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Iran-Israel war LIVE: U.S.-Iran truce hangs in balance as war flares in Lebanon

Hezbollah fires rockets at northern Israel on Thursday, citing ceasefire breaches

Kerala goes to polls today with 2.71 crore voters, 883 candidates

The 2026 elections have also drawn attention as it is the first to be held after the SIR of the electoral roll

LIVE: Assam Heads to Polls today as Congress Looks to Reclaim State

In total, more than 2.5 crore voters are eligible to cast their votes in this election, with 722 candidates contesting

Assam election 2026 LIVE: Assam votes today in high-stakes polls; BJP eyes third term as Congress-led alliance mounts challenge

Polling will be held from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. across 31,490 polling stations in 35 districts.

Kerala election 2026 LIVE updates: Polling to commence in 140 constituencies

Over 2.7 crore voters will go to polls across the State, where the elections will be held in a single phase for all 140 constituencies and 883 ca

Morning Digest: Kerala, Assam and Puducherry to vote in high-stakes polls today; Iran closes Strait of Hormuz after Israeli attacks on Lebanon, and more

Here is a select list of stories to start the day

These Soil Sakhis in Maharashtras drought prone region are bringing about a quiet revolution

How empowered marginalised women are helping farmers increase their yield in this drought-prone region in Maharashtra. Scientists and farmers bod

Assembly Elections 2026 LIVE updates: Assam, Kerala and Puducherry go to polls in a single phase today

A key contest among the bypolls is for the Baramati seat which fell vacant after elected MLA and Maharashtra's deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar d

Iran Announces Alternative Routes In Hormuz Strait

Iran announced alternative routes on Thursday for ships travelling through the Strait of Hormuz, citing the risk of sea mines in the main zone of

India urges Iran to speed up oil cargo shipments amid ceasefire window

While the ceasefire may hold for now, a return to normal oil trade could take at least three months due to multiple hurdles, including slow vesse

North Korea Says Latest Tests Used Cluster-Bomb Warhead Missiles

The report by North Korean state media came a day after South Korea's military said it detected North Korea firing multiple missiles from an east

Fire dance horror: Performer engulfed in flames during zoo fire show; jumps into river to escape blaze

A fire dance performance at a wildlife park in Nantong, China, turned into a frightening incident when a dancers outfit caught fire mid-show. She

Fortofino honours women on World Diamond Day

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 8 : On the occasion of World Diamond Day, Fortofino, an exclusive natural diamond jewellery brand by Silverlin

J&K Bank renews tie-up with Bajaj Life Insurance for 3 years

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Apr 8: J&K Bank has renewed its corporate agency agreement with Bajaj Life Insurance Company for another three

Impressive: Nuke Watchdog Praises India's Nuclear Milestone At Kalpakkam

The landmark step marks a significant advancement in the country's indigenous nuclear programme and its pursuit of long-term energy sustainabilit

Ceasefire threatened as Israel expands Lebanon strikes, Iran closes strait again

The White House demanded that the channel be reopened and sought to keep peace talks on track

GPSC Recruitment 2026: Apply for 213 Positions Including Deputy Commissioner by April 16

Gandhinagar, April 9: The Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) has officially announced the recruitment for various positions, including Depu

Mumbai Dismantles 1,200 Illegal Structures on Government Land

Mumbai, April 9: The Municipal Corporation of Mumbai has demolished approximately 1,200 illegal shanties built on government land in the Ananbhau

KMT Chairperson Pays Tribute at Sun Yat-sens Mausoleum in Nanjing

Beijing, April 9: Chang Li-wen, the chairperson of the Chinese Kuomintang (KMT) party, led a delegation to pay tribute at the Sun Yat-sen Mausole

Omars morning jog sparks fitness buzz among locals

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 8: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday went jogging along the streets of Bishnah, a border villag

Focus Must Remain on Preparedness: Rajnath Chairs High-Level Review Meeting

NEW DELHI, April 8: The Informal Group of Ministers (IGoM), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, on Wednesday reviewed Indias preparedness

Pakistan Cuts Petrol Levy Despite IMF Regulations: Report

New Delhi, April 9: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged Pakistan to remove subsidies on diesel, as providing fuel below market prices

Together, let us empower our Nari Shakti!

Narendra Modi In the coming days, India will be immersed in a festive season, with celebrations taking place across the length and breadth of the

Mehbooba Mufti Highlights Pakistans Role in US-Iran Ceasefire

Srinagar, April 9: Mehbooba Mufti, the leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and Farooq Abdullah, head of the National Conference, have r

Will the ceasefire hold

Harsha Kakar kakarharsha@gmail.com The ceasefire announced with much fanfare by Donald Trump in his ongoing conflict with Iran, supposed to have

MP Govt Set In Motion Process To Implement UCC, Special Session Of House May Be Convened To Pass Bill

The state home department has been directed by chief minister Mohan Yadav to prepare the UCC draft bill for its approval by his cabinet, sources

Indian Government Cuts Landing and Parking Fees for Airlines by 25%

New Delhi, April 9: In a significant move to support domestic airlines amid the ongoing crisis in West Asia and the rising global prices of aviat

NDA Is Now New Delhi Alliance: Trichy Siva

Speaking to media persons at the DMK headquarters on Wednesday, Siva said that convening the Parliament during election time was a cheap trick an

Police Bust Interstate Mobile Theft Gang in Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad, April 9: The Ahmedabad police have successfully dismantled a notorious interstate gang involved in mobile phone theft. Two suspects we

Indias Oil Lifeline: Why Sea Power Matters

Robin S. Mehta, DS Sodhi sodhidalbir7777@gmail.com National strength in the 21st century is not measured by territory alone. It is measured by th

Ensuring Zero Casualty in PDD

Bashir Ahmad Dar darbashir@gmail.com The organisers and participants of Lineman Diwas on 7th March, 2026 in Jammu deserve appreciation and congra

Maharashtra Labour Dept. Moves To Regulate Zomato, Swiggy, Blinkit Hiring

The government is also considering a unified registration system, social security benefits, grievance-redress mechanisms, stricter audits and enh

Hailee Steinfeld reveals home routines she follows with Josh Allen after welcoming their first child

Hailee Steinfeld has opened up about her home life with husband Josh Allen following the arrival of their first child. In a recent interview, the

Mamata Banerjee Warns of Mandatory Vegetarianism if BJP Wins in Bengal

Kolkata, April 9: The upcoming assembly elections in West Bengal pose a significant challenge not only for the Trinamool Congress but also for th

Ceasefire threatened as Israel expands Lebanon strikes

Iran again closes Strait of Hormuz TEHRAN, Apr 8: The United States demanded today that Iran immediately reopen the Strait of Hormuz after the Is

MP/ Question In BCA Exam Triggers Protest By Hindu Bodies, MP University Orders Probe

The university authorities on Wednesday ordered a probe into it as the issue has threatened to snowball into a major controversy.

LG sacks two more employees for links with terror outfits

Drive to root-out terrorists from Govt machinery Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 8: As part of his zero-tolerance terror policy, Lieutenant Go

Omar calls upon civil society to contribute towards making J&K drug-free

Fight cant be won by Govt alone Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 8: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today underscored the need for a collective re

Army chief visits HAL, takes sortie in LCH Prachand

NEW DELHI, Apr 8: Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi on Wednesday visited state-run defence major Hindustan Aeronautics Limited in Bengaluru, and als

Iran-US ceasefire welcome, war no solution: Farooq

Suhail Bhat Srinagar, Apr 8: National Conference president and former Chief Minister, Dr Farooq Abdullah, today welcomed the ceasefire between th

India-Egypt joint special forces exercise Cyclone to be held from Apr 9-17

NEW DELHI, Apr 8: A military exercise will take place from April 9-17 between the troops of India and Egypt with an aim to enhance joint mission

CS sets ball rolling for identification of AAY beneficiaries for 200 units free electricity

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 8: The Government of Jammu & Kashmir has initiated the process for identification of eligible beneficiaries un

Cabinet clears draft bills for womens reservation

LS seats may go up to 816 NEW DELHI, Apr 8: The Union Cabinet is learnt to have cleared today the draft bills which seek to implement the Womens

CM reviews measures for conservation, adaptive reuse of heritage assets

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 8: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a meeting on Heritage Promotion and Cultural Tourism in Jammu &

Security measures will breed insecurity: UN special envoy highlights need for peace at Jamia event

NEW DELHI, April 8 : Peace must be prioritised over security-centric approaches as lasting security can only come through peace, United Nations A

Sukhu announces increase in number of PG seats across Himachal Pradesh medical colleges

SHIMLA, Apr 8 : Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday said postgraduate seats will be increased in all medical coll

National Quantum Mission achieves 1,000 km secure communication milestone within 3 years: Dr Jitendra

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Apr 8 : Under the National Quantum Mission, a 1,000-km quantum communication network-one of the longest in the

Sanitation workers appointed as BLOs for pre-SIR exercise in Hyderabad

Hyderabad's old city residents seeking voter list assistance encountered sanitation workers instead of trained officials. These workers, appointe

Discovering Anjanadri Hill: A Sacred Journey to Hanumans Birthplace

New Delhi, April 9: Devotees hold deep reverence for Lord Hanuman. It is said that wherever the Ram Katha is recited, a space is always reserved

Pakistan Getting Ceasefire Credit Modi Governments Biggest Failure: Raut

In a post on X, Raut said that Pakistan had sent a message of peace to the world by helping stop the conflict.

Tej Pratap Yadav Urges Tejashwi to Protect Bihars Image

Patna, April 9: Tej Pratap Yadav, the president of Jan Shakti Janata Dal, has responded to remarks made by his younger brother and RJD leader Tej

West Asia conflict deals a double whammy to Indias farm sector: pre-harvest cost pressures, post-harvest shipping delays

Supply shocks, export disruptions, and labour shortages caused by the Iran war are beginning to strain Indias agriculture despite ample foodgrain

Priyanka Gandhi Criticizes BJP Amid Khera Controversy

New Delhi, April 9: The controversy surrounding Congress leader Pawan Kheras accusations against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarmas family

Logic may not be the right tool to examine faith and belief systems, says Supreme Court

Nine-judge Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant continues hearing on Sabarimala entry issue

Status quo stance reflects prudent, calibrated approach: Setty

With growth projected at 6.9% for FY27 and inflation expected to remain within the target band, the policy underscores stability while leveraging

India Plays Key Role in US-Iran Ceasefire, Says BJP MP Sakshi Maharaj

Lucknow, April 9: BJP MP Sakshi Maharaj highlighted Indias significant role in the recent two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran.

From Orphanage to International Podium: Coach Vedwan shapes Payal Nags destiny

Ranjit Thakur JAMMU, Apr 8: From the quiet confines of an orphanage to the grand stage of international sport, Payal Nags journey is as much a st

CM Stalin Wonders If India Was Sliding Towards Dictatorship

Raising a series of questions on the delimitation process to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, Stalin, in his X message, asked why the U

Sakeena interacts with visiting Parliamentary Standing Committee

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Apr 8: Minister for Education, Social Welfare, Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo today interacted with

Dogra Educational Trust signs MoU with Chanakya IAS Academy

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 8: Reaffirming its commitment to holistic, value-based and career-oriented education, Dogra Educational

MIER College of Education holds Workshop

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 8: MIER College of Education, through its Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), successfully conducted a wor

Northern Army Commander reviews operational preparedness in Dah Division

Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, Apr 8: Lt Gen Pratik Sharma, Army Commander, Northern Command, visited Dah Division today and reviewed the opera

GPSC Recruitment Alert: Apply for 20 Accounts Officer Positions by April 21

Gandhinagar, April 9: The Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) has officially announced the recruitment of 20 Accounts Officer (Class-2) posi

DIG U-R Range meets Northern Army Commander, discusses security coordination

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Apr 8: Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police, Udhampur-Reasi (U-R) Range, Shiv Kumar Sharma today held an in

Family of Indian-origin student slain in Texas shooting launches USD 1 million scholarship

HOUSTAN, Apr 8 : The family of a 21-year-old Indian-origin student, killed in a shooting in Austin last month, has launched a one-million-dollar

Heavy rains, soaring coal prices hit brick kiln industry in Jammu: BKOA

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 8: The Brick Kiln Owners Association (BKOA), Jammu, has expressed grave concern over the worsening condition o

Major Treasury Scam Uncovered in Jharkhand: Millions in Fraudulent Withdrawals Prompt Statewide Investigation

Ranchi, April 9: A significant case of fraudulent withdrawals amounting to millions has emerged from two different treasuries in Jharkhand. Follo

BJP Worker Found Dead in Haldia Ahead of Modis Rally

Kolkata, April 9: A shocking incident has emerged from Haldia in East Midnapore district, West Bengal, where the body of a Bharatiya Janata Party

NCP (SP) Suffers Setback As Ghatge Returns To BJP

BJP State President Ravindra Chavan welcomed Ghatge into the party. Speaking on this occasion, Chavan stated that the induction of Ghatge would f

CM Mohan Yadav Criticizes Congress for Its Historical Failures Towards Farmers

Jabalpur, April 9: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has responded to Congresss criticisms regarding farmers issues. He stated that the C

Bridgerton Season 5 adds three new cast members as Francescas story takes center stage

Bridgerton Season 5 continues Netflixs popular Regency-era drama with new recurring guest stars joining the cast. Tega Alexander, Jacqueline Boat

Akhilesh Yadavs Remarks on Election Commission Criticized by BJP Leader Pankaj Chaudhary

Lucknow, April 9: Pankaj Chaudhary, the state president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has responded sharply to comments made by Akhilesh Y

Uttar Pradesh Leads in GEM Portal Purchases, CM Yogi Praises Initiatives

Lucknow, April 9: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath reviewed the purchases made by Uttar Pradesh on the GEM portal for the financial year 2025-26 an

Pawan Khera seeks bail from Telangana high court in Himanta Sarma case

Congress leader Pawan Khera has sought anticipatory bail from the Telangana High Court. This follows a case filed by Guwahati police concerning h

Kadambari Jethwani Welcomes Womens Reservation Bill as Historic Step for India

Noida, April 9: Bollywood and South Indian film actress Kadambari Jethwani has warmly welcomed the central governments Womens Reservation Bill. S

U.S. court declines to block Pentagon's Anthropic blacklisting for now

Anthropic alleges that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth overstepped his authority when he designated the company a national security supply-chain r

Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi Takes Flight in Indigenous Prachand Helicopter

New Delhi, April 9: Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi embarked on a significant flight aboard the indigenous Prachand helicopter on Wedne

Artemis II crew photo reveal how climate has changed

A new Earthset image has been captured by the crew of Artemis II, 58 years since the iconic Earthrise photograph taken by the crew of Apollo 8. O

IGoM reviews preparedness amid West Asia developments, ensures energy, food security

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh says government is ensuring uninterrupted availability of LPG, petrol, diesel and fertilizers, while maintaining s

1979 batch alumni of the Jail Road Boys Higher Secondary School, Shillong, pose for a group photo

1979 batch alumni of the Jail Road Boys Higher Secondary School, Shillong, pose for a group photo during a grand reunion on the school premises o

Allegations Against BJP Candidate for Misusing NSG Uniform in Bengal Elections

Kolkata, April 9: A serious complaint has been filed against BJP candidate Deepanjan Chakraborty for allegedly campaigning in the National Securi

HITO urges trucker associations to resolve dispute over coke transport

From Our Correspondent MAWKYRWAT, April 8: The Hynniewtrep Integrated Territorial Organisation (HITO), South West Khasi Hills, has expressed conc

Government clears bills to amend quota law for women

The government has approved draft bills to amend the women's reservation law, aiming for 33% reservation in Lok Sabha and state assemblies from 2

Ri-Bhoi bans waste dumping in rivers, along National Highways

From Our Correspondent NONGPOH, April 8: The Deputy Commissioner of Ri-Bhoi has prohibited the dumping of garbage and waste in rivers, streams, d

Madhya Pradesh Chief Secretary Urges Departments to Set Action Plans and Goals

Bhopal, April 9: In a bid to accelerate development in Madhya Pradesh, Chief Secretary Anurag Jain convened a meeting with department heads. He i

ESI Scheme to cover all districts from April 2026

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 8: The Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), North East Zone, on Wednesday announced that the Employees S

ST Hasan Calls for Ban on Hate-Mongering Organizations

Mumbai, April 9: ST Hasan, a leader of the Samajwadi Party, has called for a ban on organizations that spread hate. His remarks come in the wake

KKR vs LSG: Narens Return Confirmed, Varuns Participation Uncertain

Kolkata, April 9: The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) received a significant boost ahead of their 15th match in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026

PM Modi to Visit Maa Dat Kali Temple Ahead of Delhi-Dehradun Expressway Inauguration

Dehradun, April 9: Preparations are underway for a grand event marking the inauguration of the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway. Prime Minister Narendra

L-G Saxena launches Ladakh Tourism, Sacred Buddha Relics Exposition portals

Excelsior Correspondent Leh, April 8: In a bid to strengthen Ladakhs tourism sector and promote its rich cultural heritage, the Lieutenant Govern