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Hegseth asks U.S. Armys top officer to step down while U.S. continues war on Iran

Pentagon officials are not offering a reason for George's departure, which comes nearly five weeks into U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran and with no

U.S. Strikes Key Bridge in Iran, Trump Warns of More Actions Ahead

Washington, April 3: The U.S. military has launched an attack on a crucial highway bridge in Iran, escalating tensions between the two nations. P

Iran War: Amazon to Slap 3.5 % Surcharge on Third-party Sellers

Elevated costs in fuel and logistics have increased the cost of operating across the industry, Amazon said in the emailed statement

8 killed, 95 injured as US-Israeli strikes hit Iran's B1 Bridge

Eight civilians died and 95 were injured in strikes on a bridge in Karaj. Iran's President vowed defense against aggressors. The nation is engage

Column | Krithi Karanths rules of co-existence

The conservation biologist on why children are key to building awareness of human-animal interactions

Gold price on Good Friday, Easter Weekend: Check latest Gold rate projections

Gold rates remain volatile as the U.S. dollar and oil prices strengthened after President Donald Trump said the U.S. would continue attacks on Ir

Flutter over grading third language

Grading the third-language paper and not counting it towards the total marks in SSLC in Karnataka is being seen as the first step towards a two-l

Bureau of Indian Affairs Officer Pleads Guilty to Sexually Abusing Teen on Montana Reservation

Prosecutors said defendant Murrell Deela, who was then an officer with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, encountered the girl at a gas station on the

Review | Ali Smith pairs imagination with urgency in her politically charged new novel, Glyph

Pay attention to the history you are making in the present, Smith suggests, or it will return to haunt you

Artemis II astronauts rocket toward the Moon after spending a day around Earth

Humans have once again left Earth orbit, heading towards the moon. The Artemis II mission's translunar ignition occurred successfully, sending th

Artemis II astronauts rocket toward moon after spending day around Earth

NASA had the Artemis II crew stick close to home for a day to test their capsule's life-support systems before clearing them for lunar departure;

Trump unveils 100% tariff on some patented drugs on Liberation Day anniversary

Companies that have signed a most favoured nation pricing deal and are actively building facilities in the U.S. to onshore production of patented

US always open to diplomacy but will ensure objectives are fulfilled in Iran: Spokesperson Tommy Pigott

America remains open to talks with Iran. This comes as military conflict continues. President Trump has issued new warnings about Iran's civilian

Iran-Israel war LIVE: Iran vows 'crushing' attacks as U.S.-Israeli strikes hit regional infrastructure

Fresh explosions were reported in the Tehran area, with Iranian state television reporting U.S.-Israeli strikes hit a bridge in the northern town

UN set to vote on watered-down proposal to open Strait of Hormuz

The UN Security Council is set to vote on a watered-down proposal to secure the Strait of Hormuz, allowing only defensive actions after China and

Quote of the day by Gianni Versace: 'It is nice to have valid competition, it pushes you to do...' - motivational lessons on competition, personal growth and secret to success by Italian fashion designer, founder of Versace and pioneer of supermodel era

Quote of the day by Gianni Versace: He believed healthy competition pushes individuals to excel. This concept fuels personal growth and innovatio

Education Ministry notifies NCERT as deemed university

The notification dated March 30 enables the NCERT to offer courses and confer degrees; it says all such academic programmes must conform to UGC n

Foreign secretary Vikram Misri represents India as 60+ nations discuss Hormuz crisis

Lok Sabha clears CAPF bill, opposition flags 15-year promotion freeze

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Trump imposes 50% tariffs on steel, aluminum, and copper

President Trump adjusted national security tariffs on steel, aluminum, and copper imports, reducing duty rates on derivative products and simplif

Morning Brief Podcast: Cricket & Corporate Leadership

US Iran War Live Updates: Israel, Kuwait says responding to missiles fired from Iran

Congress MLA gets 3 year jail in fraud case

US Army chief of staff Randy George fired by Hegseth, sources say

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has fired U.S. Army Chief of Staff Randy George, a move described as nearly unprecedented during wartime. The Pent

Dinosaur Chicken Nuggets recall: Lead contamination may puts your kids at risk here's what Walmart shoppers should do to stay safe

Dinosaur chicken nuggets recall: A routine food safety check has led to a recall of Great Value Dino Nuggets sold at Walmart due to potentially d

US Defense Secretary Hegseth says he will allow troops to take personal weapons onto military bases

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will permit service members to carry personal firearms on military bases, citing the Second Amendment and recent s

Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama: Power is building structures, not visibility

Ibrahim Mahama on topping the 2025ArtReviewsPower 100 list, making art with colonial detritus, and travelling to Kochi Muziris Biennale and Venic

Tree Coffee Is Having Its Climate Moment

Parl to reconvene for women quota bills on April 16

President Donald Trump speaks about the Iran war from the Cross Hall of the White House

President Donald Trump speaks about the Iran war from the Cross Hall of the White House on Wednesday. (PTI)

US to finish the job in Iran, says Donald Trump

WASHINGTON, April 2: Donald Trump said US forces will soon finish the job in Iran, claiming that core strategic objectives in the war are nearing

Iran hits Israel, Gulf as Trump signals war end

DUBAI, April 2: Iran launched fresh missile strikes on Israel and Gulf Arab states, signaling that it retains significant military capability des

India joins UKled Hormuz talks with 40 nations

NEW DELHI, April 2: India joined over 35 nations in a UK-convened summit on Thursday to discuss political and diplomatic measures to reopen the S

Heavy rains kill 12 in Pakistan, warnings of further floods

Karachi, April 2: At least 12 people died over 24 hours after heavy rains, thunderstorms and flash floods gripped different provinces of Pakistan

Blake Lively vs Justin Baldoni: Why federal judge dismisses most sexual harassment claims in 'It Ends With Us' lawsuit - here's the legal battle's latest update

Blake Lively Justin Baldoni: A federal judge dismissed most of Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against Justin Baldoni in their It Ends Wi

Nepal court prolongs Oli detention; party objects

Kathmandu, April 2: Former Nepal Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli will remain in judicial custody for two more days after the Kathmandu District Cou

Three Bowlers Achieve Multiple Hat-tricks in IPL History, Including Yuvraj Singh

New Delhi, April 3: The 19th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) kicked off on March 28. Throughout its history, bowlers have achieved a to

Raghav Chadha dropped as AAP deputy RS leader, replaced by Ashok Mittal

In a surprising leadership shake-up, the Aam Aadmi Party has appointed Ashok Mittal as the new Rajya Sabha deputy leader, effectively taking over

CSK Eager to Open Their Account Against Punjab Kings in IPL 2026

Chennai, April 3: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will face Punjab Kings (PBKS) on Friday at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. This match marks CSKs attempt

The Rivalry of Jaya Prada and Sridevi: Sisters on Screen, Strangers Off It

Mumbai, April 3: In the 1980s, two leading actresses ruled Hindi cinema, captivating audiences with their portrayals of devoted sisters. However,

A Tribute to the Army Medical Corps

Maj Gen Sanjeev Dogra (Retd) sanjeev662006@gmail.com In the armed forces, courage is usually seen at the point of contact: on the icy ridge, in t

40 petro products exempted from customs duty for 3 months

To alleviate the burden of soaring input costs on various industries, the government has enacted a three-month suspension of customs duties on 40

New Income Tax Act 2025 Reflects Governments Commitment to Simplify Tax System: CII

New Delhi, April 3: The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) announced on Thursday that the implementation of the new Income Tax Act 2025 demon

Pragg held by Bluebaum, Sindarov surges ahead

PAPHOS (Cyprus), April 2: Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa played out a draw with German Matthias BLuebaum while Uzbekistans Javokhir Sindarov grabbe

Left Arm Pain: A Warning Sign of Heart Disease You Shouldnt Ignore

New Delhi, April 3: Heart disease has become a leading cause of death today. This issue is not limited to the elderly; it is increasingly affecti

SVMM Hospital performs life-saving limb salvage procedure

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 2: Swami Vivekananda Medical Mission (SVMM) Charitable Hospital has conducted a critical and life-saving emerg

Trump Imposes 100% Tariffs On Foreign-Made Drugs, Reshapes Metal Duties

Large companies will have 120 days to commit to eshoring plans before the steep duty kicks in, while smaller companies have a 180-day buffer, a

Abhishek Sharma Becomes First Indian to Hit Century of Sixes in IPL 2026

Kolkata, April 3: In an exciting match of IPL 2026, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) faced off against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Thursday. Abhishek

Defence exports skyrocket to record Rs 38,424cr in 2025-26, 62.7 per cent rise over previous fiscal

India's defence exports have soared to an unprecedented Rs 38,424 crore in FY 2025-26, a remarkable 62.7% surge. This achievement underscores gro

Several minority scholarship schemes discontinued after 2021-22, Minority Affairs Mister tells Rajya Sabha

Mr. Brittas has also asked about the total scholarship amount allocated and actually given each year over the last five years, State-wise along w

Indias Mixed Trap Teams Fail to Secure Medals at ISSF World Cup

New Delhi, April 3: Indias mixed trap teams have been eliminated from the medal rounds at the ISSF World Cup Shotgun. This marks the end of the I

Any misadventure from Pak to invite unprecedented action, says Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh firmly addressed the situation with Pakistan, asserting that any further provocations would prompt a reaction that

South Korea Secures 50 Million Barrels of Alternative Oil Amid Hormuz Crisis

Seoul, April 3: South Korea has announced that it has secured approximately 50 million barrels of alternative oil supply for this month. This mov

LG hands over appointment letter to martyrs wife

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 2: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today handed over the appointment letter, under J&K Rehabilitation Assistan

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Quote of the day by Blake Lively: She offers a practical approach to handling criticism, emphasizing the importance of discerning constructive fe

Farooq calls on Govt to join global efforts to end West Asia conflict

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 2: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference president Dr Farooq Abdullah today urged the Govt of India to tak

Sat Sharma flags Jammu-Srinagar highway upgrade in Rajya Sabha

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, April 2: President of J&K BJP and Member of Parliament, Sat Sharma, raised an important issue concerning the upgra

The Significance of Good Friday and Easter Sunday for Christians

New Delhi, April 3: April is a sacred month for Christians, symbolizing the celebrations of Good Friday and Easter. During this time, Catholics e

TMCs guidelines being strictly followed in cancer treatment: Itoo

Excelsior Correspondent BJP MLA alleges scam in drugs JAMMU, Apr 2: As BJP MLA RS Pathania today alleged fraud in purchase of cancer drugs in the

Shiv Mandir Trust delegation meets LG

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, April 2: A delegation of Shiv Mandir Charitable Trust led by Shiv Partap Gupta, president of the Trust, called on

Omar Abdullah demands probe into Ganderbal encounter, after family claims slain had no militant links

I believe the claim of the family should not be dismissed out of hand. At the very least this encounter needs a transparent and time bound probe

CS directs departments to fast-track pending reforms under D-BRAP 2025

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 2: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today convened a meeting to assess the progress achieved under the District B

20 pc power supply promised to J&K in 1979 from Thein Dam yet to come

Rs 15.94 cr compensation, jobs also pending *Govt Deptts, security forces owe Rs 3747 cr electricity dues Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Apr 2: Notwithsta

N-G Health employees strike enters day 2; patients continue to suffer

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, April 2: The 72-hour strike by non-gazetted (N-G) Health and Medical College employees across Jammu and Kashmir en

Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board conferred with Jal Yodha Samman

Excelsior Correspondent KATRA, Apr 2: In recognition of its exemplary initiatives in water management and conservation, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Sh

Governor Inaugurates New Maternity Facility in Bishnupur, Manipur

Imphal, April 3: The Governor of Manipur, Ajay Kumar Bhalla, praised the strong traditions, courage, and moral leadership of the Imma community d

Astronaut Shukla lauds Artemis II launch, recalls meeting crew

Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla celebrated the Artemis II Moon mission launch, drawing parallels to his own experiences at Kennedy Space Cente

Congress delegation meets Maha Chief Electoral Officer, demandsimpartial SIR

The complaints that voters belonging to specific castes and religions were deliberately excluded, large-scale irregularities have been reported i

Hainans Duty-Free Market Sees Record Purchases in First Quarter

Beijing, April 3: The customs department in Haikou, the capital of Hainan Province in southern China, reported a remarkable surge in duty-free sh

Opposition claims timing of changes in womens quota bill meant to derive political mileage, government rejects charge

Opposition parties in the Rajya Sabha accused the government of political manoeuvring by proposing amendments to the women's reservation law, all

China to Strengthen High-Level Technological Self-Reliance, Says Foreign Ministry

Beijing, April 3: The spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry, Mao Ning, addressed journalists during a regular press conference held in th

Govt sets 20-day deadline for new excise licenses

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 2: The Finance Department of Jammu and Kashmir Government has fixed a 20-day timeline for issuance of new exci

Iran fires missiles at Israel, Gulf Arab States

DUBAI, Apr 2: Iran fired more missiles at Israel and Gulf Arab states on Thursday, demonstrating Tehrans continued ability to strike its neighbou

Cluster University of Jammu holds Academic Council meeting

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 2: The 8th meeting of the Academic Council of Cluster University of Jammu was held today under the chairmanshi

Six Strikers win Volleyball tourney

Bar Annual Sports Meet Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 2: The sixth day of the Jammu & Kashmir High Court Bar Association Jammu Annual Sports

U.P. Government committed to ensuring every eligible and needy person receives benefits of welfare schemes, says CM Adityanath

The government is committed to ensuring that every eligible and needy person receives the benefits of welfare schemesand every issue is resolved

Pak misadventure will invite decisive action: Rajnath

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, Apr 2: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said any misadventure from Indias neighbour, Pakistan, in the prevailing si

BJPs Victory in West Bengal is Certain: Ujjwal Deepak

Raipur, April 3: BJP leader Ujjwal Deepak has asserted that the people of West Bengal are determined to establish a BJP government in the upcomin

Dr Jitendra briefs RS about Space orientation programmes introduced for school students

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Apr 2: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, PMO, Personnel,

From remote trails to Podium: J&K Cop Hansraj wins Bronze

Khelo India Tribal Games Ranjit Thakur JAMMU, Apr 2: Rising from a remote village with limited access to basic amenities, a 33-year-old constable

Did Tiger Woods call Donald Trump just after Florida crash? Here's complete truth. Bodycam video, DUI arrest, Masters update explained

Did Tiger Woods call Donald Trump just after Florida crash? Bodycam footage shows Tiger Woods telling officers he spoke with Donald Trump moments

CM for time bound probe into Ganderbal encounter

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Apr 2: The encounter in Ganderbal in which a local was killed needs a transparent and time bound probe with the

MP writes to Union Education Minister

Vacancies in NIT Srinagar Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Apr 2: National Conference Member of Parliament, Mian Altaf Ahmad has written to the

Macau International Parade 2026 Celebrates Cultural Unity

Beijing, April 3: The 2026 Macau International Parade recently took place in the Macau Special Administrative Region of China. Following the them

Delhi Mayor flags off flood control, sanitation fleet

Mr. Singh said residents would notwitnessthe extent of waterlogging seen in previous years during the coming monsoon. This is the second phase of

IPL 2026: Abhishek, Travis, and Heinrich Shine as SRH Sets 226-Run Target

Kolkata, April 3: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) has set a formidable target of 227 runs for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the sixth match of the Ind

M.P. HC to begin regular hearing of Bhojshala-Kamal Maula mosque dispute case from April 6

The development comes a day after the Supreme Court refused to intervene in the matter on a petition from the Muslim side while directing the Hig

CPI-M Accused of Bogus Voting Tactics Amid Election Fears: KC Venugopal

Kannur, April 3: Congress General Secretary and MP K.C. Venugopal has accused the CPI-M of resorting to fraudulent voting tactics in light of the

Dow Jones slips, S&P 500 and Nasdaq edge higher amid oil surge and Iran war tensions why US stock market today was volatile ahead of Good Friday closure

S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq today: Wall Street experienced a volatile Thursday, with markets swinging sharply due to rising geopolitical tensions