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Panchayati Raj, local body elections in Rajasthan set to get delayed

Population data submitted from districts to the commission were found to be incomplete and inaccurate in several instances, says sources

J&K Assembly admits Bill on reversing amendments made to Land Grants Act by L-G in 2022

The Government would like the House to deliberate on the matter in detail. After that, the Government will take a decision on whether to support

Government shelves periodic web logout for chat apps, extends SIM binding to December 31

The development gives tech firms until the end of the year to implement the requirement that SIM cards be in the same phone as chat app accounts

M.P. Congress MLA convicted in fraud case; likely to lose legislative membership

The court sent the legislator and another accused, Raghuvir Sharan Prajapati, to Tihar Jail and is likely to pronounce the sentence

Young Tigresses face stern test against Japan in opener

Pathum Thani (Thailand), April 1: The Indian U-20 womens national football team is set to kick off its AFC U20 Womens Asian Cup Thailand 2026 cam

Goalies shine as Lajong, Sreenidi share points

Hyderabad, April 1: Sreenidi Deccan FC and Shillong Lajong FC played out a goalless draw in a top of the table clash of the Indian Football Leagu

Suresh registers dominant win, Sachin edges through on Day 3

ULAANBAATAR, April 1: Indias Vishvanath Suresh and Sachin delivered impressive performances to secure victory for the country on Day 3 of the Asi

Indian shooters fail to reach finals in both mens and womens events

TANGIER (Morocco), April 1: Indian trap shooters failed to reach the finals in both the mens and womens events after two days of qualification ro

Younis unhappy with PCBs action against Naseem Shah

LAHORE, April 1: Former Pakistan captain Younis Khan is unhappy with the massive fine imposed on fast bowler Naseem Shah by the Pakistan Cricket

Rizvis unbeaten 70 helps DC beat LSG by six wickets

LUCKNOW, Apr 1: Sameer Rizvi gave ample display of his talent, coming in as an Impact Substitute, as Delhi Capitals cantered home by six wickets

Sports alphabet booklets launched in 21 languages

NEW DELHI, April1: In a unique multilingual initiative to develop sports culture in India, the Sports Alphabet Booklets were released simultaneou

How Mission Karmayogi is Rewriting Story of Indias Governance

Dr Jitendra Singh drjitendras@gmail.com Imagine a district collector in a remote corner of Rajasthan who has just been handed charge of an ambiti

Weatherald, Doggett handed CA central contracts; Maxwell, Konstas miss out

MELBOURNE, April 1: Cricket Australia on Wednesday handed maiden central contracts to opener Jake Weatherald and pacer Brendan Doggett while all-

At least two Trinamool candidates summoned by central investigating agencies ahead of polls

Trinamool leadership saysBJP is using central agencies to harass their candidates

KITG:Talawar, Nagini clinch gold medals to extend Karnatakas lead

RAIPUR, April 1: Race walker Dasharath Talawar and middle-distance runner Nagini added a gold medal each to table toppers Karnatakas tally while

Redrawing Jammu, Reimagining Kashmir Anatomy of a Politically Loaded Proposal

Col Ajay K Raina ajaykrraina@gmail.com The introduction of a private members bill by a legislator from the Kashmir Valley proposing the creation

Watch: NASA Launches Artemis II With 4 Astronauts For Historic Moon Mission

Artemis II Mission Lifts Off From NASA's Kennedy Space Centre

A weightlifter in action during the Khelo India Tribal Games 2026

A weightlifter in action during the Khelo India Tribal Games 2026, in Raipur. (PTI)

Yashodhara Raje Scindia to lead IOA ad-hoc panel

NEW DELHI, April 1: The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has constituted a four-member ad-hoc committee to run the affairs of the Equestrian Fede

Delhi court dismiss defamation case filed by wife of AAPs Somnath Bharti against Nirmala Sitharaman

A political opponent cannot be called to have defamed the other, when they are presenting certain scenarios against an opposite candidate, says c

The Rhythm of the Valley: Documenting Tribal Life Through Field Experiences

My book Aadivasi Laygatha, published by Shabdalay Prakashan, is an attempt to bring together these lived experiences and observations from the gr

Powerful 7.4 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Indonesia, Tsunami Warning Issued

Indonesia Earthquake: The quake, which was initially recorded at a magnitude of 7.8, hit at a local time of 6:48 am (2248 GMT) in the Molucca Sea

Controversy Erupts Over Naxalite Comment in Rajasthan, BAP MP Demands Apology for Tribal Insult

Jaipur, April 2: A political controversy has emerged in Rajasthan following a comment made during a discussion on Left-Wing Extremism (LWE) in th

Artemis II launch marks NASAs first crewed moon mission in 50 years - here's everything you need to know about the rocket launch

Artemis launch live: NASA's Artemis II mission successfully launched from Florida, marking the first crewed flight of the Artemis program and hum

West Asia war: PM chairs special CCS, assesses critical needs for common people

NEW DELHI, Apr 1: A special meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday reviewed th

Defense Minister Rajnath Singh Criticizes LDF and UDF, Claims Even God is Not Safe in Gods Own Country

Thiruvananthapuram, April 2: Defense Minister Rajnath Singh targeted both the Left Democratic Front (LDF) and the United Democratic Front (UDF) i

MLAs unite to voice concern over officers absence from Assembly

Imperative for officers to be present: Speaker House not being taken seriously, say legislators Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Apr 1: In a rare occasion,

LG chairs high level meeting to discuss SKUAST-J, IFPRI collaboration for Agricultural Transformation

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 1: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today chaired a high-level meeting to discuss a strategic collaboration bet

Prez Murmu, PM Modi take part in self-enumeration exercise as Indias first digital census begins

NEW DELHI, Apr 1 : President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday took part in the first self-enumeration exercise in Ind

Govt to adopt Rajasthan model for tourism stakeholders in J&K: CM

Tourists sometimes forced into uncomfortable situations *578 illegal constructions detected at destinations Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 1:

Border villages first line of defence, residents first face of India: LG

Officials must ensure required resources Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 1: Border villages are Indias first line of defence, and the resident

Govt accords sanction to authorization of funds under Rev Budget out of BE 2026-27

For power purchase funds to be released on monthly basis Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 1: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir today accorded

Dr Jitendra informs LS about Antariksh Venture Fund to promote Space StartUps

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Apr 1: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and MoS PMO, Per

Private Members bill on lease renewal introduced in Assembly, BJP calls it breach of trust

Bill to benefit super elite of Kashmir: Lone Avtar Bhat JAMMU, Apr 1: A Private Members Bill allowing renewal of leases of Government land was in

Akasa Air Issues Travel Advisory Amid Middle East Tensions, Suspends Flights to Doha, Riyadh, and Kuwait Until April 5

New Delhi, April 2: Akasa Air has issued a crucial travel advisory for passengers following a review of the ongoing tensions and security situati

UPI Records Historic 22.64 Billion Transactions in March: NPCI

New Delhi, April 2: The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) achieved a remarkable milestone in March, recording 22.64 billion transactions. This fig

Quote of the day by Thomas Edison: 'I owe my success to the fact that I never had a...' Life lessons on career growth, life and human nature by American inventor, who created a world-record by having 1,093 patents

Quote of the day by Thomas Edison highlights a statement about time, focus, and persistence from Thomas Edison. This synopsis explains quote of t

BJPs Bal Mukund Acharya Predicts Victory in Bengal and Assam Elections

Jaipur, April 2: Bal Mukund Acharya, a BJP legislator from Rajasthan, expressed confidence in the partys performance in the upcoming assembly ele

Special works undertaken to boost rail operations on Jammu-Katra section

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 1: Northern Railway has implemented a special Mega Block to restore normal train speeds at Bridge No. 163 on t

JKCCC delegation meets Financial Commissioner

*Seeks efficient policy framework Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Apr 1: A delegation of the Jammu & Kashmir Contractors Coordination Committee

UIDAI hosts UT-Level Training Workshop for Aadhaar Authentication Operators

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 1: The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), Regional Office Chandigarh, in association with Infor

Escalating Drug Crisis

The review of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan by LG comes at a time when UT is confronting a deeply disturbing and rapidly worsening drug addictio

SC advocate Nar Hari Singh delivers guest lecture at Global Law School in Sonepat

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 1: Supreme Court (SC) advocate Nar Hari Singh delivered a special guest lecture at O P Jindal Global Universit

Jammu Veteran League culminates

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 1: The Jammu Veteran League (Edition 2), a high-octane anti-drug cricket tournament organized by Samved

Chandeep wins Gold at 4th Para Taekwondo Cship

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 1: Chandeep Singh, an international Para Taekwondo athlete from Jammu & Kashmir, has brought glory to t

RKFC eyes comeback against Diamond Harbour FC

Excelsior Sports Correspondent SRINAGAR, Apr 1: Real Kashmir Football Club (RKFC) is preparing for its second home game of the Indian Football Le

Jodhamal Public School holds workshop

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 1: Jodhamal Public School hosted an insightful and engaging workshop for its faculty on the theme Impact of Ma

Wrestling competition held in Rajouri

Excelsior Sports Correspondent RAJOURI, Apr 1: Police Station Kandi, District Rajouri, organized a Mega Wrestling Competition titled Dangal Khara

Quote of the day by Neil Armstrong: 'I think we're going to the moon because it's in the nature of the human being to...' - lessons on space exploration and why humans are driven to face challenges by the first person to walk on the moon and Apollo 11 commander

Quote of the day by Neil Armstrong: Neil Armstrong's profound words reveal that humanity's drive to explore, like reaching the moon, stems from a

Cops Bust Online Trading Scam, 9 Arrested From Andhra Pradesh

The fraud was detected after a complaint was filed regarding an online investment scam

Major Meeting Scheduled Between IAF and HAL for Tejas Mark 1A Delivery Clarity

New Delhi, April 2: The Indian Air Force (IAF) is eagerly awaiting the Tejas Mark 1A. The delivery deadlines have been missed multiple times, but

Waris Pathan Calls for Eradication of Naxalism and Terrorism

Mumbai, April 2: AIMIM leader Waris Pathan has responded to Union Home Minister Amit Shahs statements on Naxalism, asserting that both Naxalism a

NASAs historic Moon mission with four astronauts: Artemis II Launch LIVE

New AI Curriculum Launched for Students in Grades 3 to 8

New Delhi, April 2: The Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has introduced a new CBSE curriculum focused on computational thinking and ar

Parental Care Is Also Daughters' Duty: Telangana HC

Justice Reddy expressed serious concern over the growing number of disputes reaching the court under the Senior Citizens Act.

LSG Faces Disappointing Defeat Against DC in IPL 2026, Sets Unfortunate Record

Lucknow, April 2: In a disheartening turn of events, the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) were bowled out for just 141 runs against the Delhi Capitals

Exciting Job Opportunities at SIDBI for Banking Professionals

New Delhi, April 2: A great opportunity has emerged for those aspiring to work in the banking sector. The Small Industries Development Bank of In

Election Commission Reviews Preparations for Upcoming Polls in Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry

New Delhi, April 2: The Election Commission of India held a review meeting with polling officials and central observers on Wednesday. The meeting

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Zeenat Aman Reveals Challenges Faced with Amitabh Bachchan on Don Set

Mumbai, April 2: The cult classic action-thriller film Don, released in 1978, remains unforgettable. Discussions about its third sequel, Don-3, a

Zhao Leqi Meets High-Level Austrian Delegation in Beijing

Beijing, April 2: Zhao Leqi, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National Peoples Congress of China, met with a high-level delegation from

Tribunal Upholds 5-Year Ban On NSCN (K)

The Tribunal said there was sufficient material to conclude that the group was engaged in activities amounting to waging war against the Governme

Rising Oil Prices Accelerate Electric Vehicle Development

Beijing, April 2: Recently, international crude oil prices have seen a continuous rise, leading to an increase in domestic refined oil prices. Th

Rymbui exhorts students to aim high, crack UPSC CSE

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 1: Education Minister Lahkmen Rymbui on Tuesday called on the states youths to raise their aspirations and strive

Regulated parking measure eases traffic in Laban locality

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 1: The state governments initiative to regulate roadside parking has begun showing results, with Laban becoming o

Election Commission Reviews Preparations for Assembly Elections in Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry

New Delhi, April 2: The Election Commission of India held a comprehensive review meeting on Wednesday regarding the preparations for the assembly

Delhi Government Sets Ambitious Green Action Plan to Plant Over 7 Million Trees

New Delhi, April 2: The Delhi government has announced an ambitious target under its Green Action Plan (GAP) for 2026-27, aiming to plant over 7

Sukhwinder Singh Praises Subhash Ghais Musical Simplicity at Cadence Film Festival

Mumbai, April 2: The renowned director and producer Subhash Ghais music school, Whistling Woods International, is hosting a three-day event, the

Two Minors Held In Burglary Case, 20 Tolas Of Gold Recovered From Them

The minors are involved in the theft of around 20 tolas of gold ornaments and 10 tolas of silver items from the house within the Fourth Town poli

Indian Students to Learn Cutting-Edge AI Skills, Says Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan

New Delhi, April 2: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announced the launch of an AI and computational thinking curriculum for students

Navy was minutes away from striking Pakistan from sea during Operation Sindoor: Admiral Tripathi

Operation Sindoor demonstrated exemplary readiness and resolve of the Indian Navy, as its units undertook swift deployment and maintained a highl

Rakesh Bedi Embarks on New Projects Following Dhuraandhar-2 Success, to Share Screen with Varun Dhawan

Ujjain, April 2: Following the success of Dhuraandhar-2, actor Rakesh Bedi, who portrayed the politician Jameel Jamali, has commenced shooting fo

Dow Jones, S&P 500, Nasdaq gain as Trump signals possible end to Iran conflict: Intel, Eli Lilly, Alphabet, Meta, lead rally today and oil prices fall here's how US stock market starts April

Dow Jones, S&P 500, Nasdaq today April 1: Stocks surged on Wednesday, led by major tech companies, as optimism grew regarding a potential end to

Mohammad Shami Sets Record for Most Wickets on First Ball in IPL History

New Delhi, April 2: Fast bowler Mohammad Shami has made history in the Indian Premier League (IPL) by becoming the only bowler to take a wicket o

Siby George Meets Tajikistans Foreign Minister to Discuss Bilateral Relations

Dushanbe, April 2: Siby George, Secretary (West) of Indias Ministry of External Affairs, met with Tajikistans Foreign Minister, Sirojiddin Muhrid

BJP Gains Momentum in West Bengal, Says Kiren Rijiju

New Delhi, April 2: In the lead-up to the West Bengal assembly elections, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has responded to Chief Minister Mamata Bane

CM flags safety lapse after alarm goes off unexpectedly mid-event

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 1: Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Wednesday raised serious safety concerns after an unexpected alarm went off

Meghalaya raises 2 SDRF battalions

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 1: In a major push to strengthen disaster preparedness and response, the Meghalaya government on Wednesday raised

Shillong school temporarily shut down for failing to introduce Khasi as subject

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 1: The Madanrting Dorbar Shnong, supported by the Khasi Students Union (KSU), temporarily shut down a Hindi-mediu

CoMSO sets 45-day deadline for revision of electoral rolls

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 1: The Confederation of Meghalaya Social Organisations (CoMSO) has urged the state government to immediately impl

Indias Diesel Exports Reach Seven-Year High, Benefiting Australia

New Delhi, April 2: Indias diesel exports to Southeast Asia surged to their highest level in over seven years in March. This increase is driven b

Waltair Railway Division Posts Record 11,598 Crore Revenue In FY 202526

Passenger traffic rose to 33.42 million, up 6.6 per cent

Police to seek cancellation of accuseds firearm licence in Shillong road rage case

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 1: East Khasi Hills Superintendent of Police Vivek Syiem on Wednesday said the police will move the District Magi

Young Tigresses set for stern test against Japan in U20 Asian Cup opener

The match will kick off at 18:30 IST at the Thammasat Stadium in Pathum Thani, and will be streamed live on FanCode, according to the All India F

Nominations invited from EKH for 2027 Padma Awards

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 1: The Deputy Commissioner of East Khasi Hills has invited nominations from individuals in the district for the P

IFL 2025-26: Goalkeepers Shine in Thrilling Draw Between Sreenidhi Deccan and Shillong Lajong

Hyderabad, April 2: The Indian Football League (IFL) 2025-26 witnessed an exhilarating match on Wednesday, as Sreenidhi Deccan FC and Shillong La

Indian President Orders Probe Against AP Dy Speaker

The order comes in the wake of Jai Bheem Rao Bharat Partys P. Suresh Kumar complaining to the office of the President of India seeking an inquiry

BJP Leader RP Singh Questions Mamata Banerjee on Election Integrity

New Delhi, April 2: BJP leader RP Singh has raised questions regarding the impact of official transfers on elections, responding to Mamata Banerj

Wayne State fire today: What sparked the blaze at the historic Maccabees Building on the Wayne State University campus and was anyone injured?

Wayne State fire: A fire erupted on the 11th floor of Wayne State University's historic Maccabees Building on Wednesday afternoon, prompting a sw

Sanjay Nirupam Highlights Increased Oil Supply from Iran Amid Ongoing Conflict

Mumbai, April 2: Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Nirupam has commented on the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran. He noted that tensions