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Will AWS go down again as drones hit Amazon Web Services data centers, facility in Gulf amid US-Israel-Iran war? Cloud outage fears rise in Middle East. AWS data centers attack explained

Will AWS go down again as drones hit Amazon Web Services data centers, facility in Gulf amid US-Israel-Iran war? Amazon confirmed drone strikes d

Whatever it takes: Leaving nothing to chance, India delay practice due to a lunar eclipse ahead of Thursdays semi-final against England

India prepares for the T20 World Cup semifinal against England. The team focuses on preparation and strategy. They have won most matches, showing

NDAP overhaul in works to handle surge in big data

India's National Data and Analytics Platform is set for a major upgrade. The government plans to enhance its capacity to manage vast amounts of d

'Not Winston Churchill': Trump steps up criticism of UK's Starmer

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has strongly criticized British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Trump stated Starmer's reaction to U.S. strikes o

Excelsior Extends Holi Greetings To All its Readers. Offices of Daily Excelsior and Excelsior Printers Pvt. Ltd. will remain closed on March 4 (Wednesday) on account of Holi festival. Therefore, there will be no issue of your newspaper on March 5 (Thursday). Editor

Excelsior Extends Holi Greetings To All its Readers. Offices of Daily Excelsior and Excelsior Printers Pvt. Ltd. will remain closed on March 4 (W

Dubai prepares for return to normalcy; markets to open today

Offices across Dubai and Abu Dhabi gradually began preparing to resume in-person work after missile attacks moved employees into remote operation

Aligning religious tourism with ecology

A clear no-expansion principle is recommended there should be no new constructions or enlargement of existing structures within core forest area

You break it, you own it? Not for Trump when it comes to Iran

America has taken decisive action against Iran, focusing on dismantling its military powers and government figures. Leaders emphasize that Iran's

Under pressure from the Dalit Left, recruitment GO likely to come up for discussion again in Karnataka Cabinet

Dalit left community delegation, including Ministers K.H. Muniyappa and R.B. Thimmapur, met Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday and is learnt

Minister M.P. Saminathan launches The Hindus coffee table book on Tiruppurs development

D.K. Shivakumar urges Karnataka MPs to put pressure on Centre to seek approval to raise Almatti dam height

Andhra Pradesh government has written to the Centre not to approve the proposal to raise the dam height to 524.26 metres

OU prof accuses VC of stalling promotion for reporting false claim to CBI

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court on Tuesday, March 3, issued notices to the state government and Osmania University Vice-Chancellor Kumar Molu

Bomb hoax at High Court

T20 World Cup: Its a one-off game now and we back ourselves, says New Zealand skipper Santner

Reflecting on the seven-wicket defeat to the Proteas in the group stage, Santner pointed to the PowerPlay as a key factor.

Cricket: South Africa juggernaut faces knockout test against New Zealand

South Africa enters the Twenty20 World Cup semi-finals as the sole unbeaten team. They face New Zealand at Eden Gardens. The Proteas have a stron

Apple unveils the M5 Pro and M5 Max with fusion architecture to power the Next-Gen MacBook Prowho is it designed for?

Apple has launched its M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, featuring a new Fusion Architecture that combines two dies for enhanced performance. These chips

Rahul pats TPCC chief for successful conduct of DCC presidents training camp

States, stakeholders urged to adopt energy saving initiatives of Mission LiFE

NYC to launch free 2-K child care next year, 2,000 seats opening in early summer, says Mayor Zohran Mamdani

New York City will start free 2-K child care next year for some families. The first 2,000 seats will open for application in early summer. Childr

BJP Claims Uddhav Blocking Pawars Rajya Sabha Return

Today Sharad Pawar, on whose insistence Uddhav Thackeray became the Chief Minister, is in trouble in the Rajya Sabha elections. However, Uddhav T

Special NIA court issues Letter Rogatory to China in Pahalgam terror attack probe

A Special NIA court in Jammu has sought assistance from China. This is for tracing a mobile phone linked to the 2025 Pahalgam terror attack. The

Dead man talking: pushing the limits of curated feeds

Meta has technology to let AI to impersonate a dead person, but who owns a persons likeness after death and what happens when a bot expresses vie

Just to satisfy Stephen Miller': Tillis pulls no punches; demands incompetent Noems resignation

Parties Contesting On DMK, AIADMK, BJP Symbols Add Up To Seats Tally

The DMK has held talks with Tamizhaga Vazhvurimai Katchi leader T. Velmurugan who contested in the DMK symbol in the 2021 from Panruti. Velmuruga

HC Halts Action on Kondapur Land Claimed by HYDRAA

The judge was dealing with a writ plea filed by G. Narasimha Reddy questioning the action of the revenue authorities and the HYDRAA in erecting f

Stone Laying for Mittal Steel Plant in Anakapalli Likely on March 21

Sources said Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan and several Central ministe

China urges all sides to maintain safety in Hormuz Strait

China has called for an immediate halt to military operations in the Strait of Hormuz. The vital shipping route for oil and gas has seen passage

MHA issues nationwide alert; Sinha calls for heightened vigil in J&K

Reviews law & order situation; appeals for calm and communal harmony Jammu/Srinagar, Mar 3: A day after theMinistry of Home Affairs(MHA) issued a

Rising oil prices from US, Israel and Iran war push 10-year Treasury Yield above 4% what it means

US Treasury yields surged as the US-Iran conflict escalated, pushing oil prices higher and raising inflation concerns. The benchmark 10-year Trea

Thrust on education in Kannur district panchayat Budget

Dont take law into your hands, maintain clam: CM

Condemns Ayatollah Ali Khameneis killing, attack on Iran Jammu Tawi, Mar 3:Condemning the killing of Iran Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei a

Why didn't US avert stock market Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq crash today like UAE? Analysts insights, market outlook and what should investors do now

Why didn't US avert stock market Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq crash today like UAE? Wall Street fell as oil prices surged after Iran conflict an

Holi turns tragic as three boys drown in tank in Krishna district

PM Modi speaks to Arab leaders as Iran war impacts diaspora

Prime Minister Modi has engaged with eight West Asian leaders in 48 hours. Discussions focused on the escalating conflict and the welfare of the

Ancient laterite rock-cut chamber unearthed at Panayal in Kasaragod

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Star: Pubba till 7.39 am

Record-Dry Feb 2026: Jammu sees zero rainfall, Srinagar lowest since 1960

Dry conditions to prevail in J&K till March 6, says IMD Jammu Tawi, Mar 3:February 2026 has emerged as one of the driest months on record across

Middle East conflict: France sends rafales to protect UAE base

President Emmanuel Macron addresses the nation on the Iran war's impact. France is increasing its military presence in the Middle East. This move

In deep West Asian Gulf, Indias stakes rise as Iran shifts focus to regional targets

India must remain cautious as the West Asia conflict escalates. Iran's retaliation strategy targets Gulf nations, posing risks to millions of Ind

Illegal Quarrying Near ORR By Firm Linked To Minister: Harish

The quarrying is being done illegally in 17 acres of prime government land near the Outer Ring Road, allegedly allotted to associates of the Chie

Death Toll in Vetlapalem Cracker Blast Rises to 23

He died while undergoing treatment at the Government General Hospital (GGH) at Kakinada.

APIS, RTIH to Host Loan Mela in Amaravati on March 6

Entrepreneurs and MSMEs across Andhra Pradesh have been invited to seize the opportunity to fast-track their growth. They can apply for the loan

Stray dogs injure 15 people in Vemulawada

Two leopard cats, black bears sent to Chennai from Jammu

Jammu Tawi, March 3 : In a first-of-its-kind initiative, the Jammu Division of Northern Railway has undertaken transportation of rare zoo animals

Projecting a Muslim-centric Opposition

The BJP in Assam wants to position itself as the sole custodian of Hindu interests

62-Year-Old Teacher Proves Age No Barrier to Blood Donation

Hindupur educator honoured for aiding thalassemia children since 2004

Quote of the day by the father of modern management, Peter Drucker: The best way to predict the future is to create it. Why do over 90% of Fortune 500 companies rely on Peter Drucker leadership principles to drive innovation and business growth in 2026?

Quote of the Day: Over 90% of Fortune 500 companies run management systems built on Peter Drucker's principles. That single data point tells you

MPMLA Face-Off at Nemali Temple Triggers Political Storm

Tension escalated briefly when local party leaders attempted to intervene, leading to jostling between supporters

Holi 2026: Check simple and easy tips to protect your phone from colour and water

As Holi celebrations commence, safeguarding electronic devices from water and coloured powders is crucial. Simple measures like using waterproof

UN urges all sides in Middle East war to 'come to their senses'

The United Nations is urgently calling for an end to the escalating war in the Middle East. Fear and panic are spreading rapidly across the regio

India agrees to SCO statement denouncing attacks on Iran

India has voiced serious concern over recent events in West Asia and military strikes on Iran. The Shanghai Cooperation Organization issued a sta

Schools, colleges to remain closed till March 7

Srinagar, Mar 3 : Schools and colleges across Kashmir will remain closed till March 7 in the wake of protests against the killing of Irans Suprem

US 'totally stupid' to attack Iran during talks: UN ambassador

The United States made a otally stupid decision to attack Iran while in negotiations, and betrayed Gulf nations by trashing their diplomatic eff

I worked with a baseball coach to improve my power-hitting game: Sanjay Krishnamurthi

The USAs up-and-coming batter, who came up with an impressive display in the T20 showpiece, speaks about how Indias triumph in the 2011 ODI World

Fire At Bachupally; 12 Shops Gutted

No casualties were reported so far.

Traffic Curbs in Old City for Holi Mahela Procession

Vehicles from 100 Feet Road, Jiyaguda and Karwan towards Puranapul will be diverted at Puranapul crossroads.

Spl NIA Court issues Letter Rogatory to China in Pahalgam attack probe

Jammu Tawi, Mar 3 : A Special NIA Court in Jammu has issued a Letter Rogatory to the competent judicial authority in China for assistance in trac

Will Donald Trump actually cut off trade with Spain over the military base dispute? Here's what he said

President Trump has threatened to cut off all trade with Spain after the country denied the U.S. access to its bases for strikes against Iran. Tr

Does PM Modi support killing of a Head of State, asks Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to speak out. Gandhi questioned if Modi supports assassinating heads of state

BJP announces Nitin Nabin, eight others as Rajya Sabha candidates across six states

The BJP has announced nine candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections. Nitin Nabin and Shivesh Kumar are nominated from Bihar. Rahul Sinha

CRPF personnel suffers gunshot injury, hospitalised

Jammu Tawi, March 3 : A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel was hospitalised after he sustained a gunshot injury under suspected circum

Irans nuclear plan would have become immune in months, we had to attack, says Israel PM Netanyahu

Israel and the United States struck Iran due to its restarted nuclear program. Prime Minister Netanyahu stated Iran was building underground site

Viksit Bharat possible only when every region develops: CM

Jammu Tawi, Mar 3: Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah on Monday said that the vision of a Viksit Bharat by 2047 can become a reality only if developme

Mehbooba Mufti slams OIC over silence on US-Israel strikes on Iran

OIC covertly endorsing actions of the Epstein gang: PDP President

From Steering Wheels to Storytellers: APs Drivers as Tourism Ambassadors

Andhra Pradesh is steering its tourism sector towards a more personal, immersive and people-driven future

Krishna district Police Crack Down on Illicit Liquor Units via Drone Surveillance

Upon identifying suspicious activity, local police teams are alerted immediately to conduct swift raids.

AP CM Holds Meeting with Pawan on Major Issues

There is also buzz that the duo may have exchanged views on the selection of Rajya Sabha candidates and the roadmap for the forthcoming local bod

Kashmir under curbs for 2nd day after protests over Khamenei killing

Kashmir remains under restrictions for a second day. Protests erupted following the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Educ

Colin Gray found guilty in Georgia school shooting trial

A Georgia jury convicted Colin Gray, father of the accused Apalachee High School shooter, on 27 counts, including second-degree murder and involu

Kumbhabhishekam To Be Held With Dasara-Scale Grandeur From March 6 to 8

Three-day ritual at Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Temple to mirror Dasara scale

Two jewellers arrested for cheating man of 101 grams of gold with false promise of high returns

Putin and Orban discuss Hungarian POWs captured fighting for Ukraine

The Russian Defence Ministry published a video last week purporting to show a dual Hungarian-Ukrainian citizen captured as a prisoner of war, all

Andhra Premier League Matches to Be Held Across Three Major Venues in AP

The opening ceremony would take place at the Mangalagiri cricket stadium on June 3 and the grand finale will be in Visakhapatnam on June 28

'Either resign, else Congress will impeach you': Sen Booker's fiery Senate clash with Noem over ICE

Defence Ministry signs Rs 5,083 crore contracts for advanced helicopters and surface-to-air missiles

India's defence ministry has finalized deals worth over 5,000 crore. Six Advanced Light Helicopters will join the Indian Coast Guard. These chopp

Tirumala Temple Closed for Nearly Ten Hours During Lunar Eclipse

As part of the observance, Annaprasadam complexes and canteens in Tirumala also remained closed during the eclipse period. To ensure that devotee

NATO 'welcomes' Macron's nuclear drive

NATOs nuclear deterrence relies on the United States, while France remains independent of the alliances nuclear planning group

DC Impact: Safety Protocols Enforced at Flyover Site

Following the report, workers at the site told Deccan Chronicle that they are now adhering to precautions, including helmets, safety dress and sh

Gulf NRIs Want to Return Home

Israel-Telangana Association president Soma Ravi said the present situation was more severe compared to previous incidents.

One-Man Panel Begins Probe into TTD Laddu Ghee Irregularities

It has been asked to submit its report within 45 days

Telangana Dy CM Bhatti Vikramarka Invites YS Jagan to Sons Wedding

During the meeting, Vikramarka formally presented the wedding invitation of his son and requested Jagan Mohan Reddy to attend the ceremony and bl

After 3 Days, 217 Passengers Stranded In Dubai Return To Chennai

From Saturday, air services from the Gulf region, including Dubai, Bahrain, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Kuwait and Muscat, were suspended following the w

CPI Urges India to Lead Iran Peace Push, Warns of Fuel Price Impact

Addressing a press conference in Guntur, he called for immediate diplomatic engagement with Washington and Tel Aviv to halt what he described as

Milk as Poison: Death Toll Rises to Seven

Blood samples of some affected patients have been sent for analysis at the forensic science lab in Vijayawada

Canada PM's visit to India built strong foundation for truly renewed partnership: Modi

The Canadian Prime Minister was in India from February 27 to March 2, during which India and Canada sealed key pacts on supplies of Uranium and c

Who is Chase Pistone? Former NASCAR driver and grandson of Tiger Tom Pistone dies at 42

Chase Pistone was a former NASCAR driver who died at 42. He came from a famous racing family and was the grandson of Tiger Tom Pistone. Chase sta

Gas Leaks from Train Tanker, Several Trains Halted

Fire service personnel and Railway Protection Force were present to take preventive measures.

Control Rooms Opened in View of Iran-Israel/US War

These control rooms will function round the clock to assist the families of those who are stuck in the Gulf countries because of the war.

AP to Rescue Telugu People Trapped in Gulf War

Many passengers are facing difficulties at some airports due to the war situation

CAQM issues new IEC framework, directs NCR states to intensify targeted anti-pollution campaigns

The move seeks to institutionalise sustained public engagement as a core pillar of pollution control strategy across Delhi-NCR, shifting focus fr