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Regularisation Deadlock Continues

The prolonged uncertainty surrounding the regularisation of thousands of Consolidated Paid Workers in Urban Local Bodies is a stark reflection of

Upbeat Mamta, Kejriwal pose challenge to Rahul

Anil Anand a.anil.anand@gmail.com On verge of completing two-years in existence and that too a smooth one with leading partner Bharatiya Janata P

Why Gen Alpha Needs Protection from Social Media Addiction

Biju Dharmapalan bijudharmapalan@gmail.com In a landmark policy move, Karnataka, Indias tech hub, has proposed banning social media access for ch

Operations at UAEs Shah gas field suspended after drone attack, media office says

Authorities contained and brought the fire caused by the attack under control

More than 200 people killed in Pakistan strike on Afghanistan hospital treating drug users

The alleged attack came hours after Afghan officials said the two sides exchanged fire along their common border, killing four people in Afghanis

Bombs explode in northeastern Nigeria, leaving scores killed and injured, authorities say

Explosions were heard in Maiduguri, the Borno state capital, where Nigeria's homegrown Boko Haram extremists have waged an insurgency for more th

When Data Centres Become Battlefields The New Frontline of Physical War

Arssh Kumar For over twenty years, we have treated digital security as a game of cat-and-mouse played on keyboards. Governments and corporations

Trump upset as U.S. partners reject call for Hormuz warship escorts

400 Killed, Around 250 Injured In Pakistan Strike On Kabul Hospital: Taliban

More than 250 people have been killed and over 400 injured in a Pakistani airstrike at a hospital in Kabul, local media Tolo News reported.

Why has Israeli PM not attended last seven crucial cabinet meetings, and is Benjamin Netanyahu critically injured or really dead? Death rumors refuse to die down amid US Iran war

Why has Israeli PM not attended last seven crucial cabinet meetings, and is Benjamin Netanyahu critically injured or really dead? Rumors spread o

Gen Z Triumphs in Nepal, Falters in Bangladesh

Asad Mirza asad.mirza.nd@gmail.com During the last six months, there have been two political movements and subsequent elections in Indias immedia

Blog: Live Updates: Afghanistan Accuses Pakistan Of Deadly Airstrike On Kabul Hospital

More than 250 people have been killed after Pakistani airstrike hit a hospital in Afghanistan's capital Kabul late on Tuesday, the Tolo News repo

Terror suspects nabbed with IED, Raj police to visit Haryana

Ensure no artificial scarcity, hoarding of LPG, petroleum products: CM to officers

Omar reviews availability, supply position Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Mar 16: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a high-level meet

ED attaches assets worth over Rs 50cr of Manipur secessionists

Massive rallies in Leh, Kargil on call by LAB, KDA; no invitation for talks so far by MHA

Protesters reiterate demand for Statehood, 6th Schedule Will wait for Centre response before next course of action: Lakruk Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU,

Claims filed in names of students of J&K college closed since 2017

CBI registers FIR in scholarship scam NEW DELHI, Mar 16: The CBI has registered a case into the alleged siphoning of more than Rs 11.4 crore from

Rajya Sabha polls: BJPs Sanjay Bhatia, Congress Karamvir Boudh elected; Haryana CM congratulates

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, in a late-night press conference, congratulated both the leaders on their win

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

NEW DELHI, Mar 16: The government will soon come out with a modified Stand-Up India scheme to provide better benefits to SC/ST and women entrepre

2 die, two injured in Kishtwar landslide, 235 rescued amid heavy snowfall

MeT predicts rain, snow on Mar 24, 25 Gopal Sharma JAMMU, Mar 16: Two persons were killed and two others injured in a landslide near a hydro-powe

CM opens Tulip garden, signals start of tourist season

Suhail Bhat Srinagar, Mar 16: A vibrant sea of colours greeted visitors on the banks of the iconic Dal lake today as Chief Minister, Omar Abdulla

Quantum teaching facility to be established in 23 academic institutions across India: Dr Jitendra

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Mar 16: Under the National Quantum Mission, approval has been granted for establishing quantum teaching facili

Jaishankar meets EC President, his counterparts from Belgium and Cyprus in Brussels

NEW DELHI, Mar 16 : External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar called on European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Belgium this afternoon

Chinas university adds Punjabi to its foreign language courses

BEIJING, Mar 16 : Chinas Beijing Foreign Studies University (BFSU) has added the Punjabi language to its list of foreign and Indian languages. BF

Javed Rana releases water into Ranbir Canal

*Praises timely desilting; assures adequate irrigation facility Excelsior Correspondent AKHNOOR, Mar 16: Minister for Jal Shakti, Javed Ahmed Ran

Iran keeps stranglehold on shipping, hits Dubai airport with drone

Fears of global energy crisis rise BEIRUT, Mar 16: Fears of a global energy crisis rose on Monday as the war in the Middle East raged on, with mo

Govt okays hike in commissions to arthiyas in three states

Drone attack hits hotel in Baghdad, no injuries reported

Security sources also earlier said two Katyusha rockets were fired at the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad

Step in and stop Cong MPs House disruption: Deve Gowda to Sonia

Release all detained youth in Kashmir: Karra

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 16: The Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee has urged the LG administration to consider release of al

Advisor Nasir Wani meets delegations

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Mar 16: Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani today met several delegations and individuals at the Chi

Growing support of party reflects peoples faith in our ideology: Koul

Cong leaders join BJP in Ramban Excelsior Correspondent RAMBAN, Mar 16: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Jammu & Kashmir general secretary (Organizat

Jasrotia dedicatesRs 1.3 cr Ayushman Arogya Mandir, launches Rs 25 lakh civic works

Excelsior Correspondent KATHUA, Mar 16: Reaffirming his commitment to strengthening grassroot infrastructure and expanding public welfare facilit

Arvind Gupta kick starts drain construction work in Ward 27

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 16: Senior BJP leader and MLA Jammu West, Arvind Gupta on Monday launches the construction work of an 800-mete

LPG shortage has started affecting people across Indian States, Cities

Dr. Gyan Pathak Though the government of India has assured that there are enough oil and gas resources in the country, and there is no reason fo

Restore Tawi Ghats before Navratras, release funds: Chander Mohan to Omar

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 16: Senior BJP leader and convenor of the Namami Gange Campaign and Tawi Andolan, Chander Mohan Sharma, has as

Rattan Lal Gupta calls for early restoration of J&K statehood

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 16: Provincial president of National Conference for Jammu province, Rattan Lal Gupta, today reiterated the par

Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Poll heat rises in Palakkad as BJP trains guns on UDF MLA scandal

The BJP has fielded Sobha Surendran, who helped the party leap to the second position in the constituency for the first time in 2016, hoping to w

Nancy Guthrie missing case investigation latest big update: FBI recovers camera images as investigators review early surveillance. Here's sheriff warning

Nancy Guthrie missing case investigation latest big update shows new evidence review in the disappearance of Savannah Guthries mother. FBI recove

Number of U.S. troops wounded in war against Iran rises to about 200

In a statement, the U.S. militarys Central Command said the vast majority suffered minor injuries and 180 troops had already returned to duty

LG reviews ongoing schemes, calls for focused efforts to make Ladakh best UT

Excelsior Correspondent LEH, March 16: Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena today chaired a comprehensive review meeting with the Administrativ

Leh Rally: Thousands attend to demand Sixth Schedule & Statehood, welcome revocation of NSA on Sonam Wangchuk

Excelsior Correspondent LEH, Mar 16: Thousands of people participated in a peaceful protest rally organized by the Leh Apex Body in Leh on Monday

Neil Dunn health: Donald Trump shockingly reveals Congressman Neal Dunn 'would be dead by June'

Donald Trump gave what appeared to be private details about Congressman Neil Dunn's poor health.

Around 200 US Troops Injured In 7 Countries During Iran War

Around 200 US military personnel have been Injured in seven countries across the Middle East since the start of the US-Israel war against Iran, a

4 killed, 3 hurt as Arunachal landslide causes wall collapse

Denied Protection Money, Mechanic Thrashed To Death In Bengaluru

The incident is said to have occurred on Sunday night near Bada Makan road in Wilson Garden.

BJP romps home with three Rajya Sabha seats in Odisha, BJD content with one seat

As many as 11 MLAs cross-voted in favour of BJP-backed independent candidate Dilip Ray, who initially did not have numerical strength for winning

Telangana Sets 90 LMT Rabi Paddy Collection Target

The minister reiterated the MSP rates fixed for the season at 2,389 per quintal for Grade A and 2,369 per quintal for common variety.

Sidelined, says Assam Cong MP, fuels buzz he too may quit party

SC declines to intervene in Calcutta High Court order for NIA probe into Beldanga violence

On February 11, the apex court questioned the invocation of the UAPA; on March 16,the court finds the High Courts confirmation of the NIA probe i

Telangana HC Grants BRS Final 3 Weeks to File Counter in Kokapet Land PILs

The petitioners alleged that the land parcel, located in a prime area of Kokapet, had been allotted for 3.41 crore though its market value was ar

Menus Shrink At Food Outlets, Hostels, PGs, Cafeterias

Food outlets have begun shifting from LPG to electric stoves to manage the shortage.

'We were SHOCKED!': Trump concedes Irans 'tremendous power' after their surprise Gulf attacks

SIT questions Kamal Singh Jamwal in assassination attempt on Farooq Abdullah in Jammu

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) constituted by the Jammu and Kashmir Police has begun questioning Kamal Singh Jamwal, the accused in the abo

Neighbourhood diplomacy and its West Asia challenge

The conflict will test Indias regional influence and strategic balance

ACP North Asked To Inquire Into Allegations Against Police Inspector

The action follows a visual media report that alleged that the Circle Inspector of the police station had threatened a woman whose husband was in

Gharu Ram rejoins Congress as Ghulam Nabi Azad's DPAP continues to shrink in J&K

The return of Choudhary Gharu Ram to the Indian National Congress has intensified speculation about the fading relevance of the Democratic Progre

All five NDA candidates win Rajya Sabha polls in Bihar, including CM Nitish Kumar and Nitin Nabin

Three MLAs of Congress party and one MLA of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD)skipped the voting. RJD MLA Kumar Sarvjeet alleged that BJP used the money

Hema Malini slams Academy Awards for omitting Dharmendra from televised Oscars 2026 'In Memoriam' segment

Netizens are disappointed that Dharmendra did not get a mention during the broadcast at the Oscars 2026. Both Dharmendra and Manoj Kumar were inc

Greece and Germany rule out involvement in possible operation in Strait of Hormuz

Greece and Germany have ruled out participation in any military operation in the Strait of Hormuz despite calls from Donald Trump for countries d

Over 1 lakh women employed in iPhone factories in India alone: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Apple has expanded its manufacturing operations in India significantly, assembling about 55 million iPhones in 2025, a 53% increase from the prev

Haryana Rajya Sabha poll: Counting delayed; Congress writes to ECI alleging attempt at interference

For Haryanas two vacant Rajya Sabha seats, three candidates are in the fray

Quote of the day by Ludwig von Mises: 'If men do not now succeed in abolishing war, civilization and mankind are...' - lessons on war, peace and humanity by economist and author of Human Action: A Treatise on Economics

Quote of the day by Ludwig von Mises: Economist Ludwig von Mises issued a stark warning. He stated that humanity faces doom if war is not abolish

Poll bugles: On the five Assembly elections

Questions on the SIR apart, the ECI does well to limit the election cycle in April

'I am done: Hillary Clinton bangs table, yells, walks out as GOP grills her over Epstein ties

Beginning and end: On the right to die with dignity

The state must allow its citizens the right to die with dignity

Why are US stock market indexes up now, and will Nasdaq, S&P 500 and Dow Jones continue to move upwards or sink again? Wall Street rise, biggest gainers, losers, analysts insights and market outlook

Why are US stock market indexes up now, and will Nasdaq, S&P 500 and Dow Jones continue to move upwards or sink again? Wall Street moved higher a

'Your economies depend on it': Trump urges Japan, China, South Korea to secure Strait of Hormuz

Operation Sindoor post: Haryana drops prosecution plan against Ashoka faculty

Haryana government has decided against prosecuting Ashoka University's Ali Khan Mahmudabad for an alleged objectionable Facebook post. The state

Importance of sex education in academia

By creating diversity-aware and compassionate learning environments, students can develop the tools to navigate contemporary challenges and creat

Teachers Seek Inclusion Of girls Above 15 In HPV Vaccination Drive

The session was held at the Musheerabad government school and focused on encouraging girls aged 14 to 15 years to get vaccinated.

In Haryana, BJP and Congress gain inroads into each others bastions

Both the national parties, while tightening their hold, are keen to look beyond

Iran, US Have Been In Direct Contact In Recent Days: Reports

A direct communications channel between US envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has been reactivated in recent days, A

Invincible season 4 release date, time on Prime Video: When do 'Invincible' season 4 episodes 1, 2, 3 come out?

Invincible season 4 release date: Apart from 'Invincible' season 4 episode 1, 2, and 3, there are a number of new shows and movies releasing in t

Congress sees BJP leaders bid to trigger polarisation

BJP MP from Aligarh, Satish Gautam, had claimed that Muslims were taking the most advantage of welfare schemes

Vigilance court orders probe against Kochi Mayor over corruption allegation

Man allegedly shot dead by neighbour

Seven Injured In Congress, BJP Clash In Chandur

Chandur police have registered a case and are examining CCTV footage from the area to identify those involved in the clash.

Revamped Stand-Up India scheme soon: Nirmala Sitharaman

Replying to a supplementary question in the Lok Sabha, Sitharaman said the modified programme would incorporate lessons from the earlier scheme,

Transgender communities across India demand withdrawal of Bill to redefine trans people

The Centres action led to protests and public meetings within the transgender community across cities such as New Delhi, Pune, Hyderabad and Kolk

Ancient Rock Carvings Discovered In Manchirevula

This finding follows a rock tool found at the same premises. The two petroglyph images are carved on a flat rock slab at a height of about 50 fee

NCP(SP) not to contestBaramatiseat against Sunetra, saysSule

AAPgovt. fulfilled all pre-poll promises in just 4 years: Punjab CM

Mann says key promises include free electricity, 65,000govt.jobs and 5.5lakhemployment opportunities;Oppn. calls it most disappointinggovt.

Delhi Cabinet approves two road projects to ease congestion

Nod for construction of the Barapullah Phase-III elevated corridor and a six-lane elevated corridor on the Mehrauli-Badarpur road

Trump Seeks To Reopen Strait Of Hormuz Amid Iran War

US President Donald Trump said he has demanded about seven countries send warships to keep the Strait of Hormuz open as Iranian strikes kept slam

Kenyans will no longer be enlisted to fight for Russia in Ukraine

In an important diplomatic meeting, Kenya's Foreign Minister Mudavadi conversed with Lavrov in Moscow, resulting in a pivotal understanding that

Exporters, freight forwarders seek government help as war surcharges on cargo surge

Amid escalating geopolitical tensions, Indian exporters and freight forwarders are appealing for government support. Shipping lines worldwide are

Venkat Garikapati Unveils His 25th Book

SBI managing director Amara Ramamohan Rao released the books during the programme.

Trump says he can impose tariffs despite Supreme Court ruling

President Donald Trump is stirring the pot by announcing he has found new pathways to impose tariffs, even as the Supreme Court recently overturn

Missile Fragments at Israels Holy Sites as Iran Continues Attacks

Iran said it was ready to take the Middle East war as far as necessary as it launched strikes across the region on Monday.