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Lisa Ray Breaks Silence on Dubai Attacks; Says Watching Events Unfold Has Been Difficult

Tehran has said vessels not serving the interests of the United States and Israel can sail through safely.

US says oil from strategic reserve to start reaching market next week

America is set to release oil from its strategic reserves. Early deliveries are expected by next week. This move aims to tackle rising energy pri

Few easy ways out for US as war with Iran drags on

US-Israeli strikes killed Iran's leader but have not toppled the government, which now, from its perch on the Strait of Hormuz, has put the entir

What are the changes being proposed to Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 | Explained

How is the government proposing to alter the definition of transgender person? Why has it argued for the omission of the right to self-perceived

Cyberabad SHE Teams Nab 43 People for Indulging in Indecent Acts

The accused were nabbed during 124 decoy operations conducted from March 7 to 13

Hyderabad: Fire breaks out near mosque at Seven Tombs Road

Hyderabad: A fire broke out near the Masjid-e-Tawheed Ahle Hadees at the Seven Tombs Road, Tolichowki, due to a short circuit in commercial elect

Arrest orders against Badshah after he skips Haryana women commission hearing

Chandigarh: The Haryana State Commission for Women on Friday issued orders to arrest rapper-musician Aditya Prateek Singh Sisodia, popularly know

LPG and oil crisis LIVE: Indian LPG carrier crosses Strait of Hormuz: marine traffic website

The Shivaliks 55,000 tonnes of cargo could amount to nearly one day of Indias LPG imports.

Piyush Goyal Rejects Reports on India Holding off US Trade Deal

Goyal also highlighted the long-term benefits India could gain from the deal, particularly in technology and investment

Georgia prosecutor drops vehicular homicide charge against teen after family of teacher killed in prank urges authorities to show mercy

A vehicular homicide charge against Jayden Ryan Wallace, 18, has been dropped. This follows the tragic death of high school teacher Jason Hughes

Trump's war alliance with Israel is reshaping the Middle East. But it carries risks.

For the first time, the United States and Israel are fighting a war together, marking a major shift in their decades-long alliance. Earlier U.S.

Is Jeffrey Epstein alive and living in Florida? Viral video sparks new debate online. Here's complete truth, fact-check

Is Jeffrey Epstein alive and living in Florida? A viral video from Florida shows a man in a convertible who looks like Jeffrey Epstein. Social me

Military targets on Iran island that handle oil exports destroyed: Trump

President Donald Trump said Friday that US forces have obliterated military targets on Irans Kharg Island and warned that the oil infrastructure

Financiers Harassment Drive Woman to End Life in Tandur

The police booked a case and handed over Laxmi's body to family members after an autopsy at the government hospital in Tandur

Ram Gopal Varma Announces 'Sarkar 4', Set to Begin Shooting Next Month

Coming to the Red Lorry Film Festival, RGV was present at the festival for a special screening of his cult classic, Shiva.

Sugar mills to report 5-8% revenue growth in FY26 on better cane supply: ICRA Report

However, margins are likely to remain broadly stable as cane prices have increased, while ethanol prices have remained largely stagnant, rating a

Trump says US will soon escort ships through strait as oil prices roil global economy

America will soon escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz to counter Iranian attacks. This move comes as oil prices surge due to the ongoing co

For reasons of decency...: Trump says US struck Kharg Island but spared oil infrastructure

60 artworks, 12 artists: Avyanna exhibition celebrates art for a cause

In this photo essay, we feature the Oorja collectives art exhibition on the occasion of International Womens Day.

FSSAI Analyzed 3,347 Food Samples in Telangana; 1 License Cancelled

The FSSAI is mandated to lay down science based standards for articles of food and to regulate their manufacture, storage, distribution, sale and

11 Indian Nationals Charged in US Over Alleged Visa Fraud Scheme

The suspects are accused of organising fake robberies so that store clerks could falsely claim to be victims of violent crimes and use the incide

Benchmark indices slip 2% as crude oil prices remain high

Nifty opened at 23,462.50 and touched 23,492.40 before slipping to 23,112.00 and settling at the days close. The decline was broad-based, with al

West Asia conflict: Explosions heard in Doha after key areas evacuated

journalists, after Qatar's interior ministry said it was evacuating some key areas. Earlier, the interior ministry said in a statement it was eva

'No Charge For You': Border Roads Organisation Helps Stranded Bike Rider, Heartwarming Video Viral

A viral video shows Border Roads Organisation personnel helping a stranded biker by repairing his motorcycle brake free of charge at their worksh

Iran Allows Two India-Flagged LPG Carriers to Cross Hormuz

Irans Ambassador to India, Mohammad Fathali, confirmed that Tehran would provide safe passage to vessels bound for India through the Strait of Ho

Iran-Israel war LIVE: U.S. bombs targets on Irans oil export hub Kharg Island

The American military earlier ordered 2,500 Marines and an amphibious assault ship to West Asia, in a major addition of forces in the region afte

Iran's Abdul Majid Hakeem Ilahi says conversation between Indian and Iranian leadership 'successful'

India and Iran leaders held successful talks on West Asia's security. Iran's representative stated Iran did not start the war but will defend its

US Commerce Department withdraws planned rule on AI chip exports, government website shows

The U.S. Department of Commerce has withdrawn a proposed rule on AI chip exports that had been sent for inter-agency review in late February, wit

US orders 2,500 Marines and an amphibious assault ship to Middle East after almost 2 weeks of war

American forces are increasing their presence in the Middle East with the deployment of Marines and an assault ship. Meanwhile, a large explosion

Ahead of RS polls, Cong corrals Odisha MLAs in K'taka, Haryana netas in HP

Iran's Plans to Take Over Middle East are Dead: Trump

Trump reiterated that Tehran would not be allowed to obtain nuclear weapons

Oppn files notices in both Houses for removal of CEC

LIVE: US Bombs Irans Kharg Island as War Escalates

As the United States intensified its bombing of Iran, Tehran launched a new wave of drone and missile attacks on Israel and its Gulf neighbours

'Identifying sites in J&K for new power plants'

Judge blocks subpoenas against Fed Chair Powell, DOJ to appeal

A US judge has stopped subpoenas targeting Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The judge ruled the criminal probe was an improper attempt to pre

Morning Digest: U.S. bombs targets on Irans oil export hub Kharg Island; Indian-flagged LPG carrier crosses Strait of Hormuz; and more

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Trump says US struck military targets on Iran's Kharg Island, key oil export hub

United States forces struck military targets on Iran's Kharg Island. President Donald Trump warned of further action against oil infrastructure i

No dosa or samosa: Gulf war LPG crunch shrinks India Inc's canteen menus, firms turn to electric

India Inc's factory operations face disruption due to commercial LPG rationing. The Gulf war's impact on supplies is affecting manufacturing proc

US-Israel Iran War Live: US striking 'every military target' on Kharg Island as Iran launches fresh missiles

CM Mamata announces development boards for marginalised communities ahead of Bengal Assembly polls

The announcement comes days after President Droupadi Murmu stated that the West Bengal government was not serious about development of Scheduled

AESL signs MoU with BSF and Indian Army to support personnel and their families

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 13: In order to support the welfare of Army personnel and their families, Aakash Educational Services Limited

NHPC conferred with CII HR Excellence Award for 2025-26

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 13: NHPC, a Navratna enterprise was today conferred with CII HR Excellence Award for 2025-26 in acknowledgemen

ICAI J&K Branch delegation calls on IT (Exemptions) Commr in Chandigarh

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 13: A delegation of the Managing Committee of the Jammu and Kashmir Branch of the Northern India Regional Coun

Economic Stabilisation Fund will help govt respond better, says Sitharaman

India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman revealed a Rs 1 lakh crore Economic Stabilisation Fund. This fund will help the government manage ext

Congregationalprayers, rallies held in Kashmir on Ramzans last Friday; Jamia Masjid closed

The Mirwaiz said its for the seventh consecutive year that the rulers have denied Muslims the right to offer prayers at Jama Masjid on this auspi

Trump administration set to receive $10 billion fee for brokering TikTok deal, WSJ reports

Student from Ludhiana dies fighting Russia's war

Why has US attacked Kharg Island, where is it located, and why is it very important for Iran? Donald Trump warning explained. Here's if US will take control of island

Why has US attacked Kharg Island, where is it located, and why is it very important for Iran? The strike was announced by Donald Trump. US forces

Tecumseh Products plans to bring new compressor platforms to India

The company eyes higher double digit growth over five years

BJP: Infiltrators from B'desh behind Meghalaya violence

The BJP has blamed alleged Muslim infiltrators from Bangladesh for recent violence in Meghalaya's West Garo Hills, citing demographic shifts and

Trump Says US Bombed Iran's Kharg Island, Threatens Oil Infrastructure

US President Donald Trump on Friday Said on Friday that the United States carried out strikes against every military target on Iran's Kharg Islan

Growing Aspirations for the Civil Services in Jammu and Kashmir

Vijay Hashia iamvhashia@gmail.com Among the most aspirational careers for young Indians today, the Indian Administrative Services (IAS) continues

Powering Resilience: Indias Long-Term Energy Strategy

Excelsior Correspondent Operation Epic Fury has had an impact of epic proportions on world energy prices, sending crude oil prices skyrocketing t

Mathematics in Music: An Interdisciplinary Bridge

Prof. Raj Shree Dhar dharrajshree@gmail.com It is often said that mathematics is the language of the universe and music is the language of the so

CBI questions Anil Ambani's son in Rs 228 crore bank fraud case

In Sabarimala U-turn, Kerala backs tradition on entry of women

Centre approves Rs 330.34 cr for J&K as additional financial assistance

Relief over and above funds released under SDRF Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 13: The Central Government today approved Rs 1,912.99 crore as

Sounds of bombs, gunfire thing of past, BJP ensured lasting peace in NE: PM

Cong signed accords for selfish political interests GUWAHATI, Mar 13: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that sounds of bombs and gunfir

Seven dead, 92 inmates infected with herpes virus at overcrowded Jalpaiguri correctional home

About 92 inmates have been infected in the outbreak of the Herpes Simplex Virus between August 20, 2025 and March 9, 2026. Seven persons infected

Cabinet clears 18 pc increase in transport fares; hike in allowances of Ministers, MLAs, others

46 posts for GMC-J, 90 for GMC-S raise eyebrows; BJP silent Promotion of two officers gets nod Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Mar 13: The Omar Abdullah Ca

Widening of roads in J&K destroying Himalayas, bringing disasters: Karan Singh

Attack on Farooq is security lapse, needs thorough probe Nishikant Khajuria JAMMU, Mar 13: Former Sadar-e-Riyast Dr Karan Singh has alleged that

Govt wants Parliament sittings on March 28, 29

Preserve Jammus rich heritage, connect new generation to their roots: LG

Calls upon youth to serve literature, culture Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, Mar 13: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday urged the practiti

VK Saxena takes oath as 4th LG of Ladakh, pledges sustainable development

Excelsior Correspondent LEH, Mar 13: Vinai Kumar Saxena today took oath as the fourth Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh at a c

Societys active role crucial for empowerment of divyangjans for Viksit Bharat: President Murmu

NEW DELHI, Mar 13 : President Droupadi Murmu on Friday called for the active involvement of society in the empowerment of persons with disabiliti

China to provide USD 200,000 for victims of bomb attack on Iranian school

BEIJING, Mar 13: China on Friday said it will provide USD 200,000 in emergency humanitarian assistance to the students killed in an airstrike on

BJP holds day-long organisational meeting to strengthen party structure

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 13: To review party activities and further strengthen the organisational structure across the Union Territory,

India evaluating US Section 301 probe against 16 trading partners

NEW DELHI, Mar 13: India is evaluating the US announcement to initiate investigations under Section 301 against 16 trading partners, and will res

Trump says Iranian supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei alive but likely damaged

WASHINGTON, Mar 13: US President Donald Trump said he believes Irans newly appointed supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is still alive but may hav

SAI to hold induction trials for STC Jammu from Mar 16

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 13: The Sports Authority of India (SAI) Training Centre Jammu, in collaboration with the Jammu and Kash

NC MPs meet Prez Murmu, seek restoration of statehood

Protection of job rights among other demands Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Mar 13: National Conference MPs in the Rajya Sabha on Friday met

Darjeeling DM transferred days after protocol lapse row during President Murmus visit

The administrative reshuffle came hours after reports surfaced that the Home Ministry was considering seeking the services of the two officers in

HC indicates it may not give bail, poaching accused withdraws plea

Help farmers shift from paddy to pulses, SC suggests to govt

Uttam Nagar clash: Delhi police issue takedown notices against inflammatory content

During the course of the probe, authorities also found that some individuals were allegedly attempting to mobilise funds by circulating misleadin

Meerut SSP: Will nix passports if namaz on roads

Is Israeli PM dead or does Benjamin Netanyahu has six fingers, and where is Zionist leader? Viral video claims, death rumors explained. See if Netanyahu is safe

Is Israeli PM dead or does Benjamin Netanyahu has six fingers, and where is Zionist leader became a viral question after a video triggered AI cla

Yuva Jatt Sabha forms new Core Committee

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 13: The Yuva Jatt Sabha (YJS) has announced restructuring with the formation of its new Core Committee, under

AIIMS Jammu performs complex surgery on patient with large adrenal tumor

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 13: The Department of Surgical Oncology at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Jammu has successfu

Nurturing Future Leadership Program concludes at IIM Jammu

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 13: The Indian Institute of Management Jammu concluded the Nurturing Future Leadership Program (NFLP) Batch 1

BSNL pensioners welfare reviewed in Ganderbal

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Mar 13: Senior officials of the Controller of Communication Accounts (CCA) undertook a visit to Ganderbal to in

West-Iea cant Dictate Energy Policy Diesel still vital for india

shivaji sarkar Indias energy policy cannot be dictated by Euro-centric carbon targets designed for wealthy, post-industrial economies. The recent

Grant ownership rights to cultivating farmers: BSP

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 13: J&K unit of Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), has strongly demanded that farmers who have been cultivating land f

Drug peddler held with heroin-like substance from Tallab Tillo area

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 13: An alleged drug peddler was arrested with 8 grams of heroin-like substance from Tallab Tillo area here tod

DC Kishtwar reviews progress under UT Capex

Excelsior Correspondent KISHTWAR, Mar 13: Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar, Pankaj Kumar Sharma today chaired a comprehensive review meeting through

MLA Bahu inaugurates development works in Ward No. 48, Gorkha Nagar

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 13 : Continuing his commitment towards strengthening basic infrastructure in the constituency, MLA Bahu Ch Vik

Abu Dhabi police arrest 45 people of various nationalities for filming, spreading misinformation on Iran attacks

They were also accused of spreading inaccurate and misleading information, which could incite public opinion and spread rumours within the commun

Trans bill drops 'self-perceived identity' clause

Vizag Streets Awash With Flowers, But Butterflies Are Missing

A proof of this dichotomy is not far but in Vizag itself. Indira Gandhi Zoological Park (IGZP) of the city offers a model of ecological foresight

Sigma Advanced Systems Completes $15-Million Extrovis Divestment

The divestment forms part of Sigmas portfolio rationalisation strategy, and the company has transformed into a pureplay aerospace and defence pla