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Bulldozers on Bhoodan lands kick up political dust

Nearly 600 houses were razed in a massive demolition drive at a village near Khammam city on February 24, rendering over 1,800 people homeless. W

U.S. issues 30-day waiver to allow India to purchase Russian oil amid West Asian supply woes

Scott Bessent said the move aims to enable oil to keep flowing into the global market amid the war in West Asia that has disrupted oil supply

Why north Karnatakas under-nutrition burden stays high

In north Karnataka districts, child undernutrition has been an unrelenting problem for decades. More than a function of food scarcity, it is an o

CEC Asks Deccan Cements, Telangana Forest Officials To Explain Suryapet Encroachment

The committee has called for a fresh inspection of the site and asked the related authorities to submit documentary evidence on the issue

Omnichannel retailer Rozana bags Rs 290 Cr in Series B funding round led by BII

The company plans to expand its retail network, enter new markets, strengthen technology infrastructure, expand product categories and develop pr

Marseille face another trophy-less season after losing to Toulouse

Paris, March 5: Marseilles long wait for a trophy continues after it twice threw away the lead against Toulouse before losing on penalties in the

Leverkusen get much-needed win

Hamburg, March 5: Two of Bayer Leverkusens young players combined for a breakthrough goal to beat Hamburger SV 1-0 in the Bundesliga and boost th

Morning Digest: Days ahead of polls, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal get new Governors; Sri Lanka evacuates crew of second Iranian ship near its waters, and more

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Trumps new global tariffs face first legal challenge as 24 US states sue to block them

Twenty-four American states have filed a lawsuit challenging President Trump's new global tariffs. They argue the tariffs are an illegal attempt

Iran Has Not Yet Elected New Supreme Leader: Top Iranian Official

Iran has not yet elected the successor of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Syed Ali Khamenei, who was assassinated in a joint US-Israeli airstrike last w

Mlaya girl, two other win Sunsilk Mega Miss NE 2026

By Our Reporter In a glittering celebration of confidence, culture, and contemporary elegance, Stella Rica Khongsni from Meghalaya, Leimapokpam G

Shah Rukh Khan, with wife Gauri Khan, and daughter Suhana Khan during the wedding ceremony of Sachin Tendulkars son Arjun Tendulkar

Shah Rukh Khan, with wife Gauri Khan, and daughter Suhana Khan during the wedding ceremony of Sachin Tendulkars son Arjun Tendulkar and industria

From Big B to SRK: Celebs attend Arjun Tendulkars wedding

Veteran actress Jaya Bachchan, and her daughter-in-law Aishwarya Rai Bachchan marked a rare appearance together at the wedding ceremony of Arjun

LIVE US-Israel attack Iran Day 7: Missiles intercepted in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar on alert

On the seventh day of the war on Iran on Friday, March 6, the United States (US) and Israel continued intensive attacks on Iranian targets, amid

Iran-born actor condemns protests mourning Khameneis death

Following the death of Irans Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a joint US-Israeli strike, several Shia Muslims across India have held prot

BAFTA-winning film Boong drops official trailer

The official trailer of Boong, the BAFTA-winning Manipuri-language film directed by Lakshmipriya Devi, was released on social media, offering aud

Trump on rising gas prices in US during Iran operation: 'If they rise, they rise'

President Donald Trump is not concerned about rising gas prices due to the Iran conflict. He believes fuel costs will decrease rapidly once the m

STs following Hindu customs can't be excluded from Hindu marriage law: High court

Scheduled Tribe members adhering to Hindu customs are not barred from the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, Chhattisgarh High Court ruled. The court set

Reports on US using Indian ports in Iran war fake: MEA

India has vehemently denied allegations that its ports are being utilized by the US Navy for strikes against Iran. The External Affairs Ministry

India eves bank on recent Test form to upstage Aussies in pink ball game

PERTH, March 5: Hammered in the ODIs, the Indian womens cricket team would expect the senior players to step up with inspiring performances when

Lakshya Sen enters QFs

ALL ENGLAND CHAMPIONSHIPS BIRMINGHAM, March 5: A relentless Lakshya Sen produced a gritty performance to beat Hong Kongs Ng Ka Long Angus and sto

Krithi Karanth becomes first Indian to win major UK conservation prize

LONDON, Mar 5: Dr Krithi K Karanth, CEO of the Centre for Wildlife Studies (CWS), became the first Indian to win a prestigious conservation prize

Samson, Bumrah help India tide over England challenge to reach second successive T20 WC final

MUMBAI, Mar 5: Sanju Samsons sublime fifty and Jasprit Bumrahs spell touched with unearthly genius on a batting beauty helped India secure a seve

Modi very focused on delivery, bringing hundreds of millions into formal economy: Canada PM

SYDNEY, Mar 5 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi is very focused on delivery of welfare programmes to the common people and has been successful in br

The Gulf in the Crossfire

B S Dara bsdara@gmail.com What began as a United States-Israeli strike on Iranian targets has rapidly evolved into a wider regional confrontation

Omar in touch with FM to evacuate students from Iran: Farooq

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Mar 5: National Conference president Dr Farooq Abdullah today said Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is in touch wit

Modi has surrendered Indian farmers interests: Karra

Cong seeks roll back of US trade deal Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 5: Congress today held a protest rally to oppose the anti farmers, anti

CM stresses bridging gap between education and employability

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 5: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a preliminary meeting to discuss the formulation of an action pl

Bihar: JDU cadre bet on Nishant to fill in father Nitish Kumar's shoes

Bihar's ruling party, JDU, anticipates Nishant Kumar's political debut as his father, Nitish Kumar, prepares to step down. This move aims to reas

Nitish Kumar a wily strategist who made CM seat his own

Nitish Kumar exits Bihar CM post after two decades, sparking political upheaval. Known for his strategic alliances and ideological shifts, Kumar

U.S. House rejects war powers resolution, backs Trump on Iran war

The vote was 219 to 212, largely along party lines, in the House, where Mr. Trumps fellow Republicans control a narrow majority of seats; two Rep

'Hasn't taken a day off in 25 years': Mark Carney praises PM Modi's work ethic

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney lauded Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's dedication to citizen welfare. Carney highlighted Modi's focus o

Rupee recovers 41 paise to 91.64 vs USD

MUMBAI, March 5: The Indian rupee rebounded from its all-time low, settling 41 paise higher at 91.64 against the US dollar on Thursday, supported

Metals rally on inflation fears amid Middle East tensions

NEW DELHI, March 5: Gold and silver prices surged on Thursday as escalating conflict in the Middle East pushed investors toward safe-haven assets

US Says It Has Destroyed More Than 30 Iranian ships Since War Began

The United States has sunk more than 30 Iranian ships during the ongoing war, while ballistic missile and drone attacks by Tehran's forces are do

GCW organizes lecture on AI and Internet of Things

Excelsior Correspondent KATHUA, Mar 5: A lecture on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things, organized by the Institutions Innovation

JKCAG, RTIM delegation meets Athar; raises key issues

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Mar 5: A delegation of the J&K Climate Action Group (JKCAG) and the J&K RTI Movement today met Deputy Commissio

'Minnesota has become the poster boy of fraud': Luna, Timmons TORCH Walz at Somali scam hearing

Gulf conflict: LNG squeeze may impact urea output ahead of kharif season

India's fertilizer supply faces potential disruptions for the upcoming kharif season if the Strait of Hormuz blockade persists. While current sto

Trump Says Iran Calling US About A Deal Amid War

President Donald Trump on Thursday said Tehran was reaching out to the United States about making a deal amid US and Israeli strikes on Iran, add

Unutilised Tourism Funds

The chronic underutilisation of capital expenditure in Jammu and Kashmirs tourism sector over the past two financial years reveals more than just

Sanju Samson reflects on his journey to success in the T20 World Cup

Samson enjoyed a slice of luck in the third over when England captain Harry Brook dropped a regulation catch at mid-on with the batter on 15 an o

Kavinder posted as HP Governor, Saxena to be new LG Ladakh

Prez orders major reshuffle of Guvs, LGs Ata Hasnain appointed Bihars Governor Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Mar 5: Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh Kavinde

Failing Water Quality Norms

Kashmirs wetlands are sending out a distress signal that can no longer be ignored. Recent water quality monitoring across 88 wetlands in the Vall

Court to frame charges against Farooq, others in JKCA scam

Case made out for earlier offences Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Mar 5: The Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) Srinagar today said the case agai

HC pulls up JMC for violating court directions, orders probe into unsafe building report

CS asked to constitute inquiry committee in 2 weeks Mohinder Verma JAMMU, Mar 5: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has come down heavi

J&Ks Ranji Trophy win reflects impact of sustained investment in the region: Jay Shah

NEW DELHI, Mar 5: ICC Chairman Jay Shah on Thursday said Jammu and Kashmirs recent triumph in the Ranji Trophy reflected the impact of sustained

Nearly year after breakdown, SSH, SMGS & CD Hospitals still without CT Scan machines

*MRI Machine also non-functional at GMC Jammu Govind Sharma JAMMU, Mar 5: Nearly ten months after CT scan services collapsed at three major Gover

Restrictions to continue in Kashmir on Friday

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Mar 5: Authorities have decided to continue precautionary restrictions across all districts of the Kashmir Vall

India finally condoles Khameneis death; Foreign Secretary Misri visits Iran embassy

NEW DELHI, Mar 5 : India on Thursday condoled the killing of Irans Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei against the backdrop of scathing critici

Reasi District Open Tennis Cship on Mar 11, 12

Excelsior Correspondent REASI, Mar 5: The Jammu and Kashmir Lawn Tennis Association (JKLTA) will organise the Reasi District Open Championship on

Four TMC, one BJP candidate file nominations for Rajya Sabha elections in West Bengal

The ruling Trinamool Congress is set to secure four seats in the upper house and the BJP one

'Obama picked Biden Kamala picked you': Fallon drops savage line on Walz at Minnesota fraud hearing

Middle East tensions: PM Modi, Emmanuel Macron discuss need for dialogue & diplomacy

Prime Minister Modi held discussions with French President Macron, emphasizing a return to dialogue and diplomacy for the West Asia region. Both

Matuas pushed into confusing situation, deliberately excluded from voter list by SIR, says Mamata

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleges that political games are being played in the name of giving citizenship and questions are bein

T20 World Cup: We wanted to finish off the game a bit earlier, says Samson

The indian wicketkeeper-batter reveals why skipper Suryakumar held back Axar in the climactic stages of the semifinal

Air Force's Sukhoi Su-30 Crashes In Assam, Search Ops Underway

A Su-30 MKI fighter jet of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed in Assam's Karbi Anglong district on Thursday. The IAF said the search operation fo

India finally condoles killing of Iran's Khamenei; foreign ministers talk

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri signed a condolence book at the Iranian embassy following the killing of Iran's supreme leader, amid criticism ove

The promise of a bridge to development in Odishas Kalahandi

For tribal and Dalit families stranded on a landmass within the vast Indravati reservoir in Odishas Kalahandi district, life remains in limbo. Sa

Nitish Kumar files nomination papers for Rajya Sabha, ending 20 years as Bihar CM

Confirming speculation about the end of his 20-year rule in Bihar with a post on social media, Mr. Kumar declared that he had a desire in his hea

FIR filed against CM, others

Alleged illegal distribution of pattas in Tura From Our Correspondent TURA, March 5: The Nokma (headman) of Danakgre Akhing, Enilla Ch Marak and

Assault on NEHU Registrar sparks law and order concerns

Our Bureau SHILLONG/TURA, March 5: The recent assault on North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU) Registrar Kailash Chandra Biswal by masked miscrean

More Than 20 States Sue Trump Over Tariffs Imposed After Supreme Court Ruling

Trump has said the tariffs are essential to reduce America's longstanding trade deficits. He imposed duties under Section 122 of the Trade Act of

Illegal coal: Judicial panel to probe demand-supply nexus

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 5: The Judicial Commission of Inquiry, set up to investigate illegal coal mining in Meghalaya following the devas

Pala hits out at VPPs rush to name bypoll candidate

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 5: The Meghalaya Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) has expressed surprise over the urgency shown by the Voice of

Paul not keen to contest Shillong Lok Sabha bypoll

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 5: United Democratic Party (UDP) legislator and former Cabinet minister, Paul Lyngdoh on Thursday said he is not

GHADC polls: Mukul demands clarity on ST certificate rule

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 5: Leader of Opposition Mukul M. Sangma has asked the state government to provide clear guidelines on whether onl

Local MLA launches LP school in Ranikor

From Our Correspondent MAWKYRWAT, March 5: Ranikor MLA Pius Marwein on Thursday inaugurated a newly constructed building of Pyndengsohsham Govern

More than 20 states challenge Trump over global tariffs

Washington, March 5: Some two dozen states challenged President Donald Trumps new global tariffs on Thursday, filing a lawsuit over import taxes

DC prohibits erection of gate on PWD road in EKH village

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 5: The District Magistrate of East Khasi Hills on Thursday prohibited the erection of a gate along the Public Wor

Weather Forecast and Prayer Timings for Thursday March 6, 2026

Maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to be around 37 C and 20C respectively.

T20 World Cup: No Social Media, No Phone What Led to Sanju Samsons Resurgence

T20 World Cup 2026: Sanju Samson shut down the noise to ensure his bat does all the talking.

Aided college faculty writes an open letter to CM demanding CAS benefits; college teachers protest at Directorate of Collegiate Education

Future Citys Master Plan: Telangana Sets 9-month Deadline

Sources revealed that 12 companies have submitted applications in response to the tender notification.

Protecting womens rights amid conflict and instability

Global instability makes this years International Womens Day theme urgent

108 ambulance service now accessible via WhatsApp Chatbot in T.N.

Transforming representation into real change by 2029

Parliament 2029 must transform womens lives, with its representatives well aware of what guardrails women need to age with dignity

Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem after mounting criticism over her leadership

Oklahoma Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin says he has no idea how quickly his nomination to replace Kristi Noem at the Department of Homeland Sec

Rajya Sabha polls: Political tie-ups against NDA face acid test in Bihar, Odisha

Rajya Sabha nominations have set the stage for political contests in Bihar and Odisha, with new alignments tested. While Maharashtra's NCP factio

Rule Violations Massive in Building Construction Sector, Officials Failed to Act

The structure was erected on around 310 square yards of land. It had permission from the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation for the construc

Trump fires DHS Secy Kristi Noem amid ICE row & Lewandowski scandal; taps Sen Mullin as replacement

West Asia War: $300m Worth Seafood Stuck in Indian Ports

Suez Canal blockade will stop exports to Europe, says SEAI chief

Capitol Rioter Pardoned By Trump Jailed For Life Over Child Sex Abuse

A Florida handyman who was sentenced on Thursday to life in prison for molesting two children had been convicted of storming the Capitol on Jan.

West Asia on fire: On the Israeli-American war against Iran

India should oppose the U.S.s attempt to widen the war to the Indian Ocean

Quote of the day by Coco Chanel: 'Women have always been the strong ones of the world. The men are always seeking...' - lessons on womens power and emotional strength by Neiman Marcus Fashion Award-winning fashion designer

Quote of the day by Coco Chanel: Her quote highlights women as the world's pillars of strength, providing essential emotional support and stabili

Pawar play: why no one wants to hurt NCP (SP) chief

No Need to Panic for Petrol and LPG Supplies, Say Dealers

LPG and petroleum supplies remained uninterrupted and prices remained unchanged in Hyderabad.

One for all: On seat-sharing for the Tamil Nadu Assembly election

The DMK has managed to keep a major alliance partner happy

Major reshuffle in Raj Bhavans: Ex-envoy Sandhu named Delhi LG, Tamil Nadu Governor Ravi moved to Bengal

A significant gubernatorial reshuffle has seen R N Ravi appointed as West Bengal's new governor, replacing C V Ananda Bose. This move, occurring