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Iran-Israel war LIVE: U.S. military says it has struck nearly 2,000 targets in Iran

Israel says it has launched 'broad wave' of strikes on Iran; fire near U.S. consulate in Dubai after drone attack

Congress MP Imran Masood meets representative of Irans late Supreme leader, offers condolences

Mr. Masood described the death of the Iranian leader Khamenei as a sad event and personally conveyed his sympathies during the meeting

100 days to FIFA World Cup: how Iran war could impact US-Mexico-Canada tournament`

Organisers are already grappling with security concerns in Mexico, scaled-back fan festivals in several US cities and criticism over high ticket

France deploys nuclear-powered carrier to protect allies as Iran conflict widens

Macron also confirmed the deployment of Rafale fighter jets, air-defence systems and airborne radar capabilities to the region.

Morning Digest: Fire near U.S. consulate in Dubai after drone attack; Congress and DMK fail to seal T.N. seat-sharing pact, and more

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Trump says U.S. Navy could escort tankers through the Strait of Hormuz

If necessary, the United States Navy will begin escorting tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, as soon as possible, Mr. Trump said on his Truth

Arsenal Eye Title Redemption Under Mikel Arteta

London, March 3: For nearly 22 years, Arsenals pursuit of a Premier League crown has been shadowed by lingering accusations that they flattered

Indian womens team rues lack of proper playing kits

New Delhi, March 3: In an embarrassing development that exposed mismanagement within the All India Football Federation (AIFF), national team play

Meghalayas Sachin clinches Boccia gold

From Special Correspondent New Delhi, March 3: Sachin Chamaria, a noted para-athlete from Meghalaya, has won a gold medal (individual) and a silv

Rashmika wears sindoor, mangalsutra for lunch date with Vijay; fans say 'their never-ending post-wedding appearances'

Newlyweds Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda, married on February 26 in Udaipur, the couple dropped Sangeet photos featuring family dances.

Meghalayas Aneesh Sangma shines in INRC

From Our Correspondent Tura, March 3: Meghalayas Aneesh M Sangma capped a remarkable debut season by finishing as first runner-up in the Gypsy Ca

Friends United register win in District League T20

By Our Reporter Shillong, March 3: Friends United secured a comfortable eight-wicket victory over Sohra Combine in Match 21 of the 5th District L

Omar Abdullah sounds alert: 'Don't Let Khamenei protests be hijacked by anti-national forces'

Amid anti-US and anti-Israel protests across the Union Territory over the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Jammu and Kash

Fiorentina and Pisa lose on grim night for clubs fighting Serie A relegation

Pisa, March 3: Fiorentina went down to Udinese 3-0 and Pisa lost to Bologna 1-0 on an unhappy night for the relegation-threatened sides in Serie

Schools, universities shut; 2G restrictions continue in Kashmir amid protests over Ayatollah Ali Khamenei killing

Amid widespread protests in Jammu and Kashmir following the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Union Territory governme

Warm February fuels 30% surge in summer product sales; beverage, ice-cream and AC makers cheer

Summer arrived early this year, boosting sales of drinks, ice-creams, and air conditioners by up to 30 per cent in February. This early heat is e

DyCM calls for skilling J&K youth for local, national, international job markets

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 3: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary today called for a comprehensive study and exploration of emerging

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Netanyahu says attack was needed as Iran neared nuclear immunity

PM rejects claim Israel dragged US into conflict with Tehran Jerusalem, March 3: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday said that Israel an

Mossad infiltrated Irans traffic and mobile networks for years

TEHRAN, March 3: Israel reportedly conducted a years-long intelligence operation, with CIA support, to track Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali

IIM Jammu offers grant support up to Rs 50 lakh to high-potential startups

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 3: The Indian Institute of Management Jammu hosted the DST iTBI Ignition Fest 2026, organized under the aegis

An Iranian flag is placed among the ruins of a police station struck Monday

An Iranian flag is placed among the ruins of a police station struck Monday during the US Israeli military campaign in Tehran, Iran, on Tuesday.

Drone strikes hit Gulf energy facilities, trigger global gas price surge

MUSCAT, Mar 3: -An oil storage facility in the Omani port of Duqm was damaged on Tuesday after a UAV attack, the state-run ONA news agency report

Saudi Arabia says US Embassy in Riyadh attacked by two drones, causing a limited fire

DUBAI, Mar 3: Israel and the United States pounded Iran on Monday in an escalating campaign that US President Donald Trump said would likely take

Holi: A Festival of Renewal, Science and Shared Humanity

Lt Gen Narendra Kotwal (R ), Dr Sumedha Kotwal narendrakotwal@gmail.com As spring gently unfolds across the Indian subcontinent, nature itself se

Baneath The Gulal

Sanjay Rohmetra sanjayrohmetra@gmail.com In the grand rituals of Hindu festivals, Holi represents the ultimate suspension of social stratificatio

Indias Growing Obesity Crisis

Dr Arun Sharma India is facing a silent but rapidly growing epidemic obesity and lifestyle-related diseases. Once considered a problem of the We

Iranian missile hits U.S. base at Al-Udeid: Qatar Defence Ministry

Qatar said it had dismantled two spy cells linked to Irans Revolutionary Guards, its official press agency reported just after midnight on March

Nalwa XI, Shaheed Jasjit Tral XI register convincing wins

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 3: Nalwa XI and Shaheed Jasjit Tral XI registered emphatic victories in the ongoing 2nd Sikh Cricket Pr

CBSE postpones Class X, XII exams in Kuwait amid US-Iran conflict

KUWAIT CITY, Mar 3 : The Embassy of India in Kuwait on Tuesday said the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has postponed Class X and XII

All India Inter-University winter games conclude

Excelsior Sports Correspondent GULMARG, Mar 3: The All India Inter-University Winter Games 202526, hosted by the Central University of Kashmir (C

Indian-American student among 4 killed in Texas mass shooting; FBI probes possible extremist links

HOUSTAN, Mar 3: A 21-year-old Indian-American student is among four killed in a shooting outside a bar in Austin that is being investigated as a

Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Episode 9 release time, schedule, what to expect and how to watch worldwide explained: Global streaming timings

Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Episode 9 release time, schedule, what to expect and how to watch worldwide details are here. The episode titled Tokyo No

PM extends greetings on Attukal Pongala, highlights spirit of Nari Shakti and Harmony

NEW DELHI, Mar 3: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended warm wishes to the nation on the sacred occasion of Attukal Pongala, emphasisi

Northern Army Commander reviews security situation in Kashmir valley

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Mar 3: Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma, Northern Army Commander, today chaired a high-level meeting in Srinaga

Unique Intl School Gadigarh inaugurates Skating Rink

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 3: Unique International Public School, Gadigarh inaugurated its newly constructed Skating Rink amid ent

Kavinder attends Matho Nagrang Fest, urges youth to uphold Ladakhs cultural legacy

Excelsior Correspondent LEH, Mar 3: Lieutenant Governor (LG) of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, here today attended the historic Matho Nagrang Festival a

Strikes on Iran show why quitting oil is more important than ever

As Israel and the United States strike Iran, global oil markets are on edge. Oil prices have begun rising even before any disruption to supply. O

'Khamenei supported J&K rebels': BJP hits out at Sonia Gandhi

The BJP criticized Sonia Gandhi's remarks on the government's response to Iran's leader's death, recalling his past support for secessionist forc

Data centres new target in Iran conflict; 3 Amazon units hit by drones in UAE, Bahrain

Iran has targeted three Amazon data centers in the UAE and Bahrain with drone strikes, causing widespread disruptions to cloud services and banki

Air strike hits Iraq base housing pro-Iran group: faction sources

Several Iran-backed armed groups, known as the Islamic Resistance in Iraq, to which Kataeb Hezbollah also belongs, have said they will not stay

'Are you defending Ayatollahs now?': Mullin BLASTS Dems over 'Trump dragged US into Iran war' remark

GHADC election-o Non-Tribal-rangni bak raaniko champengani bidingo chanchikugen: BJP

SHILLONG: Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) election-o susana gita candidate-rang, Scheduled Tribe (ST) certificate dongna nangtelge

GHADC-o ST certificate nangtelgipa ongataniko jegalanina gitcham MLA-ko GSMC matnanga

TURA: Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) election-o susana gita Scheduled Tribe (ST) certificate-ko nangtelgipa ongatna Executive Com

GHADC election-na BJP-ni sak 19 candidate-rangko paraka

TURA: April-ni 10 tariko ongatna manchisoenggipa Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) election-o susana gita Bharatiya Janata Party (BJ

MLA Ramnagar inaugurates infrastructure projects worth crores

Excelsior Correspondent RAMNAGAR, Mar 3: Dr Sunil Bhardwaj, MLA Ramnagar, today spearheaded a massive developmental blitz across the constituency

Arvind Gupta lays foundation stone for 6-classroom block at GGHS Gole Gujral

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 3: The foundation stone for the construction of a six-classroom block at Government Girls High School (GGHS),

PM speaks to heads of several nations, voices concern over attacks on their countries

Discusses welfare, security of Indian community NEW DELHI, Mar 3: Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman, Crown P

DC inspects patient care scenario at CHC Batote

Excelsior Correspondent RAMBAN, Mar 3: Deputy Commissioner Ramban Mohammad Alyas Khan today conducted a surprise inspection of Community Health C

Omar condemns killing of Khamenei, asks which law gave US right to attack

Viksit Bharat can only be reality when every region develops Avtar Bhat JAMMU, Mar 3: Strongly condemning the killing of Irans Supreme Leader Aya

Deadline over, missing, dilapidated Mussavis yet to be reconstructed in many districts

Thousands of landowners facing inconvenience *Decade later, administrative units face staff, infra shortage Mohinder Verma JAMMU, Mar 3: Thousand

508th Nirvan Diwas of Sant Kabir observed

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 3: All J&K Sadguru Kabir Sabha, under the leadership of its president Shamsher Chand, celebrated the 508th Nir

Schools, colleges closed till March 7, restrictions to continue

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Mar 3: The administration has ordered closure of the schools for this week and continuation of restrictions in

PM Modi calls for export push, puts biopharma at centre stage

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has signaled a strategic shift in India's export policy, moving from cost competitiveness to quality-driven growth.

Middle East tensions: Have critical stakes in Gulf, will act in national interest, says government

India expresses deep anxiety over the escalating West Asia conflict, highlighting the critical stakes for nearly one crore Indian nationals in th

Macron orders Frances nuclear-powered aircraft carrier to Mediterranean

Macron said the United States of America and Israel have decided to launch military operations; they were conducted outside international law, wh

Iran crisis: PM Modi talks to leaders of Qatar, Oman, Kuwait

Prime Minister Modi engaged with leaders of Qatar, Oman, and Kuwait, condemning Iranian attacks and reaffirming India's commitment to regional pe

Three held for jumping police naka in Domana

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 3: Three individuals were arrested for allegedly jumping the police naka at Domana area here today. A police o

J&K Police lodge FIR against Kashmir MP Ruhullah, former Srinagar mayor Mattu

Junaid Azim Mattu said in a Kashmir today fellow mainstream leaders have surrendered and sold their tongues to the BJP-led Government and chosen

I am party-less: Jemino reveals being approached by parties for LS bypoll

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 3: Former UDP leader Jemino Mawthoh on Tuesday acknowledged that he has been approached by both national and regi

Holi: Its Importance in Hindu Mythology and History

Gourav Sabharwal Holi, the vibrant Festival of Colors, is one of the most significant and widely celebrated festivals in Hindu culture. Beyond th

Holi: The Quintessential Spiritual Odyssey of Universal Harmony and Brotherhood

BK Prof. ( Dr.) Jayadeba Sahoo Faculty, Brahma Kumaris & Professor (Ex-Dean & Head), Dept of Eduaction, Rajiv Gandhi (Central) University, Itanag

KSU demands NHAI correct misspelling of Khliehriat

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 3: The Khasi Students Union (KSU) Jowai Unit on Tuesday demanded that the National Highways Authority of India (N

UDP yet to finalise candidate for by-election

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 3: The United Democratic Party (UDP) has not taken a decision on its nominee for the forthcoming Lok Sabha by-ele

Former Chief Postmaster General no more

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 3: Lalthanglura Zadeng, a retired senior officer of the Indian Postal Service and former Chief Postmaster General

EKH cops recover stolen motorcycles

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 3: Following a recent spike in two-wheeler thefts across the city, the East Khasi Hills Police on Monday recovere

Fire near U.S. consulate in Dubai after drone attack: govt statement

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed the drone strike adjacent to the U.S. consulate in Dubai and said all personnel were safe

Holi 2026: Top 5 Delicious thandai recipes to try this Holi

Thandai, a traditional Indian beverage, is intrinsically linked with the vibrant festival of Holi, symbolizing spring's arrival and communal joy.

'You have plans to bring ICE to polling stations?': Padilla confronts Noem in fiery Senate hearing

Pahalgam case: NIA seeks China's help to trace GoPro cam info

A special NIA court has issued a letter rogatory to China seeking assistance in tracing the supply chain of a GoPro camera seized in the Pahalgam

War escalates as Iran hits US Embassy in Saudi Arabia; Israeli troops enter Lebanon

DUBAI, March 3: Iran expanded its targets on Tuesday, striking the US Embassy in Saudi Arabia as Washington began to pull many staff out of the M

Global markets sink over wars impact on energy supplies

TOKYO, March 3: Global shares mostly declined while oil prices surged on Tuesday as investors eyed threats to world energy supplies from the Iran

NEHU Tura Registrar in-charge attacked in city, suffers injury

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 3: Professor Kailash Chandra Biswal, Registrar in-charge of the North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU) Tura Campus,

Quote of the day by Kate Hudson: 'You have a choice: Support the woman standing next to you, or compete with her. But if...' lessons on women empowerment and success by Golden Globe-winning actress of Almost Famous

Quote of the day by Kate Hudson: Actress Kate Hudson emphasizes the choice between supporting or competing with other women, warning that competi

Who was Pythagoras? Ancient greek philosophers simple advice for longevity and long life

Longevity means living long with good health and happiness. Ancient thinkers like Pythagoras also spoke about it. He shared simple advice about b

After 41 years, Supreme Court finds accused guilty but waives prison term

Curtains Come Down On 777 Foreign-Made Wristwatches Smuggling Case

Will UAE attack Iran now as US consulate in Dubai witnesses fire after drone strike? Middle East conflict raises security concerns

Will UAE attack Iran now as US consulate in Dubai witnesses fire after drone strike? A drone strike caused a fire near the US Consulate in Dubai.

Telangana CM orders officers to have mid-day meal with school children

Hyderabad:Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Tuesday, March 3, directed that a designated officer be made responsible for the mid-day me

District administration offers comprehensive assistance to Aneeshs family

Madras High Court grants bail to woman accused of sponsoring BSP leader Armstrongs murder

Justice K. Rajasekar however denies bail to an advocate, cancels the bail granted by a sessions court to 12 other co-accused and confirms the bai

US, Israel acted 'outside international law' in Iran strikes, says France's Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron declared United States and Israel military actions in Iran were outside international law. However, he placed th

Was Taylor Swift's 'Dorothea' really about Selena Gomez? The truth is finally revealed!

Selena Gomez confirmed that Taylor Swift's song Dorothea from the album Evermore was written about her, reflecting their shared journey growing u

IRS tax refund 2025: Average refund rises to $3,804 as Trump promises biggest refund season ever

IRS tax refund 2025 numbers are showing higher average payments this year. President Trump said this would be the biggest refund season after new

Banijay, All3Media to merge entertainment businesses to create one of Europe's largest multimedia production groups

Banijay Group and All3Media are merging their entertainment production businesses. This creates one of Europe's largest multimedia production gro

X Suspends Revenue Sharing For Undisclosed AI War Videos

The policy change, announced by an executive of the Elon Musk-owned platform, targets what the company described as a threat to information authe

Man, Woman Found Dead In Forest Near RapurChitvel Ghat Road

According to police, villagers from Pangili who had gone into the forest to collect honey noticed two bodies hanging from a tree and immediately

West Asia crisis: 38 Indian ships stuck in Persian Gulf; 3 sailors dead

Thirty-eight Indian-flagged ships, carrying crude and LNG with nearly 1,100 seafarers, are stranded in the Persian Gulf due to the West Asia conf

Trump directs US agency to insure Gulf shipping, says Navy may escort oil tankers through Strait of Hormuz

United States President Donald Trump has ordered the United States Development Finance Corporation to offer political risk insurance and financia

Human-animal conflict at Aralam farm: HC directs Chief Secretary to submit roadmap

Central Crime Branch arrests Sri Lankan woman in passport fraud case