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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

Kashmiri Choodiyan emerge as top Eid trend in Kashmir

Nawshaba Iqbal SRINAGAR, Mar 20: Kashmiri Choodiyan, the stacked bangle, sets trending across markets in Kashmir, have become a central feature o

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

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

At least 10 dead in South Korea car plant fire

Another 59 people suffered injuries, with 25 in a critical condition, an official said

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

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

Academic Council discusses expansion of SMVDUs academic portfolio

Excelsior Correspondent KATRA, Mar 20: Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU) convened its 39th Academic Council Meeting under the chairmanshi

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

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

US deploys 3 more warships, 2500 addl Marines in Middle East

Iran threatens to target world tourism sites DUBAI, Mar 20: Iran threatened to target recreational and tourist sites worldwide and insisted it wa

Bhaderwah-Bani road restored; Sinthan Pass, Mughal road still blocked

Fresh snowfall in higher reaches Authorities issue avalanche warning Gopal Sharma /Fayaz Bukhari JAMMU/SRINAGAR, Mar 20: While the Border Roads O

GMC Anantnag faces severe faculty crunch

Over 50% Asst Prof, 91% Prof posts vacant Irfan Tramboo Srinagar, Mar 20: The Government Medical College (GMC) Anantnag is facing a severe shorta

Eid being celebrated across J&K today

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Mar 20: Eid-ul-Fitr is being celebrated across Jammu and Kashmir tomorrow with religious fervour and gaiety. As

Singapore historian on Indian community dies at 101

SINGAPORE, Mar 20 : Renowned historian Dhoraisingam Stephen Samuel, who spearheaded efforts to preserve Singapores heritage, including the Chetti

Maldives boat accident: Gautam Singhania safe, search on for missing Indians

Gautam Singhania was rescued with minor injuries, while two Indian men remain missing as search operations continue.

Empowerment Through Street Plays: Celebrating the Nine Forms of Navadurga

Lucknow, March 21: During the vibrant occasion of Vasant Navratri, a series of street plays based on the nine forms of Navadurga were performed a

Indian Government Blocks 300 More Illegal Online Betting Websites

New Delhi, March 21: The Indian government has taken significant action against online betting and gambling by blocking an additional 300 illegal

Anupam Kher Celebrates Deep Bond with Ashok Pandit and Family

New Delhi, March 21: Actor Anupam Kher frequently connects with his fans through heartfelt posts on social media. In his latest update, he reflec

India Maintains Stable Fuel Prices Amid Political Debate on Premium Petrol

New Delhi, March 21: The political discourse surrounding the rise in premium petrol prices has intensified in India. BJP leader Gaurav Vallabh cl

Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Manjeswaram set for another photo finish as key players line up

The UDF has fielded sitting MLA A.K.M. Ashraf of the Indian Union Muslim League, the NDA is fielding former BJP State president K. Surendran once

Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: RSPs battle for survival after a decade of legislative absence

Should the RSP fail to open its account again in the Assembly election, the resulting migration of cadre and leaders may well signal the end of t

CBI Interrogates Anil Ambani for Second Day in 2,929 Crore Bank Fraud Case

New Delhi, March 21: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) continued its interrogation of prominent industrialist Anil Ambani for the second

Congress Criticizes Government Over Silence on Middle East Attacks and Rising Fuel Prices

New Delhi, March 21: Congress leader Pawan Khera launched a sharp attack on the central government on Friday regarding its alleged silence over t

Farooq Abdullah and Omar Abdullah Extend Eid-ul-Fitr Greetings, Wishing Peace and Prosperity

Srinagar, March 21: On the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference extended heartfelt wishes to the people of the regi

Father Arrested For Allegedly Poisoning Newborn Girl In Belagavi

According to Police Commissioner Bhushan Gulabrao Borase, the incident took place on March 17 at around 2 pm when the mother and the infant were

IPL 2026: Sanju Samson Was the Face of Rajasthan Royals, Says Faf du Plessis

IPL 2026: Faf du Plessis is of the opinion that Rajasthan Royals have lost their 'face' with Sanju Samson's exit.

Shreyas Iyer Eyes IPL Trophy Amidst Challenges Ahead of Season 19

Chandigarh, March 21: The 19th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to kick off on March 28. Ahead of the tournament, Punjab Kings ca

Himachal Pradeshs growth in 2025-26 pegged at 8.3%, says economic survey

According to the survey, the per capita income of Himachal Pradesh is estimated at 283,626 in 202526, registering a 9.8% growth over the previous

Ramadoss Joins Hands With Sasikala

PMK founder S Ramadoss, who is heading a breakaway faction of the party after his son Anbumani Ramadoss walked away with the party's official cre

JD(S) Legislator Questions Inclusion of Party Workers in Prashanth Revannas Charge Sheet

Bengaluru, March 21: Karnatakas JD(S) legislator Swaroop Prakash has expressed strong discontent over the inclusion of party workers names in the

Fresh plea claims existence of Jain temple, gurukul at disputed Bhojshala-Kamal Maula mosque site

The court has granted two weeks time to the government authorities to file their objections after they raised questions at the maintainability of

Under fire over links with rape accused godman, Maharashtra womens panel chief quits

Party has asked her to resign on moral grounds, say NCP sources

Gujarat, Centre sign MoU under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0

As per the agreement, continuous water supply will be ensured in rural areas

Drunk Lorry Driver Fined 10,000

A team led by DSP K.V. Mahesh had ordered inspection of vehicles at the Kodikonda check-post along the highway.

PM Modis Social Media Appeal: A Call for Health and Wellness

New Delhi, March 21: Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently drew attention on social media with two compelling stories aimed at encouraging citize

Jharkhand to Establish Its First Medical University in Ranchi

Ranchi, March 21: The Jharkhand government has taken a significant step towards enhancing medical education in the state. A new medical universit

Unofficial Presidents rule imposed in West Bengal claims Mamata

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee claimed that the Centre was planning to take away peoples citizenship in the name of NRC (National Register of Cit

EC Lists 19 Ex-Judges To Head Tribunals To Hear SIR Deleted Voters' Pleas In WB

Most of these ex-judges have been assigned to chair the districtwise tribunals. According to the list published by the EC, Mr Sivagnanam will hea

No queues for LPG as Gujarat assures adequate supply, pushes digital booking

Residents from different districts reported smooth delivery services

India Aims for 50,000 Crore Defense Exports by 2030, Strengthening Production Capabilities: Sanjay Seth

New Delhi, March 21: India is set to achieve defense exports worth 50,000 crore by 2030. Additionally, the country aims for 3 lakh crore in domes

Israel Says It Killed Intelligence Head Of Iran's Basij Force

Israel said Friday it had eliminated the intelligence chief of Iran's Basij paramilitary force in a previous strike that also killed the force's

Sweeping transfers by EC take place only in non-BJP states: Omar Abdullah

India Sends 2.5 Tons of Medical Aid to Kabul After Pakistani Airstrike

New Delhi, March 21: In response to the Pakistani airstrike on March 16, India has stepped forward to assist the victims in Kabul, Afghanistan. T

Hoax Bomb Threat Triggers Security Scare At Mumbai Press Club

According to police, the email was allegedly sent by an individual identifying himself as Neeraja Ajmal Khan. The sender claimed that as many as

Show cause notice illegal, arbitrary, say BJD MLAs who cross-voted in Rajya Sabha poll

Political parties can not issue any direction or whip to their members to vote in a particular manner or not to vote at the election, BJD MLAs re

Omar Abdullah questions ECIs sweeping transfers in poll-bound West Bengal

He said no amount of effort by the ECI to gerrymander will change the results

Bihar Chief Minister Launches Over 690 Development Projects in Gaya and Aurangabad

Patna, March 21: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar visited Gaya and Aurangabad on Friday as part of the fourth phase of the Samriddhi Yatra and i

EC constitutes 19 appellate tribunals to hear SIR cases

HC Upholds GHMC Act Provision On Consensual Land Acquisition

The petitioner contended that Section 146 was unconstitutional and inconsistent with the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acqu

CBS News Radio is closing down after 100 years of operation. Here is the reason

CBS News Radio provides material to an estimated 700 stations across the country and is known best for its top-of-the-hour news roundups.

India Advances Indigenous Drone and Space Technology Development

New Delhi, March 21: Indias defense and aerospace electronics company, Samtel Avionics, has announced plans to expand into indigenous combat dron

Investigate incidents of black magic carried near Ajit Pawars home: Rohit Pawar

Labourer Beaten To Death In Drunken Brawl

According to police, the two consumed alcohol and later got into an argument

33 detained Bangladeshi nationals sent back from Tamil Nadu

They were put on a train to West Bengal with police escort and will be handed over to BSF

Delhi HC restores plea on absence of Section 377-like provision in BNS

Section 377, after the Supreme Court decriminalised consensual same-sex relations, continued to apply to non-consensual acts, offences involving

Chhattisgarh Assembly passes Bill to curb malpractices in public examinations

The Bill prescribed imprisonment of up to 10 years and fines of up to 1 crore for specified violations

Quote of the Day by Robin Williams: I used to think that the worst thing in life was to end up alone a deep and emotional lesson on loneliness, relationships, and true human connection from the legendary comedian and actor

This quote by Robin Williams talks about real loneliness and emotions. It shows why having the right people in life matters more than just being

Traffic Diversions For Anirudh Concert

Traffic from Gachibowli Junction towards Lingampally will be diverted at IIIT Junction via Wipro Junction, Gowlidoddi, Gopanpally and Nallagandla

In bid to reset ties, Bangladesh envoy calls on EAM Jaishanakar, commerce minister Piyush Goyal

Tragic Incident: Five Engineering Students Drown in Godavari River

Amaravati, March 21: A tragic incident occurred in Andhra Pradeshs Polavaram district, where five engineering students drowned in the Godavari Ri

Poonithura residents seek urgent steps to address water shortage

Redevelopment of Angamaly-Mannuthy NH 544 to be completed before monsoon, Centre tells HC

CJI recuses self from hearing PILs on panel to select CEC & ECs

Congress Announces Candidates for Kerala Assembly Elections Amid Ticket Controversy

New Delhi, March 21: The dates for the Kerala Assembly elections have been announced, and Congress has revealed its list of 92 candidates. Howeve

Traffic Advisory For Id-Ul-Fitr

Commuters have been advised to plan their travel accordingly and follow updates

BJP Appeals To EC for Two-Day Extension In Bypoll Nominations

The party has therefore requested the Election Commission to consider this as a special case and extend the nomination filing deadline by two mor

Maharashtra Chief Minister Calls for Resignation of Womens Commission Head Following Gurus Arrest

Mumbai, March 21: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has requested the resignation of Rupali Chakanakar, the head of the State Womens C

Manipur Peace Talks: Chief Minister Sends Formal Invitation to Kuki-Zo Council for March 21 Meeting

Guwahati, March 21: A significant step has been taken to address the long-standing ethnic unrest and violence in Manipur. The Manipur government

Denied Tickets, Murshidabad TMC MLAs Keen To fight WB Polls For Kabir's Party

TMC won 20 seats among 22 in 2021 but did not give eight among them tickets this time. This has triggered a revolt and desertion.