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5,500 evacuated in Hawaii floods as dam failure feared

Honolulu: Muddy floodwaters from severe rains inundated streets, pushed homes off their foundations, swallowed vehicles and prompted evacuation o

Premier League: Harry Maguire sees red as Man United held to 2-2 draw at Bournemouth

The draw leaves United third in the table on 55 points, 15 behind leaders Arsenal and six adrift of Manchester City

Assembly election LIVE: 116 candidates, including CM, Speaker, LoP file nominations in Assam till Friday

Assam Congress on Friday (March 20, 2026) released the fourth list of seven candidates, taking the total tally to 94 in the 126-seat Assembly ele

Assembly election LIVE: 116 candidates, including CM, Speaker, LoP file nominations in Assam till Friday

Assam Congress on Friday (March 20, 2026) released the fourth list of seven candidates, taking the total tally to 94 in the 126-seat Assembly ele

US pauses sanctions on Iranian oil stranded on tankers at sea until April 19

Florida: US officials have announced that the Trump administration will lift sanctions on Iranian oil stranded at sea under a one-month license a

FPI outflow nears record at '93.7k cr

STF Arrests Five Kidnappers After Encounter in Sonipat, Two Injured

Sonipat, March 21: An encounter between the Special Task Force (STF) and criminals occurred in Bahadurgarh, Sonipat. During the clash, two crimin

Floods Batter Hawaii; 5,500 Evacuated as Dam Failure Feared

Officials have been watching dam levels since a storm last week dumped heavy rain across the state, which led to catastrophic flooding that washe

Canada top cop: 'Copycats' likely using Lawrence name

Heavy Rainfall Alert Issued for Several Districts in Uttar Pradesh

New Delhi, March 21: A significant portion of Uttar Pradesh is currently under dark clouds, indicating unstable weather conditions with no immedi

Bengal SIR: ECI constitutes 19 Appellate Tribunals

Kolkata: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday issued a notification announcing the constitution of 19 Appellate Tribunals to hear obj

Hands-on training must for foreign medical grads: NMC

Artists as change agents: glimpses from the Avyanna exhibition

In this photo essay, we feature more artworks from the Oorja collectives exhibition at the Bangalore International Centre.

Kolkata weather update (March 21): IMD warns of rainfall, storms, lightning and 50 kmph winds this weekend in 'City of Joy'. Check full forecast

Kolkata weather today: 'The City of Joy' is likely to experience rainfall, thunderstorms with strong and gusty winds upto speed of 40-50 kmph, th

Iran threatens global tourist sites; US deploys Marines as Trump signals wind-down

Dubai: Three weeks into an escalating war in the Middle East, Iran threatened on Friday to expand its retaliatory attacks to include recreational

New regulator replaces Dental Council of India

Delhi-NCR Sees Rare Fog Amid 3-Day Spells Of Rain, Thunderstorms

As of 7.20 am, the temperature recorded at Delhi's Safdrajung observatory was 14 degrees Celsius, while the humidity stood at 100 per cent.

Iran ready to let Japanese vessels transit Hormuz, Kyodo reports

Iran has indicated readiness to allow Japanese vessels passage through the Strait of Hormuz. This vital oil route is crucial for Japan's energy n

US Pauses Sanctions on Iranian Oil Stranded on Tankers at Sea

Iran had earlier on Friday threatened to expand its retaliatory attacks to include recreational and tourist sites worldwide, as the US announced

Court Recognizes Unborn Child as a Person, Orders Compensation for Death

Lucknow, March 21: The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court has made a significant ruling, stating that an unborn child over five months of

SC: Officials of 3 states liable for Chambal mining

Zomato hikes platform fee; Microsoft unveils MAI-Image-2

Food delivery platform Zomato has raised its platform fee by 19.2% to Rs 14.90. Microsoft has unveiled MAI-Image-2, its latest in-house text-to-i

Israel-Iran war: Trump says 'don't need Strait of Hormuz; Japan, China should 'get involved little bit'

During a press conference, President Trump made it clear that the United States is not dependent on the Strait of Hormuz, pressing countries like

US Man Jailed For Killing Bird That Tried Stealing Daughter's Food

Franklin Ziegler, 30, decapitated a seagull near the Surfside Pier at Morey's Piers & Beachfront Waterparks in North Wildwood in July 2024.

Pentagon's limits on press access unconstitutional, US judge rules

A federal judge has blocked a restrictive Pentagon press access policy. The policy threatened journalists with being branded security risks for s

CBSA officer charged in alleged multi-million dollar cross-border drug smuggling operation, RCMP says

A Canada Border Services Agency officer has been charged after allegedly allowing a truck carrying millions in opium, cannabis, and tobacco into

Trump Claims Irans Military Capability is Completely Destroyed

Washington, March 21: President Donald Trump asserted that Irans military is completely destroyed, despite ongoing ground conflicts and global co

Israel Says It is Striking Hezbollah Targets in Beirut

Lebanon was pulled into West Asia war when Hezbollah began firing rockets into Israel on March 2 to avenge the killing of Iran's supreme leader A

No one should indulge in hate speech, says SC

Iran-Israel war LIVE: Israeli military says it is striking Hezbollah targets in Beirut; Trump says considering 'winding down' Iran war

The United States temporarily eased sanctions on Iranian oil shipments to stem a global supply crisis

If data is king, India is sitting on the throne

Indias AI advantage may not lie in GPUs or cloud infrastructure, but in the scale and richness of its real-world data. From payments and healthca

Delhi weather update: Will it rain in Delhi, Noida, Gurugram today? Here's what IMD has predicted for the weekend

Delhi weather today: Delhi-NCR has been witnessing persistent rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds for the past few days. For the weekend, the IMD

'We don't use the Straight...': Trump speaks on Iran, Hormuz, NATO, executions, Israel and more

Cuba refuses to let US Embassy in Havana import diesel for its generators

Cuba has denied a request from the US Embassy in Havana to import diesel for its generators. This comes as the US administration continues its fu

Morning Digest: Trump considering winding down Iran war but rules out ceasefire; UNI office sealed in Delhi as staffers allege manhandling by the police, and more

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Pentagon to adopt Palantir AI as core US military system, memo says

The US military is officially adopting Palantir's Maven artificial intelligence system. This move secures long-term use of the technology for wea

Brazil's Lula pitches Petrobras-Pemex partnership, signals plan to buy back refinery

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva proposed a partnership between Petrobras and Mexico's Pemex for oil exploration in the Gulf of Mexic

CJI bench: Criticism of apex court judgments no affront to judiciary

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U.S. judge blocks restrictive Pentagon press access policy

The U.S. Government said policy necessary for national security; Judge says public should have access to information from different perspectives

Iran War News Live Updates: Israeli military says it is striking Hezbollah targets in Beirut

Middle East war: US allows temporary sale of Iranian oil to stabilise global markets, says US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent

America is temporarily allowing the sale of Iranian oil stuck at sea. This move aims to stabilize global energy markets amid rising tensions. The

US lends oil companies 45.2 mln barrels from reserve, first batch of Iran war

America is releasing oil from its Strategic Petroleum Reserve to manage rising prices. The government has lent over 45 million barrels to oil com

Happy Eid 2026 wishes: 100+ Eid Mubarak wishes, images, quotes, greetings, WhatsApp status for friends and family

Eid Chand Mubarak wishes: Eid ul-Fitr, also known as Meethi Eid, marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan and is one of the most significant fe

Nicholas Brendon cause of death: 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' actor passed away at 54. Check Nicholas Brendan TV series roles, rare facts

Nicholas Brendon played Xander Harris on Buffy from 1997 to 2003 and Kevin Lynch on Criminal Minds from 2007 to 2014.

Can cut 46k mangroves for Mumbai project: SC

Tells BMC To Abide By Audit Of Afforestation

LIVE: US Deploys Thousands More Troops to the War

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel will stop attacking the gas field that Iranians depend on for most of their electricity at Trump's

Israel-Iran war: Iraq declares force majeure on foreign-operated oilfields over Hormuz disruption, sources say

Iraq has declared force majeure on its oilfields. Military operations have disrupted navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. This has halted mos

When is Eid? Eid al-Fitr date, greetings messages, Muslims celebration in U.S., other parts of world

Eid al-Fitr means the feast, or festival, of breaking the fast. Eid al-Fitr is an Islamic holiday marking the end of Ramadan, the month when devo

Trump says considering 'winding down' Iran war but rules out ceasefire

America is contemplating reducing its military presence in the Middle East. Iran asserts it has inflicted a significant setback on adversaries. M

IPL 2026: Hardik Needs to Do What He Did at the T20 World Cup Harbhajan Singh

IPL 2026: Under the leadership of Hardik Pandya, Mumbai Indians will be aiming to end their five-year trophy drought

Eid under fire: When celebration meets the silence of grief

This year, Eid-ul-Fitr arrives not with the familiar echoes of laughter, but with a heavy silence that hangs over shattered homes and grieving he

U.K. approves U.S. use of British bases to strike Iran missile sites targeting ships

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said this week Britain would not be drawn into a war over Iran

India's air corridor shrinks as conflict in W Asia expands

India: Targeting commercial ships unacceptable

U.S.-Iran war impact: Major American carrier United Airlines to cut 5 per cent of planned

United Airlines is cancelling about three percentage points of capacity in off-peak periods during the second and third quarters.

U.S. issues 30-day sanctions waiver for sale of Iranian oil at sea

This was the third time the U.S. has temporarily waived sanctions in about two weeks

Eid vibes go missing on Dubais deserted streets amid war

Eid al-Fitr festivities in Dubai and across the UAE were subdued by intercepted Iranian missile and drone attacks early Friday. While residents l

US Sanctions On Global Network Financing Hezbollah

The United States has imposed sanctions on a global financial network linked to Hezbollah, which is designated by Washington as a foreign terrori

Pentagon to adopt Palantir AIas core U.S. military system, memo says

Palantir says its software does not make lethal decisions and humans remain responsible for selecting and approving targets

How Trump's stated reasons, goals and timeline for Iran war have shifted

Stated objectives and expected timeline have varied, including toppling Irans government, weakening Irans military, security and nuclear capabili

Ricardo Elevators enters J&K with Experience Centre in Jammu

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 20: Ricardo Elevators, from the House of LT Elevator Limited the countrys only elevator company listed on bot

Important bridge for bilateral ties: Beijing welcomes Doraiswamis appointment as Indias new envoy to China

BEIJING, Mar 20 : The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Friday welcomed the appointment of Vikram K Doraiswami as Indias Ambassador to China, describin

BJP Mahila Morcha holds key organizational meeting

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 20: In order to review programmes, aims to strengthen grassroots network across J&K, the Bharatiya Janata Part

Latham shines as New Zealand beat South Africa in 3rd T20 to lead series 2-1

AUCKLAND (NZ), Mar 20: Tom Latham carried his bat for 63 and put on 96 for the first wicket with Devon Conway to set up New Zealands eight-wicket

Make life easier for taxpayers, use technology to check evasion: FM to IT officers

NEW DELHI, Mar 20 : Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday asked income tax officers to make life easier for assesses and use technology t

NHPC commissions third unit of Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 20: NHPC Limited, a Navratna Public Sector Undertaking today declared the commercial operation of the third un

Bangladesh: History vs politics

Pushp Saraf pushapsaraf@yahoo.com In Bangladeshs dramatically altered political landscape, there is growing evidence of attempts to dilute the sp

Jury finds Elon Musk misled investors during Twitter purchase, absolves him of some fraud claims

The civil trial in San Francisco centered on a class-action lawsuit filed just before Mr. Musk took control of Twitter, which he later renamed X

Middle East conflict in eyes of Commonman

Dr Sudershan Kumar sudershan.sk12@gmail.com The modern global economy is deeply interconnected, and no region illustrates this reality dramatical

Panama Canal at top capacity as Iran war triggers more LNG vessel traffic, chief says

Demand was particularly strong for those loading at U.S. ports

HC quashes look-out circulars against founders of NDTV

Govt blocks 300 illegal betting & gambling sites

PM takes to Insta to amplify message to cut down on sugar

Jumat-ul-Vida observed across Kashmir

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Mar 20: Jumat-ul-Vida, last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan, was observed today across Kashmir with religio

LG, CM greet people on Eid-ul-Fitr

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 20: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha has extended his heartiest greetings to the people on the occasion of

Coordination underway to enable plan for naval escorts for stranded ships, including Indian-flagged ones: DG Shipping to govt

Jumat-ul-Vida observed with deep religious fervour across Jammu region

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 20: Jumat-ul Vida the last Friday of fasting month of Ramzan was observed with religious fervor, gaiety and de

EC transfers in poll-bound Bengal will not change result: Omar

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Mar 20: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said the efforts of the Election Commission to

Refusing household chores not cruelty: SC

'Husband Must Equally Share The Burden'

Police solve 3 theft cases in Baramulla

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Mar 20: Police in Baramulla have solved a theft case involving a mobile shop in Kunzar area and arrested the ac

Health employees announce 2-day strike over salary delay

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 20: The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of Health and Medical Education Employees today announced a two-day strik

Dilapidated NH stretch causes hardships to public

Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, Mar 20: The dilapidated condition of the National Highway stretch from BSF Gate to Panj Peer in Rajouri town has

SABLO urges SASB to continue with old procedure for Langar permission

Excelsior Correspondent LUDHIANA, Mar 20: Shri Amarnath Barfani Langars Organisation (SABLO), representing multiple Bhandara (Langar) service pro

Trump Says US Considering Winding Down Military Operations In Iran War

President Donald Trump said on Friday the US was getting very close to meeting its objectives as it considers winding down its military efforts i

Dogri Sanstha releases Inderjeet Kesars Dogri novel Badlde Rang

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 20: Dogri Sanstha Jammu organized an impressive and intellectually engaging book release function of the Dogri

Jury Finds Elon Musk Misled Investors During 2022 Twitter Purchase

A jury has found Elon Musk liable for misleading investors by deliberately driving down Twitter's stock price in the tumultuous months leading up

Harshit Rana ruled out of IPL 2026

Sam Curran set to miss IPL KOLKATA, Mar 20: In a big blow to Kolkata Knight Riders, pacer Harshit Rana was on Friday ruled out of the entire IPL

CS Kundra interacts with public during Nyoma tour, reviews key development issues

Excelsior correspondent LEH, March 20 : The Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, is on a three-day tour of the Nyoma

Tsetan Angchuk appointed as chairperson for LTTA

Excelsior Correspondent LEH, Mar 20: In a significant move to strengthen unity within Ladakhs tourism sector, key stakeholders on Friday decided

Saxena meets PM, discusses development, making Ladakh leading tourist destination

Meetings with other senior functionaries likely Also calls on Rajnath to review infra works Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Mar 20: Lieutenant Governor of