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United States accuses Afghanistan of Hostage Diplomacy

Washington: The State Department on Monday, March 9, designated Afghanistan as a sponsor of wrongful detention as the US ambassador to the United

Affordable Food at Airports Should Not Be A Luxury: Raghav Chadha

Raghav Chadha appreciated the government's initiative but suggested two key improvements to make the scheme more effective

Australia Grants Asylum to 5 Members of the Iranian Womens Soccer Team

Burke said the offer of asylum was extended to all on the team.

Breaking News Live Updates: IAF deploys Mi-17 V5 helicopter to battle Arunachal forest fire, drops 66,000 litres of water

Siniakova ends Andreeva's Indian Wells defence in third round

The 18-year-old Andreeva had opened her repeat bid with an imperious 6-0, 6-0 demolition of Solana Sierra.

AI-enhanced images of real events distort view of Mideast war

In the context of the Middle East conflict, the emergence of AI-enhanced imagery is becoming increasingly apparent. By modifying actual photos, t

Iran's choice of new leader signals defiance to foes

Iran's selection of Mojtaba Khamenei as its new supreme leader signals continuity amid war, defying U.S. and Israeli threats. This choice, influe

India condemns Pakistans strikes on Afghanistan during Ramzan

United Nations: India has condemned Pakistans air attacks on Afghanistan and called out its hypocrisy in conducting them during the month of Ramz

7 killed as wall collapses in Haryanas Gurugram

Gurugram: As many as seven workers were killed after an under-construction wall collapsed in this Haryana district, officials said on Tuesday, Ma

Trump Says Iran War Could End Soon, Warns of Harsher U.S. Strikes if Oil Supply Is Disrupted

Investors saw it as a signal that Iran was digging in 10 days into the war launched by the United States and Israel.

Family sues ChatGPT-maker OpenAI over school shooting in Canada

OpenAI has said it considered but did not alert police about the activities of the person who months later committed one of Canada's worst school

Scrubs Season 10 Episode 4 release time, schedule and how to watch: When will new episode release? Global streaming timings worldwide

Scrubs Season 10 Episode 4 release time, schedule and how to watch details are now available for viewers. The episode will first air on ABC and l

Democrats threaten Senate disruption to push for Iran war hearings

Six Senate Democrats are pushing for public hearings on the Iran war. They want top Trump administration officials to testify under oath. The sen

CJI calls on High Court collegiums to consider female lawyers of Supreme Court for judgeship

The CJI requested the High Court collegiums to widen the zone of their consideration and include women advocates from their states who are practi

U.S. designates Afghanistan as a sponsor of wrongful detention, accuses it of hostage diplomacy

Iran was given an identical designation, one day before the U.S. and Israel launched strikes against the Islamic Republic

Trump says he discussed Ukraine and Iran conflicts with Putin

President Donald Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The call focused on Ukraine and the Middle East conflict. Trump stated Putin

Putin warns oil flow through Strait of Hormuz could halt within a month as Iran war triggers energy crisis

Amid mounting geopolitical strife, Russian President Vladimir Putin has raised alarms over the US-Israeli discord in Iran fueling an imminent glo

Trump pushes GOP on voting bill, demanding an end to most mail balloting

President Donald Trump insists Congress must pass a strict proof-of-citizenship voting bill and end mail-in voting. He states he will not sign an

Pakistan's Punjab announces fuel curbs as country grapples with impact of West Asia crisis; educational institutions to remain closed in March

With Pakistan facing the impact of the crisis in West Asia, the Chief Minister of the country's Punjab province, Maryam Nawaz Sharif, has announc

North Korea's Kim Yo Jong says joint US-South Korea drills to harm regional stability

North Korea's Kim Yo Jong condemned the ongoing U.S.-South Korea military drills as a provocative and aggressive war rehearsal that threatens reg

Lake Cargelligo shooting: $250,000 reward announced to help capture Julian Ingram

Julian Ingram Manhunt: The NSW Government have announced a $250,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of Julian Ingram, 37, wanted in

49 high-profile fugitives arrested across Alberta as multi-agency sweep executes 118 warrants in 34 communities

Alberta authorities apprehended 49 high-profile fugitives across 34 communities in a major three-day operation. The multi-agency effort, involvin

'We Will Decide When To End War, Not US': Iran's Sharp Response To Trump

Tehran has responded to US President Donald Trump's remark about ending the war in Iran, saying it will be the one who will determine when the mi

Police Foil Kavitha's Hunger Strike in Khammam

About 600 police personnel reached Ambedkar Bhavan at 6 am on Tuesday.

AI shaping future of work; KaarTech secures $11M in Series B

A senior product manager on the AI Agents Platform at Microsoft Teams, with three patents to her name, Sukhmani Lamba is part of the new wave sha

US labels Taliban-ruled Afghanistan a 'state sponsor of wrongful detention,' demands release of jailed Americans

In a bold move, the United States has officially designated Afghanistan as a 'State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention'. Secretary of State Marco Rubi

Trump says call with Putin was very good, discussed Ukraine war and Iran conflict

Investors Lose 8.58 Lakh Crore in Stock Market Meltdown

Sectors like healthcare and IT suffered lesser damage in the market fall.

After global economy shudders, Trump zigzags on whether war will end soon

Global markets reacted to conflicting statements from President Trump regarding the Middle East war. Initially, Trump suggested the conflict was

Trump Says Iran War Could Be Over Soon, Then A Threat Over Oil

US President Donald Trump said Monday that the war against Iran could be short-lived, but he left open the possibility of an escalation in fighti

Special test to assess digital stress for TOI drive

Smartphones in classrooms Is a complete ban the way forward?

India's Future Plans After T20 WC Win Revealed. Gambhir's Huge 'IPL' Remark

India will have the blueprint ready for the ODI World Cup 2027 by the end of the IPL 2026 season, according to head coach Gautam Gambhir.

How Americans are feeling the economic effects of the war with Iran

Americans are already experiencing economic fallout from the U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran, with gas prices surging 17% and diesel up 24%. Exp

Trump threatens to crowd out Republicans' midterm message

At a pivotal policy retreat, House Republicans found themselves navigating a complex landscape. With President Trump insisting on harsh voting re

Shahid Afridi's Blockbuster Comment On India's Supremacy In T20 World Cup

Barring a loss to South Africa, India's T20 World Cup 2026 campaign has been almost flawless. And perhaps their most perfect match came in the fi

White House war promo videos marry action movies, sports and video games to real-life combat footage

The Trump administration is using popular culture clips to promote its war with Iran. Videos mix movie scenes, video games, and sports with real

Defence stock Solar Industries shows bullish breakout despite weak markets: Ruchit Jain of Motilal Oswal

Morning Brief Podcast: Banned But Booming: How The Money Gaming Crackdown Created

US to hit Iran '20 times harder' if it stopped oil flow in Strait of Hormuz, says Trump

President Donald Trump issued a stern warning to Iran, stating that any disruption to oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz would result in a sig

Nalgonda: Lorry Rams Into Private Bus, Driver, Cleaner Dead

More details of those killed in the road accident are yet to come know.

Israel-Iran war LIVE: Trump says U.S. to hit Iran much harder if it stopped oil flow in Strait of Hormuz

Donald Trump said that the war against Iran may be short-lived despite the country's selection of a new hard-line supreme leader to oversee the f

Trump says Iran war could be over soon, reveals big Strait of Hormuz plan

Over 250 athletes to compete at World Para Athletics GP

New Delhi, March 9: India will once again take centre stage in global para sport as the second edition of the World Para Athletics Grand Prix beg

Khamenei killing: Mehbooba Mufti, NC MPs from J&K visit Iran Embassy in Delhi to express condolences

We pray that Iran emerges as victorious in its fight against evil, as it stands alone. It seems all those whose names surfaced in the Epstein fil

Tilottama wins third straight 50m 3P final

New Delhi, March 9: National champion Tilottama Sen continued her brilliant form by winning a third consecutive finals in the 50m rifle 3 positio

Morning Digest: Oil prices drop below $90 as Trump says Israel-Iran war to end soon; Sharad Pawar among 27 elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha, and more

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Tom Cruise onstage during the Saturn Awards at Hilton Los Angeles in Universal City

Tom Cruise onstage during the Saturn Awards at Hilton Los Angeles in Universal City, on Sunday. (PTI)

Political comedy harder under Trump: Apatow

Hollywood filmmaker Judd Apatow has said that political comedy is becoming increasingly difficult, particularly due to the ridiculous nature of D

When Mojtaba Khamenei, As A Child, Saw Shah's Police Thrash His Father

Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei was born in 1969 in Mashhad. His childhood years went by during the period of the Islamic Revolution.

Mideast war: Trump says war against Iran is 'very complete'

President Donald Trump declared the war against Iran very complete, stating the U.S. is significantly ahead of his initial four to five-week time

Canada Says It Will Let TikTok Continue Operations In Country

The Canadian government said on Monday that it will let TikTok continue to operate in Canada and allow an investment by the tech platform to proc

Israel-Iran war: Trump says war will end 'very soon'; U.S. saving some most important targets for later

The U.S. President played down the scale of the conflict, which has not been approved by the U.S. Congress, repeatedly calling it an excursion ra

Showcasing of Indias Space, Nuclear achievements ignites students aptitude, intrinsic talent: Dr Jitendra

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Mar 9 :Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology; Earth Sciences and Minister of

First ever printed edition of Don Quixote in Kashmiri hits stands

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 9: Nityanand Shastri Kashmir Research Institute (NSKRI), New Delhi, released the book Don Quixote a Spanish No

Karra, Bhalla lead Cong protest in Jammu, seeking resignation of Modi

Many party leaders detained in Kashmir * Cong demands roll back on US-India trade deal Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU/ SRINAGAR, Mar 9: A massive

J&Ks 67 Year Ranji Odyssey: From Drought to Glory

Brig Anil Gupta anil5457@gmail.com This article outlines the remarkable transformation of cricket in Jammu & Kashmir in the last five years culmi

Governor (designate) Kavinder Gupta arrives in Shimla, receives warm reception

Excelsior Correspondent SHIMLA, Mar 9: Governor (designate) Kavinder Gupta and his wife Bindu Gupta were accorded a warm and enthusiastic recepti

MLAs call on CM, raise constituency issues

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 9: Several Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) today called on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and discuss

Sakeena reviews performance, functioning of JKMSCL

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 9: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo today emphasized on s

Centre confirms 98% projects completed in Jammu under Smart City with Rs 489 cr

Sat Sharma raises issue in RS Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Mar 9: The Minister of State in the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Tokha

A Journalist of Courage, A Parliamentarian of Conscience

Tribute to H. K. Dua Ashok Bhan The passing of H. K. Dua marks the end of an era in Indian public life-an era when journalism carried moral weigh

Government moots central body to curb green nod delay

Opposition likely to move notice for CEC removal

The joint opposition is preparing to move a notice for the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in Rajya Sabha soon after the Lok

Why your gut microbiome, heart are closer than you think

The gut microbiome plays an important role in many aspects of health, from digestion and immune function to metabolic balance and neurological pr

Investment in J&K hydro plan gets NHPC nod

A good death has a price- not everyone in palliative care can afford it

You would hope for your dying days to be full of calm and care. But our research with people who are dying shows this is far from the reality for

Left politicians raise Rahuls CJP comments at opposition meet

Birla motion can be taken up after Gulf debate: Congress

Trump Says He Will Remove Some Oil Sanctions As Prices Rise Amid Iran War

US President Donald Trump said Monday that he will waive some sanctions on oil due to market turmoil over his attack with Israel on Iran.

Rajasthan Assembly passes Bill to scrap two-child norm for panchayat elections

The Rajasthan Panchayati Raj (Amendment) Bill, 2026, was passed in the House after an acrimonious debate, in which the Opposition Congress MLAs q

Rupee at all-time low of 92.21 vs USD

Mumbai, March 9: The rupee crashed to its all-time closing low of 92.21 against the US dollar on Monday, losing 39 paise during the session, as g

Sensex and Nifty sink nearly 2 pc

Mumbai, March 9: Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty nosedived nearly 2 per cent on Monday as soaring crude oil prices and weak global tren

Indias T20 Hat-trick

Indias emphatic triumph in the 2026 ICC Mens T20 World Cup is a defining moment in the evolution of modern Indian cricket. By clinching their thi

Ladakhs Aamir shines in California State Ice Hockey Cship

Excelsior Sports Correspondent LEH, Mar 9: In a proud moment for Ladakh, young ice hockey player Aamir Ali Nordakh, son of Mohd Abass Nordakh, ha

JKCAs Chitra, Bismah, Ananaya earn North Zone spots

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 9: The Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) achieved another milestone as three of its women cr

Omar hosts dinner to honour J&Ks Ranji Trophy Champions

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 9: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today hosted a dinner in honour of the Jammu & Kashmir Ranji Trophy cha

PM Modi holds high-level security review as West Asia conflict raises concerns for India

Jaishankar makes suo-motu statement in Parliament NEW DELHI, Mar 9: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday chaired a high-level meeting with seni

Handball trials from Mar 11

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 9: The Amateur Handball Association of Jammu and Kashmir will conduct two-day selection trials on March

Draft Panchayat electoral rolls to be published on Mar 23, final on May 10

SEC reviews preparations at high-level meet * Purchase of ballot boxes, printing of material discussed Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Mar 9: The State Ele

Electricity generation in J&K witnesses declining trend over last 5 years

Huge renewable potential in Ladakh largely untapped *Solar & small hydro contribution still limited Mohinder Verma JAMMU, Mar 9: Electricity gene

SGH-o Our Magnificent Vision 2032: Meghalaya program-ko ongata

BAGHMARA: Meghalaya Democratic Alliance (MDA) sorkarini bilsichet gapaniko maniani bak gita Our Magnificent Vision 2032: Meghalaya program-ko Som

Iran names Khameneis son to succeed him, signalling no letup in war as oil prices surge

DUBAI, Mar 9: Iran named the hard-line Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his late father as supreme leader on Monday, signalling no letup in

Tourist arrivals in Ladakh drop sharply in 2025, Kargil worst hit

*Govt lists relief measures Govind Sharma JAMMU, Mar 9: Tourist arrivals in Ladakh witnessed a sharp decline in 2025, particularly in Kargil, whe

Barbados to Ahmedabad: Indias era of unparalleled dominance

NEW DELHI, Mar 9: If Barbados was about breaking a curse, Ahmedabad was about building a kingdom. Simply put, Indias current stranglehold on the

Akawe jolrango nanga gita chelchakaniko onchina GSMC didia

TURA: Ia sal somoirango Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) election-na dongipa niamrangni bidingo jatgnini gisepo sosojengjeng ongani

PM SHRI HSS Aghar Jitto holds science exhibition

Excelsior Correspondent REASI, Mar 9: PM SHRI Higher Secondary School Aghar Jitto organised a Science Exhibition at the school premises to promot

Snails pace of work on Ravi bridge at Lakhanpur causes traffic hazards on NH

Sahar Khad bridge to be ready by April Avtar Bhat KATHUA, Mar 9: The slow pace of work on the construction of second bridge on river Ravi at Lakh

Sisodia accuses Modi Govt of pursuing false cases against oppn leaders

KATRA/JAMMU, Mar 9: Former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Monday accused the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Government of contin

Defence Secretary releases new security manual

NEW DELHI, Mar 9: Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh on Monday released a new comprehensive document outlining security guidelines to address t