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Iran-Israel war live: Iran accuses U.S. of ceasefire breach, vows to 'soon respond' after U.S. destroyer hits cargo ship

Iran is not currently planning to attend talks with the United States on Monday

U.S. Navy seizes Iranian-flagged ship near Strait of Hormuz, Tehran vows swift response

It was the first interception since the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports began last week

Morning Digest: Iran not planning to attend Islamabad talks with U.S. today; Delhi HC to hear ED plea against Sonia, Rahul in National Herald case, and more

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North Korea again tests cluster munitions in a launch observed by Kim Jong Un and his daughter Ju Ae

North Korea conducted its second ballistic missile test this month, featuring cluster bomb warheads, likely to enhance its ability to penetrate U

US seizes Iranian cargo ship, Tehran vows to retaliate

The United States said it seized an Iranian cargo ship that tried to breach its blockade, while Iran warned it would retaliate. The development h

Man Utd beat Chelsea; City, Liverpool claim crucial victories

London, April 19: There are weekends in football that pass quietly, and then there are those that leave a lingering echo long after the final whi

Assams Nikshita wins gold; Sandeep bags bronze in national youth boxing

From Our Special Correspondent GUWAHATI, April 19: Assams Nikshita Konwar continued the states strong run in womens boxing, clinching gold at the

Napoli booed after losing to Lazio, Inter one win from Serie A crown

Milan, April 19: Napoli was jeered off the field after it lost 2-0 at home to Lazio a result that saw Inter Milan take a huge step toward winnin

Rajasthan rally to defeat Dempo

Margao, April 19: Gerard Artigas and Thomyo L. Shimray struck a goal each in the second half as Rajasthan United FC came from behind to beat Demp

Sociedad defeat Atletico on penalties to win Copa del Rey

Seville, April 19: Real Sociedad beat Atletico Madrid on penalties to win the Copa del Rey title, giving American coach Pellegrino Matarazzo his

Marseilles CL hopes take a hit with another defeat in Ligue 1

Paris, April 19: Marseilles players are out of excuses and running out of time to secure direct qualification for next seasons Champions League.

Goas Sadhvi Sail crowned Miss Femina India World 2026

Sadhvi Satish Sail of Goa was crowned Femina Miss India World 2026, a statement said. Sail, who will now represent the country at the 75th Miss W

Eddie Murphy accepts the 51st AFI Life Achievement Award

Eddie Murphy accepts the 51st AFI Life Achievement Award during a tribute to him at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, on Saturday. (PTI)

Sudden rain, hailstorm bring relief from heat in Hyderabad

The weather shifted abruptly after 4 p.m., when clear skies gave way to dense cloud cover, followed by thunder and gusty winds

Congress committed to 33% quota for women: Sharmila

Sharmila accused the Central Government of linking the issue with delimitation for political gain, and described the Prime Minister as an opportu

Prez Murmu, PM Modi condole deaths in TN cracker unit blast

CHENNAI, Apr 19 : President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra and leaders of various political parties on Sunday evening condoled the death

Connolly, Priyansh guide PBKS to 54-run win over LSG

MULLANPUR, Apr 19: Priyansh Arya and Cooper Connolly slammed 93 and 87 respectively as Punjab Kings defeated Lucknow Super Giants by 54 runs in a

Human Rights in the Realm of Artificial Intelligence

Ashok Bhan ashokbhan@rediffmail.com The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) has ushered in a transformative era, redefining economies

Reimagining Classrooms Decoding CBSEs Comprehensive Roadmap (2026-2031)

Meenu Gupta guptadps@gmail.com The landscape of Indian education is currently undergoing its most significant structural re-engineering in decade

Kashmir is not an Exception-It is Indias Civilizational Core

Girdhari lal Raina Genetic evidence, shared rituals, and centuries of intellectual exchange dismantle the myth of Kashmirs separateness. From Sha

Soon, 'Civil Lines' may be relegated to history

North Koreas Kim Jong Un oversees ballistic missile tests

Kim Jong Un expressed satisfaction with the test results, calling them proof that years of work by a specialised missile warhead research group h

Humanoid robot in China breaks human world record for half-marathon

BEIJING, Apr 19 : A Humanoid robot made by a Chinese company on Sunday broke the human world record with a timing of 50 minutes 26 seconds in a r

Tyaani Jewellery opens 12th exclusive store in Jammu

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 19: Tyaani Jewellery, founded by Karan Johar, today inaugurated its 12th exclusive retail store in Jammu in a

Over 2,200 Sikh pilgrims return to India from Pakistan after Baisakhi celebrations

LAHORE, Apr 19: Over 2,200 Indian Sikhs on Sunday returned to their homeland after attending the 10-day Baisakhi Festival and the 327th Khalsa Ja

Confident PM Modi-Prez Lee talks will bolster our special strategic ties with S Korea: Jaishankar

NEW DELHI, Apr 19 : External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday called on South Korean President Lee Jae Myung as he kicked off his visit to

TMC changing Bengals culture, language through infiltration: PM

Corruption, extortion paralyse governance, economy PURULIA, (WB), Apr 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched a broadside against the

New outlet of Tawi Building Material inaugurated

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 19: Tawi Building Material today announced the opening of its newest branch located at Karan Bagh, Airport Roa

New Queen Elizabeth II charity to bring communities together in UK

LONDON, Apr 19: The UK government is marking the birth centenary of the late Queen Elizabeth II this month with a new independent charity that wi

NMC draft norms proposes single-state licence for AFMS doctors to practice across country

NEW DELHI, Apr 19: The National Medical Commission (NMC) has issued draft amendments to the regulations governing registration and licensing of m

Parshuram Jayanti celebrations conclude with Yagnopaveet ceremony

Grand, impressive Shoba Yatra taken out in Kathua Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 19: Four-day long celebrations in connection with Bhagwan Pa

Trump calls Israel great US ally that knows how to win

MOSCOW, April 19: US President Donald Trump said Israel had proven itself to be a great US ally that knew how to win. Whether people like Israel

Opposition played with fire, conspired to derail Womens Reservation Bill: Puri

Cong empowered females from one dynasty: Sharma Avtar Bhat JAMMU, Apr 19: Accusing opposition parties led by Congress for hatching a conspiracy t

Rijiju terms TMC anti-women for opposing bill in Lok Sabha

KOLKATA, Apr 19: Union minister Kiren Rijiju on Sunday termed the Trinamool Congress as anti-women, accusing it of foiling the efforts to pass th

Farooq calls for protection, promotion of J&Ks cultural legacy

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Apr 19: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah today called for the preservatio

Opposition stalling womens empowerment for political gains: Uttarakhand CM Dhami

DEHRADUN, Apr 19: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday launched a scathing attack on the Congress and its allies, accusing th

Developments in US-Iran conflict, oil prices, Q4 earnings to drive markets this week: Analysts

New Delhi, April 19: Stock markets would keenly track developments in the US-Iran conflict, crude oil prices and quarterly earnings from corporat

Indias LPG consumption slides 13 pc amid conflict

New Delhi, Apr 19: Indias cooking gas LPG consumption fell by a steep 13 per cent in March as supply disruptions linked to the West Asia conflict

TMC will get maha-punishment from mothers and sisters: PM Modi

Bench Warmers beat Vintage 11 in cricket match

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 19: A cricket match was organized today to support the Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyaan, aiming to spr

Rajouri Titans, Tantray Club register wins

Jambu Lochan T20 Cricket tourney Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 19: The ongoing 1st Jambu Lochan T20 Cricket Tournament, organized by

Indian Handloom Weaves presented under Vishwa Sutra collection at Femina Miss India pageant

NEW DELHI, Apr 19: In a first-of-its-kind initiative, Indian handlooms were presented with contemporary global designs at the 61st Femina Miss In

Disha Pandith honoured with Maa Sharika Sammaan Award

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 19: Disha Pandith, a promising Kashmiri Pandit athlete, was honoured with the Maa Sharika Sammaan Award 2026 b

Govt imparts AI training to 2,500 artisans under PM Vishwakarma Scheme

NEW DELHI, Apr 19 : The Ministry of Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) on Sunday said over 2,500 beneficiaries, including artisans and cra

Dhinday Kalan clinches cricket title

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 19: A 17-day Box Cricket Tournament organized at Inder Village, RS Pura concluded on a high note, witne

Royal Legend Club beat Champion Cricket Club

Excelsior Sports Correspondent Jammu, Apr 19: The 9th match of the 2nd Sher-e-Kashmir Day & Night T20 Cricket Tournament 2026, held under the Say

Canada PM Carney calls U.S. economic ties a weakness that needs correction

Mark Carney said tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump have affected workers in the auto and steel industries

US national stopped for satellite phone-like device in J&K, let off after checks

Waiting for another take-off: Dealing with U.P.s stalled airports

Over the past few years, several airports have been inaugurated across second- and third-tier cities of Uttar Pradesh to boost regional connectiv

U.S.-Iran war latest update: Donald Trump claims Iran cargo ship seized, warns of airstrikes, Tehran rejects peace talks ahead of ceasefire deadline

Iran-U.S. war: United States of America has maintained a blockade of Iranian ports, while Iran has lifted and then reimposed its own blockade of

ED searches home of senior Kolkata cop in laundering scam

Pradhan Dismisses BJD Claims On Odishas Representation In Lok Sabha

Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday rejected claims that Odishas political representation would decline under a proposed delimitation exe

TD Activist Succumbs To Burn Injuries; Dying Declaration Sparks Political Storm

Telugu Desam (TD) activist Chimmili Srinivasulu, who suffered severe burn injuries earlier this month, succumbed while undergoing treatment at a

Gold, silver price prediction: What will be likely rates after April 22?

Gold rate, silver price: Ceasefire between the US and Iran is set to expire on April 22, which may further influence market sentiment.

Maharashtra BJP Mobilises Protests, Rallies Over Womens Reservation Bill Defeat

Following the failure of the Womens Reservation Bill in the Lok Sabha, the BJP has initiated protests and rallies against the opposition in Mahar

Eluru MP Claims Innocence In Drug Case

Eluru Lok Sabha member Putta Mahesh has pleaded his innocence in the drug case and claimed he had not been involved in any drug case in Hyderabad

Speeding Car Kills Man On Durgam Cheruvu Bridge

The driver abandoned the vehicle at the accident spot and fled.

Wadettiwar Seeks Cases Against Rana, Bonde For False Claims To Incite Hatred

Senior Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar on Sunday demanded that cases should be registered against former Amravati Lok Sabha member Navneet Rana

Gold Price Surge And Volatility Dampen Akshaya Tritiya Buying Spirit

Hyderabad shoppers opt for small purchases as soaring prices dampen sales

Forecast of rain, winds in parts of Maharashtra from April 20

After days of high temperature, the Chief Ministers Office said in a tweet that weather patterns are likely to change in many parts of Maharashtr

NCP seeks united regional front to dethrone MDA 2.0

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 19: The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has urged the regional forces in Meghalaya to form a united front to uns

GHADC passed motion to abolish municipalities, reminds Bernard

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 19: State BJP vice president and Tura MDC, Bernard N Marak has stated that the Garo Hills Autonomous District Cou

City aspirants benefit from career guidance programme

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 19: The Siamsinpawlpi (SSPP) Shillong, the Paite Students Welfare Association, organised a career guidance progra

91 traffic violators penalised in city; Rs 1.02 lakh fine realised

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 19: The Shillong Traffic Police (STP) penalised 91 motor vehicle defaulters during an intensified enforcement dri

Sarojini Devi Eye Hospital Gets New OCT Machine After Two-Year Gap

1-crore diagnostic equipment to boost in-house eye care, cut referrals

Police Arrest 32 Bank Officials For Multistate Cybercrime Racket

The city cybercrime police arrested 52 people, including 32 bank officials, for allegedly facilitating a pan-India cyber fraud network through mu

Shillong youth drowns in Umtrew River

From Our Correspondent NONGPOH, April 19: A youth from Shillong lost his life after drowning in the Umtrew River near Umran Dairy in Ri-Bhoi on S

We know how to bring debt under control, improve finances of Tamil Nadu: Edappadi Palaniswami

On delimitation, the Union Minister for Home Affairs has clarified that not only Tamil Nadu but other States also will not be affected.I have als

Group addresses concerns over cement dispatch via bulker trucks

From Our Correspondent KHLIEHRIAT, April 19: The Jaintia Hills Cement Manufacturers Association (JHCMA) has addressed concerns regarding the disp

Tamil Nadu election 2026: Unemployment, poor rainfall are major problems faced by Kunnam constituency voters

Cotton and maize farmers face problems in the absence of adequate rainfall, rapidly depleting water table; but for two cement plants, the constit

Man Murders Wife With Knife In Govt Hospital While Visiting Daughter

Their daughter had been admitted to the hospital for delivery

Fifty years ago | Meteors used for radio link

A hundred years ago | Mill strike in Bengal

Tamil Nadu election 2026: Our organisational strength is intact and we will return to power, says DMK Minister T.M. Anbarasan

Tamil Nadu election 2026: Look-alike artistes caught between joy and uncertainty

Rheumatic Diseases Being Observed In Women Above 20 Age Group

Experts noted that both the disease and certain medications used in rheumatic diseases and could have adverse effects on pregnancy.

India moves closer to opening nuclear power sector to foreign investment as AEC cleared FDI policy: Official

PMs Delimitation Bid Boomeranged, Will Ensure BJP Fronts Defeat: Stalin

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Sunday said the delimitation arrow that Prime Minister Narendra Modi tried to fire at the Opposition dur

Kagaznagar Teacher Completes 50 Years Of Service

She had served as a government teacher for 38 years.

Congress hits streets over womens quota; CM dubs Oppn. party anti-women

Govt. should provide 33% reservation within the existing 543 Lok Sabha seats,says Oppn. party; Gupta, BJPs sole woman CM, terms defeat of Constit

No IDs, no questions: acid flows freely incitys neighbourhood markets

Stalin does not want women to become MPs and MLAs except his sister: Anbumani Ramadoss

Delhi CM: policy to make Delhi a semiconductor hub in works

Arrests in Noida workers protests illegal, say activists

Be Vigilant During Voter Roll Revision, RPV Tells Citizens

The programme was organised to make people aware of the intricacies and requirements of the SIR process and ensure all eligible citizens can exer

Trump tariffs refunds start from Monday. Check timings, online portal, who can apply

Trump Tariffs Refunds: Importers and their brokers will be able to begin claiming refunds through an online portal.

From lab to market: IISc team, surgeon develop dissolving stent to cut 2nd surgeries

Tamil Nadu election 2026: From ultra left to campaigner for Tamil Brahmins

Hyderabad Cracks Down On Drunk Driving With Stricter Enforcement

From on-road checks to court action and counselling, police tighten monitoring of offenders

Congress Reconstitutes Protocol & Coordination Committee

H. Venugopal Rao ias its chairman