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West Bengal Assembly polls 2026: AIMIM to ally to Humayun Kabirs AJUP

Humayun Kabirs AJUP has announced candidates for 149 Assembly seats including on high profile seats like Bhabanipur and Nandigram

NATO Chief Supports US Strikes, Warns of Iranian Threats

Washington, March 23: NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has expressed support for U.S. actions against Iran, warning that the country is very clo

Protests Erupt Across Europe Against US-Israel Attacks on Iran

London, March 23: Thousands of protesters took to the streets of London in response to the military attacks on Iran by the United States and Isra

Iran Asserts Strait of Hormuz Remains Open Amid Rising Tensions

Tehran, March 23: Amid ongoing attacks from the United States and Israel, Irans Foreign Ministry has confirmed that the Strait of Hormuz remains

World could face worst energy crisis in decades, IEA chief warns

As of today, we lost 11 million barrels per day, so more than two major oil shocks put together, Fatih Birol said

PCB Warns of Legal Action Against Players Leaving PSL for IPL

New Delhi, March 23: The Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Mohsin Naqvi, has issued a warning regarding legal action against players

Iran Issues Stark Warning to the U.S. Over Energy Infrastructure Threats

Tehran, March 23: Irans main military command, the Khatam al-Anbia Central Headquarters, has issued a strong warning. If the United States attack

ECI steps up action against unauthorised political ads in Bengal

Kolkata: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has stepped up action against unauthorised political advertisements across West Bengal ahead of t

Curefoods takes on quick food delivery; a motivational AI fitness coach

As Curefoods heads toward a public listing, it is sharpening a clear playbook: scale proven brands, double down on Krispy Kreme, and expand its c

US issues global warning: Iran-linked groups may target American interests

The warning highlights potential threats from Iran-backed groups targeting US citizens, diplomatic facilities, and interests globally

Rahul Gandhi to Visit Vadodara for Tribal Rights Conference

New Delhi, March 23: Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, will visit Vadodara on Monday. He will participate in a gathering f

Trumps Hormuz strategy shift raises questions on US war planning

His rapidly shifting strategyfrom diplomacy to sanctions relief and now military threatshas drawn sharp criticism from political opponents and le

Israeli army hits bridges, homes in Southern Lebanon amid escalating West Asia tensions

The Saudi oil pipeline the world didnt know it needed

Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline is now crucial for global oil flow. The vital waterway, Strait of Hormuz, is closed. This 1,200-kilometer pipel

Lakme Fashion Week 2026: Alaya, Kalki & Siddhants Fun Ramp Walk Steals Hearts

Siddhant Chaturvedi brought a playful, high-fashion edge on the ramp in a crisp white jacket adorned with funky brooches.

Donald Trumps changing course on Strait of Hormuz strategy raises questions about U.S. war preparation

The U.S. President has jumped from calls to secure the waterway through diplomatic means to lifting sanctions and now escalating to a direct thre

Sydney Horror: One dead, two children among five injured as car crashes into tree; probe on

A horror crash in Sydney's west has resulted in one fatality and five injuries, including two children. An SUV veered off Stuart Road in Dharruk,

Air Force Staffer Held for spying, Sharing Sensitive Information to Pakistan

He allegedly misused his position to gather confidential information related to the Air Force Station and shared it with Pakistani handlers throu

Iran-Israel war LIVE: Iran awaits Trump threat to blow up power plants

Israel Prime Mnister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed Israel and the U.S. were well on their way to achieving their war goals

BJD ready for legal battle to ensure 6 suspended MLAs' disqualification from Odisha Assembly

The suspended legislators are Chakramani Kanhar, Naba Kishor Mallick, Souvic Biswal, Subasini Jena, Ramakanta Bhoi and Devi Ranjan Tripathy

Spanish PM Snchez Calls for Opening of Strait of Hormuz

We stand at a global tipping point. Further escalation could trigger a long-term energy crisis for all humanity, he said

Cuba begins to restore power after third nationwide collapse in month

Some 72,000 customers in the capital, among them five hospitals, had electricity again early on March 22 according to a report from the state-run

Inside Curefoods' strategy against quick food delivery and its bet on Krispy Kreme and other brands

As foodtech company Curefoods gears up for an IPO, it is keen to double down on doughnut chain Krispy Creme, expand its cloud-kitchen format, and

Israel's missile defense under scrutiny after Iranian attack

Iranian missiles breached Israel's air defenses, hitting Dimona and Arad. This event has caused concern about the nation's missile defense system

TVK Goes Solo in Puducherry polls; Announces Candidates on All 30 Seats

The party will contest independently in the polls scheduled for April 9, with vote counting set for May 4

Corner Office Conversation: GV Prasad, Co-Chairman and Managing Director Dr Reddys Laboratories Ltd

Morning Digest: Will completely close Strait of Hormuz if U.S. targets power plants, says Iran; BJP will draw a blank this time too in Kerala, says Pinarayi Vijayan, and more

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Saudi Aramco boss pulls out of major international energy conference due to Iran conflict, source says

Saudi Aramco CEO Amin Nasser has cancelled his appearance at the CERAWeek energy conference in Houston. He is staying in Saudi Arabia due to the

Iran awaits Trump threat to blow up power plants

Iran faces a critical deadline from US President Donald Trump to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Failure to comply could trigger a major US assault

CCS reviews situation arising due to conflict in West Asia

NEW DELHI, Mar 22 : The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) on Sunday reviewed the situation arising out of the conflict in West Asia and a detai

LG pays tribute to great revolutionaries, towering personalities from Bihar

J&K Lok Bhavan celebrates Bihar Diwas Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 22: Jammu Kashmir Lok Bhavan today hosted a vibrant celebration of Bihar

Defending Indias Demographic Dividend for Viksit Bharat Vision @2047 A Mental Health Perspective

Prof. (Brigadier) (Retd.) Neeraj Soni pro@iimj.ac.in Indias demographic dividend-reflected in the fact that nearly 65 percent of its population i

Middle East War- Shockwaves across Global Economy

Prof. D. Mukherjee mukhopadhyay.dinabandhu@gmail.com The Middle East has long been a geopolitical crossroads where energy resources, global trade

BJPs strength rooted in ideology, dedication: Sat Sharma

Cadre based structure our strength: Manyal Excelsior Correspondent RAMGARH, Mar 22: J&K BJP president and Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha), Sat

LG flags off Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Ji Pracheen Marg Pavitra Chhari Yatra

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 22: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday flagged off the 24th Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Ji Pracheen Marg Pav

Sunil Sharma reviews poll preparedness in Assam

Chairs key election strategy meetings Excelsior Correspondent KARIMGANJ (Assam), Mar 22: The Leader of Opposition in the Jammu & Kashmir Legislat

HP Guv Kavinder Gupta urges youth to take pride in mother tongue at Yuva Sansad

Excelsior Correspondent NAGPUR, Mar 22: Himachal Pradesh (HP) Governor Kavinder Gupta today stressed the importance of preserving linguistic iden

Alia Bhatt honoured by Nat Geo for animal welfare; netizens call out her Gucci outfits, say 'unfollow Nat Geo'

Recently, Alia Bhatt was featured by National Geographic among 33 changemakers for her work in animal and environmental welfare, with Priyanka Ch

UAEIndia air travel resumes: 90 flights scheduled

The government is closely monitoring maritime operations amid the Middle East conflict. Over 547 Indian seafarers have been repatriated, and all

Legal and ethical framework must be based on human welfare: Meghwal

KURUKSHETRA, Mar 22: Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Sunday said the legal and ethical framework of the country must be rooted in human w

Bharat Innovates to carry Indian innovations to global stage: Dharmendra Pradhan

NEW DELHI, Mar 22 : Bharat Innovates 2026 aims to carry research and development-driven innovations from every corner of the country to the globa

CAFE 3.0 rollout: Penalty recovery for carmakers remains a grey area

Government seeks clarity on recovering hefty penalties from carmakers for missing fuel efficiency targets. With stricter norms ahead, the PMO is

Modis 8,931-day public life testament to dedication and nation-building: Nitin Nabin

PATNA, March 22: BJP national president Nitin Nabin on Sunday described Prime Minister Narendra Modis 8,931-day public life as a powerful example

Charioteer of Indias Amrit Kaal: UP CM as Modi becomes longest-serving head of govt

LUCKNOW, Mar 22 : Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister on Sunday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi for completing a record 8,931 days in public

Haryana playing pivotal role in translating Viksit Bharat 2047 into reality: CM Saini

GURUGRAM, Mar 22 : Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Sunday said that the state is playing a pivotal role in translating the national v

Wangchuk returns to Ladakh after NSA revocation, calls for relief to detainees

He was released recently by the Centre after nearly six months in detention under the National Security Act.

Massive landslide in Himachals Mandi; nine houses evacuated

SHIMLA, Mar 22: Directions were issued to evacuate nine houses in Ropdu village in Himachal Pradeshs Mandi district on Sunday following a massive

IAF staffer arrested for spying for Pakistani handlers, sharing sensitive information

JAIPUR, Mar 22 : A civilian employee posted at an Indian Air Force station in Assam has been arrested for allegedly spying and sharing sensitive

Kilometrage allowance hiked by 25% for train crew

Indian Railways has boosted Kilometrage Allowance and Allowance in lieu of Kilometrage by 25% for over two lakh running staff, effective January

BJP candidate booked over Hindu MLA remark in Kerala

THRISSUR (Kerala), Mar 22: Senior BJP leader and the party candidate in Guruvayur, B Gopalakrishnan was booked on Sunday for his alleged communal

Rajouri Marathon 2026 concludes

Excelsior Sports Correspondent RAJOURI, Mar 22: The Indian Armys Ace of Spades Division successfully organized the Rajouri Marathon 2026 today as

Quote of the day by Jimmy Durante: 'Be nice to people on the way up, because you may meet them on the way down.' Life lessons by one of the most popular American comedian

Quote of the day by Jimmy Durante highlights the importance of treating people well in life. The message explains meaning, relevance, and life le

Maoist endgame nears, but no political fanfare in offing

The March 31 deadline for eliminating Left-wing extremism may pass without fanfare, having successfully created a psychological impetus for stake

Announced nearly 2 yrs back, 46 new Industrial Estates yet to take shape

*25 estates await agencies, 19 crawl ahead sans deadline Mohinder Verma JAMMU, Mar 22: Nearly two years after the ambitious announcement, the pla

Pak ranks No. 1 on Global Terrorism Index

6 pc increase in terror-related fatalities ISLAMABAD, Mar 22:Pakistan has been ranked number one on the Global Terrorism Index for the first time

LeT terrorist shot dead by family in Pak

New Delhi, Mar 22: Bilal Arif Sarafi, a commander of the terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba, was stabbed and shot dead by his family members after t

Restrictive orders continue in southern Nepal district

KATHMNADU, Mar 22 : Restrictive orders were re-imposed on Sunday in southern Nepals Kapilvastu district that had witnessed a clash between two co

BJP to strongly demand separate NLU, Veterinary Sciences varsity for Jammu

Party to expose NC for negating poll promises Avtar Bhat JAMMU, Mar 22: BJP is all set to expose what it called the anti people stance of the Nat

Ex Minister among 3 booked for officials suicide

CHANDIGARH, Mar 22: Police have booked former Punjab Minister Laljit Singh Bhullar in connection with the suicide of a state warehousing corporat

Netanyahu visits site of Iranian missile attack, claims US-Israel fighting for entire world

JERUSALEM, Mar 22: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday said the recent missile attacks on Diego Garcia shows that Iran has the ca

UAPA misuse not a model for Viksit Bharat: SC judge

SC judge Ujjal Bhuyan emphasized that a developed India by 2047 requires greater tolerance for debate and dissent, without criminalizing them. He

Quote of the day by Hugh Jackman: 'Unless you're willing to fail miserably in the pursuit of your dreams, you'll never make it.' Timeless lessons by Australian performer known for playing Marvel character Wolverine

Quote of the day by Hugh Jackman highlights failure and persistence. This explainer covers quote of the day today, quote of the day meaning, quot

Energy crisis: Govt pushes for PNG connections, asks all ministries to assess demand

CCS recognises 'significant impact' of West Asia conflict

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's cabinet committee on security discussed measures to diversify import sources for key sectors like chemicals and ph

Petrol Stations Switch Over To 'Premium', As Normal Petrol Stocks Get Depleted

Station operators described the situation as unusual. Generally, we dont run out of stock. But the panic buying has pushed the stocks to hit rock

Opposition seeks arrestof AAP leader in Punjab

Congress, BJP, and SAD demand arrest of former AAP minister after warehousing corporation officials death

Quote of the day by William Shatner: 'Careers are here and theyre gone. No matter how great we think we are, were nothing but the temples of Ozymandiaswere ruins in the making.' Here's crucial life lessons from Canadian actor

Quote of the day by William Shatner highlights how careers are temporary and legacy fades with time. The quote connects to life lessons, meaning,

Light Rain Brings Brief Relief In Hyderabad

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast that the state, including Hyderabad, will experience dry weather over the next two days, parti

CMC Plans Rock Garden At Khajaguda Heritage Site

Members of Save The Rocks Society, including Sangeetha Varma, explained the heritage significance of the formations at the site.

War: Sweet Orange Price Crashes In Anantapur

The Anantapur, Kadapa and Kurnool areas of Rayalaseema have huge production of sweet orange due to its suitable soils along with the irrigation f

Shortage Of Commercial LPG Hits MSMEs

AP has food processing, pharma, agri-based units and ceramics under MSME sector while Telangana has fabrication, plastics, packaging, automobile,

Double engine cute slogan, a serious federal question

Fairness, not political alignment, must guide Indias federal balance

Trumps Section 301 weapon, lessons from the past

The Section 301 proceedings demand action from India and other developing nations to revive multilateral rules

Radiology Advances Highlighted At NIMS Meet

Nims director Nagari Beerappa, who attended as chief guest, highlighted the growing importance of radiology in modern healthcare.

Harvesting anxiety: On Assam, its Assembly election

Assam goes to the polls amidst another political churn

Digital exile: On digital censorship

The government could be creating a system of arbitrary censorship

Man Killed At Anantapur RTC Bus Stand

Three Town police said Adarsha Naidu, 25, of Madigubba village in Atmakur mandal, proceeding to Hyderabad reached the Anantapur bus stand along w

Who was Jessi Pierce, and what is her cause of death, net worth and family details? Jessi Pierce death, Minnesota Wild statement and White Bear Lake house fire incident explained

Who was Jessi Pierce, and what is her cause of death, net worth and family details? This explainer covers Jessi Pierce death Minnesota Wild state

Paris mayor election result: Meet Leftist Emmanuel Gregoire who is elected to run France capital

France Mayor election results: In Paris, which has been run by the left since 2001, the Socialist candidate, Emmanuel Gregoire, was ahead in the

India must use the AYUSH opportunity

For Ayurveda and other AYUSH systems to enter the global mainstream credibly, they must submit to rigorous, independent, and transparent scientif

Three arrested for illegal storage, sale of LPG cylinders

54-year-old woman held for killing two daughters in Malviya Nagar

Gas Cylinder Mania Grips Social Media Amid West Asia War Chaos

Amid reports of long queues and rising black-market prices, users have responded with humour, with reels, memes and skits on the issue trending a

Stormy start expected for Budget Session today as LoP issues boycott threat

Revoke suspension of four AAP legislators, will take to streets if voice of Oppn. is suppressed, says Atishi; ensure deliberations are of highest

Revanth Reddy is building his own band of loyalists

The Telangana CM intends to shape the partys future with young faces

Donald Trump shares video that mocks UK PM Keir Starmer, post goes viral. Watch here

Donald Trump has repeatedly railed against British Prime Minister Keir Starmer since the start of the war, accusing him of not doing enough to su

Father, Son Die In Balcony Collapse At Kundanbagh

According to the complainant, Naveen Dharmashala, 35, a resident of Sitarambagh and soninlaw of Devidas, the victims were standing on the balcony

IRS Tax refunds jump after Donald Trump's new legislation but taxpayers won't have much benefits. Details here

Tax refunds may witness an increase of USD748 that the Tax Foundation has estimated the average household will receive.

T.N. Assembly election: residents of Tiruttani constituency seek more support to improve their livelihood

Farmers, who recently set up a producer organisation and started growing millets, complain that they still do not have machinery needed to proces