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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

Indias Progress Against Naxalism: Tuhin Sinha Highlights Government Achievements

Mumbai, March 31: BJP spokesperson Tuhin Sinha stated on Monday that due to the strong political will of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Mi

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

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

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

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

Super Bazar Jammu to get modern makeover: Yasha Mudgal sets 25% growth goal

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 30: Commissioner Secretary, Cooperative Department, Yasha Mudgal, today chaired a comprehensive review meeting

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

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

Legislators raise several public interest issues

Zero Hour Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 30: Legislators today raised several issues during the Zero Hour concerning day to day governance an

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

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

Quote of the day by Clint Eastwood: 'You can't stop everything from happening. But we've gotten to a point where we're...' - lessons on life, humor and embracing uncertainty by The Man with No Name in Sergio Leone's Dollars Trilogy of Italian Spaghetti Western films

Quote of the day by Clint Eastwood: Clint Eastwood's quote humorously critiques society's obsession with excessive safety, highlighting life's in

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

US reopens embassy in Venezuela months after military operation to remove Maduro

WASHINGTON, Mar 30: The United States has formally reopened its embassy in Caracas, Venezuela, after the restoration of full diplomatic relations

ICRA expects GDP growth to moderate to 6.5 pc in FY27 amid West Asia conflict

NEW DELHI, Mar 30: ICRA on Monday said it estimates Indias GDP growth to moderate to 6.5 per cent in 2026-27, from 7.6 per cent in the current fi

District Jammu clinches overall Wushu Champion title

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 30: District Jammu emerged as the overall champion at 19th UT J&K Wushu Championship 2025, held at the

ED Files Supplementary Charges Against Five in Jharkhand MNREGA Scam

Ranchi, March 31: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a fourth supplementary chargesheet against five individuals in connection with the m

J&K UT Boxing Cship 2025-26 concludes

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 30: The J&K UT Boxing Championship 2025-26 concluded in a spectacular display of skill and sportsmanshi

Team Jammu finishes 3rd in Sub-Junior J&K UT Tennis Ball Cricket Cship

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 30: Team Jammu (Idpeans) delivered a commendable performance by securing the 3rd position in the Sub-Ju

Former PM Indira Gandhi's killers kin ran global drug cartel to fund Khalistan terror

Ravindra Jadeja Thrives in Pink Jersey, Delivers Double Blow to CSK

Guwahati, March 31: In IPL 2026, Ravindra Jadeja has made a striking change, trading his iconic yellow Chennai Super Kings (CSK) jersey for the p

AIIMS Delhi trained nurse Nisha Mehta appointed as Nepal health minister

Maharashtra Government Launches Initiative to Make Mumbai Slum-Free

Mumbai, March 31: In a significant move towards transforming Mumbai into a slum-free city, Maharashtras Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde annou

Cooperative Sector Decline

The latest data on cooperative societies in Jammu and Kashmir presents a troubling picture: nearly one-third of registered cooperatives are non-f

Mankotias bill on protection of Temples rejected as NC votes against it

Gul, Veeri withdraw bills on Govts assurance Avtar Bhat JAMMU, Mar 30: While Assembly today rejected BJP Legislator Balwant Singh Mankotias Bill

Celebrate Hanuman Jayanti: Visit These Famous Temples for Blessings and Relief from Struggles

New Delhi, March 31: Across India, temples dedicated to Lord Hanuman, the eleventh Rudra incarnation of Lord Shiva, are abundant. The belief is t

Mehbooba for united efforts to restore Assemblys dignity

NCs responsibility to fulfill poll promises Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 30: Former Chief Minister and PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Mond

Assembly conducted business for 15 hrs amid Opposition boycott: Speaker

No CAG report pending for the first time, and the Assembly has restored the financial scrutiny cycle, the Speaker said. Mr. Gupta also said that

Package-I of Jammu-Akhnoor 4-lane project to be completed today

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 30: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary, who holds charge of the Works Department, today said that the Ja

Umiam Lake-o five-star hotel kulina tik kaaniko dolrang jegala

SHILLONG: Meghalaya adokni Umiam Lake-o donggipa Lumpongdeng Island-o five-star luxury hotel aro spa kulina gita sorkarini tik kaaniko Meghalaya

Drugs jakkalgipa chadamberang batroroenganina Tura MP suk onggijaniko paraka

SHILLONG: Meghalaya adoko drugs ba pekatgipa samrangko jakkalgipa chadamberang batrorobaengani gimin Tura-ni Lok Sabha MP Saleng A Sangma, antang

J&K mandates online single window for Recruitment Rules

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 30: Government of Jammu and Kashmir has made it mandatory for all departments to process proposals related to

Sanjay Nirupam Supports Tough Stance on Illegal Immigration Amid Global Crisis

Mumbai, March 31: Sanjay Nirupam, spokesperson for Shiv Sena, has expressed strong support for Union Home Minister Amit Shahs firm stance on ille

Dalai Lama to visit Ladakh this summer

Excelsior Correspondent DHARAMSHALA, Mar 30: A delegation from Ladakh met the 14th Dalai Lama at his residence in Dharamsala today morning, reque

Kajinarangko gamjaengani asel GHADC-ko name chalaina manjaenga: Dy CEM

TURA: Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC)-ni ningo dingtang dingtang kamrangko kae chaenggiparang, bading chiwalgiparang, skulko chala

How the U.S.Israel Conflict with Iran Became a Gulf Crisis

B. S. Dara bsdara@gmail.com As Iran responds beyond its direct adversaries, the Gulf is no longer a bystander but a frontline bearing the conseq

Addl DC Anantnag suspended

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, March 30: The Lieutenant Governor today ordered suspension of Additional Deputy Commissioner Anantnag Sundeep Sing

15-Year-Old Vaibhav Suryavanshi Scores Fastest IPL Fifty in Just 15 Balls

Guwahati, March 31: In a thrilling match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, 15-year-old opener Vaibhav Suryavanshi achieved an incredible m

Rain and Dust Storms Hit Rajasthan, Weather Department Issues Alerts

Jaipur, March 31: Affected by an active western disturbance, several regions in Rajasthan experienced rain, hailstorms, and dust storms on Monday

Punjab Kings Coach Ricky Ponting Emphasizes Fresh Start for IPL 2026

New Chandigarh, March 31: Punjab Kings will kick off their IPL 2026 campaign on Tuesday at their home ground, the New International Stadium, agai

JKPC chief Sajad Lone highlights official data mismatch on poor population in J&Ks regions, seeks one definition

Speaking in the J&K Assembly, Mr. Lone said official datacontradicted its own figures on how many poor families live in the two regions of Kashmi

India Needs Energy Security

Editor, Apropos of the news Small eateries feel the heat of commercial LPG shortage. (ST March 30, 2026), the LPG crisis in India is directly lin

Meghalayas Rivers: A Death Knell

The Government of Meghalaya appears to be working only at the directive of the High Court or the National Green Tribunal (NGT) on the issue of ri

From Right not to die to Right to die with dignity

By Saurav Goyal As society evolves, individuals increasingly seek greater autonomy over their personal choices and life decisions. One important

Government Claims Success in Combating Naxalism Under PM Modis Leadership

New Delhi, March 31: BJP MP Shashank Mani has voiced support for Union Home Minister Amit Shahs recent statements on Naxalism in the Lok Sabha. H

'That's not what I said': Leavitt vs reporter over 'Trump threatening war crimes in Iran' question

Odisha Chief Minister Reviews Supply Chain of Essential Goods with District Collectors

Bhubaneswar, March 31: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi held a crucial meeting with district collectors on Monday to review the status of

ECI changing demography of Bengal by including voters from Bihar and U.P. in States electoral rolls claims TMC

The BJP wants to turn Bengal into Bihar, Uttar Pradesh by including voters from these states said Abhishek Banerjee. Mr. Banerjee, who was campai

Police Crack Down On Food Adulteration

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddys decision to establish a dedicated food safety system was hailed as commendable.

Delhi Takes First Step Towards Becoming Creative Delhi: CM Rekha Gupta

New Delhi, March 31: The International Film Festival held in Delhi concluded with an awards ceremony attended by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Lieu

Opposition questions Left-wing extremism debate in Lok Sabha; flags jobs crisis, Hindutva extremism & tribal concerns

4 Powerful books that will help you build strong discipline

Struggling with discipline? These four powerful books offer practical ways to build habits, stay consistent, and take control of your focus.

PM Modi to Inaugurate 20,000 Crore Projects During Gujarat Visit on March 31

New Delhi, March 31: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Gujarat on Tuesday, where he will inaugurate and lay the foundation for several proj

BJP puts up united front as Suvendu Adhikari files nomination for Nandigram

Once sidelined BJP leader Dilip Ghosh was seen alongside Suvendu as he went to file his nomination for the high stakes West Bengal Assembly elect

IBC amendments to speed up resolutions, boost stakeholder value, says Finance Minister

S&P 500 extends losing streak, Nasdaq slides, Dow Jones posts modest gains as oil prices rattle Wall Street here's how US stock market performed today

S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow Jones today: Wall Street experienced a mixed close as tech stocks fell and oil prices surged, despite reassurances from Fede

GHMC Chief Reviews KBR Flyover Works

Officials said steel fabrication for raft foundations would begin on Tuesday

Pakistani Attacks on Afghan Civilians Classified as War Crimes by Human Rights Organization

Kabul, March 31: The International Human Rights Foundation (IHRF) has called for an immediate halt to attacks by Pakistani forces on civilian are

Five-Way Contest in Darjeeling, Kalimpong, and Kurseong for West Bengal Elections

Kolkata, March 31: The West Bengal assembly elections are set to take place next month, with voting occurring in two phases across 294 seats. Mos

Employee torn between love and a big career break, called mean and unromantic

A data engineer's life-changing job offer in San Diego has created a dilemma, pitting his career ambition against his fiance's established physic

Pro-Jaish social sites circulate Masoods elder brothers death news

Heavy Rain and Floods in Afghanistan Claim 28 Lives and Injure 49

Kabul, March 31: Severe rainfall and flooding across several provinces in Afghanistan have resulted in the deaths of at least 28 people since Feb

SI Held In ACB Trap, Locals Celebrate

Victims alleged he routinely extorted money from villagers in the name of CCTV cameras and tortured people for bribes.

Telangana Assembly Urges Central Government to Act Against Ongoing Gulf War

Hyderabad, March 31: The Telangana Assembly unanimously passed a resolution on Monday, urging the central government to take initiatives to halt

Police Welfare Fuel Station Set Up

Officials noted that the petrol bunk has been established in collaboration with Indian Oil Corporation Limited to ensure quality fuel and efficie

Amit Shah says talks on with only active top Maoist, attacks Congress for Red ties

Outbreak of Measles in Bangladesh Claims 38 Young Lives Amid Rising Cases

Dhaka, March 31: Bangladesh is grappling with a measles outbreak, with six new patients exhibiting symptoms admitted to Chittagong Medical Colleg

PACL case: ED facilitates restitution of 455 properties worth 15,582 crore to Justice Lodha Committee

During the current financial year, the agency has attached assets worth about 26,324 Crore, taking the total attachment in the case so far to 27,

Transgender Amendment Bill gets President Murmus assent

A day after the Rajya Sabha passed the Bill, around 140 lawyers and feminists wrote to Ms. Murmu, urging her not to grant assent to the Bill, poi

Jitan Ram Manjhi Critiques Rahul Gandhis Frequent Absences

New Delhi, March 31: Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi has taken a jab at Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha.

7 trending books everyone is talking about right now

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Rajasthan Royals Begin IPL 2026 Campaign with a Victory

Guwahati, March 31: Rajasthan Royals (RR) kicked off their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 campaign with a resounding victory. They defeated Che

Continued neglect of schools resented

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 30: The Meghalaya School Welfare Development Association (MSWDA) on Monday expressed serious concern over the gov

Meghalaya Nuggets

Seng Khasi Kmie commences Shad Suk Mynsiem preps with traditional ritual SHILLONG, March 30: The Seng Khasi Kmie (SKK) on Monday performed the tr