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RCB Makes History with Record-Breaking Win Against SRH in IPL 2026

Bengaluru, March 29: In an exhilarating opening match of IPL 2026, the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) showcased an outstanding performance, de

Vice President Radhakrishnan to Lead Discussion on Technology-Driven Legal Services

New Delhi, March 29: Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan will lead a national meeting on Sunday to discuss how technology can enhance access to leg

Missing sailboats carrying aid arrive in Cuba after being located by Mexican Navy

Upon arriving to the island, Adnaan Stumo, the coordinator of the sailing convoy, said bad weather was responsible for the delay because the boat

No Kings rallies draw crowds across US, in Europe

ST PAUL: Crowds of people protested Saturday against the war in Iran and President Donald Trumps actions, in No Kings rallies across the US and i

Bengaluru Metro services disrupted on Purple Line for maintenance

The temporary halt disrupted early morning commuters travelling along the busy Purple Line corridor, as the maintenance announcement came only on

Congress govt in Telangana sanctioned 1 L pensions, plans 2 L more: Seethakka

Hyderabad: Panchayat Raj, Rural Development, and Women & Child Welfare Minister Seethakka on Saturday, March 28, said the Telangana government ha

US Deploys 3,500 Marines to Middle East Amid Rising Tensions with Iran

New York, March 29: In response to escalating tensions with Iran, the United States has increased its military presence in the Middle East. Accor

Efficiency, inclusion, AI: test your business creativity with Edition 225 of our weekly quiz!

This insightful feature from YourStory tests and strengthens your business acumen! Here are 5 questions to kick off this 225th quiz. Ready?

Prevent allotment of reserved election symbols of one party to a member of another party, urges a PIL plea before Madras High Court

Litigant says, it has become a common practice among members of political parties to contest in reserved symbols of alliance partners

UDAN 2.0 to enable airports in Adilabad, Nagarjuna Sagar: Aviation min

Hyderabad: New airports may soon come up at Adilabad in Telangana and Nagarjuna Sagar in Andhra Pradesh under the UDAN 2.0 scheme approved by the

Jacob Duffy Wins Player of the Match in IPL 2026 Debut

Bengaluru, March 29: In the opening match of the 19th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026), Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) defeated

Former Raymond Group Chairman Dr. Vijaypat Singhania Passes Away at 87

Mumbai, March 29: Dr. Vijaypat Singhania, the former chairman of the Raymond Group and a Padma Bhushan awardee, has passed away at the age of 87.

A home for Vrindavan's forgotten widows; Bellatrix Aerospace secures $20M

Winnie Singh, the co-founder and director of Maitri Ghar Vidhwa Ashram, has been working to restore dignity and stability to widows in Vrindavan.

Aryna Sabalenka Beats Coco Gauff in Miami Open Final

The match lasted 2 hours, 11 minutes and ended on Gauff getting broken for the fourth time with a wide backhand.

Pentagon preparing for ground operations in Iran, reports U.S. media

Any ground operation would stop short of a full-scale invasion, instead involving raids by special operations forces and conventional infantry tr

Kamada Ekadashi 2026: Date, Parana timing, puja vidhi, significance, and fasting rules explained

Kamada Ekadashi, dedicated to Lord Vishnu, will be observed on March 29, 2026. This sacred day, falling on the 11th day of Shukla Paksha in Chait

HC allows heirs of govt employee to claim medical reimbursement after death

Lucknow: The Lucknow bench of Allahabad High Court on Saturday said that if a government employee or pensioner dies during treatment or becomes i

'Don't strike a deal with Iran's current leaders': Reza Pahlavi warns Trump at CPAC

Great Indian Bustard Chick Born in Kutch After a Decade

The birth of a Great Indian Bustard (Ghorad) chick in the Abdasa region of Kutch after a decade marked a proud moment for all

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

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un reviewed advanced military developments. He attended a ground test of a new solid-fuel rocket engine. Kim also in

Iran-backed Houthis enter month-old war, could further threaten global shipping

Dubai: Iranian-backed Houthi rebels entered the month-old war in the Middle East on Saturday, claiming two missile launches at Israel. About 2,50

Struggle and dignity: how artist Dipak Ankalkhope captures the inspiring life of farmers

In this photo essay, we feature exhibition highlights and artist insights from the prestigious Jehangir Art Gallery.

Houthis join Iran War, Raising Further Threat to Global Shipping

The war has threatened global supplies of oil and natural gas, sparked fertilizer shortages and disrupted air travel

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

Massive protests against Trump across US on 'No Kings' day

Millions across the US rallied against President Trump's governance, immigration policies, and the war with Iran. Protests, part of the 'No Kings

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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Wild ultimatums and 'bombing our little hearts out': A portrait of Trump at war

President Donald Trump has taken an erratic approach to the Iran war, shifting between threats of escalation and efforts to delay action. He issu

Iran and immigration frustrations fuel new wave of 'No Kings' rallies

Thousands of No Kings rallies occurred nationwide Saturday, denouncing President Trump's agenda and policies. Protesters voiced concerns over mas

Aluminium Bahrain confirms attack targets on facility, two employees injured; IRGC claims responsibility

Bahrain's Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) confirmed its industrial facility was targeted in an Iranian attack, resulting in minor injuries to two employ

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

Iran-backed Houthis enter Middle East war and could further threaten global shipping

The Middle East war intensifies as Houthi rebels launch missiles at Israel. Thousands of U.S. Marines have arrived in the region. Regional powers

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

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

Yemen's Houthis join Iran war, fire missiles at Israel

Yemen's Houthi rebels have entered the West Asia war. They launched a ballistic missile towards Israel. This action raises concerns about Red Sea

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

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

CJI inaugurates new District Court Complex in Leh

Excelsior Correspondent LEH, Mar 28: Chief Justice of India (CJI) Justice Surya Kant today inaugurated the newly constructed District Court Compl

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

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

Four thrilling cricket matches mark opening day of Bar Sports Meet

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 28: The Annual Sports Meet 2026 of the J&K High Court Bar Association Jammu commenced today at a posit

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

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

LG calls for massive crackdown on drug smuggling networks

Whole of Govt approach required to dismantle ecosystem Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 28: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday reviewe

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

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

West Asia crisis: Rajnath Singh calls for swift decisions, long-term readiness

Mr. Singh made the remarks while chairing the first meeting of the Informal Group of Ministers (IGoM) set up to monitor the situation in West Asi

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

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

FSSAI makes food business permits permanent

Under new rules notified by Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), food licences and registrations will now remain valid permanent

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

OBC and EBC voters are not happy with Nitish Kumar moving to Rajya Sabha, says Anand Mohan

Expressing his apprehension, Mr. Mohan added that in days to come or in near future, the ruling parties will not get any benefit from the decisio

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