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DGCA proposes tighter rules for foreign airlines operating in India

New Delhi: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has proposed to tighten rules for foreign airlines operating to and from India, inclu

25-qubit quantum computing system installed at IIIT-Dharwad, Raichur

Cong likely to announce names of Bengal Assembly poll candidates in three phases

Kolkata: The Congress may announce candidates for the forthcoming elections to 294 Assembly constituencies in West Bengal in three separate phase

Women pushing limits of endurance; Garuda Aerospace, Airbus Helicopters partner

At just 18, Renee Noronha became the youngest Indian woman to complete an Ironman triathlon by finishing Ironman New Zealand.

Iran Targets Major Airport; UN Demands Halt to Gulf Attacks

Iran has targeted oil fields and refineries in Gulf Arab nations and effectively stopped cargo traffic through the narrow Strait of Hormuz

Congress criticises BJP for gas shortages, highlighting public suffering amid viral videos of long queues in Uttar Pradesh

A woman collapsing and fainting in line reveals the complete breakdown of the governments distribution system, and the value of public life is no

Taiwan detects 5 Chinese aircraft, 6 vessels around its territories

Taiwanese forces said three out of five sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern and southwestern Air Defence Identification

US at fault in strike on school in Iran, preliminary inquiry says

In a shocking turn of events, a thorough investigation by the US military has determined that a tragic missile strike on the Shajarah Tayyebeh el

Queensland Shocker: 2 bodies discovered inside car during search for missing Chinese backpackers in floodwaters

Tragic news from south-east Queensland where two bodies were discovered. A man and a woman, believed to be missing Chinese backpackers, were foun

Airstrikes shake Beirut, and drones spread fear in Tehran

In a dramatic escalation, airstrikes have pummeled both Beirut and Tehran, deepening the turmoil of the ongoing Iran war. With the U.S. expenditu

Iran-linked hackers attack US medical device maker Stryker

An Iranian-linked hacking group, Handala, claimed responsibility for a destructive cyberattack on U.S. medical device provider Stryker, causing a

Madhya Pradesh govt directs Collectors to review LPG supply arrangements, prevent black marketing

In a letter dated March 10, the govt has asked the collectors to regularly review the stock availability as well as suggest potential alternative

Trump administration estimates Iran war cost at over $11 billion in six days, source says

The war on Iran has cost the U.S. at least $11.3 billion in its first six days, with officials estimating a potential $50 billion funding request

Rather than Navodaya schools, cooperate in running existing model schools, TN tells Centre in SC

The State said the stated objectives of the navodaya were already well-established in Tamil Nadu, which included providing quality residential ed

Trump administration kicks off new process to try to replace tariffs struck down by U.S. Supreme Court

Trump and his team have made clear that they're seeking to replace the hundreds of billions of dollars in lost revenues after the Supreme Court's

India Deplores Attacks on Commercial Ships in West Asia:

In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs said it had taken note of reports about the attack on the Thai bulk carrier Mayuree Naree while

CBSE Board Exams 2026 Live Updates: 12th English Exam Today; Check Syllabus And Marking Scheme

CBSE Board 2026 Class 12 English Exam LIVE Updates: The Class 12 English paper began today at 10:30 am and will conclude at 1:30 pm.

India, China Among 16 US Trading Partners Hit By Trump's '301' Tariff Probes

The Donald Trump administration in the United States has launched new unfair trade practice investigations into 16 key trading partners in a move

US to permanently close consulate in Pakistan's Peshawar, its closest mission to Afghanistan

The State Department will permanently close its consulate in Peshawar, Pakistan, a key diplomatic mission near the Afghan border. This closure, p

EU warns Iran conflict could push the bloc's inflation above 3%: Report

The European Union faces a potential inflation surge above 3% this year. This scenario hinges on sustained high oil and gas prices due to the Mid

Hezbollah Says Targeted Israel With Dozens Of Rockets In New Operation

Lebanon's Iran-backed group Hezbollah said on Wednesday it had launched rockets and advanced missiles at northern Israel as part of a new operati

IEA to Release 400 Million Oil Barrels to Cut Prices: Trump

Trump said the record release of oil would help stabilise global energy supplies and bring down prices

NC President Farooq Abdullah Miraculously Escapes Gunshot In Jammu; Accused Arrested

Jammu, Mar 11: National Conference president and former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah had a miraculous escape when a gunman op

India joins 30 UN Member States to express deep alarm at escalation of hostilities in Lebanon

Indian peacekeepers with a long standing commitment to the UNIFIL continue to execute their mandate and provide help to locals even during these

Trump says 'not finished yet' with strikes on Iran; asks oil companies to use Strait of Hormuz

President Trump urged oil companies to use the Strait of Hormuz, asserting Iran is paying a heavy price for 47 years of global damage. He highlig

LIVE: Pentagon Says First Week of Iran War Cost USD 11.3 Billion

The Trump administration had previously indicated it would be sending Congress a request for supplemental funding for the war, but that appears t

Morning Digest: Attempt to kill Farooq Abdullah thwarted in Jammu; Centre asks States to provide security to LPG supply chain, and more

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Three northern States, Chandigarh review fuel supply, anti-hoarding measures amid West Asia conflict

Punjabs AAP government tabled a resolution in the State Assembly on the Union governments failure in foreign policy and its impact on the country

Morning Brief Podcast: SPRs to LPG: How Far Will Historys Biggest Oil Shock Reverberate?

US launches unfair trade probe into India & 15 other countries

The administration of Donald Trump has launched a new trade investigation into excess industrial capacity across 16 major trading partners after

Scholarship announced for women producers to attend Cannes Film Markets impACT Lab

Women in Film India (WIF India) has announced a scholarship for emerging women producers from India to participate in the impACT Lab programme at

Sona Mohapatra slams Badshah over Tateeree song

As he is facing a lot of backlash for his latest track titled Tateeree, singer Sona Mohapatra too has taken a sharp dig at rapper Badshah, critic

Maamla Legal Hai S2 trailer promises more fun, peculiar court cases

The makers of Maamla Legal Hai have finally released the trailer of its highly awaited second instalment on Wednesday. Starring Ravi Kishan in th

Michael: Makers announces early access screenings for Michael Jackson biopic

Lionsgate has announced that its upcoming biographical drama Michael will debut in limited early-access screenings two days before its official t

Iran conflict halts oil flows, nations tap strategic stock

This move marks the largest-ever coordinated strategic oil release, surpassing the 182.7 million barrels released during the Ukraine war in 2022,

Dubai financial & tech hub acts on Iran threat

Iran war: The developments follow the closure of US diplomatic missions in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) after last week's attack near the US co

Sensex, Nifty drop 2% on rising crude, Middle East tensions

MUMBAI, March 11: Indian equity markets witnessed a sharp sell-off on Wednesday, with benchmark indices ending nearly 2% lower after a brief rebo

Rupee slips 16 paise to 92.01 vs USD

MUMBAI, March 11: The rupee declined 16 paise to settle at 92.01 against the US dollar on Wednesday, pressured by a surge in global crude oil pri

NR opens executive waiting lounge at Srinagar Railway Station

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Mar 11: Taking a step towards improving passenger amenities, the Jammu Division of Northern Railway (NR) today

Epstein's longtime accountant testifies on his wealth, business ties

Richard Kahn also became the latest witness to testify that they had never seen Donald Trump doing anything wrong with Epstein

Iran War Cost US Over $11 Billion In 6 Days: Report

Officials from President Donald Trump's administration estimated during a congressional briefing this week that the first six days of the war on

CII J&K presents policy recommendations on Ease of Doing Business to CS

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 11: The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Jammu & Kashmir presented a set of policy recommendations on Ea

School of Business Studies in CUJ rated AAA+ in B-School ranking

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 11: The Central University of Jammu has achieved a significant milestone as its School of Business Studies has

No need to panic, says PM on energy crisis, asserts nation will overcome situation like covid-19

KOCHI (Tamil Nadu), Mar 11 : Amid the LPG shortage triggered by the West Asia conflict, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday appealed to peo

The Iran war is getting complicated

Harsha Kakar kakarharsha@gmail.com US Presidents have always believed they are beyond global institutions and have the power to overthrow regimes

Corruption and Employees Recruitment in Jammu and Kashmir

Ram Rattan Sharma internetzonejammu@gmail.com Corruption in public employment has emerged as one of the gravest crisis in Jammu and Kashmir syste

Jammu and its identity at a crossroads

Anil Kumar Sharma anil.kumar.sharma9419@gmail.com Anyone who has grown up in Jammu carries certain images that never fade. The slow mornings of t

Atlassian layoffs affected employees severance package, changes in top management and total job cuts expenses: Which regions will be hit and when will restructuring end?

Atlassian layoffs affected employees severance package, changes in top management and total job cuts expenses explain why the software company is

Modi speaks at TN rally, reassures public on LPG shortage, attacks DMK corruption

Modi also inaugurated Rs 5,650 crore projects to create thousands of jobs for youth, underscoring development and infrastructure improvements, in

Jaishankar, Irans Araghchi discuss maritime security and regional tensions

TRHRAN, Mar 11 : External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar held a telephone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghc

Lavrov, Jaishankar discuss West Asia situation

MOSCOW, Mar 11 : Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a telephonic conversation on Wednesday du

Navneets hat-trick powers India team to 4-1 win over Wales at World Cup Qualifiers

HYDERABAD, Mar 11: Navneet Kaur scored a hat-trick as India secured a dominant 4-1 victory against Wales in a Pool B clash at the womens hockey W

IPL first phase schedule announced amid travel concerns caused by war in West Asia

NEW DELHI, Mar 11: Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru will take on Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2026 opener in Bengaluru on March

Hyd: Army Chief visits Defence Management College, Highlights Need for Tech-Driven Transformation

HYDERABAD, Mar 11: Chief of the Army staff (COAS) Upendra Dwivedi, visited the College of Defence Management (CDM) in Secunderabad here Tuesday a

Dr Jitendra interacts with Ethiopias women MPs, shares Indias best practices in governance

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Mar 11: Interacting with a delegation of 32 women parliamentarians from Ethiopia here today, Union Minister of

World Cup winning India Team receive Rs 25 crore as prize money from ICC

DUBAI, Mar 11: Champions India received USD 2,639,423 (approx Rs 25 crore), the biggest share from the prize money pool after winning the mens T2

India imported over 18,842 MTs of uranium from 2008-09 to 2024-25 for reactors: Govt in LS

NEW DELHI, Mar 11: India imported 18,842.60 metric tonnes (MTs) of uranium in different forms for its reactors between 2008-2009 and 2024-2025 un

Chief Secy reviews road safety measures across J&K

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 11: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today chaired a comprehensive review meeting of the Transport Department to a

Parihar excels at Golf Federation of India tourney

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 11: The grand final of the Golf Tournament, organised by the Golf Federation of India at Karma Lake Lan

FBI warned California that Iran could launch drones at the West Coast: report; Trump says not worried

We have no additional information on the timing, method, target, or perpetrators of this alleged attack, the FBI alert in February reportedly sai

Motion to remove Speaker brought to satisfy Rahul's ego: BJP

US war on Iran costs estimated $11.3 billion in six days

Congressional concern is rising over depleted military stocks, prompting Trump to meet defence contractor executives to ensure resupply.

Rahul Gandhi targets PM Modi, says it's the 1st time opposition leader was gagged

Urban Planning Vacuum

Rapid urbanisation, demographic pressures and expanding economic activity demanded a structured institutional mechanism to guide growth in the tw

Govt reconstitutes Establishment -cum-Selection Committee

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 11: Jammu and Kashmir Government has reconstituted the Establishment-cum-Selection Committee. According to a f

Dr Devraj assigned Principal GMC Doda charge

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 11: Dr Devraj Dogra, Professor & Head, Department of Dermatology, Government Medical College (GMC) Jammu, has

2 killed at Kawar Hydro Project

Excelsior Correspondent KISHTWAR, Mar 11: Two persons working in the under construction Kawar Hydro Electric Project lost their lives in two diff

3 held with intoxicant substance

Excelsior Correspondent DODA, Mar 11: Police here today arrested three persons and recovered intoxicant Charas-like substance from them. On the d

Samba police seizes four dumpers for illegal mining

Excelsior Correspondent SAMBA, Mar 11: Continuing its drive against illegal mining, Samba police has seized four dumpers in the jurisdiction of P

India must scale up to achieve USD 350 Billion textile economy: Giriraj Singh

NEW DELHI, March 11 : Union Minister of Textiles, Giriraj Singh, on Wednesday stressed the need for the countrys textile sector to expand its glo

You turned us into terrorists, says TMC MP as opposition slams Birla

Why is Atlassian going to lay off 10% workforce, and will software provider's 1,600 jobs cut announcement push company's shares upwards or downwards?

Why is Atlassian going to lay off 10% workforce, and will software provider's 1,600 jobs cut announcement push company's shares upwards or downwa

Smriti Mandhana leads Indian presence as Richa, Deepti land deals in women's draft for The Hundred

The League will start on July 21 and conclude on August 16

With Rs 11,000-crore projects, PM Modi woos Keralam

Rock-Bottom: Meghalaya Crickets Crisis and a Hope for Redemption

By Patrick Kurbah When Meghalaya Cricket Association received full recognition from the BCCI in 2018, it was supposed to be the dawn of a new era

Nitish Kumars Exit: The Quiet Coup in Bihar

By Rajdeep Sardesai I allied with the BJP of Vajpayee ji which believed in constitutional values. As a secular leader, I cannot be part of a BJP

I rely on my instincts, do not depend on data: Gambhir

The coach lauded Suryakumar Yadav as a phenomenal leader

PM Modi to give land deeds to Assam tea workers

Don't Want To Leave Early: Trump Vows To Finish The Job In Iran

President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the United States must finish the job in Iran -- hours after suggesting the war could be over soon bec

Doda Magistrate assigned addl charge of JJB Kishtwar

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 11: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has assigned the additional charge of Principal Magistrate, J

Tamil Nadu wants a government for every family, not for just one family, says PM Modi

DIPR condoles demise of Subhash Gupta

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 11: The Directorate of Information and Public Relations (DIPR) Jammu and Kashmir , under the chairmanship of D

Two found in unconscious condition, one dies

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Mar 11: In two separate incidents, a young man was found dead under mysterious circumstances at Gandala while a

Bovine smuggling bid foiled

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 11: Akhnoor Police has foiled an attempt of bovine smuggling and rescued two animals during naka checking at G

One held with heroin like substance

Excelsior Correspondent RAMBAN, Mar 11: Police here today arrested one person and recovered heroin-like narcotic substance from him. Cops led by

Lady narco smuggler arrested

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Mar 11: Investigation in a NDPS case led to arrest of a lady narco smuggler from Anantnag. While investigating

One held with stolen gold-silver, cash

Excelsior Correspondent DODA, Mar 11: Police here today solved a theft case registered at Police Station Gandoh. After the case was registered in

India outclasses Wales, seals a World Cup berth

India produced a commanding display to defeat Wales 4-1 in the World Cup Qualifiers at the G.M.C. Balayogi Hockey Ground

Nancy Guthrie disappearance case crucial update from former FBI agent raises new questions in missing mother investigation

Nancy Guthrie disappearance case crucial update from former FBI agent suggests investigators may be closer to solving the mystery. Former FBI off

Govt launches online booking system for Meghalaya Houses

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 11: Booking accommodation at Meghalaya Houses located in different parts of the country has now gone digital with