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Urban naxals in Telangana education commission: Bandi Sanjay

Hyderabad: Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar on Saturday, February 28, alleged that individuals with urban Naxal ideolo

Indian airlines to cancel 444 international flights due to airspace curbs

New Delhi: Indian airlines are expected to cancel 444 international flights on Sunday due to airspace restrictions in the Middle East, according

Opposition raises SIR concerns in Gujarat Assembly debate; Speaker allows limited discussion on exercise

While Speaker Shankar Chaudhary had already allowed two Congress MLAs and one AAP legislator to speak on the Bill, Gujarat Forest and Environment

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Irans Supreme Leader dead at 86 as Israel-Iran conflict spirals

As reports trickled out about the death, eyewitnesses in Tehran told The Associated Press that some residents were rejoicing, blowing whistles an

Bengal SIR: Maximum under adjudication cases in Bangladesh-bordering districts

Kolkata: As the final voters list in West Bengal, prepared under the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise, was published on Saturday

Kyiv says Russia accepted US security guarantee plan for Ukraine

No agreement has yet been reached on a potential summit between Zelenskiy and Vladimir Putin.

Israeli Airstrikes Kill Seven Senior Iranian Defence Officials

Iran has not yet confirmed the deaths

Telangana HC dismisses second plea to quash criminal case

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court has made it clear that relief in a criminal case cannot be sought in a piecemeal manner based on grounds that

On the draw March 1, 2026

Ayatollah Khamenei Killed In Strikes, Iran's State TV Confirms Trump's Claim

Ayatollah Khamenei Is Dead: After Trump, Iran's State TV Confirms Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei Killed In Strikes

Real estate fraud: ED attaches Rs 14.63 cr assets of Sai Surya Developers

Hyderabad: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached properties worth Rs 14.63 crore belonging to real estate firm Sai Surya Developers under

Khamenei's Daughter, Son-In-Law, Iran's Defence Minister Among Those Killed In Israel-US Strikes

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei's Daughter, Son-In-Law, Iran's Defence Minister Among Those Killed In Israel-US Strikes

World Leaders React Cautiously to US-Israeli Strikes, Death of Khamenei

Perhaps cautious about upsetting already strained relations with Trump, many nations abstained from commenting directly or pointedly on the joint

Video: Dubai International Airport Damaged In Iranian Strikes, 4 Injured

The world's busiest international airport in Dubai was hit on Saturday following a wave of Iranian missile attacks in response to US-Israel strik

India braces for hotter-than-normal summer, more heatwave days expected

In March, the first month of the summer season, minimum temperatures are likely to remain above average across most areas, said Mrutyunjay Mohapa

Trump Says Khamenei Killed In Massive U.S. And Israeli Attack

Jerusalem, Mar 1: U.S. President Donald Trump said that Irans supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was dead, after Israel and the United States

Jadcherla: Police busts pan shops selling tobacco to minors

Hyderabad:The EAGLE Force of the Telangana Police on Saturday, February 28, caught three pan shop owners near a school in Mahabubnagar district s

Iranian Media: Khameneis Daughter, Son-in-Law and Granddaughter Killed

Daughter, son-in-law and granddaughter of supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had been killed in US and Israeli strikes.

US and Israel clash with Iran at emergency Security Council meeting. UN chief condemns attacks

The United Nations Security Council convened an emergency session as the United States and Iran clashed over recent airstrikes. UN chief Antonio

Iran-Israel conflict LIVE: Israel launches fresh strikes on Iran missile, air defence sites

The United States and Israel defended their attacks on Iran, which called resulting civilian deaths a war crime during an UNSC emergency meeting

Trumps new Iran posture explained: the events that reshaped his thinking

The cumulative effect of stalled talks, Irans perceived intransigence and prior limited military actions such as the 2020 killing of General Qas

UN chief condemns U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran during emergency Security Council meeting

United Nations chief Antnio Guterres said the U.S. and Israeli airstrikes violated international law, including the UN Charter

Israeli Air Force airstrikes kill seven senior Iranian Defence officials

Israeli Air Force jets reportedly struck military targets in Iran, killing seven senior defense officials, including Ali Shamkhani and Mohammad P

Israel, US launched strikes as Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei met with inner circle, sources say

Israel and the U.S. timed strikes on Iran to coincide with a meeting of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and top aides, killing him and other leaders.

Iran Missile Strikes Hit Dubai Airport, Burj Al Arab, Palm Jumeirah

Dubai airport, the world's busiest for international traffic, and Jebel Ali seaport also suffered damage

Iranian strikes target Dubai landmarks; UAE air defences foil majority of missiles and drones

Authorities confirmed incidents at Dubai International Airport and the iconic Burj Al Arab, where drone shrapnel sparked a fire that was quickly

Trump was once wary of ordering regime change in Iran, here's what made him change his mind

President Donald Trump has dramatically escalated his approach towards Iran. Following months of stalled negotiations, Trump ordered military str

PV Sindhu stranded in Dubai as flights remain suspended after tensions across West Asia

PV Sindhu said she was safe but stuck with her team; she added that the speed at which the tensions have escalated is terrifying

What to Know About Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei

The 86-year-old Khamenei had tried to avert such strikes as the U.S. built up its military presence in the region to pressure Tehran over its nuc

Ayatollah Khamenei's Cryptic X Post After Trump Claims Iran's Supreme Leader Is Dead

Soon after American President Donald Trump and Israeli officials claimed that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had been killed in US-Israeli strikes in Teh

A look at Middle East figures killed by Israel in recent years

Since the October 7th attack, Israel has eliminated numerous senior officials from Iran's proxies, including Hamas and Hezbollah. Recent reports

What to know about Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Irans Supreme Leader for nearly four decades, may have been killed in a joint U.S.-Israeli strike, according to President

Missile interceptors in U.S.-Iran war| Explained

Missile defense refers to a military system that finds and destroys incoming missiles before they hit their targets

History created at Hubballi JK Crowned as Ranji Trophy Champions

Ranjit Thakur/ Rajesh Dhar rajeshkhannadhar26@gmail.com thakur.ranjit3@gmail.com It is history now. Jammu and Kashmir have etched their name in g

Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been killed during major attack by US and Israel, Trump says

A joint attack by Israel and the United States killed Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, President Donald Trump announced Saturday. K

Explained: How Will US, Israeli Strikes On Iran Affect Oil Markets?

The US-Israeli strikes against Iran and reprisals by Tehran could severely disrupt the global supply of crude oil and send prices soaring to leve

Missile sirens return as Israelis race to shelters during Iranian barrages

In Tel Avivs mixed neighbourhood of Jaffa, families Muslim and Jewish crowded into public bunkers as sirens blared throughout the day

As Trump Declares Khamenei Dead, When Was Iran's Supreme Leader Last Seen?

In what could very well be a turning point in the history of Iran and the Middle East, US President Donald Trump claimed that Iran's Supreme Lead

Evil Khamenei is dead, but strikes will continue: Trump drops major update | US-Israel vs Iran War

Burgers, Then War: Donald Trump's Bluffs Before Iran Strikes

On a visit to Texas on Friday, US President Donald Trump gave a raucous speech on the economy and then stopped off at a fast food joint.

UN chief condemns US-Israel strikes on Iran, urges return to nuclear talks

Antnio Guterres also criticised Irans retaliatory attacks on regional states

Dr Jitendra addresses Thiruvananthapuram meet, traces Indias journey from civilisational resilience to technology leadership

Excelsior Correspondent THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, Feb 28 : Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, PMO,

Explained: How Khamenei shaped Iran and what his reported death could mean

Over nearly four decades, he crushed reform movements, oversaw bloody crackdowns on nationwide protests and expanded Irans missile and nuclear pr

ICAI announces new office bearers

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 28: The Jammu & Kashmir Branch of the Northern India Regional Council (NIRC) of the Institute of Chartered Acc

October Mansion presents The Himalayan Panchatantra

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 28: The restored October Mansion in the Himalayan foothills opened its doors for an immersive evening of craft

Madhya Pradesh Police Trainees' Reel Sparks Storm, Show-Cause Notices Issued

The obsession with creating reels inside the police force refuses to fade and has landed six newly recruited constables in serious trouble.

Against digital tide, 21-year-old turns to clay

Mahpara Bisati/Mohd Saqib SRINAGAR, Feb 28: At an age when most graduates polish CVs for corporate jobs or pursue digital careers, 21-year-old Mu

Middle-East crisis: India calls for immediate de-escalation; urges respect for sovereignty

NEW DELHI, Feb 28: As a joint military strike by the US and Israel on Iran triggered fears of a wider conflict in the Middle East, India on Satur

Hebrew University cancels studies for coming week, Indian students safe

JERUSALEM, Feb 28 : Amid escalating tensions after Israel and the US launched joint strikes on Iran and frequent siren alerts, the Hebrew Univers

Can J&Ks Ranji triumph heal old wounds?

Jammu and Kashmir achieved a historic Ranji Trophy victory, thrashing favorites Karnataka in a remarkable Cinderella story. This triumph offers a

The Haryana Model: Leadership, Governance and Sustainable Growth

Dr Raj Nehru In the ancient treatise Arthashastra, sage Kautilya (Chanakya) declared: In the happiness of his subjects lies the kings happiness;

The Purna-kumbha at the Doorway

Lalit Gupta lalitguptajammu@gmail.com With my mothers passing in 1984, I lost not only her sandalwood-scented presence; convivial, self-assured,

Raincoat no longer waterproof? Scientist explains how to fix it

You pull on your rain jacket, step out into the storm, and within half an hour your undershirt is soaked. The jacket you purchased as waterproof

Why waking early will not make you more successful

At 5am, social media fills with proof that the early risers have already won the day. Cold plunges. Journals. Sunrise runs. Productivity gurus in

Israel-Iran war buzz may weigh on Indian markets, weak opening likely

NEW DELHI, Feb 28: Rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are likely to cast a shadow on global equity markets, including Indias Dalal S

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Micron CEO Sanjay Mehrotra, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Deputy CM Harsh Sanghavi and others

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Micron CEO Sanjay Mehrotra, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Deputy CM

T20 World Cup: India vs West Indies A Chapter Will Be Closed in Kolkata Today

T20 World Cup 2026, India vs West Indies: There is a first for everything. There will be a first in Kolkata today.

Gold, silver prices likely to surge as war escalates

NEW DELHI, Feb 28: Gold and silver prices are expected to open sharply higher on Monday as escalating tensions between Israel and Iran push inves

GAIL to invest 1,736 cr in wind power project in Maharashtra

NEW DELHI, Feb 28: State-owned gas utility GAIL (India) Ltd will invest Rs 1,736.25 crore in setting up a wind power project in Maharashtra that

Tier 3-5 towns to grow twice as fast as metro peers driven by higher disposable incomes

NEW DELHI, Feb 28: Highways and highstreets are emerging as the new demand engines and the 3Fs fuel, food and fashion are driving tier 3-5 town

Global oil prices to rise as US, Israel launch massive attack on Iran

NEW DELHI, Feb 28: Oil prices are expected to rise due to the massive combat operation launched by the US and Israel on Iran which brings the Str

Why did the US and Israel attack Iran and what happens next?

US-Israel strikes on Iran have sharply escalated Middle East tensions, with reports of top leadership casualties and swift Iranian retaliation. H

MLA Bishnah calls on LG

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 28: Dr. Rajeev Kumar Bhagat, Member of Legislative Assembly from Bishnah called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj S

Value-based cadre training key to partys strength: Sat Sharma

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Feb 28: BJP J&K president and MP (Rajya Sabha) Sat Sharma, CA underlined that sustained training initiatives ar

Madhya Pradesh Slashes Temple Renovation Budget by Two-Thirds In 3 Years

At a time when Madhya Pradesh speaks proudly of its two Jyotirlingas, four Shakti Peeths, and thousands of ancient temples radiating spiritual en

DyCM calls for strict monitoring, quality execution of projects

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 28: Reiterating Governments zero-tolerance policy against quality compromise, Deputy Chief Minister Surinder C

HC warns against forum shopping, declines to entertain CRPF cops plea

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 28: Reiterating that territorial jurisdiction cannot depend upon the convenience or residence of a litigant, t

LG inaugurates 2nd Sikh Cricket Premier League at JU

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 28: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today inaugurated the second edition of the Sikh Cricket Premier Le

Fruit, vegetable prices rise during Ramadan, Govt unconcerned

Nawshaba Iqbal SRINAGAR, Feb 28: Fruit and vegetable prices have surged across Kashmir with the onset of Ramadan, triggering concern over rising

Ladakh Admin allocates departments to IAS officers

Excelsior Correspondent LEH, Feb 28: The Union Territory Administration of Ladakh has allocated departments to IAS officers in the interest of sm

DC Reasi reviews development works in Katra; Inspects civic & health facilities

Excelsior correspondent KATRA, Feb 28: Deputy Commissioner Reasi, Kumar Abhishek, today chaired a comprehensive review meeting at the Spiritual G

UNSC LIVE | US, Iranian envoys clash as emergency meeting called after US-Israel attack on Iran

J&K outclass heavyweight Karnataka, claim maiden Ranji Trophy title

291-run first innings lead helps take crown *Qamran, Lalotra hit tons, Auqib takes 5 wickets HUBBALLI, Feb 28: Jammu and Kashmir scripted an extr

Feat will inspire young athletes to dream big: PM

NEW DELHI, Feb 28: Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Jammu and Kashmir cricket team on Saturday for its first-ever Ranji Trophy win

J&Ks finest hour has arrived: LG

Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, Feb 28: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has extended his heartiest congratulations to the Jammu & Kashmir Cricket

Peace, progress, prosperity driving force of new J&K: HM

NEW DELHI, Feb 28: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday congratulated Jammu and Kashmir cricket team for winning maiden Ranji Trophy title,

DC reviews progress under District CAPEX Budget

Excelsior Correspondent KUPWARA, Feb 28: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Shrikant Suse, today chaired a review meeting to assess progress under

CM announces Rs 2 cr reward, Govt Jobs

Excelsior Correspondent HUBBALLI (KARNATAKA), Feb 28: In a moment that will be etched in the sporting history of Jammu and Kashmir, the J&K crick

DC chairs NCORD meeting, directs administration to intensify war on drugs

Excelsior correspondent SAMBA, Feb 28: To strengthen the districts fight against the drug menace, Deputy Commissioner Samba Ayushi Sudan convened

201 killed, 700 injured as US, Israel launch major attack on Iran

Iranian forces hit back, target military bases *Strikes near Khameneis offices DUBAI, Feb 28: The US and Israel launched a major attack on Iran o

Dubai Airport Confirms 4 Injured In Incident As Iran Continues Strikes

Dubai airport, the world's busiest for international traffic, was damaged and four staff were injured in an incident, it said on Saturday followi

'Khamenei is dead, all signs': Netanyahu drops bombshell claim after IDF hits Iranian leadership

Iran official warns of mental warfare after Israeli reports of Khamenei's death

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said that he was not in a position to confirm Israeli reports of the death of Irans Supreme Leader Ali Kh

Shankarlal Goenka gets filmfare award at Guwahati event

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 28: Shankarlal Goenka, a doyen of cinema in Northeast, was conferred the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award during

European cavers visit MLCU, interact with VC, students

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 28: Martin Luther Christian University (MLCU) recently hosted three renowned European caversSimon Brooks, David Coo

Constitutional thinking has to start from home, says S. Muralidhar at Justice Unplugged 2026

Indians do not allow constitutional provisions to influence personal behaviour, says former Orissa HC Chief JusticeatThe HinduJustice Unplugged 2

The Fashion and Lifestyle Exhibition is under way at Courtyard by Marriott following its successful launch

The Fashion and Lifestyle Exhibition is under way at Courtyard by Marriott following its successful launch, in the city on Saturday. Organised by

Khamenei, One Of The Most Evil People In History, Is Dead: Donald Trump

Hours after the US-Israel's joint military operation, US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah was dead.

Union min to begin 3-day Mlaya visit from today

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 28: Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, Dr. Virendra Kumar, will undertake a three-day official visi

Awareness drive against child marriage concludes in Dawki

From Our Correspondent JOWAI, Feb 28: A three-day awareness campaign on the prevention of child marriage concluded at Dawki under the Amlarem Sub