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DUBAI, Mar 15: The United Arab Emirates reported a new missile attack Sunday morning, a day after Iran called for the evacuation of three major UAE ports, threatening for the first time a neighbouring countrys non-US assets. Tehran accused the United States of using ports, docks and hideouts in the UAE to launch strikes on Kharg Island, home to the main terminal handling Irans oil exports, without providing evidence, as the war showed no signs of ending. US President Donald [] The post Latest: U

Guwahati, Mar 15: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday alleged that the Congress, during its previous 15 years of rule in Assam, pocketed Rs 150 crore per annum from the state healthcare budget. Inaugurating and laying the foundation stone for healthcare projects worth Rs 2,092 crore in Assam, Shah said the BJP works for affordable healthcare for all sections of society and lauded Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for bringing the states medical facilities at par with states like [] The post

NEW DELHI, Mar 15: Basmati rice exporter Amir Chand Jagdish Kumar(Exports) Ltd is set to launch its Rs 440 crore initial public offering (IPO) on March 24. The public issue will close on March 27, while the anchor investor bidding is scheduled to take place on March 23, according to the red herring prospectus (RHP). The Haryana-based companys proposed IPO will comprise a fresh issue of equity shares entirely, with no offer-for-sale (OFS) component. The company plans to utilise the [] The post Ba

Srinagar, Mar 15: Terming the handing over of appointment letters to the next of kin of terror victims as a form of sharansthli (support), Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday said the initiative aims to help affected families rebuild their lives through employment opportunities. LG Sinha presented appointment letters to the next of kin of 50 terror victims under the Compassionate Appointment Rules at Lok Bhavan Auditorium here. I am presenting sharansthli (support) to terror victims and th

Srinagar, Mar 15: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday after visited Asias largest tulip garden said that is already displaying vibrant colours, though it is still about a week away from reaching full bloom. In a post on X, Chief Minister Omar wrote, Got a sneak preview of Asias largest tulip garden in Srinagar earlier today. The garden is still 7-8 days away from its full bloom but its already bursting with colour. CM Omar said that, [] The post Asias Largest Tulip Garden 78

Chandigarh, Mar 15: Punjab Police on Sunday said it has arrested six persons who were allegedly part of a cross-border arms and drug smuggling module having links with Pakistan-based smugglers. Amritsar police also recovered six sophisticated pistols, 60 live cartridges and 3.51 kg heroin from the accused, Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said. Preliminary investigation revealed that the accused, having links with Pakistan-based smugglers, were facilitating the supply of weapons and narco

NEW DELHI, Mar 15: Startup baby products maker Baby Forest is targeting tie-ups with premium babycare hospitals to open about 100 kiosk type stores as part of its sales network expansion strategy, according to its Founder and CEO, Gagan Agarwal. The Noida-headquartered firm, which has a range of ayurveda-based premium baby skincare products along with other items for infants and kids, is targeting a revenue of Rs 250 crore in the next five years, Agarwal told PTI. The company had [] The post Bab

NEW DELHI, Mar 15: Foreign investors withdrew Rs 52,704 crore (approximately USD 5.73 billion) from domestic equities in the first fortnight of March amid escalating tensions in West Asia, the depreciation of the rupee, and concerns over the impact of high crude oil prices on Indias growth and corporate earnings. The latest sell-off comes after foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) infused Rs 22,615 crore into Indian equities in February, the highest monthly inflow in 17 months. Prior to that, FPIs

NEW DELHI, Mar 15: A second trade investigation launched by the US into alleged forced labour practices across 60 economies, including India and China, is expected to place particular scrutiny on Beijing amid allegations of forced labour in the Xinjiang region, think tank GTRI said on Sunday. Indias exports of solar panels, electronics and garments to the US may also face closer scrutiny under this new US investigation into forced labour in global supply chains, the Global Trade Research Initiat

NEW DELHI, Mar 15: The combined market valuation of the top-10 domestic firms eroded sharply by Rs 4.48 lakh crore last week, in tandem with a steep decline in equities, with banking majors State Bank of India and HDFC Bank taking the biggest hit. Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex tanked 4,354.98 points or 5.51 per cent, and the NSE Nifty dropped 1,299.35 points or 5.31 per cent as surging crude prices raised concerns over inflationary pressures and global economic [] The post Mcap of top-10 f

NEW DELHI, Mar 15: Escalating tensions between the United States and Iran are likely to keep financial markets volatile in the near term, with market experts highlighting both risks and potential opportunities for investors amid the uncertainty. N. ArunaGiri, CEO of TrustLine Holdings, said that historical trends suggest markets often witness the sharpest corrections in the initial days of geopolitical conflicts. Almost without exception, in most crises, the bulk of the price damage-particularly

Ganderbal, Mar 15: Traffic on the SrinagarLadakh highway was halted again on Sunday after fresh snowfall occurred at Zojila Pass shortly after authorities had allowed vehicles to proceed from Sonamarg towards Kargil, officials said. The temporary reopening came after the highway remained closed for six consecutive days due to heavy snowfall that had led to accumulation of snow along the Zojila axis. Authorities had earlier launched snow clearance operations from both sides of the highway followi

Jaipur, Mar 15: Former Union minister Mani Shankar Aiyar has rejected allegations that he made casteist remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, asserting that his comments were directed at the prime ministers character and not his caste. The bureaucrat-turned-politician also said that he is called the child of Macaulay for speaking English, and questioned whether PM Modi knows Tamil. Speaking on the controversy surrounding his alleged past remarks, Aiyar said he never described PM Modi as

New Delhi, Mar 15: The government has barred households with piped cooking gas (called PNG) connections from retaining or obtaining subsidised domestic LPG connections, even as the sector regulator pushed city gas distributors to accelerate PNG rollout to ease pressure on cooking gas supplies amid global energy supply disruptions. In a notification issued on March 14, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas amended the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Regulation of Supply and Distribution) Order, 2000

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New Delhi, Mar 15: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has cancelled the Class 12 board examinations scheduled between March 16 and April 10, 2026, for students studying in CBSE-affiliated schools across several Middle Eastern countries. In a circular, the Board said the decision was taken after reviewing the feasibility of conducting examinations and considering inputs and requests received from schools and local authorities in the affected regions. According to the circular, the ca

New Delhi, Mar 15: The Congress on Sunday said the Chabahar port now not being on the horizon for India is the second strategic setback to the countrys Central Asian diplomacy after the closure of its air force base in Ayni in Tajikistan. Hitting out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh alleged that continuity in governance is an essential reality that is never acknowledged by the self-obsessed PM. Beginning in the late 1990s, India [

New Delhi, Mar 15: Airlines, including IndiGo and Air India, on Sunday issued advisories regarding disruptions to flights to the United Arab Emirates, particularly Dubai, as the evolving West Asia crisis has led to operational restrictions and schedule changes in the Middle East. In a post on X, IndiGo informed passengers that flight operations in Dubai have been further restricted, leading to modifications in schedules. Update: Due to the evolving situation in the Middle East, flight operations

New Delhi, Mar 15: Indian armed forces should be able to deal with the current security threat and anticipate challenges ahead, and build capabilities which will enable them to effectively fight future wars, former Army chief Gen Manoj Pande (retd) said. In his address at an event here, he also said that where national interests are involved, we see the primacy of military force or military power, and cited examples of the prolonged Russia-Ukraine war and the West Asia conflict [] The post Armed

NEW DELHI, Mar 15: The Election Commission will announce dates for assembly polls on Sunday evening. Polls are due in West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Assam and Puducherry. The poll authority has convened a press conference at 4 pm to announce the schedule. The terms of these legislative assemblies are ending on different dates in May and June. Final electoral rolls of the four states and the Union territory of Puducherry have been published as part of the Special Intensive [] The post EC To Ann

SRINAGAR, Mar 15: The army on Sunday said that it has foiled an infiltration bid along the Line of Control in Uri sector of Jammu and Kashmir, killing a Pakistani terrorist. Based on a specific intelligence input provided by #JKP regarding an infiltration attempt, a joint operation was launched on intervening night of 14-15 Mar 26 in Gen area Buchhar, Uri sector, Srinagar-based Chinar Corps of the Army posted on its X handle. It said troops spotted suspicious movement of [] The post Pakistani Te

Nishikant Khajuria nishikant.khajuria@gmail.com As holy Navratras approach, local stakeholders in Katra the base camp of Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine are anticipating that the upcoming year will be kinder than the last when Pahalagam terror attack followed by Indo -Pak war like situation and then natural calamities cast a long shadow over the yatra dealing a heavy blow to the local economy and tourism-dependent businesses in the town. According to official reports , total pilgrim footfall in 2025 w

KOLKATA, Mar 14 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the ruling TMC, accusing it of opposing the SIR of electoral rolls to shield infiltrators and alleging that illegal immigration under its rule had altered West Bengals demographic balance, turning Hindus into minorities in several areas ahead of the assembly elections. Addressing a massive rally at the iconic Brigade Parade Ground here, Modi framed the upcoming assembly polls as a decisive battle for the states

Ashok K Razdan akrazdan6@gmail.com Digital banking has emerged as one of the most transformative developments in Indias financial landscape. With the rapid expansion of smartphones, affordable internet connectivity, and government-backed initiatives such as Digital India, financial transactions have steadily shifted from physical bank branches to mobile screens. The numbers reflect this dramatic change but they also underline the growing need for vigilance against digital fraud. If we take the

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Mar 14: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today called upon the people to introspect and contribute in social progress. Ask yourself: What am I doing for my community? What legacy am I building for the people? What inheritance do I wish to leave for future generations? The answers within you will reshape our tomorrow, the Lieutenant Governor said. The Lieutenant Governor was speaking at the release event of the book Mehsoos-Stories of social transformation at DIPR

Mahi Charak mahicharak06@gmail.com For centuries, the quiet town of Samba in Jammu and Kashmir has carried forward a unique textile tradition known as Calico printing. Once widely known for its beautifully hand-printed bed sheets called Chheenta, Samba earned the reputation of being the City of Sheets. This traditional craft, created through hand-block printing on cotton fabric, reflects the artistic heritage of the Dogra region and the skilled craftsmanship of local artisans. Calico printing in

Excelsior Correspondent BARI BRAHMANA, Mar 14: Gagan Jain was elected as the president, Birpur Small Scale Industries Association (BSSIA), for which elections were held here today. The elections for six posts of the Birpur Small Scale Industries Association, Bari Brahmana, were held today in a very smooth and peaceful manner at the Association Office in Birpur. 100 % voting was observed, reflecting full participation from all eligible voters. Among others wo were elected included Ankur Jain was

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Mar 14: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today inaugurated the Almond Blossom Festival-2026 at Badamwari (Almond Alcove), titled Badam Vaer Blooms, in Srinagars historic old city, heralding the arrival of spring in Kashmir. Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said that the Almond Blossom Festival symbolizes Kashmirs timeless connection with nature and its vibrant cultural traditions. Badamwari has always been a cherished part of Srinagars heritage. The bloo

Jammus rights being repeatedly snatched Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 14: Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders and party MLAs strongly criticized the National Conference-(NC) led Government for what they termed as a blatantly biased and unjustified decision regarding the creation and distribution of posts in medical institutions across Jammu and Kashmir. Click here to watch video A press conference was jointly addressed by MLA Jammu North, Sham Lal Sharma, MLA Samba, Surjit Singh Sal

Dr Anoop Singh dranoop8998@gmail.com On one side stand friends, trends, and the desperate need to belong. On the other, the weight of a familys dreams. In between a young person, gasping for breath. Picture a fifteen-year-old sitting at her desk late into the night. On her phone, notifications pour in her friends are out, laughing, sharing reels, living what appears to be a carefree life. On her table, a stack of textbooks and a handwritten note from her [] The post Todays youth caught between

NEW DELHI, Mar 14: India on Saturday condemned Pakistans air strikes inside Afghan territory, asserting that Afghanistans sovereignty and territorial integrity should be fully respected. India condemns the air strikes by Pakistan in Afghanistans territory, leading to the death of several civilians and destruction of civilian infrastructure, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said. This is yet another act of aggression by a Pakistani establishment that remains hostile to the i

NEW DELHI, Mar 14 : Under the Leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Indias healthcare sector has undergone transformative expansion in infrastructure, medical education and access to affordable care in the last decade, Union Health Minister J P Nadda said on Saturday. Addressing the convocation ceremony of Teerthanker Mahaveer University in Moradabad, Nadda said that in the last eleven years, India has witnessed a significant expansion of premier medical institutions. The number of All Ind

KOCHI, Mar 14 : Kerala Law Minister P Rajeev on Saturday said the state government has decided to take over Sadgamaya, the residence of former Supreme Court judge and ex-law minister Justice V R Krishna Iyer, to establish an international-level legal research and study centre there. In a Facebook post, Rajeev said the decision to take over the residence and set up the centre under the Law Department was taken at the state Cabinet meeting held on Friday. The promise [] The post Govt to take over

MOHALI, Mar 14 : Shortly after Union Home Minister Amit Shah slammed the Punjab government over various issues, including the drug menace in the state, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann hit back at the BJP-led Centre on Saturday, accusing it of failing to take strict action following a big drug seizure at a Gujarat port. Mann pointed out that preventing smuggling across the international border is primarily the Centres responsibility. Stopping drug smuggling from across the border is the Centres resp

NEW DELHI, Mar 14 : India has repatriated the non-essential crew members of an Iranian warship that docked in Kochi on March 4 amid the escalating military conflict between Iran and the US. Over 50 of the 183 crew members have stayed back as the ship, IRIS Lavan, remains in Kochi, people familiar with the matter said. External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the ships non-essential crew members, as well as several stranded Iranian nationals, left India on board [] The post Non

SHIMLA, Mar 14: Sales of induction stoves and electric burners witnessed a sharp surged in the Himachal Pradesh capital as residents and businesses grapple with the availability of commercial LPG cylinders. The crisis has hit the hospitality sector hard, forcing hoteliers and dhaba owners to switch to electric appliances to keep their kitchens functional. Domestic consumers are also stocking up on these units for emergency use. Diveyesh, an appliance showroom owner, said both commercial and dome

THANE, Mar 14 : The family of a 36-year-old software engineer, who was killed in a road accident in 2024, was awarded Rs 2.14 crore in compensation at a Lok Adalat in Thane district of Maharashtra on Saturday. Principal District and Sessions Judge S B Agrawal handed over the compensation cheque to the victim Omkar Prakash Joshis wife Dhanashree (35) and his 70-year-old mother Pradnya Prakash Joshi. According to the claim details, Omakar and his colleague were travelling from Mumbai [] The post T

VARANASI, Mar 14 : Distribution of prasad at the Annapurna temple in Varanasi has been impacted due to a perceived shortage of LPG cylinders, even as authorities in Uttar Pradesh reiterated that there is no supply crunch and warned of strict action against hoarding and black marketing. Mahant Shankar Giri Maharaj claimed the temples ann kshetra is facing a severe shortage of cooking gas, making it difficult to prepare prasad for devotees. Earlier, gas agencies used to supply one or [] The post L

Police being deployed to control rush at gas outlets We have sufficient stocks of LPG, petrol, diesel: SLC Gopal Sharma JAMMU, Mar 14: Amidst LPG crisis in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, the consumers are unable to make online booking of domestic/ commercial gas cylinders and receive booking SMS or the OTP from the concerned HPCL, IOCL and BPCL Companies, while police assistance is being sought by the gas agency dealers to control the huge rush and deal [] The post Amid LPG crisis, co

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 14: Heritage School hosted an Orientation Programme at its amphitheatre to welcome new students of Classes I and II along with their parents for the academic session 2026-2027. The event commenced with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp by Principal Akash Pradhan, Guest speaker Dr Richa Sharma, Vice Principal Rashmi Thakur, Founder Headmistress Vandana Jasrotia, and Headmistress Hemneet Kour. Headmistress Kour shared the schools vision of holistic learning, wh

J&K placed on Indias export map Avtar Bhat KATHUA, Mar 14:Union Minister of State with Independent Charge for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences Ministries, Dr Jitendra Singh today laid the foundation stone of Rs 600 crore major Multi NationalCompany and pharmaceutical manufacturing facility at village Gadadhar in district Kathua. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The project, with investment of over Rs 600 to 700 cr, is being set up by Orchid Pharma with facilitation from Biot

Centre starts identification of locations Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 14: Union Minister for Power Manohar Lal Khattar today said the Central Government has started identification of locations for setting up new hydropower plants in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp In an interview to a national newspaper, he said the construction has resumed on three to four projects that were earlier stalled while additional projects are being plann

Tehran targets US Embassy in Iraq, UAE port DUBAI, Mar 14: A missile struck a helipad inside the US Embassy compound in Baghdad and debris from an intercepted Iranian drone hit an oil facility in the United Arab Emirates as the US-Israel war with Iran entered its third week Saturday. Associated Press images showed a column of smoke rising over the embassy compound in the Iraqi capital and a fire in the Fujairah port in the UAE that broke out [] The post Iran strikes back after US bombs oil-criti

Kumar Rohit write2kumarrohit@outlook.com Nestled in the cedar-scented quiet of the Kullu Valley in Himachal Pradesh stands the Gauri Shankar Temple of Naggar. Dating back to the 12th century, this enduring stone edifice is celebrated as a magnificent relic of the Gurjara-Pratihara architectural tradition. Yet, beyond its historical grandeur-as seen in the accompanying photographs of the temple and its central deity-lies a theological marvel that offers a timeless perspective on one of humanitys

SEOUL, Mar 14: North Korea today fired about 10 ballistic missiles toward the eastern sea, South Koreas military said, staging its own show of force as the rival South conducts a joint military exercise with the United States. South Koreas Joint Chiefs of Staff said the missiles were fired from an area near the North Korean capital of Pyongyang, but didnt immediately say how far they flew. Japans Defense Ministry said the weapons landed in waters outside the countrys exclusive [] The post North

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Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 14: The Jammu and Kashmir Police have constituted a seven-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the assassination attempt on former Chief Minister Dr Farooq Abdullah in Jammu district earlier this week. According to an order issued by IGP Jammu Bhim Sen Tuti, the incident took place on the night of March 11, 2026, at Royal Park Banquet Hall in the Greater Kailash locality here when Dr Farooq Abdullah, who is also the president of the [] The post SIT

NEW DELHI, Mar 14: There is no shortage of fertilisers in the country in view of the West Asia conflict, the government said on Saturday, asserting that current stocks of urea and other crop nutrients remain more than adequate. External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said New Delhis partners have also assured it of uninterrupted fertiliser supplies. What I can tell you is that India has more than adequate stocks of fertilisers at this point of time, especially for the [] The post

For the tears entrenched deep in eye The pain was endured only by thee For nights spent without sleep in the eye The cries were heard only by Almighty For the days spent without smile on face The glum was felt by tranquil tree For the evenings bereft of joy and charm The setting sun sensed the lack of calm For the lingering fear soliciting a ray of beam Equanimity seemed like a distant dream The wounds afflicted deep in [] The post The Broken Childhood appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

YANGON, Mar 14: Pamela Contis substitutes played a decisive role as the Indian U-17 womens football team staged a dramatic late comeback to defeat Myanmar 3-2 in the second of two international friendlies at the Thuwunna Stadium here on Saturday. The hosts led at the end of the first half through Hnin Wint War Kyaw (12th) and Min Htone May Zitar (45th), who netted on either side of Alva Devi Senjams (33th) equaliser. Deep in the second half, Indias substitutes [] The post India U-17 women secure