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Macron says France could help secure Hormuz only after bombing stops

Macron stressed any mission would require discussions and de-escalation with Iran

Iran confirms security chief Larijani killed as Israel vows to target new Supreme Leader

The death of Ali Larijani represents a major blow to Iran, whose long-serving leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed less than three weeks ago

Florida man executed for killing a young mom who called 911 from his car begging for help

King's execution was the fourth this year in Florida and the seventh overall in 2026 including two executions in Texas and one in Oklahoma

President Murmu lauds Akshaya Patra Foundation for serving 5 billion meals to schoolchildren

NEW DELHI, Mar 17 : President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday attended an event at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre to commemorate the milestone

Health insurance priority for govt, to cover all by 2033: Sitharaman

NEW DELHI, Mar 17 : Health insurance is a priority for this government and it is expected that the country will have insurance for all by 2033, F

Perus Prime Minister resigns ahead of congressional confirmation vote

Denisse Miralles was appointed as Prime Minister in late February, after Interim President Jos Jer was removed from his post following corruption

Modi Govts policies ensured Indians protection, energy security: Khatana

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Mar 17: Senior BJP leader and MP Rajya Sabha (Nominated ), Gulam Ali Khatana, today lauded the proactive and d

Xis books burnt in Nepal college; China lodges protest

KATHMANDU, Mar 17 : Multiple copies of a book by Chinese President Xi Jinping were burnt at a college in Nepal, leading to the Chinese mission he

Police holds Martyrs Memorial Cricket tourney

Excelsior Sports Correspondent KISHTWAR, Mar 17: District Police Kishtwar organized a Martyrs Memorial Cricket Tournament at the Sports Stadium i

Projectile hits area near Irans Bushehr nuclear power plant

The projectile hit the vicinity of the nuclear power plant in the port city of Bushehr at around 7 p.m. local time

Israel says striking Basij militia in Tehran after leader killed

The military launched new strikes targeting more than 10 different posts across Tehran.

Admission scam busted in Jammu, consultancy booked

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 17: A major fraud involving lakhs of rupees has surfaced in Jammu, where several parents were allegedly cheate

IAP organises workshop on Pneumonia Assessment & Care

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 17: The Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP), City Branch Jammu organized the PACE Pneumonia Assessment; Care E

PK reiterates division of Kashmir into 2 UTs

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 17: Reiterating further restructuring of the region, including the division of Kashmir into two Union Territor

Wangchuk hopes for meaningful dialogue

NEW DELHI, Mar 17: In his first public remarks after being released from jail, activist Sonam Wangchuk on Tuesday said he wanted to see the devel

Plus 2 Lecturers express dismay over non-serious approach of SED

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 17: The monthly meeting of All J&K +2 Lecturers Forum was held under the chairmanship of R S Salathia, Chairma

Cross-voting: Cong initiates action against MLAs

NEW DELHI, Mar 17: Allegations of horse trading of MLAs erupted as Rajya Sabha elections saw cross-voting in Bihar, Odisha and Haryana, with the

Most JJM water schemes in Kupwara incomplete

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Mar 17: Only two out of eleven drinking water schemes taken up under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) in Kupwara co

JKSA urges EAM to facilitate return of 200 Indian students from Iran

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Mar 17: The J&K Students Association (JKSA) today urged External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to intervene ur

Postal Deptt launches premium services

NEW DELHI, Mar 17: The Department of Posts on Tuesday rolled out three premium services, with 24-hour and 48-hour delivery guarantees for urgent

Strong Economic Performance in China During Early 2026

Beijing, March 18: The National Bureau of Statistics of China released key economic figures for the first two months of 2026 on March 16. The dat

Marnus Labuschagne Appointed Captain of Hyderabad Kingsmen in PSL

New Delhi, March 18: Marnus Labuschagne has been appointed as the captain of the Hyderabad Kingsmen franchise in the Pakistan Super League (PSL).

National Farmers Fair: Agriculture is Not Just a Livelihood, But the Soul of Farmers, Says Ramkripal Yadav

Bhagalpur, March 18: The second day of the three-day National Farmers Fair and Exhibition 2026, held at Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour, wi

Outbreak of Meningitis in the UK: Two Students Dead, Minister Links Infection to Nightclub

London, March 18: A recent meningitis outbreak in the UK has resulted in the tragic deaths of two students, raising alarm among health agencies.

Raghav Chadha Criticizes Bank Charges Impacting the Poor

New Delhi, March 18: Raghav Chadha, a Member of Parliament from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), raised concerns in the Rajya Sabha regarding penalties

Sajjanar Warns Citizens Against Sextortion Scams

Posts with messages such as Are you lonely? Why wait any longer Install this app.

Maharashtra Government Focused on Public Welfare, Claims Eknath Shinde

New Delhi, March 18: Eknath Shinde, the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, addressed the states political landscape and the functioning of the

Israel Vows To Neutralise Iran's New Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei

Israel's military on Tuesday vowed to hunt down and eutralise Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei, after saying it had killed the Islamic

Exciting Job Opportunities at IIT Delhi: Apply for Non-Teaching Positions by April 8

New Delhi, March 18: A fantastic opportunity has emerged for those aspiring to work at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi. The instit

After revocation of suspension, Congress MPs insist protest was for Opposition rights, question Speaker

Congress MPs, whose suspension was revoked, asserted their dignified protest aimed at securing the right for LoP Rahul Gandhi and other oppositio

Hyderabad Youth Courage Page Restricted In India

Hyderabad Youth Courage (HYC) and followed by over eight million users,

Minister Ashish Sood Unveils Bharat Yuva Connect Initiative to Empower Youth

New Delhi, March 18: Minister Ashish Sood of the Delhi government provided insights on the Bharat Yuva Connect initiative on Tuesday. During a pr

Achieved Martyrdom: Iran Confirms Death Of Security Chief Larijani

Iran's Supreme National Security Council on Tuesday confirmed the death of its chief Ali Larijani, after Israel said it had killed him in an air

Coconut Water: Natures Hydration Elixir for Summer

New Delhi, March 18: As summer approaches, temperatures are rising across the country. It is crucial to keep the body hydrated and cool during th

Sonam Wangchuk Advocates for Meaningful Dialogue After Release from Detention

New Delhi, March 18: Activist Sonam Wangchuk from Ladakh stated on Tuesday that the governments willingness to engage in creative and meaningful

PIB Debunks Fake BSNL KYC Suspension Claims

New Delhi, March 18: A message claiming that Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has suspended its KYC (Know Your Customer) process under the dir

Akshaya Patra Celebrates 25 Years of Service, Crosses Historic 5 Billion Meals Milestone

President Murmu underscored the significance of a nourished and educated society in realizing our national resolve to build Viksit Bharat by the

Claude down, when will AI chatbot be back up, and how to fix API error 500 message? Claude outage affected regions, service status updates

Claude down, when will AI chatbot be back up, and how to fix API error 500 message remains a top search as users report outages. Thousands faced

NDC Officials Meet CM Bhupendra Patel, Eager to Learn About Gujarats Development Journey

Gandhinagar, March 18: On Tuesday, a delegation of members participating in the National Defence College (NDC) study program from New Delhi met w

Hyderabad Scientist Dr. Venkatesh Devanur Elected President of World Neem Organisation

The organisation aims to boost neem cultivation

Erased two names on the punch card, many more to follow: Netanyahu

Netanyahu claimed to have eliminated Iranian leader Ali Larijani, the Secretary of the countrys Supreme National Security Council and Basij force

Controversy Surrounds Sarke Chunar Teri: Dr. Yoganand Giri Calls for Action Against Bollywood

Mirzapur, March 18: The controversy surrounding the song Sarke Chunar Teri from the film KD: The Devil continues to escalate. Religious and socia

BJPdiluting rural job scheme: Chhattisgarh Congress stages protest

Nitish Kumars Rajya Sabha Move Sparks Discontent Among Bihars Public, Says Anand Mohan

Patna, March 18: Former MP Anand Mohan has expressed dissatisfaction over Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumars decision to join the Rajya Sabha. In

Russia is joining U.S.-Iran war? Moscow is sharing satellite imagery, drone technology with Tehran, claims report

Donald Trumps indignant response to allies refusal to get involved in the war underscored that the conflict now in its third week and causing re

Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma Meets Central Ministers in New Delhi to Discuss State Development

New Delhi, March 18: Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma met with several central ministers and senior BJP leaders on Tuesday in New Delhi.

Ensuring good nutrition for a child is an investment for Viksit Bharat: President Murmu

Controversy Erupts Over Iftar Party on Ganges in Varanasi

Mumbai, March 18: S.T. Hasan, a leader of the Samajwadi Party, has criticized a video showing Muslim youths hosting an Iftar party on a boat in t

Is Israeli PM new video with US envoy AI generated? Benjamin Netanyahu death rumors explained

Is Israeli PM new video with US envoy Mike Huckabee AI generated? question trends as videos show him alive. Social media claims AI use, finger gl

Kerala High Court Denies Relief to Former MLA Antony Raju, Election Bid in Jeopardy

Kochi, March 18: Former MLA Antony Raju has received a significant setback ahead of the assembly elections. The Kerala High Court rejected his pl

Centre and State government have failed to manage LPG shortage: NCP-SP leader Jayant Patil

LPG shortage has created a panic situation in Maharashtra with people queuing outside the distribution centres

BJP Lawmakers Storm Telangana Assembly with Farmer Grievances, Demand Crop Insurance and Loan Waivers

Led by party MLAs A Maheshwar Reddy, Palvai Harish, and Payal Shankar, the saffron brigade gathered at the Martyrs Memorial in Gun Park before ma

Indias West Asia reset more sinned against than sinning

India needs balance, sensitivity and agility to leverage emerging opportunities in West Asia

NHRC Issues Notice Over Controversial Song Sarke Chunar Featuring Sanjay Dutt and Nora Fatehi

New Delhi, March 18: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has raised serious concerns regarding the new song Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke featu

Overzealous probe as fatal to prosecution as tardy ones: SC

Nothing at all: On Sonam Wangchuks release, Ladakh

The Centre must negotiate in good faith with Ladakhi leadership

Biryani Yummy When Cooked on Firewood

Some hotels removed soups, Chicken 65, roti from menu

Political Shifts in Tamluk: A Historical Overview of the Constituency

Kolkata, March 18: Tamluk Lok Sabha constituency is one of the significant seats among the 42 parliamentary areas in West Bengal, located in the

Nitish Kumar kicks off fourth phase of Samriddhi Yatra in Bihar

On the first day, he visited Bhagalpur and Banka where he inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of 641 projects worth 1151 crore.

National Development Council Delegation Reviews Amaravatis Progress with AP CS

The CS stressed apart from constructing the capital, the focus is on balanced regional development.

Governement withdraws Jan Vishwas bill from Lok Sabha to amend certain provisions

Congress Celebrates Rajya Sabha Victory in Haryana, Accuses BJP of Horse Trading

New Delhi, March 18: Congress leaders expressed their joy over the partys victory in the Rajya Sabha elections in Haryana, calling it a triumph f

Tamil Nadu: Rs 23.28 Crore Cash And Goods Seized

The demand for exempting the covering of statues and images of past leaders was raised at the all-party meeting held in Chennai after the announc

The Legacy of Siddheshwari Devi: The Thumri Queen of Varanasi

Varanasi, March 18: The narrow lanes of Kashi, known as the city of Shiva, have resonated with the fragrance of music for centuries. Born on Augu

Truck Collides with Under-construction FOB at Mehdipatnam

The bridge is an HMDA project aimed at improving pedestrian safety in Mehdipatnam.

After Centres assurance on LPG supply, Bombay HC disposes of PIL

The petitioners had sought a direction to increase the supply of domestic LPG cylinders to meet the requirements of local consumers

Neymar left out of Brazil squad for World Cup warm-ups

Brazil are set to play France on March 26 in Boston and Croatia on March 31 in Orlando ahead of the tournament in the United States, Mexico and C

AP Power Utilities Well-Prepared To Meet Future Power Demand

APCPDCL chairman and managing director P. Pulla Reddy said the in-house publication will provide engineers and professionals a platform to stay u

India Announces Visa Relief Measures for Foreign Nationals Stranded Due to Conflict

New Delhi, March 18: The ongoing conflict in West Asia has left many foreign nationals unable to depart from India, as their flights have been ca

Uproar in Haryana Assembly after Congress secures wafer thin win in Rajya Sabha polls

Congress MLAs raised slogans of vote chor, gaddi chhod and stormed the well of the House

Chaitra Navaratri: Time for New Beginnings & a Spiritual Reset

Chaitra Navaratri symbolizes renewal, growth and fresh beginnings. In many ways, the festival is a time to pause, reflect and realign life with p

Beeda Mastan Raises Food Safety Issues in Rajya Sabha

Mastan Rao urged the centre to scale up training infrastructure, particularly in states like Andhra Pradesh, to boost employment in solar, wind a

Congress Legislators Behavior Deemed Unbelievable and Unfortunate by Shakeel Ahmed Khan

Patna, March 18: Shakeel Ahmed Khan, a senior Congress leader, has described the failure of three Congress legislators to vote in the Rajya Sabha

Inherited an IRA? Get it out within a decade or lose it

New inherited IRA rules have changed how people take money after someone dies. The old stretch option is mostly gone, and many heirs must finish

'Very foolish mistake': Trump slams NATOs inaction as allies reject Hormuz escort mission in Iran

AP to Install Smart LED Street Lighting Across ULBs to Cut Costs and Emissions

EESL is executing the project at a competitive rate of 175 per light per month, inclusive of GST.

Belagavi: 495 Fake Rs 500 Notes Seized, Four Held

Police said they seized 495 counterfeit Rs 500 notes from the accused.

Prison outbreak: On the health crisis in Indias prisons

Indias overcrowded jails pose a serious health risk to inmates

PM speaks to UAE president, slams Iran hits

RDSS Helps Families of 17 Farmers Who Committed Suicide with Rs.50,000 Each

RDSS secretary Gadi Srinu said despite their losses, none of the families have received ex-gratia under GO 43. Further, several of the widows are

Shotage Of Commercial LPG Cylinder Hardly Had Any Impact On Cooking Foods At Zoos In Karnataka

While Bannerghatta Biological Park is coping with a slight shortage in supply of commercial LPG cylinders, Atal Bihari Vajpayee Zoological Park n

NHRC Issues Notice Over Controversial Song from Upcoming Film KD: The Devil

New Delhi, March 18: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken serious note of a recently released song from the upcoming film KD: Th

Why the affiliation system is outdated

The university affiliation system is now riddled with systemic inefficiencies, archaic academic rigidity, and administrative challenges that impe

Telangana HC Stays Single Judge Order On Differently-Abled Quota In DSC-2017 Teacher Recruitment

Controversy arose over changes in the allocation of vacancies earmarked for candidates during the recruitment process for Secondary Grade Teacher

Almanac Writers Dismiss El Nino Effect, Project Varied Forecasts

Several almanac writers, however, have dismissed the El Nino warnings while projecting their varied forecasts.

U.S.- Iran war: Strait of Hormuz puzzle for Donald Trump remains unsolved. Why is Strait of Hormuz Difficult to secure?

Strait of Hormuz is a difficult stretch of water to defend. Iran's conventional navy has largely been destroyed but the Islamic Revolutionary Gua

Golden Opportunity for Banking Jobs: Apply Before April 20

Guwahati, March 18: A promising opportunity has emerged for youth aspiring to build a career in the banking sector. Assam Cooperative Apex Bank L

Probe Ordered Into Dubeys VIP Entry At Closed Bhimashankar

Dubey has come under scanner for granting of special entry and VIP darshan to him even while the Jyotirlinga temple remained closed to the genera

Remove posts linking mantri's daughter to Epstein in 24 hours: HC

Madhya Pradesh Government Approves Name Change for Animal Husbandry Department

Bhopal, March 18: The cabinet of Madhya Pradesh, led by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, has approved a name change for the Animal Husbandry Departmen