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CSR Initiative to provide mental health education to 10,000 students in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu

These activity-based sessions are designed to make conversations around emotions, empathy, communication, and well-being accessible to young peop

Opposition uproar in Chhattisgarh Assembly over LPG cylinder shortage

The Chair announced the suspension of 30 Congress MLAs, their suspension was revoked a while later

PM Modi hits out at those creating panic on LPG; warns black marketers of action

NEW DELHI, Mar 12: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday hit out at those trying to create panic on the LPG situation in India, and said they

Reasi District Lawn Tennis Open Cship concludes

Excelsior Sports Correspondent REASI, Mar 12: The first-ever Reasi District Lawn Tennis Open Championship concluded today at the Lawn Tennis Comp

EAM Jaishankar discusses West Asia crisis with Indonesian counterpart

NEW DELHI, Mar 12 : External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday spoke to his Indonesian counterpart Sugiono as New Delhi ramps up diplomat

North India Powerlifting Cship begins

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 12: The North India Powerlifting Championship 2025-26 began today at the Indoor Stadium, Bhagwati Nagar

16 Nepalese nationals rescued from online scam centres in Cambodia

KATHMANDU, Mar 12: Sixteen Nepalese nationals trafficked to Cambodia on the pretext of getting lucrative jobs were rescued and repatriated on Thu

Missiles and drones strike at the heart of a village in Odisha

The war in West Asia has thrown the world into chaos. Its impact is even being felt in a remote village in Odisha, where almost every family has

India trashes Pakistans storytelling over recent Pak-Taliban border conflict

NEW DELHI, Mar 12: India on Thursday trashed Islamabads allegations of an Indian hand in the recent clashes between Pakistani troops and the Tali

Ex-PM Manmohan Singh, Khaleda Zia among those included in Bangladesh parliaments condolence motion

DHAKA, Mar 12 : Bangladesh parliament on Thursday condoled the deaths of several national and international leaders, including former Indian prim

Cabinet meets today, will clear enhanced allowances for Ministers, POs, LoP, MLAs

Fare to be up by 18 pc, e-autos charges to be fixed *90 new posts for GMC Sgr, 46 for Jammu Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Mar 12: The Omar Abdullah Cabin

India has started feeling the impact of War

T N Ashok As the conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran spills deeper into the Gulf region, Indiathousands of miles away from the b

God saved me: Farooq reacts to assassination bid on life

Shah speaks to Abdullah, assures fair probe *Attacker sent to 5-day police custody Gopal Sharma JAMMU, Mar 12: Former J&K Chief Minister and Nati

26 officers promoted to Time Scale of JKAS

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 12: The Government has promoted 26 officers to the Time Scale of the Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service

U.S. military says refuelling aircraft crashed in Iraq during Operation Epic Fury; rescue effort under way

The KC-135 is at least the fourth U.S. military aircraft lost during the war, after three F-15s were shot down by friendly fire over Kuwait

SMVD Institute of Medical Excellence approaches NMC seeking fresh approval

All India level counselling likely, if LoP is granted Nishikant Khajuria JAMMU, Mar 12: The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellenc

ED attaches fresh Rs 581-cr assets in case against Anil Ambanis Reliance Group

NEW DELHI, Mar 12: The Enforcement Directorate on Thursday said it has attached fresh assets worth more than Rs 581 crore of RHFL and RCFL, compa

CJM recalls non-bailable warrant against Farooq in JKCA scam

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Mar 12: The Chief Judicial Magistrate Srinagar today recalled a non-bailable warrant (NBW) issued earlier in th

NIA raids 3 houses of two terror operatives in Poonch

Documents, equipments seized Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 12: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) today conducted raids at three places

Bangladesh amps up energy imports from India, China to protect energy security amid Middle East war

DHAKA, Mar 12: Amid increasing fears of a potential energy crisis due to the ongoing war in the Middle East, Bangladesh has significantly amped u

US Refueling Aircraft Crashes In Iraq Amid Iran War

An American KC-135 aerial refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq while a second plane involved in the incident landed safely, the US military

Nonchalant attitude of the Management of Meghalaya Police Public School

Editor, As a rejoinder to what Dr Batskhem Myrboh had written in these columns (ST March 9, 2026) on Problems faced by students in the Meghalaya

Iran Threatens To Set Region's Oil, Gas On Fire, Warns US Will Regret

Iran vowed Thursday to make the United States regret attacking the Islamic republic and said it would keep up a chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz

World in a Tailspin and the Garo Hills Erupts

By Patricia Mukhim The world today is in chaos like never before. Social media has added to the pandemonium with news coming to us by the minute.

Iran not going to close Strait of Hormuz, Tehrans UN Envoy says

Ships must coordinate with Irans navy to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, the countrys foreign ministry spokesperson said

Protecting Children From The Menace of Digital Pollution

By Salil Gewali If Australia can ban mobile phone use among children, why cant India? This has become quite a fervent question on the lips of cou

India co-sponsors GCC-led UNSC resolution against Iran

1 Killed, 2 Injured After Shooting At US' Old Dominion University

The suspect who killed one person and injured two others at Old Dominion University on Thursday has been identified by authorities as Mohamed Bai

Government sparing no effort to minimise war fallout on citizens, opposition spreading fear, says PM Modi

Netanyahu says Israel 'crushing' Iran and Hezbollah; issues veiled threat to Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei

I have added a third objective, which is to create, for the Iranian people, the conditions to bring down this regime, Mr. Netanyahu said

Gulf crisis: Strait of Hormuz safe passage for ships discussed with Iran, says government

Will Do Job On Ground: Netanyahu Warns Lebanon To Act Against Hezbollah

Israel renewed its strikes on Beirut on Thursday, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warning that if the Lebanese government did not disarm H

Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen career, net worth, family and last message to employees explained: Adobe leadership transition plan. Here's all about his wife and children

Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen career, net worth, family and last message to employees has drawn attention after he announced his decision to step do

Quote of the Day by Alysa Liu: 'What is there to lose? Every second you're''Top quotes by the figure skater who snatched America's heart

Figure skater Alysa Liu's words highlight the value of taking chances. Her journey shows that stepping forward, even with uncertainty, brings rew

U.S. Navy could escort vessels in Strait of Hormuz with international coalition, Bessent says

U.S. Treasury Secretary said absolutely not when asked whether there was a price that could cause him to confront President Donald Trump and say

El Nino may set in by 1st half of monsoon: US forecast

The story of our times and the tesseract of truth

Inspector suspended over murder of teenage girl in Thoothukudi

Gig Workers Bear Brunt of Low Eatery Turnover

The Telangana State Hotels Association said many hotels had not received commercial LPG cylinders for the past three days, affecting their abilit

Preparing India for a true innovation-led economy

Driving Indias research, development, and innovation story needs decisive private sector participation

Fifty years ago | Sanskrit catalogue project needs a saviour

You cant say we targeted!: Wicker rebukes Gillibrand for claiming US aimed Iranian school to bomb

Michigan Temple Israel set ablaze after Car rammed; Gunshots trigger FBI action

Will avenge blood of: Mojtaba Khamenei vows revenge of Iran school bombing by US | FULL SPEECH

Economic Survey promises, impact of new labour codes

The promises of reform cannot hide the realities in Indias informal workforce

Justice for all: On the NCERT textbook issue, the judiciary

The directives on NCERT show the Court as keen to stave off any criticism

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Jumat-ul-Vida to be observed today, holiday declared

Jammu Tawi, Mar 12:Jumat-ul-Vida, the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan, will be observed across Jammu and Kashmir on Friday. Grand Mufti

Phased repatriation of Indian students from war-hit Iran begins

New Delhi, Mar 12:The phased repatriation of Indian students stranded in Iran has begun as the first batch departed from the country amid escalat

Why is Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei not appearing on camera? Reports about injury, coma rumours and war message explained

Why is Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei not appearing on camera? The 56-year-old leader issued his first message during the war with th

CM reviews progress of works under SASCI

Jammu Tawi, Mar 12:Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah today chaired a meeting to review the progress of projects under the Special Assistance to State

EC may announce polling dates for 5 states/UTs next week

CS assesses roadmap for future-ready IT Parks in J&K

Jammu Tawi, Mar 12:Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today reviewed a comprehensive roadmap for establishing future-ready IT Parks in Jammu and Kashmi

JKCA Scam case: Non-bailable Warrant against Farooq Abdullah recalled hours after issue

Srinagar, Mar 12 : A local court on Thursday recalled a non-bailable warrant hours after issuing it against former chief ministerFarooq Abdullahi

Arbitrary and opaque: On the Employees Pension Scheme 2026

EPFO has tweaked pension scheme rules without wide consultations

Pakistani drone-dropped heroin worth Rs 12 Cr seized in Jammu

Jammu Tawi, Mar 12 : Around 2 kg of heroin worth Rs 12 crore dropped by a Pakistani drone was recovered near the International Border here, offic

Rumours Fuel Panic Buying of Petrol in Suburbs

The rumours of petrol bunks running out of stock and closing down from Thursday morning spread on Wednesday and people in their two-wheelers and

Accused will be thoroughly investigated: Nadda

New Delhi, Mar 12:Union Health Minister and Leader of the House in Rajya Sabha Jagat Prakash Nadda on Thursday condemned the assassination attemp

Farooq Abdullah shooting attempt: Kharge slams Centre; grave concern, says JP Nadda

Attack on Farooq Abdullah: NSG to undertake security audit of Z-Plus category persons

New Delhi, Mar 12: The National Security Guard (NSG) will undertake a comprehensive security audit of all its Z-plus category high-risk VIPs foll

Whats Cooking in Time of Crisis

Fireless cooking has gained renewed relevance in todays context.

Need balance between privacy and public interest: SC

The Supreme Court stated that public interest cannot justify broad access to private information of public officials, emphasizing a balance with

47 held during 24-hour police drive to curb street crime in Delhi

Chipotles Friday the 13th deal: Here's how a tattoo can get you a BOGO deal

Chipotle is celebrating Friday the 13th with a buy-one-get-one entre deal for dine-in customers between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. local time. To qualify,

Six BJP MPs raise civic issues with L-G, offer support for development

Opposition likely to submit notice for CECs removal to presiding officer of one House of Parliament today

Ugadi Gift for Farmers: Naidu to Release Annadata SukhibhavaPM Kisan 3.0 Aid Today

Officials said that with the third instalment, the government would have extended a total of Rs.8,985 crore in financial assistance to farmers wi

AAP, BJP exchange barbs over attack on Dalit councillor

Kochi Corporation weighs fresh options as KSINC faces criticism over ro-ro service

Move comes after councillors across party lines voiced sharp criticism of KSINC over mounting losses and urged the civic body to identify a new o

Accused in Stabbing Consultancy Owner Held

The accused allegedly attacked the owner and injured the HR executive after a refund dispute

MoCA Monitoring West Asia Air Travel Situation

Airfares are also being closely monitored to ensure that ticket prices remain reasonable and that there is no undue surge during this period.

Oil ship, captained by Indian, arrives in Mumbai from Saudi port amid Gulf war; another vessel on way to India

Kerala nurses on the warpath over long-overdue wage revision

Hundreds of nurses working in private hospitals across Kerala are on an indefinite strike in pursuit of their demands, including a wage revision.

Hyderabad Traffic Police Give Traffic Advisory

Police reroute vehicles around Indira Park as bridge reconstruction begins

CCTV cameras, control centre installed in Ambur town to prevent crime

HC disqualification of SNDP Yogam director boarda test of Kerala govt.s mettle

Given Vellappally Natesans close ties with the ruling establishment, the Kerala government will have a tough task abiding by the High Courts dire

Husband Dies by Suicide, Wife and In-Laws Booked for Abetment in Neredmet

Police probe harassment angle after note found at victims house

Teams deployed in Maharashtra to prevent hoarding of LPG cylinders

Residents were seen standing in long queues outside LPG cylinder supplying agencies in Solapur, Amravati, and Thane districts, and the State capi

Quote of the day by Christina Grimmie: 'Be stupid, be dumb, be funny, if that's who you are. Don't try to be...' - lessons on being yourself, individuality and self-acceptance by With Love singer and YouTuber zeldaxlove64

Quote of the day by Christina Grimmie: Christina Grimmie's powerful quote, Be yourself, champions individuality and self-acceptance, urging peopl

Behind the crumbling walls of Bihars Balirajgarh Fort, a tale of monumental neglect

West Bengal govt. frames SOP to avert fuel crisis, ensure continuity of critical public services

Authorities have been tasked with undertaking inspections to prevent diversion, hoarding, illegal storage, black marketing, and overpricing of do

LDFs development narrative in Kollam constituency will face a stiff challenge from UDF

While the constituency has traditionally leaned towards the left, the Congress sprang a major surprise by winning Kollam Corporation in the recen

Hyderabad Cybercrime Police Arrest 117 Accused in Operation Octopus Drive

78 FIRs registered; fraudsters linked to Rs 139 crore transactions

'Such incidents happen as hate is spreading' Farooq Abdullah on attack on him

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah survived an assassination attempt in Jammu. He stated hate speech fueled such incidents.

Kishan Slams Rahul's Petro Pump Remark

Kishan Reddy said the safety of 90 lakh Indians residing and working in the Gulf remained the Modi government's top priority amid the crisis

Women will lead Delhis development, says CM Rekha Gupta

Ramchander Rao flags governance failures, wants CM to focus on public hardships

NASA Says On Track For Artemis 2 Launch As Soon As April 1

NASA said Thursday that the long-delayed launch of the Artemis 2 mission, part of the US push to return to the Moon by 2028, could come as soon a

Kharge raises Farooq Abdullah attack in Rajya Sabha, demands restoration of J&K statehood

Rajya Sabha leader of the opposition Mallikarjun Kharge raised concerns over an attack on Farooq Abdullah. He stated security was compromised and

3-day Asian Womens Film Festival begins in Delhi from today