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Iran-linked hackers breach FBI director Kash Patel's personal email, publish photos and documents

Handala Hack Team claims breach of director's Gmail account; expert says Iranian hackers are hoping to embarrass U.S. officials as West Asia war

Hockey India awards: Hardik, Navneet win Player-of-the-Year awards

The Major Dhyan Chand Lifetime Achievement Award was bestowed on Zafar Iqbal, 69, who was part of the gold-winning Indian team at the 1980 Moscow

AIFF Launches Bidding Process for Commercial Rights of Club Competitions

New Delhi, March 28: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has initiated the bidding process for the commercial rights associated with its own

Pro-Iranian Group Claims Hack of FBI Director Kash Patels Account

Handala is a pro-Iranian, pro-Palestinian hacking group that earlier this month claimed credit for disrupting systems at Stryker , a Michigan-bas

Trump says 'we don't have to be there for NATO'

Donald Trump stated the United States does not need to support NATO. He expressed disappointment that European allies did not provide material ai

DC Area airport ground stops: FAA cites issue at Potomac TRACON, DCA still affected

A ground stop was issued for all D.C. area airports Friday evening due to an environmental issue causing a strong smell at the Potomac Consolidat

We Don't Have To Be There For NATO: Trump Slams Allies Over Iran War

Iran War: Trump said he was upset that European NATO countries had declined to provide material support to the US as it nears the fourth week of

Quote of the Day by Mother Teresa: 'I alone cannot change the world, but' Inspiring quotes by saint known for her lifelong devotion to serving the 'poorest of the poor'

Mother Teresa's profound quote, I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the water to create many ripples, highlights the i

UAE retailers tap alternative ways to fill food aisle

Dubai retailers are finding new ways to bring goods to the UAE. A truck is traveling from London to Dubai carrying snacks. This land route bypass

Defence capability bristling as Rs 2.4 lakh crore fresh deals get nod

The Defence Ministry has greenlit significant procurement deals exceeding 2.38 lakh crore, including unmanned strike aircraft and S-400 air defen

West Bengals CM Mamata Banerjee Urges Against LPG Exports Amid Supply Crisis

Kolkata, March 28: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee stated on Friday that Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) produced in the state should no

Government Takes Strong Action Against LPG Distributors Amid Supply Concerns

New Delhi, March 28: The government has intensified its efforts to ensure a smooth supply of gas, issuing over 350 show-cause notices to LPG dist

Sikkim Democratic Front Announces Boycott of Urban Local Body Elections Over Reservation Issues

Gangtok, March 28: The Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) has declared its intention to boycott the upcoming Urban Local Body (ULB) elections. The par

IPL 2026 Gujarat Titans: From Shubhman Gill to Sai Sudharsan, here are top players to watch out

Gujarat Titans are poised for a strong IPL season, aiming for a second title. The team boasts a balanced squad with proven match-winners. Key pla

Protests Erupt in Jaipur Over Rising LPG Prices and Shortages

Jaipur, March 28: The Congress party has targeted the central government over the ongoing LPG crisis in the country. In response to widespread sh

IPL 2026: From Ashwin to AB de Villiers, here's full commentators list

JioStar has unveiled its extensive commentary team for IPL 2026. Fans can expect a star-studded panel featuring former champions and seasoned exp

Haryana Issues 480,000 E-Challans for Overspeeding in 2025, Says CM Saini

Chandigarh, March 28: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced that in 2025, a total of 480,000 e-challans were issued for overspeeding

Govt brings SEM testing to strengthen Pashmina certification

Irfan Tramboo Srinagar, Mar 27: In a move to strengthen quality assurance and global credibility of Kashmirs famed Pashmina, the Directorate of H

Why Middle-East peace matters to entire world

Prof D Mukherjee mukhopadhyay.dinabandhu@gmail.com For over a hundred years, the Middle-East has remained one of the most strategically important

Attack on Electricity Department Team Raises Concerns in Bihar

Patna, March 28: A serious law and order issue has emerged in Bihars Gopalganj district. On Friday, a government team investigating electricity t

Jammu & Kashmirs Traffic Reality

Mohammad Hanief m.hanief@gmail.com Jammu and Kashmir today stands at a critical juncture in its development journey, where rising aspirations, ec

India Approves Defense Equipment Purchase Worth 2.38 Lakh Crore

New Delhi, March 28: In a significant move, the Defense Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, has approved propos

Grand Ram Navami Processions Illuminate Jharkhand Amidst Rain

Ranchi, March 28: The celebration of Lord Rams birth festival, Ram Navami, brought a wave of devotion across Jharkhand on Friday. The states capi

EC seeks report on Mamatas provocative remark from CEO

With her statement seen as a provocation to TMC women workers and supporters to launch attacks at polling stations in rural areas, posing a risk

ED chargesheets Anil aide in RCom laundering case

RCom, Ambani, his close associates and some family members are under investigation in the purchase and sale of an apartment worth over Rs 70 cror

Maharashtras Tariff Reduction to Benefit Consumers Starting April 1

Mumbai, March 28: The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company (MSEDCL) has announced a reduction in average tariffs for consumers usin

Sheriff Nanos' past suspensions: What are they hiding amid Nancy Guthrie's disappearance?

Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos faces scrutiny over a history of eight suspensions, including allegations of perjury, as the investigation into N

Pilots of VIP charters can now refuse to fly in unsafe conditions

Noting that VVIPs use air travel frequently for electioneering and other purposes in (small) aircraft and choppers, DGCA said, Analysis of earlie

12L on Bengals 2nd supplementary list, but no clarity on who made the cut

As was the case when Election Commission released the first supplementary rolls close to midnight last Monday, there were more questions than CEO

India Faces Bangladesh Challenge in SAFF U-20 Championship

Mal, March 28: The Indian football team, fresh from a stunning victory over Pakistan, is set to face Bangladesh in their final Group B match of t

White House launches mobile app for realtime, no filter updates

WASHINGTON, Mar 27: The White House on Friday launched its own mobile app to provide livestreams and real-time updates straight from the source,

Defence ministry inks Rs 445cr deal for Tunguska missile systems with Russia, signs Rs 413cr P8I jet maintenance contract with Boeing

The contract for the procurement of Tunguska systems, valued at Rs 445 crore, for the Indian Army, was signed with JSC Rosoboronexport of Russia

India reaffirms strong support for Bangladeshs quest for 1971 justice

NEW DELHI, Mar 27: India on Friday reaffirmed its unwavering support for Bangladeshs quest for justice against the brutal military crackdown by P

IPL 2026: RCB look to regroup; CSK, KKR, MI hunt lost glory

BENGALURU, Mar 27: Besieged defending champions seeking to regroup after an unprecedented tragedy, decorated sides chasing lost glory, two stalwa

LG interacts with group of students from Army Goodwill School Saujiyan

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 27: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday interacted with the students from Army Goodwill School (AGS), Sa

RBI mulling e-cheques, widening regulatory ambit to include digital payment cos

MUMBAI, Mar 27: The Reserve Bank on Friday introduced the Payments Vision 2028 document, announcing various initiatives like introducing electron

DGCA issues new guidelines for aircraft operators flying VIPs, VVIPs

MUMBAI/ NEW DELHI, Mar 27: Aviation regulator DGCA on Friday issued guidelines for aircraft operators flying VIPs and VVIPs, including chief mini

Five J&K cricketers to vie for honours

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 27: In a momentous showcase of Jammu and Kashmirs burgeoning cricketing talent, five dynamic players fr

Iran says nuclear facilities have been targeted after Israel says attacks will escalate and expand

DUBAI, Mar 27: Iran state media says its nuclear facilities were attacked Friday, just hours after Israel threatened to escalate and expand its c

NIELIT Announces Recruitment for Junior IT Assistant and Other Positions

Chandigarh, March 28: A golden opportunity has emerged for those aspiring to join the National Institute of Electronics and Information Technolog

Compound archers dominate with mixed team gold, clean sweep in mens individual

BANGKOK, Mar 27: Indian compound archers delivered a dominant performance, clinching the mixed team gold and womens team silver, while also sweep

Hardik, Navneet win Hockey India Player of the Year awards

NEW DELHI, Mar 27: Star midfielder Hardik Singh and striker Navneet Kaur on Friday won the Hockey India Player of the Year awards in the mens and

Farooq expresses concern over worsening situation in West Asia

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Mar 27: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah today said that disunity among n

Unemployment dips marginally to 3.1 pc in 2025: Govt survey

NEW DELHI, Mar 27: The overall unemployment rate for persons aged 15 years and above in the country declined marginally to 3.1 per cent in Januar

Week-long sports meet of Bar Association Jammu begins today

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 27: J&K High Court Bar Association, Jammu is set to organize its Annual Sports Meet2026 from March 28 t

Def council clears Rs 2.4L cr proposals for procurement of more S-400 units, transport aircraft, desi Bofors

The approval for additional S-400 Sudarshan systems, which had helped neutralise Pakistani missiles during last years conflict in May and had als

NDA Leaders Urge Nitish Kumar to Resign from One Position Due to Constitutional Mandate

Patna, March 28: A significant constitutional and political development is unfolding in Bihar following Nitish Kumars election to the Rajya Sabha

NPS Trust Job Alert: Apply by April 16 for High-Paying Positions

New Delhi, March 28: A remarkable opportunity has emerged for those aspiring to work at the National Pension System (NPS) Trust. The NPS Trust ha

District Governance Rankings

The release of the District Good Governance Index (DGGI) 5.0 marks more than an annual administrative exercise-it offers a granular audit of gove

Govt constitutes UT, District-Level panels for Gyan Bharatam Mission

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 27: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has constituted a Union Territory-level Standing Committee and District-l

DC Udhampur discusses formulation of NMBA Action Plan

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Mar 27: Deputy Commissioner Udhampur Minga Sherpa today chaired a meeting of officers from line departments to

2 injured in road accident

Excelsior Correspondent NOWSHERA, Mar 27: Two persons were injured in a road accident in Dandesar area of district Rajouri on Friday. Reports sai

GMC Anantnag suspends 3 employees for administering expired IV to patient

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Mar 27: Authorities at Government Medical College Anantnag today suspended three employees pending an inquiry i

BLSKS celebrates World Theatre Day

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 27: To celebrates the World Theatre Day & to promote the traditional folk culture l of J&K, Bhartiya Lok Sange

Congress Criticizes Central Government Over Fuel Taxes, Demands Relief

Bengaluru, March 28: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, and AICC General Secretary Randeep Singh Surje

Samooh Theatre celebrates World Theatre Day

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 27: Samooh Theatre commemorated World Theatre Day by staging a compelling adaptation of the renowned satirical

Pandemonium in Assembly over Iran war, NLU; House adjourned, Question Hour lost

Why no protests when Hindus were burnt in Bdesh, asks BJP BJP legislators clash with Cong MLA, Marshals intervene Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Mar 27: P

Speaker calls for robust legal framework to curb fake news

DyCM stresses self-regulation alongside Govt measures *Pathania demands strict law, 36-hour takedown rule Bivek Mathur JAMMU, Mar 27: Speaker of

AIIMS Announces Recruitment for Medical Officer Positions Without Written Exam

New Delhi, March 28: A significant opportunity has emerged for youth seeking government jobs. The All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIMS) has rel

Fresh Israel strikes on Iran amid diplomatic impasse

DUBAI, March 27: Israel launched a new wave of strikes on Iran on Friday, further escalating a conflict that has rapidly expanded across the Midd

Maharashtra Aims to Provide Affordable Healthcare Within 5-8 Kilometers for All Citizens

Mumbai, March 28: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced on Friday that the governments goal is to ensure affordable and quality

Pakistani airstrikes on Kabul war crime: Rights body

KABUL, March 27: Human Rights Watch (HRW), a US-based advocacy group, has strongly condemned Pakistani airstrikes on Kabuls Omid Addiction Treatm

Supreme Court rebukes courts for naming rape survivors

A bench of Justices Sanjay Karol and N K Singh expressed concern that despite statutory safeguards and repeated directions from SC, such lapses p

Rapper-turned-politician Balen Shah takes over as Nepals youngest PM

KATHMANDU, March 27: Rapper-turned-politician Balendra Balen Shah has made history as Nepals youngest democratically elected prime minister at 35

BJD Urges Odisha Government to Reduce VAT on Fuel Following Central Excise Cut

Bhubaneswar, March 28: Following the central governments decision to reduce excise duty on petrol and diesel by 10 per liter, the main opposition

Israel says attacks on Iran to escalate

Jerusalem, March 27: Israels defence minister said on Friday that Israeli attacks on Iran will escalate and expand. Israel Katz made the comment

Twilight star Taylor Lautner to welcome first child with wife

Actor Taylor Lautner, famous for playing Jacob Black in The Twilight Saga, announced that he and his wife, Taylor Dome Lautner, are expecting the

India Supports Bangladeshs Demand for Justice Over 1971 Operation Searchlight Massacre

New Delhi, March 28: India has expressed its support for Bangladeshs call for justice regarding the massacre that occurred during Pakistans Opera

Ranveer, Deepika spotted post Dhurandhar 2 success

Actor Ranveer Singh, riding high on the success of his blockbuster Dhurandhar 2, enjoyed a casual outing with wife Deepika Padukone in Mumbai. Th

Russell Peters wins Shillong, calls city an enthusiastic concert hub

International comedy icon Russell Peters left Shillong in splits on Friday night, as a packed audience at Lariti erupted into waves of laughter d

Pakistans Diplomatic Challenges: A Spotlight on Its Diminishing Role in the Gulf Region

Islamabad, March 28: Amid rising tensions between the U.S. and Iran, Pakistans attempts to position itself as a mediator have faced significant s

Meghalaya lift Pencak Silat crown

Shillong, March 27: Meghalaya demonstrated its potential in another martial art form after being crowned Champions of the Senior National Khelo I

Tiger Woods arrested after Florida crashhere's what happened?

Golfer Tiger Woods faced arrest following a car crash on Friday. Authorities reported signs of impairment at the scene. Woods refused a breathaly

CBI Court Sentences Seven in Income Tax Refund Fraud Case

Chennai, March 28: A special CBI court in Chennai has sentenced former senior tax assistant Babu Prasad Kumar and six other individualsB Praveen

Donald Trumps Signature to Feature on Future US Currency

Washington, March 28: The signature of former President Donald J. Trump will soon appear on future American paper currency. The U.S. Treasury Dep

Indian ships face GPS jams, mine alerts in Hormuz

Ships in the region are reporting repeated radio broadcasts over maritime channels warning vessels against transit. Attention all ships This is t

Commercial LPG allocation to states increased by 20%

In a letter to chief secretaries of states and UTs, petroleum secretary Neeraj Mittal said only those industrial units that have registered with

Clashes erupt during Ram Navami procession in Bengal's Murshidabad, security tightened

The situation turned volatile after an altercation during the procession escalated into violence, with both sides throwing stones at each other a

Russia To Ban Gasoline Exports From April 1 To Prioritise Domestic Supply

The Government of Russia on Friday announced a ban on gasoline exports starting April 1, aiming to prioritise domestic supplies and stabilise fue

Lockdown reportsharmful, baseless, says govt, allays fear

Home minister Shah accused opposition parties of spreading panic over the West Asia crisis, including the claim that a lockdown may be imposed. I

Digvijaya Singh Visits Ram Temple Amid BJPs Criticism

New Delhi, March 28: BJP leader Gaurav Vallabh has criticized senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh for visiting the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. Vall

Tiger Woods arrested on DUI charge after Florida rollover crash

Woods was involved in a serious rollover car crash in California that left him with severe right leg injuries in 2021

Congress Leaders Critique Fuel Duty Cut Amid Rising Global Oil Prices

New Delhi, March 28: The recent decision by the central government to reduce excise duty on petrol and diesel by 10 per liter has sparked mixed r

Provocative songs, warning to Muslims: Raja Singhs Ramnavami yatra in Hyderabad

Hyderabad:A Ramnavami procession led by controversial former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA T Raja Singh on Friday, March 27, turned into a sho

Manipur Chief Minister Emphasizes Higher Education and Skill Development

Imphal, March 28: Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh reiterated his governments full commitment to supporting higher education and ski

Quote of the Day by Demi Moore: 'Don't let your wounds make you become' Inspiring quotes by the world's highest-paid actress

Actress Demi Moore shares a powerful message about identity and resilience. Her life, marked by significant struggles, offers a profound reminder

Mamata Banerjees Rule Under Threat: Minister Mangal Pandey Predicts Change on May 4

Patna, March 28: Bihar Minister Mangal Pandey has targeted West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee ahead of the assembly elections. He stated

Bhuvneshwar Kumar Poised to Make IPL History in 2026

Bengaluru, March 28: The 19th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) kicks off this Saturday with an exciting match between Royal Challen

Divine Sun Tilak Ceremony at Ayodhya: A Historic Moment for Hindus

New Delhi, March 28: On the occasion of Ram Navami, a significant Sun Tilak ceremony took place at the Ram Janmabhoomi in Ayodhya. Vinod Bansal,

Fertilizer stock ample, working to ensure supply intact: Chouhan