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Humanity at the Crossroads From War Consciousness to Peace Civilization

Lt Gen Narendra Kotwal (R) narendrakotwal@gmail.com Humanity today stands at a profound crossroads. On one hand, we inhabit an era of extraordin

When the World Waits for India to Blink

Ranbir Singh Pathania rspathaniamla@gmail.com It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. The famous opening line of Charles Dickens per

Centre promise 10 pc more LPG to states that expedite piped gas rollout

NEW DELHI, Mar 18: As the LPG supply squeeze extends into the third week, the central government on Wednesday promised to increase supplies of co

Three Palestinian women killed in Iranian missile attack in the West Bank, Red Crescent says

The Israeli military said it understood the strike was caused by a cluster munition, a warhead that splits into tiny bomblets that scatter into a

Clear Electricity Arrears

The directive issued by the Finance Department asking all Government Departments and subordinate offices to clear pending electricity dues is a t

Opposition states playing politics by stalling PM-named welfare schemes: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

NEW DELHI, Mar 18: Launching a blistering attack on the opposition, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday accused opposit

India to prioritise domestic fuel demand amid supply requests from neighbours

NEW DELHI, Mar 18 : India will prioritise meeting domestic fuel demand before considering supply requests from countries such as Bangladesh and o

Reported attack targets South Pars gas field, a crucial energy lifeline for Iran

Iran has warned of retaliation, raising fears of further strikes on Gulf energy infrastructure and prolonged volatility in global markets

War Against Iran: Its Global Consequences

Prof Rajni Kant rkant.ju@gmail.com The outbreak of war between the United States-Israel and Iran marks one of the most dangerous geopolitical cri

Oil, gas firms ordered to share import, export data with PPAC

All companies involved in the oil and gas supply chain including oil producers, importers, refiners, fuel and gas retailers, liquefied natural ga

Both sides in Iran war step up attacks on energy facilities as oil prices surge

Iran retaliated with missile attacks across the region, targeting Gulf energy infrastructure and disrupting the Strait of Hormuz.

Qatar Expels Iranian Embassy Staff Over Gas Facility Attack

Qatar has declared the military and security attaches at the Iranian Embassy, along with their staff, persona non grata and has requested that th

Pak President expresses grief over killing of Larijani, calls for cessation of hostilities

ISLAMABAD, Mar 18: Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday expressed grief over the killing of Irans top security official Ali Larijani

Asmita Khelo India Womens Weightlifting League concludes

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 18: The Asmita Khelo India Womens Weightlifting League 2025-26, organized by the Jammu & Kashmir Weight

25 lakh personnel to be deployed for 5 assembly elections: EC

NEW DELHI, Mar 18 : As many as 25 lakh personnel, including 8.5 lakh security personnel, will be deployed for the five assembly polls to be held

J&Ks earthquake preparedness remains alarmingly inadequate

*No retrofitting, funds, early warning systems Govind Sharma JAMMU, Mar 18: Despite being located in Seismic Zone V-the highest risk category-Jam

Dr Farooq expresses concern over escalating conflict in West Asia

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Mar 18: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference, president Dr Farooq Abdullah today expressed grave concern o

No jeans and T-shirts: Himachal govt issues dress code, social media guidelines for employees

SHIMLA, Mar 18: The government of Himachal Pradesh has issued fresh directives introducing a dress code for state government employees and laying

Recognition, grant-in-aid of pvt institute choice of Govt: HC

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Mar 18: The High Court has said that any citizen has a right to establish a private educational institution but

China pushes for Middle East ceasefire as NATO deploys Patriots to southern Turkey

BEIJING, Mar 18 : China on Wednesday said it would continue its mediation efforts to push for a ceasefire and bring an end to the ongoing conflic

Jammu Veteran League Edition 2 begins

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 18: The Jammu Veteran League Edition 2 Anti-Drug Cricket Tournament was organized by Samvedna Club at M

AFT puts Col Purohits retirement on hold till his promotion plea is heard

Powell says stagflation belongs to the 1970s, not todays US economy

He stressed that inflation remains only slightly above target and unemployment is low, unlike the severe economic conditions of the 1970s

Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Season 2 Episode 4 release time, schedule and how to watch: Global streaming timings worldwide, story and cast

Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Season 2 Episode 4 release time, schedule and how to watch is here. Episode 4 titled Trespass releases March 19 or 20

Devagowda Responds Humorously to Kharges Remarks on Congress Alliance

New Delhi, March 19: Former Prime Minister and Rajya Sabha MP H.D. Devagowda humorously responded to Congress President Mallikarjun Kharges remar

Sudden Weather Change Disrupts Life in Noida with Dust Storm and Light Rain

Noida, March 19: The weather in Noida and surrounding areas took an unexpected turn on Wednesday, providing relief from the intense heat. However

NC introduces bill in Assembly to safeguard land rights: Sadiq

Irfan Tramboo SRINAGAR, Mar 18: The National Conference (NC) has introduced a private members bill in the Legislative Assembly seeking to safegua

For march-end, Govt issues guidelines to regulate treasury operations

*DDOs, TOs asked to adhere to deadlines Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Mar 18: The Finance Department has regulated treasury operations during

LG, CM greet people on Navratri, Navreh

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 18: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha has conveyed his greetings to the people on the eve of Navreh, Chaitr

CAT pulls up Govt over Lecturer Recruitment Rules

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 18: The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), Jammu Bench, has held that outdated Jammu and Kashmir Recruitme

Drug peddlers house attached in Samba

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 18: A house belonging to a notorious drug peddler was attached in Samba district today, police spokesperson sa

Three tippers seized for illegal mining

Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, Mar 18: A police team from Police Station Thanamandi, led by SHO Inspector Sachinder Pal Singh, seized three tip

Rupee crashes 49 paise to record low of 92.89 against US dollar

MUMBAI, Mar 18: The rupee slumped 49 paise to close at a record low of 92.89 against the US dollar on Wednesday, weighed down by a stronger green

37 bovines rescued, 4 vehicles seized in Udhampur

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 18: Police here today claimed to have foiled four separate bovine smuggling attempts in different areas by res

Chief Secretary reviews status of recruitments, promotions and vacancy referrals in Ladakh

Excelsior Correspondent LEH, March 18 : The Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, chaired a meeting to review the stat

Northern India Emerges as New Hub for Green Buildings, NCR and UP Lead the Way: Experts

New Delhi, March 19: The adoption of green buildings in Northern India is accelerating, with the National Capital Region (NCR) taking the lead, f

Gaurav Vallabh Critiques Congresss Dynastic Politics Amidst Party Resignations

New Delhi, March 19: BJP spokesperson Gaurav Vallabh responded to Pradyut Bordolois resignation from the Congress party. He noted that Bordoloi h

Power distribution companies ready to efficiently handle 19000 MW demand, says Bhatti

Mahalakshmi scheme provides 280 crore free bus trips for women

Adani University and IIT Mandi Sign Five-Year Agreement to Enhance Research and Academic Collaboration

Ahmedabad, March 19: Adani University has signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mand

AB de Villiers Calls Virat Kohli the Heartbeat of RCB

New Delhi, March 19: Former Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) superstar AB de Villiers has praised Virat Kohli, calling him the foundation of the

Kunal Khemu Transitions from Actor to Director and Now Producer with Drongo Films

Mumbai, March 19: In Bollywood, many artists have reinvented themselves over time. Some began their careers in acting and later ventured into dir

The Pitt Season 2 Episode 11 release time, spoilers, schedule and how to watch: Global streaming timings worldwide

The Pitt Season 2 Episode 11 release time, spoilers, schedule and how to watch are detailed here. The report covers global release timings, episo

Pradyut Bordoloi Meets Amit Shah After Joining BJP, Strengthening Assams Political Landscape

New Delhi, March 19: In a significant development in Assams political arena, Pradyut Bordoloi, who recently joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJ

Swapan Dasgupta Claims Support from Rasbehari Constituency Amid Election Tensions

Kolkata, March 19: The assembly elections in West Bengal are heating up as the campaign intensifies. Voting will occur in two phases across the s

Alarming Education Gap: 28% of Pakistani Children Out of School, Girls Affected More

Islamabad, March 19: Nearly 28% of children aged 5 to 16 in Pakistan do not attend school, with girls being disproportionately affected. Local me

Cricket Star Tilak Varma Visits Peddi Film Set, Gifts Special Bat to Ram Charan

Hyderabad, March 19: The intersection of film and sports creates a unique experience for audiences. Recently, the trend of sports drama films has

All Indian Sailors and Ships in the Persian Gulf Region Safe, Confirms Government

New Delhi, March 19: The government announced on Wednesday that all Indian sailors in the Middle East are completely safe. No incidents involving

Many join BSP, office bearers announced

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 18: BSP J&K here today announced a major organizational expansion and strengthening of its cadre with the join

Odisha Congress to pursue alleged attempts to bribe its MLAs in Karnataka before Rajya Sabha election

The party will move Election Commission of India raising the bribery issue and seek its intervention

Haryana Rajya Sabha polls: Congress win nothing short of a hard lesson

Meanwhile, the BJP cornered the Congress over its allegations surrounding the Rajya Sabha polls, by mounting a sharp attack on the Congress

NIA Files Charges Against Three PLA Terrorists in Assam Rifles Truck Attack

New Delhi, March 19: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed charges against three members of the banned Peoples Liberation Army (PLA)

Japan Secures Final Spot by Defeating South Korea 4-1 in Womens Asian Cup Semifinal

Sydney, March 19: In a stunning performance, Japan triumphed over South Korea with a score of 4-1 in the semifinals of the Womens Asian Cup 2026.

Delhi CM announces 10 lakh each to family of deceased in Palam fire

The Chief Minister said that a magisterial probe has been ordered to ascertain the exact cause of the fire and to prevent such incidents in the f

Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Episode 11 release time, how to watch and what to expect: Global streaming timings worldwide, episode 10 recap

Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Episode 11 release time, how to watch and what to expect is confirmed for March 19, 2026. The episode continues Megumis f

Three die while cleaning septic tank in Raipur Hospital; incident sparks outrage over sanitation workers safety

The mishap took place at Ram Krishna Care Hospital in Pachpedi Naka area where the victims entered the nearly 20-feet-deep septic tank without an

JIH President Husaini Condemns Kabul Attack, Calls for Peace and Protection of Civilians

New Delhi, March 19: Syed Saadatullah Husaini, the President of Jamaat-e-Islami Hind (JIH), has strongly condemned the alleged Pakistani airstrik

How Maharashtra Legislature cleared the Freedom of Religion Bill, and why most of the opposition parties did not oppose it

Once the Governor gives his assent, Maharashtra will become the 13th State in India to have a legislation against forced conversions

Being Muslim in India Has Become a Crime: Waris Pathan

Mumbai, March 19: AIMIM leader Waris Pathan has strongly criticized the arrest of 14 young men during an Iftar party on a boat in Varanasi, where

Plea in Delhi HC flags fear of communal tension in Uttam Nagar ahead of Id

The plea has been moved by the Association for Protection of Civil Rights (APCR), which has sought urgent directions to the Delhi Police and the

Maharashtra Government to Implement Micro-Zoning for Circle Rates, Starting with MMR

Mumbai, March 19: The Maharashtra Legislative Assembly unanimously passed the Maharashtra Stamp (Amendment) Bill, 2026 on Wednesday. This bill ai

Stranded Indian students use Armenia, Azerbaijan to exit war-torn Iran, slow pace leaves parents anxious

Parents in Kashmir have expressed satisfaction over the opening of the Azerbaijan route

NC, PDP spar over Bill pertaining to land rights in J&K

NC legislator Tanvir Sadiq has submitted the J&K LandGrants(Restoration and Protection)Bill, 2025 to the J&K Assembly as a private members bill

Odisha suspends officials over fire tragedy

The disciplinary action was taken even as different inquiries were going on to find lapses leading to fire

Indian Government Approves 472 Crore Road Over Bridge for Tuna-Tekra Port

New Delhi, March 19: The Indian government has made a significant decision to enhance connectivity for the Tuna-Tekra Port in Gujarat. Union Mini

Telangana to Establish Nodal Agency for Floodplain Zoning, Says Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy

Hyderabad, March 19: Telanganas Irrigation Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy announced on Wednesday the formation of a dedicated nodal agency for flo

Zero tolerance for any kind of violence, intimidation: CEC

Meghalaya Extends Curfew Amid Violence Concerns in West Garo Hills

Shillong, March 19: Authorities in Meghalaya have extended the night curfew in the West Garo Hills district for an additional day due to rising t

Pharma Staff Hurt In Mini-Bus Accident Near Miyapur

Miyapur police said no complaint has been received so far, and details regarding the victims and the cause of the accident are being ascertained.

NIA Files Charges Against Three PLA Cadres in Manipur Attack

New Delhi, March 19: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a chargesheet against three cadres of the banned organization Peoples Libe

Teen Ends Life Over Alleged Love Failure

Police suspect she might have taken the drastic step after her parents refused her proposal.

Tharu Culture: A Pride of Uttarakhand, Says CM Dhami

Dehradun, March 19: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami addressed the Tharu Holi Mahotsav held in Khatima via virtual means from his r

Quote of the Day from Forrest Gump: 'My mama always said life was like'Inspiring quote from the Oscar Award-winning movie

Forrest Gump's iconic ox of chocolates quote highlights life's inherent unpredictability, a theme central to the Oscar-winning film. The movie c

Rajya Sabha bids farewell to 59 MPs; PM says no full stops in politics

Lok Sabha Clears 53 Lakh Crore Demands For Grants And Appropriation Bill For 2026-27

The Lok Sabha also passed the Appropriation Bill (2) Bill, 2026, moved by Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

Mizoram Municipal Corporation Elections Scheduled for April 21

Aizawl, March 19: The Mizoram State Election Commission (SEC) announced on Wednesday that elections for the 19-member Aizawl Municipal Corporatio

Why are US stock market indexes down today, and will S&P 500, Nasdaq and Dow Jones stay in red or turn green again? Wall Street fall, biggest gainers, losers, analysts insights, market outlook explained. Here's what investors should do now

Why are US stock market indexes down today, and will S&P 500, Nasdaq and Dow Jones stay in red or turn green again? US markets closed lower after

Aadhaar Emerges as the Worlds Largest Biometric Identification System with 1.34 Billion Active Users

New Delhi, March 19: Aadhaar has established itself as the worlds largest biometric identification system, boasting approximately 1.34 billion ac

Mirwaiz, Imran Ansari condemn Larijanis killing

Ansari, also a Shia cleric who heads the All J&K Shia Association, said, With deep sorrow and heavy hearts, we mourn the martyrdom of Larijani, H

Transgender Groups Protest Amendment Bill

Speakers highlighted the impact on daily life. At a time when I had just begun to feel that I could live with recognition as a human being, this

Tripura Elections Rescheduled to April 12 to Accommodate Tribal Festivals

Agartala, March 19: The Tripura State Election Commission (SEC) has rescheduled the elections for the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Co

Countries should consider vaccination for groups at highest risk of severe COVID-19 disease

The WHOs Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization recommends two doses of the routine COVID-19 vaccination per year, six months apart,

US Stocks Slump on Fears of Rising Oil Prices, Inflation and Interest Rates

The S&P 500 fell 1.1% and was on track for its first loss this week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 668 points, or 1.4%, with an hour

Over 34% of Voters Excluded from Electoral Roll in West Bengal

Kolkata, March 19: The judicial process in West Bengal has been completed as of Wednesday night, revealing that over 34% of voters have been excl

BJP demands Rahul Gandhis resignation over USCIRF report endorsement

The report has recommended sanctions on the Research & Analysis Wing (R&AW) and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)

Four Batsmen Who Scored Over 800 Runs in a Single IPL Season

New Delhi, March 19: The Indian Premier League (IPL) has seen numerous records set and broken over its 18 seasons. Players have entertained fans

Training Held For Officials In SIR Of Electoral Rolls In AP

These officials are also the deputy District Election Officers (DEOs) for carrying out the SIR 2026 operations in Andhra Pradesh.

U.S. Expands Visa Bond Program to 50 Countries, Requires $15,000 Deposit

Washington, March 19: The United States has announced an expansion of its visa bond program, set to take effect on April 2. The U.S. State Depart

6 Arrested, Adulterated Dairy Worth 11 Lakh Seized

The operation, based on credible information, was carried out near Ganj Bazar under Mahankali police station limits by the Task Force team along

West Bengal Government Assigns New Roles to 19 IPS Officers Removed by Election Commission

Kolkata, March 19: The West Bengal government has reassigned new responsibilities to 19 IPS officers who were removed from their positions by the