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Over 100 Injured in Iran Strikes Near Israeli Nuclear Research Center

It was the first time Israels nuclear research center has been targeted in the fighting

LeBron James breaks record for most NBA games played

He's got to be insane, 27-year-old teammate Austin Reaves said of James's continued appetite for excellence. Can't be normal things going on in h

Cuba announces second nationwide blackout in less than a week

A otal disconnection of the national electricity system took place, the Energy Ministry said in a post on X, adding that work had begun to resto

NHAI turns on AI dashcams for smarter highway monitoring

The National Highways Authority of India will use advanced AI dashcams on 40,000 km of highways. This initiative aims to improve road maintenance

Trump warns Iran of strikes on power plants if Strait of Hormuz not opened in 48 hours

Trump said the US would target major power facilities, starting with the largest, if Iran fails to comply

Shockwave of war is rippling through the global economy

Global business surveys for March are expected to show a synchronized weakening across manufacturing and services, offering an initial glimpse of

Iran-Israel war LIVE: Trump threatens Iran with power plant strikes over Hormuz blockade

Israeli officials said that Iranian forces had for the first time fired long-range missiles, expanding the risk of attacks beyond West Asia, even

Trump's 'Obliterate' Threat To Iran If Hormuz Doesn't Open In 48 Hours

US Israel Iran War: Trump Threatens To 'Obliterate' Iran Power Plants If Strait Of Hormuz Doesn't Open In 48 Hours

Morning Digest: Centre removes caps on airfares after three months; Trump says will obliterate Iran power plants unless Hormuz opens within 48 hours, and more

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ATF Price Hike Likely to Impact Airfares from April 1: Aviation Minister

Amid ongoing regional tensions, the ministry emphasized that maintaining safe flight operations remains a top priority

47 injured as Iranian missile hits Israel's Dimona, home to its nuclear reactor and known as 'Little India'

An Iranian missile struck Dimona, Israel, injuring at least 47 people, including a seriously wounded 12-year-old boy. The missile hit a community

Trump issues 48-hour ultimatum to Iran over Strait of Hormuz, threatens to 'obliterate' power plants

Trump has threatened to obliterate Irans power plants if Tehran fails to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours, sharply escalating tensions

In call with Iran president, PM Modi slams infra attacks, says ship lanes must stay open

Pezeshkian Urges India To Use Brics Role To End Hostilities

Iran-Israel war highlights: Israel says attacks on Iran to ramp up as Trump mulls winding down' military operations

The war has shown no signs of abating

Sharda University celebrates 9th cultural fest Belliatus Cultura

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 21: Celebrating the vibrant culture, traditions and unity of Northeast India, Sharda University, Greater Noida

JUIT celebrates 25 years of educational excellence, showcases achievements

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 21: Celebrating 25 years of academic excellence, Jaypee University of Information Technology (JUIT) has emerge

Small Hydro Power Push

The Union Cabinets approval of a Rs 2,584.60 crore Small Hydro Power Development Scheme marks a significant inflexion point in Indias renewable e

The Galwan Valley In the Long Shadow of Conflict and Memory

Alaknanda Mahajan & Manvika Bamba alakmahajan26@gmail.com Bollywood superstar Salman Khans upcoming film now renamed as Maatrubhumi: May War Rest

Indian Civilization Vs India The Man Indian Civilization (Not India) Refuses to Thank

Prof Suresh Chander suresh.chander@gmail.com Land Is Not Civilization We repeat, almost ritualistically, that India is eternal. We celebrate the

Kaan Sakhiyan A Vibrant Duggar Tradition

Dr Rakesh Verma rakeshforests@gmail.com Kaan Sakhiyan is a beautiful and deeply rooted regional celebration originating from the Duggar region, p

64 killed in attack on Sudan healthcare facility: WHO

13 children among 64 killed in attack on Sudan hospital, says WHO chief

Railways Heritage in Ruins

Dr Sanjeev Puri purisanjeev1@yahoo.co.in This is the story of 57 years of modern transport in late 19th to mid 20th century in the Princely State

Cooperative Bank Fraud

The latest fraud unearthed in the Jammu Central Cooperative Bank is not an aberration-it is part of a disturbing and recurring pattern within ban

A manifesto of seeing

Rohit Tikoo Name of Book : From Borderline To Byline Author : Colonel Satish Singh Lalotra (Retd.) Publisher: Evincepub Publishing | First Editio

Poetry that blends philosophy and personal pain

Dr Rakesh K Pandit 7pandit77@gmail.com Book Name: Peediyu Ki Peer (Masnavi Poetry) Author: Deepak Sopori Pages: 91 Price: Rs. 179 The book titled

The Silent Goodbye of Harish Rana

Dr. Daisy Parihar daisy.parihar@gmail.com There are stories that make headlines for a day and then disappear. And then there are stories that nev

Omar concerned over West Asia war, its impact

Fayaz Bukhari SRINAGAR, Mar 21: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today expressed concern over the ongoing conflict in West Asia and its global impact

India safer, stronger under Modis leadership: Sat Sharma

BJP holds Kissan Mela, meeting Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 21: J&K BJP president and MP (Rajya Sabha), Sat Sharma CA addressed an organiza

Diplomats, Indian diaspora enjoy Hindi film at Shanghai consulate

BEIJING, Mar 21: Over 100 people, including members of the diplomatic corps and friends of India, watched a special screening of a popular Hindi

LG expresses gratitude to PM, Union Minister

Release of central share of Rs 111.66 cr Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 21: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday expressed gratitude t

PM Modis competence, foresight protected India from global crisis: Rajnath

HALDWANI (Uttarakhand), Mar 21: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday credited Prime Minister Narendra Modis competence and foresight for sa

350 SOG personnel to take on terrorists in mountains, dense forests of J&K

7 more BSF bns being deployed on IB to check infiltration *More being trained in Andhra for stepping-up operations Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Mar 21:

Models with Down syndrome in Romania strike pose for World Down Syndrome Day

BUCHAREST (Romania), Mar 21 : Dozens of models with Down syndrome strutted down a catwalk at a fashion show in Romanias capital for an evening ce

Pakistan wont allow terrorists from Afghanistan to spoil peace: Munir

ISLAMABAD, Mar 21: Pakistan will not allow terrorists operating from Afghanistan to spoil peace and endanger its security, Chief of Army Staff an

Youth found hanging at Malik Market

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 21: A 20-year-old youth died after he was found hanging inside his rented accommodation in Malik Market area h

Elderly Jammu man gets new lease of life with AI knee surgery at Amritsar hospital

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 21: An 85-year-old Jammu resident Chaman Lal has undergone a bilateral knee replacement surgery at a hospital

KPC, YMA pay tribute to Sangrampora martyrs, demand judicial probe

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 21: The Kashmiri Pandit Conference (KPC) and Yukhant Mandli Ashram (YMA) today offered their heartfelt homage

DF&SS protests against hike in prices of commodities, adulteration

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 21: Activists of Dogra Front & Shiv Sena (DF&SS), here today, under the leadership of their president, Ashok G

7 injured in Nowshera road accident

Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, Mar 21: At least seven persons were injured when three vehicles including a truck, collided near a Tunnel in Now

Samooh stages play Bholaram Da Jeev

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 21: Theatre group Samooh here today staged play Bholaram Da Jeev written by eminent Hindi litterateur Harishan

Ch Mandeep appointment Kisan Cong Coordinator

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 21: Mandeep Choudhary Randhawa from Jammu district (R) has been appointed as National Coordinator of All India

The Great Miscommunication Triggers Stunning losses

shivaji sarkar Its about miscommunication and unfathomed losses. Never has the Gulf wars jolted India so hard. Indias recent anxiety over a suppo

Unidentified man found dead near ASCOMS Sidhra

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 21: An unidentified man was found dead under mysterious circumstances near ASCOMS in the Sidhra area here toda

Eid diplomacy: Bangladesh PM Rahman seeks stronger ties in letter to PM Modi

Outreach Comes After PM's Greetings

Quote of the day by Jennifer Aniston: 'There are no regrets in life. Just lessons.'

Quote of the day by Jennifer Aniston explains a life message about learning from past actions. Jennifer Aniston is an American actress known for

Tragic Incident in Mathura: BJP Legislator Calls for Strict Action Against Offenders

Lucknow, March 22: The political discourse surrounding the death of a cow protector known as Baba Farsa in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, has intensifie

Ex-judges, diplomats flag bias in USCIRF religious freedom report

CAPF bill earmarking IG to DG positions for IPS officers to be tabled in Parliament soon

Global Dialogue China in Spring Hosts Special Session in Moscow

Moscow, March 22: A global dialogue titled China in Spring: Chinas Development and Global Opportunities was held in Moscow on March 19, organized

Top 5 Umpires with the Most Matches in IPL History

New Delhi, March 22: The 19th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to kick off on March 28, with the first match featuring Royal Chal

India Poised to Become a Global Pharma and MedTech Hub: Jitendra Singh

New Delhi, March 22: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh stated on Saturday that India is rapidly emerging as a robust pharmaceutical economy, sign

Chinese Vice Premier Emphasizes Agricultural Production at Spring Conference

Beijing, March 22: A significant agricultural production conference linked to the spring season was held on March 20 in Chaozhou, Hunan Province.

Quote of the day by Dwayne Johnson: 'Be humble, hungry, and always be the hardest worker in the room.'

Quote of the day by Dwayne Johnson focuses on discipline and work ethics. The statement highlights humility, hunger for growth, and effort in dai

Wang Yi Discusses Middle East Situation with French Presidential Advisor

Beijing, March 22: Wang Yi, a member of the Politburo of the Chinese Communist Party and Director of the Central Foreign Affairs Commission, enga

The Top 5 IPL Matches with the Most Extra Runs Given Away

New Delhi, March 22: In cricket, runs are not only scored by batsmen but can also be given away due to bowlers mistakes. Heres a look at five IPL

Gorakhpur Mayor Joins Bicycle Rally to Raise Awareness for Childhood Cancer

Gorakhpur, March 22: Gorakhpur Mayor Mangalesh Kumar Srivastava announced that the Uttar Pradesh government is enhancing treatment facilities for

Pakistans Military Capability Limited by Dependence on Affordable Chinese Drones: Report

Colombo, March 22: Pakistans military capabilities are increasingly hampered by its reliance on affordable Chinese drone technology. A report fro

Quote of the day by Jared Leto: 'Try and fail, but never fail to try.'

Quote of the day by Jared Leto explains his statement Try and fail, but never fail to try. The quote highlights effort, action, and learning thro

PM Modi Shares Heartwarming Photo with Young Friend on Social Media

New Delhi, March 22: Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently shared an adorable photo with a child on his social media handle. He captioned the ima

Kanshi Ram returns

The Bahujan Samaj Party founders name is being invoked by the leaders in Uttar Pradesh across political lines over the past two weeks and his sup

China Faces Inflation Threat Amid US-Iran Conflict, Report Warns

New Delhi, March 22: A recent report highlights that the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran may push China into a precarious inf

BJP Workers Protest Against Their Own Leaders in New Delhi

New Delhi, March 22: A significant turn of events unfolded in Delhis political landscape as BJP workers staged a protest against their own party

Sharp inflation in offing after assembly polls, alleges Rahul

Quote of the day by Miley Cyrus: 'My mom is always telling me it takes a long time to get to the top, but a short time to get to the bottom.'

Quote of the day by Miley Cyrus explains how success takes time and failure can happen fast. The quote of the day today reflects her life journey

Rising Tensions in West Asia: U.S. Airlines Fear Crude Oil Prices Could Hit $175 per Barrel

Washington, March 22: Tensions in West Asia are beginning to impact the global economy. Various countries have implemented fuel reduction measure

MBBS Grad Found Dead In Alwal

According to police, there had been frequent arguments between mother and daughter in recent days.

Yogi Adityanath Announces Honors for Contributions to Cow Protection and Shelters

Lucknow, March 22: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has decided to honor individuals who have made significant contributions to cow p

Naidu Wants TTD Temples To Become Tech-Driven Spiritual Hubs

The CM stressed the use of technology to ensure transparency, efficiency, and better management of temple activities.

Tragic Road Accident Claims Life of Four-Year-Old in Bengaluru

Bengaluru, March 22: A heartbreaking road accident occurred in Bengaluru, Karnataka, on Saturday, resulting in the death of a four-year-old girl.

Gold prices surge amid global risks, but experts warn long-term investors to be careful

Gold prices have risen a lot since 2024, but investing in gold can be risky. Experts say gold works best during crises, not as a long-term invest

BJD Suspends Six Legislators Over Allegations of Cross-Voting in Rajya Sabha Elections

Bhubaneswar, March 22: The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has suspended six of its legislators due to allegations of cross-voting and other anti-party act

Transgender rights Bill: Minister skips key meeting with NCTPmembers

Madhya Pradesh to Launch State AI Mission Soon: Chief Minister Mohan Yadav

Bhopal, March 22: The State Artificial Intelligence (AI) Mission is set to be launched in Madhya Pradesh to enhance service delivery and expand e

Adequate coal stocks to meet rising energy needs: Govt

CM Gupta meets PM, discusses Delhis development

BJP holds training camps in 103 wards

Lamborghini Owner Caught Performing Stunts on MG Road in Bengaluru

Bengaluru, March 22: A Lamborghini owner has been charged for performing dangerous stunts on the busy MG Road in Bengaluru. The police reported t

Two Arrested with 6 Lakh Worth of Heroin in Samastipur, Bihar

Patna, March 22: In a significant operation, police and the Narcotics Cell in Samastipur district, Bihar, have dismantled a drug trafficking netw

Aditi Ashok Secures Third Place with Stellar Performance at Menlo Park

Menlo Park, March 22: Aditi Ashok delivered an impressive performance, scoring 6-under 66 in the second round, which placed her in a tie for thir

Staring at energy and fertiliser crisis if war continues: Rajnath

'No Country, Including India, Will Be Spared'

BJP Womens Wing Announces New Office Bearers in Madhya Pradesh

Bhopal, March 22: The BJP Womens Wing in Madhya Pradesh has made significant organizational changes by announcing new state office bearers. This

Kerala Assembly elections 2026:Perumbavoor set for keen fight amid MLA rebellion, BJPTwenty20 tie-up

The constituency has kept shifting its allegiance between the Left Democratic Front and the United Democratic Front, though not very frequently

Navratri Special: Savor the Health Benefits of Sabudana During Fasting

New Delhi, March 22: During the nine sacred days of Chaitra Navratri, devotees immerse themselves in the worship of Goddess Durga and observe fas

MP Jiyaur Rahman Bark Celebrates Eid with a Message of Peace in Sambhal

Sambhal, March 22: Jiyaur Rahman Bark, a Member of Parliament from the Samajwadi Party, took a firm stance regarding the controversy surrounding

A harrowing time but home at last, recalls crew member of Indian-flagged ship

Srinagar Court clears name, identity change after conversion to Islam

Inter-faith marriage, delayed disclosure after family shifted to Kashmir Rattan Singh Gill Jammu/Srinagar, Mar 21 In a significant ruling reflect

HC Stays Eviction Of Dalit Womens Stalls In Jangaon

The dispute arose on March 16 when municipal officials, along with police, reached the site with machinery to remove the structures.

IPL 2026: Mumbai Indians Poised for Success Under Hardik Pandyas Leadership

Mumbai, March 22: The Mumbai Indians, five-time IPL champions, appear well-balanced as they head into the 19th season of the Indian Premier Leagu

4, Including Teenager, Held For 2 Thefts

When they returned in the evening, they found the lock broken and realised that their gold jewellery had been taken away.

Rahul Gandhi to Launch Kerala Election Campaign with Rally in Kozhikode on March 25

Thiruvananthapuram, March 22: Rahul Gandhi, the leader of the opposition in the Lok Sabha, will kick off the Kerala Assembly election campaign wi