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Factories firing on all cylinders as LPG supply eases

Factory disruptions are easing as commercial LPG supplies improve and migrant workers return, with companies offering support. The government inc

Jharkhand and HP wrestlers win golds

Raipur, March 29: Jharkhand and Himachal Pradesh clinched two gold medals each on the opening day of wrestling competition in Ambikapur while Miz

Orphaned young, teenage Mizo weightlifter clinches KITG glory

Raipur, March 29: On the verge of quitting weightlifting after losing both his parents before he was 16, Mizorams Isak Malsawmtluanga overcame a

Digi Yatra, Udan Cafe among six new facilities launched at Jammu airport

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU/SRINAGAR, Mar 29: Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu on Sunday inaugurated six passenger-centr

Sabalenka beats Gauff to complete Sunshine Double

Miami Gardens, March 29: Aryna Sabalenka beat Coco Gauff in the Miami Open womens singles final 6-2, 4-6, 6-3 on Saturday. The world No. 1 overpo

Top 7 firms lose Rs 1.75 lakh crore in market cap last week

Mumbai, March 29: The combined market valuation of seven of Indias top-10 most valued companies fell sharply by Rs 1.75 lakh crore last week amid

Justice not a privilege for few: Vice President

NEW DELHI, Mar 29 : Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Sunday underscored the need for accessible, affordable and timely justice for all citizen

JU students outshine at India Innovates 2026

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 29: In a landmark achievement for student-led innovation, a team from the Design Your Degree (DYD) program at

Rickelton, Rohit masterclass hand MI 6-wicket win over KKR

MUMBAI, Mar 29: Ryan Rickelton and Rohit Sharma slammed quickfire fifties to hand Mumbai Indians a comfortable six-wicket win over Kolkata Knight

Civil aviation minister inaugurates Udan Yatri Cafe at Lucknow airport

LUCKNOW, Mar 29: The Union Minister for Civil Aviation Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu on Sunday inaugurated Udaan Yatri Cafe virtually at Chaudhary Ch

Vishwa Guru Bharat: A Reform Agenda

Prof. Raj Shree Dhar dharrajshree@gmail.com Education is the most powerful tool for transforming India, asserts Prime Minister Sh.Narendra Modi-a

Flavour of the season, Pandits return and Rehabilitation

B L Saraf bushanlalsaraf@gmail.com Like a geographic seasonal cycle the issue of Pandits return to the Valley is in a state of permanent rotation

Petrochemical facility struck in northern Iran

The company takes oil or natural gas and processes them into chemical products used to make everyday materials like plastics and chemicals

Muhammad Ali Jinnah Controversy Teaching history without taking sides

Rakshit Sharma sharmarakshit16@gmail.com The recent debate over including Muhammad Ali Jinnah in the postgraduate political science syllabus has

Union minister Virendra Kumar calls to expand Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, boost de-addiction

NEW DELHI, Mar 29 : Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Virendra Kumar on Sunday called for intensifying preventive efforts, scalin

Flight bookings for Halwara airport in Punjab to begin in April: Ravneet Bittu

CHANDIGARH, Mar 29 : Flight bookings for Halwara airport in Punjab are set to begin in April, with the first commercial flight likely to take off

Adityanaths Noida superstition jab at Akhilesh, says SP created hurdles in development

LUCKNOW, Mar 29: Hitting out at Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav without taking his name, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sun

Congress releases first list of 284 candidates for West Bengal polls

NEW DELHI, Mar 29 : The Congress on Sunday released its first list of 284 candidates for the upcoming West Bengal Assembly polls, fielding former

Ram Temple becomes one of the most visited shrines in India

Rush of pilgrims continues to swell in Ayodhya Sanjeev K Sharma AYODHYA, Mar 29: Within a few years of its construction, the Ram temple at Ayodhy

No one to be spared in Ashok Kharat case: Fadnavis

NAGPUR, March 29: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, while speaking at the police duty meet held in Nagpur today, commented on the Ash

Arbaaz Patel Reflects on Controversial Moments with Shiv Thakare in The 50

Mumbai, March 30: Arbaaz Patel, a contestant on the Colors reality TV show The 50, recently shared his thoughts on the intense moments he experie

Narsingh Seva Kendra celebrates Foundation Day at Khoon

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Mar 29: The Narsingh Seva Kendra, located in the central area of Khoon village in Majalta Tehsil of Udhampur di

Dharmendra Pradhan Visits Nandigram, Predicts BJPs Victory in Suvendu Adhikaris Stronghold

New Delhi, March 30: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan visited Nandigram in West Bengal on Sunday. He engaged with dedicated BJP worker

DUs Carbon Garden to combat air pollution, lessen toxic gases

From Our Special Correspondent Experts from different fields today agreed that instead of a piecemeal approach to tackle the worst ever air pollu

Abdominal fat bigger risk than obesity in India

Abdominal or central obesity poses a greater health risk than overall obesity, especially in the Indian context where even lean-looking individua

Indias First Cheetah Mukhi Celebrates Third Birthday, CM Expresses Joy

Bhopal, March 30: Indias first cheetah, Mukhi, born under the ambitious Project Cheetah, celebrated her third birthday on Sunday. This milestone

Police Investigates Bus with Pro-Dawood Ibrahim Slogans in Coimbatore

Coimbatore, March 30: Coimbatore police have launched an investigation following the seizure of a private bus in Karnatakas Chikkamagaluru distri

Stable Supply Situation

The recurring cycle of panic buying and official reassurance in Indias fuel sector once again underscores a critical gap-not in supply, but in pu

Kala Kendra hosts painting exhibition

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 29: A painting exhibition organized by the Kala Kendra, Jammu was held today at the G R Santosh Gallery, locat

Kumaresh A leads, Devyanshu empresses in Intl Rating Chess Fiesta

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 29: Kumaresh A of Tamil Nadu continued his flawless run in the ongoing International Rating Chess Fiesta at ID

19th UT J&K Wushu Cship concludes

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 30: The 19th UT J&K Wushu Championship 2025 concluded successfully at Indoor Sports Complex, Bhagwati N

J&K shines at Sub-Junior Throwball Nationals

Excelsior Sports Correspondent SRINAGAR, Mar 29: The Jammu and Kashmir Throwball teams delivered impressive performances at the 29th Sub-Junior N

Amit starts Census 2027 campaign at Career Abacus event

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 29: At an event organised by Career Abacus Group, Director MHA for Census Operations & Citizen Registration, A

5th J&K UT-Level Carrom Cship begins

Excelsior Sports Correspondent SRINAGAR, Mar 29: The 5th Jammu & Kashmir UT-Level Carrom Championship 2025-26 was declared open today at the Sher

Kerala Elections: Congress Leader Reiterates Allegations of BJP-CPI(M) Pact

Kochi, March 30: Senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala reiterated the partys longstanding accusation that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) an

Ex Servicemen Welfare Association Kathua elects body

Excelsior Correspondent KATHUA, Mar 29: Capt (retd) Gian Singh Pathania was elected as chairman of J&K Ex-Services Welfare Association Kathua and

Jammu North wins Hockey Cship

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 29: The J&K UT Men Hockey Championship 2026 concluded at KK Hakku Hockey Stadium, Jammu, with Jammu Nor

When Ego Takes the Wheel

Editor, Through the columns of your esteemed newspaper, I would like to draw attention to a deeply disturbing incident of road rage that recently

The Angst of Autumn

By H.H. Mohrmen Autumn is a beloved season of poets, yet what the poets and writers do not always tell us about this season of mellow fruitfulnes

Who Gave You This Power? A Question of Political Culture

By Leander Lyngwa A disturbing video circulated widely on social media last week: a driver being verbally abused, slapped, and threatened by a ma

Alwal Man Duped In 87 Lakh Stock Scam

According to the victim, he was added to a WhatsApp group named VIP Group Infinity on January 1, 2026

Pramod Bhagat Shines at Spanish Para Badminton International 2026 with One Gold and Two Silver Medals

Toledo, March 30: The Spanish Para Badminton International 2026, Level 1, witnessed an impressive performance by India. Pramod Bhagat emerged as

BJD MP Sasmita Patra Resigns from Parliamentary Panel Following Nishikant Dubeys Remarks on Biju Patnaik

Bhubaneswar, March 30: Senior leader of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) and Rajya Sabha MP Sasmita Patra has resigned from the parliamentary standing c

Merit List For 174 Assistant Professor Posts Released

Certificate verification for shortlisted candidates will be held on April 1

Main Shooter Arrested in Ranchi Restaurant Shooting Incident

Ranchi, March 30: The police have arrested Sachin Yadav, the main shooter involved in the shocking shooting and murder of an employee at The T-To

BJPs Training Initiative Aims to Cultivate 100,000 Skilled Workers

New Delhi, March 30: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta participated for two hours in a training camp for Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers, hel

BJPs Shahzad Poonawala Criticizes Congress and Left in Kerala

New Delhi, March 30: BJP spokesperson Shahzad Poonawala has responded to Prime Minister Modis remarks about Kerala. He stated that the Prime Mini

Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai Celebrates Mata Karma Jayanti Festival in Surajpur

Surajpur, March 30: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai attended the State-Level Mata Karma Jayanti Festival 2026 on Sunday. He emphasized

Violence Erupts During Ram Navami Celebrations in Hazaribagh, Two Dead and Over 450 Injured

Hazaribagh, March 30: A violent clash during the Ram Navami celebrations in Hazaribagh, Jharkhand, has left two people dead and over 450 injured.

Free Health Check-Up At Nims On March 31

Senior citizens aged 60 years and above have been urged to make use of the opportunity.

Eleven Arrested in Ranchi for Fuel Station and Shop Robberies

Ranchi, March 30: Ranchi police have arrested eleven members of an organized interstate gang involved in six recent robbery incidents across vari

Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of shelling outskirts of eastern city, killing and wounding civilians

Afghan deputy government spokesman Hamdullah Fitrat said that mortars and other heavy weaponry were used Sunday afternoon to strike rural areas a

BJP Criticizes TMC Over Law and Order in Bengal Assembly Elections

New Delhi, March 30: BJP leaders launched a fierce attack on the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) in West Bengal on Sunday. They accused the TMC o

Enthusiastic Crowd Welcomes PM Modi in Thrissur Ahead of Kerala Elections

Thrissur, March 30: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has officially kicked off the electoral campaign in Kerala. On Sunday, he held a roadshow in Thr

Kylian Mbapp Dismisses Real Madrid Speculations Ahead of World Cup

Madrid, March 30: French football star Kylian Mbapp has firmly rejected the speculation circulating in Spanish media regarding his commitment to

Nalanda University to Showcase Indian Culture at Convocation Ceremony

Rajgir, March 30: Nalanda University is set to hold its second convocation ceremony on March 31 at its permanent campus in Rajgir. President and

Maoist campaign saw continuity across regimes, sharper push recently: Former MHA official

He said that the years 2006-2009 were the most difficult, and the gradual gains made over the years found a resolute push in the past two-years w

Indian Armys Kharga Corps Conducts Exercise Reki for Combat Readiness

New Delhi, March 30: The Indian Armys Kharga Corps, part of the Western Command, has initiated a 72-hour-long Exercise Reki as part of its combat

Sharjeel Imam to Surrender at Tihar Jail as Interim Bail Expires

New Delhi, March 30: Sharjeel Imam, accused in the Delhi riots case, is set to surrender at Tihar Jail on Monday. A Delhi court granted him a 10-

Global acceptance of Pakistan a failure of Indian foreign policy: Jairam Ramesh

Congress leader says Pakistans improving global standing reflects failures in Indias diplomatic engagement

Doctor Warns Of ORS Confusion

Dr Sivaranjani said the issue was not about the safety of the drink in isolation, but about how it is presented and perceived by consumers, parti

Indian Ambassador Discusses Flight Resumption with Kuwait Airways Chairman

New Delhi, March 30: Amid ongoing regional security concerns, Indias Ambassador to Kuwait, Parmita Tripathi, met with Captain Abdulmohsen S. Al-F

Gujarat Government Launches Initiative to Provide Over 100 GPUs for AI Development

Gandhinagar, March 30: The Gujarat government has taken a significant step in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) by announcing a plan to m

Meghalaya students receive scholarships

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 29: A total of 88 students from different schools across Meghalaya were awarded scholarships by the Vidyadhan Fou

NPP condemns assault on driver, seeks swift justice

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 29: The National Peoples Party (NPP) on Sunday condemned the assault of a commercial vehicle driver at Umshyrpi a

Max Verstappen says he is considering F1 retirement

The four-time F1 drivers' champion from 2021 to 2024 for Red Bull relinquished his seat at the top of the sport when McLaren's Lando Norris won t

Unruly touts, cabbies mar tourist experience in city

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 29: For the past few years, Shillong has attracted a huge number of tourists, not only from neighbouring Assam an

Delhis Budget Prioritizes Infrastructure Under PM Modis 4S Guidance: CM Rekha Gupta

New Delhi, March 30: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has announced that the citys budget emphasizes a renewed focus on infrastructure. She state

Mahila Congress slams FCRA Amendment, seeks reversal

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 29: The Meghalaya Pradesh Mahila Congress has condemned the recently introduced amendment to the Foreign Contribu

HC Notices Over Pollution In Himayatsagar, Osmansagar

The letter, based on a news report, highlighted an increase in toxic levels of pollution in the reservoirs

Congress Fields Pradeep Prasad from Bhawanipur in Bengal Elections

Kolkata, March 30: In the lead-up to the West Bengal Assembly elections, the Congress Party announced candidates for 284 assembly seats on Sunday

A missed opportunity to guarantee minimum wages

The VB-G RAM G Act is a missed opportunity to correct serious anomalies in the determination of wage rates for MGNREGA workers

Pakistan PM appreciates Saudi Arabia for showing 'remarkable restraint' during West Asia tensions

Mr. Sharif was talking to Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, who called on the Prime Minister, according to a statement by the PMO

A Bill that secures IPS officers role in deputation

The Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill, 2026 strengthens service rules and clarifies IPS deputation policy

A Deeper Look At The Meaning Of Resilience

Neena Varmas book argues that adversity does not just test us, but transforms us

Igor Tudor Resigns as Head Coach of Tottenham Hotspur After Just Seven Matches

New Delhi, March 30: Tottenham Hotspurs tumultuous season has taken another unexpected turn as Igor Tudor has resigned from his position as head

Neighbours first: On India-Nepal ties

India must invite the new Prime Minister of Nepal, Balen Shah, to revive ties

WTOs fisheries pact: India for 25 year transition period, stronger disciplines on distant-water industrial fishing

The Commerce Ministry said that fisheries subsidies were one of the key agenda items discussed by trade Ministers at the World Trade Organisation

7 Essential Signs of a Healthy Body You Should Know

New Delhi, March 30: The body often sends signals when something is wrong. Changes within can indicate underlying issues. However, even when comp

Bengali actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee drowns in sea

He was 43, and left behind his 13-year-old son and actor-wife Priyanka Sarkar

Congress Leader Murdered in Ludhiana, Raja Warring Criticizes Punjab Government

Ludhiana, March 30: The murder of a local Congress leader in Ludhiana, Punjab, has caused widespread alarm. Punjab Congress leaders have targeted

On a wing: On the Modified UDAN scheme

Subsidies will not create demand for air travel to small towns

Over 20,000 Candidates Appear for TGRTC Supervisor Trainee Exams in Hyderabad

20,128 candidates had downloaded the hall tickets for the traffic supervisor trainee examination

Five Simple Ways to Boost Immunity and Stay Healthy

New Delhi, March 30: As the seasons change and the heat begins, the risk of falling ill increases. It is crucial to strengthen your immune system

Social Security claiming mistake could cost women more: Why waiting isnt always the best retirement move

Many women may make Social Security decisions without looking at their full retirement plan. Waiting for higher benefits sounds good, but it can

Parents Conduct Wedding For Son, Partner 23 Years After Deaths

The annual ritual, held on Sri Rama Navami, commemorates a relationship that ended in tragedy in 2003

Mumbai Indians Triumph Over Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2026 Opener

Mumbai, March 30: In an exciting start to IPL 2026, the Mumbai Indians (MI) secured a victory against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by six wick

West Bengal Assembly polls: Congress names 284 candidates, fields heavyweights

Former party leader in Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury and former Rajya Sabha MP Mausam Benazir Noor are among candidates; Party ends electoral

Traffic Advisory Issued for IPL Match in Chandigarh: Route Plan Explained

Chandigarh, March 30: A detailed route guide has been released for the IPL cricket match scheduled on March 31 at the Maharaja Yadvinder Singh In

Musi Places of Worship a Tactic to Hide Congress Govt's Failures, Alleges BJP

Rao said that the Modi government had built a grand Ram Mandir in Ayodhya with the trust and contribution of countless people