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Auto retail registers robust 40.52% growth in Feb 2026: FADA

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 6: In J&K for February 2026, retail sector registered a growth of 40.52 % YoY. The 2-Wheeler category witnesse

Daikin launches Room AC Range and AI-Powered VRV Alpha Series

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 6: Daikin Air-conditioning today announced the launch of its highly anticipated 2026 product lineup, marking a

Dr Jitendra visits Lakshadweep Desalination Plant, emphasises role of ocean technology for water security

Excelsior Correspondent KAVARATTI, Mar 6: Union Minister for Earth Sciences and Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh visited the Low Tempera

A spotlight seeking Trump

Harsha Kakar kakarharsha@gmail.com On July 19th last year, as part of Operation Midnight Hammer, seven US B2 bombers dropped fourteen GBU-57 (Gui

CS reviews Mission YUVA progress

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 6: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo today chaired a meeting to review the district-wise performance of Mission YUVA

West Bengal: Didi begins sit-in, alleges EC 'plot' to delete voters' names

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee launched a sit-in protest, accusing the BJP and Election Commission of a conspiracy to disenfranchise voters by re

CM inaugurates new Secretariat block to augment office infrastructure

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 6: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today inaugurated a newly constructed block at the Civil Secretariat, Jammu, a

CTF delegation calls on Controller Legal Metrology

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 6: A delegation of the Chamber of Traders Federation (CTF), led by its president, Neeraj Anand, who is also th

Itoo urges Centre to extend NEET-UG 2026 deadline

Writes to Pradhan citing internet restrictions Irfan Tramboo Srinagar, Mar 6: Minister for Health and Medical Education Sakeena Itoo, has written

SKUAST-Jammu hosts TerraGeo Symposium 2026

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 6: A two-day symposium on geospatial approach to soil and land management, tiled TerraGeo Symposium 2026 was o

Karnataka says it will ban social media for children under 16

Karnataka plans to ban social media for children under 16, aligning with global efforts to curb digital exposure. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah ann

Before Dena, India let another Iran ship with 183 crew dock in Kochi

Days before the sinking of IRIS Dena, India granted permission for the Iranian ship IRIS Lavan to dock at Kochi port due to technical issues. Thi

Volleyball tourney commences

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 6: A Volleyball Tournament under the Civic Action Programme was organized by 137 Battalion, CRPF, Udham

PM Modi not informed about Iran operation during Israel visit: Saar

NEW DELHI, March 6: Dispelling speculation about Indias prior knowledge of the recent strikes on Iran, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said

MIER College organised programme

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 6: The Alumni Committee of MIER College of Education organised a guest lecture on the topic Techniques of Coun

US waiver row: BJP flags UPA-era cuts in Iranian crude imports

The BJP highlighted a substantial decrease in India's crude oil imports from Iran during the UPA era, which secured the nation an exemption from

Development and environment must complement each other, says Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

NEW DELHI, Mar 6: Lok Sabha Om Birla on Friday said that development and environmental protection must be viewed as complementary rather than opp

Switzerland made anticipatory science diplomacy priority in its foreign policy: Swiss official

NEW DELHI, Mar 6 : Science and technology have become a core currency in international affairs, influencing sovereignty and security on a global

Handball selection trials from Mar 10

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 6: The J&K Handball Association will conduct selection trials for the Senior National Women Handball Te

Strategic autonomy at risk: Congress on Russia oil waiver

Congress has accused Prime Minister Modi of being lackmailed by the US, citing American permission for Indian refiners to buy Russian oil. Party

Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter jet crash raises safety concerns; IAF reviews operational aspects

NAGPUR, Mar 6 : The recent crash of a Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter jet, considered the backbone of the Indian Air Force (IAF), has once again drawn at

Expanding Transplant Facilities

The gradual strengthening of organ transplant infrastructure in Jammu and Kashmir marks an important shift in the regions public health landscape

India to spend Rs 1500 cr on Venus Mission: ISRO

Govt to involve pvt players in space research Working on 230 projects across world Gopal Sharma AHMEDABAD, Mar 6: India is going to spend funds t

Govt directs BARC to stop reporting on TRPs

NEW DELHI, Mar 6: The Government on Friday directed television rating agency BARC to immediately withhold reporting the Television Rating Points

Indian-origin surgeon leads UKs first long-distance robotic surgeries

LONDON, Mar 6 : A London-based Indian-origin surgeon has created medical history by successfully completing the UKs first remote robotic surgerie

Industrialisation of Indian food will open up window of opportunities for food startups: Tourism Minister

NEW DELHI, Mar 6 : Referring to the lifestyle changes happening in the Indian society where cooking at home becoming lesser and lesser, union Cul

No restrictions today; high speed internet, pre-paid calling restored

DGP visits old city, reviews security situation Fayaz Bukhari Srinagar, Mar 6: After five days of restrictions in parts of Kashmir to prevent pro

Both pilots killed as SU-30 MKI fighter jet crashes

NEW DELHI, Mar 6: Two pilots of the Indian Air Force (IAF) were killed in a crash of a Su-30 MKI fighter jet in Assams Karbi Anglong district. Th

Khalistani extremist social media account takes responsibility for killing of Indian-origin women

OTTAWA, Mar 6 : A social media account promoting Sikh extremist views has claimed responsibility for stabbing to death an Indian-origin woman in

Qatar Targeted By 10 Iranian Drones

The military successfully intercepted nine drones, while one drone struck an uninhabited area

Security Tightened In Delhi After Man Killed In Holi Clash; 4 Arrested

Security has been tightened in the Uttam Nagar area of Delhi after a 25-year-old man succumbed to injuries he sustained during a fight that broke

IAF pilot part of Operation Sindoor among 2 killed in Assam Sukhoi crash

Two IAF pilots, Squadron Leader Anuj Vashishth and Flight Lieutenant Purvesh Duragkar, were killed when their Su-30MKI jet crashed in Assam's Kar

Pak PM orders action against petroleum product hoarding

ISLAMABAD, Mar 6 : Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday ordered strict action against any disruption by hoarders in the petroleum products in

204 of 238 Indian cities did not meet air quality standards: CREA

Ghaziabad was the most polluted city, recording an average PM2.5 concentration of 172 g/m, followed by Noida (166 g/m), and Delhi (163 g/m), as p

In a Bengal college, an Iftar party to be held by women for women

The event, called 2026 Dosti ki Iftar and being organised by the Deeniyat Muallima College (located in Santragachi, across the river from Kolkata

Political slugfest erupts after US permits India to buy Russian oil

WASHINGTON/NEW DELHI, March 6: Opposition parties on Friday accused the BJP-led NDA Government of ceding diplomatic space after the US announced

Non-tribals barred from purchasing land in GH

SHILLONG, March 6: Just weeks after the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) issued a notification mandating ST certificates for candid

HC admits PIL against non-tribal participation in GHADC polls

SHILLONG, March 6: The High Court of Meghalaya has admitted a PIL against the participation of non-tribals in GHADC elections. The PIL was filed

Mandatory Vande Mataram order irks Adelbert

SHILLONG, March 6: North Shillong MLA Adelbert Nongrum has lodged a protest against the new guidelines issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MH

Meghalaya draws a blank in Civil Services exams, yet again

SHILLONG, March 6: Meghalaya has yet again suffered disappointment with not a single candidate from the state clearing the Union Public Service C

Fadnavis presents 7.69 lakh crore Maharashtra Budget, loan waiver for farmers

The Budget proposes a ninefold growth of the agricultural economy, aiming to raise the sectors GDP from $55 billion to $500 billion by 2047. The

Distribution of wealth inequitable: Congress

The party has picked holes in the awarding of public works contracts, employment generation, health sector SHILLONG, March 6: Alleging that gover

Only STs should represent Sixth Schedule institutions: Bernard

SHILLONG, March 6: BJP Meghalaya vice president and Tura MDC Bernard Marak has asserted that only communities listed under the Scheduled Tribes c

NPP finalises list of candidates for GHADC polls

SHILLONG, March 6: The National Peoples Party (NPP) has released its second and final list of candidates for the elections to the Garo Hills Auto

Preps for Census 2027 begin

SHILLONG, March 6: Preparatory activities for the upcoming Census 2027 gathered momentum in Meghalaya with a meeting chaired by State Nodal Offic

NEEPCO holds art therapy workshop

SHILLONG, March 6: NEEPCO, in collaboration with the NEEPCO Women Welfare Association, WIPS (NEEPCO), and Dei-Maya, organised an art therapy work

Jailed as juvenile, Bangladesh man freed after 21 years in jail

A Bangladeshi national walks free after 21 years in jail for murder. The Calcutta High Court ruled he was a minor when the crime occurred. Anothe

Mamata Banerjee Launches Protest Against Bengal Voter Roll Deletions

In a dramatic return to the street politics that once defined her rise, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday launched a dharna in

Israel strikes Iran, Lebanon as US warns of surge

DUBAI, March 6: The conflict in the Middle East intensified on Friday as Israeli warplanes carried out heavy airstrikes on Tehran and Beirut, whi

Noida International Airport Gets Key Licence, To Begin Operations Soon

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation on Friday issued the aerodrome licence to the Noida International Airport in Jewar, marking a key step

Cross, Jesus statue at home not proof of conversion, rules high court

The Bombay High Court ruled that religious symbols in a home do not prove conversion to Christianity, emphasizing the need for documentary eviden

'Reached Out To India To Buy Russian Oil To Ease Global Markets': US

The United States has eached out to India to purchase Russian oil currently sitting in floating storage in southern Asia as part of a short-term

'Is it racist to expose Minnesota Somali fraud?': GOP hammers Gov Walz, AG Ellison in fiery hearing

Chinas 10-passenger electric aircraft shows potential for flying taxis

Kunshan, March 6: In Kunshan, a city about 60 kilometres west of Shanghai, China is showcasing the potential future of flying taxis. AutoFlight,

Over 5.28 Lakh Students Set For Telangana SSC Exams Starting March 14

Hall tickets have been sent to schools through speed post and are available on the Board of Secondary Education website.

Security Guards Clash In Kakinada One Town Area

They attacked Raju who suffered injuries. A woman security guard Ramalakshmi tried to pacify the attackers but ended up suffering injuries in the

MBBS graduate tops civil services exam in which professionals dominate

AIIMS graduate Anuj Agnihotri has clinched the top spot in the Civil Services Examination 2025, with 958 candidates recommended for various servi

Self-Defence Training For 500 Girls Mark Womens Day

The programme aimed to equip participants with practical techniques and awareness to ensure personal safety. Trainers demonstrated basic self-def

Self-reliance only way to stay relevant in era of global uncertainty: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasized self-reliance as crucial for navigating global uncertainty, citing supply chain realignments and rising

Private School Teacher Booked On Charges Of Causing Harm To A Four Year Old Girl

According to police, the incident occurred at National Play School at Vidyadharapuram on February 23. The child, who has an intellectual disabili

Why does India require U.S. nod for securing its energy needs, ask Opposition leaders

The Opposition leaders question the governments silence over U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessents latest remark objecting to the tone of his an

New Amrit Bharat Express From Charlapalli To Nagercoil

Officials said the Amrit Bharat train will have sleeper class and general second class coaches. The date for commencement of operations is yet to

We back America over Iran, but now we just need to de-escalate this war: Finland President Alexander Stubb

Mr. Stubb says Europe would back U.S. against Iran, but concedes U.S. and Israel are acting outside framework of international law

Aaditya Thackeray Signals End To NCP Reunion Talks

Mr. Pawar filed his nomination for a Rajya Sabha seat on Thursday with all alliance partners formally endorsing his candidature. While the filing

US Loses 92,000 Jobs In February As Unemployment Rate Ticked Up To 4.4%

American employers unexpectedly cut 92,000 jobs last month, a sign that the labor market remains under strain. The unemployment rate blipped up t

Himanta Rules Out Union Minister Margherita Will Contest Assam Poll

Sarma said the party could consider Margheritas candidature in the 2029 Lok Sabha elections, but clarified that no proposal has been taken up to

Phansi-gharcase: Kejriwal appears before House panel

Govt. insulting freedom fighters by branding execution room as tiffin room, says AAP chief; theres no basis to claim about existence of execution

In marathon outreach, NCW plans week-long public hearings covering 500 districts

The National Commission for Women is launching nationwide 'Mahila Jan Sunwais' in 500 districts across 25 states until March 14. This initiative

Ex-diplomat to steer citys triple-engine juggernaut

YouTube, mock tests help NCR girl to crack UPSC

Quote of the Day by Marilyn Monroe: 'Sometimes good things fall apart so 'Inspiring quotes by the legendary actress

Marilyn Monroe's enduring quote, Sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together, reflects her own life of hardship and trium

NTR Health Varsity VC Asks Young Doctors To Prioritise Rural Healthcare

The vice chancellor advised young doctors to constantly update their knowledge and keep pace with new innovations in the medical field, including

Russia has provided Iran with information that can help Iran strike U.S. military, AP sources say

We are in dialogue with the Iranian side, with representatives of the Iranian leadership, and will certainly continue this dialogue, Kremlin spok

Telangana BJP chief wants CM to deliver 1 tola gold promise to women

Hyderabad: Wondering what happened to Congress 2023 election manifesto promise of giving 1 tola (10 gm) gold and Rs 2,500 per month financial ass

Balancing innovation with womens digital safety

Ensuring the digital safety of women must guide AI development and its ethical use

Evidence Suggests Deadly Blast At Iranian School Was Likely A US Airstrike

Satellite images, expert analysis, a US official and public information released by the US and Israeli militaries suggest an explosion that kille

Rights, justice, action for Indias women farmers

As farming in India feminises, empowering women farmers can drive climate-resilient, biodiversity-rich and nutrition-sensitive agriculture

Man Duped Of 86 Lakh In Online Matrimonial Scam

Police said the victim first invested 25,000, which was converted into USDT

Womens Empowerment Key Priority of Govt: Seethakka

She said the state government would announce several new schemes for women on the occasion of International Womens Day.

Autumn of a socialist: On Nitish Kumar, the BJP and Bihar politics

The BJP has quietly outmanoeuvred Nitish Kumar in Bihar

Quote of the day by Anais Nin: 'How wrong it is for a woman to expect the man to build the world she...' - lessons on women empowerment, self-reliance and independence by the Prix Svign winner and Delta of Venus author

Quote of the day by Anais Nin: Her powerful words urge women to take charge of their destinies. She believed women should build the lives they de

New formula: On Formula One and net carbon zero plan

F1 can meet climate targets without losing any of the thrill

U.S. waiver to procure Russian oil: Kerala flays Centre

It is outrageous that a country like India should appear to require approval from the U.S. for decisions such as oil imports, says Chief Minister

MMC study compares two treatment strategies for STEMI in resource-limited settings

Probe on after failed burglary attempt at bank

Lorry rams MTC bus in Saidapet

60-lakh boating facility opened at Thangal lake

Free eye check-ups for women till March 31

Misra, Singh take oath of office as State Information Commissioners in Tamil Nadu

RS papers of candidates from 5 parties valid