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ECI asks Bengal for report on bonus to civic volunteers

Kolkata: The Election Commission on Thursday, March 19, sought a report from the West Bengal government after it announced the grant of an ad hoc

Congress targets Centre over Crackdown on online platforms

New Delhi: The Indian National Congress on Thursday, March 19, strongly condemned the Central government for what it described as a systematic cr

U.S. issues new 30-day waiver for sale of Russian oil, adding Cuba, North Korea exceptions

The license, which expires on April 11, replaces and supersedes a similar 30-day sanctions waiver issued on March 12

US bill backs OPT for foreign students

Washington: US lawmakers introduced a bipartisan bill to protect a key work programme for international students, aiming to retain foreign gradua

Decoding gut health; Sports For Life

MicrobioTx has developed an AI-powered test that uses a simple finger-prick blood sample to profile an individuals gut microbiome and generate pe

Iran Women's Football Team Feted in Tehran After Asylum Battle

Activists have accused Iranian authorities of pressuring the women's families, including summoning their parents for interrogations, while Tehran

Hyderabad Police set up H-FAST to check food adulteration

Hyderabad: Hyderabad Police on Thursday, March 19, established food adulteration surveillance team to strengthen food safety enforcement and regu

Trump calls for Japan, NATO to 'step up' on Iran as oil prices bite

President Trump met with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at the White House. Trump requested increased support from Japan regarding the co

US, Japan announce $40 billion nuclear power project

The United States and Japan announced Thursday a $40 billion project to build nuclear reactors in Tennessee and Alabama, after a meeting of the t

North Koreas Kim takes his daughter on tank ride during army training

The images showed the girl sticking her head out of the tanks hatch, while Kim sitting on the top of the tank and smiling

Buy MCX on dips: Technical setup indicates continued momentum in coming weeks, says Shivangi Sarda

EU leaders call for moratorium on strikes against energy and water facilities in Middle East

European Union leaders are urging a halt to military strikes on energy and water infrastructure in the Middle East. This call comes as the Iran w

Middle East conflict: PM condemns attacks, urges de-escalation

Iran calls on regional countries to prevent US from using bases for 'military aggression'

Iran has called on West Asian nations to stop the United States from using military bases within their territories. Tehran claims these bases are

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Kevin Warsh's first move as Fed chair could be a rate hike

Kevin Warsh could become the new Federal Reserve chair and immediately face a decision on raising interest rates. This comes as oil prices surge

Morning Digest: West Asia troubles to delay Indias FTA talks with GCC countries and Israel; Netanyahu claims Iran no longer has uranium enrichment capacity, and more

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US, Israel tactics diverge on Iran as Trump's goals still 'fuzzy'

US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu both praise their relationship as excellent, but after three weeks of att

Iran Calls On Neighbours To Prevent US From Using Bases For Strikes

Iran on Thursday called on countries in West Asia to prevent the United States from using military bases in their own territories.

Japan's Takaichi tries to reaffirm alliance with Trump as he seeks help securing Strait of Hormuz

Ms. Takaichi, who met with Mr. Trump at the White House, told the Republican President that Japan has opposed Iran's development of its nuclear p

EU asks for reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and no more strikes on energy, water sites

European leaders have deflected entreaties from U.S. President Donald Trump to send military assets to secure the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterwa

Six allies ready to help efforts to ensure safe passage through Hormuz Strait

The declaration came as an effective Iranian blockade of the strait has paralysed commercial shipping through the crucial maritime chokepoint, wh

Iranian attack hits Israeli oil refinery in Haifa, some damage reported

Energy Minister Eli Cohen said power was briefly disrupted, with electricity restored to most of those who were affected

Trump draws parallel between Pearl Harbor and U.S. strikes on Iran in meeting with Japanese PM

The Japanese attack on the U.S. naval base in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii on Dec. 7, 1941, killed 2,390 Americans, and the U.S. declared war on Japan th

UN shipping bodycalls for safe maritime framework in Gulf

The Council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) noted that the closure of the Strait has adversely affected merchant and commercial

Resolve pending issues of allotted lands before fresh allotments: BBIA to authorities

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 19: Bari Brahmana Industries Association (BBIA) has stated that all the pending issues relating to previously

Dr Jitendra lays foundation of BioFoundry at Chandigarh, underscores future of smart foods

Excelsior Correspondent CHANDIGARH, Mar 19: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh today laid t

Union Minister inaugurates NHPC Pavilion at Bharat Electricity Summit 2026

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 19: Manohar Lal, Union Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs today inaugurated the NHPC Pavilion at th

J&K Bank opens special cash counter at SMVD Bhawan for Navratra pilgrims

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 19: To facilitate devotees during Navratra, Jammu and Kashmir Bank today set up a special cash and note exchan

Rehabilitating Terror Victims

For more than three and a half decades, terrorism cast a long and painful shadow over Jammu and Kashmir. Innocent families lost their loved ones,

A Happy Mouth is a Happy Life

Dr Gautam Sharma Every year on March 20, the global community observes World Oral Health Day (WOHD) to highlight the importance of maintaining go

Indias Bioeconomy from $10 bn to $195 bn since 2014: Dr Jitendra

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Mar 19: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and MoS PMO, Pe

Devotees brave rainfall, throng shrines on first Navratra to pay obeisance

Sanjeev K Sharma JAMMU, Mar 19: Braving the continuous rainfall, devotees of the Goddess in Jammu continued visiting the temples and shrines on T

Navreh celebrated with fervour, gaiety by KPs across Jammu

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 19: Navreh the beginning of new year as per the Saptrishi Calendar was celebrated by Kashmiri Pandits with tra

Air Indias New York-Mumbai flight diverted to Medina after fire indication

After inspection, the plane was cleared for operations and took off for Mumbai, an official said

California, Arizona gripped by major heatwave as western parts of United States witness record high temperatures

U.S. weather forecast, temperatures: Scientists say there is overwhelming evidence that heat waves such as the one pummeling the western United S

As Iran intensifies Gulf energy attacks, Netanyahu says it can no longer enrich uranium

Despite heavy losses, Iran retains the ability to launch missile and drone attacks, keeping global markets volatile and energy security under thr

President Murmu visits temples, attends several programmes in Mathura

MATHURA (UP), Mar 19: President Droupadi Murmu, who is on a three-day visit to Uttar Pradesh, on Thursday visited temples and attended several pr

Stakeholders cooperation can help minimise disruption in maritime trade amid West Asia crisis: Minister Sonowal

MUMBAI, Mar 19 : Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Thursday emphasised that stakeholders cooperation can help ensure minimal disruption amid u

Modi discusses West Asia situation with heads of France, Jordan, Oman, Malaysia

NEW DELHI, Mar 19 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to leaders of France, Jordan, Oman and Malaysia on Thursday, and discussed the West Asia s

How a teens curiosity busted Youth Khelo India Federation; Ministry to file FIR

NEW DELHI, Mar 19: The inquisitive mind of a 16-year-old Taekwondo player has unraveled an elaborate fraud being committed on thousands of athlet

Silver crashes Rs 17,800/kg, gold dives Rs 7,000 on global selloff

NEW DELHI, Mar 19: Silver prices tanked Rs 17,800 to Rs 2.38 lakh per kilogram in the national capital on Thursday, while gold dropped Rs 7,000 t

Centre ensuring fuel security despite global turmoil, says Ramchander Rao

Mr. Rao was speaking at the BJP State office after participating in the Ugadi celebrations marking the advent of the Sri Parabhava Nama Samvatsar

Farmers cautioned as light rain and thunderstorms are likely across Andhra Pradesh till March 22

India Meteorological Department, Amaravati, says there will be widespread rain until March 22 in the State, and thereafter isolated rainfall is e

China and the U.S. Continue to Leverage Trade Consultation Mechanism: Chinese Commerce Ministry

Beijing, March 20: The Chinese Ministry of Commerce provided updates on the recent trade discussions between China and the United States during a

Xi Jinping Meets Turkmenistans National Leader in Beijing

Beijing, March 20: Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, the National Leader of Turkmenistan and Chairman of the Peopl

J&K emerges epicentre of anti-drug awareness, leads NMBA campaigns

Scale of outreach higher than Punjab, HP, Haryana Mohinder Verma JAMMU, Mar 19: In an aggressive and unprecedented push against drug abuse, the U

Drone, counter-drone technologies will play pivotal role in future warfare: DM

India must work in mission mode NEW DELHI, Mar 19: India must develop a robust ecosystem for drone manufacturing to enhance its defence preparedn

Fresh snowfall in higher reaches of J&K, rain lashes plains

Chopper service to Mata Vaishnodevi suspended *Vehicle trapped in avalanche on Mughal Road rescued Gopal Sharma/ Fayaz Bukhari JAMMU/ SRINAGAR, M

NIA Files Charges Against Ninth Accused in Gurugram Club Bombing Case

New Delhi, March 20: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a chargesheet against a ninth accused in the bombings that occurred at two

Moon not sighted, Eid on Saturday

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Mar 19: The Shawwal moon was not sighted anywhere across Jammu and Kashmir this evening, and Eid-ul-Fitr will b

2 held for sending info of key locations to Pak

HAPUR (UP), Mar 19: Two alleged operatives linked to a Pakistan-based gangster network were arrested from the Dhaulana area of Hapur district for

6 arrested in arms smuggling module

CHANDIGARH, Mar 19: Six people, including a juvenile, have been apprehended in connection with a cross-border arms smuggling module, Punjab Polic

Court grants 11-day NIA custody of 7 foreigners

NEW DELHI, Mar 19: Observing that criminal conspiracy is hatched in secrecy, a Delhi court has granted the NIA 11-day custody of six Ukrainians a

Strengthening China-UAE Relations: Ting Shweiyang Meets UAE Envoy

Beijing, March 20: In a significant diplomatic meeting, Ting Shweiyang, a member of the Standing Committee of the Politburo of the CPC Central Co

Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Malampuzha poised for LDF-BJP rematch, UDF takes desperate gamble

Though the Bharatiya Janata Party has been making visible inroads in this left bastion, the Left Democratic Front continues to dominate in most p

Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: The Left grapples with shifting loyalties

Ahead of the 2026 Assembly polls, six former legislators, four from the CPI(M) and two from the CPI, severed their communist ties and are now gea

Top 5 Bowlers with the Most Dot Balls in IPL History

New Delhi, March 20: The T20 format is primarily designed for batsmen, yet bowlers have made their mark in this arena. The Indian Premier League

China-Europe Railway Express Boosts Global Economy, Survey Reveals

Beijing, March 20: In the first two months of this year, the China-Europe Railway Express operated a total of 3,501 trains, transporting 352,000

Rift widens among Bihar Opposition after Rajya Sabha poll defeat

The ruling NDA leaders now have dared Opposition RJD to expel its legislator from the party while, coalition Communist Party of India-Marxist-Len

Supreme Court dismisses plea seeking enquiry into CITES violation by Jamnagar-based animal rescue centre and trust

The petition had sought a judicial direction to the Union government, Central Zoo Authority, Directorate General of Foreign Trade and the Wildlif

Tragic Fire in Palam Claims Nine Lives, Urgent Action Demanded

New Delhi, March 20: Devendra Yadav, the President of the Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee, expressed deep concern over the tragic fire incident

Ghaziabad Man Jumps To Death From 13th Floor, Mother Found Dead At Home

A 42-year-old man allegedly ended his life by jumping from the 13th floor of a building here on Thursday, while his elderly mother was found dead

BHEL to Invest 3,064 Crore in Coal India Joint Venture

New Delhi, March 20: Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), a leading engineering company, announced on Thursday its plan to invest approximate

Qatar LNG attack could slash exports by 17 per cent; PM Modi condemns strikes

Attacks on Qatars Ras Laffan LNG hub could slash exports by 17 per cent, impacting global energy supplies. PM Modi condemns the strikes and expre

Urgent Need to Halt Conflict: Insights from Tehran University Professor

Mumbai, March 20: The escalating tensions in the Middle East are beginning to impact the entire world. Following the U.S.-Israel airstrikes on Ir

Taylor Frankie Paul video forces ABC Bachelorette 2026 cancelled: What happened between Paul and Dakota Mortensen?

Taylor Frankie Paul video, ABC Bachelorette 2026: A 2023 video of an altercation between Paul and Dakota Mortensen was published by TMZ on Thursd

Neem Flowers: A Natural Remedy for Summer Health Challenges

New Delhi, March 20: The summer season has officially arrived, bringing with it scorching heat and relentless sun. Staying healthy during this ti

Strict Action Against LPG Misuse and Black Marketing in Gautam Buddh Nagar

Noida, March 20: The administration in Gautam Buddh Nagar has adopted a stringent approach to curb the misuse of LPG gas for commercial purposes,

Delhi court acquits two booked under UAPA after they spent eight years in jail

Additional Sessions Judge Amit Bansal of the Patiala House Courts observed that the prosecution has failed to prove the charges slapped on the ac

Indigenous drone production ecosystem needed for strategic autonomy: Rajnath

Six Ukrainian Citizens Arrested in India: MEA Confirms Legal Investigation

New Delhi, March 20: The arrest of six Ukrainian citizens has been confirmed as a legal matter by Indian authorities. The Ministry of External Af

Sanju Samson Cannot Be Replaced Like Kohli and Rohit, Says Ryan Parag

Jaipur, March 20: Ryan Parag, the new captain of Rajasthan Royals, believes that Sanju Samson cannot be replaced, much like cricket icons Virat K

Why didnt you tell me about Pearl Harbor? Trump startles Japan PM

Speaking in a notably cordial meeting with PM Sanae Takaichi, the US President explained to reporters why he had not informed allies before the U

Exes Alia-Sidharth under one roof, avoid each other; Alia vows to launch outsiders as producers

Alia Bhatt and Sidharth Malhotra were under one roof during the launch of Amazon Prime Video's 2026 slate announcement. Alia and Sid stayed away

Bob Christo: The Fearsome Villain of Bollywoods Golden Era

Mumbai, March 20: The 1980s and 90s were a defining era for Hindi cinema, marked by heroes as powerful as the villains they faced. Among the fore

Israel flags Iran 'naval terror', briefs India

Hrithik Roshan Seeks Production Tips from Karan Johar at Prime Video Event

Mumbai, March 20: In Bollywood, its common for major stars to expand their roles beyond acting, often stepping into production. Recently, Hrithik

Eid ul-Fitr 2026 namaz timings in Bengaluru: Complete list of mosques and Eidgahs

Here's the complete guide for Eid ul-Fitr prayer timings in Bengaluru as Muslims in India prepares for Eid celebrations on Saturday, March 21, 20

16 US Military Aircraft Destroyed Since Start Of Iran War

Five other KC-135s were reportedly damaged by an Iranian missile strike while parked at an airfield in Saudi Arabia.

Congress Announces 22 Candidates for Assam Assembly Elections

New Delhi, March 20: The Congress party has released another list of candidates for the upcoming Assam Assembly elections, featuring 22 names fro

31 Rajya Sabha MPs billionaires, 73 face criminal cases: ADR analysis

Excise policy case: HC gives more time to Kejriwal, others to reply

The EDs counsel said there was no need to file replies to its petition and that this was an attempt to delay the case

ED Seizes 97.92 Lakhs in Assets from Former SBI Manager in Jharkhand Banking Fraud Case

Ranchi, March 20: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has made a significant move in a banking fraud and money laundering case involving the State B

Delhi HC issues notice on plea seeking removal of Indias patent head

The petition has been filed by the All India Patent Officers Welfare Association (AIPOWA) alleging that Mr Pandits appointment was illegal and ar

Exciting Job Opportunity at IIM Visakhapatnam for Project Associate Position

Visakhapatnam, March 20: A fantastic opportunity has emerged for young individuals aspiring to join the Indian Institute of Management (IIM). IIM

Facing evictions, Gulmarg hoteliers withdraw petitions to settle issue with J&K Govt.

Official sources said the J&K government, unlike the Lieutenant Governor administration, intended to form a committee to look into the lease issu

Unapproved drops for dry eyes pose risks: Govt

Sam Curran May Miss IPL 2026 Season Due to Injury Concerns

New Delhi, March 20: The Rajasthan Royals have received a significant setback ahead of the IPL 2026 season. England all-rounder Sam Curran may be

Delhi HC tells police to ensure peaceful, dignified Id in Uttam Nagar

According to the petition, tensions escalated after a violent incident in JJ Colony on March 4 involving two families, in which a youth was alleg