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CJI calls on High Court collegiums to consider female lawyers of Supreme Court for judgeship

The CJI requested the High Court collegiums to widen the zone of their consideration and include women advocates from their states who are practi

U.S. designates Afghanistan as a sponsor of wrongful detention, accuses it of hostage diplomacy

Iran was given an identical designation, one day before the U.S. and Israel launched strikes against the Islamic Republic

AI shaping future of work; KaarTech secures $11M in Series B

A senior product manager on the AI Agents Platform at Microsoft Teams, with three patents to her name, Sukhmani Lamba is part of the new wave sha

Investors Lose 8.58 Lakh Crore in Stock Market Meltdown

Sectors like healthcare and IT suffered lesser damage in the market fall.

Trump threatens to crowd out Republicans' midterm message

At a pivotal policy retreat, House Republicans found themselves navigating a complex landscape. With President Trump insisting on harsh voting re

White House war promo videos marry action movies, sports and video games to real-life combat footage

The Trump administration is using popular culture clips to promote its war with Iran. Videos mix movie scenes, video games, and sports with real

Why is oil price down by 7% now, and will Brent crude futures go below $91.71 or rise again soon? Oil price fall, analysts insights and market outlook explained. Here's what should investors do now

Why is oil price down by 7% now, and will Brent crude futures go below $91.71 or rise again soon? Oil markets dropped after U.S. President Donald

Morning Brief Podcast: Banned But Booming: How The Money Gaming Crackdown Created

US to hit Iran '20 times harder' if it stopped oil flow in Strait of Hormuz, says Trump

President Donald Trump issued a stern warning to Iran, stating that any disruption to oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz would result in a sig

Nalgonda: Lorry Rams Into Private Bus, Driver, Cleaner Dead

More details of those killed in the road accident are yet to come know.

Israel-Iran war LIVE: Trump says U.S. to hit Iran much harder if it stopped oil flow in Strait of Hormuz

Donald Trump said that the war against Iran may be short-lived despite the country's selection of a new hard-line supreme leader to oversee the f

Trump says Iran war could be over soon, reveals big Strait of Hormuz plan

Over 250 athletes to compete at World Para Athletics GP

New Delhi, March 9: India will once again take centre stage in global para sport as the second edition of the World Para Athletics Grand Prix beg

Khamenei killing: Mehbooba Mufti, NC MPs from J&K visit Iran Embassy in Delhi to express condolences

We pray that Iran emerges as victorious in its fight against evil, as it stands alone. It seems all those whose names surfaced in the Epstein fil

PM must take responsibility for foreign policy failure and resign: J&K Congress chief

Congress workers held street protests in parts of J&K against the proposed India-U.S. trade deal and alleged it was bound to affect local economi

Morning Digest: Oil prices drop below $90 as Trump says Israel-Iran war to end soon; Sharad Pawar among 27 elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha, and more

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Tom Cruise onstage during the Saturn Awards at Hilton Los Angeles in Universal City

Tom Cruise onstage during the Saturn Awards at Hilton Los Angeles in Universal City, on Sunday. (PTI)

Political comedy harder under Trump: Apatow

Hollywood filmmaker Judd Apatow has said that political comedy is becoming increasingly difficult, particularly due to the ridiculous nature of D

When Mojtaba Khamenei, As A Child, Saw Shah's Police Thrash His Father

Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei was born in 1969 in Mashhad. His childhood years went by during the period of the Islamic Revolution.

Mideast war: Trump says war against Iran is 'very complete'

President Donald Trump declared the war against Iran very complete, stating the U.S. is significantly ahead of his initial four to five-week time

Canada Says It Will Let TikTok Continue Operations In Country

The Canadian government said on Monday that it will let TikTok continue to operate in Canada and allow an investment by the tech platform to proc

Israel-Iran war: Trump says war will end 'very soon'; U.S. saving some most important targets for later

The U.S. President played down the scale of the conflict, which has not been approved by the U.S. Congress, repeatedly calling it an excursion ra

J&K Bank committed to women empowerment: MD Amitava Chatterjee

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 9: Managing Director and CEO of Jammu and Kashmir Bank, Amitava Chatterjee, today reiterated the Banks commitm

First ever printed edition of Don Quixote in Kashmiri hits stands

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 9: Nityanand Shastri Kashmir Research Institute (NSKRI), New Delhi, released the book Don Quixote a Spanish No

Karra, Bhalla lead Cong protest in Jammu, seeking resignation of Modi

Many party leaders detained in Kashmir * Cong demands roll back on US-India trade deal Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU/ SRINAGAR, Mar 9: A massive

J&Ks 67 Year Ranji Odyssey: From Drought to Glory

Brig Anil Gupta anil5457@gmail.com This article outlines the remarkable transformation of cricket in Jammu & Kashmir in the last five years culmi

Governor (designate) Kavinder Gupta arrives in Shimla, receives warm reception

Excelsior Correspondent SHIMLA, Mar 9: Governor (designate) Kavinder Gupta and his wife Bindu Gupta were accorded a warm and enthusiastic recepti

MLAs call on CM, raise constituency issues

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 9: Several Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) today called on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and discuss

Sakeena reviews performance, functioning of JKMSCL

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 9: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo today emphasized on s

Centre confirms 98% projects completed in Jammu under Smart City with Rs 489 cr

Sat Sharma raises issue in RS Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Mar 9: The Minister of State in the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Tokha

Who are Alexander brothers, and what is their net worth? Alexander brothers trial explained

Who are Alexander brothers, and what is their net worth? Oren, Tal and Alon Alexander were convicted on sex trafficking and rape conspiracy charg

Government moots central body to curb green nod delay

Opposition likely to move notice for CEC removal

The joint opposition is preparing to move a notice for the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in Rajya Sabha soon after the Lok

Why your gut microbiome, heart are closer than you think

The gut microbiome plays an important role in many aspects of health, from digestion and immune function to metabolic balance and neurological pr

Investment in J&K hydro plan gets NHPC nod

A good death has a price- not everyone in palliative care can afford it

You would hope for your dying days to be full of calm and care. But our research with people who are dying shows this is far from the reality for

Left politicians raise Rahuls CJP comments at opposition meet

Birla motion can be taken up after Gulf debate: Congress

Nancy Guthrie disappearance case big bombshell update: Former FBI agent questions ransom notes, investigators review DNA, suspect video and internet disruption clues

Nancy Guthrie disappearance case big bombshell update reveals new questions about ransom notes, suspect footage, DNA evidence and internet disrup

Rajasthan Assembly passes Bill to scrap two-child norm for panchayat elections

The Rajasthan Panchayati Raj (Amendment) Bill, 2026, was passed in the House after an acrimonious debate, in which the Opposition Congress MLAs q

Rupee at all-time low of 92.21 vs USD

Mumbai, March 9: The rupee crashed to its all-time closing low of 92.21 against the US dollar on Monday, losing 39 paise during the session, as g

Sensex and Nifty sink nearly 2 pc

Mumbai, March 9: Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty nosedived nearly 2 per cent on Monday as soaring crude oil prices and weak global tren

Indias T20 Hat-trick

Indias emphatic triumph in the 2026 ICC Mens T20 World Cup is a defining moment in the evolution of modern Indian cricket. By clinching their thi

Ladakhs Aamir shines in California State Ice Hockey Cship

Excelsior Sports Correspondent LEH, Mar 9: In a proud moment for Ladakh, young ice hockey player Aamir Ali Nordakh, son of Mohd Abass Nordakh, ha

JKCAs Chitra, Bismah, Ananaya earn North Zone spots

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 9: The Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) achieved another milestone as three of its women cr

Omar hosts dinner to honour J&Ks Ranji Trophy Champions

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 9: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today hosted a dinner in honour of the Jammu & Kashmir Ranji Trophy cha

GHADC election-na sipai dolrangko watdapatna sorkari tik kaa

GHADC election-ko radona miksongani dongkuja SHILLONG: Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) election-na nomination file kaani skanggipa

Handball trials from Mar 11

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 9: The Amateur Handball Association of Jammu and Kashmir will conduct two-day selection trials on March

Draft Panchayat electoral rolls to be published on Mar 23, final on May 10

SEC reviews preparations at high-level meet * Purchase of ballot boxes, printing of material discussed Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Mar 9: The State Ele

Electricity generation in J&K witnesses declining trend over last 5 years

Huge renewable potential in Ladakh largely untapped *Solar & small hydro contribution still limited Mohinder Verma JAMMU, Mar 9: Electricity gene

SGH-o Our Magnificent Vision 2032: Meghalaya program-ko ongata

BAGHMARA: Meghalaya Democratic Alliance (MDA) sorkarini bilsichet gapaniko maniani bak gita Our Magnificent Vision 2032: Meghalaya program-ko Som

Iran names Khameneis son to succeed him, signalling no letup in war as oil prices surge

DUBAI, Mar 9: Iran named the hard-line Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his late father as supreme leader on Monday, signalling no letup in

Tourist arrivals in Ladakh drop sharply in 2025, Kargil worst hit

*Govt lists relief measures Govind Sharma JAMMU, Mar 9: Tourist arrivals in Ladakh witnessed a sharp decline in 2025, particularly in Kargil, whe

Barbados to Ahmedabad: Indias era of unparalleled dominance

NEW DELHI, Mar 9: If Barbados was about breaking a curse, Ahmedabad was about building a kingdom. Simply put, Indias current stranglehold on the

PM SHRI HSS Aghar Jitto holds science exhibition

Excelsior Correspondent REASI, Mar 9: PM SHRI Higher Secondary School Aghar Jitto organised a Science Exhibition at the school premises to promot

Snails pace of work on Ravi bridge at Lakhanpur causes traffic hazards on NH

Sahar Khad bridge to be ready by April Avtar Bhat KATHUA, Mar 9: The slow pace of work on the construction of second bridge on river Ravi at Lakh

Sisodia accuses Modi Govt of pursuing false cases against oppn leaders

KATRA/JAMMU, Mar 9: Former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Monday accused the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Government of contin

Defence Secretary releases new security manual

NEW DELHI, Mar 9: Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh on Monday released a new comprehensive document outlining security guidelines to address t

Farooq calls for withdrawal of FIRs against youth

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Mar 9: National Conference president Dr Farooq Abdullah today urged the Union Home Minister to take a compassio

LS fails to take up resolution of Birlas removal as Speaker

NEW DELHI, Mar 9: The Lok Sabha on Monday could not take up a resolution seeking the removal of Speaker Om Birla amid repeated adjournments, as o

Cop among others booked for assault, attempt to outrage modesty of woman

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 9: Police have registered a case after a woman alleged that a group of people forcefully entered her house in

Opposition set to move motion for removing CEC

NEW DELHI, Mar 9: In a first, opposition parties are set to bring a notice to move a motion seeking removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanes

Care economy, telemedicine key to future health jobs: PM Modi

Women's Asian Cup: Indias Blue Tigresses clash with Taiwan in must-win game

India are currently bottom of the group at fourth place with zero points from two matches after having lost against Vietnam (1-2) and Japan (0-11

When Simplicity is Lost in the Cacophony

Editor, There is a peculiar talent some writers possess: the ability to take a simple subject and inflate it into a grand philosophical crisis. T

Give to Gain: IWD Slogan

This year International Womens Day was a quiet affair, falling as it did on a Sunday. Most institutions observed it a day earlier on March 7 and

TRUMP LIVE | 'Iran war going to be ended very soon': POTUS makes big announcement on Op Epic Fury

What is Uber's new women-only feature in US, and why is it being challenged in court? Here's eligibility and rules

What is Uber's new women-only feature in US, and why is it being challenged in court? Uber launched a feature that allows women riders and driver

Always with Women: Lakadongs Prosperity in Shangpung Pohshnong

By Anna Notsu From culinary scenes to medicinal healing, turmeric has long been a beloved everyday product across India. Its colour, flavour and

Govt wants to avoid talks on Gulf crisis, says Rahul

Despite Make-in-India focus, India remains 2nd largest arms buyer in world: SIPRI report

Is US Israel Iran war going to end soon, and will President Donald Trump not target Iran's new Supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei? Here's Trump's plan for Strait of Hormuz

Is US Israel Iran war going to end soon, and will President Donald Trump not target Iran's new Supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei? Trump says the co

At least seven labourers killed in wall collapse in Gurugram; rescue operations under way

The incident occurred during work on a sewage treatment plant at a society

Op Epic Fury is just short term excursion: Trump rests his case on Iran war| What it means? |LIVE

Nowhere Near: Trump Says US Not Planning To Send Troops To Iran

US President Donald Trump on Monday told the New York Post in a telephonic interview that the United States is not planning to send troops into I

DOJ actively DELETING Epstein files while we're at war with Iran': Min blasts GOP at Walz hearing

CBI coerced key witness in Dera chief case: HC

Americans are not stupid: Sara Jacobs grills Pentagon Advisor over Trumps case for war with Iran

Maharashtra Halts New Auto-Rickshaw Permits Amid Traffic, Pollution Concerns

The transport department will now prepare a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) on the issue, which will be sent to the state cabinet for approval

AIIMS, Isro ink space medicine pact

Woman, Son Found Dead In Pond

Police suspect that the woman died by suicide along with her son after leaving her house on Sunday.

Stressful, toxic people in your life may make you age faster, say researchers

All-Women Crew Train Flagged Off

The train was flagged off by divisional railway manager Lalit Bohra at Visakhapatnam Railway Station.

Prime Minister to launch projects worth 10,800 crore at Kochi event

Modi to lay foundation stone for a polypropylene unit at Kochi Refinery; He will also inaugurate 23 rural roads constructed under Pradhan Mantri

Australia Grants Asylum To 5 Iran Women's Football Team Members: Minister

Australia has granted asylum to five members of the Iranian women's football team who were visiting the country for a tournament, Australia's Hom

Why are US stock market indexes down today, and Dow Jones, Nasdaq and S&P 500 in red now? Wall Street crash, biggest gainers and losers, analysts insights, market outlook

Why are US stock market indexes down today, and Dow Jones, Nasdaq and S&P 500 in red now? Wall Street moved lower as crude oil prices climbed and

West Asia conflict: Nearly 1,000 Indians return from Doha in last three days

Qatar Airways is planning three flights to Delhi, Mumbai and Kochi for March 10

Closing Womens Workforce Gap Could Drive Economic Growth: Study

Titled The Missing Half: Women and Indias Growth Challenge, the report draws on global evidence, deep analysis of Indian data, and a proprietary

Trump Calls Iran War Very Complete, Threatens To Take Over Hormuz Strait

President Donald Trump said Monday in an interview with CBS that the war with Iran was very complete and that the United States was far ahead of

4 Injured As Drunk Driver Rams Bikes

Locals thrashed Kishore before handing him over to police