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Prof Tito Ganjoo to head Jogishwari Mandir Trust

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 18: TheRainawari KP Action Committee (RKPAC)today announced election ofProf. Tito Ganjooas president of theJog

JIH President Husaini Condemns Kabul Attack, Calls for Peace and Protection of Civilians

New Delhi, March 19: Syed Saadatullah Husaini, the President of Jamaat-e-Islami Hind (JIH), has strongly condemned the alleged Pakistani airstrik

How Maharashtra Legislature cleared the Freedom of Religion Bill, and why most of the opposition parties did not oppose it

Once the Governor gives his assent, Maharashtra will become the 13th State in India to have a legislation against forced conversions

Being Muslim in India Has Become a Crime: Waris Pathan

Mumbai, March 19: AIMIM leader Waris Pathan has strongly criticized the arrest of 14 young men during an Iftar party on a boat in Varanasi, where

Plea in Delhi HC flags fear of communal tension in Uttam Nagar ahead of Id

The plea has been moved by the Association for Protection of Civil Rights (APCR), which has sought urgent directions to the Delhi Police and the

Maharashtra Government to Implement Micro-Zoning for Circle Rates, Starting with MMR

Mumbai, March 19: The Maharashtra Legislative Assembly unanimously passed the Maharashtra Stamp (Amendment) Bill, 2026 on Wednesday. This bill ai

U.S. Ambassador Sergio Gore Meets NSA Ajit Doval to Discuss India-U.S. Security Cooperation

New Delhi, March 19: The U.S. Ambassador to India, Sergio Gore, met with National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval on Wednesday. The discussion

NC, PDP spar over Bill pertaining to land rights in J&K

NC legislator Tanvir Sadiq has submitted the J&K LandGrants(Restoration and Protection)Bill, 2025 to the J&K Assembly as a private members bill

Odisha suspends officials over fire tragedy

The disciplinary action was taken even as different inquiries were going on to find lapses leading to fire

Indian Government Approves 472 Crore Road Over Bridge for Tuna-Tekra Port

New Delhi, March 19: The Indian government has made a significant decision to enhance connectivity for the Tuna-Tekra Port in Gujarat. Union Mini

Telangana to Establish Nodal Agency for Floodplain Zoning, Says Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy

Hyderabad, March 19: Telanganas Irrigation Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy announced on Wednesday the formation of a dedicated nodal agency for flo

Zero tolerance for any kind of violence, intimidation: CEC

Meghalaya Extends Curfew Amid Violence Concerns in West Garo Hills

Shillong, March 19: Authorities in Meghalaya have extended the night curfew in the West Garo Hills district for an additional day due to rising t

Pharma Staff Hurt In Mini-Bus Accident Near Miyapur

Miyapur police said no complaint has been received so far, and details regarding the victims and the cause of the accident are being ascertained.

Deve Gowda's riposte to Kharge marriage jibe: 'Had to divorce as it was an abusive relationship'

Teen Ends Life Over Alleged Love Failure

Police suspect she might have taken the drastic step after her parents refused her proposal.

Tharu Culture: A Pride of Uttarakhand, Says CM Dhami

Dehradun, March 19: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami addressed the Tharu Holi Mahotsav held in Khatima via virtual means from his r

Quote of the Day from Forrest Gump: 'My mama always said life was like'Inspiring quote from the Oscar Award-winning movie

Forrest Gump's iconic ox of chocolates quote highlights life's inherent unpredictability, a theme central to the Oscar-winning film. The movie c

Rajya Sabha bids farewell to 59 MPs; PM says no full stops in politics

Lok Sabha Clears 53 Lakh Crore Demands For Grants And Appropriation Bill For 2026-27

The Lok Sabha also passed the Appropriation Bill (2) Bill, 2026, moved by Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

Mizoram Municipal Corporation Elections Scheduled for April 21

Aizawl, March 19: The Mizoram State Election Commission (SEC) announced on Wednesday that elections for the 19-member Aizawl Municipal Corporatio

Why are US stock market indexes down today, and will S&P 500, Nasdaq and Dow Jones stay in red or turn green again? Wall Street fall, biggest gainers, losers, analysts insights, market outlook explained. Here's what investors should do now

Why are US stock market indexes down today, and will S&P 500, Nasdaq and Dow Jones stay in red or turn green again? US markets closed lower after

Meta seeks HC stay on CCPA fine for selling walkie-talkies

Mirwaiz, Imran Ansari condemn Larijanis killing

Ansari, also a Shia cleric who heads the All J&K Shia Association, said, With deep sorrow and heavy hearts, we mourn the martyrdom of Larijani, H

Transgender Groups Protest Amendment Bill

Speakers highlighted the impact on daily life. At a time when I had just begun to feel that I could live with recognition as a human being, this

Tripura Elections Rescheduled to April 12 to Accommodate Tribal Festivals

Agartala, March 19: The Tripura State Election Commission (SEC) has rescheduled the elections for the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Co

Countries should consider vaccination for groups at highest risk of severe COVID-19 disease

The WHOs Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization recommends two doses of the routine COVID-19 vaccination per year, six months apart,

US Stocks Slump on Fears of Rising Oil Prices, Inflation and Interest Rates

The S&P 500 fell 1.1% and was on track for its first loss this week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 668 points, or 1.4%, with an hour

Over 34% of Voters Excluded from Electoral Roll in West Bengal

Kolkata, March 19: The judicial process in West Bengal has been completed as of Wednesday night, revealing that over 34% of voters have been excl

BJP demands Rahul Gandhis resignation over USCIRF report endorsement

The report has recommended sanctions on the Research & Analysis Wing (R&AW) and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)

Training Held For Officials In SIR Of Electoral Rolls In AP

These officials are also the deputy District Election Officers (DEOs) for carrying out the SIR 2026 operations in Andhra Pradesh.

U.S. Expands Visa Bond Program to 50 Countries, Requires $15,000 Deposit

Washington, March 19: The United States has announced an expansion of its visa bond program, set to take effect on April 2. The U.S. State Depart

6 Arrested, Adulterated Dairy Worth 11 Lakh Seized

The operation, based on credible information, was carried out near Ganj Bazar under Mahankali police station limits by the Task Force team along

West Bengal Government Assigns New Roles to 19 IPS Officers Removed by Election Commission

Kolkata, March 19: The West Bengal government has reassigned new responsibilities to 19 IPS officers who were removed from their positions by the

Quote of the day by Giorgio Armani: 'Jeans represent democracy in fashion' - lessons on equality, fashion and timeless style by the Italian fashion designer and founder of Armani Group

Quote of the day by Giorgio Armani: Giorgio Armani, a pioneer of minimalist fashion, famously stated, Jeans represent democracy in fashion. This

Quote of the Day March 19, 2026: Homers The Odyssey Quote Nothing is bred that is weaker than man A deep reflection on human strength, weakness, and life lessons from an ancient epic

This quote of the day from The Odyssey shows how humans can feel weak but still grow stronger in life. It is a powerful motivational quote about

New model of security and development established in U.P. in last nine years: Adityanath

Security ramped up in west Delhi ahead of Id-ul-Fitr

BLF Claims Responsibility for Attacks in Kech and Washuk, Three Pakistani Soldiers Killed

Quetta, March 19: The Baloch Liberation Front (BLF) has claimed responsibility for attacks in Kech district, resulting in the deaths of three Pak

Cabinet nod for Rs 33,660 crore plan to set up 100 industrial parks

KCR Accused of Receiving Over 1 Crore Without Attending Assembly: CM Reddy

Hyderabad, March 19: Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy made serious allegations on Wednesday, claiming that opposition leader K. Chandras

UAE Says Air Defences Responding to New Missile Threat

MOD asserts that the sounds heard are the result of the air defence systems intercepting missiles and drones.

U.S. Lawmaker Calls for Increased Security Funding for Religious Institutions Amid Rising Global Tensions

Washington, March 19: A prominent U.S. lawmaker has called for increased funding to enhance the security of religious institutions. This request

Six IPS Officers From AP To Get Presidents Police Medal

In total, 960 police personnel from APranging from IPS officers to constableshave been honoured.

Amid LPG crisis, demand for rocket stoves surges in Kerala

Rocket stoves are high in demand as they require less firewood compared to regular wood stoves;as orders surge, stove suppliers have stopped acce

Did Whitney Leavitt really get a tattoo for breaking Chicago's Broadway record?

Whitney Leavitt celebrated breaking Chicagos all-time weekly ticket sales record by getting a tattoo, fulfilling a promise made in a viral TikTok

Focus on Upgrading Rehab Centres, Says EAGLE Chief IGP Ravikrishna

Ravikrishna underlined that drugs such as ganja posed a serious threat not only to individual health but also to families and society.

Parliament watch: Lok Sabha clears Rs 53 lakh crore spending via guillotine; no PLI payouts for solar firms, uranium projects await clearances

Lok Sabha approved over 53 lakh crore for ministries' grants, including Railways and Agriculture. Meanwhile, solar manufacturers await PLI funds,

Iran Seeks Intelligence Support from U.S. Adversaries, CIA Director Reveals

Washington, March 19: CIA Director John Ratcliffe disclosed on Wednesday that Iran is actively seeking intelligence assistance from U.S. adversar

Cabinet clears Rs 33,660-crore BHAVYA scheme to build 100 industrial parks, boost manufacturing push

The Union Cabinet has approved a 33,660-crore scheme to establish 100 plug-and-play industrial parks nationwide, aiming to boost manufacturing an

NSA Doval, US envoy Gor discuss geopolitical issues

IIIT Basar Students Protest Over Safety, Facilities

Vice-chancellor Goverdhan held discussions with student representatives and assured that their demands would be addressed within a week, followin

Biju trustnot funded by party money, saysNaveen

Governance lag risk and limits of scale: What HDFC Bank chairman's exit truly signals

In the final analysis, the significance of HDFC Bank chairman's resignation lies not in what it reveals explicitly, but in what it implies.

The opportunity in Cameroon to rebalance the WTO

The World Trade Organizations Ministerial Conference must ensure that trade is governed by rules rather than coercion

Chaitra Navratri 2026 Wishes: Top images, quotes, wishes, messages and more to share

Chaitra Navratri commences on March 19, 2026, ushering in the Hindu New Year. This nine-day festival honors the nine forms of Goddess Durga. Devo

Relief for Bina Modi in assault case filed by son

The Delhi High Court has halted legal proceedings against Bina Modi, chairperson of Godfrey Phillips India, and others. This action follows a com

Remembering Yogesh: The Poet Who Captured Lifes Essence in Simple Words

New Delhi, March 19: The Hindi film industry has been graced by numerous remarkable lyricists. Among them, Yogesh stands out for his ability to t

Modi Greets Kuwait Crown Prince for Id, Calls for Safe Navigation

Calls for peace, condemns attacks, stresses Hormuz navigation safety

No end to suffering: On the Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict

India must enlist more support against Pakistans bombing of Afghanistan

Disney confirms release dates for Lilo & Stitch 2 and Incredibles 3

The Walt Disney Company has confirmed release dates for two major sequels, Lilo & Stitch 2 and Incredibles 3, arriving in summer 2028. The revela

HPV Vaccine Campaign Launched in Rampur to Protect Against Cervical Cancer

Rampur, March 19: A new HPV (Human Papillomavirus) vaccination campaign has been launched in Rampur, Uttar Pradesh, focusing on the health of wom

Congress to contest 95, IUML 27 seats in 140-seat Kerala Assembly

Kerala's UDF, led by Congress and IUML, will contest 95 and 27 seats respectively in the upcoming assembly polls. The alliance aims to leverage r

7 China-bound oil tankers now headed for India, says report

Govt: Unaware Of Any Such Course Change

Himanta Sarma vs Gaurav Gogoi showdown: Assam heads into 2026 polls amid echoes of a political past

In 1996, Assam's Congress faced insurgency and electoral defeat. Tarun Gogoi rebuilt the party, leading it to power in 2001. Now, 25 years later,

Gujarat Successfully Controls Foot-and-Mouth Disease with Vaccination Efforts

Gandhinagar, March 19: Gujarat has successfully reduced the spread of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) among livestock to just 3%. This achievement f

Flight diversion leaves passengers stranded inside aircraft in Chennai for hours

According to passengers, they boarded the Air India Express flight in Dehradun at 2.55 p.m. Around 20 minutes before it could land in Bengaluru,

CSIR-NGRI, SRI Sign MoU On Geothermal Energy Research

Officials said the partnership is expected to support Indias clean energy goals and strengthen research in emerging energy technologies.

DDMA clears 21,000-crore plan to reduce Delhi monsoon flooding

Decision on 6G spectrum to be taken by ITU & 3GPP post standard setting

NEW DELHI, Mar 18 : Decision regarding 6G spectrum will be taken by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and 3GPP, likely after standa

Fire and more fire: On hospital ICU fires, patient safety

India must treat hospital fire safety as an issue of criminal accountability

Telangana Ranks Worst in Consumer Justice 2026

The report highlighted significant infrastructural gaps in Telangana, noting that only 12 District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commissions (DCDRC

National conference on sepsis care held in Chennai

Indias future demographic challenges

The growing elderly population is set to exert increasing pressure on healthcare and social security, thereby putting a strain on the states fina

1,000 crore unpaid, 1,200 new tenders: Chennai Corporations rush sparks transparency concerns

Tamil Nadu Assembly Election: civic issues take centre stage as electors in Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni call for permanent solutions, improved security

The DMK stronghold is set for a 4-cornered contest, with the ruling party and its allies, the AIADMK and BJP, TVK, and NTK in the fray. A few par

Backlogs for LPG refills range from 4 to 12 days: distributors

They say panic bookings have come down mainly due to the restrictions

T.N. Elders Welfare Association seeks age-linked additional pension in eighth pay commission

Gujarat to Host Statewide Millet Festival on March 21-22

Ahmedabad, March 19: The Gujarat BJP spokesperson and Agriculture Minister, Jitu Vaghani, announced on Wednesday that a statewide Millet Festival

Telangana State Human Rights Commission Intervenes in Mission Bhagiratha Deaths

The Commission directs relief and job support for the victims family

'A new Ayatollaha stronger cause?': Sen Reed GRILLS Tulsi Gabbard on Iran war blowback

IIT-H Students Build Low-cost Gas Gun

High-speed impact studies are used to design stronger vehicles that absorb crashes better, buildings that withstand shocks, and protective materi

Odisha Vigilance Arrests Bank Officer in Multi-Crore Embezzlement Case

Bhubaneswar, March 19: The Odisha Vigilance Department has arrested a bank officer for allegedly embezzling over 5.56 crore in collusion with his

'India could become Hettich's biggest market in five years': Andreas Hettich

Hettich, a leading furniture fittings maker, anticipates India will soon become its largest market, surpassing Germany. This growth is driven by

Judge people by dignity, not status: Kurian Joseph

Equal opportunity in skilling still distant for women: Supriya Sahu

Acid attack on minor girl triggers protests; Oppn. targets Mahayuti govt. in Assembly

The girl was attacked on Tuesday afternoon while returning home from school at Vadgaonpan village in Sangamner taluka; she is currently undergoin

Qatar Says Extensive Damage Caused By Iran Attacks On Gas Facility

Qatar's state-run energy company said on Wednesday that fires set by Iranian strikes on its main gas facility had caused extensive damage, after

Hearing in Moinabad Drugs Case Deferred to March 20

On March 14, the EAGLE team, along with the Moinabad police, raided a farmhouse owned by Rohith Reddy in Moinabad.

Vijay Dismisses Alliance Talks with NDA, Affirms TVKs Independent Stance

Chennai, March 19: In a decisive move ahead of the upcoming Tamil Nadu assembly elections, Vijay, the president of the Tamilaga Vetrikazhagam (TV