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Silver jumps Rs 7,000, gold rises Rs 3,700 on wedding season demand

NEW DELHI, Mar 30: Precious metal prices rebounded by about 3 per cent in the national capital on Monday, with silver jumping by Rs 7,000 to Rs 2

US reopens embassy in Venezuela months after military operation to remove Maduro

WASHINGTON, Mar 30: The United States has formally reopened its embassy in Caracas, Venezuela, after the restoration of full diplomatic relations

CAG report flags excess expenditure in maintenance of embassy-related properties in Beijing

NEW DELHI, Mar 30: A CAG report for the year ended March 2024 has flagged excess expenditure in maintenance of some properties linked to the Indi

ICRA expects GDP growth to moderate to 6.5 pc in FY27 amid West Asia conflict

NEW DELHI, Mar 30: ICRA on Monday said it estimates Indias GDP growth to moderate to 6.5 per cent in 2026-27, from 7.6 per cent in the current fi

District Jammu clinches overall Wushu Champion title

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 30: District Jammu emerged as the overall champion at 19th UT J&K Wushu Championship 2025, held at the

ED Files Supplementary Charges Against Five in Jharkhand MNREGA Scam

Ranchi, March 31: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a fourth supplementary chargesheet against five individuals in connection with the m

Team Jammu finishes 3rd in Sub-Junior J&K UT Tennis Ball Cricket Cship

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 30: Team Jammu (Idpeans) delivered a commendable performance by securing the 3rd position in the Sub-Ju

Ravindra Jadeja Thrives in Pink Jersey, Delivers Double Blow to CSK

Guwahati, March 31: In IPL 2026, Ravindra Jadeja has made a striking change, trading his iconic yellow Chennai Super Kings (CSK) jersey for the p

Jamie Overton Surpasses Dhoni with Record-Breaking Performance in IPL 2026

Guwahati, March 31: The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) faced a tough match against the Rajasthan Royals on Monday, collapsing for just 127 runs in 19.

Maharashtra Government Launches Initiative to Make Mumbai Slum-Free

Mumbai, March 31: In a significant move towards transforming Mumbai into a slum-free city, Maharashtras Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde annou

Cooperative Sector Decline

The latest data on cooperative societies in Jammu and Kashmir presents a troubling picture: nearly one-third of registered cooperatives are non-f

Mankotias bill on protection of Temples rejected as NC votes against it

Gul, Veeri withdraw bills on Govts assurance Avtar Bhat JAMMU, Mar 30: While Assembly today rejected BJP Legislator Balwant Singh Mankotias Bill

Celebrate Hanuman Jayanti: Visit These Famous Temples for Blessings and Relief from Struggles

New Delhi, March 31: Across India, temples dedicated to Lord Hanuman, the eleventh Rudra incarnation of Lord Shiva, are abundant. The belief is t

Mehbooba for united efforts to restore Assemblys dignity

NCs responsibility to fulfill poll promises Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 30: Former Chief Minister and PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Mond

Package-I of Jammu-Akhnoor 4-lane project to be completed today

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 30: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary, who holds charge of the Works Department, today said that the Ja

Umiam Lake-o five-star hotel kulina tik kaaniko dolrang jegala

SHILLONG: Meghalaya adokni Umiam Lake-o donggipa Lumpongdeng Island-o five-star luxury hotel aro spa kulina gita sorkarini tik kaaniko Meghalaya

Farooq pleads not guilty in JKCA scam

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Mar 30: National Conference president and former Chief Minister Dr Farooq Abdullah today pleaded before the cou

Drugs jakkalgipa chadamberang batroroenganina Tura MP suk onggijaniko paraka

SHILLONG: Meghalaya adoko drugs ba pekatgipa samrangko jakkalgipa chadamberang batrorobaengani gimin Tura-ni Lok Sabha MP Saleng A Sangma, antang

J&K mandates online single window for Recruitment Rules

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 30: Government of Jammu and Kashmir has made it mandatory for all departments to process proposals related to

Sanjay Nirupam Supports Tough Stance on Illegal Immigration Amid Global Crisis

Mumbai, March 31: Sanjay Nirupam, spokesperson for Shiv Sena, has expressed strong support for Union Home Minister Amit Shahs firm stance on ille

Dalai Lama to visit Ladakh this summer

Excelsior Correspondent DHARAMSHALA, Mar 30: A delegation from Ladakh met the 14th Dalai Lama at his residence in Dharamsala today morning, reque

Kajinarangko gamjaengani asel GHADC-ko name chalaina manjaenga: Dy CEM

TURA: Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC)-ni ningo dingtang dingtang kamrangko kae chaenggiparang, bading chiwalgiparang, skulko chala

Addl DC Anantnag suspended

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, March 30: The Lieutenant Governor today ordered suspension of Additional Deputy Commissioner Anantnag Sundeep Sing

15-Year-Old Vaibhav Suryavanshi Scores Fastest IPL Fifty in Just 15 Balls

Guwahati, March 31: In a thrilling match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, 15-year-old opener Vaibhav Suryavanshi achieved an incredible m

1.22 lakh Anganwadi workers in Rajasthan get 1,000 each through DBT

The Chief Minister said the children aged three to six years were being provided hot milk five days a week at Anganwadi centres under the Amrit A

Rain and Dust Storms Hit Rajasthan, Weather Department Issues Alerts

Jaipur, March 31: Affected by an active western disturbance, several regions in Rajasthan experienced rain, hailstorms, and dust storms on Monday

Punjab Kings Coach Ricky Ponting Emphasizes Fresh Start for IPL 2026

New Chandigarh, March 31: Punjab Kings will kick off their IPL 2026 campaign on Tuesday at their home ground, the New International Stadium, agai

JKPC chief Sajad Lone highlights official data mismatch on poor population in J&Ks regions, seeks one definition

Speaking in the J&K Assembly, Mr. Lone said official datacontradicted its own figures on how many poor families live in the two regions of Kashmi

India Needs Energy Security

Editor, Apropos of the news Small eateries feel the heat of commercial LPG shortage. (ST March 30, 2026), the LPG crisis in India is directly lin

Meghalayas Rivers: A Death Knell

The Government of Meghalaya appears to be working only at the directive of the High Court or the National Green Tribunal (NGT) on the issue of ri

Government Claims Success in Combating Naxalism Under PM Modis Leadership

New Delhi, March 31: BJP MP Shashank Mani has voiced support for Union Home Minister Amit Shahs recent statements on Naxalism in the Lok Sabha. H

'That's not what I said': Leavitt vs reporter over 'Trump threatening war crimes in Iran' question

On Preserving of U Tirot Sings Memorial Monument

By A M Syiem and H. Syiemlieh How did the Nongkhlaw Syiemship come to celebrate the day of Tirot Sings Syiem death anniversary every year on 29th

Odisha Chief Minister Reviews Supply Chain of Essential Goods with District Collectors

Bhubaneswar, March 31: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi held a crucial meeting with district collectors on Monday to review the status of

ECI changing demography of Bengal by including voters from Bihar and U.P. in States electoral rolls claims TMC

The BJP wants to turn Bengal into Bihar, Uttar Pradesh by including voters from these states said Abhishek Banerjee. Mr. Banerjee, who was campai

Police Crack Down On Food Adulteration

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddys decision to establish a dedicated food safety system was hailed as commendable.

Delhi Takes First Step Towards Becoming Creative Delhi: CM Rekha Gupta

New Delhi, March 31: The International Film Festival held in Delhi concluded with an awards ceremony attended by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Lieu

Opposition questions Left-wing extremism debate in Lok Sabha; flags jobs crisis, Hindutva extremism & tribal concerns

PM Modi to Inaugurate 20,000 Crore Projects During Gujarat Visit on March 31

New Delhi, March 31: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Gujarat on Tuesday, where he will inaugurate and lay the foundation for several proj

BJP puts up united front as Suvendu Adhikari files nomination for Nandigram

Once sidelined BJP leader Dilip Ghosh was seen alongside Suvendu as he went to file his nomination for the high stakes West Bengal Assembly elect

Who will fund $400 million White House ballroom project, and who has filed a lawsuit against 90,000-square-foot building? Full explainer on Trump project, military complex beneath it

Who will fund $400 million White House ballroom project, and who has filed a lawsuit against 90,000-square-foot building? The White House ballroo

IBC amendments to speed up resolutions, boost stakeholder value, says Finance Minister

S&P 500 extends losing streak, Nasdaq slides, Dow Jones posts modest gains as oil prices rattle Wall Street here's how US stock market performed today

S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow Jones today: Wall Street experienced a mixed close as tech stocks fell and oil prices surged, despite reassurances from Fede

GHMC Chief Reviews KBR Flyover Works

Officials said steel fabrication for raft foundations would begin on Tuesday

Pakistani Attacks on Afghan Civilians Classified as War Crimes by Human Rights Organization

Kabul, March 31: The International Human Rights Foundation (IHRF) has called for an immediate halt to attacks by Pakistani forces on civilian are

Five-Way Contest in Darjeeling, Kalimpong, and Kurseong for West Bengal Elections

Kolkata, March 31: The West Bengal assembly elections are set to take place next month, with voting occurring in two phases across 294 seats. Mos

Pro-Jaish social sites circulate Masoods elder brothers death news

Heavy Rain and Floods in Afghanistan Claim 28 Lives and Injure 49

Kabul, March 31: Severe rainfall and flooding across several provinces in Afghanistan have resulted in the deaths of at least 28 people since Feb

Maharashtras CM Unveils AI Tools to Combat Illegal Immigration and Drug Abuse

Mumbai, March 31: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced plans on Monday to utilize data-driven tools and artificial intelligence

SI Held In ACB Trap, Locals Celebrate

Victims alleged he routinely extorted money from villagers in the name of CCTV cameras and tortured people for bribes.

Amidst West Asia crisis, India purchased natural gas at $19/unit from spot markets for fertiliser units

According to govt officials, there has been a sharp increase in price of inputs as LNG, ammonia and sulphur alongside a spike in freight and logi

Telangana Assembly Urges Central Government to Act Against Ongoing Gulf War

Hyderabad, March 31: The Telangana Assembly unanimously passed a resolution on Monday, urging the central government to take initiatives to halt

Police Welfare Fuel Station Set Up

Officials noted that the petrol bunk has been established in collaboration with Indian Oil Corporation Limited to ensure quality fuel and efficie

Amit Shah says talks on with only active top Maoist, attacks Congress for Red ties

PACL case: ED facilitates restitution of 455 properties worth 15,582 crore to Justice Lodha Committee

During the current financial year, the agency has attached assets worth about 26,324 Crore, taking the total attachment in the case so far to 27,

Transgender Amendment Bill gets President Murmus assent

A day after the Rajya Sabha passed the Bill, around 140 lawyers and feminists wrote to Ms. Murmu, urging her not to grant assent to the Bill, poi

Jitan Ram Manjhi Critiques Rahul Gandhis Frequent Absences

New Delhi, March 31: Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi has taken a jab at Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha.

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Rajasthan Royals Begin IPL 2026 Campaign with a Victory

Guwahati, March 31: Rajasthan Royals (RR) kicked off their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 campaign with a resounding victory. They defeated Che

Continued neglect of schools resented

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 30: The Meghalaya School Welfare Development Association (MSWDA) on Monday expressed serious concern over the gov

Meghalaya Nuggets

Seng Khasi Kmie commences Shad Suk Mynsiem preps with traditional ritual SHILLONG, March 30: The Seng Khasi Kmie (SKK) on Monday performed the tr

Mumbai Police Busts Fake Officer Scam, Five Arrested

Mumbai, March 31: The Aarey police in Mumbai have uncovered a gang involved in fraud and blackmail. This group posed as police officers to target

Census 2027 starts April 1, digital mode means data will be available same year

Ramdas Athawale Calls for the Overthrow of DMK Government in Tamil Nadu

New Delhi, March 31: The All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen (AIMIM) has expressed its support for the DMK and Congress in the upcoming Tamil

IPL Ticket Distribution To MLAs/MLCs Fixed At 3 Tickets/ 2 For International Matches

The meeting by Shivakumar with office-bearers of KSCA/RCB management in Bengaluru wherein it was agreed to allocate 3 tickets to MLAs/MLCs to wat

Corruption perception riddled NPP-led MDA-I tenure: Paul

Former minister praises MDA 2.0 for improved governance By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 31: Former Cabinet Minister and senior UDP MLA Paul Lyngd

Govt bans new coke oven plants in EJH amid rising pollution

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 30: The Meghalaya government has imposed stringent restrictions on the establishment and expansion of coke oven p

Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra Celebrates Rajasthan Day with Cultural Festivities

New Delhi, March 31: On the occasion of Rajasthan Day, Kapil Mishra, the Minister of Art, Culture, Language, Tourism, and Labor, extended greetin

Hezbollah-inspired attack at Michigan synagogue here's what FBI found and reveals suspects planning

Hezbollah link Michigan synagogue attack: A Hezbollah-inspired terrorist attack targeted a Michigan synagogue, with the suspect driving a truck i

Commercial LPG cylinders scarce in state, domestic supply stable: Govt

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 30: Meghalaya is facing a shortage of commercial LPG, but domestic supply remains stable, the Director of Food, C

MDCs call for Governors Rule in GHADC

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 30: A group of MDCs in the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC), led by BJPs Bernard N. Marak, has stro

US Going To Retake Control Of Straits Of Hormuz: US Treasury Chief

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Monday in an interview with Fox News that the United States is going to retake control of the Strait

Mamata Banerjee Set for Fourth Term as Chief Minister, Claims TMC Candidate Raj Chakraborty

Barrackpore, March 31: The Trinamool Congress (TMC) candidates are intensifying their efforts in their respective constituencies ahead of the Wes

Garo group demands probe against illegal infiltration in GH

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 30: The Nangrimingin Achik Dol (NAD) has expressed serious concern over the escalating tensions in the Garo Hills

IPL 2026 PBKS vs GT | Sai Sudharsan one of the hardest workers in the game: Titans batting coach Hayden

It has been a privilege to watch him and Shubman Gill prepare, Hayden showered praise on the Tamil Nadu batter

House-Warming Ceremonies Held In Godavari Districts

In West Godavari District, 2,016 TIDCO houses were inaugurated under the supervision of the district collector C. Nagarani.

Over 50% of Heavy Vehicle Drivers Found with Vision Issues at Cherlapalli Eye Camp

A statement said 76 drivers underwent screening during the camp

IPL 2026: Vaibhav Suryavanshi Reveals Winning Strategy Against CSK

Guwahati, March 31: Rajasthan Royals (RR) kicked off their IPL 2026 campaign with a stunning victory over Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Young batsma

Shivesh Kumar Celebrates Senate Appointment with Nitish Kumar and Nitin Naveen

Patna, March 31: Newly elected Rajya Sabha MP Shivesh Kumar expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to serve alongside Chief Minister Nitish

Can SIR end dual voter & influx menace in GH?

From Our Correspondent TURA, March 30: Influx remains a major flashpoint across the Garo Hills, with a burgeoning population and the forceful occ

Ensuring federalism within delimitation

Democracy is about fair voice, and not just raw numbers. Federal stability matters as much as electoral arithmetic

IPL 2026 | A clash of philosophies as Shreyas Kings host Gills Titans

While the Punjab outfit goes bang-bang from ball one, the Gujarat team brings a semblance of calm without compromising on the scoring rate

Green suffering from lower-back injury, aims to resume bowling after 10-12 days: CA spokesperson

Cameron is currently rebuilding his bowling loads in India with a view to returning in around 10-12 days' time. KKR has been communicated with an

Tourism minister clueless on Umiam Luxury Resort project; NGO seethes

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 30: The Green-Tech Foundation on Monday expressed surprise over Tourism Minister Timothy D Shiras alleged ignoran

Major Action by ED in Sahibganj Illegal Mining Case

Ranchi, March 31: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has taken significant action against large-scale illegal stone mining and the transport of min

Manhattan midday shooting victim and suspect latest updates: What happened in Midtown incident near Madison Square Park?

Manhattan midday shooting victim and suspect investigation continues after an off-duty security guard was shot near Madison Avenue and East 28th

Bizman Says Duped Of 5.7 Cr Over 5 Yr Period

The accused initially borrowed small amounts and repaid them promptly

Is Ilhan Omar at risk of deportation? Whats fact, whats not and what the law actually says

Vice President JD Vance alleged Ilhan Omar committed immigration fraud, a claim her office denies, stating no evidence has been presented. As a n

Paul acknowledges rumblings in UDP, says BJP likely to gain from new entries

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 30: UDP MLA Paul Lyngdoh on Monday remarked that internal rumblings are a natural part of any association as he d

U.S. Aims to Completely Dismantle Irans Military and Missile Capabilities: Marco Rubio

Washington, March 31: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that America hopes to achieve its military objectives against Iran not in months