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Former diplomat Taranjit Singh Sandhu appointed Delhi L-G

Taranjit Sandhu, a 1988-batch Indian Foreign Service officer, replaces V.K. Saxena

Hyderabads adulterated food raids: Decoy buyers, tip-offs lead to a series of busts

The raids have led to the seizure of thousands of kilograms of raw material and hundreds of kilograms of adulterated food products.

Nepal election results: RSP leading in 23 seats as per initial results

Nepal witnessed about 60% voter turnout during the elections to the House of Representatives on Thursday the country's first polls since violent

Nepal elections: RSP leading in 23 seats as per initial results

Kathmandu: Rastriya Swotantra Party is leading in 23 seats, while Nepali Congress and CPN-UML are leading in three each as per the preliminary el

Indian airlines cancel 281 flights amid Middle East crisis

New Delhi: Indian carriers cancelled 281 international flights on Thursday due to the Middle East crisis, and the government is closely monitorin

Review of Ana Paula Maias On Earth As It Is Beneath, longlisted for the International Booker Prize

In this prison novella, translated from the Portuguese by Padma Viswanathan, the author refuses to validate mens violence

Sri Lanka Evacuates 208 Iranian Navy Crew Amid Rising Tensions at Sea

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake reaffirmed Sri Lanka's neutrality while taking action to safeguard lives, insisting that no one should die in

The natural universe remains captivating when it skips the people

Science journalism should also maintain a space for unfettered wonder and a curiosity of the manner of things

Arithmetic of loss | Review of Mirza WaheedsMaryam& Son

The author examines thedisappearance of a young man withinthe framework of Muslim-immigrant lifein suburban London

When an influencer writes a book

Gen Z creator Ria Chopra wrote a book about the Internet that is now being ripped apart on, well, the Internet. I would just say, maybe, if you a

Yesterday match results: Sanju Samsons classy 'Player of the Match' gesture for Jasprit Bumrah after India beat England in T20 World Cup semi-final

Man of the match yesterday: Sanju Samson's smashing 89 helped India score 253/7 against England in the T20 World Cup semifinal at Mumbai yesterda

Indian Navy Sends P-8I Aircraft to Assist in Search for Iranian Sailors

The incident marks a significant escalation in US-Iran tensions, far from the Persian Gulf.

When 7 rays hit cinemas in land of rising sun

Satyajit Ray's filmography is capturing hearts anew in Japan, as a stunning showcase of seven of his works pulls in enthusiastic audiences. With

Embody the peace you want to see in the world

No matter which side you are on, dialogue is always better than war, skirmishes, or fights

Indian Navy Joins Search After US Submarine Sinks Iranian Warship

The Iranian warship was returning home from a naval exercise in India when it was attacked.

Iran-Israel war LIVE: Explosions over Tel Aviv as Iran launches barrage of missiles, U.S. claims to have sunk over 30 Iranian ships

Three Australian personnel were onboard American submarine that sank Iranian navy ship off Sri Lanka, Australian PM says

Iran warns US ground invasion would be 'a big disaster for American forces'

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned that a U.S. ground invasion would result in a ig disaster for American forces, stating Tehran is p

Security at airport takes precedence over devotional right, says Bombay HC

The petition was moved by the Taxi-Rickshaw Ola-Uber Mens Union, which contended that a temporary shed in the airport vicinity, historically used

Pentagon Designates Anthropic A 'Supply Chain Risk' After Deal Turndown

The Trump administration is following through with its threat to designate artificial intelligence company Anthropic as a supply chain risk in an

Warm Spell Grips Delhi As City Sizzles At 34.3 Degrees Celsius

Thursday marked the hottest day of the season so far, with the maximum temperature rising to 34.3 degrees Celsius.

AAP attacks Modi over silence on U.S. sinking Iran warship

Manish Sisodia said that about a month ago, the Prime Minister entered into a trade deal with the U.S., and one key condition that India accepted

Samantha, Sobhita MIA at Starry Weddings

Rumour has it that Samantha wanted to avoid the Akkineni family, while Sobhita was reportedly feeling a bit under the weather.

US, Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Middle East War Enters Day 7, Israel Strikes Beirut, Iran Attacks Bahrain

The raging war in the Middle East entered its seventh day on Friday, with the Israeli military announcing a ext phase in the conflict and bombin

Over 20 States Unite in Lawsuit Against Trump's Global Tariffs Post-Ruling

The lawsuit against President Trump's tariffs, spearheaded by states like Oregon and California, argues that the tariffs are unjust and burdensom

Nayanthara Buys 31.5-cr Duplex in Chennai

Adding another landmark property to her growing real-estate portfolio

Yesterday match results: India beat England by 7 runs in thrilling T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final; Sanju Samson blazes with 89 runs

Yesterday match results: India defeated England by seven runs in the second semifinal to storm into the summit clash of the T20 World Cup. India

US issues 30-day waiver allowing Indian refiners to purchase Russian oil amid West Asia conflict

The move comes months after President Donald Trump slapped tariffs on Indian goods in a bid to pressure Prime Minister Narendra Modis government

India Gets 30-Day Waiver From US To Buy Russian Oil Amid Iran War

India's access to crucial energy supplies received a temporary boost on Friday after US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a 30-day waive

A Tale of Two Parivars in Bihar

With Nitish Kumar set for exile, the Janata Parivar is scuttling towards extinction while the Sangh Parivar is ascendant, and Mandal is now a sub

India into finals: Cricket fans hail India's thrilling T20 WC semi-final win over England

Stock Market LIVE Updates: GIFT Nifty Trades Lower, Hints Low Opening

Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Today Live Updates: India's benchmark indices opened and ended in green on Thursday.

Seven Nations Announce Boycott of Paralympics Ceremony Against Russia

IPC allows Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete under their flags, causing outrage and leading seven countries to boycott the opening cerem

US House narrowly rejects war powers resolution to halt Trump's attacks on Iran

The House narrowly rejected a war powers resolution to halt President Trump's attacks on Iran, marking a significant congressional debate on pres

Australian Troops On Board US Sub That Sank Iranian Ship: PM

They did not take part in the attack, Anthony Albanese stressed

Trump vows US role in choosing Tehrans next leader, cheers Kurdish push into Iran

US President Donald Trump stated America must help select Iran's future leader. He also voiced support for Iranian Kurdish forces to launch attac

From fertilisers to rice, pulses, tea and apples: Middle East conflict threatens India-Iran agri trade

India faces a potential squeeze as the war in Iran threatens shipments of rice and other agricultural commodities.

Kristi Noem speaks minutes after being dismissed as DHS secretary; makes no mention of ousting

Bulldozers on Bhoodan lands kick up political dust

Nearly 600 houses were razed in a massive demolition drive at a village near Khammam city on February 24, rendering over 1,800 people homeless. W

Su-30MKI fighter jet crashes in Assam; IAF search operations underway

A Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter jet of the Indian Air Force crashed in Assams Karbi Anglong district on Friday while on a routine training mission. The

Why north Karnatakas under-nutrition burden stays high

In north Karnataka districts, child undernutrition has been an unrelenting problem for decades. More than a function of food scarcity, it is an o

Who is Warren Foegele? LA Kings trade Canadian left-winger to Ottawa Senators for second-round pick

The Los Angeles Kings traded Canadian forward Warren Foegele to the Ottawa Senators for a 2026 second-round pick and conditional third-round swap

CEC Asks Deccan Cements, Telangana Forest Officials To Explain Suryapet Encroachment

The committee has called for a fresh inspection of the site and asked the related authorities to submit documentary evidence on the issue

Omnichannel retailer Rozana bags Rs 290 Cr in Series B funding round led by BII

The company plans to expand its retail network, enter new markets, strengthen technology infrastructure, expand product categories and develop pr

Marseille face another trophy-less season after losing to Toulouse

Paris, March 5: Marseilles long wait for a trophy continues after it twice threw away the lead against Toulouse before losing on penalties in the

Congress Bags 2 Rajya Sabha Seats From Telangana Unopposed

Highlights Revanth's influence with party high command

Leverkusen get much-needed win

Hamburg, March 5: Two of Bayer Leverkusens young players combined for a breakthrough goal to beat Hamburger SV 1-0 in the Bundesliga and boost th

Morning Brief Podcast: Wendy Hall: One Woman's Voice in a Room Full of AI Tech Bros

Trumps new global tariffs face first legal challenge as 24 US states sue to block them

Twenty-four American states have filed a lawsuit challenging President Trump's new global tariffs. They argue the tariffs are an illegal attempt

Iran Has Not Yet Elected New Supreme Leader: Top Iranian Official

Iran has not yet elected the successor of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Syed Ali Khamenei, who was assassinated in a joint US-Israeli airstrike last w

Mlaya girl, two other win Sunsilk Mega Miss NE 2026

By Our Reporter In a glittering celebration of confidence, culture, and contemporary elegance, Stella Rica Khongsni from Meghalaya, Leimapokpam G

Shah Rukh Khan, with wife Gauri Khan, and daughter Suhana Khan during the wedding ceremony of Sachin Tendulkars son Arjun Tendulkar

Shah Rukh Khan, with wife Gauri Khan, and daughter Suhana Khan during the wedding ceremony of Sachin Tendulkars son Arjun Tendulkar and industria

From Big B to SRK: Celebs attend Arjun Tendulkars wedding

Veteran actress Jaya Bachchan, and her daughter-in-law Aishwarya Rai Bachchan marked a rare appearance together at the wedding ceremony of Arjun

Trump fires Kristi Noem as homeland secretary after storm over shootings, spending

President Trump fired Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem following months of controversy, including criticism over a $220 million ad contrac

LIVE US-Israel attack Iran Day 7: Missiles intercepted in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar on alert

On the seventh day of the war on Iran on Friday, March 6, the United States (US) and Israel continued intensive attacks on Iranian targets, amid

BAFTA-winning film Boong drops official trailer

The official trailer of Boong, the BAFTA-winning Manipuri-language film directed by Lakshmipriya Devi, was released on social media, offering aud

Trump on rising gas prices in US during Iran operation: 'If they rise, they rise'

President Donald Trump is not concerned about rising gas prices due to the Iran conflict. He believes fuel costs will decrease rapidly once the m

STs following Hindu customs can't be excluded from Hindu marriage law: High court

Scheduled Tribe members adhering to Hindu customs are not barred from the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, Chhattisgarh High Court ruled. The court set

Reports on US using Indian ports in Iran war fake: MEA

India has vehemently denied allegations that its ports are being utilized by the US Navy for strikes against Iran. The External Affairs Ministry

India eves bank on recent Test form to upstage Aussies in pink ball game

PERTH, March 5: Hammered in the ODIs, the Indian womens cricket team would expect the senior players to step up with inspiring performances when

Lakshya Sen enters QFs

ALL ENGLAND CHAMPIONSHIPS BIRMINGHAM, March 5: A relentless Lakshya Sen produced a gritty performance to beat Hong Kongs Ng Ka Long Angus and sto

Iran missile fire sparks explosions over Tel Aviv, no reported injuries

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on March 5, that his country was prepared for any potential ground invasion, saying such a move woul

Krithi Karanth becomes first Indian to win major UK conservation prize

LONDON, Mar 5: Dr Krithi K Karanth, CEO of the Centre for Wildlife Studies (CWS), became the first Indian to win a prestigious conservation prize

Modi very focused on delivery, bringing hundreds of millions into formal economy: Canada PM

SYDNEY, Mar 5 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi is very focused on delivery of welfare programmes to the common people and has been successful in br

The Gulf in the Crossfire

B S Dara bsdara@gmail.com What began as a United States-Israeli strike on Iranian targets has rapidly evolved into a wider regional confrontation

Omar in touch with FM to evacuate students from Iran: Farooq

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Mar 5: National Conference president Dr Farooq Abdullah today said Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is in touch wit

Modi has surrendered Indian farmers interests: Karra

Cong seeks roll back of US trade deal Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 5: Congress today held a protest rally to oppose the anti farmers, anti

CM stresses bridging gap between education and employability

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 5: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a preliminary meeting to discuss the formulation of an action pl

Bihar: JDU cadre bet on Nishant to fill in father Nitish Kumar's shoes

Bihar's ruling party, JDU, anticipates Nishant Kumar's political debut as his father, Nitish Kumar, prepares to step down. This move aims to reas

SSP Jammu reviews crime, security situation in district

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 5: Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Jammu Joginder Singh today chaired a crime and security review meetin

Nitish Kumar a wily strategist who made CM seat his own

Nitish Kumar exits Bihar CM post after two decades, sparking political upheaval. Known for his strategic alliances and ideological shifts, Kumar

'Hasn't taken a day off in 25 years': Mark Carney praises PM Modi's work ethic

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney lauded Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's dedication to citizen welfare. Carney highlighted Modi's focus o

Rupee recovers 41 paise to 91.64 vs USD

MUMBAI, March 5: The Indian rupee rebounded from its all-time low, settling 41 paise higher at 91.64 against the US dollar on Thursday, supported

Metals rally on inflation fears amid Middle East tensions

NEW DELHI, March 5: Gold and silver prices surged on Thursday as escalating conflict in the Middle East pushed investors toward safe-haven assets

US Says It Has Destroyed More Than 30 Iranian ships Since War Began

The United States has sunk more than 30 Iranian ships during the ongoing war, while ballistic missile and drone attacks by Tehran's forces are do

GCW organizes lecture on AI and Internet of Things

Excelsior Correspondent KATHUA, Mar 5: A lecture on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things, organized by the Institutions Innovation

JKCAG, RTIM delegation meets Athar; raises key issues

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Mar 5: A delegation of the J&K Climate Action Group (JKCAG) and the J&K RTI Movement today met Deputy Commissio

CEO, SMVDU TBIC delivers talk on Innovation and Startup Ecosystems

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 5: In a significant academic engagement aimed at fostering entrepreneurial mindset among young engineers, Dr.

'Minnesota has become the poster boy of fraud': Luna, Timmons TORCH Walz at Somali scam hearing

Trump Says Iran Calling US About A Deal Amid War

President Donald Trump on Thursday said Tehran was reaching out to the United States about making a deal amid US and Israeli strikes on Iran, add

Unutilised Tourism Funds

The chronic underutilisation of capital expenditure in Jammu and Kashmirs tourism sector over the past two financial years reveals more than just

Sanju Samson reflects on his journey to success in the T20 World Cup

Samson enjoyed a slice of luck in the third over when England captain Harry Brook dropped a regulation catch at mid-on with the batter on 15 an o

Kavinder posted as HP Governor, Saxena to be new LG Ladakh

Prez orders major reshuffle of Guvs, LGs Ata Hasnain appointed Bihars Governor Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Mar 5: Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh Kavinde

Failing Water Quality Norms

Kashmirs wetlands are sending out a distress signal that can no longer be ignored. Recent water quality monitoring across 88 wetlands in the Vall

Court to frame charges against Farooq, others in JKCA scam

Case made out for earlier offences Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Mar 5: The Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) Srinagar today said the case agai

Not everyone can get Govt jobs, youth must transition from job seekers to creators: CM

Govt formulating plan to bring people from Iran safely Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 5: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today said his Governme

HC pulls up JMC for violating court directions, orders probe into unsafe building report

CS asked to constitute inquiry committee in 2 weeks Mohinder Verma JAMMU, Mar 5: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has come down heavi

J&Ks Ranji Trophy win reflects impact of sustained investment in the region: Jay Shah

NEW DELHI, Mar 5: ICC Chairman Jay Shah on Thursday said Jammu and Kashmirs recent triumph in the Ranji Trophy reflected the impact of sustained

Nearly year after breakdown, SSH, SMGS & CD Hospitals still without CT Scan machines

*MRI Machine also non-functional at GMC Jammu Govind Sharma JAMMU, Mar 5: Nearly ten months after CT scan services collapsed at three major Gover

Restrictions to continue in Kashmir on Friday

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Mar 5: Authorities have decided to continue precautionary restrictions across all districts of the Kashmir Vall

India finally condoles Khameneis death; Foreign Secretary Misri visits Iran embassy

NEW DELHI, Mar 5 : India on Thursday condoled the killing of Irans Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei against the backdrop of scathing critici