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PM Modi to Inaugurate Museum and Development Projects During Gujarat Visit

New Delhi, March 31: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be in Gujarat on Tuesday. He will inaugurate the Samrat Samprati Museum located at the Kob

New Zealand Announces Squad for White-Ball Series Against Bangladesh with Key Player Returns

New Delhi, March 31: The New Zealand cricket team has announced its squad for the upcoming white-ball series against Bangladesh, which includes b

Statues come alive as poll season warms up in U.P.

Multiple incidents involving statues of historical figures spark protestsand political mobilisation among caste groups in western Uttar Pradesh a

Walk-in Interview for Senior Resident Positions at PMMMH

New Delhi, March 31: A significant opportunity has emerged for those aspiring to work in the medical field. The Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya Hospit

Indian Navy Receives Three Indigenous Warships in a Historic Day

New Delhi, March 31: The Indian Navy is continuously enhancing its strength in the blue waters by incorporating indigenous warships. March 30 mar

Rajasthan Royals Triumph Over CSK in IPL 2026 Opener

Guwahati, March 31: In a thrilling start to IPL 2026, Rajasthan Royals (RR) secured a convincing victory against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by 8 w

Delhi heat: 1,002 MGD water supply, 1,221 tankers to beat summer heat

The number of fixed points where the tankers will supply water has also been increased from around 9,000 to 13,000

Excise policy: ED moves Delhi HC against Arvind Kejriwal's acquittal in summons cases

Probe agency accuses ex-CM of intentionally disobeying summonsesand not attending probe into excise policy case; matter to be heard tomorrow

Bullet train project: Telangana to allocate 500 acres near Shamshabad

Hyderabad: Telangana Roads and Buildings Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy on Monday announced that the state government is planning to allocate

Telangana govt to set up dedicated agency to check food adulteration: CM

Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Monday, March 30, said his government would establish a dedicated mechanism to check food

France Condemns Israel Following Attack on UN Peacekeepers in Lebanon

Paris, March 31: Frances Foreign Minister Jean-Nol Barrot has issued a strong condemnation of Israel. He stated that serious incidents have occur

NASA begins countdown for humanitys first launch to the moon in 53 years

Cape Canaveral: NASA began the countdown Monday, March 30, for humanitys first launch to the moon in 53 years. The 32-story Space Launch System r

Threat to civil society orgs: CPI(M) writes to PM Modi on FCRA Bill

New Delhi: The CPI(M) on Monday demanded the rescinding of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, citing concerns over const

Kuwait says an oil tanker hit in Iranian attack at Dubai port, warns of possible oil spill

The corporation said the tanker, Al Salmi, was fully loaded at the time of the incident

US Credits Talks with Iran for Tanker Movement in Hormuz

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt rejected claims that Iran is selectively allowing certain tankers to pass or imposing informal contr

T. K. Radha: from Kerala to Oppenheimer

Did you know a woman from Kerala had met with Dr Robert J Oppenheimer way back in the 1960s? Read the life story of T.K. Radha, a brillaint woman

CM Siddaramaiah kicks off bypoll campaign at Bagalkot terming Centre anti-people for not notifying tribunal verdict

Mr. Siddaramaiah said even when the BJP was in power in the State for four years, no compensation was given to farmers

RBSE 12th Results 2026 Date and Time: Check when and how to download scorecards from rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in, passing marks and more

RBSE Class 12 Result 2026 Date Time: The Board of Secondary Education, Rajasthan (RBSE) is set to declare the Class 12 examination results today

Trump Seeks Financial Support from Arab Nations for Iran Conflict, White House Indicates

Washington, March 31: White House Press Secretary Carolyn Levitt stated that President Donald Trump is quite interested in seeking financial assi

Devotees Seek Restoration of Kadiri Antaralaya Darshan

Pilgrims from Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu have expressed dissatisfaction over the current arrangements and demanded immediate restor

Trump hints at seizing Iran's oil hub with minimal resistance: 'Could take Kharg Island very easily'

ED Achieves Major Success in PACL Case

New Delhi, March 31: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has made significant progress in the PACL case, with a special court ordering the return of

Morning Digest: Transgender Bill 2026 gets President Murmus assent; Iranian Parliament mulls possible exit from nuclear treaty, and more

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Word of the day - Apperception

Apperception explains how people understand new things by connecting them to what they already know. This active interpretation shapes how we see

Israel passes law imposing death penalty for Palestinians convicted of terror attacks, US respects its 'right'

Israel's parliament has passed a controversial law mandating the death penalty for West Bank Palestinians convicted of terrorist acts. The move,

Trump says US negotiating with Irans parliamentary speaker, who denies talks

Dubai: US President Donald Trump on Monday threatened widespread destruction of Irans energy resources and other vital infrastructure, including

Summer Relief: Extra Coaches Added in Several Trains

Udaipur, March 31 (Udaipur Kiran): In view of the expected surge in passenger traffic during the summer holidays, Indian Railways has decided to

Trump says US negotiating with Iran's parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Qaliba, who denies talks

President Trump threatened Iran with widespread destruction of its infrastructure if a war-ending deal isn't reached soon, while Iran denies dire

Are Stock, Commodity Markets Shut For Mahavir Jayanti Today? Check Details

Stock Market Closed For March 31:

Landslide Disrupts Traffic at Mehar Ramban, Movement Suspended on Jammu-Srinagar Highway

Ramban, Mar 31: Traffic movement on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway was suspended on Monday late evening, after a landslide blocked both up a

Renoir, Czanne, Matisse Works Stolen from Italian Museum

The heist took place on the night of March 22-23, with thieves forcing open the entrance door, police said

US Defense Secretary Hegseth's broker looked to buy defense fund before Iran attack: Report

A report claims a broker for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth sought a major investment in defense firms before a U.S.-Israeli strike on Iran. The

Iran-Israel war LIVE updates: Kuwait says Iranian attack sparks fire on fully loaded tanker at Dubai port; issues oil spill warning

Netanyahu says Iran war goals achieved 'beyond halfway point'; Three UN peacekeepers killed in south Lebanon

Dweep Shakti': Three services conduct amphibious assaults, maritime dominance ops

During the joint exercise, the triservices executed coordinated amphibious assaults, maritime dominance operations and complex beach landing dril

India condemns attacks on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon, pays tribute to fallen Blue Helmets

India has strongly condemned recent attacks on UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon. The safety and security of these peacekeepers must be a top p

Hegseth Broker Eyed Defence Fund Before Iran Strikes

BlackRock's USD 3.2 billion equity fund focuses on companies likely to benefit from increased government spending on defence and security amid ge

Gulf allies privately make the case to Trump to keep fighting until Iran is decisively defeated

Saudi Arabia and the UAE are pushing President Trump to continue the war against Iran. They believe Tehran has not been weakened enough and see a

Iran War Goals Achieved Beyond Halfway Point, Says Netanyahu

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday that the war on Iran had achieved more than half its aims, without putting a timeline on wh

Trump tells aides he is willing to end Iran war without reopening Hormuz: Report

President Donald Trump has reportedly informed aides of his willingness to halt the military campaign against Iran, even if the Strait of Hormuz

Iran's Parliament Approves Tolls on Strait of Hormuz

The plan also explicitly bans passage for American and Israeli vessels

Morning Brief Podcast: Tanay Kothari Wants To Kill The Keyboard

India-bound flight struck in US attack at Mashhad airport, Iran terms it 'war crime'

A Mahan Air aircraft reportedly struck during a US airstrike at Mashhad Airport, disrupting a humanitarian mission to New Delhi carrying medicine

Jaden Ivey waived by Chicago Bulls after controversial Instagram comments - what did he say about LGBTQ, abortion and 50 Cent?

Jaden Ivey comments: Jaden Ivey was waived by the Chicago Bulls for conduct detrimental to the team after controversial social media posts. The g

Netanyahu says Iran ops 'beyond halfway point', focus now on enriched uranium stockpile

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a joint military operation with the US against Iran is progressing well. He stated the campai

Dugar Finance raises $5M led by HegdInvst

Dugar Finance aims to go beyond vehicle financing Dugar Finance will utiise the capital to expand MSME lending franchise and get into tier 2 & be

US To Achieve Iran War Objectives In Weeks: Marco Rubio

Marco Rubio said that Trump would not allow Iran to control the Strait of Hormuz in perpetuity, underlining that the country is going to achieve

Sohra Combine, Mawphlang CC storm into semifinals

By Our Reporter Shillong, March 30: The knockout stage gathered pace, the air thick with anticipation, as the East Khasi Hills District League T2

J&K Assembly starts debate on 33 private members Bills, three fail to pass

J&Ks successive governments, including the present dispensation led by Omar Abdullah, have ensured protection of temples, mosques, gurdwaras and

Cline Dion returns to the stage after 4 years battling Stiff Person Syndrome: Here's all about her 2026 Paris residency when to book tickets, concert dates and other details

Celine Dion paris 2026: After a four-year hiatus due to Stiff Person Syndrome, Cline Dion is set to return to the stage for a 10-night residency

Indian killed in Kuwait desalination plant attack

WTO fails to reach consensus on key e-comm moratorium, reforms

New Delhi, March 30: The WTO ministerial conference in Yaounde, which concluded on Monday, failed to reach any agreement on key issues, including

10 India-bound ships carrying energy cargo stuck in Persian Gulf

India diesel exports jump 20% in March amid Iran war

India boosted diesel exports significantly in March. This surge was driven by favorable economics for middle distillates. Geopolitical events in

CII lists steps to ease pain of war-hit cos; seeks emergency credit support, relief measures for MSMEs

Indian industry leaders have proposed emergency credit and loan restructuring for MSMEs. They are also seeking temporary relief measures and targ

India sends 7,000 tonnes diesel to Bangladesh

Trump threatens more destruction in Iran if deal not reached shortly

Dubai, March 30: US President Donald Trump on Monday threatened widespread destruction of Irans energy resources and other vital infrastructure,

Energy imports from Africa are steadily on the rise as India diversifies to plug Hormuz gap

Exciting Job Opportunities for Candidates Aged 53 in ECHS

Raipur, March 31: A fantastic opportunity has emerged for those seeking government jobs. The Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) has

Indian dies in Iranian strike on Kuwaiti desalination plant

Dubai, March 30: An Indian national has been killed in Kuwait in Iranian strikes on a power and water desalination plant, taking the total number

Will host US-Iran talks: Pakistan

Islamabad, March 30: Pakistan announced on Sunday that it will soon host talks between the US and Iran, though there was no immediate word from W

Maithili Thakur Praises Nitish Kumars Leadership in Bihar

Patna, March 31: The resignation of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar from his MLC position has stirred significant discussions. Following his re

Gulf Allies Quietly Urge Trump To Keep Fighting Until Iran Is Defeated

Officials from Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Bahrain have conveyed in private conversations that they do not want the military o

Nepals SC refuses interim relief to former PM Oli

Kathmandu, March 30: Nepals Supreme Court on Monday refused to provide interim relief to former Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli, arrested over the

IPL 2026: Jamie Overtons Lone Battle as CSK Falls Short Against RR

Guwahati, March 31: The third match of the Indian Premier League 2026 took place at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, featuring Rajasthan Royals (RR

Military-led Myanmar transitions back to elected govt

Bangkok, March 30: Myanmars Parliament on Monday began the process of electing the countrys next president, which will mark a nominal return to a

Big boost for maritime strength: Navy gets delivery of 2 warships, 1 survey vessel in one day

Esha Deol Remembers Father Dharmendra at His Serene Farmhouse

Mumbai, March 31: The iconic actor Dharmendra, a stalwart of Hindi cinema, passed away on November 24, 2025. Since then, the Deol family has been

Palm Beach International Airport to be renamed after Donald Trump? Heres what Florida Governor Ron DeSantis just signed

Palm Beach International Airport: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a bill to rename Palm Beach International Airport. The airport will no

Grey's Anatomy Season 23 release date, cast, episode count, how to watch and crew update

Grey's Anatomy Season 23 has been confirmed by ABC, extending the medical drama that first premiered in 2005. The renewal arrives alongside cast

Saqib Saleem Discusses His Role in Upcoming Series Captain

Mumbai, March 31: Actor Saqib Saleem is excited about his upcoming web series, Captain. In this series, he portrays a police officer. He revealed

J&K Lok Bhavan celebrates Rajasthan and Odisha Day

Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, Mar 30: Jammu Kashmir Lok Bhavan on Monday celebrated the Rajasthan Foundation Day, at Jammu. The cultural evening

When Hormuz Sneezes, India catches a fever

Maj Gen Sanjeev Dogra (Retd) sanjeev662006@gmail.com There is a strip of water in the Persian Gulf, barely thirty-three kilometers wide at its na

Patanjali institutions celebrate 32nd Sanyas Diwas of Swami Ramdev

Excelsior Correspondent HARIDWAR, Mar 30: Patanjali Wellness and Patanjali Yogpeeth celebrated Ramnavmi as 32nd Sanyas Diwas of Swami Ramdev. Spe

Major Administrative Reshuffle in Jammu and Kashmir: Transfers of IAS and JKAS Officers Announced

Jammu, March 31: The Jammu and Kashmir government has announced significant transfers and appointments of several IAS and JKAS officers. This dec

Kavinder meets PM

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, March 30: HP Governor, Kavinder Gupta here today called on PM Modi. This was the first meeting of Kavinder wit

Varsha Bansal takes over as chairperson FICCI J&K, Ladakh

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Mar 30: During its 42nd governing body meet here, Varsha Bansal has taken over as the sixth chairperson of FIC

Gul Panag inaugurates dental clinic The Glowdent Studio

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 30: Under the name The Glowdent Studio, a state-of-the-art clinic dedicated to advanced dental care and aesthe

CM tables seven CAG reports, Finance and Appropriation Accounts

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 30: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who also holds the Finance portfolio, today laid on the table of the House a

Chinese Vice President Han Cheng Visits Seychelles to Strengthen Diplomatic Ties

Beijing, March 31: Chinese Vice President Han Cheng visited Seychelles from March 28 to 30 at the invitation of Vice President Sebastian Pillay.

BJP's Catla Fish Outreach Endorsing Non-Veg for Bengal Polls Stinks of Hypocrisy

TMC's Framing: the BJP as a cow belt party that would impose vegetarian dietary restrictions if

Supreme Court junks retrial order in 2007 murder case, says procedural lapse cant nullify 17-year trial

Shiv Sena (UBT) Leaders Discuss Strengthening Organization and Youth Participation

Mumbai, March 30: The Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) held a significant meeting today at the Shiv Sena Bhavan, focusing on organizational

Xi Jinping Congratulates Establishment of Global Data Organization

Beijing, March 31: Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message on the establishment of the Global Data Organization on Monday. He

Maharashtra Minister Urges LPG Users to Switch to Piped Natural Gas

Mumbai, March 31: In light of ongoing conflicts in West Asia leading to a shortage of cooking gas, Maharashtras Food and Civil Supplies Minister

BJP fields Harshad Parmar for Umreth bypoll in Gujarat

The bypoll has been necessitated following the death ofGovind Parmar, who passed away on March 6 at the age of 72 after a brief illness. He had r

High Court denies relief to vendors, orders action against hawking at Nehru Place

A Bench of Justices Prathiba M. Singh and Madhu Jain passed the order on March 24, dismissing the petitions of two vendors who had sought protect

Urea output drops to 18L tonnes from 24L due to West Asia conflict

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One-Eyed Rapper Vivek Captivates Audience in Ramnagar with His Struggles and Success Story

Mumbai, March 31: In the picturesque town of Ramnagar, known for its proximity to Corbett National Park, the one-eyed rapper Vivek showcased his

Silver jumps Rs 7,000, gold rises Rs 3,700 on wedding season demand

NEW DELHI, Mar 30: Precious metal prices rebounded by about 3 per cent in the national capital on Monday, with silver jumping by Rs 7,000 to Rs 2