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Vijayscampaign draws huge crowd, brings city to a halt

Israel-Iran war LIVE: U.S. warns that buyers of Iranian oil could be hit with sanctions

We have told countries that if you are buying Iranian oil, that if Iranian money is sitting in your banks, we are now willing to apply secondary

Need for joint response of INDIA bloc on delimitation, women reservation bills: Omar Abdullah

J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said both the proposed increase in the Lok Sabha seats and womens representation need to be examined collectivel

Morning Digest: Pak Army chief Munir reaches Iran for peace talks; Door-to-door visit by Census enumerators in eight States/U.T.s from today, and more

Here is a select list of stories to start the day

This Bengaluru popup reimagines dates through food, culture, and community

With Khajoornama, Chef Taiyaba Ali blends regional Indian cuisines, craft, and immersive storytelling into a multi-sensory dining experience cent

Morning Brief Podcast: Quantum Leap: Indias Amaravati Bet

Tax return postmark rules 2026: 1-day delay risk Will mailing taxes last minute make your IRS filing late?

A 1-day delay can now make your return late. The tax return postmark rules 2026 have changed how the IRS reads mailing dates. Many taxpayers stil

SMVDUs SCSE students participate in Industry Speaks 2.0 at IIT Jammu

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 15: Students of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU) made a strong academic impression at the prestigious

Mediators push closer to extending Iran ceasefire

CAIRO, April 15: Mediators are edging closer to extending the fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran ahead of its April 22 deadline

Israeli soldiers drive through southern Lebanon, as seen from Northern Israel

Israeli soldiers drive through southern Lebanon, as seen from Northern Israel, on Wednesday. (PTI)

Pak delegation led by Munir arrives in Iran for talks

Islamabad, April 15: A Pakistani delegation, led by Chief of the Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir, reached Tehran on Wednesday as part of Isla

Verify FASTag vehicle numbers, NHAI to banks

Vladimir Putin likely to take part in Brics summit in India

Balen Shah holds cabinet meeting for key decisions

KATHMANDU, April 15: Prime Minister Balen Shah has called a cabinet meeting for Wednesday at 4 PM at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council

Japanese proverb of the day, A quiet river runs deep - True strength does not announce itself loudly; it grows quietly within, steady, patient, and....

Japanese proverb of the day: Over 70% of leaders now value emotional intelligence over loud confidence. The Japanese proverb of the day A quiet r

Zelenskyy expands arms deals to resist Russian invasion

KYIV, April 15: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraines top priority is securing more support from allies to expand air defence systems as Ru

India's trade gap shrinks in March, swells in FY26

India's trade deficit saw a reduction in March as the West Asia conflict disrupted trade flows. Exports and imports both declined, narrowing the

Stock markets surge over 1 pc amid US-Iran talks optimism

Mumbai, April 15: Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty surged over 1 per cent on Wednesday as hopes of renewed diplomatic engagement between

Indias exports plunge 7.44 pc; trade with West Asia nosedives

New Delhi, April 15: Exports posted the steepest fall in five months, declining by 7.44 per cent in March to USD 38.92 billion due to trade uncer

Nari Shakti: From Promise to Power

-A Historic Act, A National Resolve- Tarun Chugh Where women are honoured, there divinity resides. This ancient Sanskrit wisdom is no longer mere

A relook on Career options

Prof K S Chandrasekar kscnair@gmail.com Knowledge as the supreme purifier in education. In this world, there is nothing as purifying as knowledge

Womens Commission sets up panel to probe alleged sexual harassment at TCS Nashik

In a statement, the Commission said the panel will visit the facility on April 18 to conduct an on-the-spot inquiry, examine the circumstances le

War and Global Economy

Prof M K Bhat drmkb1963@gmail.com Iran-America war has rattled the geopolitical and geo economic atmosphere of the world. The closure of Strait o

Will map every drug hotspot, hit each one like surgical strike: LG

Pak orchestrated smuggling to fund terrorism Not a single accused will be spared Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 15: Drug abuse isnt just a la

Decks cleared for setting up of Private Varsities in J&K as LG gives nod to bill

Govt to frame rules, set up Expert Committee Proposals start reaching, told to wait for Panel Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Apr 15: Clearing decks for se

CM rededicates renovated War Memorial, attends 78th Raising Day of JAK LI Regimental Centre

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Apr 15: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today rededicated the renovated War Memorial and attended the 78th Raising

Lalu Pehalwan wins Ramban Kesri Dangal title

Excelsior Sports Correspondent RAMBAN, Apr 15: The Ramban Kesri Dangal marked a grand revival of traditional wrestling in the region after a gap

Govt working on new incentive policy to boost industry: Omar

CM refuses to cut inaugural ribbon in tricolor Delimitation in J&K benefitted particular party Fayaz Bukhari SRINAGAR, Apr 15: Chief Minister Oma

Lok Bhavan J&K celebrates Foundation Day of Himachal Pradesh

LG releases activity calendar of JKAACL Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, 15 Apr: Jammu Kashmir Lok Bhavan today celebrated the Foundation Day of Hi

Mamata deindustrialised Bengal, encouraged corruption: Rajnath Singh

Registration begins for annual Amarnath Ji Yatra on 556 bank branches across country

JK Bank sets up 110 branches, PNB 310 Avtar Bhat JAMMU, Apr 15: The registration for 57-day long annual Amarnath Ji Yatra in South Kashmir Himala

Dr Jitendra delivers lecture on AI for Sushasan, proposes AI-Driven Smart Governance

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI Apr 15: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology; Earth Sciences and Minister of

Gopesh enters U-17 Badminton final

Martyrs Memorial Badminton tourney Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 15: Gopesh Singh entered the final of the Under-17 boys singles on t

Police uncover cross-border drug links in Lau Gujjar case; 3 held, 8-10 detained

Say accused sold 630 Kg heroin worth approx Rs 792 crores Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 15: In a major breakthrough, Jammu and Kashmir Polic

HC slams Govt for forcing citizens to litigate for admitted dues

Fund crunch, approval delays cant justify non-payment Flags systemic lapses in financial planning, governance Mohinder Verma JAMMU, Apr 15: Comin

TVK cadres struggle to match campaign of Dravidian majors

Will drop 'false' cases against Gorkha netas, says Amit Shah

Modi-Trump talks open new chapter in strategic friendship: Gaurav

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, April 15: BJP spokesperson and convenor, International Affairs, Gaurav Gupta today termed the recent telephonic co

Dubais Gilded Gateway loses its Luster as the West Asian War hits Big

By T N Ashok For six decades, Dubai International Airport was the ultimate proof of concept: that a city conjured from desert sand could outshin

ABVP protests against Cluster University over exam date sheet

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 15: The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), Jammu Mahanagar today staged a protest against the Controll

JU VC releases book on innovation & sustainability

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 15: Vice Chancellor, University of Jammu (JU), Prof Umesh Rai, today released a book titled Innovation and Sus

Songsak jolo mande sootgiparangoni sak 15-ko police-rang rima

WILLIAMNAGAR: Adita salrangna skang, Songsak jolo donggipa Dagal Nachikol songo, beenni gita cholgri onggipa mande saksako, doke siatanio jak don

2 drug-peddlers arrested with 17 gms heroin

Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, Apr 15: The police arrested two drug-peddlers from Thannamandi area of district Rajouri today and recovered abou

Chibinang-o Miriam-ni statue-ko nisie galanina sak 6-ko rimaha

TURA: Reanggipa March jao, Garo Hills-o adita salrangna sosojengjeng ongangani somoio, akawe jolo donggipa Chibinang Bazar-o Miriam-ni statue ba

AI tool for inclusive development: Vice President

NEW DELHI, Apr 15 : Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Wednesday called for embracing artificial intelligence as a force for greater good, sayin

B R Ambedkars legacy honoured at UN HQ special event

UNITED NATIONS, Apr 15 : The legacy of B R Ambedkar and his ardent advocacy for cultivating constitutional morality was honoured at a special eve

Lucknow slum fire: Rajnath Singh directs relief efforts; Akhilesh demands high-level probe

LUCKNOW, Apr 15: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday expressed concern over a massive fire that

Garo Hills-ni songrangko Achik bimingchi mingchina NGCO dabia

TURA: Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC)-ni ningo Sixth Schedule ajao gaakgipa pilak songrangkon Achik bimingchi mingchina gita Niksa

SWGH-o Intensified Screening Drive-ko ongata

AMPATI: South West Garo Hills ajao Tuberculosis (TB), high blood pressure aro diabetes mangipa manderangko senggnang masina manna gita April-ni 1

Why is GreenTech Selective?

Editor, I write to express my deep resentment at the ongoing selective hunger strike undertaken by the Chairman, Greentech Foundation, Meghalaya.

When Tradition Excludes Ecology

THERE are many guardians of tradition in Meghalaya but few if any care about the ecology. Now the state even wants to fund studies on tracing the

Abhishek Sharma, Axar Patel added to NADA's RTP for second quarter of 2026

Abhishek and Axar have replaced Smriti Mandhana and Shreyas Iyer in the latest list of 348 sportspersons in the RTP who will be required to share

Shillong Bypoll 2026: Sympathy, Strategy, and Sanbor Shullai

By Bhogtoram Mawroh Over the last couple of weeks, there have been speculations that Sanbor Shullai, BJP MLA from South Shillong, is being projec

A Life Composed in Chords, Soil, and Care: The Legacy of Dr J.L Sailo Ryntathiang

By Maitphang Syiem Some people are known best not by their titles, but by what they did in the ordinary hours: the evenings after rounds, the mor

ED seizes assets worth over Rs 160 cr of Shyam group firm

34 medals in 16 years, Hockey Jharkhand has emerged as women's hockey powerhouse

Jharkhand has seen significant development in hockey infrastructure, particularly in the construction of astroturfs between 2014 and 2026

Assamese Miss Home On Rongali Bihu

Participants said music, particularly songs by Zubeen Garg, formed a key part of informal celebrations, with friends gathering to sing and dance,

At heart of ED's Bengal probe is an illegal transport challan system called 'Lala Pad'

Indias womens football team secures third place in FIFA Series Kenya 2026

Indias attacking intent paid dividends in the 18th minute when Nirmala Devi Phanjoubam floated in a corner from the right

AI In Telangana Schools

The School Education Department is rolling this out in partnership with Amazon Future Engineer and Pi Jam Foundation.

Letters to the Editor April 16, 2026

Average daily LPG bookings back to pre-conflict levels: Government

Infosys ropes in 7-time Grand Slam Champion Carlos Alcaraz as global brand ambassador

Gandhi Hospital Hit By Power Cuts, Patients Express Distress

The hospital RMO, who was on duty, explained that no doctor had proper sleep as they faced power cuts and generator overload problems on Tuesday

Adelbert flags Badri Rai link in resort project

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 15: North Shillong MLA Adelbert Nongrum on Wednesday strongly opposed the proposed Rs 300Rs 330 crore luxury reso

Womans murder: Accused killed victim in fit of rage

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 15: East Khasi Hills Police on Wednesday made a major disclosure in the murder of 39-year-old Eilang Phawa, claim

Pratibha Patil, Meira Kumar hail quota, call for inclusivity

Songsak PwD murder case: 15 accused held

From Our Correspondent WILLIAMNAGAR, April 15: In a major breakthrough in the murder of a Person with Disability (PwD) that took place on March 8

Man absconding for 39 years in rape case arrested

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Apr 15: A man accused in a rape case registered in 1987 was arrested in Budgam district on Wednesday, nearly 39

5-year-Old Girl Dies After Being Locked In Car

The victim, identified as Perni Sharanya, was the daughter of Sathish and Gayatri. Police said the child, while playing outside in the afternoon,

What is Bab el-Mandeb? The critical trade route Iran threatens to shut down

The Iran Red Sea trade threat has intensified sharply, with tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz falling below 10% of its normal daily vol

Govt places 7 AEEs as I/C Executive Engineers

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 15: The Jammu and Kashmir Government today ordered the adjustment of Seven In-Charge Executive Engineers (Mech

Justice Katakey files 37th interim report on coal illegalities

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 15: The Thirty-Seventh Interim Report has been filed by Justice (retd) B.P. Katakey Committee in connection with

Man arrested on minor daughters rape charges

From Our Correspondent NONGPOH, April 15: Ri-Bhoi police have arrested a man for allegedly sexually assaulting his nine-year-old daughter repeate

China Is Largest Trade Partner Again, Deficit At Record High

Indias exports declined to countries, including Netherlands, the UK, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, Australia, France, and South Africa.

Replace non-Garo villages with Garo names: GH group

From Our Correspondent TURA, April 15: Following the growing demand for deletion of non-tribal names from the GHADC electoral rolls, a new demand

Kindness is half the govt job done: CM

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 15: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Wednesday delivered a message that went beyond policy, funding, and infrast

Conrad urges teachers to look beyond routine classroom duties

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 15: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Wednesday urged teachers to look beyond routine classroom duties and recogn

City schools excel in CBSE exam

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 15: BK Bajoria School recorded a strong performance in the CBSE Class X Board Examinations, with 23 out of 80 stu

Follow BJPs Bihar Model And Merge AIADMK With It: Stalin

The DMK was working towards preventing such a situation and MPs had rushed to New Delhi with a view to stopping the passing of the Bill seeking t

17 years on, gallery owner convicted for Shahtoosh shawl export bid

Womens reservation and delimitation should be delinked

Womens reservation is a stand-alone step which requires a stand-alone law

US Treasury sent them letters!: Bessent reveals warning to Chinese banks over Iranian money flows

Aaditya Thackeray Dismisses Party Leadership Buzz

According to reports, Aaditya, who is currently the Yuva Sena chief, could be elevated as the party's working president on 19 June, which is the

Israel, U.S. goals 'identical'; prepared for any scenario: Netanyahu

Referring to ongoing operations in Bint Jbeil, a key Hezbollah stronghold in southern Lebanon, Mr. Netanyahu said Israeli forces were close to ov

Persian Proverb of the Day: 'When you let go of yourself, you return to your real self'here's a Persian proverb to ponder today

Rumi's profound wisdom suggests that releasing the ego and its attachments allows us to return to our authentic selves. This Persian saying highl

Opposition: Will oppose delimitation, it cuts share of south, NE

Parents And Children Join Bike Rally To Promote Helmet Use

The rally, led by Superintendent of Police P. Shabarish, began at the Town Police Station and passed through major thoroughfares in the town

Implications of increasing the size of the Lok Sabha

These Bills will have significant impact on the composition of Parliament and its functioning, and are being introduced with no public discussion

Govt counters oppn, says South will gain LS seats under new formula

'2011 Census Won't Be Basis For Allocation Of LS Seats'