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Kim Jong Un, daughter watch North Korea's cruise missile tests

The girl, reportedly named Kim Ju Ae and about 13, has accompanied her father at numerous prominent events, and is likely to be designated his he

No shortage of LPG, says Andhra Pradesh Minister

Amaravati: There is no shortage of LPG in Andhra Pradesh, and there is no need for people to be worried, said state Minister for Food and Civil S

US destroys 16 Iranian vessels near Strait of Hormuz amid intensifying USIsraelIran war

The war involving Iran, Israel and the United States (US) entered its 12th day on Wednesday, March 11, marked by continued missile exchanges, hei

Holi drive: Food safety teams inspect 140 establishments in Telangana

Hyderabad: In an effort to ensure safe food for consumers during the Holi festival, the Food Safety department, Telangana, conducted a statewide

Iran War: Air India to operate 58 flights to and from West Asia on March 11

Full-service carrier Air India and its low-cost subsidiary Air India Express on Tuesday said they will together operate a total of 58 scheduled a

More women deleted from rolls in most States after SIR

Tamil Nadu is the only major State where the gender ratio improved slightly, despite the State recording one of the largest reductions in total e

2 more from Iranian womens football team granted asylum in Australia

Two more members of the Iranian womens football team were granted asylum in Australia before their teammates departed the country, Australian Hom

Gig workers at risk as IsraelUSIran war disrupts LPG and CNG supply chains

Hyderabad: The Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union (TGPWU) and the Indian Federation of App-Based Transport Workers (IFAT) have raised conce

Preventive healthcare beyond hospitals; Mozarks $40M fundraise

Healthtech startup Remidio's devices allow frontline healthcare workers to conduct eye screenings using smartphones. Digital experience testing a

Centre Working to Resolve Commercial LPG Shortage: Shobha Karandlaje Urges Calm

She said the government is closely monitoring the situation and coordinating with relevant ministries to minimise the impact on businesses and ci

Air India, Subsidiary Set to Operate 58 Flights to West Asia March 11

Air India and Air India Express will operate flights to West Asia on March 11 in response to the geopolitical climate.

Viral non-veg photo triggers mob attack on Kanpur temple priest

Kanpur: A priest, who was allegedly mobbed here after a purported photograph of him eating non-vegetarian food went viral, has been expelled from

How the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran is exposing Indias LPG dependence | Data

The ongoing conflict in the region has disrupted supplies, forcing price hikes and emergency measures which could fall on Indian oil marketing co

Iran-Israel war LIVE: Saudi Arabia intercepts ballistic missiles as new attacks reported; Israel launches new strikes on Beirut's suburbs

The U.S. military said it took out multiple Iranian vessels on Tuesday as the Islamic Republic vowed to block the regions oil exports

Indian Navy Invites Applications For Agniveer Recruitment 2027

The Indian Navy invites applications for Agniveer SSR, MR, and SSS Medical Sailor posts for 2027 from March 14 to April 6, 2026, with exams in Ma

North Korea Expresses Respect for Iran's New Supreme Leader Choice

This comes amid ongoing US-South Korea military drills, which Pyongyang perceives as a threat.

A CMs ultimatum, 452 families and questions the Musi river cannot wash away

On Womens Day this year, Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy stood before an audience and, in what many residents of a gated apartment compl

Today host Sarah Abo gets emotional announcing pregnancy with first child at 39 on live TV

Today presenter Sarah Abo announced her pregnancy with her first child, a baby boy, on live television. The news comes after years of fertility s

LIVE: Trump Warns Iran Over Strait of Hormuz Mines

Trump said that if Iran had deployed mines in the Strait of Hormuz, they should be removed immediately

Foreign National Run Over By Speeding Audi While Crossing Road In Punjab

A tragic late-night road accident in Punjab's Zirakpur claimed the life of a foreign woman after a speeding Audi car allegedly ran her over on VI

Microsoft Calls for Pentagon to Halt Blacklisting of Anthropic AI Firm

Microsoft argues that this unprecedented action threatens the AI ecosystem and military readiness.

Iran's new leader, still silent, was elevated by the Revolutionary Guards

Iran's Revolutionary Guards have reportedly pushed for Mojtaba Khamenei's selection as the new supreme leader, viewing him as more amenable to th

Andhra CM Naidu orders steps to minimise impact of West Asia conflict

Reviewing other sectors, Mr. Naidu asked officials to focus on providing quality mid day meals and maintaining clean classrooms in schools and co

Power awards go to... Indias best women content creators

Macron to host G7 leaders call on Iran crisis, energy prices

Benchmark oil prices surged to almost four-year highs on March 9 but prices plummeted 11% on March 10

Morning Digest: U.S. destroys 16 Iranian mine-laying vessels near Strait of Hormuz; Gas from new sources will end shortage in India, say Govt. sources, and more

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US destroys mine-laying vessels as Trump warns Iran over Strait of Hormuz

American forces destroyed sixteen Iranian vessels near the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump demanded Iran remove any mines from the waterway. Th

Dhurandhar 2 sees strong buzz

1.5 lakh tickets sold for paid previews A week before Dhurandhar returns on the big screen with part two, the film is generating strong interest

Trump Announces Reliance investment to Build American Oil Refinery

Trump made the announcement via his Truth Social platform, saying the company America First Refining would construct the new facility at the Port

Ustaad Bhagat Singh cleared for release

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has cleared director Harish Shankars action entertainer Ustaad Bhagat Singh, featuring actor Pawan

US-Israel Iran War Live: US and Iran dig in and ramp up threats as war rages with no end in sight

Bumrah,Chandraand the electricity of the unorthodox

We must ask ourselves if there is such a thing as an unplayable ball, which by definition is successful one hundred percent of the time

Question Missing in Inter EM Physics-II Paper

The two-mark problem did not appear in the English medium question paper.

Blatant Violation: Russian Consulate In Iran Damaged In Strikes

Russia's consulate in the Iranian city of Isfahan was damaged in shelling earlier this week, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova

At least six dead after postal bus bursts into flames in Switzerlands Kerzers

Authorities said in a statement that an unspecified voluntary act could be the cause of the fire.

Will US get a new oil refinery for the first time in 50 years, and where will this facility come up? $300 billion refinery plan explained. Here's why the announcement is happening now

Will US get a new oil refinery for the first time in 50 years, and where will this facility come up? The United States may see a new oil refinery

Kashmir banks on almond and tulip blooms to revive tourism hit after Pahalgam terror attack

J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is set to inaugurate a spring festival later this week at Srinagars Badamwari, an almond garden that offers mesm

Understanding Indias Position on Iran and Israel

Prof Virender Koundal virender_koundal@rediffmail.com In recent weeks, some opposition groups and a few activists in different parts of India, in

Bihar revenue officers association expresses objection over Deputy CM Vijay Kumar Sinhas remarks

Deputy CM Vijay Kumar Sinha had said that some office bearers associated with the federation were allegedly acting as agents of land mafias; warn

Unified Building Bye-Laws in J&K Need Context-Sensitive Amendments

Vishal Abrol arvabrol@trikonearchitects.com Building bye-laws form the backbone of urban planning and regulated development. They are statutory i

The Sinking of IRIS Dena Strategy, Legality and the Expanding Theatre of War

Robin S Mehta robinmehta33@gmail.com The recent torpedoing of the Iranian warship Dena in the Indian Ocean has brought into sharp focus the widen

Airtel extends connectivity to remote Marwah area

Excelsior Correspondent KISHTWAR, Mar 10: Bharti Airtel Airtel, one of Indias leading telecommunication service providers, today announced the ex

FICCI FLO JKL hosts Samriddhi to celebrate women empowerment initiatives

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 10: FICCI FLO Jammu Kashmir & Ladakh (JKL) chapter hosted Samriddhi, a special event celebrating a year of imp

Rahul attacking institutions as he can't win polls: Kiren Rijiju

Watch: US Says It Destroyed 16 Iranian Mine-Laying Boats Near Hormuz Strait

The US military said Tuesday it has destroyed 16 Iranian mine-laying vessels ear the Strait of Hormuz, following reports Tehran is mining the ke

UAE confirms six-month strategic stockpile of essential goods

Policy covers nine key commodities: cooking oil, eggs, dairy products, rice, sugar, poultry, legumes, bread, and wheat, whose prices cannot be in

NCERT apologises for 'judicial graft' chapter, pulls out Class VIII book

Country never saw such irresponsible oppn: Amit Shah

Volleyball tournament organised by police concludes

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 10: The volleyball tournament organised by Jammu Police under the Civic Action Programme 2025-26 conclu

Jaishankar discusses West Asia crisis with German, South Korean counterparts; focus on energy security

NEW DELHI, Mar 10: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday spoke to his German and South Korean counterparts as New Delhi ramps up dipl

CJI, Supreme Court judges visit Amrit Udyan

NEW DELHI, Mar 10: CJI Justice Surya Kant and judges of the Supreme Court, along with their families, on Tuesday visited the Amrit Udyan of Rasht

Nepals Balen says will work with India to further strengthen bilateral ties

KATHMANDU, Mar 10: Rastriya Swatantra Partys (RSP) prime ministerial candidate Balendra Shah on Tuesday expressed confidence in further deepening

Sakeena assures stronger support system for PwDs

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 10: Minister for Social Welfare, Education, Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo, today held an extensiv

Japans necessity for cooperation with US rising due to deteriorating security configurations: Envoy

NAGPUR, Mar 10 : Minister of Political Affairs at the Embassy of Japan in New Delhi, Noriaki Abe, on Tuesday called the United States of America

CS pushes for fast-track recruitment to fill vacancies across departments

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 10: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today chaired a meeting to review the status of vacancies and the progress of

About 1 lakh apply for rooftop solar scheme in J&K; over 25,000 systems installed

PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana *Rs 182 cr Central assistance released Govind Sharma JAMMU, Mar 10: Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed a significant

Pakistan, China call for de-escalation in West Asia

ISLAMABAD, Mar 10 : Pakistan and China on Tuesday called for de-escalation in West Asia and emphasised the need to pursue dialogue and diplomacy

India has made significant strides in climate protection under Modi: Environment minister

NEW DELHI, Mar 10 : India has made significant strides in climate protection with a whole-of-government approach adopted by the Narendra Modi-led

Asias largest tulip garden to open on March 16

1.8 million blooms to welcome visitors Nawshaba Iqbal Srinagar, Mar 10: Asias largest tulip garden here will open to visitors on March 16, with a

Mamata Banerjee lifts dharna against SIR after SC orders setting up of tribunals

U.S. military destroys at least 16 Iranian mine-laying vessels near Strait of Hormuz

U.S. President Trump earlier said he had no reports that Iran had either started or was on the verge of mining the Strait of Hormuz

Hasslers could make you age faster

People in ones close social network who make life difficult or Hasslers may have consequences on aging, with each additional hassler responsible

Jal mission restructuring gets approval

Bill on IPS deputation at IG level in CAPFs cleared

Green light to highway & rail projects worth Rs 8,000 crore

'Meat-Eating Priest' Expelled From UP Temple After Viral Photo Sparks Row

A priest, who was allegedly mobbed here after a purported photograph of him eating non-vegetarian food went viral, has been expelled from duties

Dingchaoataniko rabaa ine gitcham MLA-ni kosako Mukul FIR kaa

SHILLONG: Sombar salo, Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) election-na nomination file kana rebaani somoio jinma chadrapako manani jam

Chibinang jolo sosojengjeng onganichi sak 2 sia, bangen saknaaniko mana

Chibinang Bazar-o dokkanrangko sochipa PHULBARI: Reanggipa Sombar salo, Phulbari-ni gitcham MLA SG Esmatur Mominin-ko, uni Garo Hills Autonomous

Writ jurisdiction cannot override pending civil adjudication: DB

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 10: A Division Bench of Jammu & Kashmir and LadakhHigh Court comprising Justice Sindhu Sharma and Justice Shah

Urban Growth Challenge

The decision of the Jammu and Kashmir Housing Board to initiate two housing projects at Chowadhi in Jammu and Birpur in Samba marks a welcome, th

Rana reviews Jal Shakti works; emphasises accountability, better monitoring

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 10: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, on Tuesday ch

Centre for Womens Studies, GHRT honour 30 visionary women

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 10: The Centre for Womens Studies, University of Jammu, in collaboration with GHRT, organized a landmark confe

Sixth Schedule-ko mande rachina Non-Tribal-rangko didia

TURA: Dingtang dingtang jatrangni gisepo kumong nangrimaniko rakkina gita Indian Constitution-ni ningo Tribal-rangna ongimin Sixth Schedule-ko ma

President, PM greet Omar on his birthday

NEW DELHI, Mar 10: President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on his birthd

SKIMS records best doctor-patient ratio in J&K

Newer MCs face heavy patient load Irfan Tramboo Srinagar, Mar 10: The Sher-e-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences has recorded the most favourab

Akingrango niam gri songdonggiparangko arikgalchina gitcham MDC didia

TURA: Garo Hills-o, mongsongbate akawe jolrango donggipa Nokma Akingni aarango niam gri songdong achaenggipa manderang batroroengani gimin Kharku

Kavinder Gupta sworn in as Himachal Governor, says post belongs to no political party

SHIMLA, Mar 10: Former Ladakh LG Kavinder Gupta was sworn in as the Governor of Himachal Pradesh in a ceremony held at Lok Bhavan here on Tuesday

JKTPO showcases J&Ks Agro & Food excellence at AAHAR

17 countries participating in event Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Mar 10: The Jammu & Kashmir Trade Promotion Organisation (JKTPO), under th

WGH-o curfew-ko konta 48-na radodapa

TURA: West Garo Hills ajao, mongsongbate Chibinang jol aro Tura-o manderangni dingchaoe sosojengjeng onganirangko nikna manengani gimin West Garo

Trump announces opening of oil refinery in Texas, thanks Indias Reliance for tremendous investment

He said it was a $300 billion deal, but it was not immediately clear if he meant that was part of a bigger deal with India

Has Iran planted mines in Strait of Hormuz, and who will win control of the crucial sea passage? Here's why is strait important for oil and LNG

Has Iran planted mines in Strait of Hormuz, and who will win control of the crucial sea passage remains a major question as tensions rise in the

SC nixes PETA plea on bull races in Karnataka

War hurting life

The Iran war has come to seriously hurt the world, mainly in terms of oil supplies following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, an important ma

Porsche case: SC grants bail to minor's dad

A Cyclists Paradise: Discovering Meghalaya on two wheels

By Bhogtoram Mawroh Although the e-bike sharing scheme has come under some criticism recently, I completely agree with the idea that Shillong sho

QS: India may see 8% rise in foreign students amid visa curbs in West

Jaintia: A Tribe in Its Own Right

By Sajiarmiki Dhar In recent discussions about identity in Meghalaya, one claim often appears: that the Jaintias are simply a sub-tribe of the Kh

El Nino may hit India's monsoon, hotter months ahead, says WMO

Oil prices plunge to $87.8 per barrel as IEA eyes emergency release with Strait of Hormuz in focus

After a Paris meeting of G7 energy ministers, IEA executive director said he was in close contact with energy ministers from key energy producers

Leh apex body to resume agitation on March 12; protests planned ahead of new Ladakh LG's oath

The Leh Apex Body has announced that it will resume its agitation with protest demonstrations across Leh on March 12 to press for key demands, in