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Iran-Israel war highlights: Israel strikes Tehran as Trump says U.S. negotiating to end war

Iran's Revolutionary Guards said it had launched a new wave of attacks against locations in Israel including Tel Aviv and Kiryat Shmona, as well

VP highlights relevance of Integral Humanism in contemporary India

BENGALURU, March 25: Vice President CP Radhakrishnan on Wednesday emphasised the enduring relevance of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyayas philosophy of

Markets gain as oil slides on West Asia news

MUMBAI, March 25: Indian stock markets rallied for a second consecutive day on Wednesday, driven by a drop in crude oil prices and hopes of de-es

Advisor to CM reviews functioning of Royal Springs Golf Course

Excelsior Sports Correspondent SRINAGAR, Mar 25: Advisor to the Chief Minister, Nasir Aslam Wani today visited the Royal Springs Golf Course at C

The Algorithmic Ravana and the Inner Ram A Roadmap for Todays Youth

Kumar Rohit write2kumarrohit@outlook.com As the first light of Ram Navami touches the snow-clad peaks of Jammu and Kashmir and sweeps across the

'It's not must': SC nixes plea against Vande Mataram circular

Raza Academy president Muhammed Sayed Noori has challenged the Centre's order for schools to begin the day with the national song 'Vande Mataram'

Iran rejects 15-point US ceasefire plan, announces counterproposal

DUBAI, March 25: Iran on Wednesday dismissed an American plan to pause the war in the Middle East and launched more attacks on Israel and Gulf Ar

Amid oppn protest, FCRA amendment bill tabled in Lok Sabha

The government introduced the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, in Lok Sabha, facing opposition from Congress and TMC who v

Pentagon calls cybersecurity & digital networks a war weapon

Washington, March 25: The Pentagon declared cybersecurity and digital networks as central to modern warfare, telling lawmakers that its digital b

Iran turns back Pak-bound ship from Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN, March 25: Irans Naval Commander Alireza Tangsiri has informed that a merchant vessel, SELEN, bound for Karachi with food was turned back

Iran agreed not to have nuclear weapon: Trump

War against Iran has been won, asserts US President WASHINGTON, March 25: US President Donald Trump said Iran agreed never to have a nuclear weap

PG admission row: Petitioner contacts CJI kin amid SC heat

Supreme Court Chief Justice Surya Kant revealed a petitioner contacted his brother, allegedly to influence recusal from a case involving a brothe

Need for construction of bunkers in era of modern warfare

P K Raina In the rapidly changing landscape of modern warfare, the safety and security of civilians have become a matter of increasing concern. W

Hungary to cut natural gas supplies to Ukraine

Budapest, March 25: Hungary will gradually cut off gas supplies to Ukraine until Russian oil deliveries resume through the Druzhba pipeline, Prim

Pak leans on Sunni groups to curb Shia mobilisation

New Delhi, March 25: For Pakistans Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir, countering the pro-Iran Shia mobilisation in the country is increasingly

Quote of the Day by Desiderius Erasmus: 'The most disadvantageous peace is'Inspiring quotes by the Renaissance Humanist

Quote of the Day: Desiderius Erasmus, a Northern Renaissance scholar, advocated for reason and humanity during tumultuous times. His quote, The m

Bdesh PM calls March 25, 1971, genocide a pre-planned massacre

Dhaka, March 25: Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has termed the genocide of March 25, 1971 as a pre-planned massacre and appealed to bui

India tightens digital security with strict rules

India has bolstered its digital security by mandating stricter compliance for telecom equipment, CCTV systems, and data protection. This move add

Maharashtra Panel Seeks 5-Day Jail For Youth Over Fake News Against NCP MLA

Ankush Gawande, an Akola-based youth, had been asked to remain present before the House on Wednesday to tender an apology in connection with the

Railways fines IRCTC Rs 10L for poor food quality

The Railway Board has fined IRCTC and its catering contractor for poor food quality on a Vande Bharat train. A passenger's complaint led to a Rs

Rajnath chairs key meeting of parliamentary consultative committee for defence ministry on BRO

NEW DELHI, Mar 25: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday chaired a meeting of a parliamentary consultative committee for the ministry on Bo

Mission SKILL to reshape J&Ks skilling landscape, propel economic empowerment: DyCM

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 25: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary spearheaded a crucial stakeholders workshop, Mission SKILL Trans

Through cooperation, dialogue, we can forge strong development model for J&K: LG

Entire industrial ecosystem changing Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 25: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday directed the stakeholder

LG, CM greet people on Ram Navami

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 25: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has extended his heartiest greetings to the people on the auspicious occas

Culture ministry, YouTube sign MoU to empower Indian folk artists to leverage digital platforms

NEW DELHI, Mar 25 : The culture ministry and YouTube on Wednesday signed an MoU under which the firm will equip Indian folk artists with essentia

CS reviews progress of Tawi Artificial Lake, Riverfront Development Projects

*Pushes for time-bound overhaul of RRs Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 25: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today chaired a comprehensive review m

Dr Jitendra updates LS about Indias accelerated Rare Earth initiatives for global competitiveness

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Mar 25: India has intensified efforts to accelerate Rare Earth initiatives for global competitiveness and scal

Govt sets up expert panels, task force to revolutionize cancer care, screening

Focus on strengthening existing infra, early detection, promoting HPV vaccine Bivek Mathur JAMMU, Mar 25: In a landmark move aimed at revolutioni

Haryana CM holds discussions with Russian Ambassador to strengthen bilateral engagement

CHANDIGARH, Mar 25: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday met Russias Ambassador to India, Denis Alipov, and highlighted the stat

Soon, biometric check for land compensation

Financial burden no excuse to deny fair dues for land buys: SC

The Supreme Court ruled that financial burden cannot deny fair compensation for land acquisition, upholding the principle that fiscal implication

Martyrs Memorial Badminton tourney from Apr 14

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 25: High Toss Sports Club, Talab Tillo, is set to organize a cash prize Martyrs Memorial Badminton Tour

District Rajouri Taekwondo Cship from today

Excelsior Sports Correspondent RAJOURI, Mar 25: The Taekwondo Association of District Rajouri is set to organise the District Rajouri Taekwondo C

SDH students shine at Dance Ka Junoon Session 2

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Mar 25: Street Dance Hub (SDH), a leading dance institute from Udhampur, delivered an impressive performance at

Crescent Public School celebrates 22nd Foundation Day

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 25: Crescent Public School celebrated its 22nd Foundation Day with great enthusiasm under the theme A J

NILM Jammu conducts Inter-Zone painting competition

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 25: The National Incredible Literacy Mission (NILM) Jammu successfully organized Phase-II of the Inter-Zone Le

CMH College of Legal Studies organises programme

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 25: CMH College of Legal Studies, Jammu, in collaboration with the National Institute of Social Defence (NISD)

Nation has to come together to deal with West Asia crisis challenges: Goyal

NEW DELHI, Mar 25: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday said the nation has to come together to deal with the challenges eman

Comm Secy meets Deputy USTR Joseph Barloon; discusses WTO issues, bilateral trade

NEW DELHI, Mar 25: Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal on Wednesday held a meeting with Deputy US Trade Representative Joseph Barloon, and discusse

Ahmadis in Paks Punjab barred from performing religious rites on Eid

LAHORE, Mar 25: Police in several districts of Pakistans Punjab province barred the Ahmadi minority community from performing their religious rit

Have PNG access but not switched? Govt will stop LPG refills

Households with access to piped natural gas but still using LPG cylinders will face a supply cut in three months. This government move aims to re

Global boost: IITs make mark in QS top 50 rankings by subject

Indian Institutes of Technology are solidifying their global standing in engineering, with multiple disciplines ranking in the world's top 50. Ma

16 Killed, Many Missing As Bus Falls Into River In Bangladesh

At least 16 people have died and several others remain missing after a bus plunged into a river in Bangladesh while attempting to get onto a tran

With Rs 1,800cr outlay, immigration scheme extended for 5 years

The Union cabinet has approved the continuation of the immigration and visa tracking scheme for five more years until March 2031 with a Rs 1,800

Lockdown 2 fears rise: Global emergency guidelines released amid fuel crisis due to Iran war

The International Energy Agency has issued emergency energy saving guidelines. These recommendations aim to reduce fuel consumption amid fears of

'Prince Andrew met Esptine before he died': Jeffrey's Attorney Darren Indyke makes SHOCKING claims

Petrol stations put up 'no stock' boards as pumps run dry

The Transgender Persons Amendment Bill is a flawed fix

The Bill only deepens the conflation of gender identities and ignores core crises

What is Discord Awaiting Endpoint error and how to resolve it? Discord outage affected regions, services, users and company statement

What is Discord Awaiting Endpoint error and how to resolve it? This issue surfaced during a Discord outage that impacted thousands of users world

Democracy, dissent and the national image debate

Democratic strength lies in engaging dissent without equating it to disloyalty to the nation

Man Gets 10 Yrs RI In Murder Case

The accused Aravind Singh, 22, a resident of Kalvary Temple Road in Miyapur and a native of Balrampur in Chhattisgarh

CM exhorts state to explore opportunities in film sector

Maiden Shillong Intl Film Festival has 18 curated films from NE, Bhutan and Vietnam By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 25: Chief Minister Conrad K S

We Do Not Intend To Negotiate: Iran Rules Out Talks With US

Iran state television Press TV cited an unidentified official as saying Tehran had esponded negatively to the plan and that the war would only e

Residents defy Assam polls, await re-transfer of Block-I

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 25: Peeved with the prolonged inaction over the Meghalaya-Assam border issue, residents in the disputed areas hav

Lack of civic amenities irks residents as urbanisation takes toll on constituency

Discord down: Users report major outageHere's when the services will be up

Discord is experiencing a major outage impacting voice chat services, with thousands of users reporting connection issues. The company believes i

Infosys to acquire U.S. firms Optimum Healthcare IT for $465 million, Stratus for $95 million

Aahar falls silent after 3,858 days of continued service

LPG crunch amid West Asia War hits Shillongs most vulnerable By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 25: For the first time in years, the hearth at Aahar

Cummins joins SRH training, but doesnt overtly exert himself

SRH is preparing for the IPL 2026 opener against defending champion Royal Challengers Bengaluru here on Saturday

ODI WC crown gave us confidence and self-belief to win titles anywhere in the world: Harmanpreet

Harmanpreet said it was a emotional moment for her to see a stand being dedicated to her at the Omaxe Stadium in Dwarka

Esterhuizen steers South Africa to T20 series win over New Zealand

New Zealand chose to bowl first and despite Benjamin Sears and Josh Clarkson dropping catches early on, South Africa were struggling at 76-2 in t

Clan alleges land encroachment in Tura; seeks halt to development

From Our Correspondent TURA, March 25: The Bolwarigisim Clan of Bolwarigre Aking has alleged illegal land encroachment and unauthorised developme

Ksou VC To Challenge State Governament Order To Freeze Varsity's Bank Accounts

The KSOU Vice-Chancellor attributed the action of the State Government to freeze its bank accounts a repercussion over conference hosted at its c

Unfair rejection charges in police recruitment surface

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 25: Family members of candidates who faced rejection during the recent police recruitment by the Central Recruitm

HBO Harry Potter series release date, where to watch, episode count: When will new show air? Here's trailer, first look, cast updates, Voldemort casting status, production timeline and expanded storylines

HBO Harry Potter series release date is set for Christmas 2026 with eight episodes based on the first book. The show expands storylines, reveals

Evidence-based bat protection in focus

State of Indias Bats 2024-25 report released By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 25: The Shillong-based North Eastern Regional Centre (NERC) of the Z

Agatha out of NPPs star campaigners list

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 25: Following a controversy over the inclusion of Meghalaya State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (MSCP

12 WJH villages declared TB-free

From Our Correspondent JOWAI, March 25: The District Tuberculosis Office, West Jaintia Hills, observed World Tuberculosis Day on Wednesday by dec

Impact Player rule to stay at least until 2027: IPL authorities to captains

Introduced in 2023, the Impact Player rule allows teams to make a substitution at any stage during the match

Juvenile Involved In Robbery/Snatching Cases Apprehended In Bengaluru

The police arrested the juvenile on March 23 after they received a complaint from a couple over their bag snatched by an unknown person on a two-

Disgusted With Abhishek, Guy Walks Around Doing Reels: India Opener Blasted

Though Abhishek Sharma slammed a fiery 21-ball 52 in the final of the T20 World Cup 2026, former India player Yograj Singh is not happy with the

AIADMK Forges Ahead In Poll Preparedness

By establishing itself as the leader of the NDA in Tamil Nadu through the announcement on Wednesday, the AIADMK did not completely accede all the

London High Court rejects Nirav Modis reopen petition against extradition

The matter was strongly argued by the Crown Prosecution Service advocate, ably assisted by a dedicated CBI team, including investigating officers

Madhya Pradeshs Free Health Camp Recognized by India Book of Records, Says Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia

Shivpuri, March 26: Central Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia announced on Wednesday that a week-long free health camp held in Shivpuri district, Mad

TMC Files Complaint Against BJPs Shuvendu Adhikari Over Alleged Election Code Violation

Kolkata, March 26: The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has lodged a complaint with the Chief Election Officer against BJP candidate Shuvendu Adhikari an

Jury Finds Instagram And YouTube Liable In A Landmark Social Media Addiction Trial

The California jury's decision Wednesday in a first-of-its-kind lawsuit could influence the outcome of thousands of similar lawsuits accusing soc

Tension in Assam's Kokrajhar over beef claim; 7 held for vandalism

The incident occurred at No. 3 Nayasara village under the Salakati police outpost. According to the police, trouble started after locals alleged

NCB focuses on identifying top 10 drug syndicates in J&K

More than 4,300 drone sightings and close to 970 cases of incursions have been reported in the past five years along Indias international borders

Adm must evolve to be citizen-Centric: LG

Asks J&K industrialists to invest in new skills to enhance productivity Jammu Tawi, Mar 25:Describing administration as the backbone of any natio

Addl 300 MW power anticipated for J&K

Jammu Tawi, Mar 25:Jammu and Kashmir is likely to require additional 300 Megawatts (MWs) of power during the peak hours over the coming three yea

NorthPark Center evacuated: What sparked the major police response in North Dallas?

NorthPark Center was evacuated Wednesday afternoon due to a potential security issue, with multiple sources indicating a possible bomb threat pro

Rain, snow likely in J&K from March 26

Srinagar, Mar 25:The Meteorological Centre Srinagar on Wednesday predicted fresh spells of rain and snowfall across Jammu and Kashmir from March

India Kicks Off SAFF U-20 Championship Against Pakistan in High-Stakes Match

Mal, March 26: Indias U-20 mens football team is set to begin its SAFF U-20 Championship campaign with a thrilling match against Pakistan at the

Reservation Bill likely to be taken up in upcoming Assembly session

Srinagar, Mar 25:The much-hyped bill on reservation rationalization introduced by Dr Bashir Ahmad Shah Veeri is likely to be taken up in the fort

4,491 kg of narcotics seized in J&K in 2025

New Delhi, Mar 25:The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Wednesday said that 4,491 kilograms of narcotic substances were seized in Jammu and Kashm

Major Book Piracy Racket Busted in New Delhi; One Arrested

New Delhi, March 26: The Crime Branch of Delhi Polices Inter-State Cell (ISC) has successfully dismantled a significant book piracy racket, leadi

States told to reserve 20 pc jobs for Agniveers

HAMIRPUR (HP), Mar 25: Union Home Minister Amit Shah has written to all states to reserve 20 per cent jobs for Agniveers for their rehabilitation

'Will now take place in Beijing': Leavitt CONFIRMS TrumpXi meet on May 1415 after postponement

Who will survive AI job cuts? Palantir CEO Alex Carp points to autistic, neurodivergent talent

Skills to survive AI-driven job market: AI is changing jobs. Palantir CEO Alex Karp believes people with vocational skills or those who are neuro

7,47,395 ration card deleted in J&K under clean-up drive

New Delhi, Mar 25:The Government of India (GoI) on Wednesday said that Jammu & Kashmir has witnessed large-scale deletion of ration cards since 2