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BN, RMV Registrar Offices Sealed Over UD Tax Dues

Udaipur, March 27 (Udaipur Kiran): Udaipur Municipal Corporation carried out a major action on Thursday over pending Urban Development (UD) tax,

Japan Confirms Plan to Boost Coal-fired Power to Ease Energy Crunch

Japanese media, including Jiji Press, had earlier reported the industry ministry would announce the proposal on Friday, citing unnamed sources.

Mechanic Dies After Pole Falls on Head at Devas Project Site

Udaipur, March 27 (Udaipur Kiran) A mechanic working with Dilip Buildcon Company died after a pillar fell on his head following an accident invo

Iran Issues Ultimatum to Gulf Hotels Over U.S. Military Personnel

Tehran, March 27: Amid ongoing conflict with Israel and the United States, Iran has issued an ultimatum to hotel owners in Bahrain and the United

Gujarat Trader Held in Felspar Powder Scam

Udaipur, March 27 (Udaipur Kiran): Police in Udaipur have arrested a Gujarat-based chemical trader for allegedly cheating a local minerals firm i

U.S. Emphasizes Deeper Ties with Pakistan, Describes Relationship as Complex

Washington, March 27: Senior U.S. lawmakers and officials have highlighted the need for deeper and results-oriented relations with Pakistan, refe

Two Mexican humanitarian aid boats en-route to Cuba missing

The Navy said the two boats left Isla Mujeres, in the Mexican Caribbean state of Quintana Roo, on March 20 bound for Havana with nine crew member

U.S. Focus on Middle East Raises Concerns for Indo-Pacific Strategy

Washington, March 27: Ongoing conflicts in the Gulf region may undermine the United States Indo-Pacific strategy, raising concerns for countries

Reserve Bank of India to hold interest rates until at least mid-2027: Reuters poll

The Reserve Bank of India will keep its key interest rate at 5.25%. This decision is expected to hold until mid-2027. Benign price pressures allo

U.S. Lawmakers Warn of Rising Space and Nuclear Threats

Washington, March 27: U.S. lawmakers and military leaders have issued a stark warning about the escalating threats from China, Russia, and other

Trump administration seeks Endangered Species Act exemption for oil, gas projects in Gulf

The Trump administration seeks an exemption from the Endangered Species Act for oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico. Environmental groups

Sabalenka Subdues Rybakina to Reach Miami Open Final

Aryna Sabalenka storms into Miami Open final, sets up clash with Coco Gauff

US moves to raise H-1B wage floors

Washington: The US Department of Labor has proposed new rules to raise wages for foreign workers under H-1B and other visa programmes. The move a

Rajasthan Weather March 29: Statewide Yellow Alert for Storm and Rain

Jaipur, March 27 (Udaipur Kiran): A major weather change is expected across Rajasthan, with a yellow alert issued for March 29 for all districts

Australia Defends Middle East Efforts After Trump Criticism

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Australia was in close contact with Gulf states under attack from Iran, providing a surveillance aircraft to

Indian Airlines Cut 10% Flights Amid Iran War. What It Means For Travellers

Nearly three out of every four flights operated by Indian carriers to the Gulf have been cancelled since February 28.

Kylian Mbapp Overcomes Knee Scare to Lead France Past Brazil 21

The former Paris Saint-Germain and current Real Madrid star showed no ill effects from his knee injury on Thursday when he broke free for a goal

Udaipur Power Cut March 27: 60+ Areas to Face 7-Hour Outage Today

Udaipur, March 27 (Udaipur Kiran): Power supply will remain suspended in more than 60 areas of the city on Friday due to scheduled maintenance wo

Breaking News Live Update: Massive fire engulfs private building in Noida, 15 fire tenders deployed to douse blaze

Mexico's Navy Says Two Boats Ferrying Aid to Cuba Are Missing

The vessels set sail last Friday from Isla Mujeres in Mexico's southeastern state of Quintana Roo and were due to arrive in Havana on Tuesday or

Assembly Elections LIVE: Former BJP T.N. president Annamalai unhappy with constituencies allocated by AIADMK

A Trinamool Congress worker has been shot dead in Kolkata ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections; Kolkata Police have arrested four people i

'Exhausted And Ready To Come Home': Student Wants To Return To India Amid Visa Concerns

An Indian undergraduate student in the US said they just wanted to return home after being exhausted by job search and visa worries.

British Rock Band Def Leppard Kicks Off India Tour With Electrifying Meghalaya Show

The band is scheduled to perform next in Mumbai and Bengaluru as part of the tour.

Quote of the Day by Carmen Electra: 'For some reason if we hear 100 praises and one criticism...'Inspiring quotes by the American drama series 'Baywatch' star

Carmen Electra's quote, For some reason if we hear 100 praises and one criticism, we focus on that one hurtful thing, highlights our tendency to

Iran Earning $139 Million A Day From Oil Amid Hormuz Crisis: Report

Iran is also bringing in extra income by charging transit fees of as much as $2 million on some commercial ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz.

US Federal Judge Suspends Govt Sanctions on AI Company Anthropic

The ruling also suspends a Pentagon designation of Anthropic, creator of the Claude AI model, as a national security supply chain risk -- a label

Trump weighs sending another 10,000 ground troops to the Middle East: Report

The Pentagon is looking at sending up to 10,000 additional ground troops to the Middle East to give President Donald Trump more military options

Jury Fines Meta, YouTube Over Addictive Design

Washington, March 27 (Udaipur Kiran): A jury in Washington has ordered penalties against Meta and YouTube, holding the platforms responsible for

LIVE: Israel Military Says Carried Out 'Wide-Scale' Strike on Tehran

U.S. judge blocks Pentagon's Anthropic blacklisting for now

U.S. Defense Secretary Hegseths unprecedented move, which followed Anthropics refusal to allow the military to use AI chatbot Claude for U.S. sur

Army puts to test its new Shaurya drone squadron for tank units

The Indian Army is bolstering its armoured regiments with dedicated drone units, 'Shaurya Squadrons', to enhance surveillance, precision strikes,

Tornado warnings sweep Midwest as severe storms threaten Ohio and Indianahere are the full details

Tornado warnings were issued across Ohio and Indiana on Thursday, March 26, with some expiring at 8:45 p.m. Severe storms brought heavy rain, dam

Morning Digest: Trump extends deadline for Iran to open Strait of Hormuz to April 6; trade deal with India close, gaps remain, says U.S. official, and more

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Iran War Live Updates: Iran claims 'legal right' to prevent vessels associated with 'enemy and their allies' through Strait of Hormuz

US Treasury plans to put Trump's signature on new paper currency in first for sitting president

The U.S. Treasury Department announced plans to feature President Donald Trump's signature on all new paper currency, a departure from tradition.

Senior commander of Hezbollah anti-tank array Mohammad Bashir eliminated, says IDF

Israel Defense Forces eliminated Hassan Mohammad Bashir, a senior Hezbollah commander. They also struck Iran's IRGC Navy, eliminating its command

China's top chipmaker has supplied chipmaking tech to Iran military, US officials say

China's top chipmaker, SMIC, supplied chipmaking tools to Iran's military. This development occurred about a year ago. US officials revealed this

Morning Brief Podcast: Can India Truly End Naxalism?

How to watch the iHeartRadio music awards 2026 live: Streaming, channel & full details

The 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards are set to be a grand event. Ludacris will host the ceremony, celebrating music's biggest stars. Taylor Swift l

Mass funeral held for victims of Kabul drug centre strike

KABUL, March 26: A second mass funeral was held in Kabul on Thursday for victims of a Pakistani airstrike that struck the Omid Addiction Treatmen

Iran-Israel war highlights: Trump delays Strait of Hormuz deadline as Wall Street has biggest loss of war

A day after Tehran dismissed Trumps 15-point ceasefire plan, the President said Iran was begging to make a deal and urged its leaders to get seri

Quote of the day by Halle Berry: 'When I was a kid, my mother told me that if you could not be a good loser, then theres no way you could be a good winner.' Life lessons by Academy Award winning female actor

Quote of the day by Halle Berry highlights life lessons about winning and losing. This explainer covers quote of the day meaning, quote of the da

Def Leppard kicks off India tour in Shillong with electrifying rock show

Nagaland-born Trance Effect opens the evening with a thrilling performance By Our Reporter Shillong witnessed a landmark night for rock music as

Aditya Dhar: Viral Ranveer smoking in turban photos are fabricated

Filmmaker Aditya Dhar dismissed circulating images of Ranveer Singh smoking while wearing a turban in Dhurandhar 2 as fabricated and created with

Celine Dion set to perform in Paris after Olympic return

Celine Dion is set to make a highly anticipated return to Paris for autumn concerts at the 40,000-capacity La Dfense Arena, two years after her s

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Work ethic, not talent, defines me, says Anne Hathaway Hollywood actress Anne Hathaway says she feels defined by her work ethic rather than talen

Quote of the Day by William Faulkner: 'The past is never dead...'Inspiring quotes by one of the most significant American writers of all time

William Faulkner's enduring quote, The past is never dead. Its not even past, highlights how history profoundly shapes our present. His life and

SC: For requisitioned vehicles, govt to pay 3rd party damages

The Supreme Court ruled that if a private vehicle is requisitioned by a district administration and meets with an accident, the government, not t

India backs focus on Global South in WTO reforms

New Delhi, March 26: India came out strongly on Thursday for WTO reforms to be carried out through a transparent, inclusive and member-driven pro

Trump's Signature To Appear Paper Currency In 1st For Sitting President

The US Treasury Department plans to put President Donald Trump's signature on all new US paper currency, the agency announced on Thursday.

Too many meds in old age? Cutting back could be safe

Elderly individuals, especially those frail or with limited life expectancy, may no longer need all their long-term medications. A global review

Freight surge, LPG shortage amid W Asia crisis hit exports from east India

Kolkata, March 26: The West Asia crisis has pushed freight costs for Europe-bound cargo up by 60-80 per cent, with exports falling by as much as

Iran hands Hormuz pass to India, Pak, Russia, China, Iraq

Iran has permitted India to use the Strait of Hormuz, allowing 20 Indian cargo vessels and 18 LPG tankers to pass. This decision, following diplo

Thought of the day by Robert Frost: 'The world is full of willing people, some willing to work, the rest willing to let them.'

Thought of the day by Robert Frost focuses on work, responsibility and social behavior. The quote explains how some people take action while othe

ISSF WC: Tough outing awaits Indian skeet shooters

TANGIER (Morocco), March 26: Indias skeet shooters will have their task cut out as they face a strong line-up of participants on the first day of

I have unfinished business at Asian Games: Mirabai Chanu

RAIPUR, March 26: Medalling at the Asian Games remains the one milestone Mirabai Chanu is desperate to achieve this year, with the Tokyo Olympics

Withdrawal of Futile Treatment is Not Passive Euthanasia A Medical Ethical View

J Charles Davis davischarlesj76@gmail.com May Harish Rana live in eternal peace. Harish Rana passed away at the Palliative Care Unit of the AIIMS

Strategic petroleum reserves- an option or necessity

Sushant The Pandavas were in their 12th year of exile in Kamyaka Forest when Rishi Durvasa, known for his volatile temper and tendency to curse,

Understanding Impact of Global Tensions on India and J&K

Taresh Gupta tareshgupta042@gmail.com There was a time, not very long ago, when the global economy felt like a well-oiled machine. Goods moved ac

Media delegation from Jammu interacts with Chikankari artisans

Excelsior Correspondent LUCKNOW, March 26 : As part of the 5-day media tour organised by the Press Information Bureau (PIB), the media delegation

US Deploys Uncrewed Drone Boats In Conflict With Iran

The United States has deployed uncrewed drone speedboats for patrols as part of its operations against Iran, the Pentagon said.

Bioinnovate-2026 begins at CSIR-IIIM; potential startups receive seed funding

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Mar 26: The two-day flagship event Bioinnovate-2026 commenced at the CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medic

Indian deputy chief of mission meets lawmakers; India-US ties discussed

WASHINGTON, Mar 26: Indias Deputy Chief of Mission in the US Namgya Khampa met Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth to discuss further strengthening colla

20th J&K UT Fencing Cship 2025-26 concludes

*District Jammu bags overall Cship in Mens, Womens sections Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 26: The 20th J&K UT Fencing Championship 20

Will be forced to shut petrol pumps if panicking, crowding continue: CM

No shortage of fuel, LPG, essential items Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 26: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today warned people to refrain from

Omar unveils Jammu Marathon Expo

*Our endeavour is to integrate wellness & sports events in our tourism packages: CM Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 26: Chief Minister

Union Minister Pradhan pushes decolonisation of language, holistic education at Mysuru conference

MYSURU (Karnataka), Mar 26: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Thursday said that a strong emphasis has been placed on the decolonisation of la

Andhra bus fire tragedy: 14 persons burnt to death, several injured, Prez, PM condole deaths

RAYAVARAM (Andhra Pradesh), Mar 26: At least 14 passengers, including a five-month-old infant were killed on Thursday after a private bus collide

Nayara hikes petrol by Rs 5/L, diesel by Rs 3

LG pays obeisance at Bawe Wali Mata Temple

Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, Mar 26: The Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday paid obeisance at the Holy Bawe Wali Mata Temple in Jammu.

Ram Navami celebrated with religious fervour; Shobha Yatra taken out

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 26: Ram Navami was celebrated today with great religious fervour, enthusiasm and traditional grandeur across J

Vaishnaw flags harm to kids from social media

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted the global challenge of social media's adverse effects on children. He also discussed the significant

Quote of the day by George McGovern: 'Im fed up to the ears with old men dreaming up wars for young men to die in.' Life lessons by American politician who was a Democratic candidate for US presidency in 1972

Quote of the day by George McGovern highlights war, leadership, and youth sacrifice. This quote of the day today explains the quote of the day me

India has begun process to take a leap from 5G to 6G: Scindia

India is actively participating in global discussions for 6G technology standards, a significant shift from previous generations. Communication M

PM Modi To Attend G7 Summit In France From June 15 To 17

and had participated in the AI Impact Summit 2026.

Trump's name on every U.S. dollar? The US Treasury announces historic change for 250th anniversaryhere's what you need to know

The US Treasury Department will soon feature President Donald Trump's signature on all new American paper currency. This marks a significant depa

No shortage of oil and gas, won't impose curbs: Govt

The government has ruled out restrictions on petrol and diesel sales, assuring citizens of ample oil and gas availability and robust import arran

PM Modi to meet CMs today on West Asia conflict preparedness

Prime Minister Modi is set to convene a video conference with Chief Ministers, excluding those from poll-bound states, to assess national readine

India among few engaging all sides in West Asia conflict, says Rijiju

India's diplomatic prowess in West Asia is highlighted by its ability to engage all parties in the conflict, according to Minister Kiren Rijiju.

It's An Option: Trump On Taking Control Of Iran's Oil Amid Tensions

US President Donald Trump said that taking control of Iran's oil supply remains an option, although he did not elaborate when asked about the pos

Media contribution key in building Viksit Bharat: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the media's crucial role in fostering public awareness and national unity at the Times Now Summit 2026.

Balwant receives top honour in Amritsar

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 26: The legendary theatre director and playwright Balwant Thakur was honoured today at the 26th National Theat

Court frames charges against former MS Sarwal Hospital in medical shop scam

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 26: In an anti-corruption case linked to the allotment of a Fair Price Medical Shop at Government Hospital Sar

AIIMS Jammu performs 1st-ever bilateral breast interstitial brachytherapy

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 26: The Department of Radiation Oncology at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Jammu has successf

India among 5 nations granted passage by Iran

TEHRAN/NEW DELHI, Mar 26: Iran allowed India and a number of other friendly nations including China and Russia to use the Strait of Hormuz for co

Sri Lankan scholar visits SMVDU, explores academic collaborations

Excelsior Correspondent KATRA, Mar 26: Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU) had the privilege of hosting Dr Medha de Alwis, a distinguished

West Asia crisis: Congress again attacks government's foreign policy

Congress criticized the Modi government's foreign policy, stating that he self-styled Vishwaguru's diplomacy has transformed a roken country in

Several join Apni Party

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Mar 26: Apni Party president Altaf Bukhari and several other senior leaders on Thursday extended a warm welcome

Bhushan, Agnihotri announce new film Operation Sindoor

MUMBAI, Mar 26: Bhushan Kumar and Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri today announced their new film Operation Sindoor, which, they said, draws inspiration fr

SMVDNSH Governing Body reviews hospital functioning, future plan

Excelsior Correspondent KATRA, Mar 26: The 71st meeting of the Governing Body (GB) of SMVD Narayana Superspeciality Hospital (SMVDNSH), Kakryal (