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Iran War Sparks Global Fertilizer Crunch, Threatens Food Prices

The war halts supplies of key nutrients Iran is seriously limiting shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow passage that usually handles

Olympic Committee bans transgender women from female events

The International Olympic Committee has said it will reintroduce genetic gender testing to determine eligibility for female events at the 2028 Lo

Gulf oil spill spreads widely, kills Wildlife, pollutes Meican reserves

Mexico City: An oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico in early March spread more than 600 kilometres, including to seven nature reserves, and originate

Iran-Israel war: How many people have been killed in the West Asia conflict?

A major conflict has erupted in the Middle East. The Iran war began after US and Israeli forces struck Iran. This led to retaliatory attacks on I

The war in Iran sparks a global fertilizer shortage and threatens food prices

HANOI, Vietnam, March 27, 2026 (AP) Farmers around the world are feeling the squeeze of the Iran war. Gas prices have shot up and fertilizer sup

Online porn sites putting kids' safety at risk, EU says

Social media platform Snapchat and four adult websites put kids in danger by not enforcing age-limits to access content, according to the Europea

US extends pause on strikes to Iranian energy facilities for 10 days after Iran request: Trump

President Trump said the US would prolong a pause on strikes of Iran's energy facilities for 10 days. He also said talks with Iran were going ver

CBI arrests Mumbai man for Myanmar cyber slavery trafficking

New Delhi: The CBI has arrested the alleged kingpin of a racket trafficking unsuspecting Indian citizens to cyber scam compounds in Myanmar, offi

BN, RMV Registrar Offices Sealed Over UD Tax Dues

Udaipur, March 27 (Udaipur Kiran): Udaipur Municipal Corporation carried out a major action on Thursday over pending Urban Development (UD) tax,

Japan Confirms Plan to Boost Coal-fired Power to Ease Energy Crunch

Japanese media, including Jiji Press, had earlier reported the industry ministry would announce the proposal on Friday, citing unnamed sources.

Mechanic Dies After Pole Falls on Head at Devas Project Site

Udaipur, March 27 (Udaipur Kiran) A mechanic working with Dilip Buildcon Company died after a pillar fell on his head following an accident invo

Both BJP and Congress have failed Gujarat, claims Kejriwal

Jamnagar: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Thursday criticised both the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress over their governance record in

Delhi NCR Weather update: IMD warns of rainfall and thunderstorms in Delhi today. Check forecast for Noida, Gurugram and Ghaziabad

Delhi NCR Weather Update: According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Delhi is likely to experience light rain with thunderstorms tod

Iran Issues Ultimatum to Gulf Hotels Over U.S. Military Personnel

Tehran, March 27: Amid ongoing conflict with Israel and the United States, Iran has issued an ultimatum to hotel owners in Bahrain and the United

Gujarat Trader Held in Felspar Powder Scam

Udaipur, March 27 (Udaipur Kiran): Police in Udaipur have arrested a Gujarat-based chemical trader for allegedly cheating a local minerals firm i

U.S. Emphasizes Deeper Ties with Pakistan, Describes Relationship as Complex

Washington, March 27: Senior U.S. lawmakers and officials have highlighted the need for deeper and results-oriented relations with Pakistan, refe

Iran Bans Sports Teams From Attending Games in Hostile Countries

It comes nearly a month after US-Israeli attacks on Iran sparked the Middle East war on February 28.

Two Mexican humanitarian aid boats en-route to Cuba missing

The Navy said the two boats left Isla Mujeres, in the Mexican Caribbean state of Quintana Roo, on March 20 bound for Havana with nine crew member

U.S. Focus on Middle East Raises Concerns for Indo-Pacific Strategy

Washington, March 27: Ongoing conflicts in the Gulf region may undermine the United States Indo-Pacific strategy, raising concerns for countries

Reserve Bank of India to hold interest rates until at least mid-2027: Reuters poll

The Reserve Bank of India will keep its key interest rate at 5.25%. This decision is expected to hold until mid-2027. Benign price pressures allo

U.S. Lawmakers Warn of Rising Space and Nuclear Threats

Washington, March 27: U.S. lawmakers and military leaders have issued a stark warning about the escalating threats from China, Russia, and other

Trump administration seeks Endangered Species Act exemption for oil, gas projects in Gulf

The Trump administration seeks an exemption from the Endangered Species Act for oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico. Environmental groups

US moves to raise H-1B wage floors

Washington: The US Department of Labor has proposed new rules to raise wages for foreign workers under H-1B and other visa programmes. The move a

Rajasthan Weather March 29: Statewide Yellow Alert for Storm and Rain

Jaipur, March 27 (Udaipur Kiran): A major weather change is expected across Rajasthan, with a yellow alert issued for March 29 for all districts

Happy Ram Navami 2026: 50+ wishes, images, quotes, greetings and messages to share on the birthday of Lord Rama

Happy Ram Navami 2026 Wishes, Images: Ram Navami's celebration started on March 26 and will go on till March 27 till 10.06 AM. Ram Navami, the bi

Australia Defends Middle East Efforts After Trump Criticism

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Australia was in close contact with Gulf states under attack from Iran, providing a surveillance aircraft to

Indian Airlines Cut 10% Flights Amid Iran War. What It Means For Travellers

Nearly three out of every four flights operated by Indian carriers to the Gulf have been cancelled since February 28.

Kylian Mbapp Overcomes Knee Scare to Lead France Past Brazil 21

The former Paris Saint-Germain and current Real Madrid star showed no ill effects from his knee injury on Thursday when he broke free for a goal

Udaipur Power Cut March 27: 60+ Areas to Face 7-Hour Outage Today

Udaipur, March 27 (Udaipur Kiran): Power supply will remain suspended in more than 60 areas of the city on Friday due to scheduled maintenance wo

Breaking News Live Update: Massive fire engulfs private building in Noida, 15 fire tenders deployed to douse blaze

Assembly Elections LIVE: Former BJP T.N. president Annamalai unhappy with constituencies allocated by AIADMK

A Trinamool Congress worker has been shot dead in Kolkata ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections; Kolkata Police have arrested four people i

'Exhausted And Ready To Come Home': Student Wants To Return To India Amid Visa Concerns

An Indian undergraduate student in the US said they just wanted to return home after being exhausted by job search and visa worries.

Iran-Israel war LIVE: Trump extends deadline for Iran to open Strait of Hormuz to April 6

At least two persons, including an Indian, were killed and three others injured when debris of missiles intercepted by the UAEs air defence syste

British Rock Band Def Leppard Kicks Off India Tour With Electrifying Meghalaya Show

The band is scheduled to perform next in Mumbai and Bengaluru as part of the tour.

Quote of the Day by Carmen Electra: 'For some reason if we hear 100 praises and one criticism...'Inspiring quotes by the American drama series 'Baywatch' star

Carmen Electra's quote, For some reason if we hear 100 praises and one criticism, we focus on that one hurtful thing, highlights our tendency to

Iran Earning $139 Million A Day From Oil Amid Hormuz Crisis: Report

Iran is also bringing in extra income by charging transit fees of as much as $2 million on some commercial ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz.

US Federal Judge Suspends Govt Sanctions on AI Company Anthropic

The ruling also suspends a Pentagon designation of Anthropic, creator of the Claude AI model, as a national security supply chain risk -- a label

Trump weighs sending another 10,000 ground troops to the Middle East: Report

The Pentagon is looking at sending up to 10,000 additional ground troops to the Middle East to give President Donald Trump more military options

LIVE: Israel Military Says Carried Out 'Wide-Scale' Strike on Tehran

U.S. judge blocks Pentagon's Anthropic blacklisting for now

U.S. Defense Secretary Hegseths unprecedented move, which followed Anthropics refusal to allow the military to use AI chatbot Claude for U.S. sur

IDF Chief warns military could 'collapse' due to manpower shortage amid West Asia conflict

Eyal Zamir has warned that the Israel Defense Forces risks collapse due to rising operational strain and a shortage of around 12,000 troops, The

Army puts to test its new Shaurya drone squadron for tank units

The Indian Army is bolstering its armoured regiments with dedicated drone units, 'Shaurya Squadrons', to enhance surveillance, precision strikes,

Tornado warnings sweep Midwest as severe storms threaten Ohio and Indianahere are the full details

Tornado warnings were issued across Ohio and Indiana on Thursday, March 26, with some expiring at 8:45 p.m. Severe storms brought heavy rain, dam

Morning Digest: Trump extends deadline for Iran to open Strait of Hormuz to April 6; trade deal with India close, gaps remain, says U.S. official, and more

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Iran War Live Updates: Iran claims 'legal right' to prevent vessels associated with 'enemy and their allies' through Strait of Hormuz

US Treasury plans to put Trump's signature on new paper currency in first for sitting president

The U.S. Treasury Department announced plans to feature President Donald Trump's signature on all new paper currency, a departure from tradition.

China's top chipmaker has supplied chipmaking tech to Iran military, US officials say

China's top chipmaker, SMIC, supplied chipmaking tools to Iran's military. This development occurred about a year ago. US officials revealed this

Morning Brief Podcast: Can India Truly End Naxalism?

Trump extends pause on striking Iranian energy plants by 10 days; Tehran dismisses proposal

President Trump announced a 10-day pause on attacks against Iran's energy plants, citing ongoing very well talks, though Iran dismissed a U.S. pr

How to watch the iHeartRadio music awards 2026 live: Streaming, channel & full details

The 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards are set to be a grand event. Ludacris will host the ceremony, celebrating music's biggest stars. Taylor Swift l

Mass funeral held for victims of Kabul drug centre strike

KABUL, March 26: A second mass funeral was held in Kabul on Thursday for victims of a Pakistani airstrike that struck the Omid Addiction Treatmen

Iran-Israel war highlights: Trump delays Strait of Hormuz deadline as Wall Street has biggest loss of war

A day after Tehran dismissed Trumps 15-point ceasefire plan, the President said Iran was begging to make a deal and urged its leaders to get seri

Quote of the day by Halle Berry: 'When I was a kid, my mother told me that if you could not be a good loser, then theres no way you could be a good winner.' Life lessons by Academy Award winning female actor

Quote of the day by Halle Berry highlights life lessons about winning and losing. This explainer covers quote of the day meaning, quote of the da

Def Leppard kicks off India tour in Shillong with electrifying rock show

Nagaland-born Trance Effect opens the evening with a thrilling performance By Our Reporter Shillong witnessed a landmark night for rock music as

Celine Dion set to perform in Paris after Olympic return

Celine Dion is set to make a highly anticipated return to Paris for autumn concerts at the 40,000-capacity La Dfense Arena, two years after her s

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Work ethic, not talent, defines me, says Anne Hathaway Hollywood actress Anne Hathaway says she feels defined by her work ethic rather than talen

SC: Vague allegations no basis for dowry case

The Supreme Court has ruled that vague and unsupported allegations are insufficient to initiate criminal proceedings, quashing a dowry harassment

Quote of the Day by William Faulkner: 'The past is never dead...'Inspiring quotes by one of the most significant American writers of all time

William Faulkner's enduring quote, The past is never dead. Its not even past, highlights how history profoundly shapes our present. His life and

SC: For requisitioned vehicles, govt to pay 3rd party damages

The Supreme Court ruled that if a private vehicle is requisitioned by a district administration and meets with an accident, the government, not t

India backs focus on Global South in WTO reforms

New Delhi, March 26: India came out strongly on Thursday for WTO reforms to be carried out through a transparent, inclusive and member-driven pro

Trump's Signature To Appear Paper Currency In 1st For Sitting President

The US Treasury Department plans to put President Donald Trump's signature on all new US paper currency, the agency announced on Thursday.

Too many meds in old age? Cutting back could be safe

Elderly individuals, especially those frail or with limited life expectancy, may no longer need all their long-term medications. A global review

Iran hands Hormuz pass to India, Pak, Russia, China, Iraq

Iran has permitted India to use the Strait of Hormuz, allowing 20 Indian cargo vessels and 18 LPG tankers to pass. This decision, following diplo

Thought of the day by Robert Frost: 'The world is full of willing people, some willing to work, the rest willing to let them.'

Thought of the day by Robert Frost focuses on work, responsibility and social behavior. The quote explains how some people take action while othe

India high on compound archers strong show, recurve team disappoints in Asia Cup Stage 1

BANGKOK, March 26: There was no stopping the dominant run of Indias compound archers as the top-seeded mixed team pair of Rajat Chauhan and Chiki

ISSF WC: Tough outing awaits Indian skeet shooters

TANGIER (Morocco), March 26: Indias skeet shooters will have their task cut out as they face a strong line-up of participants on the first day of

I have unfinished business at Asian Games: Mirabai Chanu

RAIPUR, March 26: Medalling at the Asian Games remains the one milestone Mirabai Chanu is desperate to achieve this year, with the Tokyo Olympics

Withdrawal of Futile Treatment is Not Passive Euthanasia A Medical Ethical View

J Charles Davis davischarlesj76@gmail.com May Harish Rana live in eternal peace. Harish Rana passed away at the Palliative Care Unit of the AIIMS

Strategic petroleum reserves- an option or necessity

Sushant The Pandavas were in their 12th year of exile in Kamyaka Forest when Rishi Durvasa, known for his volatile temper and tendency to curse,

Understanding Impact of Global Tensions on India and J&K

Taresh Gupta tareshgupta042@gmail.com There was a time, not very long ago, when the global economy felt like a well-oiled machine. Goods moved ac

US Deploys Uncrewed Drone Boats In Conflict With Iran

The United States has deployed uncrewed drone speedboats for patrols as part of its operations against Iran, the Pentagon said.

Bioinnovate-2026 begins at CSIR-IIIM; potential startups receive seed funding

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Mar 26: The two-day flagship event Bioinnovate-2026 commenced at the CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medic

We are keen to see de-escalation: British envoy Lindy Cameron on West Asia situation

NEW DELHI, Mar 26 : British High Commissioner to India Lindy Cameron on Thursday said the UK is keen to see de-escalation in West Asia and eventu

Indian deputy chief of mission meets lawmakers; India-US ties discussed

WASHINGTON, Mar 26: Indias Deputy Chief of Mission in the US Namgya Khampa met Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth to discuss further strengthening colla

20th J&K UT Fencing Cship 2025-26 concludes

*District Jammu bags overall Cship in Mens, Womens sections Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 26: The 20th J&K UT Fencing Championship 20

Will be forced to shut petrol pumps if panicking, crowding continue: CM

No shortage of fuel, LPG, essential items Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 26: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today warned people to refrain from

Omar unveils Jammu Marathon Expo

*Our endeavour is to integrate wellness & sports events in our tourism packages: CM Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 26: Chief Minister

Union Minister Pradhan pushes decolonisation of language, holistic education at Mysuru conference

MYSURU (Karnataka), Mar 26: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Thursday said that a strong emphasis has been placed on the decolonisation of la

Nayara hikes petrol by Rs 5/L, diesel by Rs 3

LG pays obeisance at Bawe Wali Mata Temple

Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, Mar 26: The Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday paid obeisance at the Holy Bawe Wali Mata Temple in Jammu.

India crush Pakistan 3-0 to enter semis of SAFF U20 Championship

MALE, Mar 26: Led by Omang Dodums brace, India delivered a strong performance to crush Pakistan 3-0 and advance to the semifinals of the SAFF U-2

Ram Navami celebrated with religious fervour; Shobha Yatra taken out

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 26: Ram Navami was celebrated today with great religious fervour, enthusiasm and traditional grandeur across J

Vaishnaw flags harm to kids from social media

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted the global challenge of social media's adverse effects on children. He also discussed the significant

Quote of the day by George McGovern: 'Im fed up to the ears with old men dreaming up wars for young men to die in.' Life lessons by American politician who was a Democratic candidate for US presidency in 1972

Quote of the day by George McGovern highlights war, leadership, and youth sacrifice. This quote of the day today explains the quote of the day me

India has begun process to take a leap from 5G to 6G: Scindia

India is actively participating in global discussions for 6G technology standards, a significant shift from previous generations. Communication M

PM Modi To Attend G7 Summit In France From June 15 To 17

and had participated in the AI Impact Summit 2026.

Trump's name on every U.S. dollar? The US Treasury announces historic change for 250th anniversaryhere's what you need to know

The US Treasury Department will soon feature President Donald Trump's signature on all new American paper currency. This marks a significant depa

No shortage of oil and gas, won't impose curbs: Govt

The government has ruled out restrictions on petrol and diesel sales, assuring citizens of ample oil and gas availability and robust import arran

PM Modi to meet CMs today on West Asia conflict preparedness

Prime Minister Modi is set to convene a video conference with Chief Ministers, excluding those from poll-bound states, to assess national readine

Trade deal not far-off, but there are still gaps: U.S. official

One of the gaps in India-U.S. discussions, as per the U.S. official, is around pulses, with India seeking to safeguard the market for this agricu