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Iran confirms security chief Larijani killed amid ongoing war

Irans Supreme National Security Council said Larijani was killed in an overnight strike along with his son and aides. State media also reported t

U.S. Lawmakers Warn of National Security Risks from Chinas AI and Robotics Advancements

Washington, March 18: U.S. lawmakers and industry experts have raised alarms about Chinas advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), robotics,

Sanju Samsons Move to CSK: A Strategic Decision for Team Balance and Fan Engagement

New Delhi, March 18: Sanju Samson, the explosive wicketkeeper-batsman who played a crucial role in Indias T20 World Cup 2026 triumph, is set to s

Madhya Pradesh: Seven killed in fire at house in Indore

Indore: Seven people were killed after a fire broke out at a house in Madhya Pradeshs Indore city early on Wednesday, March 18 police said. The b

Can the Strait of Hormuz blockade break the Internet?

Few people realise that the ocean floor beneath the Persian Gulf and Red Sea is crisscrossed with thousands of kilometres of fibre-optic cable

Oscars 2026 Red Carpet: The 8 Best-Dressed Actors of the Night

Priyanka Chopra The global icon was a vision in white in a custom Dior strapless gown from the Spring 2026 couture collection.

An uproar that marked the States name change from Madras to Tamil Nadu

The new name came into force on January 14, 1969, the day of Thai Pongal.

Three die from suspected toxic gas in Raipur hospital septic tank

Raipur: Three persons died, apparently due to inhalation of toxic gases, inside a septic tank at a private hospital here late Tuesday, March 17,

A kidney sale that led to a CB-CID probe in Tamil Nadu

The nexus of agents with doctors and hospitals in the illegal sale of kidneys was exposed, the then Deputy Superintendent of Police V. Parthasara

Gunfire Erupts at Punjab University, Raising Concerns Over Campus Safety

Chandigarh, March 18: A significant incident of gunfire has occurred near the Botany Department at Punjab University in Chandigarh, raising suspi

Top US Security Official Quits; Says Iran Didn't Pose Immediate Threat

Joe Kent, who headed the National Counterterrorism Center, is the first senior official in Trump's administration to resign over the conflict, no

Early indications show Israel tank fire hit U.N. Lebanon base, Ghanaian peacekeepers wounded

UNIFIL faces increased risks amid Israeli-Hezbollah tensions; Mission fired on sporadically in recent months

Gig workers dignity, safety not priority for government, alleges Rahul

New Delhi: Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday, March 17, alleged that the labour, dignity and safety of gig workers were n

Iran missile strike kills two in central Israel, say medics

Missiles from Iran struck near Tel Aviv, killing two people. Railway services across Israel were suspended after shrapnel damaged a station. The

Tulsi Gabbard Defends Trump After Resignation of Anti-Terror Chief Over Iran Conflict

Washington, March 18: Tulsi Gabbard, the Director of National Intelligence, has come to President Donald Trumps defense regarding his decision to

When is Eid 2026 in India? Check date, Chand Raat timings, significance, how Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr, and more

Eid 2026: In India, Eid-Ul-Fitr is likely to be celebrated on Saturday, March 21, 2026, a day after the moon is sighted. Eid al-Fitr, also called

Science & tech ministry approves setting up of quantum teaching facilities at 23 institutions

U.S. Strikes Iranian Missile Bases Near Hormuz Strait

Washington, March 18: The United States has launched new strikes on Iranian missile bases near the Hormuz Strait. Military officials report that

1 dead and another wounded in shooting at US Air Force base in New Mexico

A shooting incident at Holloman Air Force Base near Alamogordo has resulted in one fatality and one injury. The base was placed on lockdown follo

Lights out, pressure up: Donald Trump, Marco Rubio demand new Cuba leadership

America's President Donald Trump has promised swift action against Cuba's government. This comes as US sanctions, including halting oil exports,

Clash Between Republicans and Democrats Over U.S. Voting Bill

Washington, March 18: A fierce political battle has erupted in the U.S. Senate as Republicans push forward the SAVE Act as a measure to secure el

4 IAF-controlled civil airports to face temp shutdown for runway repair; Jodhpur facility first to be shut from March 29 for month

Israel Iran War: UAE could join any US-led effort to secure Strait of Hormuz, says senior official

The United Arab Emirates is considering joining a U.S. initiative to safeguard maritime trade in the Strait of Hormuz. This vital waterway faces

SC seeks response from Gujarat, Maharashtra on Bilkis Bano case convicts plea

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued notice on a plea by two convicts in the Bilkis Bano gangrape case, linked to the 2002 post-Godhra

Bangladesh Cricket Board Faces Scrutiny Over T20 World Cup Withdrawal

Dhaka, March 18: The decision of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) to withdraw from the T20 World Cup 2026 is back in the spotlight. The newly f

SC urges govt to bring in law on paternity leave

No early bonding, P 18

Trump Slams NATO Over Hormuz Support Refusal, Embraces Going it Alone

While he expressed resentment at traditional U.S. allies, Trump insisted he's OK with the solidifying dynamic of the conflict, which, for better

Breaking News Live Updates: Fire breaks out in a house in the Brijeshwari Annexe residential locality in Indore

Oscar Ratings Fall 9% in Conan OBriens Second Year Hosting

The show also yielded a more significant 14% decline from last year in viewership from adults aged 18-49.

Ali Larijani: Iran's ultimate backroom powerbroker

Despite his relative moderation, Ali Larijani played an allegedly central role in the bloody crushing of mass protests in January

400 killed in Pakistan strike on Kabul hospital; India slams 'barbaric act'

Strike lands near Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant

A projectile struck near Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant on Tuesday evening. Iran has informed the International Atomic Energy Agency that no

Tamil Nadu weather today: Will it rain in Chennai, Coimbatore, Thoothukudi on March 18? Here's what IMD has predicted for this week

Chennai weather: Tamil Nadu is likely to receive light rainfall with thunderstorms or lightning on Wednesday, March 18. According to the India Me

Women in the travel and tourism industry; Challenges in India's defencetech startup ecosystem

According to UN Tourism, in 2024, 1.4 billion people travelled across international borders. The number for domestic travel within India alone wa

LPG (liberalisation, privatisation, globalisation) has hit industry: SC

Govt obligations to provide for road, education can't be industry: AG

2 Israelis Killed In Iranian Airstrikes In Tel Aviv

Iran War: Israeli authorities have confirmed that two civilians in their seventies, a couple, were killed in the Iranian attack a short time ago

SC judge: Was reference to 7-J bench, then to 9-J bench valid?

67% of India's unemployed youth are graduates: Report

6 Killed, 24 Wounded in Israeli Strikes on Beirut

Human remains were also recovered from the site and their identities will be determined after DNA testing, the ministry statement said

Yes, I'm Alive: Netanyahu Debunks Death Rumours In New Clip With US Envoy

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has released another video message, this time alongside US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee, dismiss

US Hits Iran Missiles Near Hormuz With 5,000-Pound 'Bunker Buster' Bombs

In the first major action to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the US military has said it had hit Iranian missile sites near the critical waterway wi

6 Ukrainians held for 'terror plot', Kyiv seeks quick release

Former Dealshare CEO believes Indias next big consumer play is youth sports

Bengaluru-based Sports For Life wants to turn structured sports training into a national, tech-enabled platform, much like Cult.fit did for fitne

Will Larijani killing weaken chance of US exit strategy for Iran war?

The killing of Ali Larijani by Israel removes a key pragmatic figure from Irans leadership, increasing the influence of hardliners and reducing c

Word of the day - Incorrigible

Incorrigible means someone or something cannot be changed. This word describes persistent bad habits or stubborn personalities. It highlights tra

SBI raises6,051 crore through issue of bonds

The bonds are issued for 10 years, with a call option after 5 years and each anniversary date thereafter

Iran War Live Updates: Strike kills Iran's top security chief, US hits missile sites near Strait of Hormuz with bunker bombs

Two killed in Ramat Gan near Tel Aviv after Iranian missile launches; eyewitness recounts the horror

Iran-Israel war LIVE updates: Tehran confirms security chief Larijani's death, targets Tel Aviv with 'cluster warheads' in retaliatory strikes

2 dead near Tel Aviv; U.S. military says hit Iran missile sites near Strait of Hormuz with 'bunker buster' bombs

We will Pursue, Find, Neutralise Him: Israel on Mojtaba Khamenei

Spokesperson Effie Defrin said that the Israeli military currently has no information about Khameneis whereabouts.

Assembly elections 2026 LIVE: ECI deploys over 1,000 Central observers for upcoming Assembly polls

Pradyut Bordoloi, the Congress MP from Assam's Nagaon Lok Sabha seat, quit the party following differences with State party president Gaurav Gogo

Trump administration defends Anthropic blacklisting in US court

The Trump administration has defended the Pentagon's decision to blacklist AI company Anthropic. This move followed Anthropic's refusal to remove

Morning Digest: Top U.S. counterterrorism official resigns to protest Iran war; LPG consumption slumps 17% in March on war-related shortages, and more

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After Australia, Brazil Moves To Restrict Social Media For Under-16s

Brazil began implementing new measures on Tuesday to restrict minors' access to social media and prevent them from viewing violent or illegal con

Two killed near Tel Aviv after Iranian missile launches: Israeli medics

The emergency responder had earlier released a statement saying the two patients were found in serious condition, while police had confirmed repo

U.S. targets Iranian missile sites near Strait of Hormuz

U.S.-Iran war latest updates: Top Iranian security, military officials killed in strikes, death toll crosses 2200, missile alert in Dubai

U.S.-Israeli war has killed at least 1,300 people in Iran, more than 900 in Lebanon and 12 in Israel, according to officials in those countries.

1,600 Indians Return On 5 Qatar Airways Flights Amid Airspace Curbs

Around 1,600 Indian nationals travelled to India on five Qatar Airways flights on Tuesday, even as the airline continues to operate limited servi

Retired officials demand Rahul Gandhi's apology over Parliament protest

Cesar Chavez controversy: What are abuse allegations against US labor icon? What will happen on Cesar Chavez Day?

Cesar Chavez allegations: Cesar Chavez Day on March 31, his birthday, was named a federal commemorative holiday by President Barack Obama in 2014

BJP lashes out at Congress for 'endorsing' USCIRF report

Jammu Aviation Transformation

The ongoing expansion of the Jammu Airport marks a transformative phase in the regions aviation infrastructure and economic landscape. For decade

Bumpy rides, cuss words and the city moves on

Vishal Sharma By far the greatest and most admirable form of wisdom is that needed to plan and beautify cities and human communities. Socrates A

Iran needs change of mindset not regime

K N Pandita knp627@gmail.com The ongoing war has brought ruin to Iran. The slogans, which the Ayatollahs deemed their jugular vein, were like to

11 MLAs defy diktat, expose Congress weakness in NDA states

RS Polls Show How Factionalism & 'Money Power' Have Hit Party

Tapping Fisheries Potential

The announcement of a Rs 100-crore Integrated Aqua Park in Anantnag marks a significant policy push towards harnessing Kashmirs immense but still

The rising heat-waves and beyond

Anoop Khajuria anoopkhajuria@gmail.com The latter half of February and the beginning of March this year have brought an unusual and worrying spik

Don't Need Any Help: Trump Fumes At NATO Over Hormuz Support Refusal

Trump fumed that the US is not getting support despite the fact that we helped NATO so much, and said that it was in allies' interest to prevent

CII, CUJ ink MoU to boost industry -ready skills among students

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 17: In a significant step towards bridging the gap between academia and industry, the Confederation of Indian

UEFA champions league results: Manchester City vs Real Madrid, Chelsea vs PSG, Arsenal vs Leverkusen

UEFA champions league: Real Madrid, PSG, Arsenal progressed to the next round after defeating Manchester City, Chelsea, Bayer Leverkusen.

SR College organizes interaction with JKAS 2024 Topper

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 17: An exclusive interaction session featuring its proud alumnus, Absyu Sharma, who secured Rank 1 in the JKAS

FOIJ urges Govt to strengthen support for MSMEs in J&K

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 17: Federation of Industries Jammu (FOIJ), representing more than 3,000 industrial members and over 5,000 MSME

Iran confirms security chief Larijani killed as Israel vows to target new Supreme Leader

The death of Ali Larijani represents a major blow to Iran, whose long-serving leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed less than three weeks ago

Florida man executed for killing a young mom who called 911 from his car begging for help

King's execution was the fourth this year in Florida and the seventh overall in 2026 including two executions in Texas and one in Oklahoma

CM hosts Iftaar in Srinagar, emphasizes unity and compassion

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Mar 17: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday hosted Iftaar at Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Center

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

U.S. Stock Market today: S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq beat war trends, end in green. Check top performing stocks

U.S. Stock Market today: Shares of airlines and travel companies rebounded from losses in recent weeks related to the U.S. and Israeli attack on

Projectile hits area near Irans Bushehr nuclear power plant

The projectile hit the vicinity of the nuclear power plant in the port city of Bushehr at around 7 p.m. local time

Israel says striking Basij militia in Tehran after leader killed

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

Iran Says Strait Of Hormuz Won't Return To Pre-War Norm As War Intensifies

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has warned that the situation in the Strait of Hormuz will not return to its pre-war state.

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