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Northern Railway To Operate Regular Delhi-Kashmir Parcel Train Service From April 17

JAMMU, Apr 15: The Jammu Division of Northern Railway on Wednesday said it will operate a Joint Parcel Product-Rapid Cargo Service (JPP-RCS) trai

Iran Participating in World Cup, FIFA President Confirms

Iran's participation in the global tournament had been thrown into doubt by the war with the United States and Israel that broke out on February

Vijayscampaign draws huge crowd, brings city to a halt

Most tariff refunds facing denial if importers dont opt in

Most US importers who paid $166 billion in tariffs later struck down by the Supreme Court may miss out on refunds because they have not registere

Difficult for court to rule on centuries-old religious beliefs: CJI Surya Kant

Israel-Iran war LIVE: U.S. warns that buyers of Iranian oil could be hit with sanctions

We have told countries that if you are buying Iranian oil, that if Iranian money is sitting in your banks, we are now willing to apply secondary

Need for joint response of INDIA bloc on delimitation, women reservation bills: Omar Abdullah

J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said both the proposed increase in the Lok Sabha seats and womens representation need to be examined collectivel

From dropping bombs to pressuring banks: US pivots to economic warfare on Iran

The Trump administration is shifting its Iran strategy towards economic pressure, threatening secondary sanctions on countries doing business wit

Live: Iran Threatens to Disrupt Gulf Trade in Response to US Naval Blockade

Mediators efforts to extend a U.S.-Iran ceasefire made progress as the two sides are expected to hold another round of negotiations, regional off

Iran May Offer Free Passage To Ships Through Oman Side Of Hormuz: Report

The war has resulted in the largest-ever disruption of global oil and gas supplies due to Iran's interruption of traffic through the strait, whic

Attacks on merchant shipping completely unacceptable: EAM S Jaishankar

Far-Right Polish MP Draws Outrage With Swastika On Israeli Flag

Berkowicz, a member of the far-right nationalist Konfederacja (Confederation) opposition party, brandished the paper flag, with the Nazi symbol r

Can courts ban public appearance of naked sadhus of Digambar sect?, asks TDB

Morning Digest: Pak Army chief Munir reaches Iran for peace talks; Door-to-door visit by Census enumerators in eight States/U.T.s from today, and more

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This Bengaluru popup reimagines dates through food, culture, and community

With Khajoornama, Chef Taiyaba Ali blends regional Indian cuisines, craft, and immersive storytelling into a multi-sensory dining experience cent

Morning Brief Podcast: Quantum Leap: Indias Amaravati Bet

Is Erika Kirk really in danger right now? Erika Kirk security threats spark campus event cancellation but how serious are these very serious threats facing the Turning Point USA CEO?

Search interest in Erika Kirk security threats jumped sharply within hours of her sudden withdrawal. The Turning Point USA CEO canceled her Unive

Indian Envoy Meets US Trade Representative Amid Trade Deal Talks

Indian Ambassador to the US Vinay Mohan Kwatra met US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and former National Security Adviser Robert O'Brien her

Tax return postmark rules 2026: 1-day delay risk Will mailing taxes last minute make your IRS filing late?

A 1-day delay can now make your return late. The tax return postmark rules 2026 have changed how the IRS reads mailing dates. Many taxpayers stil

SMVDUs SCSE students participate in Industry Speaks 2.0 at IIT Jammu

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 15: Students of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU) made a strong academic impression at the prestigious

Mediators push closer to extending Iran ceasefire

CAIRO, April 15: Mediators are edging closer to extending the fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran ahead of its April 22 deadline

Israeli soldiers drive through southern Lebanon, as seen from Northern Israel

Israeli soldiers drive through southern Lebanon, as seen from Northern Israel, on Wednesday. (PTI)

Verify FASTag vehicle numbers, NHAI to banks

Vladimir Putin likely to take part in Brics summit in India

Balen Shah holds cabinet meeting for key decisions

KATHMANDU, April 15: Prime Minister Balen Shah has called a cabinet meeting for Wednesday at 4 PM at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council

China, Russia should restore UN authority: Xi

BEIJING, April 15: Chinese President Xi Jinping told Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov that China and Russia should work more closely to res

Japanese proverb of the day, A quiet river runs deep - True strength does not announce itself loudly; it grows quietly within, steady, patient, and....

Japanese proverb of the day: Over 70% of leaders now value emotional intelligence over loud confidence. The Japanese proverb of the day A quiet r

Zelenskyy expands arms deals to resist Russian invasion

KYIV, April 15: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraines top priority is securing more support from allies to expand air defence systems as Ru

India's trade gap shrinks in March, swells in FY26

India's trade deficit saw a reduction in March as the West Asia conflict disrupted trade flows. Exports and imports both declined, narrowing the

Stock markets surge over 1 pc amid US-Iran talks optimism

Mumbai, April 15: Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty surged over 1 per cent on Wednesday as hopes of renewed diplomatic engagement between

Nari Shakti: From Promise to Power

-A Historic Act, A National Resolve- Tarun Chugh Where women are honoured, there divinity resides. This ancient Sanskrit wisdom is no longer mere

A relook on Career options

Prof K S Chandrasekar kscnair@gmail.com Knowledge as the supreme purifier in education. In this world, there is nothing as purifying as knowledge

Womens Commission sets up panel to probe alleged sexual harassment at TCS Nashik

In a statement, the Commission said the panel will visit the facility on April 18 to conduct an on-the-spot inquiry, examine the circumstances le

12L households in 11 states/UTs self-enumerate for Census 2027

War and Global Economy

Prof M K Bhat drmkb1963@gmail.com Iran-America war has rattled the geopolitical and geo economic atmosphere of the world. The closure of Strait o

Will map every drug hotspot, hit each one like surgical strike: LG

Pak orchestrated smuggling to fund terrorism Not a single accused will be spared Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 15: Drug abuse isnt just a la

Decks cleared for setting up of Private Varsities in J&K as LG gives nod to bill

Govt to frame rules, set up Expert Committee Proposals start reaching, told to wait for Panel Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Apr 15: Clearing decks for se

CM rededicates renovated War Memorial, attends 78th Raising Day of JAK LI Regimental Centre

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Apr 15: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today rededicated the renovated War Memorial and attended the 78th Raising

Govt working on new incentive policy to boost industry: Omar

CM refuses to cut inaugural ribbon in tricolor Delimitation in J&K benefitted particular party Fayaz Bukhari SRINAGAR, Apr 15: Chief Minister Oma

Lok Bhavan J&K celebrates Foundation Day of Himachal Pradesh

LG releases activity calendar of JKAACL Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, 15 Apr: Jammu Kashmir Lok Bhavan today celebrated the Foundation Day of Hi

Mamata deindustrialised Bengal, encouraged corruption: Rajnath Singh

Uncertainty over Rohits availability for MI-PBKS IPL clash

MUMBAI, Apr 14: Uncertainty prevailed over Rohit Sharmas availability for the Indian Premier League clash between Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings

Registration begins for annual Amarnath Ji Yatra on 556 bank branches across country

JK Bank sets up 110 branches, PNB 310 Avtar Bhat JAMMU, Apr 15: The registration for 57-day long annual Amarnath Ji Yatra in South Kashmir Himala

Dr Jitendra delivers lecture on AI for Sushasan, proposes AI-Driven Smart Governance

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI Apr 15: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology; Earth Sciences and Minister of

Gopesh enters U-17 Badminton final

Martyrs Memorial Badminton tourney Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 15: Gopesh Singh entered the final of the Under-17 boys singles on t

Police uncover cross-border drug links in Lau Gujjar case; 3 held, 8-10 detained

Say accused sold 630 Kg heroin worth approx Rs 792 crores Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 15: In a major breakthrough, Jammu and Kashmir Polic

TVK cadres struggle to match campaign of Dravidian majors

Will drop 'false' cases against Gorkha netas, says Amit Shah

Modi-Trump talks open new chapter in strategic friendship: Gaurav

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, April 15: BJP spokesperson and convenor, International Affairs, Gaurav Gupta today termed the recent telephonic co

Bridging Learning Divide

For too long, the DIETs in Jammu and Kashmirs border districts have operated in the shadow of their urban counterparts comparatively under-resou

Dubais Gilded Gateway loses its Luster as the West Asian War hits Big

By T N Ashok For six decades, Dubai International Airport was the ultimate proof of concept: that a city conjured from desert sand could outshin

ABVP protests against Cluster University over exam date sheet

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 15: The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), Jammu Mahanagar today staged a protest against the Controll

JU VC releases book on innovation & sustainability

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 15: Vice Chancellor, University of Jammu (JU), Prof Umesh Rai, today released a book titled Innovation and Sus

Songsak jolo mande sootgiparangoni sak 15-ko police-rang rima

WILLIAMNAGAR: Adita salrangna skang, Songsak jolo donggipa Dagal Nachikol songo, beenni gita cholgri onggipa mande saksako, doke siatanio jak don

Chibinang-o Miriam-ni statue-ko nisie galanina sak 6-ko rimaha

TURA: Reanggipa March jao, Garo Hills-o adita salrangna sosojengjeng ongangani somoio, akawe jolo donggipa Chibinang Bazar-o Miriam-ni statue ba

AI tool for inclusive development: Vice President

NEW DELHI, Apr 15 : Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Wednesday called for embracing artificial intelligence as a force for greater good, sayin

B R Ambedkars legacy honoured at UN HQ special event

UNITED NATIONS, Apr 15 : The legacy of B R Ambedkar and his ardent advocacy for cultivating constitutional morality was honoured at a special eve

Nasir Aslam Wani meets several delegations

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Apr 15: Advisor to the Chief Minister, Nasir Aslam Wani Sogami today met several delegations at his residence i

Lucknow slum fire: Rajnath Singh directs relief efforts; Akhilesh demands high-level probe

LUCKNOW, Apr 15: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday expressed concern over a massive fire that

Garo Hills-ni songrangko Achik bimingchi mingchina NGCO dabia

TURA: Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC)-ni ningo Sixth Schedule ajao gaakgipa pilak songrangkon Achik bimingchi mingchina gita Niksa

SWGH-o Intensified Screening Drive-ko ongata

AMPATI: South West Garo Hills ajao Tuberculosis (TB), high blood pressure aro diabetes mangipa manderangko senggnang masina manna gita April-ni 1

Why is GreenTech Selective?

Editor, I write to express my deep resentment at the ongoing selective hunger strike undertaken by the Chairman, Greentech Foundation, Meghalaya.

Abhishek Sharma, Axar Patel added to NADA's RTP for second quarter of 2026

Abhishek and Axar have replaced Smriti Mandhana and Shreyas Iyer in the latest list of 348 sportspersons in the RTP who will be required to share

Shillong Bypoll 2026: Sympathy, Strategy, and Sanbor Shullai

By Bhogtoram Mawroh Over the last couple of weeks, there have been speculations that Sanbor Shullai, BJP MLA from South Shillong, is being projec

A Life Composed in Chords, Soil, and Care: The Legacy of Dr J.L Sailo Ryntathiang

By Maitphang Syiem Some people are known best not by their titles, but by what they did in the ordinary hours: the evenings after rounds, the mor

Could you be affected? Millions could lose bank access heres what you need to know

Over 5% of U.S. households already lack full banking access, and the Trump executive order debanking millions Americans impact could sharply incr

ED seizes assets worth over Rs 160 cr of Shyam group firm

34 medals in 16 years, Hockey Jharkhand has emerged as women's hockey powerhouse

Jharkhand has seen significant development in hockey infrastructure, particularly in the construction of astroturfs between 2014 and 2026

Assamese Miss Home On Rongali Bihu

Participants said music, particularly songs by Zubeen Garg, formed a key part of informal celebrations, with friends gathering to sing and dance,

At heart of ED's Bengal probe is an illegal transport challan system called 'Lala Pad'

AI In Telangana Schools

The School Education Department is rolling this out in partnership with Amazon Future Engineer and Pi Jam Foundation.

Letters to the Editor April 16, 2026

Average daily LPG bookings back to pre-conflict levels: Government

No Compromise On Workers' Rights, Strict Action For Violations: Yogi Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday said there will be no compromise on the rights, dignity and social security of workers,

Infosys ropes in 7-time Grand Slam Champion Carlos Alcaraz as global brand ambassador

Gandhi Hospital Hit By Power Cuts, Patients Express Distress

The hospital RMO, who was on duty, explained that no doctor had proper sleep as they faced power cuts and generator overload problems on Tuesday

Adelbert flags Badri Rai link in resort project

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 15: North Shillong MLA Adelbert Nongrum on Wednesday strongly opposed the proposed Rs 300Rs 330 crore luxury reso

Womans murder: Accused killed victim in fit of rage

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 15: East Khasi Hills Police on Wednesday made a major disclosure in the murder of 39-year-old Eilang Phawa, claim

Songsak PwD murder case: 15 accused held

From Our Correspondent WILLIAMNAGAR, April 15: In a major breakthrough in the murder of a Person with Disability (PwD) that took place on March 8

Man absconding for 39 years in rape case arrested

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Apr 15: A man accused in a rape case registered in 1987 was arrested in Budgam district on Wednesday, nearly 39

5-year-Old Girl Dies After Being Locked In Car

The victim, identified as Perni Sharanya, was the daughter of Sathish and Gayatri. Police said the child, while playing outside in the afternoon,

IPL 2026 | Shreyasadvice to Wadherais play without any pressure

The youngster, who has struggled for form with just 27 runs in three innings, was keen to pick his captains brain on rediscovering his rhythm

What is Bab el-Mandeb? The critical trade route Iran threatens to shut down

The Iran Red Sea trade threat has intensified sharply, with tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz falling below 10% of its normal daily vol

Govt places 7 AEEs as I/C Executive Engineers

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 15: The Jammu and Kashmir Government today ordered the adjustment of Seven In-Charge Executive Engineers (Mech

Justice Katakey files 37th interim report on coal illegalities

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 15: The Thirty-Seventh Interim Report has been filed by Justice (retd) B.P. Katakey Committee in connection with

Man arrested on minor daughters rape charges

From Our Correspondent NONGPOH, April 15: Ri-Bhoi police have arrested a man for allegedly sexually assaulting his nine-year-old daughter repeate

China Is Largest Trade Partner Again, Deficit At Record High

Indias exports declined to countries, including Netherlands, the UK, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, Australia, France, and South Africa.

Replace non-Garo villages with Garo names: GH group

From Our Correspondent TURA, April 15: Following the growing demand for deletion of non-tribal names from the GHADC electoral rolls, a new demand

Kindness is half the govt job done: CM

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 15: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Wednesday delivered a message that went beyond policy, funding, and infrast

Conrad urges teachers to look beyond routine classroom duties

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 15: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Wednesday urged teachers to look beyond routine classroom duties and recogn