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Three held for jumping police naka in Domana

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 3: Three individuals were arrested for allegedly jumping the police naka at Domana area here today. A police o

J&K Police lodge FIR against Kashmir MP Ruhullah, former Srinagar mayor Mattu

Junaid Azim Mattu said in a Kashmir today fellow mainstream leaders have surrendered and sold their tongues to the BJP-led Government and chosen

I am party-less: Jemino reveals being approached by parties for LS bypoll

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 3: Former UDP leader Jemino Mawthoh on Tuesday acknowledged that he has been approached by both national and regi

Holi: Its Importance in Hindu Mythology and History

Gourav Sabharwal Holi, the vibrant Festival of Colors, is one of the most significant and widely celebrated festivals in Hindu culture. Beyond th

Holi: The Quintessential Spiritual Odyssey of Universal Harmony and Brotherhood

BK Prof. ( Dr.) Jayadeba Sahoo Faculty, Brahma Kumaris & Professor (Ex-Dean & Head), Dept of Eduaction, Rajiv Gandhi (Central) University, Itanag

Traditional fervour marks Shad Lyngdoh in Pynursla

From Our Reporter PYNURSLA, March 3: The annual Shad Lyngdoh was celebrated with traditional splendour at Madan Shad Lyngdoh, Rangthylliang, unde

UDP yet to finalise candidate for by-election

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 3: The United Democratic Party (UDP) has not taken a decision on its nominee for the forthcoming Lok Sabha by-ele

Former Chief Postmaster General no more

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 3: Lalthanglura Zadeng, a retired senior officer of the Indian Postal Service and former Chief Postmaster General

EKH cops recover stolen motorcycles

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 3: Following a recent spike in two-wheeler thefts across the city, the East Khasi Hills Police on Monday recovere

Fire near U.S. consulate in Dubai after drone attack: govt statement

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed the drone strike adjacent to the U.S. consulate in Dubai and said all personnel were safe

Holi 2026: Top 5 Delicious thandai recipes to try this Holi

Thandai, a traditional Indian beverage, is intrinsically linked with the vibrant festival of Holi, symbolizing spring's arrival and communal joy.

'You have plans to bring ICE to polling stations?': Padilla confronts Noem in fiery Senate hearing

Pahalgam case: NIA seeks China's help to trace GoPro cam info

A special NIA court has issued a letter rogatory to China seeking assistance in tracing the supply chain of a GoPro camera seized in the Pahalgam

Who is Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's son Mojtaba Khamenei, new supreme leader of Iran? Report claims Assembly of Experts selected him after US Iran war

Who is Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's son Mojtaba Khamenei, new supreme leader of Iran? After the reported death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a US Isra

Global markets sink over wars impact on energy supplies

TOKYO, March 3: Global shares mostly declined while oil prices surged on Tuesday as investors eyed threats to world energy supplies from the Iran

NEHU Tura Registrar in-charge attacked in city, suffers injury

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 3: Professor Kailash Chandra Biswal, Registrar in-charge of the North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU) Tura Campus,

Quote of the day by Kate Hudson: 'You have a choice: Support the woman standing next to you, or compete with her. But if...' lessons on women empowerment and success by Golden Globe-winning actress of Almost Famous

Quote of the day by Kate Hudson: Actress Kate Hudson emphasizes the choice between supporting or competing with other women, warning that competi

Who was Pythagoras? Ancient greek philosophers simple advice for longevity and long life

Longevity means living long with good health and happiness. Ancient thinkers like Pythagoras also spoke about it. He shared simple advice about b

After 41 years, Supreme Court finds accused guilty but waives prison term

Curtains Come Down On 777 Foreign-Made Wristwatches Smuggling Case

Will UAE attack Iran now as US consulate in Dubai witnesses fire after drone strike? Middle East conflict raises security concerns

Will UAE attack Iran now as US consulate in Dubai witnesses fire after drone strike? A drone strike caused a fire near the US Consulate in Dubai.

Telangana CM orders officers to have mid-day meal with school children

Hyderabad:Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Tuesday, March 3, directed that a designated officer be made responsible for the mid-day me

Back home, Sindhu recollects Dubai ordeal, hopes to be back in action soon

It was a terrifying experience, it was the first time going through something like that and hopefully the last, Sindhu said

Madras High Court grants bail to woman accused of sponsoring BSP leader Armstrongs murder

Justice K. Rajasekar however denies bail to an advocate, cancels the bail granted by a sessions court to 12 other co-accused and confirms the bai

US, Israel acted 'outside international law' in Iran strikes, says France's Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron declared United States and Israel military actions in Iran were outside international law. However, he placed th

Was Taylor Swift's 'Dorothea' really about Selena Gomez? The truth is finally revealed!

Selena Gomez confirmed that Taylor Swift's song Dorothea from the album Evermore was written about her, reflecting their shared journey growing u

IRS tax refund 2025: Average refund rises to $3,804 as Trump promises biggest refund season ever

IRS tax refund 2025 numbers are showing higher average payments this year. President Trump said this would be the biggest refund season after new

Banijay, All3Media to merge entertainment businesses to create one of Europe's largest multimedia production groups

Banijay Group and All3Media are merging their entertainment production businesses. This creates one of Europe's largest multimedia production gro

X Suspends Revenue Sharing For Undisclosed AI War Videos

The policy change, announced by an executive of the Elon Musk-owned platform, targets what the company described as a threat to information authe

Man, Woman Found Dead In Forest Near RapurChitvel Ghat Road

According to police, villagers from Pangili who had gone into the forest to collect honey noticed two bodies hanging from a tree and immediately

West Asia crisis: 38 Indian ships stuck in Persian Gulf; 3 sailors dead

Thirty-eight Indian-flagged ships, carrying crude and LNG with nearly 1,100 seafarers, are stranded in the Persian Gulf due to the West Asia conf

Human-animal conflict at Aralam farm: HC directs Chief Secretary to submit roadmap

Central Crime Branch arrests Sri Lankan woman in passport fraud case

TVK yet to transform into political party: Karti Chidambaram

He adds that actors Vijays outfit still operated like a fan club and doesnt have a command and control structure

India Shows 'Renewed Interest' in Buying More Russian Crude Oil: Deputy PM Alexander Novak

Nearly a fifth of the world's oil supply and a significant share of liquefied natural gas exports pass through the narrow waterway linking the Pe

Two men arrested in Gujarat for break-in at commercialcomplex in Flower Bazaar

Bhimavaram Police Arrest 8 Rowdy Sheeters

The gang was accused of attacking a group of persons who were coming out of the court premises in Bhimavaram on February 27.

Seven Months Great War: Did Nostradamus predict modern conflicts?

French prophet Nostradamus, the 16th-century seer, remains to fascinate with his cryptic quatrains. His 1555 work, The Prophecies, includes 942 p

Law college student killed in accident near Anna University

Stalin thanks Siddaramaiah for Karnatakas support to call for renewed national conversation on Union-State relations

In a communication dated March 2, he wrote to the T.N. Chief Minister expressing Karnatakas strong support on the issue

GoPro trail in Pahalgam terror attack leads to Chinese city, court allows NIA to seek Beijing help

NIA has requested China's assistance to identify the buyer of a GoPro camera, crucial evidence in a Lashkar-e-Taiba attack. Activated in Dongguan

Will Iran Take Part In The 2026 World Cup?

Taj also announced that the Iranian domestic league had been suspended.

India sets up crisis squad to monitor West Asia conflict daily: Piyush Goyal

India has formed a special group to watch the West Asia situation daily. This group will check how the crisis affects shipping and trade. It will

Macron orders France's nuclear-powered aircraft carrier to the Mediterranean

France is bolstering its presence in the Middle East. President Emmanuel Macron has ordered the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Charles de Gaull

West Asia conflict hits luxury brands; Richemont, Zegna exposed

West Asia crisis deepens luxury slowdown as Richemont and Zegna face risks. Israel-US strikes on Iran shut airspace and key hubs like Dubai and D

Police reunite118 missing people with families in Feb.

Make Delhi cleaner and greener: CM to residents

Kejriwal back in action, to appear before Assembly panel overphansi-gharrow

AAP national convener informs panel he will attend hearing on March 6 in compliancewith summons, writes to committee chairman demanding that the

Two arrested after road accident in Delhi

Over 200 arrested in Delhi in pre-Holi crackdown

Will AWS go down again as drones hit Amazon Web Services data centers, facility in Gulf amid US-Israel-Iran war? Cloud outage fears rise in Middle East. AWS data centers attack explained

Will AWS go down again as drones hit Amazon Web Services data centers, facility in Gulf amid US-Israel-Iran war? Amazon confirmed drone strikes d

Haryana education budget marginally dips despite 10.28% rise in total outlay

Pakistans arms sales drive calls for Indias attention

Rawalpindis arms deal surge, especially in the region, tilt the geopolitics in Pakistans favour

Indias need for a mandatory R&D disclosure standard

Structured research and development (R&D) reporting will improve transparency, funding and innovation outcomes

Man Gets 20-Year RI For Assault

The case dates back to 2022, when Razak was booked by Malyala police under the Pocso Act

A reboot: On Canada-India ties

Canada under Carney is undoing the damage of the Trudeau years

Excelsior Extends Holi Greetings To All its Readers. Offices of Daily Excelsior and Excelsior Printers Pvt. Ltd. will remain closed on March 4 (Wednesday) on account of Holi festival. Therefore, there will be no issue of your newspaper on March 5 (Thursday). Editor

Excelsior Extends Holi Greetings To All its Readers. Offices of Daily Excelsior and Excelsior Printers Pvt. Ltd. will remain closed on March 4 (W

Dubai prepares for return to normalcy; markets to open today

Offices across Dubai and Abu Dhabi gradually began preparing to resume in-person work after missile attacks moved employees into remote operation

Safety last: On explosives units, safety record

Explosives units flout rules for maximising profit, thus putting workers at risk

15 tonnes Of PDS Rice Seized In NTR District

NTR district joint collector S. Ilakkiya said the surprise inspection was conducted in Jayanthi village by a joint team of civil supplies and rev

Siddaramaiah rubbishes allegations of spying on D.K. Shivakumar loyalists

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah rubbished allegations of spying and phone tapping made by Leader of Opposition in the Assembly R. Ashok and JD(S) lea

Aligning religious tourism with ecology

A clear no-expansion principle is recommended there should be no new constructions or enlargement of existing structures within core forest area

You break it, you own it? Not for Trump when it comes to Iran

America has taken decisive action against Iran, focusing on dismantling its military powers and government figures. Leaders emphasize that Iran's

Under pressure from the Dalit Left, recruitment GO likely to come up for discussion again in Karnataka Cabinet

Dalit left community delegation, including Ministers K.H. Muniyappa and R.B. Thimmapur, met Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday and is learnt

Man Held For Instagram Post Threatening Blast Near Religious Site In Ullal

According to police, the accused had posted a comment reading, Support madi bro, Ullal masjid hathira bomb blast madthini (Support me bro, I will

Minister M.P. Saminathan launches The Hindus coffee table book on Tiruppurs development

D.K. Shivakumar urges Karnataka MPs to put pressure on Centre to seek approval to raise Almatti dam height

Andhra Pradesh government has written to the Centre not to approve the proposal to raise the dam height to 524.26 metres

OU prof accuses VC of stalling promotion for reporting false claim to CBI

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court on Tuesday, March 3, issued notices to the state government and Osmania University Vice-Chancellor Kumar Molu

Bomb hoax at High Court

T20 World Cup: Its a one-off game now and we back ourselves, says New Zealand skipper Santner

Reflecting on the seven-wicket defeat to the Proteas in the group stage, Santner pointed to the PowerPlay as a key factor.

Kavitha detained during protest in Narsingi

Apple unveils the M5 Pro and M5 Max with fusion architecture to power the Next-Gen MacBook Prowho is it designed for?

Apple has launched its M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, featuring a new Fusion Architecture that combines two dies for enhanced performance. These chips

Rahul pats TPCC chief for successful conduct of DCC presidents training camp

States, stakeholders urged to adopt energy saving initiatives of Mission LiFE

NYC to launch free 2-K child care next year, 2,000 seats opening in early summer, says Mayor Zohran Mamdani

New York City will start free 2-K child care next year for some families. The first 2,000 seats will open for application in early summer. Childr

BJP Claims Uddhav Blocking Pawars Rajya Sabha Return

Today Sharad Pawar, on whose insistence Uddhav Thackeray became the Chief Minister, is in trouble in the Rajya Sabha elections. However, Uddhav T

Special NIA court issues Letter Rogatory to China in Pahalgam terror attack probe

A Special NIA court in Jammu has sought assistance from China. This is for tracing a mobile phone linked to the 2025 Pahalgam terror attack. The

Dead man talking: pushing the limits of curated feeds

Meta has technology to let AI to impersonate a dead person, but who owns a persons likeness after death and what happens when a bot expresses vie

Ernakulam GHs new Gastroenterology unit faces fund crunch, staff shortage

Parties Contesting On DMK, AIADMK, BJP Symbols Add Up To Seats Tally

The DMK has held talks with Tamizhaga Vazhvurimai Katchi leader T. Velmurugan who contested in the DMK symbol in the 2021 from Panruti. Velmuruga

HC Halts Action on Kondapur Land Claimed by HYDRAA

The judge was dealing with a writ plea filed by G. Narasimha Reddy questioning the action of the revenue authorities and the HYDRAA in erecting f

Stone Laying for Mittal Steel Plant in Anakapalli Likely on March 21

Sources said Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan and several Central ministe

China urges all sides to maintain safety in Hormuz Strait

China has called for an immediate halt to military operations in the Strait of Hormuz. The vital shipping route for oil and gas has seen passage

MHA issues nationwide alert; Sinha calls for heightened vigil in J&K

Reviews law & order situation; appeals for calm and communal harmony Jammu/Srinagar, Mar 3: A day after theMinistry of Home Affairs(MHA) issued a

Rising oil prices from US, Israel and Iran war push 10-year Treasury Yield above 4% what it means

US Treasury yields surged as the US-Iran conflict escalated, pushing oil prices higher and raising inflation concerns. The benchmark 10-year Trea

Thrust on education in Kannur district panchayat Budget

Iran urges UN Security Council to move to stop war

Iran has called on the United Nations Security Council to intervene and halt its conflict with Israel and the United States. Foreign ministry spo

Dont take law into your hands, maintain clam: CM

Condemns Ayatollah Ali Khameneis killing, attack on Iran Jammu Tawi, Mar 3:Condemning the killing of Iran Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei a

Why didn't US avert stock market Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq crash today like UAE? Analysts insights, market outlook and what should investors do now

Why didn't US avert stock market Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq crash today like UAE? Wall Street fell as oil prices surged after Iran conflict an

Holi turns tragic as three boys drown in tank in Krishna district

PM Modi speaks to Arab leaders as Iran war impacts diaspora

Prime Minister Modi has engaged with eight West Asian leaders in 48 hours. Discussions focused on the escalating conflict and the welfare of the