to the escalating tensions in the West A

Meta Disables 150,000 Scam Accounts in Global Crackdown

The operation was conducted in coordination with the Royal Thai Police Anti-Cyber Scam Center and law enforcement agencies from several countries

Kumbh Mela Viral Girl Monalisa Bhosle Marries Her Love Partner Furman Khan in Kerala

After the marriage, the couple interacted with the media and shared their love story.

DGCA proposes tighter rules for foreign airlines operating in India

New Delhi: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has proposed to tighten rules for foreign airlines operating to and from India, inclu

Congress approaches NCW over 'sexist remarks' by Punjab CM at Women's Day event

In a letter addressed to NCW Chairperson Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar, Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Punjab Assembly Partap Singh Bajwa urged the comm

25-qubit quantum computing system installed at IIIT-Dharwad, Raichur

Farooq survives assassination bid at wedding, gunman held

Israel pounds Beirut suburbs after Hezbollah fires volley of rockets

Israeli forces struck Beirut's southern suburbs late Wednesday. This followed rocket fire from Hezbollah into northern Israel. The exchange inten

Cong likely to announce names of Bengal Assembly poll candidates in three phases

Kolkata: The Congress may announce candidates for the forthcoming elections to 294 Assembly constituencies in West Bengal in three separate phase

US, Russian teams met in Florida and discussed 'variety of topics,' Witkoff says

A notable meeting unfolded in Florida as a prominent Russian delegation engaged with their American peers. The discussions spanned numerous topic

Trump Threatens to Cut Trade with Spain Over Iran War Stance

Since the conflict in West Asia, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Snchez has reiterated his opposition to the US-Israel joint military strikes

US has hit 28 Iranian mine-laying vessels: Trump

American forces have targeted 28 Iranian vessels involved in laying mines. This action comes as Iran attempts to disrupt oil shipments through th

Trump administration must make New York tunnel payments, appeals court rules

A recent ruling by a US appeals court has ensured that financial support for the vital Hudson Tunnel project in New York will persist, despite op

Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Episode 10 release time and how to watch: Global streaming timings worldwide

Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Episode 10 release time and how to watch is now confirmed for March 12, 2026. The episode continues the Culling Game arc

Nikki Glaser to Return as Host for Golden Globes 2027

We are thrilled to welcome Nikki back to the Golden Globes stage in 2027, said Golden Globes president Helen Hoehne in a statement.

Women pushing limits of endurance; Garuda Aerospace, Airbus Helicopters partner

At just 18, Renee Noronha became the youngest Indian woman to complete an Ironman triathlon by finishing Ironman New Zealand.

Iran Targets Major Airport; UN Demands Halt to Gulf Attacks

Iran has targeted oil fields and refineries in Gulf Arab nations and effectively stopped cargo traffic through the narrow Strait of Hormuz

Congress criticises BJP for gas shortages, highlighting public suffering amid viral videos of long queues in Uttar Pradesh

A woman collapsing and fainting in line reveals the complete breakdown of the governments distribution system, and the value of public life is no

Pentagon headhunting Goldman, JPMorgan bankers for 'Economic Defense Unit': Report

The Pentagon is assembling a 30-person team of investment bankers from top firms like Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan to manage $200 billion in defens

U.S. will permanently close consulate in Peshawar, Pakistan, its closest mission to Afghanistan

The department notified Congress this week of its intent to close the consulate and said it would save $7.5 million per year, while not adversely

One killed in attack on oil tankers off Iraq, rescue operation ongoing

An attack on two oil tankers near Iraq resulted in at least one crew member's death and 38 rescues, with the search for missing individuals ongoi

Taiwan detects 5 Chinese aircraft, 6 vessels around its territories

Taiwanese forces said three out of five sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern and southwestern Air Defence Identification

World War II bomb in Germany's Dresden defused after city centre evacuation

An unexploded World War II bomb was successfully defused in the German city of Dresden on Wednesday, police said, after it caused a huge evacuati

Queensland Shocker: 2 bodies discovered inside car during search for missing Chinese backpackers in floodwaters

Tragic news from south-east Queensland where two bodies were discovered. A man and a woman, believed to be missing Chinese backpackers, were foun

Airstrikes shake Beirut, and drones spread fear in Tehran

In a dramatic escalation, airstrikes have pummeled both Beirut and Tehran, deepening the turmoil of the ongoing Iran war. With the U.S. expenditu

Iran-linked hackers attack US medical device maker Stryker

An Iranian-linked hacking group, Handala, claimed responsibility for a destructive cyberattack on U.S. medical device provider Stryker, causing a

Madhya Pradesh govt directs Collectors to review LPG supply arrangements, prevent black marketing

In a letter dated March 10, the govt has asked the collectors to regularly review the stock availability as well as suggest potential alternative

Trump administration estimates Iran war cost at over $11 billion in six days, source says

The war on Iran has cost the U.S. at least $11.3 billion in its first six days, with officials estimating a potential $50 billion funding request

Iran-Israel war LIVE: Israel launches fresh wave of strikes on Beirut, Tehran after attack by Hezbollah, IRGC

The UN Security Council passed a resolution calling for Iran to immediately halt its attacks on Gulf states

Trump administration kicks off new process to try to replace tariffs struck down by U.S. Supreme Court

Trump and his team have made clear that they're seeking to replace the hundreds of billions of dollars in lost revenues after the Supreme Court's

India Deplores Attacks on Commercial Ships in West Asia:

In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs said it had taken note of reports about the attack on the Thai bulk carrier Mayuree Naree while

India, China Among 16 US Trading Partners Hit By Trump's '301' Tariff Probes

The Donald Trump administration in the United States has launched new unfair trade practice investigations into 16 key trading partners in a move

US to permanently close consulate in Pakistan's Peshawar, its closest mission to Afghanistan

The State Department will permanently close its consulate in Peshawar, Pakistan, a key diplomatic mission near the Afghan border. This closure, p

EU warns Iran conflict could push the bloc's inflation above 3%: Report

The European Union faces a potential inflation surge above 3% this year. This scenario hinges on sustained high oil and gas prices due to the Mid

Hezbollah Says Targeted Israel With Dozens Of Rockets In New Operation

Lebanon's Iran-backed group Hezbollah said on Wednesday it had launched rockets and advanced missiles at northern Israel as part of a new operati

IEA to Release 400 Million Oil Barrels to Cut Prices: Trump

Trump said the record release of oil would help stabilise global energy supplies and bring down prices

Video: Farooq Abdullah Survives Assassination Attempt From Point-Blank Range

J&K National Conference President Farooq Abdullah, who was attending a marriage ceremony on Wednesday evening, survived an assassination attempt

NC President Farooq Abdullah Miraculously Escapes Gunshot In Jammu; Accused Arrested

Jammu, Mar 11: National Conference president and former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah had a miraculous escape when a gunman op

India joins 30 UN Member States to express deep alarm at escalation of hostilities in Lebanon

Indian peacekeepers with a long standing commitment to the UNIFIL continue to execute their mandate and provide help to locals even during these

LIVE: Pentagon Says First Week of Iran War Cost USD 11.3 Billion

The Trump administration had previously indicated it would be sending Congress a request for supplemental funding for the war, but that appears t

Morning Digest: Attempt to kill Farooq Abdullah thwarted in Jammu; Centre asks States to provide security to LPG supply chain, and more

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Three northern States, Chandigarh review fuel supply, anti-hoarding measures amid West Asia conflict

Punjabs AAP government tabled a resolution in the State Assembly on the Union governments failure in foreign policy and its impact on the country

Morning Brief Podcast: SPRs to LPG: How Far Will Historys Biggest Oil Shock Reverberate?

US launches unfair trade probe into India & 15 other countries

The administration of Donald Trump has launched a new trade investigation into excess industrial capacity across 16 major trading partners after

Hyderabad is low on commercial LPG and weddings may be unlikely casualty

Hyderabad:The wedding invitations had already gone out. Guests were flying in from abroad, or trying to, through the flight disruptions that the

Scholarship announced for women producers to attend Cannes Film Markets impACT Lab

Women in Film India (WIF India) has announced a scholarship for emerging women producers from India to participate in the impACT Lab programme at

Sona Mohapatra slams Badshah over Tateeree song

As he is facing a lot of backlash for his latest track titled Tateeree, singer Sona Mohapatra too has taken a sharp dig at rapper Badshah, critic

Michael: Makers announces early access screenings for Michael Jackson biopic

Lionsgate has announced that its upcoming biographical drama Michael will debut in limited early-access screenings two days before its official t

Iran conflict halts oil flows, nations tap strategic stock

This move marks the largest-ever coordinated strategic oil release, surpassing the 182.7 million barrels released during the Ukraine war in 2022,

Dubai financial & tech hub acts on Iran threat

Iran war: The developments follow the closure of US diplomatic missions in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) after last week's attack near the US co

Sensex, Nifty drop 2% on rising crude, Middle East tensions

MUMBAI, March 11: Indian equity markets witnessed a sharp sell-off on Wednesday, with benchmark indices ending nearly 2% lower after a brief rebo

Rupee slips 16 paise to 92.01 vs USD

MUMBAI, March 11: The rupee declined 16 paise to settle at 92.01 against the US dollar on Wednesday, pressured by a surge in global crude oil pri

Lord Sear real name, cause of death, net worth, career and family: DJ and SiriusXM host Steve Watson dies at 54. Here's early life and tributes

Lord Sear real name, cause of death, net worth, career and family details have drawn attention after the DJ and radio host died at 54. Steve Wats

NR opens executive waiting lounge at Srinagar Railway Station

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Mar 11: Taking a step towards improving passenger amenities, the Jammu Division of Northern Railway (NR) today

Epstein's longtime accountant testifies on his wealth, business ties

Richard Kahn also became the latest witness to testify that they had never seen Donald Trump doing anything wrong with Epstein

CII J&K presents policy recommendations on Ease of Doing Business to CS

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 11: The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Jammu & Kashmir presented a set of policy recommendations on Ea

School of Business Studies in CUJ rated AAA+ in B-School ranking

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 11: The Central University of Jammu has achieved a significant milestone as its School of Business Studies has

No need to panic, says PM on energy crisis, asserts nation will overcome situation like covid-19

KOCHI (Tamil Nadu), Mar 11 : Amid the LPG shortage triggered by the West Asia conflict, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday appealed to peo

The Iran war is getting complicated

Harsha Kakar kakarharsha@gmail.com US Presidents have always believed they are beyond global institutions and have the power to overthrow regimes

Corruption and Employees Recruitment in Jammu and Kashmir

Ram Rattan Sharma internetzonejammu@gmail.com Corruption in public employment has emerged as one of the gravest crisis in Jammu and Kashmir syste

G7 leaders agreed to examine option of escorting ships to navigate freely in Gulf

The statement was issued after French President Emmanuel Macron had convened a call with G7 leaders to discuss the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran and i

Jammu and its identity at a crossroads

Anil Kumar Sharma anil.kumar.sharma9419@gmail.com Anyone who has grown up in Jammu carries certain images that never fade. The slow mornings of t

Atlassian layoffs affected employees severance package, changes in top management and total job cuts expenses: Which regions will be hit and when will restructuring end?

Atlassian layoffs affected employees severance package, changes in top management and total job cuts expenses explain why the software company is

Jaishankar, Irans Araghchi discuss maritime security and regional tensions

TRHRAN, Mar 11 : External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar held a telephone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghc

Lavrov, Jaishankar discuss West Asia situation

MOSCOW, Mar 11 : Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a telephonic conversation on Wednesday du

Navneets hat-trick powers India team to 4-1 win over Wales at World Cup Qualifiers

HYDERABAD, Mar 11: Navneet Kaur scored a hat-trick as India secured a dominant 4-1 victory against Wales in a Pool B clash at the womens hockey W

IPL first phase schedule announced amid travel concerns caused by war in West Asia

NEW DELHI, Mar 11: Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru will take on Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2026 opener in Bengaluru on March

Hyd: Army Chief visits Defence Management College, Highlights Need for Tech-Driven Transformation

HYDERABAD, Mar 11: Chief of the Army staff (COAS) Upendra Dwivedi, visited the College of Defence Management (CDM) in Secunderabad here Tuesday a

Iranian drones hit near Dubai International Airport, wounding 4 people, though flights continue

DUBAI, Mar 11: Two Iranian drones hit near Dubai International Airport on Wednesday, wounding four people, though flights continue, authorities s

Dr Jitendra interacts with Ethiopias women MPs, shares Indias best practices in governance

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Mar 11: Interacting with a delegation of 32 women parliamentarians from Ethiopia here today, Union Minister of

World Cup winning India Team receive Rs 25 crore as prize money from ICC

DUBAI, Mar 11: Champions India received USD 2,639,423 (approx Rs 25 crore), the biggest share from the prize money pool after winning the mens T2

India imported over 18,842 MTs of uranium from 2008-09 to 2024-25 for reactors: Govt in LS

NEW DELHI, Mar 11: India imported 18,842.60 metric tonnes (MTs) of uranium in different forms for its reactors between 2008-2009 and 2024-2025 un

Chief Secy reviews road safety measures across J&K

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 11: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today chaired a comprehensive review meeting of the Transport Department to a

Parihar excels at Golf Federation of India tourney

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 11: The grand final of the Golf Tournament, organised by the Golf Federation of India at Karma Lake Lan

FBI warned California that Iran could launch drones at the West Coast: report; Trump says not worried

We have no additional information on the timing, method, target, or perpetrators of this alleged attack, the FBI alert in February reportedly sai