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11 Indian Nationals Charged in US Over Visa Fraud Scheme

The Indian nationals were living unlawfully in various US states such as Massachusetts, Kentucky and Ohio. Dipikaben was deported to India after

Gujarat govt to provide new PNG connections to hotels, hostels, educational institutes

Gujarat will now provide new piped natural gas connections to restaurants, hotels, educational, and socio-religious institutions. This decision a

Watch: Trump: Gas prices will come tumbling down once this war is over

US Offers $10 Million Reward for Info on Mojtaba Khamenei

Apart from Mojtaba Khamenei, the updated list also includes Irans interior minister and the minister of intelligence and security

11 Indian nationals charged in U.S. over visa fraud scheme

The charge of conspiracy to commit visa fraud provides for a sentence of up to five years in prison, three years of supervised release and a fine

Pi Day 2026: significance of the mathematical constant

March 14 is celebrated globally as Pi Day as the first digits of the mathematical constant , 3.14159, match the date 3/14

The curious case of SCRs twin stations

From Lallaguda to Ammuguda, South Central Railway hosts rare twin stations sharing identical names yet serving different roles and routes. While

U.S. expands Venezuela sanctions waivers amid rising prices

In a post on X, the department said it updated several Venezuela-related licenses to further support the revitalization of the countrys energy se

Indian Wells: Aryna Sabalenka reaches finals for the third time in 4 years, will face Elena Rybakina

Aryna Sabalenka, a two-time runner-up at Indian Wells, will get another shot at winning event after beating Linda Noskova 6-3, 6-4 in the semifin

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

South Korea's PM, Trump discuss possible talks with Norths Kim Jong Un

Mr. Kim did not say what specific suggestions he made to Mr. Trump but said he told Mr. Trump that recent comments by Pyongyang indicated Mr. Kim

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

Massive search operation in Jammu Kashmir after Pakistan drone spotted

Jammu: A massive search operation was launched by security forces on Saturday, March 14, in several forward villages of Jammu and Kashmirs Samba

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

Woman, 3 Sons Arrested Over Terror Bombing Near US Embassy In Norway

The US embassy in Oslo was hit by an explosion on Sunday and police later said they had apprehended the suspects, accusing them of a error bombi

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

Piyush Goyal Rejects Reports on India Holding off US Trade Deal

Goyal also highlighted the long-term benefits India could gain from the deal, particularly in technology and investment

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

Govt tables bill proposing more precise definition of transgender, drops self-perceived gender identity

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

Benchmark indices slip 2% as crude oil prices remain high

Nifty opened at 23,462.50 and touched 23,492.40 before slipping to 23,112.00 and settling at the days close. The decline was broad-based, with al

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

Ahead of RS polls, Cong corrals Odisha MLAs in K'taka, Haryana netas in HP

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

No dosa or samosa: Gulf war LPG crunch shrinks India Inc's canteen menus, firms turn to electric

India Inc's factory operations face disruption due to commercial LPG rationing. The Gulf war's impact on supplies is affecting manufacturing proc

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

Trump administration set to receive $10 billion fee for brokering TikTok deal, WSJ reports

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

Mathematics in Music: An Interdisciplinary Bridge

Prof. Raj Shree Dhar dharrajshree@gmail.com It is often said that mathematics is the language of the universe and music is the language of the so

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