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Cooperative Sector Decline

The latest data on cooperative societies in Jammu and Kashmir presents a troubling picture: nearly one-third of registered cooperatives are non-f

Mankotias bill on protection of Temples rejected as NC votes against it

Gul, Veeri withdraw bills on Govts assurance Avtar Bhat JAMMU, Mar 30: While Assembly today rejected BJP Legislator Balwant Singh Mankotias Bill

Mehbooba for united efforts to restore Assemblys dignity

NCs responsibility to fulfill poll promises Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 30: Former Chief Minister and PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Mond

Package-I of Jammu-Akhnoor 4-lane project to be completed today

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 30: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary, who holds charge of the Works Department, today said that the Ja

Farooq pleads not guilty in JKCA scam

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Mar 30: National Conference president and former Chief Minister Dr Farooq Abdullah today pleaded before the cou

J&K mandates online single window for Recruitment Rules

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 30: Government of Jammu and Kashmir has made it mandatory for all departments to process proposals related to

Dalai Lama to visit Ladakh this summer

Excelsior Correspondent DHARAMSHALA, Mar 30: A delegation from Ladakh met the 14th Dalai Lama at his residence in Dharamsala today morning, reque

How the U.S.Israel Conflict with Iran Became a Gulf Crisis

B. S. Dara bsdara@gmail.com As Iran responds beyond its direct adversaries, the Gulf is no longer a bystander but a frontline bearing the conseq

Addl DC Anantnag suspended

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, March 30: The Lieutenant Governor today ordered suspension of Additional Deputy Commissioner Anantnag Sundeep Sing

15-Year-Old Vaibhav Suryavanshi Scores Fastest IPL Fifty in Just 15 Balls

Guwahati, March 31: In a thrilling match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, 15-year-old opener Vaibhav Suryavanshi achieved an incredible m

1.22 lakh Anganwadi workers in Rajasthan get 1,000 each through DBT

The Chief Minister said the children aged three to six years were being provided hot milk five days a week at Anganwadi centres under the Amrit A

Rain and Dust Storms Hit Rajasthan, Weather Department Issues Alerts

Jaipur, March 31: Affected by an active western disturbance, several regions in Rajasthan experienced rain, hailstorms, and dust storms on Monday

Punjab Kings Coach Ricky Ponting Emphasizes Fresh Start for IPL 2026

New Chandigarh, March 31: Punjab Kings will kick off their IPL 2026 campaign on Tuesday at their home ground, the New International Stadium, agai

JKPC chief Sajad Lone highlights official data mismatch on poor population in J&Ks regions, seeks one definition

Speaking in the J&K Assembly, Mr. Lone said official datacontradicted its own figures on how many poor families live in the two regions of Kashmi

'That's not what I said': Leavitt vs reporter over 'Trump threatening war crimes in Iran' question

Odisha Chief Minister Reviews Supply Chain of Essential Goods with District Collectors

Bhubaneswar, March 31: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi held a crucial meeting with district collectors on Monday to review the status of

ECI changing demography of Bengal by including voters from Bihar and U.P. in States electoral rolls claims TMC

The BJP wants to turn Bengal into Bihar, Uttar Pradesh by including voters from these states said Abhishek Banerjee. Mr. Banerjee, who was campai

Police Crack Down On Food Adulteration

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddys decision to establish a dedicated food safety system was hailed as commendable.

Delhi Takes First Step Towards Becoming Creative Delhi: CM Rekha Gupta

New Delhi, March 31: The International Film Festival held in Delhi concluded with an awards ceremony attended by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Lieu

Opposition questions Left-wing extremism debate in Lok Sabha; flags jobs crisis, Hindutva extremism & tribal concerns

4 Powerful books that will help you build strong discipline

Struggling with discipline? These four powerful books offer practical ways to build habits, stay consistent, and take control of your focus.

PM Modi to Inaugurate 20,000 Crore Projects During Gujarat Visit on March 31

New Delhi, March 31: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Gujarat on Tuesday, where he will inaugurate and lay the foundation for several proj

Who will fund $400 million White House ballroom project, and who has filed a lawsuit against 90,000-square-foot building? Full explainer on Trump project, military complex beneath it

Who will fund $400 million White House ballroom project, and who has filed a lawsuit against 90,000-square-foot building? The White House ballroo

IBC amendments to speed up resolutions, boost stakeholder value, says Finance Minister

S&P 500 extends losing streak, Nasdaq slides, Dow Jones posts modest gains as oil prices rattle Wall Street here's how US stock market performed today

S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow Jones today: Wall Street experienced a mixed close as tech stocks fell and oil prices surged, despite reassurances from Fede

GHMC Chief Reviews KBR Flyover Works

Officials said steel fabrication for raft foundations would begin on Tuesday

Pakistani Attacks on Afghan Civilians Classified as War Crimes by Human Rights Organization

Kabul, March 31: The International Human Rights Foundation (IHRF) has called for an immediate halt to attacks by Pakistani forces on civilian are

Five-Way Contest in Darjeeling, Kalimpong, and Kurseong for West Bengal Elections

Kolkata, March 31: The West Bengal assembly elections are set to take place next month, with voting occurring in two phases across 294 seats. Mos

Employee torn between love and a big career break, called mean and unromantic

A data engineer's life-changing job offer in San Diego has created a dilemma, pitting his career ambition against his fiance's established physic

Pro-Jaish social sites circulate Masoods elder brothers death news

Maharashtras CM Unveils AI Tools to Combat Illegal Immigration and Drug Abuse

Mumbai, March 31: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced plans on Monday to utilize data-driven tools and artificial intelligence

SI Held In ACB Trap, Locals Celebrate

Victims alleged he routinely extorted money from villagers in the name of CCTV cameras and tortured people for bribes.

Amidst West Asia crisis, India purchased natural gas at $19/unit from spot markets for fertiliser units

According to govt officials, there has been a sharp increase in price of inputs as LNG, ammonia and sulphur alongside a spike in freight and logi

Telangana Assembly Urges Central Government to Act Against Ongoing Gulf War

Hyderabad, March 31: The Telangana Assembly unanimously passed a resolution on Monday, urging the central government to take initiatives to halt

Police Welfare Fuel Station Set Up

Officials noted that the petrol bunk has been established in collaboration with Indian Oil Corporation Limited to ensure quality fuel and efficie

Amit Shah says talks on with only active top Maoist, attacks Congress for Red ties

Outbreak of Measles in Bangladesh Claims 38 Young Lives Amid Rising Cases

Dhaka, March 31: Bangladesh is grappling with a measles outbreak, with six new patients exhibiting symptoms admitted to Chittagong Medical Colleg

PACL case: ED facilitates restitution of 455 properties worth 15,582 crore to Justice Lodha Committee

During the current financial year, the agency has attached assets worth about 26,324 Crore, taking the total attachment in the case so far to 27,

Jitan Ram Manjhi Critiques Rahul Gandhis Frequent Absences

New Delhi, March 31: Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi has taken a jab at Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha.

7 trending books everyone is talking about right now

Discover trending books everyone is reading right now, from gripping thrillers to emotional stories that are shaping conversations worldwide.

Rajasthan Royals Begin IPL 2026 Campaign with a Victory

Guwahati, March 31: Rajasthan Royals (RR) kicked off their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 campaign with a resounding victory. They defeated Che

Continued neglect of schools resented

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 30: The Meghalaya School Welfare Development Association (MSWDA) on Monday expressed serious concern over the gov

Meghalaya Nuggets

Seng Khasi Kmie commences Shad Suk Mynsiem preps with traditional ritual SHILLONG, March 30: The Seng Khasi Kmie (SKK) on Monday performed the tr

Mumbai Police Busts Fake Officer Scam, Five Arrested

Mumbai, March 31: The Aarey police in Mumbai have uncovered a gang involved in fraud and blackmail. This group posed as police officers to target

Moinabad Farmhouse Drugs Case: Decision on Pilot Rohith Reddys Custodial Interrogation Deferred

The police had sought three-day custody of the accused for further interrogation in connection with the Moinabad farmhouse drug case.

Census 2027 starts April 1, digital mode means data will be available same year

IPL Ticket Distribution To MLAs/MLCs Fixed At 3 Tickets/ 2 For International Matches

The meeting by Shivakumar with office-bearers of KSCA/RCB management in Bengaluru wherein it was agreed to allocate 3 tickets to MLAs/MLCs to wat

Corruption perception riddled NPP-led MDA-I tenure: Paul

Former minister praises MDA 2.0 for improved governance By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 31: Former Cabinet Minister and senior UDP MLA Paul Lyngd

Govt bans new coke oven plants in EJH amid rising pollution

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 30: The Meghalaya government has imposed stringent restrictions on the establishment and expansion of coke oven p

Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra Celebrates Rajasthan Day with Cultural Festivities

New Delhi, March 31: On the occasion of Rajasthan Day, Kapil Mishra, the Minister of Art, Culture, Language, Tourism, and Labor, extended greetin

Hezbollah-inspired attack at Michigan synagogue here's what FBI found and reveals suspects planning

Hezbollah link Michigan synagogue attack: A Hezbollah-inspired terrorist attack targeted a Michigan synagogue, with the suspect driving a truck i

Commercial LPG cylinders scarce in state, domestic supply stable: Govt

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 30: Meghalaya is facing a shortage of commercial LPG, but domestic supply remains stable, the Director of Food, C

15 major terror groups still have safe haven in Pak: US report

MDCs call for Governors Rule in GHADC

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 30: A group of MDCs in the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC), led by BJPs Bernard N. Marak, has stro

Mamata Banerjee Set for Fourth Term as Chief Minister, Claims TMC Candidate Raj Chakraborty

Barrackpore, March 31: The Trinamool Congress (TMC) candidates are intensifying their efforts in their respective constituencies ahead of the Wes

Garo group demands probe against illegal infiltration in GH

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 30: The Nangrimingin Achik Dol (NAD) has expressed serious concern over the escalating tensions in the Garo Hills

IPL 2026 PBKS vs GT | Sai Sudharsan one of the hardest workers in the game: Titans batting coach Hayden

It has been a privilege to watch him and Shubman Gill prepare, Hayden showered praise on the Tamil Nadu batter

House-Warming Ceremonies Held In Godavari Districts

In West Godavari District, 2,016 TIDCO houses were inaugurated under the supervision of the district collector C. Nagarani.

Over 50% of Heavy Vehicle Drivers Found with Vision Issues at Cherlapalli Eye Camp

A statement said 76 drivers underwent screening during the camp

IPL 2026: Vaibhav Suryavanshi Reveals Winning Strategy Against CSK

Guwahati, March 31: Rajasthan Royals (RR) kicked off their IPL 2026 campaign with a stunning victory over Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Young batsma

Doctors Hail Govts Move To Ban Deadly Herbicide Paraquat

The association said the decision to take up the issue with the Union government for a nationwide prohibition was a significant step towards prev

Shivesh Kumar Celebrates Senate Appointment with Nitish Kumar and Nitin Naveen

Patna, March 31: Newly elected Rajya Sabha MP Shivesh Kumar expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to serve alongside Chief Minister Nitish

Ensuring federalism within delimitation

Democracy is about fair voice, and not just raw numbers. Federal stability matters as much as electoral arithmetic

IPL 2026 | A clash of philosophies as Shreyas Kings host Gills Titans

While the Punjab outfit goes bang-bang from ball one, the Gujarat team brings a semblance of calm without compromising on the scoring rate

Green suffering from lower-back injury, aims to resume bowling after 10-12 days: CA spokesperson

Cameron is currently rebuilding his bowling loads in India with a view to returning in around 10-12 days' time. KKR has been communicated with an

Tourism minister clueless on Umiam Luxury Resort project; NGO seethes

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 30: The Green-Tech Foundation on Monday expressed surprise over Tourism Minister Timothy D Shiras alleged ignoran

Major Action by ED in Sahibganj Illegal Mining Case

Ranchi, March 31: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has taken significant action against large-scale illegal stone mining and the transport of min

Manhattan midday shooting victim and suspect latest updates: What happened in Midtown incident near Madison Square Park?

Manhattan midday shooting victim and suspect investigation continues after an off-duty security guard was shot near Madison Avenue and East 28th

Bizman Says Duped Of 5.7 Cr Over 5 Yr Period

The accused initially borrowed small amounts and repaid them promptly

Is Ilhan Omar at risk of deportation? Whats fact, whats not and what the law actually says

Vice President JD Vance alleged Ilhan Omar committed immigration fraud, a claim her office denies, stating no evidence has been presented. As a n

U.S. Aims to Completely Dismantle Irans Military and Missile Capabilities: Marco Rubio

Washington, March 31: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that America hopes to achieve its military objectives against Iran not in months

IPL 2026 PBKS vs GT | PBKS coach Ponting confident of the batting options available

If there is a bit of grass and if there is good pace and bounce, it might be easier for the overseas guys. If the surface is a little drier and o

PM Modi Praises Home Minister Amit Shahs Speech on Left-Wing Extremism

New Delhi, March 31: Home Minister Amit Shah addressed the Lok Sabha during discussions aimed at eradicating left-wing extremism from the country

Kerala CM Writes To PM, Seeking Withdrawal Of Controversial Clauses

The chief minister said that the apprehension is that giving such sweeping power to the authorities will be prone to arbitrary exercise, and such

Shielding choice from honour

Karnatakas anti-honour killing Bill protects and upholds the right to choose

Rajasthan SOG Busts Recruitment Exam Fraud, Arrests Fugitive Accused

Jaipur, March 31: The Rajasthan Special Operations Group (SOG) has cracked down on a gang involved in recruitment exam fraud. This gang was known

A hundred years ago | Through booking arrangements between India and Ceylon

Fifty years ago | Indian wagon assembly unit in Iran favoured

ED Temporarily Seizes Assets Worth 29.77 Lakhs in Assam Fraud Case

Guwahati, March 31: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has temporarily seized assets valued at approximately 29.77 lakhs under the Prevention of Mo

Telangana HC Rules Administrative Needs Supersede Employee Preference in Police Cadre Allotment

A division bench comprising Chief Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh and Justice G.M. Mohiuddin was dealing with an appeal filed by 13 assistant reserve

Nandre Burger Shines as Rajasthan Royals Secure Victory Over Chennai Super Kings

Guwahati, March 31: Rajasthan Royals (RR) achieved a remarkable victory in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, defeating Chennai Super Kings (C

Fitness, and tactics set to be in focus at women's hockey camp for WC preparations

The camp will be conducted at the Sports Authority of India's National Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru

Kid Rocks viral helicopter video triggers army probe: Why US army is investigating a low-flying Apache near his Nashville home here's what happened

Kid Rock helicopter video: The US Army is reviewing footage shared by Kid Rock showing an Apache attack helicopter flying unusually low near his

Crops At Risk As Hailstorms Strike Maharashtra

Meteorologists attributed the sudden weather shift to moisture incursion from the Arabian Sea, a north-south trough over Karnataka, and instabili

Rohit's Banter With Umpire After MI Star's Bat Almost Fails Test. Watch

Rohit Sharma was in full flow as Mumbai Indians chased down a 221-run target against Kolkata Knight Riders in their IPL 2026 opener on Sunday

Congress Brought Freedom to India, Not Naxalism: Amarinder Singh Raja Wadding Responds to Amit Shah

New Delhi, March 31: Amarinder Singh Raja Wadding, the Punjab Congress state president, has responded sharply to Union Home Minister Amit Shahs r

The continued pursuit of the perfect election

Upholding integrity in Indias elections is a shared challenge for voters, parties and officials

Retirement savings warning: Leaving 401(k) or IRA money in cash could cut your nest egg by 75%

Many people saving for retirement make a simple mistake by leaving money in cash instead of investing. This can slow growth and reduce future sav

Woman Attempts Suicide Over LPG Cylinder

Tension prevailed in the household as the woman had been urging her husband to arrange for a new cylinder

Rajasthan Assembly Should Be a Temple of Constructive Debate: Vasudev Devnani

Jaipur, March 31: Rajasthan Assembly Speaker Vasudev Devnani emphasized that legislative assemblies should not become arenas of chaos and disorde