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China says economy grew 5% on-year in Q1, beating forecasts

China's economic growth topped expectations in the first quarter of the year, official data showed Thursday, even as the global economy reels fro

Bollywood Actress Sonal Chauhan Attends Mahakals Bhasma Aarti in Ujjain

Ujjain, April 16: A large crowd of devotees gathered at the Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain for the Bhasma Aarti, with many lining up from 2 AM to

IPL 2026: Akash Chopra Questions Player of the Match Decision for Rasikh Salam

Bengaluru, April 16: The 23rd match of IPL 2026 took place at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, featuring Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) against Lucknow

Investment Pioneer Mark Mobius Passes Away at 89

New Delhi, April 16: Renowned investor and a giant in the world of emerging markets, Mark Mobius, has passed away at the age of 89. His death on

Iran Arrests Four Alleged Israeli Spies

The four agents linked to the Mossad were apprehended in Gilan governorate in northern Iran, IRNA reported, citing a statement from Iran's Revolu

Progress in US-Iran Talks: White House Expresses Optimism for Agreement

Washington, April 16: The White House has indicated that discussions with Iran are meaningful and ongoing. However, tensions surrounding the Stra

Power Shutdown Announced in Several Udaipur Areas

Udaipur, April 16 (Udaipur Kiran): Electricity supply will remain suspended in several parts of the city on April 16 due to maintenance work on t

JAC Class 9th Result 2026: Check when and how to download the marksheet at jac.jharkhand.gov.in, grading system and more

JAC Class 9 Result 2026 Date Time: Students expecting the results of JAC Class 9th can check their scores on jacresults.com and jac.jharkhand.gov

White House denies US requested ceasefire, says new talks may happen in Pakistan

The White House denied reports of requesting a ceasefire in the Iran war, but said talks with Tehran remain ongoing and productive. Press secreta

RCB Tops IPL 2026 Standings as Virat Kohli Claims Orange Cap

Bengaluru, April 16: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) continues to impress in IPL 2026. On Wednesday, they secured a thrilling 5-wicket victory

Breaking News Live Updates: Women's Reservation Bill, Delimitation Bill to be tabled in Parliament today

33 years after ignominious exit, SC orders honourable farewell for former IAF pilot

A year on & 3 months after FIR, UP cleric held in fake nikah, halala gang-rape case

Uncertainty Looms Over U.S. Gas Prices Amid Iran Tensions

Washington, April 16: The Trump administration has linked the future of fuel prices in the United States to the ongoing tensions with Iran. Offic

US To Not Extend Russian, Iranian Oil Sanctions Waiver. It May Affect India

The waivers on the purchase of Russian oil had allowed India to secure additional supplies amid global oil disruption. Reports suggest that India

US ends sanctions waiver for Russian, Iranian Oil; India among affected buyers

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday confirmed Washington will not renew sanctions waivers on Russian and Iranian oil, ending tempora

Former Reliance ADAG execs Jhunjhunwala, Bapna arrested by ED

Doug Field, Apple and Tesla veteran, quits as Fords EV, tech chief

Doug Field, a former Tesla and Apple executive leading Fords EV and tech efforts, will leave next month after nearly five years. Hired to moderni

Russia Rains Strikes Across Ukraine, Killing Two

Moscow has fired hundreds of drones on its neighbour almost nightly since the beginning of the four-year war, and recently expanded daytime strik

Kolkata Weather: IMD warns of stormy week ahead, issues yellow alert, predicts rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds. Check the full forecast for next week

Kolkata weather today: The 'City of Joy' is bracing for a stormy week as the IMD has issued a yellow alert for two days in Kolkata, warning of th

OpenAIs new model for defensive security; NVIDIAs models for quantum computing research

OpenAI has announced GPT-5.4-Cyber, a specialised version of its latest AI model thats designed for defensive security work. NVIDIA has launched

Tehran cannot be besieged: Iran signals continuation of talks with US through Pakistan

US probes suspicious oil trades made before Trump Iran pivots, source says

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission is probing suspicious, well-timed oil futures trades made ahead of major shifts in Donald Trumps Ir

White House Denies US Sought Ceasefire With Iran, Fresh Talks Likely In Pak

The war has led Iran to effectively shut the Strait of Hormuz - a vital artery for global crude and gas shipments

Fuel Supply Fears After Blaze Tears Through Crucial Australian Refinery

Flames as tall as 60 metres (200 feet) erupted late Wednesday night after a gas leak caught fire at the Viva fuel plant in Victoria state, firefi

Eight from Karnataka killed in a road accident near Mantralayam

Nearly 20 persons from Chikmangalore in neighbouring Karnataka were on their way to Sri Raghavendra Swamy Mutt, Mantralayam

'Your ships will be sunk by our first missiles': Iran warns US over Strait of Hormuz

The military adviser to Iran's supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei on Wednesday warned that Iran would sink American ships in the Strait of Hormuz if

Northern Railway To Operate Regular Delhi-Kashmir Parcel Train Service From April 17

JAMMU, Apr 15: The Jammu Division of Northern Railway on Wednesday said it will operate a Joint Parcel Product-Rapid Cargo Service (JPP-RCS) trai

Iran Participating in World Cup, FIFA President Confirms

Iran's participation in the global tournament had been thrown into doubt by the war with the United States and Israel that broke out on February

Delimitation, Women's Quota Bills To Be Tabled Today: How Numbers Stack Up

The historic bills to implement 33 per cent women's quota in legislature, delimitation and the one to increase the seats for Union Territories, w

Most tariff refunds facing denial if importers dont opt in

Most US importers who paid $166 billion in tariffs later struck down by the Supreme Court may miss out on refunds because they have not registere

Difficult for court to rule on centuries-old religious beliefs: CJI Surya Kant

Israel-Iran war LIVE: U.S. warns that buyers of Iranian oil could be hit with sanctions

We have told countries that if you are buying Iranian oil, that if Iranian money is sitting in your banks, we are now willing to apply secondary

Need for joint response of INDIA bloc on delimitation, women reservation bills: Omar Abdullah

J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said both the proposed increase in the Lok Sabha seats and womens representation need to be examined collectivel

From dropping bombs to pressuring banks: US pivots to economic warfare on Iran

The Trump administration is shifting its Iran strategy towards economic pressure, threatening secondary sanctions on countries doing business wit

Live: Iran Threatens to Disrupt Gulf Trade in Response to US Naval Blockade

Mediators efforts to extend a U.S.-Iran ceasefire made progress as the two sides are expected to hold another round of negotiations, regional off

Rahanes place in KKR as batter under scanner

INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE | ROHIT SHARMA BECOMES FIRST MI BATTER TO SCORE 6000 RUNS New Delhi, April 15: Ajinkya Rahane seems to be living in a bubbl

Iran May Offer Free Passage To Ships Through Oman Side Of Hormuz: Report

The war has resulted in the largest-ever disruption of global oil and gas supplies due to Iran's interruption of traffic through the strait, whic

Dhonis hand in Noors match-winning spell against Kolkata Knight Riders

INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE | ROHIT SHARMA BECOMES FIRST MI BATTER TO SCORE 6000 RUNS Chennai, April 15: Spinner Noor Ahmads match-winning spell agains

Struggling MI desperate to resurrect campaign vs PBKS

INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE | ROHIT SHARMA BECOMES FIRST MI BATTER TO SCORE 6000 RUNS MATCHES TODAY MUMBAI INDIANS VS PUNJAB KINGS AT 7:30 PM Mumbai,

Attacks on merchant shipping completely unacceptable: EAM S Jaishankar

Just let Sooryavanshi play: Finch on teenagers India debut debate

INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE | ROHIT SHARMA BECOMES FIRST MI BATTER TO SCORE 6000 RUNS New Delhi, April 15: Former Australia captain Aaron Finch believe

Far-Right Polish MP Draws Outrage With Swastika On Israeli Flag

Berkowicz, a member of the far-right nationalist Konfederacja (Confederation) opposition party, brandished the paper flag, with the Nazi symbol r

Can courts ban public appearance of naked sadhus of Digambar sect?, asks TDB

Morning Digest: Pak Army chief Munir reaches Iran for peace talks; Door-to-door visit by Census enumerators in eight States/U.T.s from today, and more

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8 Killed, 12 Injured in Road Accident in Kurnool

Pilgrims from Karnataka among victims as a car crashes into ready-mix lorry near Mantralayam

Morning Brief Podcast: Quantum Leap: Indias Amaravati Bet

Is Erika Kirk really in danger right now? Erika Kirk security threats spark campus event cancellation but how serious are these very serious threats facing the Turning Point USA CEO?

Search interest in Erika Kirk security threats jumped sharply within hours of her sudden withdrawal. The Turning Point USA CEO canceled her Unive

Indian Envoy Meets US Trade Representative Amid Trade Deal Talks

Indian Ambassador to the US Vinay Mohan Kwatra met US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and former National Security Adviser Robert O'Brien her

Tax return postmark rules 2026: 1-day delay risk Will mailing taxes last minute make your IRS filing late?

A 1-day delay can now make your return late. The tax return postmark rules 2026 have changed how the IRS reads mailing dates. Many taxpayers stil

SMVDUs SCSE students participate in Industry Speaks 2.0 at IIT Jammu

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 15: Students of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU) made a strong academic impression at the prestigious

Mediators push closer to extending Iran ceasefire

CAIRO, April 15: Mediators are edging closer to extending the fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran ahead of its April 22 deadline

Israeli soldiers drive through southern Lebanon, as seen from Northern Israel

Israeli soldiers drive through southern Lebanon, as seen from Northern Israel, on Wednesday. (PTI)

Pak delegation led by Munir arrives in Iran for talks

Islamabad, April 15: A Pakistani delegation, led by Chief of the Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir, reached Tehran on Wednesday as part of Isla

Vladimir Putin likely to take part in Brics summit in India

Balen Shah holds cabinet meeting for key decisions

KATHMANDU, April 15: Prime Minister Balen Shah has called a cabinet meeting for Wednesday at 4 PM at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council

China, Russia should restore UN authority: Xi

BEIJING, April 15: Chinese President Xi Jinping told Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov that China and Russia should work more closely to res

Japanese proverb of the day, A quiet river runs deep - True strength does not announce itself loudly; it grows quietly within, steady, patient, and....

Japanese proverb of the day: Over 70% of leaders now value emotional intelligence over loud confidence. The Japanese proverb of the day A quiet r

Zelenskyy expands arms deals to resist Russian invasion

KYIV, April 15: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraines top priority is securing more support from allies to expand air defence systems as Ru

Stock markets surge over 1 pc amid US-Iran talks optimism

Mumbai, April 15: Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty surged over 1 per cent on Wednesday as hopes of renewed diplomatic engagement between

Indias exports plunge 7.44 pc; trade with West Asia nosedives

New Delhi, April 15: Exports posted the steepest fall in five months, declining by 7.44 per cent in March to USD 38.92 billion due to trade uncer

Nari Shakti: From Promise to Power

-A Historic Act, A National Resolve- Tarun Chugh Where women are honoured, there divinity resides. This ancient Sanskrit wisdom is no longer mere

Womens Commission sets up panel to probe alleged sexual harassment at TCS Nashik

In a statement, the Commission said the panel will visit the facility on April 18 to conduct an on-the-spot inquiry, examine the circumstances le

12L households in 11 states/UTs self-enumerate for Census 2027

War and Global Economy

Prof M K Bhat drmkb1963@gmail.com Iran-America war has rattled the geopolitical and geo economic atmosphere of the world. The closure of Strait o

Will map every drug hotspot, hit each one like surgical strike: LG

Pak orchestrated smuggling to fund terrorism Not a single accused will be spared Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 15: Drug abuse isnt just a la

Decks cleared for setting up of Private Varsities in J&K as LG gives nod to bill

Govt to frame rules, set up Expert Committee Proposals start reaching, told to wait for Panel Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Apr 15: Clearing decks for se

CM rededicates renovated War Memorial, attends 78th Raising Day of JAK LI Regimental Centre

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Apr 15: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today rededicated the renovated War Memorial and attended the 78th Raising

Lalu Pehalwan wins Ramban Kesri Dangal title

Excelsior Sports Correspondent RAMBAN, Apr 15: The Ramban Kesri Dangal marked a grand revival of traditional wrestling in the region after a gap

Govt working on new incentive policy to boost industry: Omar

CM refuses to cut inaugural ribbon in tricolor Delimitation in J&K benefitted particular party Fayaz Bukhari SRINAGAR, Apr 15: Chief Minister Oma

Mamata deindustrialised Bengal, encouraged corruption: Rajnath Singh

Uncertainty over Rohits availability for MI-PBKS IPL clash

MUMBAI, Apr 14: Uncertainty prevailed over Rohit Sharmas availability for the Indian Premier League clash between Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings

Registration begins for annual Amarnath Ji Yatra on 556 bank branches across country

JK Bank sets up 110 branches, PNB 310 Avtar Bhat JAMMU, Apr 15: The registration for 57-day long annual Amarnath Ji Yatra in South Kashmir Himala

Dr Jitendra delivers lecture on AI for Sushasan, proposes AI-Driven Smart Governance

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI Apr 15: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology; Earth Sciences and Minister of

Gopesh enters U-17 Badminton final

Martyrs Memorial Badminton tourney Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 15: Gopesh Singh entered the final of the Under-17 boys singles on t

Police uncover cross-border drug links in Lau Gujjar case; 3 held, 8-10 detained

Say accused sold 630 Kg heroin worth approx Rs 792 crores Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 15: In a major breakthrough, Jammu and Kashmir Polic

HC slams Govt for forcing citizens to litigate for admitted dues

Fund crunch, approval delays cant justify non-payment Flags systemic lapses in financial planning, governance Mohinder Verma JAMMU, Apr 15: Comin

TVK cadres struggle to match campaign of Dravidian majors

Modi-Trump talks open new chapter in strategic friendship: Gaurav

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, April 15: BJP spokesperson and convenor, International Affairs, Gaurav Gupta today termed the recent telephonic co

Bridging Learning Divide

For too long, the DIETs in Jammu and Kashmirs border districts have operated in the shadow of their urban counterparts comparatively under-resou

Dubais Gilded Gateway loses its Luster as the West Asian War hits Big

By T N Ashok For six decades, Dubai International Airport was the ultimate proof of concept: that a city conjured from desert sand could outshin

ABVP protests against Cluster University over exam date sheet

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 15: The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), Jammu Mahanagar today staged a protest against the Controll

JU VC releases book on innovation & sustainability

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 15: Vice Chancellor, University of Jammu (JU), Prof Umesh Rai, today released a book titled Innovation and Sus

Songsak jolo mande sootgiparangoni sak 15-ko police-rang rima

WILLIAMNAGAR: Adita salrangna skang, Songsak jolo donggipa Dagal Nachikol songo, beenni gita cholgri onggipa mande saksako, doke siatanio jak don

2 drug-peddlers arrested with 17 gms heroin

Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, Apr 15: The police arrested two drug-peddlers from Thannamandi area of district Rajouri today and recovered abou

Chibinang-o Miriam-ni statue-ko nisie galanina sak 6-ko rimaha

TURA: Reanggipa March jao, Garo Hills-o adita salrangna sosojengjeng ongangani somoio, akawe jolo donggipa Chibinang Bazar-o Miriam-ni statue ba

AI tool for inclusive development: Vice President

NEW DELHI, Apr 15 : Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Wednesday called for embracing artificial intelligence as a force for greater good, sayin

B R Ambedkars legacy honoured at UN HQ special event

UNITED NATIONS, Apr 15 : The legacy of B R Ambedkar and his ardent advocacy for cultivating constitutional morality was honoured at a special eve

Nasir Aslam Wani meets several delegations

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Apr 15: Advisor to the Chief Minister, Nasir Aslam Wani Sogami today met several delegations at his residence i

Lucknow slum fire: Rajnath Singh directs relief efforts; Akhilesh demands high-level probe

LUCKNOW, Apr 15: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday expressed concern over a massive fire that