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Iran-Israel war LIVE: U.S. bombs targets on Irans oil export hub Kharg Island

The American military earlier ordered 2,500 Marines and an amphibious assault ship to West Asia, in a major addition of forces in the region afte

LIVE: US Bombs Irans Kharg Island as War Escalates

As the United States intensified its bombing of Iran, Tehran launched a new wave of drone and missile attacks on Israel and its Gulf neighbours

Judge blocks subpoenas against Fed Chair Powell, DOJ to appeal

A US judge has stopped subpoenas targeting Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The judge ruled the criminal probe was an improper attempt to pre

Morning Digest: U.S. bombs targets on Irans oil export hub Kharg Island; Indian-flagged LPG carrier crosses Strait of Hormuz; and more

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Trump says US struck military targets on Iran's Kharg Island, key oil export hub

United States forces struck military targets on Iran's Kharg Island. President Donald Trump warned of further action against oil infrastructure i

Trump says U.S. forces destroyed military targets on Irans Kharg Island that handles oil exports

U.S. President also said the U.S. Navy would start escorting tankers through the straits very soon to restore oil exports

No LPG shortage, government urges shift to PNG amid Gulf crisis

In the wake of the Gulf War, India is grappling with a shortage of LPG cylinders. However, the government remains steadfast, promising ample cook

US-Israel Iran War Live: US striking 'every military target' on Kharg Island as Iran launches fresh missiles

CM Mamata announces development boards for marginalised communities ahead of Bengal Assembly polls

The announcement comes days after President Droupadi Murmu stated that the West Bengal government was not serious about development of Scheduled

AESL signs MoU with BSF and Indian Army to support personnel and their families

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 13: In order to support the welfare of Army personnel and their families, Aakash Educational Services Limited

NHPC conferred with CII HR Excellence Award for 2025-26

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 13: NHPC, a Navratna enterprise was today conferred with CII HR Excellence Award for 2025-26 in acknowledgemen

ICAI J&K Branch delegation calls on IT (Exemptions) Commr in Chandigarh

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 13: A delegation of the Managing Committee of the Jammu and Kashmir Branch of the Northern India Regional Coun

Economic Stabilisation Fund will help govt respond better, says Sitharaman

India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman revealed a Rs 1 lakh crore Economic Stabilisation Fund. This fund will help the government manage ext

US opens trade probe into India, EU, China and others over forced labour policies

The United States has initiated a trade probe into sixty nations, including India, China, the EU, UK, and Japan. This investigation scrutinizes p

Trump administration set to receive $10 billion fee for brokering TikTok deal, WSJ reports

Balkrishna inaugurates Zebrafish-Drosophila Research Lab

Excelsior Correspondent HARIDWAR, Mar 13: A state-of-the-art Zebrafish and Drosophila Research Laboratory was inaugurated here today at Patanjali

Student from Ludhiana dies fighting Russia's war

Why has US attacked Kharg Island, where is it located, and why is it very important for Iran? Donald Trump warning explained. Here's if US will take control of island

Why has US attacked Kharg Island, where is it located, and why is it very important for Iran? The strike was announced by Donald Trump. US forces

Tecumseh Products plans to bring new compressor platforms to India

The company eyes higher double digit growth over five years

BJP: Infiltrators from B'desh behind Meghalaya violence

The BJP has blamed alleged Muslim infiltrators from Bangladesh for recent violence in Meghalaya's West Garo Hills, citing demographic shifts and

Trump Says US Bombed Iran's Kharg Island, Threatens Oil Infrastructure

US President Donald Trump on Friday Said on Friday that the United States carried out strikes against every military target on Iran's Kharg Islan

Growing Aspirations for the Civil Services in Jammu and Kashmir

Vijay Hashia iamvhashia@gmail.com Among the most aspirational careers for young Indians today, the Indian Administrative Services (IAS) continues

Mathematics in Music: An Interdisciplinary Bridge

Prof. Raj Shree Dhar dharrajshree@gmail.com It is often said that mathematics is the language of the universe and music is the language of the so

SRDC to be renamed, irregularities under AAP to be probed: CM Rekha Gupta

During the meeting, the board reviewed Shahjahanabad Redevelopment Corporations functioning under the previous government

CBI questions Anil Ambani's son in Rs 228 crore bank fraud case

In Sabarimala U-turn, Kerala backs tradition on entry of women

Centre approves Rs 330.34 cr for J&K as additional financial assistance

Relief over and above funds released under SDRF Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 13: The Central Government today approved Rs 1,912.99 crore as

Sounds of bombs, gunfire thing of past, BJP ensured lasting peace in NE: PM

Cong signed accords for selfish political interests GUWAHATI, Mar 13: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that sounds of bombs and gunfir

Seven dead, 92 inmates infected with herpes virus at overcrowded Jalpaiguri correctional home

About 92 inmates have been infected in the outbreak of the Herpes Simplex Virus between August 20, 2025 and March 9, 2026. Seven persons infected

Cabinet clears 18 pc increase in transport fares; hike in allowances of Ministers, MLAs, others

46 posts for GMC-J, 90 for GMC-S raise eyebrows; BJP silent Promotion of two officers gets nod Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Mar 13: The Omar Abdullah Ca

Govt wants Parliament sittings on March 28, 29

Abhishek Sharma pays obeisance at Mata Vaishno Devi shrine after T20 WC triumph

Excelsior Sports Correspondent REASI, Mar 13: Following Indias victory in the T20 World Cup, star opener Abhishek Sharma paid a visit to the reve

Preserve Jammus rich heritage, connect new generation to their roots: LG

Calls upon youth to serve literature, culture Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, Mar 13: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday urged the practiti

VK Saxena takes oath as 4th LG of Ladakh, pledges sustainable development

Excelsior Correspondent LEH, Mar 13: Vinai Kumar Saxena today took oath as the fourth Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh at a c

Societys active role crucial for empowerment of divyangjans for Viksit Bharat: President Murmu

NEW DELHI, Mar 13 : President Droupadi Murmu on Friday called for the active involvement of society in the empowerment of persons with disabiliti

China to provide USD 200,000 for victims of bomb attack on Iranian school

BEIJING, Mar 13: China on Friday said it will provide USD 200,000 in emergency humanitarian assistance to the students killed in an airstrike on

BJP holds day-long organisational meeting to strengthen party structure

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 13: To review party activities and further strengthen the organisational structure across the Union Territory,

India evaluating US Section 301 probe against 16 trading partners

NEW DELHI, Mar 13: India is evaluating the US announcement to initiate investigations under Section 301 against 16 trading partners, and will res

SAI to hold induction trials for STC Jammu from Mar 16

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 13: The Sports Authority of India (SAI) Training Centre Jammu, in collaboration with the Jammu and Kash

No separate NEET-PG reservation for Ladakh in AIQ: Centre *4% quota given in J&K since 2022

Govind Sharma JAMMU, Mar 13: The Union Government today said that there is no provision for any separate reservation for Ladakh in the All India

NC MPs meet Prez Murmu, seek restoration of statehood

Protection of job rights among other demands Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Mar 13: National Conference MPs in the Rajya Sabha on Friday met

Darjeeling DM transferred days after protocol lapse row during President Murmus visit

The administrative reshuffle came hours after reports surfaced that the Home Ministry was considering seeking the services of the two officers in

HC indicates it may not give bail, poaching accused withdraws plea

Help farmers shift from paddy to pulses, SC suggests to govt

Uttam Nagar clash: Delhi police issue takedown notices against inflammatory content

During the course of the probe, authorities also found that some individuals were allegedly attempting to mobilise funds by circulating misleadin

Meerut SSP: Will nix passports if namaz on roads

Yuva Jatt Sabha forms new Core Committee

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 13: The Yuva Jatt Sabha (YJS) has announced restructuring with the formation of its new Core Committee, under

SKIMS revamps Cancer Consortium to strengthen research

Irfan Tramboo SRINAGAR, Mar 13: The Sher-e-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), Soura, has reconstituted the Cancer Consortium for the

AIIMS Jammu performs complex surgery on patient with large adrenal tumor

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 13: The Department of Surgical Oncology at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Jammu has successfu

Nurturing Future Leadership Program concludes at IIM Jammu

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 13: The Indian Institute of Management Jammu concluded the Nurturing Future Leadership Program (NFLP) Batch 1

BSNL pensioners welfare reviewed in Ganderbal

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Mar 13: Senior officials of the Controller of Communication Accounts (CCA) undertook a visit to Ganderbal to in

West-Iea cant Dictate Energy Policy Diesel still vital for india

shivaji sarkar Indias energy policy cannot be dictated by Euro-centric carbon targets designed for wealthy, post-industrial economies. The recent

Grant ownership rights to cultivating farmers: BSP

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 13: J&K unit of Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), has strongly demanded that farmers who have been cultivating land f

Drug peddler held with heroin-like substance from Tallab Tillo area

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 13: An alleged drug peddler was arrested with 8 grams of heroin-like substance from Tallab Tillo area here tod

MLA Bahu inaugurates development works in Ward No. 48, Gorkha Nagar

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 13 : Continuing his commitment towards strengthening basic infrastructure in the constituency, MLA Bahu Ch Vik

Abu Dhabi police arrest 45 people of various nationalities for filming, spreading misinformation on Iran attacks

They were also accused of spreading inaccurate and misleading information, which could incite public opinion and spread rumours within the commun

Trans bill drops 'self-perceived identity' clause

Vizag Streets Awash With Flowers, But Butterflies Are Missing

A proof of this dichotomy is not far but in Vizag itself. Indira Gandhi Zoological Park (IGZP) of the city offers a model of ecological foresight

Sigma Advanced Systems Completes $15-Million Extrovis Divestment

The divestment forms part of Sigmas portfolio rationalisation strategy, and the company has transformed into a pureplay aerospace and defence pla

Pentagon elevates investigation into Iran school strike

The head of U.S. Central Command, Admiral Brad Cooper, ordered the 15-6 probe last week after the initial review was completed. The outside offic

IIT-H Launches Countrys First AI Chemical Engineering MTech

The programmes aim to address the growing use of digital tools such as artificial intelligence, advanced simulations and data analytics in indust

SC: Mandatory period leave may deter firms from hiring women

Zelenskyy criticises US waiver on Russian oil sanctions

Paris, March 13: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticized the US decision to grant a 30-day waiver on sanctions against Russian oil, ca

Exercise LAMITIYE-2026: India and Seychelles carry out joint military exercise

A series of professional interactions, tactical discussions and practical drills have been conducted as part of the exercise. Operational demonst

Why are US stock market indexes down today, and will S&P 500, Dow Jones and Nasdaq stay in red or turn green again? Wall Street crash, biggest losers, gainers, analysts insights, market outlook

Why are US stock market indexes down today, and will S&P 500, Dow Jones and Nasdaq stay in red or turn green again? Wall Street closed lower as o

Retention rate below 50% in BMC schools, finds report

According to the report, titled State of Municipal Education in Mumbai, during the period, the transition of students from Class 8 to Class 9 dec

Centre Seeks Darjeeling DM, Siliguri Police Chief For Deputation After Prez Protocol Breach, WB Govt Refuses

Chief minister Mamata Banerjee however rejected the Centre's requisition, transferred Mr Mishra from the post of Darjeeling DM and brought him in

KKR rope in Zimbabwes Blessing Muzarabani

Kolkata, March 13: Three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders on Friday announced the signing of lanky Zimbabwe pacer Blessing Muzarabani ahead o

Pant eyes stronger LSG in IPL 2026

New Delhi, March 13: Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant shared a pep talk with the new joinees in the franchise ahead of the IPL 2026, say

IPL 2026 could be Dhonis last: Pathan

New Delhi, March 13: Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan believes the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League could mark the final appeara

ST certificate-ni bidingo nengnikanirangko namatgen ine CM kurachaka

Garo Hills-o tomtomaniko rakkichina didia TURA: Scheduled Tribe (ST) certificate-o nangchakegipa kamrangko National Peoples Party (NPP) namatgen

Preeti cements her dominance with another sprint gold

New Delhi, March 13: Double Paris Paralympics medallist Preeti Pal exploded off the blocks with unrelenting grit to storm to an emphatic victory

Rankireddys shoulder pain forces Indian pair to pull out of Swiss Open

Basel, March 13: Top-seeded Indian mens doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty pulled out of the Swiss Open here on Friday ahe

Russell and Mercedes dominate again in qualifying for F1s China sprint

Shanghai, March 13: George Russell praised his Mercedes as a joy to drive as he took pole for the sprint race at the Chinese Grand Prix on Friday

Tehran: Will allow Indian ships to pass; PM Modi says Iran a friend

MP Govt Hikes Stipend Of Junior Doctors

The decision will come into force on April one, according to Madhya Pradesh deputy chief minister Dr Rajendra Shukla, who holds the health portfo

Cgarh: 2-Day Adi Parab 2026 Kicks Off , To Showcase Art And Culture Of Tribal Races Of India

The programme is being held by the state tribal development department jointly with the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.

US Deploys B-2 Bombers For Operation Against Iran

The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) on Friday said B-2 stealth bombers have taken off to carry out a mission as part of Operation Epic Fu

Waltair Division Holds Railway Week Award Function

Addressing the gathering, the DRM said the Rail Seva Puraskar celebrations provide an opportunity to review the performance of various railway un

Stranded Iran navy ship crew fly out of Kochi

I don't want to go to prison: JD Vance refuses to reveal classified talks with Trump on Iran war

Leveraging AI For Improved Work Productivity And Business Efficiency, A Five-Day Event

The initiative aims to equip entrepreneurs with practical knowledge and tools related to AI that can enhance workplace productivity and improve b

Prez row: Centre asks Bengal to send DM, police chief to Delhi

U.S. offers $10 million reward for information on Iran's supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei, senior officials

In addition to the supreme leader, the U.S. is seeking information about Irans security chief Ali Larijani, Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib,

Quote of the Day by Rumi: 'Everything in the universe is within you'Top quotes by the 13th-century Persian poet and Sufi mystic

Rumi, a 13th-century Persian poet and mystic, emphasized inner wisdom with his quote, Everything in the universe is within you. Ask all from your

Word of the day: Accouterment

Accouterment meaning: Accouterment refers to supplementary items that complete a main object or activity, extending beyond the essential. Origina

Four injured as car rams divider in Hyderabads Bahadurpura

Hyderabad:Four people, including call centre employees and a pedestrian, were injured early on Saturday, March 14, after a speeding vehicle alleg

Cyber Complaints Dip In City, Says Sajjanar

Speaking at the Cyber Simba volunteer orientation programme, Sajjanar urged citizens to actively spread awareness on cyber safety to prevent peop

US preparing for a surprise ground offensive like Venezuela in Iran, and how to get $10 mn reward for info on Iran new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei? Here's which Iranian officials will US target next

US preparing for a surprise ground offensive like Venezuela in Iran, and how to get $10 million reward for info on Iran new Supreme Leader Mojtab

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