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Trump claims Iran wants to make a deal; Iran denies any talks

Tensions remain high as missile alerts were reported in northern Israel and Israeli forces struck Beiruts southern suburbs targeting Hezbollah.

HC to decide maintainability of pleas on Bhadrachalam temple ritual changes

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court on Monday, March 23, stated that it must first determine the maintainability of petitions challenging changes

Iran-Israel war LIVE: Israel pounds south Beirut, says it has captured Hezbollah members

U.S. President Donald Trump hailed very good talks with an unidentified Iranian official after abruptly shelving plans for fresh attacks, even as

Trump tours Elvis Presleys Graceland, says Elvis 'would be very happy' with lower crime in Memphis

Quote of the Day by Confucius: 'The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to'Inspiring quotes by the first teacher in China

Confucius, an ancient Chinese philosopher, offered timeless wisdom on personal excellence. His teachings emphasize inner drive, self-improvement,

Word of the day - Unassailability

Unassailability signifies an absolute state of being impossible to challenge or refute, conveying ultimate security and credibility. This term, r

U.S Stock Market: Five factors to watch out on Tuesday as Dow Jones, S&P 500, Nasdaq make biggest single-day percentage gains in nearly two months

U.S. Stock Market: Small-cap Russell 2000 outperformed large-cap indexes on Monday to finish up 2.3 per cent, making bigger gains than Dow Jones,

EU and Australia agree on text of free trade pact, announce a new defence partnership

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese signed the agreement at the Australian Parliame

Morning Digest: Centre mulls delimitation based on 2011 Census to fast-track Womens Reservation Act; Netanyahu says spoke with Trump, vows to protect Israel's interests, and more

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US, Iran and Israel send conflicting signals on peace prospects

US President Donald Trump claims strong talks with Iran are underway for peace. Iran's parliament speaker denies this, calling Trump's statements

Trump announces very good Iran talks denied by Tehran

U.S. negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner may meet an Iranian delegation for talks in Pakistan as soon as this week, with Vice President J

U.S. weather forecast update heatwave alert: Heat dome in 14 states as temperature boils in California, Arizona, Nevada, Kansas, other areas

Heat dome in which high pressure is acting like a pot lid trapping hot air over a region will leave Flagstaff, Arizona, with 11 or 12 straight

Airport TSA wait times hit 4 hours as air travel in U.S. becomes nightmare. Here's what American flyers must do before flying

Crowded airport checkpoints due to a funding standoff on Capitol Hill, and President Donald Trump's decision to deploy Immigration and Customs En

Valero Refinery explosion: What happened in Valero Port Arthur, and why the shelter-in-Place Order?

A loud explosion rocked Port Arthur, Texas, Monday evening, sending a thick plume of smoke skyward from the Valero refinery. Residents reported a

Iran War Live Updates: Two Iran gas facilities hit despite Trumps pause on energy strikes as conflict set to touch month-long mark

From India to Italy, Trumps Iran war is rippling through the world economy

The USIsrael war in Iran is sending shockwaves through the global economy, pushing up prices of oil, gas and key industrial inputs, and raising f

SC: Keep cops out of custody battle of kid

The Supreme Court has strongly condemned a family court's decision to involve police in a child custody dispute, calling it atrocious, unethical

SC seeks accused's asset info in 3,700cr Noida ponzi fraud

The Supreme Court has demanded asset details of close relatives from both sides of a woman accused in a Rs 3,700 crore ponzi scam before consider

Morning Brief Podcast: HDFCs Governance Ghost: What Triggered Atanu Chakrabortys Exit?

Quote of the day by Blake Lively: 'Its the choice. You have to wake up every day and say, Theres no reason today cant be the best day of my life.' Timeless lessons by It Ends with Us star and Ryan Reynolds wife

Quote of the day by Blake Lively highlights the idea of daily choice and mindset. The quote explains how people can shape their day through inten

Iran denies talks with US after Trump postpones strikes on power grid

Iran denies talks with the United States. President Trump postponed a threat to bomb Iran's power grid. He cited productive discussions with Iran

Pentagon officials weigh deployment of airborne troops for Iran war

American military leaders are contemplating sending a combat brigade from the 82nd Airborne Division to Iran. This move is part of prudent planni

Donald Trump pauses Iran strikes, proposes 5-day ceasefire amid conflicting talk claims

US President Donald Trump has announced a temporary five-day suspension of military strikes on Iran, framing it as a step towards constructive di

PM Modi invokes Covid resolve to tackle West Asia crisis

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sounded the alarm on potential global destabilization stemming from the turmoil in West Asia. He called for nati

Quote of the Day by Aristotle: 'The high-minded man must care more for'Inspiring quotes by the father of Political Science

Aristotle, a Greek philosopher, believed truth matters more than public approval. His life and teachings highlight intellectual courage and the p

Plea in SC challenges gender bias in Parsi interfaith marriages

Guard against bids to hit internal security: PM

Cong slams PM's Parl statement, seeks debate

Quote of the day by Jane Fonda: 'Its never too late never too late to start over, never too late to be happy.' Life lessons by actor known for her performance in comedic roles

Quote of the day by Jane Fonda highlights the message that it is never too late to start over or find happiness. The quote of the day today expla

Jaishankar, Rubio discuss energy security crisis

India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar discussed the West Asia conflict and its economic impact, including energy security, with his US

Dealing with crisis guided by India's interests, says PM

Prime Minister Modi asserted India's unwavering focus on national interests amidst West Asian conflict, prioritizing peace and dialogue. He highl

EAM Jaishankar reiterates commitment to stronger Russia ties

Sat Sharma highlights J&Ks religious, border tourism potential in Rajya Sabha

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Mar 23: J&K BJP President and MP (Rajya Sabha), Sat Sharma, highlighted the immense potential of religious and

Viksit Bharat 2047 Who Will Teach the Nation We Want to Become?

Meenu Gupta mguptadps@gmail.com Nations are not built in boardrooms or announced through policy declarations. They are built quietly, every day,

Full Court Reference held to bid farewell to Justice Javed Iqbal Wani

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Mar 23: A Full Court Reference was held in the Court Room of the Chief Justice at the Srinagar Wing of High Cou

Indias largest Pregnancy Study to develop AI solutions for preterm births: Dr Jitendra

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Mar 23: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and MoS PMO, Pe

Books presented to LG

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 23: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha was today presented with a book authored by Brig. Dr Vijay Sagar Dheman (R

Anti-graft agencies meet to chart group's strategic roadmap

India hosts a key meeting of the Global Operational Network of Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Authorities. Investigative agencies from 135 count

Role of Primary Class teachers in nation building

Radha Krishan Sharma rksharma5576@gmail.com Ilm ki shamma se roshan hai jahan ka har raaz, Ustad ka kirdar hai roshni ka aaghaz.. Education is th

DM Jammu directs for intensified efforts for drug free panchayats

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 23: District Magistrate Jammu, Dr. Rakesh Minhas today chaired a meeting of the District Level NCORD Committee

Former Tehsildar convicted in trap case after 15-years trial

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 23: The court of Special Judge Anti-Corruption, Srinagar, presided over by Special Judge Tasleem Arief, has co

Centre to bring bill to control assets of lapsed FCRA entities

The government is introducing a bill to amend the FCRA, enabling the takeover of foreign-funded assets when an organization's registration is can

PM Modi not just a person but an idea, institution: Shivraj

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling him an idea and an institution after Modi surpassed 8,931 days

Quote of the Day by Princess Diana: 'Everyone needs to be valued. Everyone has the'Inspiring quotes by the Princess of Wales celebrated for her extensive humanitarian work

Princess Diana's enduring quote, Everyone needs to be valued. Everyone has the potential to give something back, highlights her belief in univers

Will Israel annex southern Lebanon soon? Israel Lebanon conflict, Litani River border plan, Hezbollah war escalation explained

Will Israel annex southern Lebanon soon? The statement by Bezalel Smotrich on shifting Israels border to the Litani River has raised concerns. Th

CBI, ED showing reluctance in ADAG probe: SC

The Supreme Court has expressed strong disapproval of probe agencies' perceived hesitation in investigating Anil Ambani's ADAG group for alleged

J&K Table Tennis team shines in National Cship

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU), Mar 23: On the opening day of the 87th Inter-State Sub-Junior & Cadet National Table Tennis Championships,

SC: Mamata government hell-bent on impeding Kolkata Metro project

The Supreme Court sternly criticized the West Bengal government for obstructing the Kolkata Metro Orange Line's completion, calling their appeal

Scholarships, books distributed to needy students in Jammu

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 23: Helpline Humanity & Saraswathi Education and Cultural Charitable Trust organized its 9th Annual Scholarshi

ESI Medical Camp held

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 23: Rich Harvest School (RHS) organized an ESI Medical Camp for the benefit of its staff under the expert guid

Inter-Zone painting competition held

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 23: The National Incredible Literacy Mission (NILM) Jammu conducted Phase-I of its Inter-Zone Level Painting C

AITA CS-7 U-18 commences

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 23: The AITA Championship Series (CS-7), hosted by the Jammu & Kashmir Lawn Tennis Association (JKLTA)

Who is Ronnie Taylor and how did he get involved in brawl with Reacher star Alan Ritchson? Full explainer on Tennessee fight, investigation and neighbour statement

Who is Ronnie Taylor and how did he get involved in brawl with Reacher star Alan Ritchson? The incident began over motorcycle riding in a Tenness

Belief and security key to his calmness, says Shubman Gill

AHMEDABAD, Mar 23: Gujarat Titans skipper Shubman Gill has said that the calmness in his game comes from being himself and having belief and secu

Golden Hour Lifeline

The launch of the PM-Road Accident Victims Hospitalisation and Assured Treatment (PM-RAHAT) Scheme marks a significant intervention in Indias roa

NPCIL Opens Applications for 337 Apprentice Positions, Deadline April 6

Gandhinagar, March 24: The Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) has announced a significant opportunity for young job seekers. The

Alex Davis Steps Down as Warwickshire Captain; Ed Barnard Takes Over

New Delhi, March 24: Alex Davis has resigned from his position as captain of Warwickshire. Ed Barnard will take over this role across all formats

NIA raids at multiple locations across J&K in Delhi blast case

Fayaz Bukhari SRINAGAR, Mar 23: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) today conducted searches at multiple locations across Jammu and Kashmir a

Blast rocks house of ex-Sarpanch in Ghagwal

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 23: A blast took place outside the house of former Sarpanch at village Rasath in Ghagwal area of Samba distric

Police books hotelier for concealing stay of foreigners

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Mar 23: Police have registered a case against a hotel for allegedly concealing the stay of foreign nationals in

Sibling among 3 dead, 5 injured as car rolls down in Mahore

Excelsior Correspondent REASI, Mar 23: In a tragic road accident in Mahore area, teen-age sibling among three persons lost their lives while five

NDA reaches seat sharing agreement in TN

CHENNAI, Mar 23: The AIADMK-led NDA in Tamil Nadu on Monday finalised seat-sharing arrangement for key constituents of the alliance for the April

India seeking dialogue, diplomacy; disruption of Strait of Hormuz unacceptable: PM on West Asia

NEW DELHI, Mar 23: Asserting that India is advocating dialogue and diplomacy to resolve the West Asia crisis, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Mon

Key operative of terror network held in Delhi

NEW DELHI, Mar 23: Delhi Polices Special Cell has arrested a key operative of Pakistan-based terrorist Shahzad Bhattis network and busted a modul

Pak: 95th death anniversary of Bhagat Singh, comrades observed in Lahore

LAHORE, Mar 23: The 95th death anniversary of Indian revolutionary leader Bhagat Singh and his two comrades was observed here on Monday. The Bhag

Gold prices plummet by over 10 pc

NEW DELHI, Mar 23: Gold prices plummeted sharply by more than 10 per cent to Rs 1.29 lakh per 10 grams in futures trade on Monday amid a global s

NIA Conducts Extensive Raids in Jammu and Kashmir Following Delhi Blast Investigation

New Delhi, March 24: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has launched a series of extensive raids across multiple locations in Jammu and Kash

Strengthening Ties: P. Kumaran Meets Prak Sokhonn to Enhance India-Cambodia Cooperation

Phnom Penh, March 24: P. Kumaran, Secretary (East) of Indias Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), met with Prak Sokhonn, Cambodias Deputy Prime Mi

African Athletes Dominate Wuhan Marathon in 2026

Beijing, March 24: The 2026 Wuhan Marathon took place on March 22 in Wuhan, the capital of Hubei Province in central China. African athletes swep

Conflict posing unprecedented challenges for India, PM Modi tells Parliament

Prime Minister Modi highlighted India's stance on the West Asia conflict in Parliament. He stressed opposition to attacks on infrastructure and t

Japan Urged to Confront the History of Comfort Women

Beijing, March 24: During the 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, independent UN experts and representatives from China and

Foetus Found In Fridge At Kerala Flat, Case Filed Against Couple

During the search, police found a green box marked AMY inside the refrigerator, in which a foetus, was kept, the FIR said.

Kerala Assembly Elections: 676 Candidates File Nominations Ahead of April Polls

Thiruvananthapuram, March 24: A total of 676 candidates have submitted their nomination papers for the Kerala Assembly elections, scheduled for A

Two Arrested in Major Telegram-Based Investment Scam in New Delhi

New Delhi, March 24: In a significant breakthrough, cyber police in New Delhis Shahdara district have arrested two individuals involved in a majo

Markets React to Trumps Decision to Halt Attacks, Oil Prices Drop

Washington, March 24: President Donald Trumps announcement to pause attacks on Iran has led to a decline in oil prices and a surge in market acti

Is X down? Thousands report login issues as platform faces widespread disruption

Users are experiencing significant difficulties with X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, with widespread issues reported on Downdetector.

Indian Companies Plan Over 11 Lakh Crore Capital Investment for FY 2026: Government

New Delhi, March 24: The government announced on Monday that Indian companies, collectively known as India Inc., have laid out plans for capital

Chinas Development Forum Unveils Key Policy Directions

Beijing, March 24: The China Development Forum 2026 was held on March 22 and 23 in Beijing. This years theme was China During the 15th Five-Year

2 India-flagged tankers clear Hormuz; Iran denies taking ransom

Two Indian-flagged LPG tankers, Jag Vasant and Pine Gas, carrying substantial cooking gas, successfully navigated the war-torn Strait of Hormuz.

Chinas Engineering Machinery Exports Surge by 33.4%

Beijing, March 24: Chinas engineering machinery industry has reported a significant increase in exports during the first two months of this year.

PM Modi: India has strategic petro reserves of over 53 lakh tonne

Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured that the government is actively working to maintain uninterrupted supplies of essential commodities like pet

Tensions Rise in Jharkhand Village Over Rumors of Animal Remains

Dhanbad, March 24: Tensions escalated in the Singiyatand village of Dhanbad, Jharkhand, following rumors about the discovery of animal remains. O

RGHA Girls Team Clinches Bholath Hockey Cup with 5-1 Victory Over GNDU

Jalandhar, March 24: The Roundglass Hockey Academy (RGHA) girls team triumphed over Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU) Amritsar with a commanding 5

China Invites US Businesses to Explore Opportunities and Deepen Cooperation

Beijing, March 24: Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng welcomed US enterprises to seize growth opportunities in China and deepen mutually beneficial c

What you eat in your 40s may determine how your brain would function later in life

A study published in JAMA Neurology, tracking over 1.5 lakh adults, has found that healthier diets in midlife are associated with better memory a

Chinese Minister Emphasizes Accelerating Innovative Development of Future Industries

Beijing, March 24: At the annual China Development Forum 2026, Li Qiang, Chinas Minister of Industry and Information Technology, announced plans

Harshvardhan Rane Reflects on His Journey While Shooting Force 3 with John Abraham

Mumbai, March 24: Actor Harshvardhan Rane is currently making headlines for his role in the upcoming film Force 3. The shooting has commenced in

14 polling stations across T.N. to be in high-rise buildings or group housing societies

Five such polling stations would be in Chennai district

Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan Reunite for Bhoot Bangla After 25 Years

Mumbai, March 24: After 25 years, Akshay Kumar and director Priyadarshan are set to bring laughter back to the big screen with their upcoming fil

Habibul Bashar Appointed Head of Bangladesh Cricket Board Selection Committee

New Delhi, March 24: The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has appointed former captain Habibul Bashar as the head of its newly formed four-member s