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Bengal polls: TMC seeks removal of Bhabanipur RO, alleges proximity with BJP's Suvendu

According to the complaint, the RO had earlier served as block development officer in Nandigram-II, where his proximity to Mr. Adhikari was alleg

Cultures converge as Andhra University marks its centenary

The celebrations have become a platform for international students to showcase their cultures, traditions, languages, and cuisines. The festiviti

Trump Signs Executive Order to Reform College Sports in the U.S.

Washington, April 4: President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at bringing order, fairness, and stability to college sports. He

Pakistan to repay USD 2 billion loan to UAE on its demand: Report

Pakistan will return two billion US dollars to the United Arab Emirates by the end of this month. The UAE had provided the funds to support Pakis

Pune weather news: Rain to retreat soon, bigger temperature shift ahead

Rainfall in Pune will decrease from Saturday. Dry weather is expected from Sunday. Maximum temperatures will gradually rise by 2-3C between April

Morning Digest: INS Aridhaman, nuclear-powered submarine, enters Indias naval fleet; Iran military says downed second U.S. jet in Gulf, and more

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We're in war: Trump says downing of US military jet will not affect Iran talks

America's President Donald Trump says a downed US military plane will not halt Iran talks. Iran claims it shot down a US A-10 aircraft near the S

HC permits private colleges to collect fees from students under fee reimbursement scheme

Describing the order as an interim measure, the judge made it clear that the private colleges should refund the tuition fees to the respective st

Regime Change To Can Anyone Find Our Pilots? Iran's Ghalibaf Mocks Trump

Iran claims to have shot down two US military aircraft- the F-15 and the A-10 - and hit two Black Hawk helicopters in a day.

Iran Warns of Crushing Strikes on US Assets, Regional Host Nations

The warning specifically extended to the infrastructure of nations that continue to host US military bases, marking a sharp escalation in regiona

U.S. Fighter Jets Downed Over Iran; Rescue Operations Underway

Washington, April 4: A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle was shot down over Iran, prompting a rescue operation. One crew member was successfully

Pope Leo XIV carries cross through all 14 stations on Good Friday, first in decades

Tamil Nadu Man Shot Dead By Son-In-Law Over Child's Custody Amid Divorce

A senior police officer told NDTV that the couple has two children - a son and a daughter - and the dispute centred around the custody of the boy

58 tortillas, five hot sauces and one toilet: Life aboard spacecraft Orion

Astronauts on a Moon mission are facing familiar challenges like email glitches and toilet troubles. They are also enjoying the unique experience

F-15, A-10, Black Hawks: US Aircraft Hit By Iran, 2 Pilots Rescued, 1 Missing

It was the first time an American aircraft was downed in the Iran war, which broke out when the US and Israel attacked Tehran on February 28.

Para-athlete Komal Tyagi sprinting ahead; The economics of domestic labour

By 2024, Komal was close to walking away from the sport entirely. The training centre provided a ground, a coach, and accommodation, but there wa

Lifestyle, community, veganpreneurs: The story of Namu Kinis Vegan Market

In this photo essay, we feature exhibition highlights and founder insights from this innovative market for the vegan ecosystem.

Sharma diverges from Congress line on West Asia, hails governments diplomacy

Honey Singh's Concert in Pune Postponed Due to Bad Weather, Check Out New Date

Honey Singh is currently on a concert spree, with his previous shows held in Mumbai and Delhi.

Up to 75 women expected to benefit from Bank of America settlement in Epstein sex abuse, say lawyers

Lawyers for women abused by Epstein had sued the bank, saying it ignored suspicious financial transactions involving Epstein that occurred while

Canada grocery prices climb 5.7 percent in February, led by sharp meat and poultry spikes as costs outpace inflation

Grocery prices in Canada saw a sharp increase of 5.7 percent in February. This rise was mainly due to higher costs for meat and poultry. Beef and

Artemis II Orion spacecraft sends back first Earth views from deep space, watch the stunning photos

Nasa has released stunning high-resolution images of Earth captured by the Artemis II crew as they journey around the Moon. Mission commander Rei

Eight killed as 5.8 magnitude earthquake hits Afghanistan

A 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan and Pakistan late Friday. At least eight people died in Afghanistan when a house collapsed. The qua

Yuvraj Singh Disagrees With Father Yograj Over Big 'Arjun Tendulkar' Remark

Reflecting on mentoring Arjun, Yuvraj Singh described it as a full-circle moment, saying that he is happy to pass on the learnings he got from hi

Downed Jets Raise New Perils for Trump as Iran Hunts Missing US Pilot

The incidents show the risks still faced by U.S. and Israeli aircraft over Iran despite assertions from Trump and Pete Hegseth that their forces

IPL 2026: CSK skipper Ruturaj says sometimes we just didn't execute at the right time

Indian Premier League CSK vs PBKS: Chennai Super Kings lost to Punjab Kings by five wickets. Skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad cited bowling as the reason

Man Celebrates House Help's Birthday After Finding Her Crying In Kitchen, Wins Hearts Online

The clip, posted by a user named Kritartha, captures a heartfelt moment that has resonated widely online.

'Evil and wickedness will not prevail': Trump's Easter message to faithful amid West Asia conflict

2nd man arrested in drive-by shooting in Brooklyn that killed 7-month-old girl

Police have arrested a second suspect in the tragic stray-bullet killing of a 7-month-old baby in Brooklyn. Matthew Rodriguez, 18, was apprehende

Sunetra Pawar to file nomination on April 6, contest wont be unopposed in Baramati

The bypolls are slated to test MVAs unity even as the Mahayuti will rally behind Sunetra Pawar for the Baramati bypolls; Ms. Pawar, who is the DC

China Pushes Iran War Diplomacy, US Stays Uninterested

China has been working tirelessly for peace since the outbreak of the war, said Liu Pengyu, spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy in Washington

Jan Vishwas Bill: Commerce Ministry wants departments to consider withdrawing cases involving minor offences

Piyush Goyal said as per estimates, there are five crore pending court cases relating to minor offences, majority of which should have never gone

Isreal-Iran war: Three tankers, including one Japanese-owned, cross Strait of Hormuz near Oman

Iran-Israel war: Three tankers, one co-owned by a Japanese firm, have successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz by sailing close to Oman's coast.

Donald Trump signs executive order aimed at regulating college sports

President Donald Trump has signed a new executive order impacting college sports. The order sets a five-year eligibility limit for student athlet

LIVE: Trump Says Downing of US Jet Wont Affect Iran Talks

These remarks represent the leader's first public response to the loss of an American plane during the hostilities,

Your Friends and Neighbors season 2 released today on Apple TV: Inside the lavish homes of Westmont Village and character secrets

Friends and Neighbors season 2: Westmont Village's opulent homes in 'Your Friends and Neighbors' Season 2, premiering April 3, reveal character d

Iran-Israel war LIVE: Iran hunts crew member of crashed U.S. jet after one reported rescued

President Donald Trump has been briefed about the downing of a U.S. warplane in Iran that has triggered a major search and rescue operation for t

US defence budget seeks 85 Lockheed F-35s in boost to Pentagon's program

The Pentagon's fiscal 2027 budget proposes a significant increase in fighter jet procurement, seeking 85 Lockheed Martin F-35s, up from 47 last y

White House says Trump orders back pay from shutdown to all homeland security employees

President Donald Trump has signed an emergency order. This order will compensate all Department of Homeland Security employees for pay and benefi

Quote of the day by Selena Gomez: 'All the people who knock me down, only...' Life lessons on happiness, success and love by popular American actor and singer

Quote of the day by Selena Gomez motivates individuals to turn criticism into inspiration. Her words highlight resilience, self-confidence, and p

Iran's parliament speaker hints at targeting Bab el-Mandeb Strait; suggests expansion of maritime blockade beyond Hormuz

Israel-Iran war: Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf suggested expanding maritime blockades from the Strait of Hormuz to the Bab

Special session a violation of election code, claims Congress

The Congress party has criticized the BJP's recently announced 'special session', accusing it of violating campaign regulations, particularly reg

Israel-Iran war: Tehran hunts crew of crashed US jet F-15 and A-10, one reported rescued

Iranian and American forces are in a race to recover the crew of a US F-15 fighter jet. Iran claims it shot down the aircraft. The war, which beg

Central nod for grant for establishing EV chargers in Kerala

The grant has been approved by the Union Ministry of Heavy Industries on the basis of proposals filed by the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB

Quote of the day by Richard Bach: 'In order to live free and happily you must...' inspiring lessons on life, happiness and freedom by author of bestselling philosophical novella Jonathan Livingston Seagull and The Bridge Across Forever

Quote of the day by Richard Bach: Richard Bach, famed for Jonathan Livingston Seagull, emphasizes that true happiness and freedom demand sacrific

Indias third home-grown N-sub commissioned; Rajnath also launches stealth frigate, large cavitation tunnel facility at Vizag

India's naval strength significantly bolstered with the commissioning of INS Aridhaman, its third indigenous nuclear-powered ballistic missile su

HAL imposes contractual penalties on GE for Tejas engine delivery delay; PSU chief says Russia made presentation on Su-57 jet

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited anticipates receiving 20 F404 engines from General Electric by December, with a sixth for the Tejas Mark 1A expecte

K. Annamalals roadshow energises NDA campaign in Kannur

The event drew enthusiastic crowds, reflecting heightened campaign momentum in the constituency

Vigyanotsav 2026 culminates at Swami Vivekanand Subharti University

Excelsior Correspondent MEERUT, Apr 3: The event Vigyanotsav 2026 culminated in a spectacular display of art and culture at Swami Vivekanand Subh

Sakeena dedicates 1.5 Tesla MRI facility to public at GMC Anantnag

Excelsior Correspondent ANANTNAG, Apr 3: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo dedicated the stat

CEO North, State Business Head Reliance Jio call on LG

Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, Apr 3: Kapil Ahuja, CEO, North, Reliance Jio and Shehzan Hameed, State Business Head, Reliance Jio, J&K met Lieute

Hormuz to Home: Shaping Indias Future

Col Shiv Choudhary (Retd) shivchoudhary2@gmail.com Self-reliance in a geopolitically, militarily and technologically charged era in run up to a s

Millet recipes developed with Indian technology served by international food chains: Dr Jitendra

Excelsior Correspondent MYSURU, Apr 3 : Indias millet push received a dual institutional boost today as the Centre moved to scale both technology

Law is not merely profession, it requires unwavering discipline: Justice Nargal

Delivers deeply reflective, inspiring address to law students Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 3: Delivering a deeply reflective and inspiring

St. Peters Catholic Church marks Good Friday with prayerful procession

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 3: St. Peters Catholic Church, Prem Nagar, marked Good Friday today with a solemn and evocative procession com

Gautam Adani Sets Ambitious Goal for Adani Ports to Handle 1 Billion Tons of Cargo by 2030

Ahmedabad, April 4: Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, announced an ambitious target for Adani Ports and SEZ (APSEZ) to handle 1 billion

Rana lays foundation for Tawi embankment works

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 3: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmad Rana, today laid the

The opposition and the Albatross

Shiban Khaibri shibankhaibri@gmail.com Should the albatross of good governance , able leadership , hard work and dedication be routinely troubled

CAG exposes faults in JU, varsity not prepared annual account, balance sheet since inception

Irregular appointments, abandoned research projects mark poor work culture Sanjeev K Sharma JAMMU, Apr 3: The University of Jammu (JU) had not pr

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia Resolves 238 Cases in Ashoknagar

Ashoknagar, April 4: Union Minister for Communications and Development of the Northeastern Region, Jyotiraditya Scindia, addressed the concerns o

YSR Congress Party Raises Concerns Over Limited Speaking Time in Rajya Sabha

New Delhi, April 4: The YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) lodged a complaint with Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan on Friday,

8 Dead After Earthquake Of Magnitude 5.9 Strikes Afghanistan

Eight people were killed and one child was injured on Friday when a house collapsed in Kabul following an earthquake in Afghanistan, the National

On Kharats call list, DCM Eknath Shinde, Minister Shirsat, Uddhavs close aide Milind Narvekar

The maximum number of calls was between NCP leader Rupali Chakankar and Ashok Kharat. There were 177 calls between the duo. Ms Chakankars sister

Uttar Pradesh Sees 3,000 Crore Investment Proposals at International Buddhist Conclave 2026

Lucknow, April 4: The International Buddhist Conclave 2026, held at the Mahaparinirvana site of Lord Buddha in Kushinagar, concluded with promisi

Bahrain postpones vote on UN resolution aimed at ending Iran's stranglehold on Strait of Hormuz

The diplomats, speaking on condition of anonymity because council consultations have been private, said the vote will now be held sometime next w

Centre asks states to curb fuel rumours

Uttar Pradesh Energy Minister Inaugurates Hanuman Setu in Mau, Benefiting Over 30,000 Residents

Mau, April 4: Uttar Pradeshs Urban Development and Energy Minister A.K. Sharma inaugurated the Hanuman Setu (Bailey bridge) at Hanuman Ghat on th

Ayodhya: More Than a Pilgrimage, a Source of National Inspiration, Says LG Manoj Sinha

New Delhi, April 4: Jammu and Kashmirs Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha participated in the 8th Ayodhya Festival held in New Delhi on Friday. Orga

Silver, gold prices remain flat in Delhi

NEW DELHI, Apr 3: Silver and gold prices remained flat in the national capital today amid muted demand from jewellers and retailers, according to

Special court discharges Bhupinder Hooda, AJL in Panchkula land allotment case

PANCHKULA, Apr 3: A special court in Panchkula today discharged former Haryana chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda and the Associated Journals L

Over 150 foreigners, majority of them Chinese, remanded in Sri Lanka for cyber scam

COLOMBO, Apr 3: At least 152 foreigners, a majority of them Chinese, were arrested in connection with an online financial scam and remanded till

U.S.-Iran cease-fire talks have stalled, WSJ reports

Iran has officially told mediators that it is unwilling to meet U.S. officials in Islamabad in the coming days and considers U.S. demands unaccep

India commissions new nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine INS Aridaman, strengthening nuclear triad

NEW DELHI, Apr 3: India today commissioned its third indigenously-built nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, INS Aridaman, significantly

American School Paloura holds programme

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 3: The American School Paloura celebrated its annual prize distribution function at its new branch auditorium,

Affiliate of Iranian state TV claims US pilot ejected from aircraft over southwestern Iran

DUBAI, Apr 3: A channel affiliated with Iranian state television claimed Friday that a US fighter pilot ejected from aircraft over southwestern I

JDGD Saraf Trust felicitates winners of Conscious Voice Essay Award at MIET

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 3: The JDGD Saraf Trust felicitated winners of The Conscious Voice Essay Award 2025 at a function hoste

Nepal mountaineers worried amid fake rescue insurance scam

KATHMANDU, Apr 3: Nepals mountaineering community has expressed serious concern over a USD 20 million insurance scam, even as police on Friday di

Over 9,000 Families Displaced by Pakistani Rocket Attacks in Afghanistans Kunar Province

Kabul, April 4: Over 9,000 families have been forced to flee their homes in Afghanistans Kunar province due to rocket attacks from Pakistan near

Gujarat BJP Responds to Kejriwals Allegations, Rejects Victim Card Politics

Gandhinagar, April 4: The political clash between the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Gujarat has intensified. The

Wont be cowed, says Raghav, AAP brass says he indulged in soft PR

After Raghav Chadha's ousting as deputy leader in the Rajya Sabha, AAP leaders launched an intense critique, branding him as overly focused on su

The Sacred Legacy of Veni Madhav in Prayagraj: A Must-Visit Pilgrimage Site

Prayagraj, April 4: Located near the holy city of Kashi, Prayagraj, also known as Sangam Nagari, is steeped in spirituality. The guardian of this

Herbal Gardens For Schools

The approval of 100 School Herbal Gardens across Jammu Division by the National Medicinal Plants Board marks a thoughtful convergence of educatio

Digdol-Panthyal twin tube tunnels near completion; opening likely soon

Electrical, mechanical works in progress Nishikant Khajuria JAMMU, Apr 3: In a significant boost to connectivity on the strategic Jammu-Srinagar

World must learn from ideals of Lord Rams rectitude, dharma: LG

Ayodhya is nations dynamic inspiration Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, Apr 3: Ayodhya is the cradle of civilisation and eternal fountainhead of co

CBSE rolls out new curriculum

NEW DELHI, Apr 3: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has rolled out its new curriculum, launching a phased implementation of the thr

Contractors liabilities worth hundreds of crores pending with Govt in JSD for years together

Funds not released by Centre since 2024: CE Avtar Bhat JAMMU, Apr 3: About Rs 1080 crore are lying as outstanding payments of the contractors in

Easy Access to LPG Cylinders Without Permanent Address: Government Initiative

New Delhi, April 4: In line with the governments commitment to ensure uninterrupted LPG supply for citizens, state-owned oil distribution compani

US loses aircraft in Iranian territory, one crew member rescued

Tehran fires on targets across Mideast DUBAI, Apr 3: One crew member has been rescued after an American aircraft went down in Iran, according to

Two suspects identified in BJP office blast

CHANDIGARH, Apr 3: Two suspects have been identified in connection with a blast outside the Punjab BJP headquarters in Sector 37 here, a senior C

Surge in PNG Connections: 342,000 New Connections Established

New Delhi, April 4: The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has reported a significant acceleration in the expansion of piped natural gas (PNG)