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Leaders Pay Tribute to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on His Death Anniversary

New Delhi, April 3: On the death anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the founder of Hindavi Swaraj, several leaders, including Union Home

Drowning in monsoon, dreaming of growth: recurring monsoon flooding in Warangal

Warangals double reality is hard to miss. Recurring monsoon flooding continues to expose civic deficiencies even as a wave of big-ticket projects

37 years of students politics ban on Karnataka campuses

Quote of the Day by Mignon McLaughlin: A successful marriage requires falling in love many times always with the same person - American authors simple secret to keeping love alive in marriage

Quote of the Day by Mignon McLaughlin: Love in marriage is a continuous journey. Mignon McLaughlin's quote highlights that enduring relationships

US Warns China Over Actions Against Panama-Flagged Ships

Washington, April 3: The United States has issued a warning to China regarding its actions targeting Panama-flagged vessels, stating that these m

Blake Lively's Sexual Harassment Claims Against Justin Baldoni Tossed Out but Robust Case Remains

The written ruling by Judge Lewis J. Liman in Manhattan came after Lively, who starred in and produced the film, sued her co-star and director in

Trump Imposes 50% Tariff on Steel, Aluminum, and Copper Imports

Washington, April 3: President Donald Trump has issued a significant order imposing heavy tariffs on the import of steel, aluminum, and copper. T

B Com to Goldman sachs: Karnataka colleges race to churn out more job-ready grads

Israeli director Nadav Lapid wants new satire to 'shake souls'

Filmmaker Nadav Lapid's new movie 'Yes' opens in US cinemas. The film depicts a couple in Tel Aviv navigating a dual life of raising a child and

FBI Director Kash Patel among Trump officials considered for exit: Report

FBI Director Kash Patel, Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll, and Labour Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer are being considered for departures from the Tr

SRH Skipper Kishan Hails Travis-Abhishek Stand After Win Over KKR

Jayden Unadkat (3/21) was the pick of the bowlers for SRH.

Morning Digest: Education Ministry notifies NCERT as deemed university; Trump announces destruction of Irans tallest bridge, and more

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Easter eggs prices: Rates fall sharply across U.S. as consumers seek to fill Easter baskets. Check latest cost

Trump administration's decision to import nearly one billion eggs last year also helped lower prices, according to an official.

Delhi HC directs takedown of obscene song by Honey Singh, Badshah

Drizzle in some parts of Mumbai; may have been caused by western disturbance, says IMD official

None of the observatories in the city recorded any rainfall activity, India Meteorological Department scientist Sushma Nair said

Honestly, how clean is Bengaluru air in Jan 2026?

Indias Zoho email migration; Zomato parent's ESOP plan

Hello, For decades, official government communication ran primarily through systems managed by the National Informatics Centre (NIC), which has b

China opposes use of force in Middle East, warns it would 'legitimise unlawful' action: UN envoy

China's UN representative, Fu Cong, has strongly opposed any measures authorising military action in the Middle East. Addressing the United Natio

Airbus bets on helicopter tech for war drones, expands facilities to double production by 2027

Aerospace giant Airbus is enhancing its drone capabilities. The company is developing drones to work alongside manned aircraft. This initiative i

Hegseth asks U.S. Armys top officer to step down while U.S. continues war on Iran

Pentagon officials are not offering a reason for George's departure, which comes nearly five weeks into U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran and with no

Breaking News Live Updates: Dust storm hits Delhi; IMD warns of light rain, thunderstorms, gusty winds

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Iran claims to be drafting proposal with Oman to 'monitor' Strait of Hormuz

Iran announced a proposal with Oman to monitor the Strait of Hormuz. The plan aims to ensure safe passage for ships. This comes amid tensions and

U.S. Strikes Key Bridge in Iran, Trump Warns of More Actions Ahead

Washington, April 3: The U.S. military has launched an attack on a crucial highway bridge in Iran, escalating tensions between the two nations. P

Iran War: Amazon to Slap 3.5 % Surcharge on Third-party Sellers

Elevated costs in fuel and logistics have increased the cost of operating across the industry, Amazon said in the emailed statement

8 killed, 95 injured as US-Israeli strikes hit Iran's B1 Bridge

Eight civilians died and 95 were injured in strikes on a bridge in Karaj. Iran's President vowed defense against aggressors. The nation is engage

Column | Krithi Karanths rules of co-existence

The conservation biologist on why children are key to building awareness of human-animal interactions

Gold price on Good Friday, Easter Weekend: Check latest Gold rate projections

Gold rates remain volatile as the U.S. dollar and oil prices strengthened after President Donald Trump said the U.S. would continue attacks on Ir

From selfies to slogan: how Instagram is becoming Indias newest political battleground

In the run-up to Assembly elections this month, social media is flooded with viral memes and AI-generated disinformation, and it is reshaping pol

Flutter over grading third language

Grading the third-language paper and not counting it towards the total marks in SSLC in Karnataka is being seen as the first step towards a two-l

Review | Ali Smith pairs imagination with urgency in her politically charged new novel, Glyph

Pay attention to the history you are making in the present, Smith suggests, or it will return to haunt you

Artemis II astronauts rocket toward the Moon after spending a day around Earth

Humans have once again left Earth orbit, heading towards the moon. The Artemis II mission's translunar ignition occurred successfully, sending th

Artemis II astronauts rocket toward moon after spending day around Earth

NASA had the Artemis II crew stick close to home for a day to test their capsule's life-support systems before clearing them for lunar departure;

Trump unveils 100% tariff on some patented drugs on Liberation Day anniversary

Companies that have signed a most favoured nation pricing deal and are actively building facilities in the U.S. to onshore production of patented

US always open to diplomacy but will ensure objectives are fulfilled in Iran: Spokesperson Tommy Pigott

America remains open to talks with Iran. This comes as military conflict continues. President Trump has issued new warnings about Iran's civilian

Iran-Israel war LIVE: Iran vows 'crushing' attacks as U.S.-Israeli strikes hit regional infrastructure

Fresh explosions were reported in the Tehran area, with Iranian state television reporting U.S.-Israeli strikes hit a bridge in the northern town

Donald Trump to unveil biggest defense budget request since World War 2, Golden Dome, ships, missiles top priority charts

Donald Trump had asked Congress for a national defense budget of $892.6 billion then added $150 billion through a supplemental budget request, se

UN set to vote on watered-down proposal to open Strait of Hormuz

The UN Security Council is set to vote on a watered-down proposal to secure the Strait of Hormuz, allowing only defensive actions after China and

Education Ministry notifies NCERT as deemed university

The notification dated March 30 enables the NCERT to offer courses and confer degrees; it says all such academic programmes must conform to UGC n

Foreign secretary Vikram Misri represents India as 60+ nations discuss Hormuz crisis

Lok Sabha clears CAPF bill, opposition flags 15-year promotion freeze

Smoky coffee libericas here. Have you tasted it yet?

Trump imposes 50% tariffs on steel, aluminum, and copper

President Trump adjusted national security tariffs on steel, aluminum, and copper imports, reducing duty rates on derivative products and simplif

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Trump unveils 100% tariff on some patented drugs on 'Liberation Day' anniversary

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order introducing significant pharmaceutical tariffs. Companies failing to strike pricing deals wi

US Iran War Live Updates: Israel, Kuwait says responding to missiles fired from Iran

US Army chief of staff Randy George fired by Hegseth, sources say

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has fired U.S. Army Chief of Staff Randy George, a move described as nearly unprecedented during wartime. The Pent

Dinosaur Chicken Nuggets recall: Lead contamination may puts your kids at risk here's what Walmart shoppers should do to stay safe

Dinosaur chicken nuggets recall: A routine food safety check has led to a recall of Great Value Dino Nuggets sold at Walmart due to potentially d

US Defense Secretary Hegseth says he will allow troops to take personal weapons onto military bases

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will permit service members to carry personal firearms on military bases, citing the Second Amendment and recent s

Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama: Power is building structures, not visibility

Ibrahim Mahama on topping the 2025ArtReviewsPower 100 list, making art with colonial detritus, and travelling to Kochi Muziris Biennale and Venic

Tree Coffee Is Having Its Climate Moment

Parl to reconvene for women quota bills on April 16

Quote of the day by Ralph Waldo Emerson: 'Our greatest glory is not in...' Life lessons on health, war, success and life by lecturer, poet, essayist and father of American Renaissance Transcendentalism

Quote of the day by Ralph Waldo Emerson highlights that true success is measured not by avoiding failure but by rising each time one falls. This

President Donald Trump speaks about the Iran war from the Cross Hall of the White House

President Donald Trump speaks about the Iran war from the Cross Hall of the White House on Wednesday. (PTI)

Iran hits Israel, Gulf as Trump signals war end

DUBAI, April 2: Iran launched fresh missile strikes on Israel and Gulf Arab states, signaling that it retains significant military capability des

India joins UKled Hormuz talks with 40 nations

NEW DELHI, April 2: India joined over 35 nations in a UK-convened summit on Thursday to discuss political and diplomatic measures to reopen the S

Heavy rains kill 12 in Pakistan, warnings of further floods

Karachi, April 2: At least 12 people died over 24 hours after heavy rains, thunderstorms and flash floods gripped different provinces of Pakistan

Blake Lively vs Justin Baldoni: Why federal judge dismisses most sexual harassment claims in 'It Ends With Us' lawsuit - here's the legal battle's latest update

Blake Lively Justin Baldoni: A federal judge dismissed most of Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against Justin Baldoni in their It Ends Wi

Nepal court prolongs Oli detention; party objects

Kathmandu, April 2: Former Nepal Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli will remain in judicial custody for two more days after the Kathmandu District Cou

Three Bowlers Achieve Multiple Hat-tricks in IPL History, Including Yuvraj Singh

New Delhi, April 3: The 19th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) kicked off on March 28. Throughout its history, bowlers have achieved a to

Nepal leaders clash over Olis arrest in first session

Kathmandu, April 2: During the first federal parliament session following the March 5 elections in Nepal, the arrest of former Prime Minister K P

Raghav Chadha dropped as AAP deputy RS leader, replaced by Ashok Mittal

In a surprising leadership shake-up, the Aam Aadmi Party has appointed Ashok Mittal as the new Rajya Sabha deputy leader, effectively taking over

The Rivalry of Jaya Prada and Sridevi: Sisters on Screen, Strangers Off It

Mumbai, April 3: In the 1980s, two leading actresses ruled Hindi cinema, captivating audiences with their portrayals of devoted sisters. However,

A Tribute to the Army Medical Corps

Maj Gen Sanjeev Dogra (Retd) sanjeev662006@gmail.com In the armed forces, courage is usually seen at the point of contact: on the icy ridge, in t

40 petro products exempted from customs duty for 3 months

To alleviate the burden of soaring input costs on various industries, the government has enacted a three-month suspension of customs duties on 40

New Income Tax Act 2025 Reflects Governments Commitment to Simplify Tax System: CII

New Delhi, April 3: The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) announced on Thursday that the implementation of the new Income Tax Act 2025 demon

Pragg held by Bluebaum, Sindarov surges ahead

PAPHOS (Cyprus), April 2: Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa played out a draw with German Matthias BLuebaum while Uzbekistans Javokhir Sindarov grabbe

Left Arm Pain: A Warning Sign of Heart Disease You Shouldnt Ignore

New Delhi, April 3: Heart disease has become a leading cause of death today. This issue is not limited to the elderly; it is increasingly affecti

Global Energy Tinderbox

Brig Dr Vijay sagar Dheman Motivatedvijay128@gmail.com As the global energy market feels the impact from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a c

SVMM Hospital performs life-saving limb salvage procedure

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 2: Swami Vivekananda Medical Mission (SVMM) Charitable Hospital has conducted a critical and life-saving emerg

Abhishek Sharma Becomes First Indian to Hit Century of Sixes in IPL 2026

Kolkata, April 3: In an exciting match of IPL 2026, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) faced off against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Thursday. Abhishek

Defence exports skyrocket to record Rs 38,424cr in 2025-26, 62.7 per cent rise over previous fiscal

India's defence exports have soared to an unprecedented Rs 38,424 crore in FY 2025-26, a remarkable 62.7% surge. This achievement underscores gro

Several minority scholarship schemes discontinued after 2021-22, Minority Affairs Mister tells Rajya Sabha

Mr. Brittas has also asked about the total scholarship amount allocated and actually given each year over the last five years, State-wise along w

Indias Mixed Trap Teams Fail to Secure Medals at ISSF World Cup

New Delhi, April 3: Indias mixed trap teams have been eliminated from the medal rounds at the ISSF World Cup Shotgun. This marks the end of the I

Any misadventure from Pak to invite unprecedented action, says Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh firmly addressed the situation with Pakistan, asserting that any further provocations would prompt a reaction that

South Korea Secures 50 Million Barrels of Alternative Oil Amid Hormuz Crisis

Seoul, April 3: South Korea has announced that it has secured approximately 50 million barrels of alternative oil supply for this month. This mov

Legislators raise scores of public issues during Zero Hour

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 2: The Zero Hour in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly today witnessed extensive deliberations as Memb

LG hands over appointment letter to martyrs wife

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 2: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today handed over the appointment letter, under J&K Rehabilitation Assistan

Farooq calls on Govt to join global efforts to end West Asia conflict

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 2: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference president Dr Farooq Abdullah today urged the Govt of India to tak

Sat Sharma flags Jammu-Srinagar highway upgrade in Rajya Sabha

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, April 2: President of J&K BJP and Member of Parliament, Sat Sharma, raised an important issue concerning the upgra

The Significance of Good Friday and Easter Sunday for Christians

New Delhi, April 3: April is a sacred month for Christians, symbolizing the celebrations of Good Friday and Easter. During this time, Catholics e

TMCs guidelines being strictly followed in cancer treatment: Itoo

Excelsior Correspondent BJP MLA alleges scam in drugs JAMMU, Apr 2: As BJP MLA RS Pathania today alleged fraud in purchase of cancer drugs in the

Shiv Mandir Trust delegation meets LG

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, April 2: A delegation of Shiv Mandir Charitable Trust led by Shiv Partap Gupta, president of the Trust, called on

Omar Abdullah demands probe into Ganderbal encounter, after family claims slain had no militant links

I believe the claim of the family should not be dismissed out of hand. At the very least this encounter needs a transparent and time bound probe

Centre gives extension to 74 PMGSY-I roads till Mar 2027

* CM thanks Union Minister Shivraj Singh Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 2: The Union Government has given one years extension to 74 PMGSY-I r

CS directs departments to fast-track pending reforms under D-BRAP 2025

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 2: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today convened a meeting to assess the progress achieved under the District B

20 pc power supply promised to J&K in 1979 from Thein Dam yet to come

Rs 15.94 cr compensation, jobs also pending *Govt Deptts, security forces owe Rs 3747 cr electricity dues Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Apr 2: Notwithsta

N-G Health employees strike enters day 2; patients continue to suffer

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, April 2: The 72-hour strike by non-gazetted (N-G) Health and Medical College employees across Jammu and Kashmir en

Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board conferred with Jal Yodha Samman

Excelsior Correspondent KATRA, Apr 2: In recognition of its exemplary initiatives in water management and conservation, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Sh

Governor Inaugurates New Maternity Facility in Bishnupur, Manipur

Imphal, April 3: The Governor of Manipur, Ajay Kumar Bhalla, praised the strong traditions, courage, and moral leadership of the Imma community d