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Morning Digest: Jaishankar defends Indias stand as Opposition targets government on Pakistan mediation in West Asia; Iran rejects U.S. proposal, sets out conditions to end war, and more

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Iran is reviewing US proposal but has no interest in holding talks, says Foreign Minister Araqchi

Iran is considering a US proposal to end the Gulf war. However, the nation has no plans for direct talks to resolve the broader Middle East confl

'LPG charge' not legal, will invite action, CCPA warns eateries

Hotels and restaurants face strict action for levying additional charges like LPG charges or fuel cost recovery on food bills. The Central Consum

Middle East crisis: Amit Shah heading informal GoM on 'overall strategic issues'

Home Minister Amit Shah is leading an informal Group of Ministers to address strategic issues arising from the West Asia conflict, including impa

BRO entrusted with task of developing infra along 1600-km Myanmar border: Rajnath at parl panel meet

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced that the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) will develop infrastructure along the 1,600 km Indo-Myanmar bor

Sudarshan Reddy Urges Better Use of Polytechnic Colleges

Calls for awareness as enrolment remains low

Op Urja Suraksha: Navy deploys 5 warships to guide cargo vessels exiting troubled Strait of Hormuz

India's Navy has launched Operation Urja Suraksha. More than five frontline warships are ensuring safe passage for India-bound cargo ships. These

Iran-Israel war highlights: Israel strikes Tehran as Trump says U.S. negotiating to end war

Iran's Revolutionary Guards said it had launched a new wave of attacks against locations in Israel including Tel Aviv and Kiryat Shmona, as well

Swiss Islamic Scholar Jailed For 18 Years For Raping Three Women

Swiss Islamic scholar Tariq Ramadan was sentenced on Wednesday to 18 years in prison by a Paris criminal court for the rape of three women.

PM Modi remains world's most popular leader, says study by US firm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has once again been recognized as the world's most popular democratic leader, achieving a 68% approval rating in a r

What was that tentacled object floating on the ISS? Viral ISS photo sparks panic before astronaut reveals the truth

A bizarre, tentacled object photographed on the International Space Station by astronaut Don Pettit sparked online alarm, with many mistaking it

VP highlights relevance of Integral Humanism in contemporary India

BENGALURU, March 25: Vice President CP Radhakrishnan on Wednesday emphasised the enduring relevance of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyayas philosophy of

Markets gain as oil slides on West Asia news

MUMBAI, March 25: Indian stock markets rallied for a second consecutive day on Wednesday, driven by a drop in crude oil prices and hopes of de-es

Advisor to CM reviews functioning of Royal Springs Golf Course

Excelsior Sports Correspondent SRINAGAR, Mar 25: Advisor to the Chief Minister, Nasir Aslam Wani today visited the Royal Springs Golf Course at C

'It's not must': SC nixes plea against Vande Mataram circular

Raza Academy president Muhammed Sayed Noori has challenged the Centre's order for schools to begin the day with the national song 'Vande Mataram'

Iran conflict and India

Maj Gen Sanjeev Dogra (Retd) sanjeev662006@gmail.com> History rarely announces itself. Truly consequential change arrives quietly, reshaping the

Iran rejects 15-point US ceasefire plan, announces counterproposal

DUBAI, March 25: Iran on Wednesday dismissed an American plan to pause the war in the Middle East and launched more attacks on Israel and Gulf Ar

Amid oppn protest, FCRA amendment bill tabled in Lok Sabha

The government introduced the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, in Lok Sabha, facing opposition from Congress and TMC who v

Pentagon calls cybersecurity & digital networks a war weapon

Washington, March 25: The Pentagon declared cybersecurity and digital networks as central to modern warfare, telling lawmakers that its digital b

Iran turns back Pak-bound ship from Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN, March 25: Irans Naval Commander Alireza Tangsiri has informed that a merchant vessel, SELEN, bound for Karachi with food was turned back

Iran agreed not to have nuclear weapon: Trump

War against Iran has been won, asserts US President WASHINGTON, March 25: US President Donald Trump said Iran agreed never to have a nuclear weap

PG admission row: Petitioner contacts CJI kin amid SC heat

Supreme Court Chief Justice Surya Kant revealed a petitioner contacted his brother, allegedly to influence recusal from a case involving a brothe

Hungary to cut natural gas supplies to Ukraine

Budapest, March 25: Hungary will gradually cut off gas supplies to Ukraine until Russian oil deliveries resume through the Druzhba pipeline, Prim

UN experts call for prompt probe into Paks airstrike on Kabul rehab facility

KABUL, March 25: Richard Bennett, the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan, on Wednesday stated that UN experts

Pak leans on Sunni groups to curb Shia mobilisation

New Delhi, March 25: For Pakistans Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir, countering the pro-Iran Shia mobilisation in the country is increasingly

Quote of the Day by Desiderius Erasmus: 'The most disadvantageous peace is'Inspiring quotes by the Renaissance Humanist

Quote of the Day: Desiderius Erasmus, a Northern Renaissance scholar, advocated for reason and humanity during tumultuous times. His quote, The m

Bdesh PM calls March 25, 1971, genocide a pre-planned massacre

Dhaka, March 25: Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has termed the genocide of March 25, 1971 as a pre-planned massacre and appealed to bui

India tightens digital security with strict rules

India has bolstered its digital security by mandating stricter compliance for telecom equipment, CCTV systems, and data protection. This move add

Maharashtra Panel Seeks 5-Day Jail For Youth Over Fake News Against NCP MLA

Ankush Gawande, an Akola-based youth, had been asked to remain present before the House on Wednesday to tender an apology in connection with the

Railways fines IRCTC Rs 10L for poor food quality

The Railway Board has fined IRCTC and its catering contractor for poor food quality on a Vande Bharat train. A passenger's complaint led to a Rs

Mission SKILL to reshape J&Ks skilling landscape, propel economic empowerment: DyCM

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 25: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary spearheaded a crucial stakeholders workshop, Mission SKILL Trans

India blasts Pakistan for frivolous narratives on Andrabi sentencing

NEW DELHI, Mar 25: India on Wednesday categorically rejected Pakistans condemnation of a life sentence handed to Kashmiri separatist Asiya Andrab

Through cooperation, dialogue, we can forge strong development model for J&K: LG

Entire industrial ecosystem changing Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 25: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday directed the stakeholder

LG, CM greet people on Ram Navami

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 25: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has extended his heartiest greetings to the people on the auspicious occas

Culture ministry, YouTube sign MoU to empower Indian folk artists to leverage digital platforms

NEW DELHI, Mar 25 : The culture ministry and YouTube on Wednesday signed an MoU under which the firm will equip Indian folk artists with essentia

CS reviews progress of Tawi Artificial Lake, Riverfront Development Projects

*Pushes for time-bound overhaul of RRs Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 25: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today chaired a comprehensive review m

Dr Jitendra updates LS about Indias accelerated Rare Earth initiatives for global competitiveness

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Mar 25: India has intensified efforts to accelerate Rare Earth initiatives for global competitiveness and scal

Govt sets up expert panels, task force to revolutionize cancer care, screening

Focus on strengthening existing infra, early detection, promoting HPV vaccine Bivek Mathur JAMMU, Mar 25: In a landmark move aimed at revolutioni

Soon, biometric check for land compensation

Quote of the day by Cameron Diaz: 'Your regrets arent what you did, but what you didnt do. So take every opportunity.' Timeless lessons by American actor known for roles in movies like The Mask and Charlies Angels

Quote of the day by Cameron Diaz focuses on the idea that regret comes from missed opportunities rather than actions taken. The article explains

Financial burden no excuse to deny fair dues for land buys: SC

The Supreme Court ruled that financial burden cannot deny fair compensation for land acquisition, upholding the principle that fiscal implication

Martyrs Memorial Badminton tourney from Apr 14

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 25: High Toss Sports Club, Talab Tillo, is set to organize a cash prize Martyrs Memorial Badminton Tour

District Rajouri Taekwondo Cship from today

Excelsior Sports Correspondent RAJOURI, Mar 25: The Taekwondo Association of District Rajouri is set to organise the District Rajouri Taekwondo C

SDH students shine at Dance Ka Junoon Session 2

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Mar 25: Street Dance Hub (SDH), a leading dance institute from Udhampur, delivered an impressive performance at

Crescent Public School celebrates 22nd Foundation Day

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 25: Crescent Public School celebrated its 22nd Foundation Day with great enthusiasm under the theme A J

NILM Jammu conducts Inter-Zone painting competition

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 25: The National Incredible Literacy Mission (NILM) Jammu successfully organized Phase-II of the Inter-Zone Le

Nation has to come together to deal with West Asia crisis challenges: Goyal

NEW DELHI, Mar 25: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday said the nation has to come together to deal with the challenges eman

Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman condemns Pakistan Armys 1971 actions on Genocide Day anniversary, calls it pre-planned massacre

DHAKA, Mar 25 : Marking Bangladeshs Genocide Day, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, recalling the nations darkest day, slammed the Pakistan Armys no

Comm Secy meets Deputy USTR Joseph Barloon; discusses WTO issues, bilateral trade

NEW DELHI, Mar 25: Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal on Wednesday held a meeting with Deputy US Trade Representative Joseph Barloon, and discusse

Ahmadis in Paks Punjab barred from performing religious rites on Eid

LAHORE, Mar 25: Police in several districts of Pakistans Punjab province barred the Ahmadi minority community from performing their religious rit

Have PNG access but not switched? Govt will stop LPG refills

Households with access to piped natural gas but still using LPG cylinders will face a supply cut in three months. This government move aims to re

Global boost: IITs make mark in QS top 50 rankings by subject

Indian Institutes of Technology are solidifying their global standing in engineering, with multiple disciplines ranking in the world's top 50. Ma

16 Killed, Many Missing As Bus Falls Into River In Bangladesh

At least 16 people have died and several others remain missing after a bus plunged into a river in Bangladesh while attempting to get onto a tran

With Rs 1,800cr outlay, immigration scheme extended for 5 years

The Union cabinet has approved the continuation of the immigration and visa tracking scheme for five more years until March 2031 with a Rs 1,800

'Prince Andrew met Esptine before he died': Jeffrey's Attorney Darren Indyke makes SHOCKING claims

Lone rangers flex their muscle against alliances in Assam battle

The non-aligned entities include All India United Democratic Front, United Peoples Party Liberation, and All India Trinamool Congress

Petrol stations put up 'no stock' boards as pumps run dry

The Transgender Persons Amendment Bill is a flawed fix

The Bill only deepens the conflation of gender identities and ignores core crises

What is Discord Awaiting Endpoint error and how to resolve it? Discord outage affected regions, services, users and company statement

What is Discord Awaiting Endpoint error and how to resolve it? This issue surfaced during a Discord outage that impacted thousands of users world

Democracy, dissent and the national image debate

Democratic strength lies in engaging dissent without equating it to disloyalty to the nation

Man Gets 10 Yrs RI In Murder Case

The accused Aravind Singh, 22, a resident of Kalvary Temple Road in Miyapur and a native of Balrampur in Chhattisgarh

CM exhorts state to explore opportunities in film sector

Maiden Shillong Intl Film Festival has 18 curated films from NE, Bhutan and Vietnam By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 25: Chief Minister Conrad K S

Residents defy Assam polls, await re-transfer of Block-I

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 25: Peeved with the prolonged inaction over the Meghalaya-Assam border issue, residents in the disputed areas hav

RTI reveals over 2,100 trucks operated by non-locals in JH

Truck drivers association demands licence freeze From Our Correspondent JOWAI, March 25: The Meghalaya Commercial Truck Owners and Drivers Associ

Lack of civic amenities irks residents as urbanisation takes toll on constituency

Discord down: Users report major outageHere's when the services will be up

Discord is experiencing a major outage impacting voice chat services, with thousands of users reporting connection issues. The company believes i

Infosys to acquire U.S. firms Optimum Healthcare IT for $465 million, Stratus for $95 million

Aahar falls silent after 3,858 days of continued service

LPG crunch amid West Asia War hits Shillongs most vulnerable By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 25: For the first time in years, the hearth at Aahar

Cummins joins SRH training, but doesnt overtly exert himself

SRH is preparing for the IPL 2026 opener against defending champion Royal Challengers Bengaluru here on Saturday

ODI WC crown gave us confidence and self-belief to win titles anywhere in the world: Harmanpreet

Harmanpreet said it was a emotional moment for her to see a stand being dedicated to her at the Omaxe Stadium in Dwarka

Clan alleges land encroachment in Tura; seeks halt to development

From Our Correspondent TURA, March 25: The Bolwarigisim Clan of Bolwarigre Aking has alleged illegal land encroachment and unauthorised developme

Guv helps over 23 organisations with financial aid of nearly Rs 1 cr

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 25: In a push to support community-driven initiatives, Governor CH Vijayashankar on Wednesday distributed financi

Ksou VC To Challenge State Governament Order To Freeze Varsity's Bank Accounts

The KSOU Vice-Chancellor attributed the action of the State Government to freeze its bank accounts a repercussion over conference hosted at its c

Unfair rejection charges in police recruitment surface

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 25: Family members of candidates who faced rejection during the recent police recruitment by the Central Recruitm

HBO Harry Potter series release date, where to watch, episode count: When will new show air? Here's trailer, first look, cast updates, Voldemort casting status, production timeline and expanded storylines

HBO Harry Potter series release date is set for Christmas 2026 with eight episodes based on the first book. The show expands storylines, reveals

Evidence-based bat protection in focus

State of Indias Bats 2024-25 report released By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 25: The Shillong-based North Eastern Regional Centre (NERC) of the Z

Agatha out of NPPs star campaigners list

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 25: Following a controversy over the inclusion of Meghalaya State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (MSCP

12 WJH villages declared TB-free

From Our Correspondent JOWAI, March 25: The District Tuberculosis Office, West Jaintia Hills, observed World Tuberculosis Day on Wednesday by dec

Retired Bank Employee Duped Of 55 Lakh In Cyber Fraud

The victim paid 23.50 lakh as processing charges

Disgusted With Abhishek, Guy Walks Around Doing Reels: India Opener Blasted

Though Abhishek Sharma slammed a fiery 21-ball 52 in the final of the T20 World Cup 2026, former India player Yograj Singh is not happy with the

AIADMK Forges Ahead In Poll Preparedness

By establishing itself as the leader of the NDA in Tamil Nadu through the announcement on Wednesday, the AIADMK did not completely accede all the

London High Court rejects Nirav Modis reopen petition against extradition

The matter was strongly argued by the Crown Prosecution Service advocate, ably assisted by a dedicated CBI team, including investigating officers

Madhya Pradeshs Free Health Camp Recognized by India Book of Records, Says Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia

Shivpuri, March 26: Central Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia announced on Wednesday that a week-long free health camp held in Shivpuri district, Mad

TMC Files Complaint Against BJPs Shuvendu Adhikari Over Alleged Election Code Violation

Kolkata, March 26: The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has lodged a complaint with the Chief Election Officer against BJP candidate Shuvendu Adhikari an

Jury Finds Instagram And YouTube Liable In A Landmark Social Media Addiction Trial

The California jury's decision Wednesday in a first-of-its-kind lawsuit could influence the outcome of thousands of similar lawsuits accusing soc

Tension in Assam's Kokrajhar over beef claim; 7 held for vandalism

The incident occurred at No. 3 Nayasara village under the Salakati police outpost. According to the police, trouble started after locals alleged

NCB focuses on identifying top 10 drug syndicates in J&K

More than 4,300 drone sightings and close to 970 cases of incursions have been reported in the past five years along Indias international borders

BJP Leader Arjun Singh Advocates for Aggressive Tactics in Bengal Elections

Kolkata, March 26: The political atmosphere in West Bengal is heating up as the assembly elections approach. BJP leader Arjun Singh has drawn a p

Adm must evolve to be citizen-Centric: LG

Asks J&K industrialists to invest in new skills to enhance productivity Jammu Tawi, Mar 25:Describing administration as the backbone of any natio

Addl 300 MW power anticipated for J&K

Jammu Tawi, Mar 25:Jammu and Kashmir is likely to require additional 300 Megawatts (MWs) of power during the peak hours over the coming three yea