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Sunetra Pawar to file nomination on April 6, contest wont be unopposed in Baramati

The bypolls are slated to test MVAs unity even as the Mahayuti will rally behind Sunetra Pawar for the Baramati bypolls; Ms. Pawar, who is the DC

Jan Vishwas Bill: Commerce Ministry wants departments to consider withdrawing cases involving minor offences

Piyush Goyal said as per estimates, there are five crore pending court cases relating to minor offences, majority of which should have never gone

Iran-Israel war LIVE: Iran hunts crew member of crashed U.S. jet after one reported rescued

President Donald Trump has been briefed about the downing of a U.S. warplane in Iran that has triggered a major search and rescue operation for t

Israel-Iran war: Tehran hunts crew of crashed US jet F-15 and A-10, one reported rescued

Iranian and American forces are in a race to recover the crew of a US F-15 fighter jet. Iran claims it shot down the aircraft. The war, which beg

Quote of the day by Richard Bach: 'In order to live free and happily you must...' inspiring lessons on life, happiness and freedom by author of bestselling philosophical novella Jonathan Livingston Seagull and The Bridge Across Forever

Quote of the day by Richard Bach: Richard Bach, famed for Jonathan Livingston Seagull, emphasizes that true happiness and freedom demand sacrific

Indias third home-grown N-sub commissioned; Rajnath also launches stealth frigate, large cavitation tunnel facility at Vizag

India's naval strength significantly bolstered with the commissioning of INS Aridhaman, its third indigenous nuclear-powered ballistic missile su

HAL imposes contractual penalties on GE for Tejas engine delivery delay; PSU chief says Russia made presentation on Su-57 jet

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited anticipates receiving 20 F404 engines from General Electric by December, with a sixth for the Tejas Mark 1A expecte

K. Annamalals roadshow energises NDA campaign in Kannur

The event drew enthusiastic crowds, reflecting heightened campaign momentum in the constituency

Vigyanotsav 2026 culminates at Swami Vivekanand Subharti University

Excelsior Correspondent MEERUT, Apr 3: The event Vigyanotsav 2026 culminated in a spectacular display of art and culture at Swami Vivekanand Subh

Sakeena dedicates 1.5 Tesla MRI facility to public at GMC Anantnag

Excelsior Correspondent ANANTNAG, Apr 3: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo dedicated the stat

CEO North, State Business Head Reliance Jio call on LG

Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, Apr 3: Kapil Ahuja, CEO, North, Reliance Jio and Shehzan Hameed, State Business Head, Reliance Jio, J&K met Lieute

Hormuz to Home: Shaping Indias Future

Col Shiv Choudhary (Retd) shivchoudhary2@gmail.com Self-reliance in a geopolitically, militarily and technologically charged era in run up to a s

Millet recipes developed with Indian technology served by international food chains: Dr Jitendra

Excelsior Correspondent MYSURU, Apr 3 : Indias millet push received a dual institutional boost today as the Centre moved to scale both technology

Law is not merely profession, it requires unwavering discipline: Justice Nargal

Delivers deeply reflective, inspiring address to law students Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 3: Delivering a deeply reflective and inspiring

St. Peters Catholic Church marks Good Friday with prayerful procession

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 3: St. Peters Catholic Church, Prem Nagar, marked Good Friday today with a solemn and evocative procession com

Gautam Adani Sets Ambitious Goal for Adani Ports to Handle 1 Billion Tons of Cargo by 2030

Ahmedabad, April 4: Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, announced an ambitious target for Adani Ports and SEZ (APSEZ) to handle 1 billion

Rana lays foundation for Tawi embankment works

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 3: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmad Rana, today laid the

The opposition and the Albatross

Shiban Khaibri shibankhaibri@gmail.com Should the albatross of good governance , able leadership , hard work and dedication be routinely troubled

CAG exposes faults in JU, varsity not prepared annual account, balance sheet since inception

Irregular appointments, abandoned research projects mark poor work culture Sanjeev K Sharma JAMMU, Apr 3: The University of Jammu (JU) had not pr

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia Resolves 238 Cases in Ashoknagar

Ashoknagar, April 4: Union Minister for Communications and Development of the Northeastern Region, Jyotiraditya Scindia, addressed the concerns o

YSR Congress Party Raises Concerns Over Limited Speaking Time in Rajya Sabha

New Delhi, April 4: The YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) lodged a complaint with Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan on Friday,

8 Dead After Earthquake Of Magnitude 5.9 Strikes Afghanistan

Eight people were killed and one child was injured on Friday when a house collapsed in Kabul following an earthquake in Afghanistan, the National

On Kharats call list, DCM Eknath Shinde, Minister Shirsat, Uddhavs close aide Milind Narvekar

The maximum number of calls was between NCP leader Rupali Chakankar and Ashok Kharat. There were 177 calls between the duo. Ms Chakankars sister

Uttar Pradesh Sees 3,000 Crore Investment Proposals at International Buddhist Conclave 2026

Lucknow, April 4: The International Buddhist Conclave 2026, held at the Mahaparinirvana site of Lord Buddha in Kushinagar, concluded with promisi

Bahrain postpones vote on UN resolution aimed at ending Iran's stranglehold on Strait of Hormuz

The diplomats, speaking on condition of anonymity because council consultations have been private, said the vote will now be held sometime next w

Centre asks states to curb fuel rumours

Uttar Pradesh Energy Minister Inaugurates Hanuman Setu in Mau, Benefiting Over 30,000 Residents

Mau, April 4: Uttar Pradeshs Urban Development and Energy Minister A.K. Sharma inaugurated the Hanuman Setu (Bailey bridge) at Hanuman Ghat on th

Ayodhya: More Than a Pilgrimage, a Source of National Inspiration, Says LG Manoj Sinha

New Delhi, April 4: Jammu and Kashmirs Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha participated in the 8th Ayodhya Festival held in New Delhi on Friday. Orga

Silver, gold prices remain flat in Delhi

NEW DELHI, Apr 3: Silver and gold prices remained flat in the national capital today amid muted demand from jewellers and retailers, according to

Special court discharges Bhupinder Hooda, AJL in Panchkula land allotment case

PANCHKULA, Apr 3: A special court in Panchkula today discharged former Haryana chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda and the Associated Journals L

Over 150 foreigners, majority of them Chinese, remanded in Sri Lanka for cyber scam

COLOMBO, Apr 3: At least 152 foreigners, a majority of them Chinese, were arrested in connection with an online financial scam and remanded till

U.S.-Iran cease-fire talks have stalled, WSJ reports

Iran has officially told mediators that it is unwilling to meet U.S. officials in Islamabad in the coming days and considers U.S. demands unaccep

India commissions new nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine INS Aridaman, strengthening nuclear triad

NEW DELHI, Apr 3: India today commissioned its third indigenously-built nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, INS Aridaman, significantly

American School Paloura holds programme

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 3: The American School Paloura celebrated its annual prize distribution function at its new branch auditorium,

Affiliate of Iranian state TV claims US pilot ejected from aircraft over southwestern Iran

DUBAI, Apr 3: A channel affiliated with Iranian state television claimed Friday that a US fighter pilot ejected from aircraft over southwestern I

JDGD Saraf Trust felicitates winners of Conscious Voice Essay Award at MIET

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 3: The JDGD Saraf Trust felicitated winners of The Conscious Voice Essay Award 2025 at a function hoste

Nepal mountaineers worried amid fake rescue insurance scam

KATHMANDU, Apr 3: Nepals mountaineering community has expressed serious concern over a USD 20 million insurance scam, even as police on Friday di

Over 9,000 Families Displaced by Pakistani Rocket Attacks in Afghanistans Kunar Province

Kabul, April 4: Over 9,000 families have been forced to flee their homes in Afghanistans Kunar province due to rocket attacks from Pakistan near

Gujarat BJP Responds to Kejriwals Allegations, Rejects Victim Card Politics

Gandhinagar, April 4: The political clash between the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Gujarat has intensified. The

Wont be cowed, says Raghav, AAP brass says he indulged in soft PR

After Raghav Chadha's ousting as deputy leader in the Rajya Sabha, AAP leaders launched an intense critique, branding him as overly focused on su

The Sacred Legacy of Veni Madhav in Prayagraj: A Must-Visit Pilgrimage Site

Prayagraj, April 4: Located near the holy city of Kashi, Prayagraj, also known as Sangam Nagari, is steeped in spirituality. The guardian of this

Herbal Gardens For Schools

The approval of 100 School Herbal Gardens across Jammu Division by the National Medicinal Plants Board marks a thoughtful convergence of educatio

Digdol-Panthyal twin tube tunnels near completion; opening likely soon

Electrical, mechanical works in progress Nishikant Khajuria JAMMU, Apr 3: In a significant boost to connectivity on the strategic Jammu-Srinagar

World must learn from ideals of Lord Rams rectitude, dharma: LG

Ayodhya is nations dynamic inspiration Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, Apr 3: Ayodhya is the cradle of civilisation and eternal fountainhead of co

CBSE rolls out new curriculum

NEW DELHI, Apr 3: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has rolled out its new curriculum, launching a phased implementation of the thr

Contractors liabilities worth hundreds of crores pending with Govt in JSD for years together

Funds not released by Centre since 2024: CE Avtar Bhat JAMMU, Apr 3: About Rs 1080 crore are lying as outstanding payments of the contractors in

US loses aircraft in Iranian territory, one crew member rescued

Tehran fires on targets across Mideast DUBAI, Apr 3: One crew member has been rescued after an American aircraft went down in Iran, according to

Two suspects identified in BJP office blast

CHANDIGARH, Apr 3: Two suspects have been identified in connection with a blast outside the Punjab BJP headquarters in Sector 37 here, a senior C

Surge in PNG Connections: 342,000 New Connections Established

New Delhi, April 4: The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has reported a significant acceleration in the expansion of piped natural gas (PNG)

Earthquake jolts J&K

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Apr 3: A moderate-intensity earthquake of magnitude 5.9 struck the Afghanistan-Tajikistan border region today,

Easter Sunday 2026: Which stores are open and closed in US? Walmart, Kroger, Costco, Aldi, Publix, Joes, BJs Wholesale Club and more see full list before you go shopping

Easter 2026 stores open and closed list: Easter Sunday in 2026 arrives on April 5. Many popular stores like Walmart and Kroger will be open. Howe

Chhattisgarhs Water Model Gains National Attention in PMs Mann Ki Baat

Raipur, April 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modis 132nd episode of Mann Ki Baat has spotlighted Chhattisgarhs innovative water conservation model fr

Fire breaks out at ONGC Mumbai High platform, 10 injured

In a post on X, the company said the fire broke out at around 5:45 P.M. at the ONGC's Mumbai High oilfield platform. Emergency response measures

Former Elite Force Member Arrested for Human Trafficking in Pakistan

Islamabad, April 4: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) of Pakistan confirmed on Friday the arrest of a human trafficker involved in a boat ac

13 School Kids On Excursion To Kodaikanal Injured In Mishap

Police said the more than 20, plus-2 students, along with their teachers of a private school in Tiruttani, after the completion of their public e

Notorious Sonu Dariyapur Gang Member Aryan Arrested in Delhi

New Delhi, April 4: The Anti Auto Theft Squad (AATS) of Delhis Outer North district has successfully apprehended a wanted criminal linked to the

Multiple security agencies targetKashmir employees to create an atmosphere of fear: Mirwaiz

Kashmir was recording daily filing of cases, chargesheets, and arrests of Kashmiris by the multiple agencies operating like the SIA, Counter Inte

Stalin Slams EPS Over Remarks On Karunanidhi

Addressing an election rally here, Stalin said while Palaniswami was free to criticise him on political and administrative grounds, he had neithe

Government hopes to clear 5 crore pending cases with Jan Vishwas Bill

Government departments and prosecutors are urged to withdraw cases involving minor offences following the Jan Vishwas Bill's passage. This initia

Strait of Hormuz: A Critical Issue for Global Stability, Says Sasmit Patra

New Delhi, April 4: BJD MP Sasmit Patra emphasized that the Strait of Hormuz is not just a concern for India, but a vital issue for the entire wo

NSUI workers clash with police over RSS-linked event in Rajasthan University

The student wing of the Opposition Congress took exception to a programme being organised by Marudhara Nari Sashaktikaran Sangathan at the humani

Parties Yet To Walk The Talk On Womens Reservation In Politics

First introduced in 1996 and widely supported across party lines, the legislation to ensure 33 per cent reservation for women in politics took 27

POK will reintegrate into India soon: All India Imam Organisation chief Umer Ahmed Ilyasi

Standing in Kashmir, I want to convey to our neighbouring country that POK, an integral part of India, will witness ghar wapsi and rejoin India.

Flood watch alert: Heavy rain threatens flooding across multiple counties in Michigan - here's what residents should do today and tomorrow to stay safe

Flood watch: A flood watch has been issued for Cass, St. Joseph, Branch, and Berrien counties in Michigan, effective from Friday night through Sa

Pednekar Withdraws Proposal to Include Manache Shlok in BMC Schools After MIM Opposition

Uddhav Sena leader faces criticism after drawing a connection between the 17th-century text and Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkars formative years

Major Drug Bust in Katra: 17 Grams of Heroin and 1500 Pregabalin Pills Seized

Reasi, April 4: The Reasi district in Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed another significant achievement in the ongoing battle against drug traffick

Supreme Court upholds harsher punishment for higher authority

The Supreme Court ruled that higher rank officials face harsher penalties for service misdeeds due to increased responsibility. Upholding differe

CM To Lay Foundation For 500 Crore Works On April 6

The Chief Minister will also lay the foundation stone for a Young India Integrated Residential School at Boath with an investment of 200 crore

No right to choose particular school under RTE: Delhi High Court

Earthquake Strikes Afghanistan-Tajikistan Border, Tremors Felt Across Four Countries

New Delhi, April 4: A significant earthquake shook various parts of the country on Friday night. Tremors were reported in Delhi-NCR and Jammu-Kas

Iran offers $60,000 bounty for capturing US pilots?

Iran offers $60,000 bounty for capturing US pilots? An F-15E Strike Eagle was downed over southwestern Iran recently. One crew member has been re

Governments Zero Custom Duty Boosts Surats Textile and Plastic Industries

Surat, April 4: Amid global conflicts and soaring crude oil prices, the central government has made a significant decision to revitalize the text

Fadnavis demands SIR in Maharashtra, says problems with electoral rolls

We want SIR (Special Intensive Revision) in Maharashtra. There are problems with the electoral rolls, and we have even been raising them. But whi

India and Azerbaijan Strengthen Bilateral Ties in Recent Meeting

New Delhi, April 4: The Secretary (West) of the Ministry of External Affairs, C.B. George, met with Azerbaijans Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov

In poll-bound Assam, Adityanath stresses U.P. model of dealing with rioters

The Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister says drew a parallel between rioters in his home State and infiltrators in Assam

Delhi Police Uncovers Fake Sensodyne Toothpaste Factory, One Arrested

New Delhi, April 4: The Crime Branch of Delhi Police has successfully dismantled a large illegal unit producing counterfeit Sensodyne toothpaste

South Korea and France Strengthen Cooperation on Hormuz Strait Security and Energy Collaboration

Seoul, April 4: South Korean President Lee Jae-myung announced on Friday that he and French President Emmanuel Macron have agreed to work togethe

We're In War: Trump Says Downing Of US Aircraft Won't Affect Iran Talks

US President Donald Trump has asserted that the destruction of an American military aircraft will have no bearing on diplomatic discussions with

Shiv Sena (UBT) open to alliance with MNS for Maharashtras benefit, says Sanjay Raut

There is no political ego in it, says the Rajya Sabha MP, as speculation grows about a reconciliation between Uddhav and Raj Thackeray

Raghav Chadhas Role as ATM for AAP Comes to an End, Says Ravneet Singh Bittu

Ludhiana, April 4: Central Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu has criticized Arvind Kejriwal following the removal of Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha from

Tragic Road Accidents Claim Lives of Two Tribal Youths in Madhya Pradesh

Badwani, April 4: In Madhya Pradeshs Badwani district, two separate road accidents resulted in the deaths of two tribal youths, while two others

3 TMC Candidates Get ED Summons

Another state minister Rathin Ghosh, who holds the food and supplies portfolio, has been directed to visit there on April 9.

U.P. ATS arrests four members of terror network linked with Pakistani handlers

The Uttar Pradesh ATS received intelligence that a group was in constant contact with a Pakistani handler through various social media platforms

TMC Questions Fairness of Elections in Bhawanipur, Demands Removal of Returning Officer

Kolkata, April 4: Amid the West Bengal Assembly elections, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) has raised concerns regarding the fairness of the elector

Victory, The Only Goal, Stalin Tells Party Leaders

Addressing the partys candidates, top honchos, ticket aspirants who missed the opportunity, district level leaders and others forming the electio

Lieutenant governor orders magisterial probe into Ganderbal encounter, seeks report within seven days

Amaravati Set to Become a $2.4 Trillion Economic Engine, Says Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu

Amaravati, April 4: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu announced that the state capital, Amaravati, will play a pivotal role as a

Moreno Valley fire alert: Crown Fire and Springs Fire trigger evacuations across Southern California - are you at risk?

Moreno Valley fire: Two fast-moving wildfires erupted Friday in Southern California, forcing rapid evacuations in parts of Moreno Valley and Acto

Pednekars Manache Shlok Proposal Sparks Debate In BMC

Pednekat, the Leader of the Opposition in the BMC, has tabled a motion demanding recitation of the verses written by 17th-century saint Samarth R

Raghav Chadhas Ouster Linked to Support for Arvind Kejriwal, Says Sanjay Nirupam

Mumbai, April 4: Sanjay Nirupam, a leader of the Shiv Sena party, has responded to the removal of Raghav Chadha from his position as Deputy Leade