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U.S. Senators Urge Trump to Block Chinese Auto Companies Amid Security Concerns

Washington, April 5: The political landscape in the United States has intensified regarding Chinese automobile companies. Democratic Senators Tam

What is US 600-mile range JASSM-ER missile deployed against Iran

America's advanced JASSM-ER missiles are running low after heavy use. These long-range weapons are crucial for striking enemy targets safely. Wit

Assembly elections LIVE: BJP releases 5th list for Bengal polls; veteran, ex-Union ministers kin get tickets

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to launch the BJPs campaign for West Bengal Assembly elections from Cooch Behar today

U.S. Lawmaker Criticizes Chinas Religious Freedom Record Ahead of Easter

Washington, April 5: A senior U.S. lawmaker has condemned Chinas record on religious freedom, particularly in the lead-up to Easter. John Moolena

Rain, Hailstorm Alert Across North India as New Western Disturbance Nears

Delhi, April 5 (Udaipur Kiran): Severe weather conditions continue to impact large parts of North India, with the India Meteorological Department

Pharmaceutical logistics in demand as war rattles supply chains

Medicines are vital but useless if lost or spoiled. Pharmaceutical logistics ensures their safe delivery. DHL's Florstadt campus near Frankfurt i

A town divided: Inside Perumbavoors migrant flashpoint, where drugs, fear and politics collide

A signboard in Perumbavoor, Kerala, warns against drug peddling and prostitution, highlighting tensions between local residents and migrant labor

IPL 2026: Ravi Bishnoi Credits Team Effort for Victory Against Rajasthan Royals

Ahmedabad, April 5: In an exciting IPL 2026 match held at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Gujarat Titans (GT) faced off against Rajasthan Royals (RR)

Tremors spark panic in Alluri District of Andhra Pradesh

According to the National Center for Seismology, the source of the tremors was a 4.4-magnitude earthquake centered near the Koraput region of Odi

Youth Marathon Kicks Off in Surat with Deputy Chief Ministers Support

Surat, April 5: The Metas Youth Marathon 2026 took place at the Metas Adventist School Ground in Surat, Gujarat. Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sang

Burdett Burd Sisler, oldest living Canadian and WWII veteran with 14 great-great-grandchildren, dies weeks before celebrating his 111th birthday

Burdett Burd Sisler dies at 110: Canada mourns Burdett 'Burd' Sisler, who passed away at 110, just weeks before his 111th birthday. A decorated S

Experts slam Indias colonial mindset in tiger protection policy

Madhya Pradesh, a State with the countrys largest tiger population, recorded 55 tiger deaths last year, the highest in a single year since Projec

Time to unlock silver abundance: Ageing is not a problem to be solved, but a societal invitation to reimagine our systems

India is still seen as a young country, but its demographic advantage is nearing an end, with the share of working-age people set to decline afte

Mohammad Ishaq Dar | At the global high table

A confidant of the Sharifs, the Foreign Minister is leading Pakistans diplomatic reboot, from restarting ties with Bangladesh to mediation in the

In Frames: A hearth of Sufism

The annual Zool festival in South Kashmir keeps a rich Sufi legacy alive, symbolising victory of light over darkness, while heralding spring afte

Ex-AAP leader Naveen Jaihind calls Raghav Chadha Kejriwal's 'raazdaar', says whole dispute related to 'extortion'

on Saturday, Jaihind alleged that Raghav Chadha collected the extortion money from Delhi and Punjab, which was later taken to London by him, whic

Tensions Rise as US Searches for Pilot After Iran Plane Crash

Washington, April 5: The United States is intensifying its search for a missing pilot who was aboard a fighter jet shot down over Iran. This inci

Rajasthan Royals Claim Top Spot After Thrilling IPL Match

New Delhi, April 5: The ninth match of IPL 2026 took place on Saturday at the Narendra Modi Stadium, where Rajasthan Royals (RR) secured a narrow

Earthquake of magnitude 4.2 strikes Indian Ocean

A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck the Indian Ocean at a depth of 90 km on April 5, 2026. The National Center for Seismology reported the event, n

Tributes Pour In for Babu Jagjivan Ram on His Birth Anniversary

New Delhi, April 5: Babu Jagjivan Ram, Indias first Dalit Deputy Prime Minister, is being honored today on his birth anniversary. Central Home Mi

Families of AI171 crash victims seek release of black box data, write to PM Modi

Ten months after a tragic Air India crash, families of victims have written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. They are requesting the release of t

The discoverers of radio emissions from Jupiter

The discovery of Jupiters voice the first noise known to have come from a different planet was announced to the world on April 5-6, 1955. At a

How to deal with defensiveness

As you cannot change how another person feels, your best bet is to try and tame your own emotions

Prime Minister Modi to Address Rally in Cooch Behar Ahead of Bengal Elections

New Delhi, April 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to address a public rally in Cooch Behar, West Bengal, on Sunday at 4:15 PM. This event m

Easter 2026 wishes and quotes: 60 Messages to share with family and friends

Easter Sunday, a significant Christian festival, commemorates Jesus Christ's resurrection, symbolizing victory over sin and death. Observed since

Tensions Escalate as U.S. Searches for Pilot After Iran Aircraft Downing

Washington, April 5: The United States is intensifying its search for a missing pilot who was aboard a fighter jet shot down over Iran. This inci

Halfway To The Moon, Astronauts On Artemis II Report Of Smelly Toilet

Debbie Korth, NASA's Orion program deputy manager, said the astronauts have also reported a smell coming from the bathroom.

UP Police Recruitment 2026: Over 81,000 Posts Announced; Check Key Details Here

The UP Police Recruitment Board will fill over 81,000 posts in 2026 27 to strengthen the state's police force.

Indian Man Working In Poland Highlights Flexible Hours, Paid Leaves And Work-Life Balance Beyond Salary

He further explained that companies promote employee health through activities such as trekking, team outings, and wellness programs.

Gujarat HC bars AI use in decision-making, judgment drafting

AI cannot be used to author, generate, or substantially compose any judgment, final order, or binding legal ruling, even if subsequently reviewed

Economically kills the masses: Pakistan petrol hike to PKR 459 sparks intense backlash, forces government to act

Pakistan raised petrol prices to PKR 459 per litre before cutting them by PKR 80 a day later after massive nationwide backlash. Citizens and busi

Iran Targets Israel, Kuwait After Trump Gives Deadline for Deal

Kuwait and Israel said their air defences were responding to the latest attacks from Iran

Silent heart condition raises alarm in Australia as undetected Atrial Fibrillation linked to surge in severe strokes

A silent heart condition, Atrial fibrillation, affects many Australians. It significantly raises stroke risk. Researchers are pushing for early d

Man arrested for impaired driving after driving car into Louisiana crowd

A man, Todd Landry, was arrested for impaired driving after crashing into a crowd at a Louisiana Lao New Year parade, injuring at least 15 people

Global Nations Seek Solutions to Hormuz Strait Crisis Without U.S. Involvement

Washington, April 5: Several major countries are now taking steps to address the crisis in the Hormuz Strait without the involvement of the Unite

Iran FM Araghchi warns of contamination risk after U.S.-Israeli strikes on Bushehr nuclear power plant

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned that continued attacks on the plant on Iran's southern coast could eventually lead to radioactive

Kullu: Four killed, 18 rescued as vehicle falls into gorge near Sojha

A traveler vehicle carrying 22 passengers fell off the road near Sojha in Himachal Pradesh's Kullu district, resulting in four fatalities. Eighte

Rajasthan Royals Edge Out Gujarat Titans in Thrilling IPL Match

Ahmedabad, April 5: In a nail-biting encounter of IPL 2026, Rajasthan Royals (RR) triumphed over Gujarat Titans (GT) by just 6 runs at the Narend

GT vs RR match: Jurels call, Archers execution earn Parag-led Rajasthan Royals thrilling win over Gujarat Titans

Rajasthan Royals clinched a thrilling six-run win against Gujarat Titans. A strategic bowling change in the death overs proved decisive. Tushar D

At least three killed, two injured in US-Israeli air strike on Iran's Black Mountain

At least three people were killed and two wounded in a US-Israeli air strike on Black Mountain, Al Jazeera reported. The Governor of Kohgiluyeh t

Iranian tribesmen reportedly fire at US helicopters searching for missing crew member

Iranian tribesmen allegedly fired on American helicopters during a search for a missing crew member. The incident occurred in remote highlands. L

Artemis II | Mission moon

The U.S. has cast the programme to return American astronauts to the moon as part of a race against China, but Beijing views its mission differen

Harmony Foundation Urges End to War, Peace on Conscience Day

Dr. Abraham Mathai said that civil society must awaken its collective conscience to demand an immediate ceasefire, protection of civilians, and a

Impulse Space, Anduril building space technology for Trump's Golden Dome missile defence shield

Impulse Space is working with Anduril Industries to develop space-based interceptor prototypes for Donald Trumps proposed Golden Dome missile def

Morning Digest: Trump says Iran military leaders killed in Tehran strike; Modi assures no Lok Sabha seat loss for States that stabilised population, and more

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US, Iran race to find missing crew member from downed military plane

Two US warplanes crashed in separate incidents. One US service member is missing after a jet was shot down in Iran. Another US aircraft crashed i

US Revokes Green Cards of Iran-Linked Individuals, Detains Them

According to a statement issued on Saturday, the decision was made under the direction of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, after which ICE agen

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US says its agents arrested Qassem Soleimani's relatives after revoking green cards

US agents have detained Hamideh Soleimani Afshar and her daughter. Their green card status was revoked by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The Sta

Iran Exempts Iraq from Strait of Hormuz Transit Restrictions

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi outlined protocols for maritime passage within Irans territorial waters in an official Foreign Ministry s

Trump's team asks appeals court to pause order halting White House ballroom construction

The Trump administration is urging a federal appeals court to halt a judge's order pausing the construction of a $400 million ballroom, citing gr

IDF strikes over 200 Iranian targets, 140 Hezbollah sites to dismantle military infrastructure

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched a significant operation, striking over 200 Iranian infrastructure sites and 140 Hezbollah assets in Leba

This new bookstore in Bengaluru wants to foster community

Vineetha Vijayakumar, the founder of Turning Page on her dreams for this new bookstore and cafe in Jakkur

Trumps victory rhetoric undercut by downed US jet in Iran war

Iran war: The downing of a US fighter jet by Iran has challenged claims by Donald Trump that the US had achieved near-total control over Iranian

Rizvi stars as DC outplay MI

INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE | VIRAT KOHLI BECOMES FIRST TO PLAY ALL 19 IPL SEASONS New Delhi, April 4: Impact substitute Sameer Rizvi continued his red

LIVE: Israel Hits Over 200 Iran Targets, 140 Hezbollah Sites

The strikes focused on weakening long-range strike capabilities and defence systems linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps

Iran says five killed in strikes on petrochemical hub

Five people have died following strikes on a petrochemical hub in southwestern Iran. The incident occurred on Saturday. Seventeen people sustaine

Jurel, Jaiswal shine as Royals survive GT scare

INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE | VIRAT KOHLI BECOMES FIRST TO PLAY ALL 19 IPL SEASONS MATCHES TODAY SUNRISERS VS LUCKNOW AT 3:30 PM | ROYAL CHALLENGERS V

CUMMINS EXITS IPL STINT FOR INJURY SCAN

INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE | VIRAT KOHLI BECOMES FIRST TO PLAY ALL 19 IPL SEASONS Hyderabad, April 4: Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper Pat Cummins has flow

Lucknow seek batting revival against confident Sunrisers

INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE | VIRAT KOHLI BECOMES FIRST TO PLAY ALL 19 IPL SEASONS Hyderabad, April 4: Lucknow Super Giants will need to step up their

Satellite firm Planet Labs to withhold Iran war visuals after Trump team's blackout request

Satellite imaging firm Planet Labs will indefinitely withhold visuals of Iran and the Middle East conflict region following a U.S. government req

Iran rejects Trump's 48-hour ultimatum, calls it 'helpless' and 'unbalanced'

US-Iran war: Iran's military command has dismissed US President Donald Trump's 48-hour ultimatum to destroy critical infrastructure if a peace de

Parliament panel seeks accurate enumeration of all disabilities in Census

A parliamentary panel urged the government to ensure Census 2027 accurately counts all 21 disability categories, a significant upgrade from the 2

Fire erupts in Kuwait's Shuwaikh oil sector complex after Iranian drone attack

A drone attack targeted Kuwait's oil sector complex, housing the oil ministry and KPC headquarters, causing a fire. Separately, an Iranian drone

Why Handlooms are Heartbeat of J&K

Jammu and Kashmirs world-famous artisanal heritage is undergoing a massive makeover. Long held back by middlemen and counterfeit products, the tr

When Continuity Changes Quietly Kashmir and the Quiet Reconfiguration of Civilization

Prof Suresh Chander suresh.chander@gmail.com (Note: This article presents an alternative scenario to the article Indian Civilization Vs India The

Jammu Echoes Through Kanish Sharmas Pal Ye Mera

Ranjit Thakur thakur.ranjit3@gmail.com There are artists who find their path early-and then there are those whose path finds them. For Kanish Sha

Fallen bridge of Kattal Battal A lifeline lost, a faith unshaken

Sunny Dua sunnydua55@gmail.com The cable-stayed steel bridge that once rose gracefully over the River Tawi in Katta Battal area was more than an

J&K Bank opens new ATM at Khawas Block in Rajouri

Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, Apr 4: In a step to strengthen digital banking services, J&K Bank has commissioned a new ATM at Aspirational Blo

Neha Mahajan inaugurates Summer Bloom Exhibition

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 4: Neha Mahajan, president, BJP Mahila Morcha, inaugurated the Summer Bloom Exhibition in a function held here

The Chosen S6 to release on November 15

The sixth season of Prime Videos The Chosen will be out on November 15. On Friday, the streamer and 5&2 Studios announced unveiled the release da

Why Zebras Dont Get Ulcers

A Book That I Read Suman K Sharma s2m2nr@gmail.com Prof. Robert M. Sapolski has chosen a teaser to caption his book. He has the penchant for sayi

Men's heart risk starts earlier than you think

New research reveals men's heart disease risk escalates significantly by their mid-thirties, years before symptoms manifest. This divergence from

Rajkummars miserly obsession sparks chaos in comedy-drama Toaster

Netflix has dropped the official trailer of its upcoming dark comedy Toaster, offering a glimpse into a chaotic narrative where frugality spirals

When the Liver Calls for Help

Dr Punit Singla The liver is one of the most hardworking organs in the human body. It silently performs more than 500 vital functions-removing to

OTR norms eased for equity options, effective from April 6

NEW DELHI, April 4: The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has revised the order-to-trade ratio (OTR) framework for the equity derivatives options seg

Govt urges no panic buying, says fuel supplies adequate despite Hormuz disruption

NEW DELHI, April 4:The government on Saturday urged citizens to avoid panic buying of petrol, diesel and LPG, saying fuel supplies remain adequat

CM evades direct reply on setting up NLU at Jammu, says Hqr of University yet to be notified

Govt refers to Assembly resolution for establishing Varsity at Srinagar Rehab, resettlement plan for Sawalkote project prepared Sanjeev Pargal JA

Dalal Street enters consolidation phase amid high volatility, low visibility: Experts

MUMBAI, April 4: Indian stock markets appear to be moving into a consolidation phase, marked by high volatility and limited clarity on direction,

Budget session extended so that 33 pc women quota law can be implemented by 2029: PM

KOCHI (Kerala), Apr 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that the Budget session of Parliament has been extended for three days so th

Dr Jitendra inaugurates BioNEST Incubator atMysuru, focus on Food StartUps

Excelsior Correspondent MYSURU, Apr 4: Union Minister for Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated the BIRAC-BioNEST Incubation Cent

Assembly adjourned sine die, Speaker mentions business taken up during session

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 4: Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather on Saturday adjourned the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly sine die after

Deshpandes brilliant final act ensures thrilling win for Rajasthan Royals over Gujarat Titans

AHMEDABAD, Apr 4: Tushar Deshpande bowled a magnificent final over by landing six consecutive deliveries on either blockhole or wide yorker lengt

Sabarimala issue: Even God is not safe in Kerala, alleges FM Sitharaman

KOCHI, Apr 4 : Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday raised the Sabarimala gold loss issue during an NDA poll campaign event at P

Prashikshan Mahabhiyan nation building mission: Sat Sharma

BJP holds camps in Akhnoor, Jammu North Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 4: Sat Sharma, president, J&K BJP and Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabh

J&K spent nearly 49% funds in last quarter, violated financial norms: CAG

Over 15% expenditure in month of March alone *Transparent, accountable utilization of resources stressed Mohinder Verma JAMMU, Apr 4: Further exp

Autorickshaws queue up for CNG at a station amid a supply crisis, in Chikkamagaluru

Autorickshaws queue up for CNG at a station amid a supply crisis, in Chikkamagaluru on Saturday. (PTI)

Anurag Thakur unveils Logo of Amar Singh Sports & Youth Initiative

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 4: Member of Parliament and former Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting and Youth Affairs & Sp

Census 2027: MoS Nityanand Rai, PS to PM P K Mishra self-enumerate

NEW DELHI, Apr 4 : Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai and Principal Secretary to Prime Minister P K Mishra participated in the Cens

LG greets people on Easter

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 4: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has extended his heartiest greetings to the people on the occasion of Easte