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Iran-Israel war LIVE: Yemen's Houthis enter Iran war with attacks on Israel, while U.S. Marines arrive in region

The Pentagon is preparing plans for weeks of ground operations in Iran, though President Donald Trump has not yet approved any deployment, the Wa

U.S. amphibious assault ship arrives in West Asia

The ship, which is usually based in Japan, arrived in the region on March 27, Centcom said in a post on X, noting that the vessel is the flagship

Morning Digest: Rajnath Singh calls for long-term readiness on West Asia crisis; Israelis protest against war, clash with police, and more

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IPL biggest influence on my cricketing career, says Buttler

Indian Premier League New Delhi, March 28: Gujarat Titans wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler said the Indian Premier League (IPL), whose 19th editio

Pentagon prepares for weeks of ground operations in Iran: Report

The Pentagon is preparing for possible weeks-long ground operations in Iran as thousands of US troops deploy to the Middle East, according to off

Mumbai seek winning start as Knight Riders battle injury woes

Indian Premier League Mumbai, March 28: A robust Mumbai Indians outfit will begin their bid to end a five-year title drought in the Indian Premie

No Kings rallies draw crowds across U.S., in Europe

Minnesota took centre stage, in what organisers expected to be mass demonstrations involving millions of people

Bumrah available for MI opener

Indian Premier League Mumbai, March 29: Mumbai Indians received a timely boost ahead of their Indian Premier League opener, with pace spearhead J

Green ready to deliver for KKR

Indian Premier League Mumbai, March 28: Cameron Green wont be weighed down by his high price tag, says Kolkata Knight Riders coach Shane Watson,

Pragg braces for tough challenge at Candidates

Paphos (Cyprus), March 28: Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa, Indias sole representative in the Open section of the eight-player elite field, faces a

Indian Skeet shooters struggle in Tangier WC

Tangier (Morocco), March 28: None of the Indian shooters could qualify for the finals of the skeet events at the ISSF World Cup for Shotgun here

Teenager Antonelli to start from pole at Japanese GP

Suzuka (Japan), March 28: Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli took the pole for Sundays Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix, just two weeks after he led qua

Haworth India Hosts Give to Gain Womens Leadership Roundtable in Hyderabad

The discussion explored how thoughtfully designed workplaces, mentorship, collaboration and support enable women to thrive, while positioning inc

Nikita wins first gold for hosts Chhattisgarh

Odisha women dominate last day of swimming Raipur, March 28: Weightlifter Nikita ended hosts Chhattisgarhs wait for a gold medal while Odishas wo

How will Indias new Nationally Determined Contribution accelerate climate action?

What is Indias new Nationally Determined Contribution and how does it compare with previous commitments? What do emissions data indicate about pr

What did the Supreme Court rule on Scheduled Castes and religion?

What did the Supreme Court say about Scheduled Caste status for those not belonging to Hinduism, Sikhism, or Buddhism? Can SC status be restored

Northern Army Commander presents 93 gallantry, distinguished service awards at investiture ceremony

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Mar 28: Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma on Saturday presented 93 awards, including 52

Galgotias University soars to new heights in QS World Rankings 2026

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 28: Galgotias University has steadily evolved over the years as a growing contributor to technology-focused ed

Fortis Escorts organizes free Urology Screening Camp at Ramgarh

Excelsior Correspondent RAMGARH, Mar 28: Reaffirming its commitment to delivering quality healthcare to the people of the Jammu region, a free ur

Historic Places of Udhampur District

K.Kumar, Akshat Dogra Situated in the Jammu division of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, Udhampur District is a land where history and m

From Homo Sapiens to Homo Sentient Reclaiming consciousness before collapse

Lt Gen Narendra Kotwal (R ), Dr Sumedha Kotwal narendrakotwal@gmail.com Humanity today stands at a profound and uncomfortable crossroads. Never b

Echoes from the Hills The Living Folk Traditions of Udhampur

Prakash Premi Folk literature is the living expression of a communitys collective mind and memory, shaped and preserved not in books but in voice

Police attaches property of LeT terrorist

Excelsior Correspondent REASI, Mar 28: District Police Reasi today carried out attachment proceedings against the property of a LeT terrorist in

6 Advocates appointed as Law Officers

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 28: Department of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs today appointed six Advocates as Law Officers in the

Cop injured in accidental fire

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Mar 28: A policeman was injured when the gun of his colleague accidentally went off at district police office i

North Korea's Kim inspects solid-fuel engine, new tank as Pyongyang steps up military development

KCNA said the new high-thrust solid-fuel engine had a maximum thrust of 2,500 kilonewtons and that the ground test formed part of a new five-year

Hundreds of Israelis protest against war, clash with police

Weekly protests against the war launched by Israel and the United States against Iran on February 28 have been taking place in Tel Aviv and elsew

All-round Mumbai Indians eye winning start to IPL 2026 against depleted KKR

MUMBAI, Mar 28: A robust Mumbai Indians outfit will begin their bid to end a five-year title drought in the Indian Premier League when they take

Jammu North, J&K Police enter finals of Hockey J&K UT Men Cship

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 28: The Hockey J&K UT Men Championship entered its decisive stage on Day 5 at the KK Hakku Hockey Stadi

Ishmeet, Kumaresh lead after five rounds in Chess Fiesta

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 28: Ishmeet Singh and Kumaresh A were leading the field with five points each after five rounds in the

Sopore Police conclude CAP with sports grand finale

Excelsior Sports Correspondent SRINAGAR, Mar 28: Sopore Police today organized the grand finale of sports activities under the Civic Action Progr

Volleyball tourney organized

Excelsior Sports Correspondent SAMBA, Mar 28: Samba Police organized a volleyball tournament under the Civic Action Programme (CAP) 2025-2026 at

Taekwondo Cship concludes at Gool

Excelsior Sports Correspondent RAMBAN, Mar 28: District Ramban Taekwondo Championship 2025-26 concluded today at Government Model Higher Secondar

Anantnag Taekwondo Cship culminates

Excelsior Sports Correspondent SRINAGAR, Mar 28: District Anantnag Taekwondo Championships 2025-26 concluded successfully at the Indoor Sports Ha

Tiger Woods released on bail hours after arrest at crash scene on suspicion of DUI

JUPITER ISLAND (USA), Mar 28: Tiger Woods was released on bail late Friday, hours after his Land Rover clipped a truck, rolled onto its side and

Pulwama District Taekwondo Cship on Mar 29-30

Excelsior Sports Correspondent SRINAGAR, Mar 28: The Taekwondo Association of District Pulwama is set to organize the District Pulwama Taekwondo

Multi-State Terror Network

The busting of a major terror-linked arms trafficking module by Delhi Police in the NCR is a stark reminder that the threat landscape in India re

Sacred Water in Ruins The Vulnerable Heritage of Chiryai Muttal Bowlis

Dr. Pallavi Sharma, Dr. Vishal Sharma pallavisharmajmu@gmail.com Bowlis are natural water reservoir. In hindi, these reservoirs are known as Bowl

Ethnic Food of Udhampur A representation of Dogra heritage

Ashok Sharma Food has always been an essential element of human culture. It reflects the environment, traditions and social life of a community a

Two suspected Pak terrorists, local arrested in Malerkotla

Joint operation by JKP, PP Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 28: In a joint operation, Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) and Punjab Police (PP) hav

Raja Mandleek Devsthan Kashirah A symbol of Hindu-Muslim Harmony

Maj Gen SK Sharma shiv_k_sharma@yahoo.co.in In Kashirah village of Udhampur district, the temple of Raja Mandleek is very popular. On every Sunda

Govt to soon float fresh EOI to outsource International Yoga Centre at Mantalai: CM

Cable Cars alone cant drive tourism growth *Adequate stock of essential items in UT Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Mar 28: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to

Bill on drug de-addiction likely in current Assembly session: Itoo

Legislation vetted by Law Deptt, FD gave concurrence Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 28: Health and Medical Education and Social Welfare Minis

Assembly demands judicial probe into assassination attempt on Farooq

Speaker, Members for time bound & fair investigation ] Nishikant Khajuria JAMMU, Mar 28: Cutting across party lines, the ruling as well as opposi

Meghalaya aro Assam sima arini aro election-ni bidingo chanchirima

TURA: District Administration aro West Garo Hills aro Goalpara-ni police baksa kumong nangrimgrikanina tomaha. Goalpara-ni District Commissioner

80% Indians cleared by tests are struck by heart attack

At the core of the problem is a mismatch. Most of these risk calculators were designed using Western populations, where heart disease tends to oc

Relief for drivers: No jail for 1st-time pollution, road safety norms violations

In the case of noise pollution-related violations, the bill proposes a warning for the first offence, while repeat offence will attract a penalty

Vice President Radhakrishnan Encourages IIM Ranchi Graduates to Uphold Ethical Values

Ranchi, March 29: Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan addressed the 15th graduation ceremony of the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ranchi as

Parliament to be adjourned on April 2, to meet after assembly polls

A fixed date for Parliaments meeting to discuss what are likely to be two bills, one for delimitation based on 2011 census and another for amendi

Why Fennel is Essential in Summer: Discover Its Incredible Benefits

New Delhi, March 29: As summer approaches, complaints of stomach heat, gas, bloating, and indigestion tend to rise. Its not always necessary to v

Its a waiting game at the moment: Watson on Pathiranas availability

Two Arrested in Vehicle Theft Case in New Delhi

New Delhi, March 29: A special team from the Shahdara district has arrested two individuals on charges of vehicle theft. The suspects have been i

India should leverage global crisis to redouble reform efforts: CEA

New Delhi, March 28: Chief Economic Advisor V. Anantha Nageswaran on Saturday said that given the considerable impact of the ongoing West Asia co

West Asia crisis affecting LPG cylinder supply to certain parts of store network: Jubilant FoodWorks

We wish to inform that due to the ongoing geopolitical situation in West Asia, there are supply constraints on the distribution of commercial LPG

Gold gains over 5 pc on weekly basis

New Delhi, March 28: Gold prices gained 5.77 per cent during the week, amid sustained geopolitical tensions and pull back in crude oil prices. On

Mamata Banerjees Ground Slipping in West Bengal, Claims Jharkhand BJP President

Ranchi, March 29: Political tensions are escalating following West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjees statement, If you target Bengal, I will

India cautions WTO against weaponising transparency to justify trade retaliation

New Delhi, March 28: India has cautioned WTO members against weaponising transparency to justify trade retaliation or challenge legitimate domest

Goyal calls for consensus-based decision making

New Delhi, March 28: Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has stressed the importance of consensus-based decision-making and address

Former Raymond chairman Vijaypat Singhania no more

Mumbai, March 28: Former Raymond chairman Vijaypat Singhania died here on Saturday evening, his family said. He was 87. His son Gautam Singhania,

Punjab BJP Criticizes AAP Government Over Verka Supply Chain Irregularities

Chandigarh, March 29: The Punjab BJP has launched a sharp attack on the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government. State BJPs acting president, Ashwani Sh

Governments failure responsible for supply crunch, panic among people, says Pramod Tiwari

Mr. Tiwari further alleged that theBJP Government repeatedly makes such statements, which create an atmosphere of panic in the country

Mohan Singh Bisht Criticizes Previous Governments Over Delhi Budget Performance

New Delhi, March 29: Delhi Assembly Vice President Mohan Singh Bisht has strongly criticized previous governments for their inadequate performanc

Celluloid: The story of the plastic that made Hollywood

History can sometimes take an unexpected turn. One of these curious, revolutionary twists came in the mid-19th century, when the tale of an unass

Operation Trust: Shahdara Police Returns 1,600 Stolen Mobile Phones to Owners

New Delhi, March 29: The Shahdara district police have successfully returned 1,600 stolen mobile phones to their rightful owners as part of Opera

Dogs have been woven into human life for over 15,500 years: Study

Odin was a kelpie. Attentive and protective, with a happy smile and an endless hope for food, he succumbed to a terminal disease late last year.

Intensive Ticket Checking Campaign Launched in Bhagalpur-Sultanganj-Jamalpur-Abhaypur Section

Malda, March 29: The Malda division has initiated regular ticket checking campaigns to ensure compliance with railway regulations, enhance passen

India denies Musk joined Modi-Trump call over war, refutes US media report

Quoting two anonymous US officials, the report said it was unclear why Musk was on the call or whether he spoke. His companies have taken on sign

Bombay Court urges mediation in Kalyani family feud

The siblings Baba Kalyani, Sugandha Hiremath, and Gaurishankar Kalyani, and their children have been fighting legal battles on multiple fronts fo

District Magistrate Reviews Pending SC/ST Act Cases in Sheikhpura

Sheikhpura, March 29: District Magistrate Shekhar Anand conducted a review of pending cases under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prev

Rymbui urges youths to build confidence & leadership skills

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 28: Education Minister Lahkmen Rymbui has urged undergraduate students from across the Northeast to utilise platf

Delhi Government Commits to Development of SC/ST Colonies: Minister Ravindra Indraj Singh

New Delhi, March 29: Minister Ravindra Indraj Singh of the Delhi government expressed gratitude to Chief Minister Rekha Gupta for the allocation

Glenn Phillips is a brilliant player: GT wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler

I'm not a selector or the captain, so that's a conversation for them. Glenn Phillips is a brilliant player; He is a really dynamic player, obviou

Bihar Farmers Unaffected by West Asia Tensions, Assures Agriculture Minister Ram Kripal Yadav

Patna, March 29: Bihars Agriculture Minister Ram Kripal Yadav has reassured farmers across the state that the ongoing tensions in West Asia will

It's a waiting game at the moment: KKR assistant coach Shane Watson on Matheesha Pathirana's availability

KKR head coach Abhishek Nayar had confirmed earlier that Pathirana is set to miss the early stages of the IPL as he will be available only from m

IPL 2026: Captain Ishan Kishans Explosive Innings Leads SRH to Set 202-Run Target Against RCB

Bengaluru, March 29: In the opening match of the 19th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026), Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) set a formidable

Shane Watson excited to work with Cameron Green as KKR prepares for IPL 2026

Ahead of the tournament, the main talking points are the role, batting position and expectations from the franchise's big-ticket signing Green, o

Major Drug Bust in Patna: Two Arrested with Over 21 Kilograms of Narcotics

Patna, March 29: In a significant operation, police in Patna have dismantled a large drug trafficking ring operating from an apartment. Authoriti

Expedite PNG clearances: Govt to municipal bodies, other agencies

Setting a target to add 50 lakh new piped gas connections to the existing base of 1.6 crore, at a round table here, the minister called for accel

PM, Saudi crown prince agree on need to keep shipping lines open

Underscoring Indias energy and diaspora interests in the Gulf, Modi has twice spoken to leaders of all GCC countries since the conflict started a

Sanjay Nirupam Criticizes Rumor-Mongers Amid Fuel Crisis

Mumbai, March 29: Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Nirupam has condemned those spreading rumors, labeling them as enemies of the nation. He pointed out th

IPL 2026: RCB pays tribute to 2025 stampede victims; 11 reserved seats at M. Chinnaswamy

Notably, these seats are set to remain permanently unoccupied during all IPL and international matches. Ahead of the IPL 2026 opener, players fro

IAF starts work on Vayu Baan, Indias first helicopter-dropped drone project

Vayu Baan is an indigenous air-launched effects (ALE) programme designed to integrate unmanned aerial systems directly with manned rotary-wing pl

Natural Farming: A Necessity for Todays Era, Says Deputy CM Rajendra Shukla

Rewa, March 29: Madhya Pradeshs Deputy Chief Minister, Rajendra Shukla, emphasized the need for natural farming while addressing the damage cause

15 lakh Bengal voters in limbo due to missing e-signatures

EC officials said 60 lakh voters were initially marked for scrutiny after a special intensive revision (SIR) of rolls, with over 700 judicial off

Bihar Governor Reviews Road Construction Projects, Emphasizes Earthquake Preparedness

Patna, March 29: Bihars Governor, Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (Retd.), reviewed key projects and ongoing works of the Road Construction D

PM Modi backs ethanol blending as key to cutting crude imports

Farmers efforts in this have given a lot of relief to the country at this time of global crisis, he said. Ethanol production, he added, has not o

The Tamil connect to a new domestic fuel from CSIR - NCL Pune

Preparations Intensify for Hanuman Jayanti as Major Temple Closes Doors

Farrukhabad, March 29: Preparations for Hanuman Jayanti are in full swing at the prominent Hanuman Temple located in Fatehgarh, Farrukhabad, Utta

Owe it to my teammates: Navneet Kaur reflects on winning 'Player of the Year' honor at Hockey India 8th Annual Awards

Navneet Kaur celebrates her Player of the Year award, crediting teammates and looking ahead to upcoming international tournaments

Aditi Ashok: Indias Golfing Star Shines on International Stage

New Delhi, March 29: Golf is a highly popular sport globally, and in India, it is steadily gaining traction. Aditi Ashok is a name that has broug