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Trump says talks with Cuba ongoing, action possible after Iran

The comments come as tensions between Washington and Havana remain elevated

Oscars 2026: Ryan Cooglers Sinners and Paul Thomas Andersons One Battle After Another bag Screenplay honours

Sinners took home Best Original Screenplay while One Battle After Another won the award for Best Adapted Screenplay

Pope Leo decries 'atrocious violence' in Iran war, urges ceasefire

As the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran enters its third week, the first U.S. Pope warned that violence would not bring the justice, stability and peace

National Vaccination Day 2026: Building a Healthier India

Public health experts note that maintaining high vaccination coverage is essential to prevent outbreaks of preventable diseases

Morning Digest: LPG bookings decline as Indian crude tanker sails out of UAEs Fujairah safely; Jaishankar hails talks with Iran, and more

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

Four from same family killed after Israeli forces open fire on car in West Bank

Ramallah: Four Palestinians, including two children, were killed early Sunday when Israeli special forces opened fire on a vehicle in the town of

Trump administration to announce coalition to escort ships through Strait of Hormuz: Report

America's Trump administration is set to reveal a new coalition this week. Several nations have agreed to join forces. Their mission will be to e

Trump says NATO faces very bad future if allies don't help open Hormuz

Fire breaks out in vicinity of Dubai International Airport after drone attack

Oscars 2026: KPop Demon Hunters wins award for Best Animated Feature

The film triumphed over Zootopia 2, Little Amelie or the Character of Rain, Arco and Elio to win the Oscar

Impact of Gulf war: Input costs make electronics, cars & more goods expensive

Automakers are considering 2-3% increase in prices, while consumer electronics and appliances may become 5-6% costlier, reflecting their heavy us

Karnataka CM Attends Rishab Rikhiram Sharmas Concert in Bengaluru

The tour highlights the therapeutic and meditative power of Indian classical music, combining sound, mindfulness and emotional connection for aud

West Asia crisis: Jaishankar speaks to Saudi, UAE foreign ministers

NEW DELHI, Mar 15 : Against the backdrop of spiralling hostilities between Iran and the US, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke to his c

South Africa bowls out New Zealand for 91, wins 1st T20 by 7 wickets

MOUNT MAUNGANUI (NZ), Mar 15: A South Africa team with four players on debut rolled World Cup finalist New Zealand for 91 in 14.3 overs and went

Asian nations pay a price for a war they never started

Brij Bhardwaj newsagency12@gmail.com Countries in Asia in particular and the rest of the world in general are facing a crisis following the outbr

Oscars 2026: Red carpet sees pop of colors as stars arrive

For Hollywoods biggest night, celebrities pay as much attention to their speeches as to their red-carpet attire

Agriculture at the Heart of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Jagdish Chander Raina rainajagdishchander@gmail.com As the world advances towards the 2030 deadline for achieving the Sustainable Development Goa

US officials predict quick end to Iran war, while Tehran says it can outlast foes

Single phase polling in Assam, Kerala, TN, Puducherry; 2 phases in WB

EC announces schedule, counting on May 4 NEW DELHI, Mar 15: Assembly elections in Assam, Kerala and Puducherry will be held on a single day on Ap

LG inspects Leh market, old town; calls for improving civic infra

Excelsior Correspondent LEH, Mar 15: Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh Vinai Kumar Saxena conducted an inspection visit to the main market area of Le

Gill, Mandhana win top BCCI awards

NEW DELHI, Mar 15: Prolific batters Shubman Gill and Smriti Mandhana were named the Best International Cricketers (Mens and Womens) at the BCCI N

Gulveer Singh breaks national half marathon record in New York

NEW DELHI, Mar 15: Star Indian distance runner Gulveer Singh added another milestone to his career by finishing third at the globally renowned Ne

Dr Karan Singh inaugurates exhibition of art & photographs at Kala Kendra

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 15: Former Union Minister Dr Karan Singh inaugurated an exhibition of art and photographs highlighting the mem

Supplementary voter lists in WB to be issued as doubtful voters cases are adjudicated: CEC

NEW DELHI, Mar 15: Supplementary voter lists in West Bengal will be issued as judicial officers adjudicate cases of doubtful voters flagged in th

LG vows for justice to terror victims

47 appointment letters handed over to NoK *Land, homes of terror-hit families to be returned Fayaz Bukhari SRINAGAR, Mar 15: Lieutenant Governor

After Art 370 abrogation, good progress taking place in J&K: Athawale

Centre against all forms of violence Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 15: Union Minister Ramdas Athawale appealed to Naxalites on Sunday to shu

Advisor to CM, NC MLAs call on LG

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Mar 15: Nasir Aslam Wani, Advisor to the Chief Minister, UT of Jammu Kashmir called on Lieutenant Governor Mano

EC asks federal probe agencies, security forces to check black money, drugs

NEW DELHI, Mar 15 : The Election Commission (EC) has directed central investigative and security agencies to mount a special vigil and take proac

Light rain, thunderstorms bring relief in parts of north India from recent heat

NEW DELHI, Mar 15: Parts of northern India, especially the plain regions, received light rain accompanied by thunder in the past 24 hours, bringi

CPT, CAT, QRF, Surveillance, Intl, Threat Analysis Unit part of VIP security

Some teams operate nearby, ready to react *Multi-layered defence system in place Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Mar 15: Close Protection Team (CPT), Advan

Israeli strikes killed 12 in Gaza, including 2 children and a pregnant woman

Israel says it has responded to violations of the ceasefire or targeted wanted militants. But about half of those killed have been women and chil

Flyers rush to book tickets as fares rise

Bypolls for 8 assembly seats on April 9 & 23

GH-o stilrang gaakanganichi banga manderangan nengnikanirangko mana

Nengnikaniko manenggipa manderangna dakchakaniko onna CM kurachaka TURA: Robibar pringwalchipak, Garo Hills-ni adita biaprango stilrang jimbee ga

Mula Ram inaugurates Kabir Bhawan at Bari Brahmana

Excelsior Correspondent SAMBA, Mar 15: A magnificent Kabir Bhawan dedicated to the revered saint and spiritual philosopher Kabir was inaugurated

Entrance test for admissions to Shri Narsingh Dev Sanskrit Gurukul held at Ghagwal

Excelsior Correspondent SAMBA, Mar 15: An entrance examination for admission to Shri Narsingh Dev Sanskrit Gurukul at Ghagwal was conducted today

Darakhshan visits Eidgah to review preparations for Eid

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 15: The Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board Chairperson, Dr Darakhshan Andrabi visited the Eidgah at Residency Road i

Mobile internet-ko watpilchina Tura MDC didia

SHILLONG: Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) election-o Tribal onggijagipa manderangni bak rapaaniko jegale batanggimin sal somoirang

Its great to see Indian crickets potential being realised on field: Dravid

NEW DELHI, Mar 15: Former India captain and head coach Rahul Dravid on Sunday said the countrys rich cricketing potential is now translating into

We need to recognise we have problem with Security Council: UN SG Guterres

UNITED NATIONS, Mar 15: In a sharp critique, UN chief Antonio Guterres said there is a need to recognise we have a problem with the Security Coun

Indias last Asian Cup qualifier against Hong Kong to be held in Koch on Mar 31

NEW DELHI, Mar 15: Indian mens football teams final match of the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifiers against Hong Kong will be held in Koc

GHADC election-na skang nengnikanirangko namatchengna nanga: UDP

SHILLONG: Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) election-o Tribal onggijagipa manderangni bak rapaaniko jegale batanggimin somoirango so

NHAI increases annual pass fee by Rs 75 to Rs 3,075 effective April 1

NEW DELHI, Mar 15: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) on Sunday said it has increased the rate of its annual pass by Rs 75 to Rs 3,0

Nepals interim PM Karki says never expected Oli would lose polls; has faith in Balen

KATHMANDU, Mar 15: Outgoing interim government head Sushila Karki on Sunday said she never expected four-time prime minister K P Sharma Oli would

GH-ni akawe jolo songdonggipa gipin jatrang Bdesh-nisa ine BJP-ni agananiko jegala

TURA: West Garo Hills ajani akawe jolrango songdongenggipa Non-Tribal ba Tribal onggijagipa manderang bangbatan Bangladesh-oni katnape songdong a

Oscars 2026 LIVE: Winners, updates and full results from the 98th Academy Awards

Follow our live coverage of the 2026 Oscars as frontrunners 'One Battle After Another' and 'Sinners' headline a tightly contested race, with winn

Jaintia people never identified themselves as Khasis

Editor In recent days, I have come across in this news daily, the topic about the Jaintia people. For a long time, many Jaintia intellectuals and

For Left, Kerala is the red fort that must not fall

Season of polls

The bugle has been sounded for assembly polls in five states Assam, West Bengal, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and Kerala. The fate of incumbent govern

Prospect of Commercialisation of Sadhiar

By H H Mohrmen Last year around this time the Society for Urban and Rural Empowerment (SURE), Jaitia Hills, had the opportunity to host students

Why India doesnt condemn the US aggression on Iran

By H. Srikanth The developments in the Middle East started haunting India after Narendra Modis two-day visit to Israel, wherein the PM addressed

Inclusion of 'doubtful electors' in rolls will be on judges' orders: CEC

Cong banks on Kerala to end its long season of electoral upsets

Kerala Assembly polls 2026: With five wins on the trot, Congress pins hopes on Paravur, CPI hopeful of wresting seat

The CPI, which won the seat in the maiden contest in 1957, emerged victorious the last time in 1996. Since then, it has been V.D. Satheesan all t

April polls will test if BJP can win over 'unfriendly' territory

U.K. military bases given to U.S. to reduce impact of war on millions of Indians in Gulf, says U.K. Deputy High Commissioner

U.K. Foreign Secretary has been in touch to express the countrys solidarity with partners in the region, including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain

LPG situation under control, do not panic: CM

The CM also appealed to citizens not to pay attention to rumours and to continue their daily routines as usual

Didi's sops not a violation of poll code: EC

Bengal poll limited to 2 phases to thwart intimidation: Officials

Two more Haryana govt officials held in bank fraud case

3 major govt hosps in E Delhi to be merged

Didi races poll clock on DA sop, payouts for priests, muezzins

Rs 500 bribery case brought to closure after 36 years

'Sinners' And 'One Battle After Another' Poised For An All-Warner Bros. Showdown At Academy Awards

New this year is a best casting category

LPG panic booking eases, online orders up after crash

Medvedev hands Alcaraz his first loss of the year, heads to Indian Wells final against Sinner

Daniil Medvedev handed top-seeded Carlos Alcaraz his first loss of the year and advanced to the final at Indian Wells with a 6-3, 7-6 (3) victory

Oscars 2026: Is any Indian film nominated this year? Check details

The 2026 Oscars are hours away, with Sinners leading nominations in a wide-open best-picture race. Hosted by Conan O'Brien, the ceremony addresse

Jewellery worth Rs 2 crore missing after Travancore palace heist

Food Safety Squad Raids Medchal Water Packaging Unit

No qualified technician was present at the facility.

By expanding crude sourcing, India ready to handle disruptions

Two Held For Motorcycle Thefts In Kurnool; Seven Vehicles Seized

The arrests followed complaints from two victims who reported the theft of their parked motorcycles near the Market Yard and a shop in the city.

Light showers in parts of Delhi bring respite from dry spell

Govt. to merge three hospitals to manage resources better

Oscars 2026 Live Streaming in India: Check date, time and where to watch Academy Awards

2026 Oscars Live Telecast in India: The 98th Academy Awards, or Oscars, are approaching on March 16, 2026. The event will be broadcast on ABC and

Kejriwal, Sisodia move SC seeking change of judge in excise policy case

Right-wing groups hold stir over death of youth in Uttam Nagar

Protesters seek CBI probe at event where divisive slogans were raised; have not received any complaint over inflammatory speeches, say police

AAP hits out at Centre over LPG shortage; BJP accuses Oppn. of misleading public

CM Naidu To Attend APs Iftar Today, Address Gathering

The venue of the Iftar is A-Plus Convention Centre.

In a first, India to map its manuscript heritage from today

Kidney Screening Flags Rising Risks In Hyderabad

Data revealed that 24.01 per cent of participants had hypertension

Govt may review bilaterals as international airfares defy gravity

Hollywood Awaits: Final Oscars 2026 Predictions Reveal Who Could Take The Gold

Hollywood Awaits: Final Oscars 2026 Predictions Reveal Who Could Take The Gold

UAE port attacked but Indian tanker sails off safely

EC removes West Bengal Chief Secretary Chakraborty, Home Secretary Meena after announcing poll dates

The Election Commission of India has removed West Bengal's Chief Secretary Nandini Chakraborty and Home Secretary Jagdeesh Prasad Meena. New offi

Telangana Launching New UG, PG Courses

A key highlight is the earn while you learn provision, enabling students to participate in projects, internships and apprenticeships while earnin

LG Manoj Sinha hands over jobs to kin of terror victims; vows justice for every affected family

J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday handed over appointment letters to 27 next of kin of terror victims at Lok Bhavan in Srinagar, reaf

In Haryana too, Cong cries foul, BJP junks claim

LAB, KDA to continue March 16 protest despite revocation of Sonam Wangchuk's NSA detention

Even after the Union Government revoked the detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk under the National Security Act, Ladakh's Leh Apex Body

Air India, AI Express to operate 48 flights connecting West Asia from today

The two airlines will have their scheduled operations to Jeddah and Muscat, including a total of 10 flights between Indian cities and Jeddah, a r

Heritage Walk Highlights Grandeur Of Gooty Fort Utsav

Artists dressed in historical and cultural costumes depicting the significance of Gooty Fort greeted the participants and added colour to the ral