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Odisha, MP, UP, and Jharkhand Secure Semifinal Spots in Sub Junior Womens National Hockey Championship

Ranchi, April 10: The 16th Hockey India Sub Junior Womens National Championship 2026 reached an exciting stage as Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar P

Cash Seized in Bilaspur: Amit Baghel of Johar Chhattisgarh Party Granted Relief by High Court

Bilaspur, April 10: In a significant operation, police in Bilaspur seized a large sum of cash under suspicious circumstances. Meanwhile, Amit Bag

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri meets Marco Rubio; U.S. diplomat to visit India next month

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio reviewed bilateral relationships, especially trade, critical minerals, def

AIMIM Fights with Full Force in Bengal Elections: Waris Pathan

Mumbai, April 10: AIMIM leader Waris Pathan has stated that the upcoming elections in West Bengal are a battle between two sides of the same coin

Divya Achieves Fourth Place at ISSF World Cup, Gajanan Finishes Fifth

New Delhi, April 10: In the ongoing ISSF World Cup Rifle/Pistol event, Divya TS secured fourth place in the womens 25-meter pistol competition, w

Road Safety in India: 45% of Fatalities Involve Two-Wheelers, Says Harsh Malhotra

New Delhi, April 10: Road accidents continue to be a significant issue in India, claiming approximately 180,000 lives each year. Harsh Malhotra,

Karnataka Information Commission riled over government not recovering penalty from salary of officials denying info under RTI Act

So far, only 2.70 crore has been recovered from 3,084 Public Information Officers while the KIC has imposed a fine of 10.38 crores on 10,843 gove

India finalising agreement to supply oil, gas to Mauritius amid West Asia crisis: Jaishankar

The West Asia war and Irans chokehold of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway through which a fifth of global oil passes, had halted shipping a

Vaishnavi Adkar Shows Resilience Despite Narrow Loss in Billie Jean King Cup

New Delhi, April 10: Vaishnavi Adkar showcased her growing confidence despite a close defeat. She expressed that her hopes stem from her abilitie

Coal Supply Begins from Gare Palma Sector-2 Mine, Enhancing Energy Link Between Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra

New Delhi, April 10: In a significant development for Indias energy sector, coal supply from the Gare Palma Sector-2 (GP2) coal mine in Raigarh d

Babul Supriyo Discusses Bengal Elections and Womens Reservation Bill

Mumbai, April 10: Playback singer and Rajya Sabha MP Babul Supriyo recently shared insights on his new song remix while also commenting on the Be

BCCI Mourns the Passing of Former Cricketer CD Gopinath

Mumbai, April 10: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) expressed its condolences on the passing of former cricketer CD Gopinath, who

Controversy Erupts After Arrested Suspect Dies in Bihars Eastern Champaran

Patna, April 10: Following a recent tragedy involving toxic alcohol in Bihars Eastern Champaran, police have intensified their crackdown on alcoh

Tamannaah Bhatia: Few roles for women in film industry

Actor Tamannaah Bhatia opened up about the limited opportunities available to female actors in the film industry, emphasizing how rare it is for

Love on the Spectrum stars Abbey Romeo and David Isaacman reportedly comes to an end after five years

Abbey Romeo and David Isaacman, known for their relationship on Netflixs Love on the Spectrum, have reportedly ended their five-year relationship

Samay Raina Returns to YouTube, Follows Only Two People: Rakhi Sawant Tops the List

Mumbai, April 10: Comedian Samay Raina has made a remarkable comeback to the YouTube scene following the Indias Got Latent controversy in 2025. H

Sensex, Nifty halt 5-day rally

Mumbai, April 9: Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty buckled under heavy selling pressure to close with deep cuts on Thursday after investo

Remembering Satish Kaul: The Amitabh Bachchan of Punjabi Cinema

Mumbai, April 10: Satish Kaul was once a superstar in the Punjabi film industry. Fans affectionately referred to him as the Amitabh Bachchan of P

Baba Jitto The forgotten farmer who predates Kashmirs political narrative

Shagun Parihar writetomlakishtwar@gmail.com History in Jammu and Kashmir has rarely been neutral; it has often been curated, filtered, and shaped

Rupee settles with 3 paise gain at 92.51 vs USD

Mumbai, April 9: The rupee settled with a marginal gain of 3 paise at 92.51 against the US dollar on Thursday, backed by a weak American currency

Iran war will slow global economic growth: IMF chief

Washington, April 9: The Iran war is darkening the outlook for the world economy whether or not a fragile ceasefire holds, the head of the Inter

Decoding the Middle East war

B S Dara bsdara@gmail.com Since 28 February 2026, when U.S.-Israeli coordinated strikes on Iran marked the beginning of a rapidly escalating conf

CBI registers FIR in Rs 550 cr IDFC bank embezzlement case

New Delhi, April 9: The CBI has registered an FIR in the alleged embezzlement of Rs 550 crore from the Haryana governments accounts maintained wi

Assam, Puducherry record highest-ever voter turnouts

Record voter turnouts were recorded in Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry, with officials hailing it as a validation of electoral roll revisions and a

CGC launches Empower Scholarship Scheme to mark 25-year milestone

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 9: Commemorating its 25 year milestone, CGC Landran today announced the launch of its flagship Empower Scholar

Patanjalis Vishva Bheshaj Samhita draws interest from Google: Balkrishna

Excelsior Correspondent HARIDWAR, Apr 9: Patanjali Ayurved Managing Director Acharya Balkrishna today claimed that Google approached Patanjali se

La Liga: Coach Arbeloa Defends Players Ahead of Girona Clash

Madrid, April 10: Real Madrids head coach, lvaro Arbeloa, defended his players on Friday ahead of their La Liga match against Girona. He emphasiz

Agriculture: The missing link in Indias essential services framework

Jagdish Chander Raina rainajagdishchander@gmail.com What a nation defines as essential reveals the priorities it chooses to protect. In Indias po

KRE launches new products in Kashmir

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Apr 9: Krishi Rasayan Exports (KRE) Pvt. Ltd., a well-known company in the agrochemical sector introduced sever

HMI to increase car prices from May 2026

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 9: Due to the rising input and operational costs, the Hyundai Motor India (HMI) today announced a price increa

DyCM takes up industrial promotion, revival of struggling units in J&K with JCCI

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 9: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, is taking proactive steps to boost the industrial sector in Jamm

J&K Forests: A Vital Natural Heritage

Dr Satwant Singh Rissam ssrissam84@gmail.com While driving out of Jammu towards Kashmir on the curvy roads, trees and green forests start flashin

CWC meet over women's bill today

Congress Working Committee will convene Friday to deliberate on the women's reservation law amendments, following DMK chief M.K. Stalin's sharp c

Assam Elections Transform into a Peoples Movement, Says Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma

Guwahati, April 10: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated on Thursday that the ongoing assembly elections in Assam have evolved into a

Fragile truce in place, India reaches out to Gulf nations

India is bolstering its engagement with the Gulf as a fragile ceasefire takes hold in West Asia. Union Minister S. Jaishankar is visiting the UAE

Womens Reservation Bill to be Implemented by 2029: Milind Deora

Mumbai, April 10: Shiv Sena MP Milind Deora welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modis article regarding the Womens Reservation Bill. He stated that

Padikkalgladthe work on improving strike-rate ispaying off

The RCB batter stressed batting was not just about the strike rate

Madhya Pradesh Moves Forward with Uniform Civil Code Implementation

Bhopal, April 10: The Madhya Pradesh government has initiated steps to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) as part of its vision for One Natio

With just an hour to go, Congress pulls out of Baramati race

In a significant political maneuver, the Congress party withdrew its candidate from the Baramati bye-election just before the nomination deadline

British Sikh Association plans war memorial at Southall Park

LONDON, Apr 9: The British Sikh Association has submitted a planning application to erect a memorial at Southall in west London to commemorate th

Ambassador Preeti Saran re-elected to key UN body for new 3-Year term

NEW YORK, Apr 9: Veteran diplomat Preeti Saran has been re-elected to the prestigious UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR

Indians bag triple gold, Bangladesh win U-19 boys title

SHIMLA, Apr 9: Indias Under-19 girls extended their unbeaten run with a series of commanding performances in the regional qualifiers for the ITTF

Peaceful polling, record turnout signal strong democratic participation in key states: ECI

NEW DELHI, Apr 9 : Polling for elections to the legislative Assemblies of Assam, Kerala and Puducherry, along with bye-elections in four Assembly

Sabarimala reference: Courts not equipped to decide religious issues, Centre reiterates before SC on Day 3

NEW DELHI, Apr 9 : On the third day of the hearing in the Sabarimala reference, the Centre on Thursday reiterated before the Supreme Court that c

Historic Voter Turnout of 89.83% Recorded in Puducherry Assembly Elections

Mumbai, April 10: The Puducherry Assembly elections concluded peacefully on April 9, 2026, with an impressive voter turnout. A record number of v

Nepal PM sacks Labour minister for misusing post to benefit wife

KATHMANDU, Apr 9: Prime Minister Balendra Shah on Thursday sacked a minister for misusing the post to benefit his wife, 15 days after he took cha

US ships, aircraft to remain deployed near Iran until agreement reached: Trump

MOSCOW, April 9: US President Donald Trump said that all US ships, aircraft, and military personnel will remain stationed near Iran until the agr

Youth of J&K excelling in different fields; shaping UTs future: VP

Watan Ko Jano provides valuable exposure to young minds: Dr Jitendra Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Apr 9: Vice President C P Radhakrishnan o

Singur land symbol of Mamatas failure, farmers feel duped: Shivraj

KOLKATA, Apr 9: Union minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday alleged that the land in Singur, where the Tata Nano factory project was shelved

Surprise reveal: Jonah Hill opens up about marriage to Olivia Millar and confirms arrival of second child

Jonah Hill has confirmed that he is married to Olivia Millar and that the couple has quietly welcomed their second child. The revelation came dur

Congress Protests Against Wheat Purchase Delays in Madhya Pradesh

Bhopal, April 10: The Congress party staged a statewide protest in Madhya Pradesh on Thursday, alleging delays in wheat procurement. Meanwhile, t

Delhi Chief Minister Emphasizes Drain Cleaning Ahead of Monsoon

New Delhi, April 10: Chief Minister Rekha Gupta chaired a high-level review meeting at the Delhi Secretariat on Thursday to address the persisten

Safety of Pilgrims is Our Top Priority: CM Dhami on Char Dham Yatra Preparations

Dehradun, April 10: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami held a comprehensive review meeting with all departments regarding preparation

HC refuses to cancel bail in JKSSB paper leak case

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 9: In the high-profile JKSSB paper leak case, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has refused to canc

Suspect detained inside Army establishment in Jammu

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 9: A suspect was detained inside an Army establishment at Sunjwan area and later handed over to police after s

Israel PM authorises direct talks with Lebanon

Hezbollah leaders aide killed DUBAI, Apr 9: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that he has authorised direct negotiations

Govt nominates 20 officers as District Mentors for NMBA

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 9: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has nominated 20 officers, 16 of them IAS, as District Mentors to oversee

Yudhvir Sethi holds Public Darbar to address civic issues

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 9: MLA Jammu East constituency, Yudhvir Sethi, organized a Public Darbar at the BJP office in Kachi Chawni, he

J&K BJPs new State Executive to meet on Apr 19 for first time, adopt key resolutions

Political, organizational issues on agenda Nishikant Khajuria JAMMU, Apr 9: Newly constituted State Executive Committee of the Bharatiya Janata P

Railway employees hold protest, raise key demands

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 9: Under Week of Resentment, a protest demonstration staged by the railway employees was held here today. The

Looking forward to welcoming Indian delegation for trade deal: Sergei Gor

WASHINGTON, Apr 9 : US Ambassador to India Sergei Gor on Thursday met Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and said he looked forward to welcoming

Woman police follower dismissed

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Apr 9: Police today dismissed a woman employee from service over her alleged involvement in a drug-related case

Indian Pickleball Association Welcomes Delhi High Court Decision on Recognition

New Delhi, April 10: The Indian Pickleball Association (IPA) expressed its satisfaction on Thursday following the Delhi High Courts decision to u

Ex-IPS officer Ninama, former AAP leader join BJP ahead of Gujarat local polls

M.L. Ninama, who recently took voluntary retirement three months before his scheduled superannuation, joined the BJP at an event in Shamlaji in A

Sharmila Criticizes Brother Jagan for Straying from YSRs Ideals

Vijayawada, April 10: Y.S. Sharmila Reddy, president of the Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee, targeted her brother Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, the p

Indian Government Defends Sabarmala Temple Restrictions in Supreme Court

New Delhi, April 10: The Indian government reiterated in the Supreme Court that the restrictions at the Sabarmala Temple are not based on gender

Reflections on April 4, KSU Rally

Editor, Through the columns of your esteemed newspaper, I wish to draw your attention towards the rally organised on April 4 by the Khasi Student

Melania Trump denies epstein links, rejects claims as false and defamatory

Melania Trump has denied any relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell, calling circulating cl

Major DRI Operation in Mumbai Seizes Gold Worth 37.74 Crore

Mumbai, April 10: In a significant crackdown on organized gold smuggling, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has dismantled a major tr

America Alone: How the Iran War Cracked the Western Alliance

By K C Monnappa On the morning of February 28, 2026, American and Israeli warplanes struck Iran in a coordinated surprise attack that killed Supr

Arunachal Governor Praises Armys Role in Border Development Initiatives

Itanagar, April 10: The Governor of Arunachal Pradesh, Lieutenant General (Retired) K.T. Parnaik, commended the Indian Armys contributions to the

Manipur CM Promises Strict Action Amid Rising Tensions Following Deadly Blast

Imphal, April 10: Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh reiterated his commitment to maintaining peace and stability in the state amid ri

Q4 PAT to be under pressure on Iran-U.S. war:Analysts

Profit After Tax (PAT) is expected to grow at a rate between 0.6% to 6% for the recently concluded quarter going by the reports

PM Modi to Inaugurate Indias First Refinery-Petrochemical Hub on April 21

Jaipur, April 10: Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the countrys first integrated refi

Former IAS Officer Arrested in Rajasthan Water Mission Scam

Jaipur, April 10: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has arrested former IAS officer Subodh Agarwal, who was on the run in connection with the Raja

Trump Warns Iran Over Toll On Ships Transiting Strait Of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump on Thursday warned Iran against imposing a toll for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, after Tehran agreed to

Kolkata Police Intensifies Night Patrols Ahead of Assembly Elections

Kolkata, April 10: Ahead of the assembly elections in West Bengal, Kolkata Police has ramped up efforts to maintain law and order. Police Commiss

Madhya Pradesh Government Transfers Senior IAS Officers

Bhopal, April 10: The Madhya Pradesh government has executed a significant reshuffle of senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers, tran

Surge in Pilgrims at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine, CEO Shares Facility Updates

Katra, April 10: The Chief Executive Officer of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, Sachin Kumar Vaishya, announced a significant increase i

Letters to the Editor April 10, 2026

Nitish Kumar To Take Oath As Rajya Sabha Member Today

Bihar Chief Minister and Janata Dal (United) chief Nitish Kumar will take oath as a member of the Rajya Sabha today.

Tripura CM Predicts Defeat for Tipra Motha Party in Upcoming Elections

Agartala, April 10: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has asserted that the Tipra Motha Party (TMP) is destined to lose in the upcoming elections

Direct Talks Between Israel and Lebanon Expected Soon, Netanyahu Directs Initiation

New Delhi, April 10: Amid escalating military attacks and violations of ceasefire in Lebanon, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has indic

Nitish Kumar to Take Oath as Rajya Sabha Member on April 10, Set to Resign as Chief Minister

New Delhi, April 10: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is set to take the oath as a member of the Rajya Sabha today. This move is seen as a signa

Assam Chief Minister Confident of NDA Majority After Record Voter Turnout

Guwahati, April 10: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed satisfaction with the voter turnout in the recent assembly elections held

Central Government Eases Wheat Procurement Rules for Rajasthan Farmers Affected by Unseasonal Rain

Jaipur, April 10: In a significant move to support farmers impacted by unseasonal rains, hailstorms, and adverse weather, the central government

Afrika Bambaataa, hip-hop pioneer and Zulu Nation founder, dies at 67: Cause of death revealed

Afrika Bambaataa, a pioneering DJ, rapper, and producer credited as one of hip-hops founding figures, has died at the age of 67 in Pennsylvania.B

Rajasthan ACB arrests retired IAS officer Subodh Agarwal in Jal Jeevan Mission scam

The Anti-Corruption Bureaus investigation into the alleged JJM scam, which began in 2024, has led to the arrest of 10 accused, while three others

Army contingent departs for Egypt for joint special forces exercise

An Indian Army special forces contingent has arrived in Egypt for the fourth edition of the joint exercise 'Cyclone-IV'. This collaboration, runn

Assam CM Criticizes Congress for Political Exploitation of Singer Jubin Nautiyal

Guwahati, April 10: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched a sharp attack on the Congress party, accusing it of dragging popular singe