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President Murmu lauds Akshaya Patra Foundation for serving 5 billion meals to schoolchildren

NEW DELHI, Mar 17 : President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday attended an event at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre to commemorate the milestone

Health insurance priority for govt, to cover all by 2033: Sitharaman

NEW DELHI, Mar 17 : Health insurance is a priority for this government and it is expected that the country will have insurance for all by 2033, F

Harmanpreet moves to 7th, Mandhana retains top spot in womens ODI rankings

DUBAI, Mar 17: India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur moved up to seventh even as her deputy Smriti Mandhana continued to hold on to the top spot in the

Modi Govts policies ensured Indians protection, energy security: Khatana

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Mar 17: Senior BJP leader and MP Rajya Sabha (Nominated ), Gulam Ali Khatana, today lauded the proactive and d

Xis books burnt in Nepal college; China lodges protest

KATHMANDU, Mar 17 : Multiple copies of a book by Chinese President Xi Jinping were burnt at a college in Nepal, leading to the Chinese mission he

Police holds Martyrs Memorial Cricket tourney

Excelsior Sports Correspondent KISHTWAR, Mar 17: District Police Kishtwar organized a Martyrs Memorial Cricket Tournament at the Sports Stadium i

Israel says striking Basij militia in Tehran after leader killed

The military launched new strikes targeting more than 10 different posts across Tehran.

Admission scam busted in Jammu, consultancy booked

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 17: A major fraud involving lakhs of rupees has surfaced in Jammu, where several parents were allegedly cheate

IAP organises workshop on Pneumonia Assessment & Care

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 17: The Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP), City Branch Jammu organized the PACE Pneumonia Assessment; Care E

PK reiterates division of Kashmir into 2 UTs

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 17: Reiterating further restructuring of the region, including the division of Kashmir into two Union Territor

LPG supply disruptions amid West Asia tensions may strain power sector in J&K

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 17: Escalating tensions involving the United States, Israel and Iran in West Asia have begun to cast a shadow

Wangchuk hopes for meaningful dialogue

NEW DELHI, Mar 17: In his first public remarks after being released from jail, activist Sonam Wangchuk on Tuesday said he wanted to see the devel

Plus 2 Lecturers express dismay over non-serious approach of SED

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 17: The monthly meeting of All J&K +2 Lecturers Forum was held under the chairmanship of R S Salathia, Chairma

Cross-voting: Cong initiates action against MLAs

NEW DELHI, Mar 17: Allegations of horse trading of MLAs erupted as Rajya Sabha elections saw cross-voting in Bihar, Odisha and Haryana, with the

JKSA urges EAM to facilitate return of 200 Indian students from Iran

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Mar 17: The J&K Students Association (JKSA) today urged External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to intervene ur

Postal Deptt launches premium services

NEW DELHI, Mar 17: The Department of Posts on Tuesday rolled out three premium services, with 24-hour and 48-hour delivery guarantees for urgent

Strong Economic Performance in China During Early 2026

Beijing, March 18: The National Bureau of Statistics of China released key economic figures for the first two months of 2026 on March 16. The dat

Marnus Labuschagne Appointed Captain of Hyderabad Kingsmen in PSL

New Delhi, March 18: Marnus Labuschagne has been appointed as the captain of the Hyderabad Kingsmen franchise in the Pakistan Super League (PSL).

Kangana Ranaut Criticizes Bollywood Over Cheap Publicity in Controversial Song Debate

Mumbai, March 18: Actress and MP Kangana Ranaut has responded to the controversy surrounding the song Sar Ke Chunar Teri from the film KD: The De

National Farmers Fair: Agriculture is Not Just a Livelihood, But the Soul of Farmers, Says Ramkripal Yadav

Bhagalpur, March 18: The second day of the three-day National Farmers Fair and Exhibition 2026, held at Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour, wi

Outbreak of Meningitis in the UK: Two Students Dead, Minister Links Infection to Nightclub

London, March 18: A recent meningitis outbreak in the UK has resulted in the tragic deaths of two students, raising alarm among health agencies.

Raghav Chadha Criticizes Bank Charges Impacting the Poor

New Delhi, March 18: Raghav Chadha, a Member of Parliament from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), raised concerns in the Rajya Sabha regarding penalties

Maharashtra Government Focused on Public Welfare, Claims Eknath Shinde

New Delhi, March 18: Eknath Shinde, the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, addressed the states political landscape and the functioning of the

Israel Vows To Neutralise Iran's New Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei

Israel's military on Tuesday vowed to hunt down and eutralise Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei, after saying it had killed the Islamic

Exciting Job Opportunities at IIT Delhi: Apply for Non-Teaching Positions by April 8

New Delhi, March 18: A fantastic opportunity has emerged for those aspiring to work at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi. The instit

After revocation of suspension, Congress MPs insist protest was for Opposition rights, question Speaker

Congress MPs, whose suspension was revoked, asserted their dignified protest aimed at securing the right for LoP Rahul Gandhi and other oppositio

CBI Arrests Fugitive in Long-Standing Bank Fraud Case

New Delhi, March 18: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has achieved a significant breakthrough in a long-pending bank fraud case by arres

Hyderabad Youth Courage Page Restricted In India

Hyderabad Youth Courage (HYC) and followed by over eight million users,

Minister Ashish Sood Unveils Bharat Yuva Connect Initiative to Empower Youth

New Delhi, March 18: Minister Ashish Sood of the Delhi government provided insights on the Bharat Yuva Connect initiative on Tuesday. During a pr

Achieved Martyrdom: Iran Confirms Death Of Security Chief Larijani

Iran's Supreme National Security Council on Tuesday confirmed the death of its chief Ali Larijani, after Israel said it had killed him in an air

Sonam Wangchuk Advocates for Meaningful Dialogue After Release from Detention

New Delhi, March 18: Activist Sonam Wangchuk from Ladakh stated on Tuesday that the governments willingness to engage in creative and meaningful

PIB Debunks Fake BSNL KYC Suspension Claims

New Delhi, March 18: A message claiming that Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has suspended its KYC (Know Your Customer) process under the dir

Akshaya Patra Celebrates 25 Years of Service, Crosses Historic 5 Billion Meals Milestone

President Murmu underscored the significance of a nourished and educated society in realizing our national resolve to build Viksit Bharat by the

Claude down, when will AI chatbot be back up, and how to fix API error 500 message? Claude outage affected regions, service status updates

Claude down, when will AI chatbot be back up, and how to fix API error 500 message remains a top search as users report outages. Thousands faced

Karnataka Assembly Speaker Issues Warning Over Delayed Responses to Legislators Questions

Bengaluru, March 18: Karnataka Assembly Speaker U.T. Khader has expressed serious concern regarding the governments delay in responding to legisl

NDC Officials Meet CM Bhupendra Patel, Eager to Learn About Gujarats Development Journey

Gandhinagar, March 18: On Tuesday, a delegation of members participating in the National Defence College (NDC) study program from New Delhi met w

Hyderabad Scientist Dr. Venkatesh Devanur Elected President of World Neem Organisation

The organisation aims to boost neem cultivation

Erased two names on the punch card, many more to follow: Netanyahu

Netanyahu claimed to have eliminated Iranian leader Ali Larijani, the Secretary of the countrys Supreme National Security Council and Basij force

BJPdiluting rural job scheme: Chhattisgarh Congress stages protest

Nitish Kumars Rajya Sabha Move Sparks Discontent Among Bihars Public, Says Anand Mohan

Patna, March 18: Former MP Anand Mohan has expressed dissatisfaction over Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumars decision to join the Rajya Sabha. In

Russia is joining U.S.-Iran war? Moscow is sharing satellite imagery, drone technology with Tehran, claims report

Donald Trumps indignant response to allies refusal to get involved in the war underscored that the conflict now in its third week and causing re

Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma Meets Central Ministers in New Delhi to Discuss State Development

New Delhi, March 18: Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma met with several central ministers and senior BJP leaders on Tuesday in New Delhi.

The Rise of Navin Nischal: From Gold Medalist to Bollywood Star

Mumbai, March 18: In the 1970s, Hindi cinema saw the emergence of many new talents, but few carved a distinct identity through their education an

Ensuring good nutrition for a child is an investment for Viksit Bharat: President Murmu

Controversy Erupts Over Iftar Party on Ganges in Varanasi

Mumbai, March 18: S.T. Hasan, a leader of the Samajwadi Party, has criticized a video showing Muslim youths hosting an Iftar party on a boat in t

Is Israeli PM new video with US envoy AI generated? Benjamin Netanyahu death rumors explained

Is Israeli PM new video with US envoy Mike Huckabee AI generated? question trends as videos show him alive. Social media claims AI use, finger gl

Centre and State government have failed to manage LPG shortage: NCP-SP leader Jayant Patil

LPG shortage has created a panic situation in Maharashtra with people queuing outside the distribution centres

BJP Lawmakers Storm Telangana Assembly with Farmer Grievances, Demand Crop Insurance and Loan Waivers

Led by party MLAs A Maheshwar Reddy, Palvai Harish, and Payal Shankar, the saffron brigade gathered at the Martyrs Memorial in Gun Park before ma

Indias West Asia reset more sinned against than sinning

India needs balance, sensitivity and agility to leverage emerging opportunities in West Asia

NHRC Issues Notice Over Controversial Song Sarke Chunar Featuring Sanjay Dutt and Nora Fatehi

New Delhi, March 18: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has raised serious concerns regarding the new song Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke featu

A bit of a blur over Indias new carbon credit plan

The strategy requires distinct focus on both smokestack and soil initiatives

Overzealous probe as fatal to prosecution as tardy ones: SC

Nothing at all: On Sonam Wangchuks release, Ladakh

The Centre must negotiate in good faith with Ladakhi leadership

Biryani Yummy When Cooked on Firewood

Some hotels removed soups, Chicken 65, roti from menu

Nitish Kumar kicks off fourth phase of Samriddhi Yatra in Bihar

On the first day, he visited Bhagalpur and Banka where he inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of 641 projects worth 1151 crore.

National Development Council Delegation Reviews Amaravatis Progress with AP CS

The CS stressed apart from constructing the capital, the focus is on balanced regional development.

Governement withdraws Jan Vishwas bill from Lok Sabha to amend certain provisions

Congress Celebrates Rajya Sabha Victory in Haryana, Accuses BJP of Horse Trading

New Delhi, March 18: Congress leaders expressed their joy over the partys victory in the Rajya Sabha elections in Haryana, calling it a triumph f

Quote of the Day by George Orwell: 'War is Peace, Freedom is'Inspiring quotes by the author of dystopian novel Nineteen Eighty-Four

George Orwell's enduring words, particularly War is Peace, Freedom is Slavery, Ignorance is Strength from Nineteen Eighty-Four, serve as a potent

Tamil Nadu: Rs 23.28 Crore Cash And Goods Seized

The demand for exempting the covering of statues and images of past leaders was raised at the all-party meeting held in Chennai after the announc

The Legacy of Siddheshwari Devi: The Thumri Queen of Varanasi

Varanasi, March 18: The narrow lanes of Kashi, known as the city of Shiva, have resonated with the fragrance of music for centuries. Born on Augu

Truck Collides with Under-construction FOB at Mehdipatnam

The bridge is an HMDA project aimed at improving pedestrian safety in Mehdipatnam.

Neymar left out of Brazil squad for World Cup warm-ups

Brazil are set to play France on March 26 in Boston and Croatia on March 31 in Orlando ahead of the tournament in the United States, Mexico and C

AP Power Utilities Well-Prepared To Meet Future Power Demand

APCPDCL chairman and managing director P. Pulla Reddy said the in-house publication will provide engineers and professionals a platform to stay u

India Announces Visa Relief Measures for Foreign Nationals Stranded Due to Conflict

New Delhi, March 18: The ongoing conflict in West Asia has left many foreign nationals unable to depart from India, as their flights have been ca

Uproar in Haryana Assembly after Congress secures wafer thin win in Rajya Sabha polls

Congress MLAs raised slogans of vote chor, gaddi chhod and stormed the well of the House

Maharashtra Launches LPG Helpline Amid Supply Concerns

Mr. Bhujbal made the statement in the Legislative Assembly while responding to concerns over shortages of petrol, diesel, and domestic and commer

Chaitra Navaratri: Time for New Beginnings & a Spiritual Reset

Chaitra Navaratri symbolizes renewal, growth and fresh beginnings. In many ways, the festival is a time to pause, reflect and realign life with p

Beeda Mastan Raises Food Safety Issues in Rajya Sabha

Mastan Rao urged the centre to scale up training infrastructure, particularly in states like Andhra Pradesh, to boost employment in solar, wind a

Congress Legislators Behavior Deemed Unbelievable and Unfortunate by Shakeel Ahmed Khan

Patna, March 18: Shakeel Ahmed Khan, a senior Congress leader, has described the failure of three Congress legislators to vote in the Rajya Sabha

'Very foolish mistake': Trump slams NATOs inaction as allies reject Hormuz escort mission in Iran

AP to Install Smart LED Street Lighting Across ULBs to Cut Costs and Emissions

EESL is executing the project at a competitive rate of 175 per light per month, inclusive of GST.

Belagavi: 495 Fake Rs 500 Notes Seized, Four Held

Police said they seized 495 counterfeit Rs 500 notes from the accused.

Prison outbreak: On the health crisis in Indias prisons

Indias overcrowded jails pose a serious health risk to inmates

Assam BJP to Contest 89 Seats in Upcoming Elections, Allies to Get 37: CM Sarma

New Delhi, March 18: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Tuesday that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will contest 89 seats in

PM speaks to UAE president, slams Iran hits

RDSS Helps Families of 17 Farmers Who Committed Suicide with Rs.50,000 Each

RDSS secretary Gadi Srinu said despite their losses, none of the families have received ex-gratia under GO 43. Further, several of the widows are

Shotage Of Commercial LPG Cylinder Hardly Had Any Impact On Cooking Foods At Zoos In Karnataka

While Bannerghatta Biological Park is coping with a slight shortage in supply of commercial LPG cylinders, Atal Bihari Vajpayee Zoological Park n

Why the affiliation system is outdated

The university affiliation system is now riddled with systemic inefficiencies, archaic academic rigidity, and administrative challenges that impe

Telangana HC Stays Single Judge Order On Differently-Abled Quota In DSC-2017 Teacher Recruitment

Controversy arose over changes in the allocation of vacancies earmarked for candidates during the recruitment process for Secondary Grade Teacher

Almanac Writers Dismiss El Nino Effect, Project Varied Forecasts

Several almanac writers, however, have dismissed the El Nino warnings while projecting their varied forecasts.

U.S.- Iran war: Strait of Hormuz puzzle for Donald Trump remains unsolved. Why is Strait of Hormuz Difficult to secure?

Strait of Hormuz is a difficult stretch of water to defend. Iran's conventional navy has largely been destroyed but the Islamic Revolutionary Gua

Golden Opportunity for Banking Jobs: Apply Before April 20

Guwahati, March 18: A promising opportunity has emerged for youth aspiring to build a career in the banking sector. Assam Cooperative Apex Bank L

Probe Ordered Into Dubeys VIP Entry At Closed Bhimashankar

Dubey has come under scanner for granting of special entry and VIP darshan to him even while the Jyotirlinga temple remained closed to the genera

Remove posts linking mantri's daughter to Epstein in 24 hours: HC

Madhya Pradesh Government Approves Name Change for Animal Husbandry Department

Bhopal, March 18: The cabinet of Madhya Pradesh, led by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, has approved a name change for the Animal Husbandry Departmen

Netanyahu Claims Death of Iranian Commanders, Promises More Strategies Ahead

New Delhi, March 18: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asserted that Iranian Revolutionary Guards chief Ali Larijani and senior Basij

Assembly polls: On Day 3 of reshuffles, EC shakes up West Bengal police

South & North Bengal ADGs And A Dozen SPs Shunted Out

Didi Protests To CEC On Top 5 WB Officers' Removal

The Trinamul Congress supremo added, It also undermines the spirit of cooperative federalism and principles of our democratic polity, that forms

APSSB Recruitment 2026: 984 Vacancies Including Constables, Applications Open on March 23

Itanagar, March 18: The Arunachal Pradesh Staff Selection Board (APSSB) has announced a special recruitment drive for a total of 984 Group-C posi