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DUBAI, March 24: The spokesman of Irans top military command said on Tuesday that its armed forces will fight until complete victory. The comments by Maj. Gen. Ali Abdollahi Aliabadi of the Khatam-al Anbiya Central Headquarters appeared to be related to US President Donald Trumps announcement that there were negotiations ongoing between Tehran and Washington. []

DUBAI, March 24: Hopes for a slowdown in the Iran war rose after Donald Trump said the US was holding productive talks with Tehran and delayed planned strikes on Iranian power plants by five days. He also extended a deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. However, Iran denied any negotiations were taking []

Palestinians inspect the wreckage of an Iranian missile that landed in the West Bank village of Kifl Haris on Tuesday. (PTI)

NEW DELHI, March 24: As the Iran war enters its fourth week, Donald Trump has offered a new and shifting explanation for how the conflict began, suggesting Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth was the first to advocate military action. Speaking in Tennessee, Trump said Hegseth urged him to strike Iran to prevent it from acquiring nuclear []

NEW DELHI, March 24: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump held a phone conversation on March 24 to discuss the ongoing situation in West Asia and the strategic importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open. The discussion comes amid rising tensions following the February 28 US and Israeli strikes on Iran, []

NEW DELHI, March 24: A senior Trump administration official, Elbridge Colby, said India is indispensable for peace, stability, and a favorable balance of power in the Indo-Pacific amid geopolitical shifts. During his visit to New Delhi, he highlighted expanding India-US defense cooperation, including advanced technologies, joint military capabilities, maritime awareness, anti-submarine warfare, and co-development of []

New Delhi, March 24: Australian-born forward Ryan Williams could make his much-anticipated India debut after being named in head coach Khalid Jamils 23-member squad for the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifier against Hong Kong on March 31 in Kochi. Williams was included in the squad after FIFA cleared his change of association, paving the way []

New Delhi, March 24: Lakshya Sen, fresh from his All England runner-up finish, will spearhead Indias challenge in the Thomas Cup, while former world champion PV Sindhu and rising star Unnati Hooda will lead the womens team in the Uber Cup next month. The Badminton Association of India has largely retained the core of the []

Tangier (Morocco), March 24: Bhowneesh Mendiratta will aim to put the Paris Olympics heartbreak behind him when he leads the Indian charge at the season-opening ISSF Shotgun World Cup here, eyeing a strong start to a busy calendar that features the Asian Games and the World Championships later this year. Trap shooter Bhowneesh, who had []

Christchurch, March 24: New Zealand batter Tom Latham has been ruled out of the fifth and final T20I against South Africa at the Hagley Oval on Wednesday with a thumb injury. Latham was struck on his left thumb by South African fast bowler Nqobani Mokoena during the third T20I at Eden Park on Friday. NZC []

Bhubaneswar, March 24: Seasoned Tamil Nadu athlete Baranica Elangovan smashed the overall national record in womens pole vault event in a stunning performance, clearing a height of 4.22m on the opening day of the National Indoor Championships here on Tuesday. The 29-year-old Baranica, a three-time national outdoor champion, cleared 4.22m to better the earlier national []

Groundsmen work at the at the Gaddafi Stadium in preparations for upcoming season of the Pakistan Super League, which will take place in empty stadiums due to the recent spike in oil prices, in Lahore, on Tuesday. (PTI)

Bhubaneswar, March 24: Young shot putter Omkar Prasad Nanda resorted to using a worn-out shoe, while runner C Priyanka relied on her experience of training on a curvy track, as athletes and officials adjusted to an unfamiliar setting at the inaugural National Indoor Championships, which began here on Tuesday. Nanda was among the fortunate few []

New Delhi, March 24: The Cyprus Chess Federation chief has termed Indian Grandmaster Koneru Humpys withdrawal from the prestigious Candidates Tournament as a bad move, saying it spreads unfounded concerns and reflects a lack of respect for both players and organisers. Criton Tornaritis, president of the CCF, strongly criticised Indias two-time World Rapid champion Humpy []

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition that develops during childhood and affects 610 per cent of children and 26 per cent of adults. People with ADHD may present with predominantly inattentive symptoms, such as difficulty concentrating, predominantly hyperactive and impulsive symptoms, such as speaking or acting without thinking, or a combination of both. Two []

On March 19, Ras Laffan, the worlds largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal, which supplies one-fifth of the worlds super-chilled fuel, was hit by Iranian missiles and drones. The Qatari terminal suffered substantial damage in the strikes fires were raging across the gas-to-liquids facility within the complex, which covers 295 square kilometres, roughly the []

Governor gives assent to ADC Rule amendment to bar non-tribal candidates from contesting council polls Our Bureau SHILLONG/TURA, March 24: With history being rewritten following the Governors approval of the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) amendment, making Scheduled Tribe certificates mandatory for all MDC poll aspirants, the Meghalaya government has decided to seize the []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 24: With the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) adopting a historic amendment making Scheduled Tribe (ST) certificates mandatory for candidates contesting its elections, a delegation of pressure groups, church leaders and citizens from Garo Hills on Tuesday met Governor Chandrashekhar H. Vijayashankar at Lok Bhavan on Tuesday, pressing for []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 24: Voice of the People Party (VPP) supremo Ardent Miller Basaiawmoit on Tuesday said sustained public protests had brought the NPP-led MDA Government to its knees, while crediting multiple stakeholders for the decision to make a Schedule Tribe (ST) certificate mandatory for candidates contesting Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 24: In a huge relief to hundreds of parents and students, the Meghalaya Transport Corporation (MTC) has decided to continue its school bus service, reversing its earlier decision to discontinue operations from April 1, following strong objections from parents across Shillong. The decision comes after a section of parents, whose []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 24: The Meghalaya High Court was on Tuesday informed that environmental clearances for the proposed expansion of Shillong Airport are expected to be granted within the next two to three weeks. Appearing before the court, Deputy Solicitor General of India Nitish Mozika submitted that the clearance process is nearing completion. []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 24: A controversy has erupted over the inclusion of Meghalaya State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (MSCPCR) Chairperson Agatha K. Sangmas name in the list of star campaigners for the National Peoples Party (NPP) ahead of the Assam Legislative Assembly elections and a by-election in Nagaland. According to the []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 24: The ruling NPP has made it clear that it will field a candidate in the Shillong Parliamentary By-elections which has been necessitated following the demise of former MP Ricky A.J. Syngkon last month. NPP state president Prestone Tynsong on Tuesday declined to comment on who will contest the polls []

Washington, March 16: US fighter jets have targeted Irans military positions near the Chabahar Free Trade Zone, according to reports. The sounds of explosion were heard in the area behind the Chabahar Free Trade Zone, Al Jazeera reported, citing Voice of Americas Persian language service. The free trade zone is located in Irans Sistan and []

Nengnikaniko manenggipa manderangna dakchakaniko onna CM kurachaka TURA: Robibar pringwalchipak, Garo Hills-ni adita biaprango stilrang jimbee gaakangani asel banga biaprangon manderangni nok-jam, gari gora aro bagan barirang nosto kaako mane, manderang noksan ongna nangtokaha. Tura-oba Sonibar walonin mikka kimpreta baksana balwarang aditan tarakangaha aro Robibar pringwalchibara, rangsan stilrang daldalbee gaakanonange, manderangni nok-jam, gari gora aro []

SHILLONG: Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) election-o Tribal onggijagipa manderangni bak rapaaniko jegale batanggimin sal somoirangonin sosojengjeng ongangahani gimin West Garo Hills ajao mobile internet-ko champengatengani asel manderang, kamrangko kaanio nengnikanirangko chagrongna nangtokengahani gimin mobile internet-ko watpilchina gita Tura-ni MDC aro BJP-ni state vice president Bernard N Marak, adok sorkariko didiataha. Marak-ni parakatani gitade, []

Curfew-ko pring 6 bajioni attam 6 bajiona nengtakata TURA: Batanggimin sal somoirango West Garo Hills ajao, mongsongbate Chibinang jol aro Tura-o manderangni dingchaoe sosojengjeng onganirangko nikna manahani gimin tomtomaniko mansrangkujaskal, West Garo Hills ajani District Magistrate,Bharat Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS)-ni Section 163-ni ningo, March-ni 16 tarik Sombar pring 6:00 bajioni March 17 tarik Mongolbar pring []

SHILLONG: Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) election-o Tribal onggijagipa manderangni bak rapaaniko jegale batanggimin somoirango sosojengjeng onganirangko nikna manahani gimin GHADC election-ko ongatna skang, pilak meligrikgijani aro nengnikanirangko namatchengna nanggen ine United Democratic Party (UDP)-ni general secretary Titosstarwell Chyne parakataha. Chyne-ni aganani gitade, GHADC-o ningtugipa nengnikanirangko skangonin namatchipjahani aselsa daalo sosojengjeng onganirang ong

TURA: West Garo Hills ajani akawe jolrango songdongenggipa Non-Tribal ba Tribal onggijagipa manderang bangbatan Bangladesh-oni katnape songdong achagiparangsa onga ine adita salrangna skang, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-ni agananiko akawe jolrango songdongenggipa manderang raken jegalataha. Garo Hills-ni akawe jolrango songdongenggipa bangbata Non-Tribal-rangan Bangladesh-oni katnapbagiparangsa ine matnanganiko jegalatengon, ian chanchininggija aro manderangko dilsretna jotton kaani gitasa ongen

Editor In recent days, I have come across in this news daily, the topic about the Jaintia people. For a long time, many Jaintia intellectuals and Jaintia people never identified themselves as Khasis or as a sub-tribe of the Khasi tribe because of their identity and culture that are different from the majority Khasis. They []

The bugle has been sounded for assembly polls in five states Assam, West Bengal, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and Kerala. The fate of incumbent governments and aspiring opposition parties hangs in the balance even while a frenetic election campaign participated by top national and regional leaders is underway till the time the counting []

By H H Mohrmen Last year around this time the Society for Urban and Rural Empowerment (SURE), Jaitia Hills, had the opportunity to host students from the Indian Institute of Management Shillong under the Institutes Community Immersion Programme (CIP). Students from this prestigious management institution spent a considerable amount of time in villages where SURE []

By H. Srikanth The developments in the Middle East started haunting India after Narendra Modis two-day visit to Israel, wherein the PM addressed Israel as fatherland; hugged Netanyahu, and accepted the highest Israeli civilian award with great pride. We are not sure if Modi had any hint of the US-Israeli attack on Iran two days []

London, March 15: Manchester United boosted their hopes of securing a spot in next seasons UEFA Champions League with a 31 victory over Aston Villa, while a series of other results across the Premier League reshaped both the race for Europe and the battle against relegation over the weekend. At Old Trafford, United left it []

London, March 14: The Premier League returned with another dramatic round of fixtures over the weekend, as the battle for European qualification and the fight against relegation intensified across Englands top flight. At Turf Moor, AFC Bournemouth dropped valuable points in their pursuit of European football after being held to a goalless draw by struggling []

London, March 14: England international Marcus Rashford could return to Manchester United once his current loan spell at FC Barcelona comes to an end, with the Spanish giants exploring alternative options to strengthen their attacking department. Among the names being closely monitored by Barcelonas recruitment team is Pedro Neto, the 26-year-old winger currently playing for []

Mexico City, March 14: In the span of three days, Mexico has lost two players for the World Cup. Midfielder Marcel Ruiz tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee, his club Toluca announced on Friday. The 25-year-old Ruiz injured the joint on Wednesday in a CONCACAF Champions Cup match against San Diego of []

New Delhi, March 14: The legendary Ricky Ponting has identified Indias decision to persist with wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson at the top of the order as one of the defining calls in their triumphant ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026 campaign, saying the faith shown in him by captain Suryakumar Yadav and the coaching staff proved []

New Delhi, March 14: Former England captain Kevin Pietersen, who mentored the Delhi Capitals last year, said on Saturday that he wont be able to serve the role in the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League. The IPL 2026 is starting on March 28 with defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru hosting Sunrisers Hyderabad at []

Shanghai, March 14: Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe said temporary coach Michael Carrick is doing an excellent job but the British billionaire wouldnt entertain a question about the former player possibly keeping the job long term. United is up to third place in the Premier League under Carrick, the former England and United midfielder who []

Vitoria-Gasteiz, March 14: Villarreal equalized 1-1 deep in stoppage time and broke the hearts of relegation-threatened Alaves in La Liga. The home side seemed destined for a first win in six games and a debut three points for coach Quique Sanchez Flores, who was taking charge at home for the first time since replacing Eduardo []

Marseille, March 14: Substitute Amine Gouiri scored with 11 minutes remaining to give Marseille a 1-0 win over Ligue 1 struggler Auxerre. The result left Marseille in third place, three points clear of Lyon, which plays at Le Havre on Sunday. Marseille was seven points behind second-placed Lens and eight adrift of league leader Paris []

Turin, March 14: Parma scored two own goals in two minutes to undo an otherwise tight match and tumble towards a 4-1 defeat by Torino in Serie A. Giovanni Simeone scored his second goal in three games to put Torino 1-0 up in the third minute only for Mateo Pellegrino to equalize for Parma 17 []

By Our Reporter Shillong, March 14: Two closely contested matches were played in the ongoing Late P.A. Sangma Memorial T20 Cricket Tournament 2026 organised by the Shillong Cricket Association, with Cluster CC and Rhinoland Cricket Academy emerging victorious in their respective fixtures. In the first match of the day, Cluster CC defeated Young Guns CC []

Kolkata, March 14: Muhammad Ajsal effected a dramatic stoppage-time header as Kerala Blasters FC snatched a 1-1 draw against East Bengal FC to open their account after Youssef Ezzejjari had put the home side in the lead early in an Indian Super League match here on Saturday. Youssef, the Spanish-Moroccan forward, gave East Bengal FC []

Lahore, March 14: Pakistans national selectors are not happy with the absolute authority given to the white-ball head coach Mike Hesson in the selection of players. Selectors Aaqib Javed, Misbah ul Haq, Sarfaraz Ahmed and Asad Shafiq have addressed a media conference in Lahore on Saturday and made it clear they had asked the Pakistan []

Actor Anil Kapoor said he was offered a cameo in Aditya Dhars upcoming release Dhurandhar: The Revenge and admits turning it down is nothing but his loss. Dhurandhar: The Revenge is a sequel to the 2025 release from Dhar, which went on to cross over Rs 1000 crore at the box office. It featured Ranveer []

Mumbai, March 14: Actor R Madhavan has warned the netizens about a fake account through his latest social media post. The 3 Idiots actor revealed that someone is using his name to get in touch with people. However, Madhavan has clarified that the accused has no connection to him or his team whatsoever. He further []

Kaouther Ben Hanias docudrama The Voice of Hind Rajab is nominated for Best International Feature at Sundays Oscars. However, one of its stars wont be able to attend the ceremony. Motaz Malhees, who plays a call center operator desperately trying to help 5-year-old Palestinian girl Hind Rajab as shes trapped in a car under fire []

Rohit Shettys Golmaal franchise is gearing up to go bigger and grander, with the addition of Akshay Kumar and the return of Sharman Joshi. On his birthday on Saturday, Rohit shared the films announcement video, expressing excitement about shooting the fifth part of the film that changed his life 20 years ago. 20 years ago, []