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Iran War Day 15 Live News: US pivots from usual army campaign in Kharg Island strike, Tehran warns America-linked oil cos, death tolls mount

West Asia War: War between United States, Israel and Iran escalates. United States strikes Iran's oil export hub. Iran expands missile campaign a

Clean Musi without demolishing poor peoples houses: Telangana BJP

Hyderabad: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday said it has never opposed the Musi River rejuvenation project and demanded that the Telanga

JK: Cop, wife dead, sons injured after SUV plunges into stream

Jammu: A head constable of Jammu and Kashmir Police and his wife were killed and their two children injured after their vehicle skidded off the r

International Mathematics Day 2026: Theme, Classroom Activities, Significance

International Mathematics Day 2026: The International Mathematical Union has shared several classroom games and activities that teachers can use

Viral TikTok game springs NSW police into action, sends Sydney TAFE campus into lockdown; what do we know so far?

A TAFE campus in NSW was placed on lockdown after a 16-year-old girl was seen with a water pistol, mistaken for a real firearm. Police responded

China urges Afghanistan, Pakistan to resolve tensions via talks, not force

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi has called for calm and dialogue between Afghanistan and Pakistan. He stressed that force will only worsen the s

Trump's Watch What Happens Threat To Iran As US Bombs Kharg Island

Trump, in a post on Truth Social, said the US is destroying the Iranian regime, both militarily and economically.

Odisha: BJD skips Iftar, Eid milan amid tensions in West Asia

Bhubaneswar: In view of the massive bloodshed and loss of lives in the ongoing war in Middle Eastern countries, the Opposition Biju Janata Dal (B

Beware the Ides of March: The Day Julius Caesar Changed History

Today the Ides of March survives as a powerful historical metaphor. What was once simply a day for settling debts and observing rituals became on

US announces $10 million reward for information on Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, senior officials

The US State Department offered a USD 10 million reward on Friday for information on Iran's new leader, Mojtaba Khamenei. Amid rising regional co

IDF Detects Iranian Missile Attack Targeting Israeli Territory

The force urged the public to follow safety instructions and move to protected spaces when alerts are issued.

Kate Middleton Shares Lifestyle Change After Cancer Battle

Kate expressed gratitude and spoke about healing, patience and finding peace through nature.

Israel is different...': Trump on talking with Netanyahu and sharing similar objectives on Iran

Hyderabad firms in bank fraud: ED attaches assets worth Rs 35.05 cr

Hyderabad: The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has attached immovable properties worth Rs 35.05 crore belonging to Beereddy Narsimha Reddy and An

Saudi Crown Prince summons Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif to solicit security support

Saudi Arabia has sought Pakistans backing amid the Iran war, summoning Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to meet Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in

Vacant PG medical seats: Telangana HC seeks clarification on spl counselling

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court has directed the Central Government, the Medical Council of India (MCI), and the National Medical Commission

Lisa Ray Breaks Silence on Dubai Attacks; Says Watching Events Unfold Has Been Difficult

Tehran has said vessels not serving the interests of the United States and Israel can sail through safely.

Kashmir: 3 accused of harbouring terrorists who killed BJP leader acquitted

A court in Jammu and Kashmirs Bandipora district has acquitted three persons accused of harbouring terrorists who killed a BJP leader and his two

US says oil from strategic reserve to start reaching market next week

America is set to release oil from its strategic reserves. Early deliveries are expected by next week. This move aims to tackle rising energy pri

Employee Requests Sick Leave, Founder Rejects It And Orders HR To Dock Pay: 'Sign To Switch Company?'

A Noida startup founder denied an employee's sick leave and ordered docking of pay, sparking debate on toxic work culture in Indian startups.

Few easy ways out for US as war with Iran drags on

US-Israeli strikes killed Iran's leader but have not toppled the government, which now, from its perch on the Strait of Hormuz, has put the entir

Adobe To Pay $150 Million To Settle Termination Fees, Subscription Lawsuit

Adobe reached a $150 million settlement to resolve a US government lawsuit accusing the Photoshop and Acrobat maker of harming consumers by conce

What are the changes being proposed to Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 | Explained

How is the government proposing to alter the definition of transgender person? Why has it argued for the omission of the right to self-perceived

Cyberabad SHE Teams Nab 43 People for Indulging in Indecent Acts

The accused were nabbed during 124 decoy operations conducted from March 7 to 13

Hyderabad: Fire breaks out near mosque at Seven Tombs Road

Hyderabad: A fire broke out near the Masjid-e-Tawheed Ahle Hadees at the Seven Tombs Road, Tolichowki, due to a short circuit in commercial elect

Iran warns of strikes on regional US-linked oil firms after American attack on crucial oil export hub

Iran's military has warned of retaliation against oil companies linked to the US if its energy infrastructure is targeted. This comes after US fo

Trump Aims To Seal Trade War Truce During His Meeting With Xi Jinping

Trump's trip, his first to China in his second term, is aimed at sealing a trade war truce the two leaders shook hands on when they met in South

Arrest orders against Badshah after he skips Haryana women commission hearing

Chandigarh: The Haryana State Commission for Women on Friday issued orders to arrest rapper-musician Aditya Prateek Singh Sisodia, popularly know

US Sending 2,500 Marines To Middle East As Iran War Intensifies

About 2,500 US Marines are being deployed to the Middle East as American and Israeli strikes keep pounding Iran and the Islamic Republic keeps at

LPG and oil crisis LIVE: Indian LPG carrier crosses Strait of Hormuz: marine traffic website

The Shivaliks 55,000 tonnes of cargo could amount to nearly one day of Indias LPG imports.

Georgia prosecutor drops vehicular homicide charge against teen after family of teacher killed in prank urges authorities to show mercy

A vehicular homicide charge against Jayden Ryan Wallace, 18, has been dropped. This follows the tragic death of high school teacher Jason Hughes

Trump's war alliance with Israel is reshaping the Middle East. But it carries risks.

For the first time, the United States and Israel are fighting a war together, marking a major shift in their decades-long alliance. Earlier U.S.

Is Jeffrey Epstein alive and living in Florida? Viral video sparks new debate online. Here's complete truth, fact-check

Is Jeffrey Epstein alive and living in Florida? A viral video from Florida shows a man in a convertible who looks like Jeffrey Epstein. Social me

Trump Administration To Receive $10 Billion Fee For TikTok Deal: Report

TikTok's Chinese owner, ByteDance, in January finalised a deal to establish a majority American-owned joint venture that will secure US data, to

Military targets on Iran island that handle oil exports destroyed: Trump

President Donald Trump said Friday that US forces have obliterated military targets on Irans Kharg Island and warned that the oil infrastructure

Financiers Harassment Drive Woman to End Life in Tandur

The police booked a case and handed over Laxmi's body to family members after an autopsy at the government hospital in Tandur

Meta Plans To Layoff 20% Staff As AI Costs Mount: Report

Meta is planning layoffs that could affect 20% or more of the company, three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters, as Meta seeks to offs

A Year After Announcing Comeback, Digg Cuts Jobs As It Faces AI Bot Surge

Digg is laying off staff, citing rutal reality in the current digital environment and a surge in artificial intelligence-driven bot activity, mo

Ram Gopal Varma Announces 'Sarkar 4', Set to Begin Shooting Next Month

Coming to the Red Lorry Film Festival, RGV was present at the festival for a special screening of his cult classic, Shiva.

After 2 Weeks Of War, US Begging World To Buy Russian Crude: Iran

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Saturday criticised the United States over its stance on Russian oil, claiming Washington was no

Sugar mills to report 5-8% revenue growth in FY26 on better cane supply: ICRA Report

However, margins are likely to remain broadly stable as cane prices have increased, while ethanol prices have remained largely stagnant, rating a

Trump says US will soon escort ships through strait as oil prices roil global economy

America will soon escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz to counter Iranian attacks. This move comes as oil prices surge due to the ongoing co

For reasons of decency...: Trump says US struck Kharg Island but spared oil infrastructure

60 artworks, 12 artists: Avyanna exhibition celebrates art for a cause

In this photo essay, we feature the Oorja collectives art exhibition on the occasion of International Womens Day.

FSSAI Analyzed 3,347 Food Samples in Telangana; 1 License Cancelled

The FSSAI is mandated to lay down science based standards for articles of food and to regulate their manufacture, storage, distribution, sale and

11 Indian Nationals Charged in US Over Alleged Visa Fraud Scheme

The suspects are accused of organising fake robberies so that store clerks could falsely claim to be victims of violent crimes and use the incide

Man who rammed into Michigan synagogue had just lost family in an Israeli strike in Lebanon

A man drove his car into a synagogue in Michigan. He had recently learned his family died in an Israeli airstrike in Lebanon. Dozens of children

West Asia conflict: Explosions heard in Doha after key areas evacuated

journalists, after Qatar's interior ministry said it was evacuating some key areas. Earlier, the interior ministry said in a statement it was eva

'No Charge For You': Border Roads Organisation Helps Stranded Bike Rider, Heartwarming Video Viral

A viral video shows Border Roads Organisation personnel helping a stranded biker by repairing his motorcycle brake free of charge at their worksh

Iran Allows Two India-Flagged LPG Carriers to Cross Hormuz

Irans Ambassador to India, Mohammad Fathali, confirmed that Tehran would provide safe passage to vessels bound for India through the Strait of Ho

Iran-Israel war LIVE: U.S. bombs targets on Irans oil export hub Kharg Island

The American military earlier ordered 2,500 Marines and an amphibious assault ship to West Asia, in a major addition of forces in the region afte

Iran's Abdul Majid Hakeem Ilahi says conversation between Indian and Iranian leadership 'successful'

India and Iran leaders held successful talks on West Asia's security. Iran's representative stated Iran did not start the war but will defend its

US Commerce Department withdraws planned rule on AI chip exports, government website shows

The U.S. Department of Commerce has withdrawn a proposed rule on AI chip exports that had been sent for inter-agency review in late February, wit

US orders 2,500 Marines and an amphibious assault ship to Middle East after almost 2 weeks of war

American forces are increasing their presence in the Middle East with the deployment of Marines and an assault ship. Meanwhile, a large explosion

5 US Air Force Planes Damaged In Iranian Strike On Saudi Arabia: Reports

Five US Air Force refueling planes were struck and damaged on the ground at Prince Sultan air base in Saudi Arabia, the Wall Street Journal repor

Iran's Plans to Take Over Middle East are Dead: Trump

Trump reiterated that Tehran would not be allowed to obtain nuclear weapons

Oppn files notices in both Houses for removal of CEC

LIVE: US Bombs Irans Kharg Island as War Escalates

As the United States intensified its bombing of Iran, Tehran launched a new wave of drone and missile attacks on Israel and its Gulf neighbours

'Identifying sites in J&K for new power plants'

Judge blocks subpoenas against Fed Chair Powell, DOJ to appeal

A US judge has stopped subpoenas targeting Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The judge ruled the criminal probe was an improper attempt to pre

Morning Digest: U.S. bombs targets on Irans oil export hub Kharg Island; Indian-flagged LPG carrier crosses Strait of Hormuz; and more

Here is a select list of stories to start the day

Trump says US struck military targets on Iran's Kharg Island, key oil export hub

United States forces struck military targets on Iran's Kharg Island. President Donald Trump warned of further action against oil infrastructure i

No LPG shortage, government urges shift to PNG amid Gulf crisis

In the wake of the Gulf War, India is grappling with a shortage of LPG cylinders. However, the government remains steadfast, promising ample cook

US-Israel Iran War Live: US striking 'every military target' on Kharg Island as Iran launches fresh missiles

CM Mamata announces development boards for marginalised communities ahead of Bengal Assembly polls

The announcement comes days after President Droupadi Murmu stated that the West Bengal government was not serious about development of Scheduled

AESL signs MoU with BSF and Indian Army to support personnel and their families

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 13: In order to support the welfare of Army personnel and their families, Aakash Educational Services Limited

NHPC conferred with CII HR Excellence Award for 2025-26

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 13: NHPC, a Navratna enterprise was today conferred with CII HR Excellence Award for 2025-26 in acknowledgemen

ICAI J&K Branch delegation calls on IT (Exemptions) Commr in Chandigarh

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 13: A delegation of the Managing Committee of the Jammu and Kashmir Branch of the Northern India Regional Coun

Economic Stabilisation Fund will help govt respond better, says Sitharaman

India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman revealed a Rs 1 lakh crore Economic Stabilisation Fund. This fund will help the government manage ext

Congregationalprayers, rallies held in Kashmir on Ramzans last Friday; Jamia Masjid closed

The Mirwaiz said its for the seventh consecutive year that the rulers have denied Muslims the right to offer prayers at Jama Masjid on this auspi

Balkrishna inaugurates Zebrafish-Drosophila Research Lab

Excelsior Correspondent HARIDWAR, Mar 13: A state-of-the-art Zebrafish and Drosophila Research Laboratory was inaugurated here today at Patanjali

Student from Ludhiana dies fighting Russia's war

Why has US attacked Kharg Island, where is it located, and why is it very important for Iran? Donald Trump warning explained. Here's if US will take control of island

Why has US attacked Kharg Island, where is it located, and why is it very important for Iran? The strike was announced by Donald Trump. US forces

Tecumseh Products plans to bring new compressor platforms to India

The company eyes higher double digit growth over five years

BJP: Infiltrators from B'desh behind Meghalaya violence

The BJP has blamed alleged Muslim infiltrators from Bangladesh for recent violence in Meghalaya's West Garo Hills, citing demographic shifts and

Trump Says US Bombed Iran's Kharg Island, Threatens Oil Infrastructure

US President Donald Trump on Friday Said on Friday that the United States carried out strikes against every military target on Iran's Kharg Islan

Growing Aspirations for the Civil Services in Jammu and Kashmir

Vijay Hashia iamvhashia@gmail.com Among the most aspirational careers for young Indians today, the Indian Administrative Services (IAS) continues

Powering Resilience: Indias Long-Term Energy Strategy

Excelsior Correspondent Operation Epic Fury has had an impact of epic proportions on world energy prices, sending crude oil prices skyrocketing t

SRDC to be renamed, irregularities under AAP to be probed: CM Rekha Gupta

During the meeting, the board reviewed Shahjahanabad Redevelopment Corporations functioning under the previous government

CBI questions Anil Ambani's son in Rs 228 crore bank fraud case

In Sabarimala U-turn, Kerala backs tradition on entry of women

Centre approves Rs 330.34 cr for J&K as additional financial assistance

Relief over and above funds released under SDRF Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 13: The Central Government today approved Rs 1,912.99 crore as

Sounds of bombs, gunfire thing of past, BJP ensured lasting peace in NE: PM

Cong signed accords for selfish political interests GUWAHATI, Mar 13: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that sounds of bombs and gunfir

Seven dead, 92 inmates infected with herpes virus at overcrowded Jalpaiguri correctional home

About 92 inmates have been infected in the outbreak of the Herpes Simplex Virus between August 20, 2025 and March 9, 2026. Seven persons infected

Cabinet clears 18 pc increase in transport fares; hike in allowances of Ministers, MLAs, others

46 posts for GMC-J, 90 for GMC-S raise eyebrows; BJP silent Promotion of two officers gets nod Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Mar 13: The Omar Abdullah Ca

Widening of roads in J&K destroying Himalayas, bringing disasters: Karan Singh

Attack on Farooq is security lapse, needs thorough probe Nishikant Khajuria JAMMU, Mar 13: Former Sadar-e-Riyast Dr Karan Singh has alleged that

Govt wants Parliament sittings on March 28, 29

Abhishek Sharma pays obeisance at Mata Vaishno Devi shrine after T20 WC triumph

Excelsior Sports Correspondent REASI, Mar 13: Following Indias victory in the T20 World Cup, star opener Abhishek Sharma paid a visit to the reve

Preserve Jammus rich heritage, connect new generation to their roots: LG

Calls upon youth to serve literature, culture Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, Mar 13: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday urged the practiti

VK Saxena takes oath as 4th LG of Ladakh, pledges sustainable development

Excelsior Correspondent LEH, Mar 13: Vinai Kumar Saxena today took oath as the fourth Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh at a c