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Israel-US vs Iran war news live, Day 10: Khamenei's son takes charge, Trump makes major revelation & missile exchanges intensify

US Israel Iran Conflict News Day 10 Live: The Israel-Iran war intensifies with fresh missile exchanges and attacks spreading across the Gulf regi

Quote of the Day by George Orwell not everybody ready to listen: Truth becomes untruth if uttered by your enemy

George Orwell's quote, Truth becomes untruth if uttered by your enemy, highlights how people often dismiss facts based on the speaker's perceived

Asian equities plunge as oil soars 30% on West Asia crisis

Investors, already spooked by concerns over extended tech valuations and the huge spending on AI, ran for the hills as crude rocketed to its high

Kartik Kannan's post on Ahmedabad vs Bengaluru nightlife sparks debate, says I wish India's IT capital has...

Kartik Kannan Ahmedabad post: A post from Kartik Kannan comparing the nightlife of Ahmedabad and Bengaluru has gone viral and sparked a debate on

Telangana, AP CMs congratulate India on T20 World Cup win

Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday, March 8, congratulated the I

Tech Mahindra denies rumours of major layoffs, says no proposal under consideration

Tech Mahindra has officially denied market rumors about significant job cuts. The IT services company stated that no proposal to reduce its workf

What China's latest economic plans say about its tech ambitions and rivalry with US

China's new economic blueprints focus on strengthening its home market and accelerating tech progress. This strategy aims to shift the nation fro

50 years of fighting for women's financial freedom worldwide

Two cars collide in Geelong, one dead, another fighting for life; what do we know so far

A fatal collision in Geelong's north on Monday morning claimed one life and left another critically injured. The accident occurred on Lovely Bank

India-New Zealand T20 WC final logs records concurrent viewership of 82.1 crore

When the final New Zealand wicket fell in the 19th over, giving India a 96-run victory, the concurrent viewership was 74.5 crore and reached 82.1

Nepal election result: A new Nepali party RSP led by an ex-rapper is set for a landslide win in parliamentary poll

Nepal general election results: A new political party in Nepal, led by a former rapper, is poised for a significant win in the country's recent p

Modi to address post-Budget Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas webinar today

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a Post-Budget Webinar on the theme Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas Fulfilling Aspirations of People

Global Cricketers Congratulate India After T20 WC Triumph

Several current and former players took to X to praise Indias dominant performance and consistent run throughout the tournament

Economic warning signs pile up for Republicans before midterms

A recent jobs report showing a surprising loss of 92,000 jobs has silenced many Republicans, raising concerns about the economy's impact on the u

Iran names Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his slain father Ayatollah Ali as supreme leader

Strikes on Iran: Israel Claims to Target Key 'Regime Infrastructure' Sites

Israeli military launched new strikes on Iranian infrastructure in central Iran on Monday.

Over 1,000 join Purple Ride in Hyderabad to promote womens preventive healthcare

In war's first week, a punishing military campaign with no coherent endgame

A swift military strike by America and Israel has killed Iran's supreme leader and top officials. However, the war's goals are muddled. Iran has

Kolkata weather today: Rainfall and thunderstorms in Howrah, Hooghly, Murshidabad on March 9? Check IMD's latest prediction for West Bengal

Weather in Kolkata: Kolkata, Howarh and Hooghly are likely to experience light rain and gusty winds on Monday and Tuesday, according to the India

Armed Forces Future: Govt Aims for Enhanced Female Representation

Women joined the National Defence Academy, with 17 cadets graduating in May 2025, marking a historic milestone for gender inclusion in military t

Georgian Bay rescue: 23 fishermen airlifted after ice floe drifts two kilometres from shore, leaving some partially submerged

Georgian Bay ice rescue: Twenty-three ice fishermen were rescued from a drifting ice shelf in Georgian Bay on Sunday, March 8, after it broke awa

Pakistans Oil Import Bill May Hit $600 Million Amid West Asia Crisis

As Pakistan continues to face economic stress, Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik called for fuel-saving measures so that the countrys existing

Congress to raise foreign policy, economic impact of Iran conflict in Parliament

New Delhi: The Congress Parliamentary Strategy Group meeting discussed national and international issues and decided to raise foreign policy, une

International Womens Day: Shakuntala Grants launched to back women researchers and STEM education

Pixxel will provide micro-grants for women researchers working on projects related to climate resilience and environment

ECI full bench arrives in Kolkata for two-day visit with packed schedule

Kolkata: The Election Commission of India (ECI)s full bench, led by Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, arrived in Kolkata from New

Iran vs US-Israel: When will the West Asia war end? Trump says he'll decide at the right time

Donald Trump indicated that the conclusion of the war with Iran will be a joint decision with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Trump em

Middle East war: Hezbollah says fighting Israeli forces who landed in east Lebanon

Hezbollah reports engaging Israeli helicopters and troops in eastern Lebanon. This follows an earlier Israeli commando operation. Fierce clashes

Yesterday India vs New Zealand match results: Sanju Samson opens up on dark phase after NZ series: was broken, dreams were shattered

India vs New Zealand match: Sanju Samson's stunning performance earned him the Player of the Tournament award in the T20 World Cup 2026. The Kera

Women powering Indian hockey and deeptech revolution

On International Womens Day, four Indian womens hockey players share their journeys to the national team, while women founders in deeptechfrom AI

Had big conversations: Sanju Samson credits Sachin Tendulkars guidance for success in T20 World Cup

Samson, who was struggling prior to the World Cup, added, Feels like a dream. Very happy and grateful. Out of words, out of emotions.

Iran Conducts First Missile Attack on Israel Following New Supreme Leader

Israel prepared for impact as military's Home Front Command confirmed sirens in major cities like Tel Aviv and Haifa during missile attacks from

Khameneis Son Mojtaba Named Irans New Supreme Leader

Dubai/Jerusalem, Mar 9: Iran on Monday named Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his father Ali Khamenei as Supreme Leader, signaling that hardliners rem

Morning Digest: Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his father as Irans supreme leader; India bulldoze New Zealand to lift T20 WC trophy, and more

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LG, CM Congratulate Team India On ICC T20 World Cup Triumph; Celebrations Light Up Jammu

Jammu, Mar 8: Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday congratulated the Indian national cricket team

US Launches Major Military Exercise with South Korea Amid Middle East Conflict

U.S. military operations in the Middle East align with the Freedom Shield exercise in South Korea, raising concerns about North Korea's reaction

Death behind bars in Chhattisgarh

The custodial death of a tribal leader lodged in a jail in Chhattisgarhs Kanker district has sparked a debate over prisoner safety across the Sta

PM Modi heaps praises on World T-20 Champions: 'India has shown outstanding grit'

Israel-Iran war LIVE: Iran fires first missiles at Israel after choosing Mojtaba Khamenei as next supreme leader

Stock markets in South Korea and Japan fell sharply in early trade on Monday after oil prices soared above $100 per barrel for the first time in

Building at Glasgow central station collapses in fire; causes train disruption

Dozens of train services have been cancelled, and National Rail said the railway station will be closed until further notice; the fire started in

Air India to Run 32 Special UAE Flights Amid West Asia Crisis

Air India Express will also operate its scheduled services to Muscat, including one round-trip each from Delhi, Mumbai, Kannur, Thiruvananthapura

Crude oil prices surpass $100 a barrel as Iran war impedes production and shipping

The last time U.S. crude futures traded above $100 per barrel was June 30, 2022, when the price reached $105.76. For Brent, it was July 29, 2022,

The Fire & Ice of Gautam Gambhir & Suryakumar Yadav Hated, Yet Undefeated

T20 World Cup: Two men who polarise opinion Gautam Gambhir & Suryakumar Yadav are now architects of history.

LIVE: Iran Names Mojtaba Khamenei as New Supreme Leader

He had long been considered a contender, even before an Israeli strike killed his father at the start of the war

T20 World Cup: How Shivam Dubes bat helped Abhishek Sharma regain form

Abhishek had entered the tournament as a prime contender for the Player of the Tournament award; but by the time India reached the knockouts, the

Trump defends Iran war decision as oil soars above $100 for the first time in 4 years

Oil prices surged past $100 a barrel amid fears of prolonged supply disruptions from the escalating Middle East war. President Trump downplayed t

Morning Brief Podcast: Women Bank Better, Still Remain a $700 Billion Blind Spot

Iran names Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his slain father as supreme leader

Mojtaba Khamenei, son of Irans late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been named the countrys new supreme leader, Iranian state TV said

Government lacks intent to achieve gender parity in courts: Ex-CJI

Gender balance in judiciary remains unfinished task: CJI

Iran names Mojataba Khamenei as new supreme leader after fathers killing

Tehran: Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of Irans late supreme leader, has been named his successor, Iranian state TV announced early on Monday, March 9

DyCM lays foundation stone for Rs 91 cr PMGSY road projects

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 8: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary today laid the foundation stone for six major road projects worth

International Womens Day: Leaders nationwide exalt womens contribution, role in development

NEW DELHI, Mar 8 : Leaders across the country on Sunday lauded the growing contribution of women across sectors on International Womens Day, whic

Jammu celebrates as India retains T20 World Cup title

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 8: Jubilant scenes were witnessed across Jammu as cricket fans poured onto the streets to celebrate Ind

FICCI FLO JKL hosts Legacy on the Ladle culinary masterclass

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 8: FICCI FLO Jammu, Kashmir & Ladakh (JKL) chapter, under the leadership of chairperson Aarti Chowdhary and th

Eng beat Italy; South Korea overcome Austria

Hyderabad, March 8: Strong contenders England, South Korea, and Scotland started their campaigns on a winning note in the FIH Hockey World Cup Qu

Russell wins F1s Australian GP

Melbourne, March 8: Mercedes George Russell has won a thrilling season-opening Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix, with teammate Kimi Antonelli foll

Private Universities Will SC order make a dent?

Dhurjati Mukherjee Just at the end of the year, the Supre Court gave a landmark judgment whereby it has ordered nationwide audit of all private a

Roaring crowd of 8,992 sets new Para ice hockey attendance record

MILAN, March 8: The opening Para ice hockey match at the Milan Cortina Winter Games set a new record attendance for the sport at a major tourname

Ranji Crown Shines on the head of Jammu and Kashmir

B L Saraf bushanlalsaraf@gmail.com Jammu and Kashmir is the new Ranjhi trophy champion. The whole place is up in jubiliation. Youth, in particula

Centre eases customs rules for export cargo returning to India

New Delhi, March 8: The central government has relaxed customs procedures for export cargo that is returning to India after ships were forced to

India taps alt crude supplies as Iran conflict drags on

New Delhi, March 8: Indian refiners have begun negotiating for additional crude cargoes from the US, Russia and West Africa to ensure supplies re

West Bengal Heading for a Layered Electoral Battle in 2026 Polls

By Dr. Gyan Pathak As West Bengal approaches the 2026 Assembly elections likely to be held in April-May, the contest has moved well beyond a conv

Tuskers, camels, cadre line up as Nitish Kumar's son Nishant joins JDU

Over 28 cr Jan Dhan accounts held by women: Sitharaman

NEW DELHI, March 8: As India celebrates the growing role of women in the countrys economic transformation, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sithara

LG interacts with youth from Ladakh visiting Jammu under ABVPs SERU initiative

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 8: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today interacted with the youth from Ladakh visiting Jammu as part of the A

Students in Iran being relocated in phases: Misri to JKSA

India coordinating with Iranian authorities Irfan Tramboo SRINAGAR, Mar 8: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has informed the J&K Students Associati

Centre bowed to US pressure instead of safeguarding nations interests: Karra

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 8: The Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) staged a protest in Jammu against the recent hike

DG reviews working of treasuries, processing of bills ahead of FY closure

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 8: Director General Accounts and Treasuries Fayaz Ahmed Lone today chaired a meeting to review the functioning

The captain and coach had faith in me even when I was doubting myself: Abhishek

AHMEDABAD, Mar 8: Swashbuckling opener Abhishek Sharma on Sunday thanked the Indian team management for backing him to the hilt even after he had

T20WC Triumph: Hugs, tears, chants of Vande Mataram mark a historic occasion

AHMEDABAD, Mar 8: Suryakumar Yadav welcomed a seismic occasion in Indian cricket an unparalleled third T20 World Cup title with almost a mispla

Today I won in my home venue: Bumrah recalls ODI World Cup heartbreak after title triumph

AHMEDABAD, Mar 8: The peerless Jasprit Bumrah was caught up in the flood of delight and relief after Indias T20 World Cup triumph here on Sunday,

Court rejects bail pleas of 2 accused in NDPS case

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Mar 8: A court in Ganderbal rejected the bail applications of two accused allegedly involved in narcotics traff

CB files chargesheet against 7 accused for misappropriation of funds

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Mar 8: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of the Crime Branch J&K has filed a chargesheet against seven p

Heres why its exciting to meet newly identified genus of mammal Tous

Mammals are not especially diverse. Roughly 6,800 mammal species are known to exist, compared with about 8,800 species of amphibian, 11,000 speci

Wasps, frogs keep evolving crucial pain molecule in their venom

The next time you stub your toe, get pricked with a needle, or have your fingers jammed in the lid of a piano, you might pause to consider the ma

Mamata Banerjee flags proof of who shows respect

Arrogance will be shattered: PM Modi slams TMC on President row

11th J&K UT Bench Press Cship concludes

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 8: The 11th J&K UT Men and Women Bench Press Championship (Unequipped), 2026 was successfully organized

With democratization of opportunities by Modi Govt J&K witnessing aspirational surge among youth: Dr Jitendra

Historic victory by Ranji team has energized youngsters Avtar Bhat JAMMU, Mar 8: Maintaining that democratization of opportunities by Narendra Mo

Iran accused of attacks in UAE and Bahrain; smoke blankets Tehran from Israeli strikes

Indian national among 2 killed in Saudi Arabia Dubai, Mar 8: Israel on Sunday struck southern Lebanon, Beirut and oil storage facilities in Tehra

Faceless mechanism to eradicate corruption from Govt processes established: LG

Machinery now operates for every individual *Calls upon ACB to expose injustice, earn peoples trust Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, March 8: Lieut

Delhi got rid of AAPs less work-more excuses model, development accelerated under BJP: Modi

NEW DELHI, Mar 8 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the pace of all-round development in Delhi has accelerated since the BJP governmen

Govt sets up 17-member committee for larger reforms in SEZ policy

NEW DELHI, Mar 8: The government has set up a 17-member committee to suggest larger reforms in the policy for special economic zones (SEZs), an o

Sudarsan Pattnaik showcases sand-and-colour paintings at Venice exhibition

LONDON, Mar 8 : Internationally renowned sand artist and Padma Shri awardee Sudarsan Pattnaik is representing India at Contemporary Venice 2026,

Pakistans equipment, information, AI is from a different country: Army Chief

Army contributing significantly to Ladakhs economy Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Mar 8: Army chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi has said when a Pakistan soldier p

Over a decade on, 48 MW Lower Kalnai HEP still caught in tendering cycle

Revision of DPR, floating of fresh tenders ordered again No time-line in sight for execution of modest project Mohinder Verma JAMMU, Mar 8: Conce

BJP: Mamata has become 'law unto herself'

Iran names Khamenei's son, Mojtaba, as new supreme leader: state media

It said that the clerical body did not hesitate for a minute in choosing a new leader, despite the brutal aggression of the criminal America and

Khamenei's Son Mojtaba Named Iran's New Supreme Leader

Iran on Monday named Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his father Ali Khamenei as Supreme Leader, signaling that hardliners remain firmly in charge in

Who is Mojtaba Khamenei? Irans new Supreme Leader set to suceed his father Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

The selection is historic as Irans establishment has long rejected the idea of hereditary succession from father to son