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Petrochemical facility struck in northern Iran

The company takes oil or natural gas and processes them into chemical products used to make everyday materials like plastics and chemicals

Union minister Virendra Kumar calls to expand Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, boost de-addiction

NEW DELHI, Mar 29 : Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Virendra Kumar on Sunday called for intensifying preventive efforts, scalin

Flight bookings for Halwara airport in Punjab to begin in April: Ravneet Bittu

CHANDIGARH, Mar 29 : Flight bookings for Halwara airport in Punjab are set to begin in April, with the first commercial flight likely to take off

Adityanaths Noida superstition jab at Akhilesh, says SP created hurdles in development

LUCKNOW, Mar 29: Hitting out at Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav without taking his name, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sun

Congress releases first list of 284 candidates for West Bengal polls

NEW DELHI, Mar 29 : The Congress on Sunday released its first list of 284 candidates for the upcoming West Bengal Assembly polls, fielding former

Ram Temple becomes one of the most visited shrines in India

Rush of pilgrims continues to swell in Ayodhya Sanjeev K Sharma AYODHYA, Mar 29: Within a few years of its construction, the Ram temple at Ayodhy

Narsingh Seva Kendra celebrates Foundation Day at Khoon

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Mar 29: The Narsingh Seva Kendra, located in the central area of Khoon village in Majalta Tehsil of Udhampur di

Stable Supply Situation

The recurring cycle of panic buying and official reassurance in Indias fuel sector once again underscores a critical gap-not in supply, but in pu

Kala Kendra hosts painting exhibition

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 29: A painting exhibition organized by the Kala Kendra, Jammu was held today at the G R Santosh Gallery, locat

Kumaresh A leads, Devyanshu empresses in Intl Rating Chess Fiesta

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 29: Kumaresh A of Tamil Nadu continued his flawless run in the ongoing International Rating Chess Fiesta at ID

Awareness prog on Intellectual Property Rights by PHDCCI

Excelsior Correspondent KATRA, Mar 29: PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI), with the support of the office of the Development Commissio

19th UT J&K Wushu Cship concludes

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 30: The 19th UT J&K Wushu Championship 2025 concluded successfully at Indoor Sports Complex, Bhagwati N

J&K shines at Sub-Junior Throwball Nationals

Excelsior Sports Correspondent SRINAGAR, Mar 29: The Jammu and Kashmir Throwball teams delivered impressive performances at the 29th Sub-Junior N

Amit starts Census 2027 campaign at Career Abacus event

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 29: At an event organised by Career Abacus Group, Director MHA for Census Operations & Citizen Registration, A

Ex Servicemen Welfare Association Kathua elects body

Excelsior Correspondent KATHUA, Mar 29: Capt (retd) Gian Singh Pathania was elected as chairman of J&K Ex-Services Welfare Association Kathua and

Jammu North wins Hockey Cship

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 29: The J&K UT Men Hockey Championship 2026 concluded at KK Hakku Hockey Stadium, Jammu, with Jammu Nor

When Ego Takes the Wheel

Editor, Through the columns of your esteemed newspaper, I would like to draw attention to a deeply disturbing incident of road rage that recently

Gathering gloom

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has hinted of a gathering gloom on the global front in relation to the Iran-Israel-US war that has been raging for t

The Angst of Autumn

By H.H. Mohrmen Autumn is a beloved season of poets, yet what the poets and writers do not always tell us about this season of mellow fruitfulnes

Who Gave You This Power? A Question of Political Culture

By Leander Lyngwa A disturbing video circulated widely on social media last week: a driver being verbally abused, slapped, and threatened by a ma

Alwal Man Duped In 87 Lakh Stock Scam

According to the victim, he was added to a WhatsApp group named VIP Group Infinity on January 1, 2026

Pramod Bhagat Shines at Spanish Para Badminton International 2026 with One Gold and Two Silver Medals

Toledo, March 30: The Spanish Para Badminton International 2026, Level 1, witnessed an impressive performance by India. Pramod Bhagat emerged as

Merit List For 174 Assistant Professor Posts Released

Certificate verification for shortlisted candidates will be held on April 1

Main Shooter Arrested in Ranchi Restaurant Shooting Incident

Ranchi, March 30: The police have arrested Sachin Yadav, the main shooter involved in the shocking shooting and murder of an employee at The T-To

BJPs Training Initiative Aims to Cultivate 100,000 Skilled Workers

New Delhi, March 30: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta participated for two hours in a training camp for Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers, hel

Madhapur Trader Duped In 2 Crore Loan Fraud

A fraudster who promised to arrange a business loan and later routed transactions worth nearly 2 crore through them.

BJPs Shahzad Poonawala Criticizes Congress and Left in Kerala

New Delhi, March 30: BJP spokesperson Shahzad Poonawala has responded to Prime Minister Modis remarks about Kerala. He stated that the Prime Mini

Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai Celebrates Mata Karma Jayanti Festival in Surajpur

Surajpur, March 30: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai attended the State-Level Mata Karma Jayanti Festival 2026 on Sunday. He emphasized

Violence Erupts During Ram Navami Celebrations in Hazaribagh, Two Dead and Over 450 Injured

Hazaribagh, March 30: A violent clash during the Ram Navami celebrations in Hazaribagh, Jharkhand, has left two people dead and over 450 injured.

Free Health Check-Up At Nims On March 31

Senior citizens aged 60 years and above have been urged to make use of the opportunity.

Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of shelling outskirts of eastern city, killing and wounding civilians

Afghan deputy government spokesman Hamdullah Fitrat said that mortars and other heavy weaponry were used Sunday afternoon to strike rural areas a

BJP Criticizes TMC Over Law and Order in Bengal Assembly Elections

New Delhi, March 30: BJP leaders launched a fierce attack on the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) in West Bengal on Sunday. They accused the TMC o

Enthusiastic Crowd Welcomes PM Modi in Thrissur Ahead of Kerala Elections

Thrissur, March 30: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has officially kicked off the electoral campaign in Kerala. On Sunday, he held a roadshow in Thr

Maneka, Revanth Discuss Cow Protection

Maneka Gandhi lauds Revanth's cow protection push

Kylian Mbapp Dismisses Real Madrid Speculations Ahead of World Cup

Madrid, March 30: French football star Kylian Mbapp has firmly rejected the speculation circulating in Spanish media regarding his commitment to

Nalanda University to Showcase Indian Culture at Convocation Ceremony

Rajgir, March 30: Nalanda University is set to hold its second convocation ceremony on March 31 at its permanent campus in Rajgir. President and

Maoist campaign saw continuity across regimes, sharper push recently: Former MHA official

He said that the years 2006-2009 were the most difficult, and the gradual gains made over the years found a resolute push in the past two-years w

Indian Armys Kharga Corps Conducts Exercise Reki for Combat Readiness

New Delhi, March 30: The Indian Armys Kharga Corps, part of the Western Command, has initiated a 72-hour-long Exercise Reki as part of its combat

Global acceptance of Pakistan a failure of Indian foreign policy: Jairam Ramesh

Congress leader says Pakistans improving global standing reflects failures in Indias diplomatic engagement

Doctor Warns Of ORS Confusion

Dr Sivaranjani said the issue was not about the safety of the drink in isolation, but about how it is presented and perceived by consumers, parti

Indian Ambassador Discusses Flight Resumption with Kuwait Airways Chairman

New Delhi, March 30: Amid ongoing regional security concerns, Indias Ambassador to Kuwait, Parmita Tripathi, met with Captain Abdulmohsen S. Al-F

2 Youngsters Drown In Anakapalli

Police said the two youths entered the river for a bath and drowned.

Gujarat Government Launches Initiative to Provide Over 100 GPUs for AI Development

Gandhinagar, March 30: The Gujarat government has taken a significant step in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) by announcing a plan to m

Meghalaya students receive scholarships

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 29: A total of 88 students from different schools across Meghalaya were awarded scholarships by the Vidyadhan Fou

NPP condemns assault on driver, seeks swift justice

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 29: The National Peoples Party (NPP) on Sunday condemned the assault of a commercial vehicle driver at Umshyrpi a

Max Verstappen says he is considering F1 retirement

The four-time F1 drivers' champion from 2021 to 2024 for Red Bull relinquished his seat at the top of the sport when McLaren's Lando Norris won t

Delhis Budget Prioritizes Infrastructure Under PM Modis 4S Guidance: CM Rekha Gupta

New Delhi, March 30: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has announced that the citys budget emphasizes a renewed focus on infrastructure. She state

Mahila Congress slams FCRA Amendment, seeks reversal

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 29: The Meghalaya Pradesh Mahila Congress has condemned the recently introduced amendment to the Foreign Contribu

HC Notices Over Pollution In Himayatsagar, Osmansagar

The letter, based on a news report, highlighted an increase in toxic levels of pollution in the reservoirs

BJP is fully prepared for GHADC polls: Kharkrang

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 29: The state BJP has vowed to give its best shot in the upcoming elections to the Garo Hills Autonomous District

Congress Fields Pradeep Prasad from Bhawanipur in Bengal Elections

Kolkata, March 30: In the lead-up to the West Bengal Assembly elections, the Congress Party announced candidates for 284 assembly seats on Sunday

A missed opportunity to guarantee minimum wages

The VB-G RAM G Act is a missed opportunity to correct serious anomalies in the determination of wage rates for MGNREGA workers

Pakistan PM appreciates Saudi Arabia for showing 'remarkable restraint' during West Asia tensions

Mr. Sharif was talking to Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, who called on the Prime Minister, according to a statement by the PMO

A Bill that secures IPS officers role in deputation

The Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill, 2026 strengthens service rules and clarifies IPS deputation policy

Igor Tudor Resigns as Head Coach of Tottenham Hotspur After Just Seven Matches

New Delhi, March 30: Tottenham Hotspurs tumultuous season has taken another unexpected turn as Igor Tudor has resigned from his position as head

Neighbours first: On India-Nepal ties

India must invite the new Prime Minister of Nepal, Balen Shah, to revive ties

WTOs fisheries pact: India for 25 year transition period, stronger disciplines on distant-water industrial fishing

The Commerce Ministry said that fisheries subsidies were one of the key agenda items discussed by trade Ministers at the World Trade Organisation

MBBS Student Adopts Honey Badger At Zoo

Prakash said he was inspired by his father

7 Essential Signs of a Healthy Body You Should Know

New Delhi, March 30: The body often sends signals when something is wrong. Changes within can indicate underlying issues. However, even when comp

Bengali actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee drowns in sea

He was 43, and left behind his 13-year-old son and actor-wife Priyanka Sarkar

Congress Leader Murdered in Ludhiana, Raja Warring Criticizes Punjab Government

Ludhiana, March 30: The murder of a local Congress leader in Ludhiana, Punjab, has caused widespread alarm. Punjab Congress leaders have targeted

On a wing: On the Modified UDAN scheme

Subsidies will not create demand for air travel to small towns

Five Simple Ways to Boost Immunity and Stay Healthy

New Delhi, March 30: As the seasons change and the heat begins, the risk of falling ill increases. It is crucial to strengthen your immune system

Social Security claiming mistake could cost women more: Why waiting isnt always the best retirement move

Many women may make Social Security decisions without looking at their full retirement plan. Waiting for higher benefits sounds good, but it can

Parents Conduct Wedding For Son, Partner 23 Years After Deaths

The annual ritual, held on Sri Rama Navami, commemorates a relationship that ended in tragedy in 2003

Mumbai Indians Triumph Over Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2026 Opener

Mumbai, March 30: In an exciting start to IPL 2026, the Mumbai Indians (MI) secured a victory against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by six wick

West Bengal Assembly polls: Congress names 284 candidates, fields heavyweights

Former party leader in Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury and former Rajya Sabha MP Mausam Benazir Noor are among candidates; Party ends electoral

Traffic Advisory Issued for IPL Match in Chandigarh: Route Plan Explained

Chandigarh, March 30: A detailed route guide has been released for the IPL cricket match scheduled on March 31 at the Maharaja Yadvinder Singh In

Musi Places of Worship a Tactic to Hide Congress Govt's Failures, Alleges BJP

Rao said that the Modi government had built a grand Ram Mandir in Ayodhya with the trust and contribution of countless people

Farmers in Belagavi Celebrate Recognition in PM Modis Mann Ki Baat

New Delhi, March 30: Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised a farmer from Belagavi during his Mann Ki Baat program on Sunday. He highlighted fish f

Changes to MCD Act aim to make laws more citizen-friendly: Mayor

Demolition notice on CMs turf sparks AAP-BJP clash

Poor awareness, patchy legal aid and systemic gaps leave road accident victims uncompensated: report

L-Gpitches for bottom-up model of governance during visit to CP

Chinese Artists Stage Dance Drama Based On Ramayana In Beijing

The drama, directed by Chinese Bharatanatyam exponent Jin Shanshan, featured a cast of over 50 local performers and was held at the old Indian Em

Weather Forecast and Prayer Timings for Saturday, March 30, 2026

Maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to be around 38 C and 25 C respectively.

How to secure Indias supply chains

Supply chain resilience cannot be built through isolated interventions. It requires an integrated, forward-looking approach

Trump succession race heats up as Iran war tests Vance, Rubio

The pair, widely viewed as potential successors to Trump, have been thrust into still-developing negotiations to end the war at a moment when the

Seat Hike, Womens Quota Set to Redraw Rayalaseema Politics

Delimitation and 33% reservation likely to disrupt strongholds, open space for new leaders

Sanctioned Russian oil tanker nears Cuba

A Russian oil tanker, the Anatoly Kolodkin, carrying 730,000 barrels of crude, is en route to Cuba, challenging U.S. sanctions. This arrival come

DGP Honours Umesh Chandras Legacy At SR Nagar

The DGP unveiled a book written by Umesh Chandra

Firewood shortage looms as demand spikes amid LPG crisis

Akhilesh Yadavs Rally Declared a Failure by UP Deputy CM

Lucknow, March 30: Uttar Pradeshs Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak and Keshav Prasad Maurya have labeled the recent rally of Samajwadi Party

DCIL Celebrates its Golden Jubilee of Strengthening Indias Maritime Infrastructure

Union minister of state Shantanu Thakur highlighted the companys contribution to infrastructure development and its support for Indias goal of be

Over 1,000 Pedal for Fitness at IIT Hyderabad's 'Sundays on Cycle' Event

Badminton champion Pullela Gopichand flagged off the event

IBC reforms: Government moves to fix insolvency delays

ET looks at how the proposed amendments to the decade-old law, blamed by critics for causing inordinate delay in the rescue or liquidation of ban

Nandamuri Lakshmi Parvati Questions N. Chandrababu Naidus Ethical Right to Lead TDP

Hyderabad, March 30: Nandamuri Lakshmi Parvati, General Secretary of the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP), stated on Sunday that Andhra Pradesh Chief M

A sidetracked railway in Visakhapatnam

The delay in the functioning of a Railway zone has led to anxieties flaring up

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