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Kerala Govt to Accord Reception to Sanju Samson on Monday

Samson, who hails from the coastal town of Vizhinjam, played a crucial role in India's triumph in the tournament with a string of impressive batt

Quote of the Day by Marie Curie, only Person to win Nobel Prizes in both Physics and Chemistry: The older one gets, the more one feels

As people age, they often realize the profound value of the present moment, a realization Marie Curie captured by comparing it to a state of grac

'Pandit' option row in Sub Inspector exam: UP Police Recruitment Board orders probe

The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment Board is investigating a controversial question in a sub-inspector exam that offered Pandit as an option for

Strait of Hormuz watch: How Navy warships are protecting India-bound ships amid rising gulf tensions

Indian Navy ships are actively monitoring India-bound cargo vessels in the Gulf. Operation Sankalp ensures safe passage for merchant ships throug

Woman Attempts Suicide After Stabbing Two Children in Yadadri-Bhongir

On noticing the incident, family members rushed Neelima to a hospital in Bhongir, where her condition is said to be serious

SP backs Oppn move to remove CEC Gyanesh Kumar, says Akhilesh

Mumbai: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has said his party supports the demand to remove Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, al

LPG Price Today (March 15): Has the cost of cooking gas changed? Check the latest cylinder rates in your city

LPG Price March 15: Domestic LPG prices saw a significant Rs 60 jump to Rs 913.00 in New Delhi. Commercial LPG distribution has resumed for indus

'Nobody does it like Chicago', river dyed green to celebrate St. Patrick's Day

Is New Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei Disfigured In Strikes? What Iran Said

Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi on Saturday said that there was o problem with the Islamic Republic's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamene

Domestic LPG supply unaffected in Maharashtra, says minister

Mumbai: Maharashtras Minister of State for Home, Yogesh Kadam, clarified on Saturday, March 14, that domestic consumers need not worry about any

Cocaine seized during raid at ex-BRS MLA Pilot Rohith Reddys Moinabad farmhouse

Hyderabad: Telangana Polices EAGLE (Elite Action Group for Drug Law Enforcement) force conducted a late-night raid at the farmhouse of former BRS

Jay Shah's Blunt Reminder To Pak, Bangladesh Over Boycott Drama In T20 WC

ICC chairman Jay Shah sent a blunt reminder to Pakistan and Bangladesh over their pre-T20 World Cup boycott drama.

Video: Hyderabads Charminar market flooded with Eid shoppers

Hyderabad: Ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr, the markets in the Old City of Hyderabad, particularly the famous Charminar market, are witnessing a surge in sh

Delhi-NCR Wake Up To Light Rain, Thunderstorms, More Showers Likely

Bringing relief from high temperatures uncharacteristic of early March, rain and winds brought relief to the citizens of Delhi and surrounding re

16-Year-Old Dowman Runs Entire Length Of Field To Score Incredible Solo Goal

Max Dowman became the Premier League's youngest scorer at 16 years, 73 days, netting a stoppage-time goal for Arsenal in a 2-0 win over Everton.

Medvedev Upsets Alcaraz, Sets Up Indian Wells Final vs Sinner

Sinner made quick work of Zverev, beating him in 1 hour, 23 minutes. Sinner notched six aces against the fourth-seeded Zverev

Israel Iran War Day 16 News Updates: Trump threatens more strikes on Kharg Island as Strait of Hormuz tensions rise. No sign of ceasefire

Israel Iran Conflict Day 16 Latest Updates: The Iran-US-Israel war escalates on its 16th day with escalating threats and missile strikes. Preside

The environment, another casualty of war in the Mideast

Turbulence in the Middle East extends beyond its immediate impact on human lives; it poses a grave threat to the environment. The rampant consump

Three killed after bike collides with TGSRTC bus in Medak district

Hyderabad: Three people lost their lives in a tragic road accident on the national highway at Rampur in Kolcharam mandal of Medak district on Sun

Fact check: Are 40 out of 100 children malnourished in Gujarat?

Data indicates that the statement is true and that several of the worst affected districts are tribal ones, pointing to a higher burden of malnut

From Pagers To Walkie-Talkies: Russians Seek Offline Ways To Communicate Amid Internet Blackout

These old school communication and navigation methods are being used as workarounds for widespread, prolonged mobile internet blackouts across th

TN: Over 20 students injured as goods train hits college bus near Karur

Karur: Over 20 students of a private engineering college were injured after the bus they were travelling in was hit by a goods train in Karur on

US Military Identifies 6 Soldiers Killed in Iraq Plane Crash

The crash remains under investigation, Pentagon officials said

US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Explosions In Manama, Baghdad Base Attacked As War Enters Day 16

The war in the Middle East broke out when the US and Israel attacked Iran on February 28

Column: Exploring the history and evolution of escalators

Escalators are one of those places where adults might wish to indulge their inner child and move in the opposite direction, if only society didnt

Why Little & Co is betting that longevity beats disruption in Indias legal market

Little & Co., India's oldest law firm, is strategically balancing its 165-year legacy with modern market demands. The firm is modernizing systems

Driver shot dead on Highway 2 near Leduc, Alberta; RCMP seek witnesses as investigation continues

Alberta shooting: A fatal shooting occurred on Highway 2 in Alberta on March 14, 2026. A white or grey pickup truck reportedly pulled alongside a

BJP indulging in horse-trading to win Rajya Sabha election; former CM Naveen Patnaik

All political parties are conducting mock-poll training for their MLAs to ensure that their votes are not rejected

IRGC targets US al-Kharj air base in 51st wave of retaliatory strikes; warns of attacks on American-linked industrial sites

Iran's IRGC launched Operation True Promise 4, striking US military bases in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan with missiles and dro

Assam polls: Congress names 23 more candidates, keeps 15 seats for allies

New Delhi: The Congress on Saturday, March 14, released its second list of 23 candidates for the upcoming Assam assembly elections, with the part

UK's Starmer may send thousands of drones to the Middle East

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is reportedly considering deploying thousands of UK-manufactured Octopus interceptor drones to the Middle Eas

Tehran claims US attacked from UAE

Dubai, March 14: Iran issued an evacuation warning for three major ports in the United Arab Emirates on Saturday, including the busiest in the Mi

Venezuela opposition leader denounces 'selective' amnesty

The amnesty law was passed by interim leader Delcy Rodriguez under pressure from Washington after U.S. forces captured former leader Nicolas Madu

Teachers must lead edn transformation: Rymbui

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 14: Teachers hold the key to transforming Meghalayas education system and shaping the future of the state, Educat

Iran Says Hormuz Will Remain Closed

Rezaee also claimed that Iran has emerged triumphant politically, militarily and economically during the confrontation

Budget cut wont affect Education dept: Rymbui

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 14: Education Minister Lahkmen Rymbui has asserted that the reduction in budget allocation for the Education depa

Draft Shillong Cantt Building Bye-Laws under MoD review

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 14: The Ministry of Defence is reviewing the Draft Shillong Cantonment Building Bye-Laws, 2025, which proposes si

Netanyahu Fine, Claims Of His Death Are Fake News, Says His Office: Report

At the 0:35 mark, when Netanyahu raises his hands, extra flesh is seen next to the little finger, which many social media users claimed was the s

Mobile food-processing unit launched to support farmers

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 14: Governor Chandrashekhar H Vijayashankar on Friday launched a Mobile Food Processing Unit (MPU) at Lok Bhavan

WGH DC orders closure of unauthorised brick kilns

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 14: West Garo Hills Deputy Commissioner Vibhor Aggarwal on Saturday ordered the immediate closure of all unauthor

116 EJH villages now child marriage-free

From Our Correspondent KHLIEHRIAT, March 14: A total of 116 villages across East Jaintia Hills have been officially declared Child Marriage-Free

Trump calls on allies to secure Strait of Hormuz as Gulf attacks intensify

The war between Iran on one side and the United States and Israel on the other entered its 16th day on Sunday, March 15, with intensified missile

Five conferred with Handicraft Artisans of the Year award

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 14: The Department of Commerce & Industries on Friday felicitated five craftspeople as the Handicraft Artisans of

American flag raised at US Embassy in Venezuela for 1st time since 2019

Caracas: The US flag was raised Saturday, March 14, over its embassy in Venezuela for the first time since 2019, a move that highlighted the rece

Lebanon open to 'peace talks' with Israel but demands ceasefire first

Lebanon is open to direct peace talks with Israel, but insists on a ceasefire first, according to Al Jazeera. This comes as Israel threatens a ma

Telangana: Rs 1,000 penalty for giving false info during Census 2027

Hyderabad: The first phase of Census 2027 operations in Telangana will commence on May 11 with house-listing activities, and residents who provid

City college event marks Intl Pi Day

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 14: The Mathematical Society of Meghalaya (MSM), in collaboration with the Mathematics Department of Shillong Col

Iran Ready for Ceasefire Talks but Terms Not Good Enough: Trump

Trump also said he is working with several countries to secure the Strait of Hormuz

'Dubai is safe': UAE pushes to contain fallout from Iran onslaught

Dubai is actively working to restore its image as a secure destination following Iran's missile and drone attacks. Authorities are promoting a me

North Korea launches 10 missiles toward Sea of Japan; Indo-Pacific Command says 'US aware of it'

India well-placed to deal with any situation on crude oil, fuel amid West Asia supply shock: Piyush Goyal

Acknowledging that while the country is facing stress on the rupee, Mr. Goyal said there is no reason for anyone to panic as rupee is expected to

Increase pay for Crche workers: Telangana min Seethakka to Centre

Hyderabad: Telangana State Minister for Women and Child Welfare, Seethakka, has urged the central government to increase the honorarium paid to c

What women founders need; Weekly funding roundup

Women founders in India are offered endless advice and networking opportunities but they struggle to secure the actual investment needed to scale

Outback Queensland town of Longreach braces for 6.7-metre flood peak as rising waters trigger warnings and sandbagging efforts

Longreach is bracing for significant flooding. River levels are predicted to reach a peak of 6.7 metres, mirroring the 2000 flood. Residents are

Iran state media cites ex-IRGC official Mohsen Rezaee, says Strait of Hormuz 'will remain closed'

Former IRGC commander Mohsen Rezaee stated Iran will keep the Strait of Hormuz closed and ban US warships from the Persian Gulf. He blamed US pre

US identifies six service members killed in plane crash over Iraq

Six American airmen have died in a plane crash over Iraq. The airmen were on a KC-135 aerial refueling tanker. The aircraft was supporting U.S. a

For Trump, a promised economic boom collides with the costs of war

President Trump's decision to initiate conflict in Iran has significantly impacted the U.S. economy. Rising energy prices are pinching American f

AI fakes about Iran-US war swirl on X despite policy crackdown

Elon Musk's X is struggling to control AI-generated war videos. Lifelike deepfakes showing captured soldiers and destroyed cities are circulating

Iran-Israel war LIVE: Trump threatens more strikes on Iran's Kharg Island, pushes allies on Strait of Hormuz

Formula One races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia have been cancelled as the West Asia war engulfs the region

US, China economic chiefs meet in Paris to clear path to Trump-Xi summit

U.S. and Chinese economic officials are meeting in Paris to address trade issues ahead of President Trump's Beijing visit. Discussions will focus

Delhi wakes up to rain and thunderstorms as IMD issues yellow alert; Check latest heatwave & rainfall forecast

Delhi Weather: Delhi experienced early Sunday rainfall with thunderstorms and gusty winds, prompting a yellow alert from the IMD. This weather ac

Dowman Makes History as Arsenal Strike Late, Man City Held by West Ham

Arsenal struggled to break down obdurate Everton until the teenage substitute turned the game in the final moments

Trump Says Other Countries 'Must Take Care' of Hormuz

Global oil prices have surged by 40 percent as Iran has choked off the vital sea passage and attacked Gulf energy facilities since US-Israeli str

Iran warns UAE ports of attack as US-Israel war enters third week

While no direct strike followed the warning, debris from an intercepted Iranian drone sparked a fire at Fujairah port

Morning Digest: Govt bars PNG users from retaining or refilling LPG connections; Trump says other countries must take care of Hormuz, and more

Here is a select list of stories to start the day.

Trump calls for allies to help secure Strait of Hormuz as Iran vows to step up retaliation

Iran threatened regional escalation in response to U.S. airstrikes, while President Trump urged allies to deploy warships to secure the Strait of

LIVE: Iran Claims US Attacked it from UAE as War Enters Third Week

Tehran said the U.S. had used ports, docks and hideouts in the UAE to launch strikes on Kharg Island, home to the main terminal handling Iran's o

Scoring a half century

Looking back at life on reaching the 50 mark

US may hit Iran's Kharg Island again: Trump

President Trump indicated that the U.S. might conduct further strikes on Iran's Kharg Island oil export hub. He stated that while Iran seems open

'Leave now': US embassy in Baghdad attacked; Security alert urges citizens not to come to embassy or Erbil consulate

The US embassy in Baghdad faced an attack on Saturday. This incident followed strikes that killed three members of a powerful Iran-backed group.

From go-karting to pizza-making: India Inc turns to curated activities for deeper employee bonding

Indian companies are embracing new ways for employees to connect. Activities like horse riding and pizza making are replacing traditional large o

Three asylum seekers choose to leave Australia, return to Iran: report

The Iranian team was in Australia for the Womens Asian Cup when the war between Iran, Israel and the Unites States began

Madhu Malhotra, who acted in 'Hero', 'Satte Pe Satta', dies

U.S. says can provide 'reliable' energy supply to Asia-Pacific

The conflict has virtually halted traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, a key transit point for oil and gas the vast majority of which is destined fo

Katra sees surge in pilgrims amid problems Restore Train Traffic, Give wide publicity

Nishikant Khajuria nishikant.khajuria@gmail.com As holy Navratras approach, local stakeholders in Katra the base camp of Mata Vaishno Devi Shrin

Israel presses strikes as Lebanon says 26 paramedics killed since war began

Israel's military said it had struck approximately 110 Hezbollah command centres since the regional conflict broke out

TMC opposes SIR to shield infiltrators; countdown begins for Mamata govts exit in Bengal: Modi

KOLKATA, Mar 14 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the ruling TMC, accusing it of opposing the SIR of electora

Digital Banking in India Growth, Data and the Challenges of Fraud

Ashok K Razdan akrazdan6@gmail.com Digital banking has emerged as one of the most transformative developments in Indias financial landscape. With

Sambas Forgotten Craft Returns to Global Spotlight A Heritage Printer by Hand

Mahi Charak mahicharak06@gmail.com For centuries, the quiet town of Samba in Jammu and Kashmir has carried forward a unique textile tradition kno

Gagan Jain elected as president BSSIA

Excelsior Correspondent BARI BRAHMANA, Mar 14: Gagan Jain was elected as the president, Birpur Small Scale Industries Association (BSSIA), for wh

CM inaugurates Almond Blossom Festival-2026 at Badamwari

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Mar 14: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today inaugurated the Almond Blossom Festival-2026 at Badamwari (Almond Al

Trump urges world powers to secure Iran shipping lane

Having earlier vowed that the U.S. Navy would very soon start escorting tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, Trump appeared to call for reinforc

BJP slams NC Govt for blatantly biased allocation of medical posts

Jammus rights being repeatedly snatched Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 14: Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders and party MLAs strongl

Todays youth caught between Peers and Parents

Dr Anoop Singh dranoop8998@gmail.com On one side stand friends, trends, and the desperate need to belong. On the other, the weight of a familys d

WHO chief Tedros says 12 dead in strike on primary healthcare center in Lebanon

Israel has launched an extensive bombing campaign against the powerful Lebanese armed group Hezbollah, which has killed more than 770 people and

What idleness has to say

Comforting at first, costly in the long run

Al and school students

Access is easier for students from private elite schools than those from government schools

The hidden cost of a paperless life

Convenience is wonderful, but a little inconvenience is what makes life feel real

A case for emotional fluency

The ability to speak honestly without rehearsal feels harder to cultivate

LPG woes: 2 power subsidy for TN eateries