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Rana convenes public outreach prog at Bassali

* Pledges time bound redressal of border area issues Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, Apr 5: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environme

Trump dictating terms to India as Modi has compromised: Karra

*BJP-led Govt pro-capitalist, anti-poor: Bhalla Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 5: JKPCC president, Tariq Hameed Karra has said that US Presid

Suri urges Govt to review restrictions on Shiv Khori Yatra

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 5: Senior BJP leader, Raman Suri has urged the authorities to take the issue of restrictions on Shiv Khori Yat

Endless Bridge Delay

The prolonged delay in completion of the Guzhama bridge in Ganderbal is an instance of administrative inefficiency, reflecting a systemic inertia

MSJK protests against bad roads, traffic problems

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 5: Mission Statehood Jammu Kashmir (MSJK) activists here today staged a protest demonstration against JMC, PWD

Free artificial limbs camp organized by Jain Clinic

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 5: Shri Atam Vallabh Jain Clinic Jammu organized artificial limbs camp at Kali Jani. In this camp, 82 patients

Committee submits report on issue of addl pay, allowances in Health Deptt

Financial Advisor cautions against indiscriminate inclusion Divergence emerges on inclusion of non-clinical staff Mohinder Verma JAMMU, Apr 5: Af

Bars Annual Sports Meet concludes

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 5: The Annual Sports Meet of the Jammu & Kashmir High Court Bar Association Jammu concluded at the Univ

Daily flights operating to Leh go up from 8 to 18

LG hails increase in flight frequency Excelsior Correspondent LEH, Apr 5: In a significant boost to air connectivity and the tourism sector in La

5th Edition of SMVD Katra Half Marathon concludes

Excelsior Sports Correspondent REASI, Apr 5: The 5th edition of SMVD Katra Half Marathon- A Divine Run, organized by One Level Up Sports in colla

Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Expressway ready from Balsua in Pb up to Ring Road at Raya

Project cost escalates from Rs 25,000 cr to Rs 38,905 cr * Being opened for Shri Amarnath Yatra in June Gopal Sharma JAMMU, Apr 5: The prestigiou

Andhra Police Officer Suspended Over Alleged Involvement in Honor Killing Case

Amaravati, April 6: A police officer in Andhra Pradeshs Palnadu district has been suspended due to alleged involvement in an honor killing case.

TMC Goons Attack BJP Election Office in Kolkata, Police Stand By: Amit Malviya

Kolkata, April 6: Tensions are escalating in Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal, ahead of the assembly by-elections. Amit Malviya, the head of t

The Science Behind Om: Activating Body Chakras and Neurons

New Delhi, April 6: The significance of Om in Sanatan Dharma is profound. Whether chanting mantras or meditating, the pronunciation of Om holds n

IMD predicts cooler temps in north-west India, rain likely

North-west India will experience two western disturbances this week. Peak activity is expected on April 7-8. This will bring below normal to near

Three Arrested in Mumbai for Gas Cylinder Theft; 45 Cylinders and 3 Bikes Recovered

Mumbai, April 6: In a significant crackdown, police in Mumbais Powai area have arrested three individuals linked to a major gas cylinder theft ri

Kerala Congress Criticizes Central Government Over FCRA Bill, Accuses of Spreading Falsehoods

New Delhi, April 6: Senior Congress leader and Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee, K.C. Venugopal, has launched a strong attack on Prime M

IPL 2026: Chinnaswamy Stadium Honors Dravid and Kumble with Dedicated Ends

Bengaluru, April 6: In a significant event ahead of the IPL 2026 match between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), l

Malda siege of judicial officers proof of jungle raj, says Modi in Bengal

Prime Minister Modi criticized Bengal's law and order, citing the confinement of judicial officers in Malda as evidence of jungle raj. He linked

Priyanka Chaturvedi Advocates for 33% Reservation for Women

New Delhi, April 6: Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi welcomed the call for a special parliamentary session on the Womens Reservation Bi

Samay Raina Set to Make a Comeback with Still Alive Stand-Up Special

Mumbai, April 6: Stand-up comedian Samay Raina is ready to return to the spotlight with his new stand-up special, Still Alive. The trailer for th

Five more Indians reach the semifinals

With Minakshi and Jaismines wins, all 10 Indian women in fray ensured medals

Accountability for Corruption: Sukhbir Badals Bold Claims Against Punjab CM

Patiala, April 6: Sukhbir Badal, the president of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), announced on Sunday that after the 2027 assembly elections, Punj

2 Youths Drown While Shooting Short Film, Search On For One More

The victims were students of KSRM Engineering College in Kadapa

Stay Cool This Summer: The Benefits of Cotton Clothing and Light Colors

New Delhi, April 6: As temperatures soar across many regions of the country, choosing the right clothing becomes crucial. The sweltering heat, hu

Newlywed Woman Killed, Husband Injured In Madhapur Mishap

Following the incident, locals chased the mini-lorry and intercepted it

Faujia Khan Advocates for Womens Reservation Bill After Years of Struggle

New Delhi, April 6: Faujia Khan, leader of the NCP (SP) and former MP, emphasized the long-standing struggle for the Womens Reservation Bill. She

Assam Chief Minister Hits Back at Rahul Gandhis Corruption Allegations

Guwahati, April 6: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma responded sharply on Sunday to allegations of corruption made by Rahul Gandhi, the Le

P. Vishwanathan Named Congress Candidate for Melur Assembly Seat in Tamil Nadu

Chennai, April 6: The Tamil Nadu Assembly elections are set for April 23, and political parties are in the final stages of candidate selection an

Meghalaya celebrates Easter Sunday with devotion, services

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 5: Easter Sunday, also called Resurrection Sunday, was celebrated with great devotion across Meghalaya, especiall

BJP Responds Strongly to Pakistans Defense Ministers Threats

New Delhi, April 6: Following a warning from Pakistans Defense Minister Khawaja Asif regarding potential attacks on Kolkata, sharp reactions have

Iran hangs two convicted of links with Israel in pre-war protests: judiciary

The two men were involved in the anti-government protests that peaked in January, the judiciary said

BJP vows to address GH demographic imbalance with SIR

Our Bureau SHILLONG/TURA, April 5: The BJP has asserted its commitment to addressing demographic concerns in the plains of Garo Hills, alleging t

VPP slams govt for scapegoating rural schools amid funding freeze

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 5: The Voice of the People Party (VPP) on Sunday accused the MDA government of attempting to scapegoat rural gran

Abha Singh Welcomes Womens Reservation Bill as a Milestone for Indian Women

Mumbai, April 6: Senior advocate Abha Singh expressed her support for the Womens Reservation Bill during an interview with a news agency. She not

Pay under revised structure for SSA, ad hoc teachers to start from May 1

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 5: Meghalayas SSA and Ad hoc teachers will receive a revised pay structure starting May 1, 2026, Education Minist

Raid Shabong bids tearful adieu to living root bridge advocate

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 5: Residents of Raid Shabong under Pynursla Civil Sub Division paid an emotional farewell on Friday to Patrick An

Sanjay Suri: A Journey from Modeling to Film Production Amidst Challenges

Mumbai, April 6: Sanjay Suris story is one of struggle and determination, emerging from Kashmir to make a mark in the film industry. As he celebr

BJP is the Sole Option for Tribal Welfare: CM Manik Saha

Agartala, April 6: Tripuras Chief Minister Manik Saha emphasized on Sunday that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is the only viable option for en

EJH lad earns MBA from IIM Shillong

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 5: Mihsalan Truh, a 24-year-old from Lumshnong in East Jaintia Hills, has achieved a significant academic milesto

RUSH founder bags NEC start-up grant

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 5: Roshni Kharshiing, the founder of RUSH (Roots from the Untouched Sacred Hills), a natural food and beverage br

Telangana HC hears case on alleged negligence by Chaitanya Junior College

Despite a general holiday declared by the Telangana government on account of Boxing Day, the college conducted an early morning slip test, compel

Somy Ali Remembers Late Superstar Divya Bharti on Her 33rd Death Anniversary

Mumbai, April 6: Actress Somy Ali paid tribute to the late superstar Divya Bharti on her 33rd death anniversary, which falls on April 5. Reflecti

Qatar Airways Expands Flight Services to India

New Delhi, April 6: The Indian Embassy in Doha has issued an important advisory for the Indian community residing in Qatar. The embassy has urged

Secretariat Home Guards renamed as State Industrial Security Force

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 5: The Meghalaya government has approved the renaming of the Meghalaya Secretariat Home Guards (MSHG) as the Stat

Maharashtra Congress set to overhaul organisation in Sangathan Srujan Abhiyan

As part of the exercise, the party is finalising the list of 72 district presidents across the State, and in a departure from past practices, the

Strict Action Taken in Haridwar Three-Talaq Case, SSP Confirms UCC Provisions Will Be Applied

Haridwar, April 6: The police in Haridwar have taken serious action regarding a three-talaq case, registering a formal complaint. SSP Navneet Sin

HC lets married teen live with man of her choice

A 19-year-old married woman in Bhopal has been granted legal permission to live independently with a man of her choice. She testified to the Madh

Tensions Rise as Adhir Chowdhury Faces Protests in Baharampur During Bengal Elections

Kolkata, April 6: Tensions escalated once again during Congress candidate Adhir Chowdhurys election rally in Baharampur, Murshidabad district, We

Divyanka Tripathi Celebrates Baby Shower with Love from TV Celebrities

Mumbai, April 6: Popular television personality Divyanka Tripathi and her husband Vivek Dahiya are set to become parents after a decade. The coup

Haryana Man Arrested for Rape and Robbery in Mathura

Mathura, April 6: Police reported on Sunday that a 29-year-old man, accused of raping and robbing a woman from Haryana, has been arrested followi

Dhanushkodi Athithan, a Congress veteran, calls for making the party a peoples movement

DhanuskodiAthithan,a long-standing Congress leader and former Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sport,wants the party to do field wor

AIMWPLB Welcomes Womens Reservation Bill, Advocates for Merit-Based Opportunities

Aligarh, April 6: The central government is preparing to introduce the Womens Reservation Bill, sparking intense political discussions. In this c

Eight Israelis held after assault on Palestinian village

Violence in the West Bank, which Israel has occupied since 1967, has risen sharply since the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel triggered the

Motorists Puzzled as Traffic Police Conduct One-Way Trial Run Around KBR Park

Sajjanar explained that officials had studied the roads and traffic flow for a month before drafting the experiment.

Devastating Floods in Pakistan Claim 45 Lives and Injure Over 100

Islamabad, April 6: According to a report released by the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) on Sunday, heavy rainfall since the end

Women's rights & religion: CJI-led 9-J bench includes all faiths, and a woman

A nine-judge Supreme Court bench, comprising judges from diverse faiths and a woman, will hear crucial cases on women's rights versus religious p

CM Yogi Responds to Sitapur Fire Tragedy, Provides Immediate Relief

Lucknow, April 6: A devastating fire incident occurred on April 4 in Saraiya Chhalakapur village, Mahmoodabad tehsil, Sitapur district, Uttar Pra

Six held for selling fake life-saving drugs

RCB Triumphs Over CSK by 43 Runs in IPL 2026 Showdown

Bengaluru, April 6: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) continued their winning streak in IPL 2026. On Sunday, they defeated Chennai Super Kings (C

Rabi : Uttam Directs Officials To Ensure Crops In Last Stage Get Extended Wetting

Under the Nagarjunasagar left canal, crops in its 6.3 lakh acre ayacut were extended irrigation support so far.

Delhi: 11 arrested 300crore inter-State investment fraud

Punjab University Senate Elections: Jalandhar Cant MLA Urges Participation

Jalandhar, April 6: Jalandhar Cant MLA Parghat Singh recently shared a video on the social media platform X regarding the upcoming Senate electio

Bhupendra Patel Responds to Kharges Controversial Remarks on Gujarat

New Delhi, April 6: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge sparked controversy during an election rally in Kerala by making derogatory remarks abo

Akash Vishwanath More of Congress to contest Baramati Bypoll

The seat was vacant after the constituencys elected MLA and the deputy Chief Minister of the State Ajit Pawar died tragically in a plane crash

Violent Clash Erupts Between Two Groups in Malad East, Mumbai

Mumbai, April 6: A violent clash erupted between two groups at the Santosh Nagar Market in Malad East, under the jurisdiction of the Dindoshi pol

Dilip Vengsarkar: The King of Lords and His Journey to Cricketing Glory

Mumbai, April 6: Dilip Vengsarkar is one of Indias most celebrated batsmen, known for his exceptional performances on foreign soil. He made histo

Assam CM Faces Serious Allegations from Congress; BJP Responds with Strong Rebuttal

New Delhi, April 6: The Congress party has leveled serious allegations against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and his wife during a pre

Empowering Women: Jyoti Waghmare Praises Womens Reservation Bill

Thane, April 6: Shiv Sena MP Jyoti Waghmare expressed her enthusiasm for the Womens Reservation Bill in a recent interview with a news agency. Sh

Karnataka bypolls: DKS helping BJP indirectly, says R. Ashok

Congress Power tussle has entered Bagalkot, says LOP

$15 billion investment: Google to kick off data centre project on April 28

So far, Google and its subsidiaries have data centres in 11 countries - the United States, Taiwan, Japan, Singapore, Ireland, the Netherlands, De

Delimitation: Modis remark is more like election-driven, says Siddaramaiah

Farmers to Receive Scientific Guidance at Raisens Advanced Agriculture Festival 2026

Raisen, April 6: The Advanced Agriculture Festival 2026 in Raisen will provide farmers with guidance from the countrys leading agricultural scien

Student Adopts Vulture At Nehru Zoological Park To Mark Family Occasion

Havisha visited the zoo along with her grandfather Kanthilal Shah, cousins, and friends, and presented a cheque of 10,000

Karnataka bypolls: Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan begins campaign in Davangere

Says there is no confusion in the party

Karnataka bypolls: Congress, BJP trade charges to sway voters

Concerns rise in US over Iran conflict strategy and impact

Political and religious leaders in the United States have raised serious concerns over the escalating conflict with Iran, questioning its justifi

Iran records world's longest nationwide internet shutdown amid ongoing conflict

The blackout coincides with ongoing missile and drone strikes, retaliatory Iranian attacks, and restrictions on VPNs and satellite connections, l

EAM Jaishankar speaks to Iranian Foreign Minister amid escalating regional tensions

India is closely monitoring developments, given its economic interests and large diaspora in the region, while continuing diplomatic outreach to

Transforming Indias nuclear power landscape

Realising the 100 GW target requires SHANTI Act implementation alongside transparent resolution of tariffs, fuel ownership, waste management, ins

Denzil Douglas, Foreign Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Welcomed in New Delhi for Diplomatic Engagements

New Delhi, April 6: Denzil Douglas, the Foreign Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, received a warm welcome in New Delhi. This visit is considered c

Bijapur, West Singhbhum Districts Remain LWE-Affected After Centres Deadline

According to a Union home ministry communication sent to the affected states on March 27, a number of interventions were being made, both securit

PE-VC investments in Tamil Nadu drop sharply in Q1 2026

Petition filed in SC challenging amended 'transgender persons' law

Transgender rights activists have filed a Supreme Court petition challenging the constitutional validity of the Transgender Persons (Protection o

Assam Minister Accuses Congress Leader of Misusing Social Media Information

Guwahati, April 6: Assam Minister Pijush Hazarika has accused Congress leader Pawan Khera of misusing personal information obtained from social m

The World Trade Organization is flailing

The WTOs fourteenth Ministerial Conference has showed up the cracks in the rules-based system

Travelling long to get inked in the 2026 Assembly elections

Over the last two to three weeks, migrant workers in Chennai have been etching travel plans to vote in theirhometowns. Associations representing

Candidates chess | Vaishali punishes Tan; Anish splits the point with Sindarov

Conversion politics, the challenge to secularism

Anti-conversion laws risk deepening social divisions

Piyush Hazarika Claims Congress Leader Pawan Kheras Mental State is Deteriorating

Tezpur, April 6: Assam Minister Piyush Hazarika has made serious allegations against Congress leader Pawan Khera, stating that Kheras mental heal