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Surya Uday: Plucky New Zealand stand in the way of Indias date with history

AHMEDABAD, Mar 7: An insanely talented and incredibly consistent Indian cricket team will carry the weight of a nations hopes in its pursuit of h

Women Leading J&Ks Socio-Economic Shift

Ankit Patel ankitpatelkonch508@gmail.com To grasp the grit of J&Ks startup boom, look at 23-year-old Prathishtha V Johar from Poonch. Forgoing a

Seismic map rollback hits quake readiness: Experts

India's decision to withdraw its updated seismic zonation map and earthquake design code has alarmed experts, who fear it weakens national prepar

Why Womens Dental Health Deserves the Spotlight

Dr Gautam Sharma dr.gautam.sharma@gmail.com As we celebrate International Womens Day on 8th March, we speak of empowerment, equality, leadership

Dr Jitendra reviews Island projects with experts, Ocean technologists

Excelsior Correspondent KAVARATTI, LAKSHADWEEP, Mar 7 : Union Minister for Earth Sciences and Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh reviewed

Prime objective to make J&K vibrant, spiritual heart of nation: LG

UT emerging center of knowledge, art, philosophy *Heli-services for Shiv Khori to start in April Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 7: Lieutenant

Shah defeats Oli, RSP set to form next Govt in Nepal

KATHMANDU, Mar 7: RSPs Balendra Shah on Saturday defeated four-time PM K P Sharma Oli by a huge margin and set to form the next Government in Nep

DGP Nalin Prabhat reviews security situation in Pulwama

Excelsior Correspondent PULWAMA, Mar 7: Director General of Police (DGP) J&K, Nalin Prabhat reviewed the security situation and policing measures

Regime change must be peoples choice: Omar on Nepal polls

Hope India wins T20 World Cup Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 7: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today welcomed the elections in Nepal, saying th

CM felicitates frontline electric utility workers at Lineman Diwas

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 7: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today presided over Lineman Diwas celebration at Convention Centre here. Organ

SEC to initiate preparations for Panchayat polls with high-level meeting tomorrow

Revision of rolls to start with April 1, 2026 as cut-off date *Municipal voter lists to be taken from SIR Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Mar 7: The State

Are We Celebrating Her Enough?

Dr Daisy Parihar daisy.parihar@gmail.com Every year on International Womens Day, the world dresses itself in celebration. Social media timelines

LG extends greeting on International Womens Day

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 7: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, has greeted the women of Jammu Kashmir on the occasion of the Internation

Women a driving force behind progress of society: Sakeena

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 7: Minister for Education, Social Welfare, Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo today remarked that wome

Government takes steps to train 85,000 chip designers in 315 institutions

India's Chips to Startups programme is training engineers in semiconductor design. Students from 315 institutions are gaining hands-on experience

CM, FOCUS+ aro Green Meghalaya cheque-ko sualanga

Ampati: Chief Minister of Meghalaya, Conrad K Sangma, daal Students Field Ampati-o South West Garo Hills District Administration-ni gita FOCUS+ p

GH-oni badingchiwalrangko chelchakchina ASPF, Assam CM-ko molmolata

Tura: Assam-ni sima ari jolrango Garo Hills-oni Achik badingchiwalgiparangni naljokanina chanchina nanggipa ongani gimin Achik State Peoples Fron

Meghalaya-ni CUET-PG candidate-rang NE-ni apalchi rena nangjawaha: DHTE

SHILLONG: Meghalaya-oni CUET-PG porikkako segipa candidate-rang ia porikkako sena gita Northeast-ni apalchi ongkatna nangjawaha ine Directorate o

Mangsang-o chagrongenggipa nengnikanirangko nirokatchina CM-ko molmola

MANGSANG: East Garo Hills ajao donggipa Mangsang jolo dingtang dingtang nangnikanirangko janape, Achik Holistic Awakening Movement (AHAM), adokni

Indigenous Peoples Rights-ni bidingo Nokma Council-o chanchirimanga

TURA: Indigenous Peoples Rights ba adok-chigao atchikape songdongenggipa manderangna songsalo sasonni bidingo mandetangchi sason kaan baksa jatni

LPG price hike: Mamata calls for protests, Sidda seeks PM Modi's ouster

Opposition-ruled states are fiercely criticizing the central government over surging LPG prices. West Bengal's Chief Minister urged women to prot

Delayed Mussavi Reconstruction

The continued delay in reconstruction of missing and dilapidated Mussavis across several districts of Jammu and Kashmir reflects a troubling gap

Yasha Mudgal reviews functioning of Registrar Cooperative Societies

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 7: Commissioner Secretary, Cooperative Department, Yasha Mudgal, today chaired a review meeting at the Civil S

When Indias Daughters Wear the Uniform

Maj Gen Sanjeev Dogra (Retd) sanjeev662006@gmail.com At 18,000 feet, patriotism is not a speech; it is a breath you fight for. The wind cuts thro

Saplings Intl School holds programme

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 7: Saplings International School celebrated its Annual Day with great enthusiasm and grandeur, presenting a co

Taliban wages war on women, but their voices roar. Here are 5 essential books by Afghan women

SYDNEY, Mar 7: There is something profoundly defiant, almost incendiary, about Afghan women writers. When the Taliban regained control of Kabul i

Shameful and unprecedented, says PM Modi; accuses TMC govt of insulting President Murmu

NEW DELHI, Mar 7: Accusing the West Bengal government of insulting President Droupadi Murmu during her visit to the state, Prime Minister Narendr

Indias rise is unstoppable and it alone will determine trajectory of its growth: Jaishankar

NEW DELHI, Mar 7 : Indias rise is unstoppable and the trajectory of its growth will be determined by the country alone on the basis of its streng

Irans president defies US demands but apologises for strikes on neighbours

DUBAI, Mar 7: Irans president said on Saturday that a demand by the United States for an unconditional surrender is a dream that they should to t

CEC rides on water metro, calls it a model for India

KOCHI, Mar 7 : CEC Gyanesh Kumar on Saturday rode on the water metro here and praised it as a model mode of transport for India. Chief Election C

Doctors warn against frequent use of morning-after pills

Women relying on morning-after pills face health risks, doctors warn. Frequent use disrupts hormonal balance and menstrual cycles, with potential

Yogi Adityanath pays tribute to Uttar Pradeshs first CM Govind Ballabh Pant on his death anniversary

Works of the late leader continue to inspire and guide the State even today, the U.P. CMadded

LPG price hike: Domestic cooking gas cost up by Rs 60 a cylinder

Domestic LPG cylinders will now cost Rs 60 more, reaching Rs 913 in Delhi, while commercial prices saw a Rs 114.5 increase. This hike, attributed

The Himalayas and the Mighty Five S

Rajan Kotru rajan@rest4all.com Evoking mystique, the multi-faceted significance of the Himalayas can hardly be overstated as it defines the geolo

EAM Jaishankar: Let Iranian ship dock on humanitarian grounds

India's ascent is unstoppable, driven by its own strength, not others' missteps, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar asserted. He confirmed In

Rapper-politician Balendra to take over as Nepal PM

Kathmandu, March 7: Rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shahs RSP is all set to form the next government in Nepal after securing sweeping victory i

Trump threatens Iran, says he will hit harder

Tehran escalates attacks on neighbours after apology Washington, March 7: US President Donald Trump warned in a Truth Social post that more Irani

LPG prices up by Rs 60 in state

Shillong residents to now pay Rs 1,005 per cylinder By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 7: Along with the rest of the country, the price of domestic

HYC slams MDA for promotion of NPP

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 7: The Hynniewtrep Youth Council (HYC) has strongly criticised the Meghalaya Democratic Alliance (MDA) Government

Congress sees notice against Om Birla as 'strong message'

Congress believes the removal notice against Speaker Om Birla sends a strong message about the undermining of the opposition under BJP rule. The

Group moves Assam CM for safety of Garo traders

From Our Correspondent TURA, March 7: The Achik State Peoples Front (ASPF) has written to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expressing con

Anger mounts in GH over GHADCs pending issues

From Our Correspondent TURA, March 7: Public resentment is growing across Garo Hills over the state governments delay in addressing long-pending

Punjab: Police officer beaten to death in village near Amritsar

An Assistant Sub-Inspector, Jagjit Singh, was tragically beaten to death in his native village near Amritsar following a personal dispute. The al

Doctors body condemns denial of permission for hunger strike

Web Series Director Held For Exploiting Woman

Police said the 23yearold woman from Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, had come to Hyderabad seeking film roles and was living in Yousufguda while attend

Two Bangladeshi nationals arrested for obtaining Indian passport using forged documents

Man arrested for stealing box of chocolates

Find Your Civic Body On WhatsApp

Citizens need to send photographs along with the location details while reporting sanitation complaints.

Four killed in different road accidents

Government may scrap NOC for inter-state vehicle transfers

Inter-state vehicle transfers are set to become significantly easier as the government plans to eliminate the need for No Objection Certificates

Over 52,000 Indians Return from Gulf Amid Tensions; MEA Sets Up Control Room

MEA urges passengers to contact nearest embassies as 32,000 fly back on Indian carriers.

20 Meghalaya villages declared free of avoidable blindness

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 7: Bansara Eye Care Centre has declared 20 villages across Meghalaya as Avoidable Blindness Free, following a dec

VMC Issues Seizure Notices To Tax Defaulters

Municipal Commissioner H.M. Dhyanachandra said the corporation has launched a focused campaign across three municipal circles to recover arrears

City event celebrates women entrepreneurs and creatives

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 7: To mark International Womens Day, an event titled Made of Her was held at BiSCI.io Your Alt Space premises in

NIT Warangal To Lead Krishna River Rejuvenation Plan

TGPCB assures full support

2 Held For House Break-In, Haul Seized

The incident occurred around 2 am on February 28 near the Muthukuru Bus Stand area in Nellore.

Gulf conflict: Indians in Bahrain, Qatar eye Saudi visas to fly out

Indians in Qatar and Bahrain are seeking Saudi transit visas as a backup plan due to flight cancellations. With airports in Doha and Bahrain larg

Escalating Gulf War Leading To High Anxiety In Srikakulam District

With reports of Iranian missile attacks on several Gulf cities, families of these workers in Srikakulam district are anxious. Mobile phones are t

Markapuram Cops Rescue Man From Suicide Bid

The man, identified as L. Gautham from Krishna district, had been staying in Kambham for the past three months.

TSMDC Prevents Illegal Sand Transportation At Inter-State Border

The checkpost is expected to help prevent illegal sand transport and improve revenue generation for the state government.

Japan thrash India 11-0 at Women's Asian Cup, Taiwan hold off Vietnam

IAF Agniveer Vayu Rally To Kick Off On March 9

The recruitment will be held in phases. Female candidates from both states will attend on March 9 and 10.

Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) chief coordinator Seeman has announced the names of candidates from his party for 28 out of the total 30 Assembly constituencies in the Union Territory. Except for the constituencies of Yanam and Mahe, the party has decided to field candidates in all the constituencies in UT. Of the total candidates announced, 14 of them are women. NTK is the first political party to announce candidates for the 2026 Assembly polls in UT.

West Asia conflict: Over 52,000 Indians returned between March 1-7 after partial opening of airspace

The MEA said Indian missions in the region have issued detailed advisories and set up 24x7 helplines to assist Indians; more flights planned in c

B9 Beverages staff plans legal action as unpaid dues leave a bitter aftertaste

Suspensions at AUD set a dangerous precedent: SFI

RPF tightens vigil ahead of polls, seizes unaccounted cash

5 Children Go Missing In Two Cases In Kamareddy

Police have formed three teams and are examining CCTV footage to trace the children.

Uneasy calm in Uttam Nagar after clash amid Holi revelry

Two more arrests made in connection with death of a 26-year-old;instructions issued for immediate arrest of all culprits: CM; police ramp up secu

LuLu outlets to open at Shenoy Nagar, Chennai Central Metro stations soon

While a LuLu Hypermarket will open at Shenoy Nagar, a LuLu Daily will be unveiled at Chennai Central; a food court will also be set up at Shenoy

Children with disabilities turn spotlight towards inclusive world through theatre at Vidya Sagar

Empowerement of women is societys responsibility: Delhi CM

Chennai hospital launches programme to curb metabolic diseases

Faade Of A Tower In Dubai Marina Hit By Debris Of Intercepted Projectile

Tehran made an unusual apology to neighbouring states

Protests at AI summit: court orders release of IYC worker

Woman stabs husband after facing repeated harassment

Pink Tax: Why Women Pay More

Studies in several markets have pointed to such pricing differences. One analysis of gender-specific products titled From Cradle to Cane: The Cos

Legal Aid Clinic Set Up at Kakinada Collectorate

She, along with the joint collector Apoorva Bharat, inaugurated Legal Aid Clinic at the collectorate here on Saturday.

Black Ops 7 & Warzone Season 2 Reloaded start date, time, new weapons, events and content: Multiplayer maps, modes and scorestreak

Black Ops 7 & Warzone Season 2 Reloaded start date, time, new weapons, events and content bring new maps, Paradox Junction Zombies map, Black Ops

Incoming Governor is BJPs parrot, says Mamata

Eye care scheme launched for women autorickshaw drivers

North Chennai residents put forth demands ahead of Assembly poll

Complete Unified Family Survey by March 10: Collector

Shan Mohan also directed officials to organise programmes across all constituencies on March 8 to mark International Women's Day, with participat

Mideast War Test for Indias Strategy, Economic Strength

India, which imports over 85 per cent of its crude oil, with nearly half historically sourced from West Asia, is profoundly vulnerable.

Minister lays foundation for two check dams across Palar, Ponnai near Katpadi

Free Eye Camp Screens Nearly 1,000 in Nellore

Nearly 1,000 people underwent eye examinations at the camp, while 125 patients were referred for cataract surgeries

Three northern districts of Tamil Nadu likely to face heatwave-like conditions today

Jobless for 16 months, 38-year-old says career struggle cost him his health and marriage - story sparks debate on workplace ageism

A Reddit post about a 38-year-old tech worker struggling to find a job after a layoff has started a big online discussion. The story highlights t

Identify new dump yards, use EVs in Hyderabad Core Urban Region: CM

Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Saturday, March 7, instructed officials to use electric vehicles (EV) in the upcoming Core U

3-Day Census Training for Officials Starts in Vizag

He said the training will also deal with formation of blocks and identification of village borders on the map.