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It is our resolve to transform TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan campaign into peoples movement: LG

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 24: On World Tuberculosis Day, the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha called upon the Gealth Department, district

Pakistan ready and honoured to facilitate talks between US, Iran: Sharif

ISLAMABAD, Mar 24 : Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday said that Islamabad was ready and honoured to facilitate meaningful and con

Rinku Singh named KKR vice-captain, franchise signals future leadership shift

KOLKATA, Mar 24: Three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders on Tuesday appointed explosive batter Rinku Singh as their vice-captain for IPL 2026,

Rana calls for collective action to push, promote forest conservation in J&K

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 24: Minister for Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana today called for collectiv

Trump dials Modi to discuss West Asia conflict; focus on Strait of Hormuz

NEW DELHI, Mar 24: India backs the swift restoration of peace in West Asia and keeping the Strait of Hormuz open for global shipping, Prime Minis

Philippine president declares national energy emergency to respond to impact of Middle East war

MANILA, Mar 24: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday declared a state of national energy emergency to respond to the impact of th

CS assesses fuel stock position across J&K

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 24: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the availability and

RSS chief asks people to keep close watch on intruders, report to authorities

Voices concern over illegal immigration MATHURA (UP), Mar 24: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Tuesday raised concerns over illegal immigration in Indi

South Korea Implements Strict Vehicle Rotation System Amid Oil Supply Concerns

Seoul, March 25: Amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East, South Korea has decided to strictly enforce a vehicle rotation system. The Ministry of

AIADMK Unveils Welfare Schemes Ahead of Tamil Nadu Elections

Chennai, March 25: Ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections scheduled for April 23, the AIADMK has made significant electoral promises. On Tues

Government Intensifies Efforts to Return 73,000 Crore in Unclaimed Funds

New Delhi, March 25: The government is ramping up efforts to return over 73,000 crore in unclaimed funds held by banks, insurance companies, and

Last Major Naxal Cadre Surrenders in Bastar Ahead of Deadline

Raipur, March 25: In a significant development just a week before the governments deadline to declare Bastar free of Naxal influence, the last ma

DyCM inaugurates projects in Nowshera

Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, Mar 24: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, today inaugurated a series of developmental projects in Nowsh

SSB Recruitment: Apply for 51 Sub-Inspector Positions by April 20

New Delhi, March 25: A golden opportunity has emerged for youth aspiring to join the Armed Border Force (SSB). The SSB has officially announced t

Maa Rupa Bhavani comes alive on stage at Abhinav Theatre

Lalit Gupta JAMMU, Mar 24: The first-ever Hindi play on the divine life of Maa Rupa Bhavani, staged at Abhinav Theatre here today, rose above the

BJP organizes Prashikshan Workshop at Poonch

Excelsior Correspondent POONCH, Mar 24: As a part of the ongoing Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Prashikshan Mahabhiyan-2026, a Prashikshan Workshop o

Pvt schools body demands autonomy with accountability

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Mar 24: The Jammu and Kashmir Unaided Private Schools Association (JKUPS) today demanded greater autonomy for p

Bhalla alleges neglect of border residents

Excelsior Correspondent SAMBA, Mar 24: Former minister and working president of the Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee, Raman Bhalla, o

The Deeper Meaning of Chaitra Navratri

Nine Nights of Transformation Niyati Chaitra Navratri is being celebrated with devotion and discipline in India. Temples adorned, homes illuminat

ASCOMS College of Nursing wins Inter-College Quiz Competition

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 24: A highly engaging and intellectually stimulating quiz competition was successfully organized by Government

Bangladesh Faces Persistent Food Inflation Crisis Amid Rising Concerns

New Delhi, March 25: Reports from Bangladeshi media and a recent World Bank study indicate that Bangladesh has remained in the red category for n

CBI probe in to Jaswinder Singhs custodial death demanded

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 25: The family members, political leaders and civil society activists today demanded an immediate CBI investig

Rinku Singh Appointed Vice-Captain of Kolkata Knight Riders for IPL 2026

Mumbai, March 25: The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), three-time champions of the Indian Premier League (IPL), have appointed Rinku Singh as their v

Disney pulls out of OpenAI deal: What does Sora's shutdown mean for the AI video future?

Disney has ended its investment deal with OpenAI. This follows OpenAI's decision to close its Sora AI video app. The studio had planned to use So

Controversy Surrounds Dhurandhar 2 as AIMIM Leader Claims Anti-Muslim Sentiment

New Delhi, March 25: The film Dhurandhar 2, starring Ranveer Singh, is performing exceptionally well at the box office. However, AIMIM leader Sha

Priyanka Gandhi Criticizes Government Over Pakistan Mediation Opportunity

New Delhi, March 25: Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi addressed journalists regarding Pakistans opportunity for mediation to ease tensi

SC: SIR in many states, but Bengal alone has so many issues with it

Bengal a case apart, P 10

Daily Token Usage in China Surpasses 1.4 Trillion

Beijing, March 25: The Director-General of the National Data Administration of China, Liu Lyehong, announced in a press conference that as of Mar

Congress gets notice to move out of Lutyens address

The Congress party is set to lose its long-standing national headquarters at 24, Akbar Road. An eviction notice has also been issued for the Indi

Golden Opportunity for Youth at ISRO: Apply by April 12

Bengaluru, March 25: The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has announced a significant recruitment drive at its UR Rao Satellite Centre (

ED Seizes 1.66 Crore in Karnataka Entertainment Fraud Case

Bengaluru, March 25: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has temporarily seized agricultural land and LIC policies worth 1.66 crore belonging to Har

Quote of the day by George Clooney: 'Failures are infinitely more instructive than successes.' Timeless lessons by American-born actor and filmmaker

Quote of the day by George Clooney highlights how failures help people learn more than success. This article explains the quote of the day meanin

Violence Erupts in Bihar: One Killed and Five Injured in Bhojpur Shooting Incident

Patna, March 25: A wave of panic swept through Bhojpur district in Bihar on Tuesday when a shooting occurred at the Piro registry office, injurin

Chinas Special Envoy Clarifies Beijings Stance on Middle East Situation

Beijing, March 25: On March 23, the China Public Diplomacy Association hosted a special conference in Beijing. The event featured a briefing by C

Farmers Are the Nations Fate Makers: CM Mohan Yadav Promises No Migration from Bundelkhand

Datia, March 25: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav recently announced significant development initiatives in Datia district, emphasizing

Tamil Nadu Assembly election 2026: DMDK allotted 10 seats, DMK likely to contest in 175 seats

DMDK allocated 10 seats in SPA; Makkal Needhi Maiam founder Kamal Haasan opted out of the poll fray but extended full support to the DMK-led SPA

Jharkhand Health Minister Appoints 76 Medical Officers, Promises Recruitment of 1250 Doctors Soon

Ranchi, March 25: On the occasion of World Tuberculosis Day, Health, Medical Education, and Family Welfare Minister Dr. Irfan Ansari presented ap

Tamil Nadu Assembly election 2026: AIADMKreleases manifesto; assures free refrigerators to women ration card-holders

The distribution of free refrigerators to women beneficiaries of thePDS, the revision of electricity tariff on common facilities in multi-storey

Tamil Nadu Assembly election 2026: Kamal Haasans Makkal Needhi Maiam decides not to contest in polls

CGTN Survey: Policy Stability and Continuity Are Key to Chinas Quality Development

Beijing, March 25: The Boao Forum for Asia, held in the early years of the 15th Five-Year Plan, is noteworthy. Amid a world filled with change an

Delhi High Court Denies Laloo Prasad Yadavs Plea to Dismiss Job Scam Case

New Delhi, March 25: The Delhi High Court has rejected a petition filed by Laloo Prasad Yadav, the leader of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), seek

RC Lens Rejects PSGs Request to Postpone Match Due to Champions League Schedule

Paris, March 25: French club RC Lens has denied Paris Saint-Germains (PSG) request to reschedule their upcoming Ligue 1 match due to Champions Le

'Pete didn't want WAR to be settled': Trump drops BOMBSHELL, reveals who pushed Middle-East conflict

Khasi-Jaintia Hills set to implement GHADCs ST-only model for elections

Governor gives assent to ADC Rule amendment to bar non-tribal candidates from contesting council polls Our Bureau SHILLONG/TURA, March 24: With h

Wang Yi Meets UK Prime Ministers National Security Advisor in Beijing

Beijing, March 25: Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and Foreign Minister, met w

Garo Hills groups meet Governor, want bar on non-tribal voters

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 24: With the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) adopting a historic amendment making Scheduled Tribe

China-Singapore Dialogue Focuses on AI Collaboration

Beijing, March 25: On March 23, a China-Singapore dialogue was held in Singapore. Organized by the Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF), the

Public protests forced MDA to amend ADC Rules: Ardent

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 24: Voice of the People Party (VPP) supremo Ardent Miller Basaiawmoit on Tuesday said sustained public protests h

Gig Worker Dies After Bike Rams Into Truck

Tarun sustained a severe head injury and died on the spot.

MTC reverses earlier decision, to continue school bus service

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 24: In a huge relief to hundreds of parents and students, the Meghalaya Transport Corporation (MTC) has decided t

Env clearance for Shillong Airport expansion soon: State govt to HC

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 24: The Meghalaya High Court was on Tuesday informed that environmental clearances for the proposed expansion of

Indian Womens Team to Compete in FIFA Series 2026: Match Schedule Revealed

New Delhi, March 25: The Indian womens football team will participate in the FIFA Series 2026 during the FIFA International Womens Match Window i

Agathas name in NPP star campaigners list stirs controversy

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 24: A controversy has erupted over the inclusion of Meghalaya State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (MS

NPP mum on Lok Sabha bypoll candidate

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 24: The ruling NPP has made it clear that it will field a candidate in the Shillong Parliamentary By-elections wh

Indias Crucial Role in the Future of the Indo-Pacific: U.S. Deputy Defense Secretary

New Delhi, March 25: U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Elbridge Colby stated on Tuesday that the United States holds India in high regar

Gates Widened, Medical Triage Centres With Beds And Doctors At Chinnaswamy Stadium To Deal With Emergency

The security arrangements attained utmost significance at the M. Chinnaswamy stadium over stampede at the stadium on June 4, 2025 when a large co

Andhra Pradeshs Jagan Thanks PM Modi for FCRA Renewal for RDT

Amaravati, March 25: Former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, expressed gratitude on Tuesday for the renewal of the Forei

Iran Says US, Israel Attacked Its Nuclear Facility Again

Iran War: Iran's atomic energy organisation accused the US and Israel on Tuesday of attacking its Bushehr nuclear power plant.

Gujarat government plans Indias third spaceport near Gir Somnath

India is set to establish its third satellite launch centre in Gujarat, with a site identified near Gir Somnath district. This move, following co

Did Iran really give Trump a 'gift' to ease the tensions? Here's what Donald Trump claimed

President Donald Trump announced Iran provided a significant energy-related gift. This development is linked to the Strait of Hormuz. Trump state

Three Get Life Term For Gang Rape In Konaseema

The accused assaulted a 21-year-old woman near Vodalarevu beach on April 25, 2021, after threatening her, and recorded the act on mobile phones.

Karnataka High Court to Hear Ranveer Singhs Petition on Kantara Mimicry Controversy on April 10

New Delhi, March 25: The Karnataka High Court is set to hear actor Ranveer Singhs petition regarding the Kantara mimicry controversy on April 10.

Powering Stability: Why Odishas Tariff Decision Signals A Deeper Shift In Power Distribution

Operational efficiency has been a key driver of this transformation

Modi Emphasizes Security and Accessibility of Hormuz Strait in Call with Trump

New Delhi, March 25: In a recent phone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump, Prime Minister Narendra Modi underscored the critical impor

Traffic Study Shapes Hyderabad Roads, Major Works To Accelerate: Sridhar Babu

The minister said a comprehensive traffic study on Hyderabad had been completed and plans were being prepared based on its findings.

Supreme Court Addresses Gender Bias Against Women Officers in Armed Forces

New Delhi, March 25: The Supreme Court has issued a significant ruling regarding gender bias faced by women officers in the Army, Navy, and Air F

ED Freezes Assets Worth 2.15 Crore of Former Assam Food Safety Officer

Guwahati, March 25: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has temporarily frozen assets worth approximately 2.15 crore belonging to Munindra Bhuyan, a

28 Teachers To Get Global Exposure

The delegation will travel to Finland, Singapore, Vietnam and Japan as part of efforts to expose teachers to global practices in school education

Akhilesh Yadavs Growing Popularity Worries BJP: Ravidas Mehrotra

Lucknow, March 25: Senior Samajwadi Party leader Ravidas Mehrotra has criticized the BJP, stating that the popularity of SP chief Akhilesh Yadav

Doctors Groups Oppose Notice To Paediatrician

The Healthcare Reforms Doctors Association (HRDA) and the Telangana Senior Resident Doctors Association (T-SRDA) said the action against Dr Sivar

At 'Jan Aakrosh Rally' CPM flags gas cylinder scarcity, price rise amid Iran-US-Israel war

Thousands gathered at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan for a CPI(M) rally, demanding the government condemn US-Israel attacks on Iran and Palestine and pro

Telugu Dance Videos Trigger Online Hate In US

Clips of Telugu dancers performing in front of monuments, historic buildings, and busy public areas have gone viral.

India Stands Strong for Humanity Amid Middle East Crisis: Kausar Jahan

New Delhi, March 25: Prime Minister Modi addressed the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday regarding Indias preparedness to tackle challenges arising from the

MNS Issues 15-Day Ultimatum to Railways Over Dadar-Ratnagiri Train Service

Mumbai, March 25: The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) has issued a stern warning to railway authorities, demanding the restoration of the Dadar-

No Petrol, Diesel Or LPG Shortage In Telangana, Say Officials

Officials attributed reports of long queues and No Stock boards at some retail outlets to panic buying triggered by rumours.

Tanvi the Great Receives Acclaim, Anupam Kher Calls Siddharth Kaks Words a Blessing

Mumbai, March 25: Renowned documentary filmmaker, television presenter, and author Siddharth Kak, best known for producing and hosting the popula

DHS gets new chief! Markwayne Mullin sworn in as Homeland Security Secretary

Woman Duped In Malkajgiri; SHE Teams Act On 223 Cases

Between February 16 and March 15, a total of 223 complaints were received, and 181 offenders were caught, including 148 adults and 33 minors.

Iran Consulate in Hyderabad opens donation channel as India support grows

Hyderabad:The Consulate General of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Hyderabad on Tuesday, March 24, expressed gratitude to the people of Hyderabad

Hyderabad Sees Fuel Shortage; Commuters Make A Dash From One Bunk To Other

Panic buying triggers fuel queues in Hyderabad; officials deny shortage.

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Appeals to Farmers to Avoid Burning Crop Residue

Gwalior, March 25: In Madhya Pradesh, the harvesting of rabi crops such as wheat, chickpeas, mustard, and lentils has commenced. Chief Minister M

Woman Delivers Baby Boy Aboard Moving Train Near Parvathipuram

The woman, travelling with her husband in coach S/8 of Train No. 16620 from Rourkela to Jolarpettai, developed severe labour pain shortly after t

AIADMK poll manifesto promises, fridges, LPG, free travel

Party General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami released the document at the party headquarters in Chennai, highlighting economic relief and socia

India Sends 1,000 Metric Tons of Rice to Support Sierra Leones Mid-Day Meal Program

New Delhi, March 25: India has dispatched 1,000 metric tons of rice to Sierra Leone to support its school mid-day meal program. This initiative u

2.2 million in Gulf, war may dent Kerala voter turnout

Thousands of Malayalees return home from the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and other Gulf states during election seasons to exercise their franchise.

iOS 26.4 update: Apple rolls out new emoji, Apple Music features and key iPhone improvements

Apple's latest iOS 26.4 update brings 13 enhancements, including 8 new emoji like an orca and trombone. Key features are Playlist Playground and

Puducherry Assembly election 2026: TVK candidates include two former BJP MLAs, a sitting legislator, an ex-cop

DMK Alliance Secures 10 Seats for DMDK Ahead of Tamil Nadu Elections

Chennai, March 25: Ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, the Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) has secured 10 seats within the Secula

LPG Shortage Hits Eateries, Forces Closures And Price Rise

Hotels cut menus, roadside vendors struggle to survive

Bicycles for girls to 3 free cylinders: Delhi CM Guptas pro-women announcements