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Congress criticises BJP for gas shortages, highlighting public suffering amid viral videos of long queues in Uttar Pradesh

A woman collapsing and fainting in line reveals the complete breakdown of the governments distribution system, and the value of public life is no

U.S. will permanently close consulate in Peshawar, Pakistan, its closest mission to Afghanistan

The department notified Congress this week of its intent to close the consulate and said it would save $7.5 million per year, while not adversely

Madhya Pradesh govt directs Collectors to review LPG supply arrangements, prevent black marketing

In a letter dated March 10, the govt has asked the collectors to regularly review the stock availability as well as suggest potential alternative

Trump administration estimates Iran war cost at over $11 billion in six days, source says

The war on Iran has cost the U.S. at least $11.3 billion in its first six days, with officials estimating a potential $50 billion funding request

Iran-Israel war LIVE: Israel launches fresh wave of strikes on Beirut, Tehran after attack by Hezbollah, IRGC

The UN Security Council passed a resolution calling for Iran to immediately halt its attacks on Gulf states

Trump administration kicks off new process to try to replace tariffs struck down by U.S. Supreme Court

Trump and his team have made clear that they're seeking to replace the hundreds of billions of dollars in lost revenues after the Supreme Court's

CBSE Board Exams 2026 Live Updates: 12th English Exam Today; Check Syllabus And Marking Scheme

CBSE Board 2026 Class 12 English Exam LIVE Updates: The Class 12 English paper began today at 10:30 am and will conclude at 1:30 pm.

India, China Among 16 US Trading Partners Hit By Trump's '301' Tariff Probes

The Donald Trump administration in the United States has launched new unfair trade practice investigations into 16 key trading partners in a move

US to permanently close consulate in Pakistan's Peshawar, its closest mission to Afghanistan

The State Department will permanently close its consulate in Peshawar, Pakistan, a key diplomatic mission near the Afghan border. This closure, p

EU warns Iran conflict could push the bloc's inflation above 3%: Report

The European Union faces a potential inflation surge above 3% this year. This scenario hinges on sustained high oil and gas prices due to the Mid

Hezbollah Says Targeted Israel With Dozens Of Rockets In New Operation

Lebanon's Iran-backed group Hezbollah said on Wednesday it had launched rockets and advanced missiles at northern Israel as part of a new operati

IEA to Release 400 Million Oil Barrels to Cut Prices: Trump

Trump said the record release of oil would help stabilise global energy supplies and bring down prices

Video: Farooq Abdullah Survives Assassination Attempt From Point-Blank Range

J&K National Conference President Farooq Abdullah, who was attending a marriage ceremony on Wednesday evening, survived an assassination attempt

NC President Farooq Abdullah Miraculously Escapes Gunshot In Jammu; Accused Arrested

Jammu, Mar 11: National Conference president and former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah had a miraculous escape when a gunman op

Trump says 'not finished yet' with strikes on Iran; asks oil companies to use Strait of Hormuz

President Trump urged oil companies to use the Strait of Hormuz, asserting Iran is paying a heavy price for 47 years of global damage. He highlig

LIVE: Pentagon Says First Week of Iran War Cost USD 11.3 Billion

The Trump administration had previously indicated it would be sending Congress a request for supplemental funding for the war, but that appears t

Morning Digest: Attempt to kill Farooq Abdullah thwarted in Jammu; Centre asks States to provide security to LPG supply chain, and more

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Three northern States, Chandigarh review fuel supply, anti-hoarding measures amid West Asia conflict

Punjabs AAP government tabled a resolution in the State Assembly on the Union governments failure in foreign policy and its impact on the country

Morning Brief Podcast: SPRs to LPG: How Far Will Historys Biggest Oil Shock Reverberate?

US launches unfair trade probe into India & 15 other countries

The administration of Donald Trump has launched a new trade investigation into excess industrial capacity across 16 major trading partners after

Hyderabad is low on commercial LPG and weddings may be unlikely casualty

Hyderabad:The wedding invitations had already gone out. Guests were flying in from abroad, or trying to, through the flight disruptions that the

Scholarship announced for women producers to attend Cannes Film Markets impACT Lab

Women in Film India (WIF India) has announced a scholarship for emerging women producers from India to participate in the impACT Lab programme at

Maamla Legal Hai S2 trailer promises more fun, peculiar court cases

The makers of Maamla Legal Hai have finally released the trailer of its highly awaited second instalment on Wednesday. Starring Ravi Kishan in th

Michael: Makers announces early access screenings for Michael Jackson biopic

Lionsgate has announced that its upcoming biographical drama Michael will debut in limited early-access screenings two days before its official t

Iran conflict halts oil flows, nations tap strategic stock

This move marks the largest-ever coordinated strategic oil release, surpassing the 182.7 million barrels released during the Ukraine war in 2022,

Dubai financial & tech hub acts on Iran threat

Iran war: The developments follow the closure of US diplomatic missions in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) after last week's attack near the US co

Sensex, Nifty drop 2% on rising crude, Middle East tensions

MUMBAI, March 11: Indian equity markets witnessed a sharp sell-off on Wednesday, with benchmark indices ending nearly 2% lower after a brief rebo

Rupee slips 16 paise to 92.01 vs USD

MUMBAI, March 11: The rupee declined 16 paise to settle at 92.01 against the US dollar on Wednesday, pressured by a surge in global crude oil pri

Lord Sear real name, cause of death, net worth, career and family: DJ and SiriusXM host Steve Watson dies at 54. Here's early life and tributes

Lord Sear real name, cause of death, net worth, career and family details have drawn attention after the DJ and radio host died at 54. Steve Wats

NR opens executive waiting lounge at Srinagar Railway Station

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Mar 11: Taking a step towards improving passenger amenities, the Jammu Division of Northern Railway (NR) today

Iran War Cost US Over $11 Billion In 6 Days: Report

Officials from President Donald Trump's administration estimated during a congressional briefing this week that the first six days of the war on

CII J&K presents policy recommendations on Ease of Doing Business to CS

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 11: The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Jammu & Kashmir presented a set of policy recommendations on Ea

School of Business Studies in CUJ rated AAA+ in B-School ranking

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 11: The Central University of Jammu has achieved a significant milestone as its School of Business Studies has

No need to panic, says PM on energy crisis, asserts nation will overcome situation like covid-19

KOCHI (Tamil Nadu), Mar 11 : Amid the LPG shortage triggered by the West Asia conflict, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday appealed to peo

The Iran war is getting complicated

Harsha Kakar kakarharsha@gmail.com US Presidents have always believed they are beyond global institutions and have the power to overthrow regimes

Corruption and Employees Recruitment in Jammu and Kashmir

Ram Rattan Sharma internetzonejammu@gmail.com Corruption in public employment has emerged as one of the gravest crisis in Jammu and Kashmir syste

G7 leaders agreed to examine option of escorting ships to navigate freely in Gulf

The statement was issued after French President Emmanuel Macron had convened a call with G7 leaders to discuss the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran and i

Jammu and its identity at a crossroads

Anil Kumar Sharma anil.kumar.sharma9419@gmail.com Anyone who has grown up in Jammu carries certain images that never fade. The slow mornings of t

Modi speaks at TN rally, reassures public on LPG shortage, attacks DMK corruption

Modi also inaugurated Rs 5,650 crore projects to create thousands of jobs for youth, underscoring development and infrastructure improvements, in

Jaishankar, Irans Araghchi discuss maritime security and regional tensions

TRHRAN, Mar 11 : External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar held a telephone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghc

Lavrov, Jaishankar discuss West Asia situation

MOSCOW, Mar 11 : Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a telephonic conversation on Wednesday du

Navneets hat-trick powers India team to 4-1 win over Wales at World Cup Qualifiers

HYDERABAD, Mar 11: Navneet Kaur scored a hat-trick as India secured a dominant 4-1 victory against Wales in a Pool B clash at the womens hockey W

IPL first phase schedule announced amid travel concerns caused by war in West Asia

NEW DELHI, Mar 11: Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru will take on Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2026 opener in Bengaluru on March

Hyd: Army Chief visits Defence Management College, Highlights Need for Tech-Driven Transformation

HYDERABAD, Mar 11: Chief of the Army staff (COAS) Upendra Dwivedi, visited the College of Defence Management (CDM) in Secunderabad here Tuesday a

Iranian drones hit near Dubai International Airport, wounding 4 people, though flights continue

DUBAI, Mar 11: Two Iranian drones hit near Dubai International Airport on Wednesday, wounding four people, though flights continue, authorities s

Dr Jitendra interacts with Ethiopias women MPs, shares Indias best practices in governance

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Mar 11: Interacting with a delegation of 32 women parliamentarians from Ethiopia here today, Union Minister of

India imported over 18,842 MTs of uranium from 2008-09 to 2024-25 for reactors: Govt in LS

NEW DELHI, Mar 11: India imported 18,842.60 metric tonnes (MTs) of uranium in different forms for its reactors between 2008-2009 and 2024-2025 un

Chief Secy reviews road safety measures across J&K

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 11: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today chaired a comprehensive review meeting of the Transport Department to a

Parihar excels at Golf Federation of India tourney

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 11: The grand final of the Golf Tournament, organised by the Golf Federation of India at Karma Lake Lan

FBI warned California that Iran could launch drones at the West Coast: report; Trump says not worried

We have no additional information on the timing, method, target, or perpetrators of this alleged attack, the FBI alert in February reportedly sai

Motion to remove Speaker brought to satisfy Rahul's ego: BJP

US war on Iran costs estimated $11.3 billion in six days

Congressional concern is rising over depleted military stocks, prompting Trump to meet defence contractor executives to ensure resupply.

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya leads push for F1 revival in India, meets FMSCI officials

It is also learnt that the FMSCI has offered to facilitate a meeting between Mr. Mandaviya and the Formula One management, which is headed by for

Rahul Gandhi targets PM Modi, says it's the 1st time opposition leader was gagged

Govt reconstitutes Establishment -cum-Selection Committee

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 11: Jammu and Kashmir Government has reconstituted the Establishment-cum-Selection Committee. According to a f

Dr Devraj assigned Principal GMC Doda charge

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 11: Dr Devraj Dogra, Professor & Head, Department of Dermatology, Government Medical College (GMC) Jammu, has

2 killed at Kawar Hydro Project

Excelsior Correspondent KISHTWAR, Mar 11: Two persons working in the under construction Kawar Hydro Electric Project lost their lives in two diff

3 held with intoxicant substance

Excelsior Correspondent DODA, Mar 11: Police here today arrested three persons and recovered intoxicant Charas-like substance from them. On the d

Samba police seizes four dumpers for illegal mining

Excelsior Correspondent SAMBA, Mar 11: Continuing its drive against illegal mining, Samba police has seized four dumpers in the jurisdiction of P

India must scale up to achieve USD 350 Billion textile economy: Giriraj Singh

NEW DELHI, March 11 : Union Minister of Textiles, Giriraj Singh, on Wednesday stressed the need for the countrys textile sector to expand its glo

Healthcare reach being expanded across J&K: Sakeena

*Inaugurates newly constructed PHC at Kharote in Kathua Excelsior Correspondent KATHUA, Mar 11: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social

You turned us into terrorists, says TMC MP as opposition slams Birla

Smriti Mandhana leads Indian presence as Richa, Deepti land deals in women's draft for The Hundred

The League will start on July 21 and conclude on August 16

With Rs 11,000-crore projects, PM Modi woos Keralam

Rock-Bottom: Meghalaya Crickets Crisis and a Hope for Redemption

By Patrick Kurbah When Meghalaya Cricket Association received full recognition from the BCCI in 2018, it was supposed to be the dawn of a new era

Nitish Kumars Exit: The Quiet Coup in Bihar

By Rajdeep Sardesai I allied with the BJP of Vajpayee ji which believed in constitutional values. As a secular leader, I cannot be part of a BJP

I rely on my instincts, do not depend on data: Gambhir

The coach lauded Suryakumar Yadav as a phenomenal leader

PM Modi to give land deeds to Assam tea workers

Trump says will tap U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve to try to reduce gasoline prices

He didn't specify how many barrels of oil the U.S. would release

Don't Want To Leave Early: Trump Vows To Finish The Job In Iran

President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the United States must finish the job in Iran -- hours after suggesting the war could be over soon bec

Tamil Nadu wants a government for every family, not for just one family, says PM Modi

DIPR condoles demise of Subhash Gupta

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 11: The Directorate of Information and Public Relations (DIPR) Jammu and Kashmir , under the chairmanship of D

Two found in unconscious condition, one dies

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Mar 11: In two separate incidents, a young man was found dead under mysterious circumstances at Gandala while a

Bovine smuggling bid foiled

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 11: Akhnoor Police has foiled an attempt of bovine smuggling and rescued two animals during naka checking at G

One held with heroin like substance

Excelsior Correspondent RAMBAN, Mar 11: Police here today arrested one person and recovered heroin-like narcotic substance from him. Cops led by

Lady narco smuggler arrested

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Mar 11: Investigation in a NDPS case led to arrest of a lady narco smuggler from Anantnag. While investigating

One held with stolen gold-silver, cash

Excelsior Correspondent DODA, Mar 11: Police here today solved a theft case registered at Police Station Gandoh. After the case was registered in

India outclasses Wales, seals a World Cup berth

India produced a commanding display to defeat Wales 4-1 in the World Cup Qualifiers at the G.M.C. Balayogi Hockey Ground

Govt launches online booking system for Meghalaya Houses

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 11: Booking accommodation at Meghalaya Houses located in different parts of the country has now gone digital with

UK will never trust him again: Starmer faces Commons wrath after Mandelson-Epstein files dropped

Motion for Speaker's removal defeated after fiery debate in Parliament

LIVE | Trump pivots to domestic economic issues as Iran warns of oil price surge; lambasts Massie

UN Security Council demands Iran halt attacks on Gulf states

The resolution was passed by 13 votes with two abstentions

TGSET 2024: HC Rejects Plea To Review History Paper-II Results

The TGSET examination was conducted on September 10, 2024 following a notification issued on May 4, 2024

Quote of the day by Douglas Adams: 'One of the most important things you learn from the internet is that there is no...' - lessons on technology, social media and humanity by The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy creator

Quote of the day by Douglas Adams: His insightful quote highlights the internet's ability to reveal our shared humanity. He suggests the perceive

U.S. forces have knocked out 28 Iranian mine-laying ships: Trump

U.S. military gave a figure of 16 mine-laying boats destroyed on Tuesday (March 10, 2026)

22 Caught For Drunk Driving, Court Imposes Fines And Jail Term

The court imposed a fine of 10,000 each on 21 offenders

Opposition to submit notice to Parliament this week to seek motion for CECs removal

Inter-State Robbers Arrested In Hindupur

Police teams had been searching for the accused and later identified the involvement of a gang from Uttar Pradesh

Ceramic units in pottery town of Khurja face closure amid the West Asia crisis