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Iran-linked hackers take aim at US and other targets, raising risk of cyberattacks during war

Pro-Iranian hackers are escalating cyberattacks against U.S. targets, including defense contractors and critical infrastructure, amid the ongoing

CII-Rajasthan annual session held with call to promote entrepreneurship among youth

The Chief Minister said the State government had introduced as many as 34 new policies to create a conducive environment for industries

Iran-Israel war LIVE: U.S. military refuelling aircraft crashes; Saudi, Israel intercept Iranian missiles

U.S. President Donald Trump suggested that Irans national soccer team should withdraw from the upcoming FIFA World Cup as a personal safety measu

U.S. intelligence says Iran government is not at risk of collapse, say sources

A multitude of intelligence reports provide consistent analysis that the regime is not in danger of collapse and etains control of the Iranian p

Rumours being spread about LPG shortage, says Punjab CM Mann

Cautioning against attempts to exploit the situation, the Chief Minister said the government will act firmly against anyone trying to create pani

Trump tariff refunds of $166 billion inch closer as US system is 4080% complete

The US government is working to refund 166 billion dollars collected from illegal tariffs. A new online system is being developed to process refu

Netanyahu threatens Iran's new leader Mojtaba Khamenei, says govt collapse uncertain

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a veiled threat against Iran's new supreme leader. He acknowledged that Israel's joint air war w

WhatsApp Introduces Parent-Controlled Accounts for Kids Under 13

Parents need a PIN to access and change privacy settings, enhancing safety for young users during gradual implementation.

US says 47,000 Americans returned from Middle East since Iran war

Approximately 47,000 Americans have returned from the Middle East following the US and Israel's attacks on Iran. The State Department has organiz

Morning Digest: Saudi oil tanker reaches Mumbai after crossing Strait of Hormuz; U.S. military refuelling aircraft crashes in Iraq, and more

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WB BJP leaders meet PM ahead of mega Brigade Rally in Kolkata

The meeting comes 48 hours before the Prime Minister is scheduled to address a mega rally at Kolkatas Brigade Parade Grounds on Saturday. Accordi

Ferrari's Leclerc hopes year of the horse a good omen in China

Leclerc and teammate Lewis Hamilton came in behind the two Mercedes of race winner George Russell and Kimi Antonelli

No life insurance: Netanyahu warns Irans new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei

Jerusalem: Asserting that the joint US-Israel campaign against Iran is going better than expected and Israel is stronger than ever, Israeli Prime

Google Revamps Maps with New AI Features to Improve Navigation

Google Maps introduces 'Immersive Navigation' for a 3D view of surroundings to enhance user navigation.

Iran's UN Envoy Says Not Going To Close Strait Of Hormuz

Iran's Un Ambassador said on Thursday Tehran was not going to close the Strait of Hormuz, but added that it was Iran's right to preserve the secu

Morning Brief Podcast: India Opens the Door to China Investmentsa Little

Srinagar court issues non-bailable warrantagainst Farooq Abdullah in J&K cricketscam

The court has listed the matter for further proceedings on March 30

Hyderabad Woman Dies By Suicide After Argument With Husband Over alcohol

A 30-year-old woman allegedly died by suicide at her rented house here after being scolded by her husband not to consume alcohol, police said on

Oscars 26: Security tightened amid possible Iran drone attack

Organisers of the upcoming Academy Awards say security arrangements for the ceremony have increased after the news of an FBI alert surfaced ahead

Timothee Chalamet faces backlash over dying art forms comment on Opera, Ballet

Actor Timothee Chalamet is facing criticism over remarks calling opera and ballet dying art forms, after a 2019 clip resurfaced amid renewed cont

Deepika raises AQI alarm in Mumbai

Actress Deepika Padukone, who was last seen in Singham Again, is questioning the authorities in the Maharashtra administration over their failure

Amazon may move Prime Day to late June, says report

Traditionally held in July since its 2015 launch, Prime Day is known for deep discounts across categories such as electronics, apparel, and home

Elon Musk's X To Change Verification System In Europe: Report

Elon Musk's social media company X has agreed to change its verification mechanism in the European Union following a fine of 120 million euros, B

NASA clears its Artemis 2 moon rocket for April launch with four astronauts

The rocket will be crewed by three American astronauts mission commander Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover and Christina Koch and Canadian astronaut

Who was Ayman Ghazaleh, and how is he linked to Temple Israel synagogue in West Bloomfield, Michigan? Temple Israel synagogue attack suspect explained

Who was Ayman Ghazaleh, and how is he linked to Temple Israel synagogue in West Bloomfield, Michigan? The Temple Israel synagogue attack in West

Sensex, Nifty drop 1% as Brent crude tops $100

MUMBAI, March 12: Indian stock markets opened sharply lower on Thursday, weighed down by surging crude oil prices and escalating geopolitical ten

PM Modi speaks to Iranian president over West Asia crisis, urges peace

Modi expressed concern over civilian casualties and damage to infrastructure, stressing that the safety of Indian nationals and uninterrupted tra

Rupee falls 24 paise to 92.25 vs USD, hits record low

MUMBAI, March 12: The Indian rupee fell to a fresh record low on Thursday, closing 24 paise down at 92.25 against the US dollar. The currencys de

VBSA Bill a solution to current challenges, catalyst for growth: UGC tells joint panel of Parliament

Education Ministry had told the joint panel that the NEP 2020 was prepared after one of the widest consultation processes; the Bill was circulate

Many political, social organisations condemn attack on Farooq Abdullah

NC takes out protest march in Jammu Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 12: The Jammu unit of Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) led by

Terror cant be selective

Pushp Saraf pushpsaraf@yahoo.com One of the most persistent ironies in South Asian geopolitics is Pakistans contradictory approach to terrorism.

Leverage massive deregulations to boost industrial growth: CS

* Addresses maiden stakeholders conference on EoDB Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 12: In a significant move to strengthen the industrial ecos

LG, CM greet people on Jumat-ul-Vida

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 12: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has extended his greetings to the people on the occasion of Jumat-ul-Vida,

Over 23,000 grievances related to J&K received through CPGRAMS: Govt

Sat Sharma raises issue in RS Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Mar 12: Over 23,000 grievances related to Jammu and Kashmir were received throug

Dr Jitendra informs RS about ISROs initiatives for students participation in Space activities

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Mar 12 : Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, and MoS in

Deposit-Credit Divergence and Banking System Liquidity Risk

Prof D Mukherjee mukhopadhyay.dinabandhu@gmail.com In the closing quarter of Indias financial year (Q4 FY 2025-26), the banking system is grappli

CBK files chargesheet against 17 in Health Dept recruitment scam

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Mar 12: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Crime Branch Kashmir filed a chargesheet against 17 accused, in

CSR Initiative to provide mental health education to 10,000 students in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu

These activity-based sessions are designed to make conversations around emotions, empathy, communication, and well-being accessible to young peop

Opposition uproar in Chhattisgarh Assembly over LPG cylinder shortage

The Chair announced the suspension of 30 Congress MLAs, their suspension was revoked a while later

PM Modi hits out at those creating panic on LPG; warns black marketers of action

NEW DELHI, Mar 12: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday hit out at those trying to create panic on the LPG situation in India, and said they

Reasi District Lawn Tennis Open Cship concludes

Excelsior Sports Correspondent REASI, Mar 12: The first-ever Reasi District Lawn Tennis Open Championship concluded today at the Lawn Tennis Comp

EAM Jaishankar discusses West Asia crisis with Indonesian counterpart

NEW DELHI, Mar 12 : External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday spoke to his Indonesian counterpart Sugiono as New Delhi ramps up diplomat

North India Powerlifting Cship begins

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 12: The North India Powerlifting Championship 2025-26 began today at the Indoor Stadium, Bhagwati Nagar

Rahul raising baseless issues in LS, pursuing foreign agenda: Piyush Goyal

NEW DELHI, Mar 12 : Union minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday termed Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhis remarks on reported LPG shortage pretence,

16 Nepalese nationals rescued from online scam centres in Cambodia

KATHMANDU, Mar 12: Sixteen Nepalese nationals trafficked to Cambodia on the pretext of getting lucrative jobs were rescued and repatriated on Thu

Missiles and drones strike at the heart of a village in Odisha

The war in West Asia has thrown the world into chaos. Its impact is even being felt in a remote village in Odisha, where almost every family has

Ex-PM Manmohan Singh, Khaleda Zia among those included in Bangladesh parliaments condolence motion

DHAKA, Mar 12 : Bangladesh parliament on Thursday condoled the deaths of several national and international leaders, including former Indian prim

Cabinet meets today, will clear enhanced allowances for Ministers, POs, LoP, MLAs

Fare to be up by 18 pc, e-autos charges to be fixed *90 new posts for GMC Sgr, 46 for Jammu Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Mar 12: The Omar Abdullah Cabin

India has started feeling the impact of War

T N Ashok As the conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran spills deeper into the Gulf region, Indiathousands of miles away from the b

God saved me: Farooq reacts to assassination bid on life

Shah speaks to Abdullah, assures fair probe *Attacker sent to 5-day police custody Gopal Sharma JAMMU, Mar 12: Former J&K Chief Minister and Nati

26 officers promoted to Time Scale of JKAS

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 12: The Government has promoted 26 officers to the Time Scale of the Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service

GoI taking matter seriously, thorough investigation will be done: Nadda

Conspiracy to eliminate important leaders: Kharge NEW DELHI, Mar 12: The assassination bid on former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdu

SMVD Institute of Medical Excellence approaches NMC seeking fresh approval

All India level counselling likely, if LoP is granted Nishikant Khajuria JAMMU, Mar 12: The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellenc

ED attaches fresh Rs 581-cr assets in case against Anil Ambanis Reliance Group

NEW DELHI, Mar 12: The Enforcement Directorate on Thursday said it has attached fresh assets worth more than Rs 581 crore of RHFL and RCFL, compa

NIA raids 3 houses of two terror operatives in Poonch

Documents, equipments seized Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 12: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) today conducted raids at three places

Bangladesh amps up energy imports from India, China to protect energy security amid Middle East war

DHAKA, Mar 12: Amid increasing fears of a potential energy crisis due to the ongoing war in the Middle East, Bangladesh has significantly amped u

US Refueling Aircraft Crashes In Iraq Amid Iran War

An American KC-135 aerial refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq while a second plane involved in the incident landed safely, the US military

Nonchalant attitude of the Management of Meghalaya Police Public School

Editor, As a rejoinder to what Dr Batskhem Myrboh had written in these columns (ST March 9, 2026) on Problems faced by students in the Meghalaya

Systems, individuals

Moral strength is superior to the rights that individuals and institutions hold under a Constitution. This is more so with those holding high off

Iran Threatens To Set Region's Oil, Gas On Fire, Warns US Will Regret

Iran vowed Thursday to make the United States regret attacking the Islamic republic and said it would keep up a chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz

World in a Tailspin and the Garo Hills Erupts

By Patricia Mukhim The world today is in chaos like never before. Social media has added to the pandemonium with news coming to us by the minute.

Iran not going to close Strait of Hormuz, Tehrans UN Envoy says

Ships must coordinate with Irans navy to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, the countrys foreign ministry spokesperson said

India co-sponsors GCC-led UNSC resolution against Iran

1 Killed, 2 Injured After Shooting At US' Old Dominion University

The suspect who killed one person and injured two others at Old Dominion University on Thursday has been identified by authorities as Mohamed Bai

Government sparing no effort to minimise war fallout on citizens, opposition spreading fear, says PM Modi

Netanyahu says Israel 'crushing' Iran and Hezbollah; issues veiled threat to Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei

I have added a third objective, which is to create, for the Iranian people, the conditions to bring down this regime, Mr. Netanyahu said

Bitcoin price crash prediction debate: Why crypto experts clash over whether BTC USD will plunge to $10,000 soon

Bitcoin BTC USD price prediction 2026: Experts are divided on Bitcoin's future price. One analyst believes a drop to $10,000 is improbable, citin

Gulf crisis: Strait of Hormuz safe passage for ships discussed with Iran, says government

Will Do Job On Ground: Netanyahu Warns Lebanon To Act Against Hezbollah

Israel renewed its strikes on Beirut on Thursday, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warning that if the Lebanese government did not disarm H

Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen career, net worth, family and last message to employees explained: Adobe leadership transition plan. Here's all about his wife and children

Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen career, net worth, family and last message to employees has drawn attention after he announced his decision to step do

U.S. Navy could escort vessels in Strait of Hormuz with international coalition, Bessent says

U.S. Treasury Secretary said absolutely not when asked whether there was a price that could cause him to confront President Donald Trump and say

El Nino may set in by 1st half of monsoon: US forecast

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Inspector suspended over murder of teenage girl in Thoothukudi

Who is Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen, and why is he stepping down? Adobe stock price movement explained. Leadership transition begins as Adobe searches for successor

Who is Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen, and why is he stepping down? Adobe has announced that CEO Shantanu Narayen will step down after a successor is

Gig Workers Bear Brunt of Low Eatery Turnover

The Telangana State Hotels Association said many hotels had not received commercial LPG cylinders for the past three days, affecting their abilit

Preparing India for a true innovation-led economy

Driving Indias research, development, and innovation story needs decisive private sector participation

Fifty years ago | Sanskrit catalogue project needs a saviour

Michigan Temple Israel set ablaze after Car rammed; Gunshots trigger FBI action

Will avenge blood of: Mojtaba Khamenei vows revenge of Iran school bombing by US | FULL SPEECH

Economic Survey promises, impact of new labour codes

The promises of reform cannot hide the realities in Indias informal workforce

Justice for all: On the NCERT textbook issue, the judiciary

The directives on NCERT show the Court as keen to stave off any criticism

Erratic weather likely in J&K till March 20; rain, snow forecast: MeT

Jammu Tawi, Mar 12:The India Meteorological Department on Wednesday said erratic weather conditions are likely to continue in Jammu and Kashmir t

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Jumat-ul-Vida to be observed today, holiday declared

Jammu Tawi, Mar 12:Jumat-ul-Vida, the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan, will be observed across Jammu and Kashmir on Friday. Grand Mufti

Phased repatriation of Indian students from war-hit Iran begins

New Delhi, Mar 12:The phased repatriation of Indian students stranded in Iran has begun as the first batch departed from the country amid escalat

Why is Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei not appearing on camera? Reports about injury, coma rumours and war message explained

Why is Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei not appearing on camera? The 56-year-old leader issued his first message during the war with th

CM reviews progress of works under SASCI

Jammu Tawi, Mar 12:Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah today chaired a meeting to review the progress of projects under the Special Assistance to State

EC may announce polling dates for 5 states/UTs next week

CS assesses roadmap for future-ready IT Parks in J&K

Jammu Tawi, Mar 12:Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today reviewed a comprehensive roadmap for establishing future-ready IT Parks in Jammu and Kashmi