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Trump says doesn't want Kurds to launch offensive against Iran

President Donald Trump stated Saturday that the U.S. does not want Kurdish forces to launch an offensive against Iran, despite previously express

Venezuela's Delcy Rodriguez commits to dialogue in message to Trump

Trump suggests US troops could be sent to secure Iran's uranium

President Donald Trump suggested the possibility of deploying ground troops into Iran to secure its enriched uranium stockpiles as part of effort

Trump says school strike 'done by Iran'

President Trump blamed Iran for a deadly school strike in Minab, citing their munitions' inaccuracy. Iranian authorities reported over 150 deaths

OpenAI Robotics head resigns after deal with Pentagon

Caitlin Kalinowski, head of robotics and consumer hardware at OpenAI, has resigned, citing concerns over the companys agreement with the US Depar

87 acre, Rs 10,804 cr: HYDRAAs anti-encroachment drive so far in 2026

Hyderabad:In the two months since the beginning of 2026, HYDRAA has quietly reclaimed 87.83 acre of land worth at least Rs 10,804 crore, which po

Reds gear up for Real Kashmir challenge at SSA stadium

MATCH STARTS AT 6:30 PM By Our Reporter Shillong, March 7: Shillong Lajong FC will look to register their first win of the season when they take

Meghalaya Cricket Association eyes land for new stadium

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 7: The Meghalaya Cricket Association is trying to identify a land to construct a cricket stadium. Speaking to med

Governor felicitates state kickboxers for Asia Pacific medals

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 7: Meghalaya Governor CH Vijayashankar, felicitated meritorious players of the All Meghalaya Kickboxing Associati

Bayern steamroll Gladbach 41

Munich, March 7: Luis Diaz scored one goal and made another as Bayern Munich beat Borussia Monchengladbach 4-1 to extend its lead at the top of t

Dhurandhar: The Revenge trailer drops, takes the internet by storm

The trailer for Dhurandhar: The Revenge is finally out, and if fan reactions pouring in online are anything to go by, audiences are already count

UAE bolsters food security, stocks shelves

The UAE is bolstering food security by reinforcing supply chains amidst potential regional trade disruptions. Retailers are submitting daily stoc

Sussanne Khan remembers mom Zarine Khan

Entrepreneur Sussanne Khan hopes that every girl child gets a mother like hers as she remembers her mom Zarine Khan 4 months after her passing aw

Under fire over contentious song, rapper Badshah tenders apology

Police have initiated the process to issue a Look Out Circular against rapper-musician Badshah to prevent him from leaving the country, a day aft

PeeCee sheds light on difference between Indian, American film industries

Global head-turner Priyanka Chopra Jonas, who has tasted success in both Hollywood and Bollywood, has discussed the differences between the two i

Surya Uday: Plucky New Zealand stand in the way of Indias date with history

AHMEDABAD, Mar 7: An insanely talented and incredibly consistent Indian cricket team will carry the weight of a nations hopes in its pursuit of h

Women Leading J&Ks Socio-Economic Shift

Ankit Patel ankitpatelkonch508@gmail.com To grasp the grit of J&Ks startup boom, look at 23-year-old Prathishtha V Johar from Poonch. Forgoing a

Seismic map rollback hits quake readiness: Experts

India's decision to withdraw its updated seismic zonation map and earthquake design code has alarmed experts, who fear it weakens national prepar

Why Womens Dental Health Deserves the Spotlight

Dr Gautam Sharma dr.gautam.sharma@gmail.com As we celebrate International Womens Day on 8th March, we speak of empowerment, equality, leadership

Dr Jitendra reviews Island projects with experts, Ocean technologists

Excelsior Correspondent KAVARATTI, LAKSHADWEEP, Mar 7 : Union Minister for Earth Sciences and Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh reviewed

Prime objective to make J&K vibrant, spiritual heart of nation: LG

UT emerging center of knowledge, art, philosophy *Heli-services for Shiv Khori to start in April Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 7: Lieutenant

Congress: US calling India 'good actor' is evidence of PM Modi's cowardice

Congress criticizes the Modi government, calling Prime Minister Modi's actions cowardly after the US Treasury Secretary praised India for agreein

DGP Nalin Prabhat reviews security situation in Pulwama

Excelsior Correspondent PULWAMA, Mar 7: Director General of Police (DGP) J&K, Nalin Prabhat reviewed the security situation and policing measures

Regime change must be peoples choice: Omar on Nepal polls

Hope India wins T20 World Cup Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 7: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today welcomed the elections in Nepal, saying th

CM felicitates frontline electric utility workers at Lineman Diwas

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 7: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today presided over Lineman Diwas celebration at Convention Centre here. Organ

SEC to initiate preparations for Panchayat polls with high-level meeting tomorrow

Revision of rolls to start with April 1, 2026 as cut-off date *Municipal voter lists to be taken from SIR Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Mar 7: The State

Are We Celebrating Her Enough?

Dr Daisy Parihar daisy.parihar@gmail.com Every year on International Womens Day, the world dresses itself in celebration. Social media timelines

LG extends greeting on International Womens Day

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 7: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, has greeted the women of Jammu Kashmir on the occasion of the Internation

Women a driving force behind progress of society: Sakeena

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 7: Minister for Education, Social Welfare, Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo today remarked that wome

Man killed daughter in Digiana, held from Delhi

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 7: A Madhya Pradesh (MP) resident, who was wanted for his alleged involvement in the killing of his 10-year-ol

CM, FOCUS+ aro Green Meghalaya cheque-ko sualanga

Ampati: Chief Minister of Meghalaya, Conrad K Sangma, daal Students Field Ampati-o South West Garo Hills District Administration-ni gita FOCUS+ p

GH-oni badingchiwalrangko chelchakchina ASPF, Assam CM-ko molmolata

Tura: Assam-ni sima ari jolrango Garo Hills-oni Achik badingchiwalgiparangni naljokanina chanchina nanggipa ongani gimin Achik State Peoples Fron

Meghalaya-ni CUET-PG candidate-rang NE-ni apalchi rena nangjawaha: DHTE

SHILLONG: Meghalaya-oni CUET-PG porikkako segipa candidate-rang ia porikkako sena gita Northeast-ni apalchi ongkatna nangjawaha ine Directorate o

Mangsang-o chagrongenggipa nengnikanirangko nirokatchina CM-ko molmola

MANGSANG: East Garo Hills ajao donggipa Mangsang jolo dingtang dingtang nangnikanirangko janape, Achik Holistic Awakening Movement (AHAM), adokni

Indigenous Peoples Rights-ni bidingo Nokma Council-o chanchirimanga

TURA: Indigenous Peoples Rights ba adok-chigao atchikape songdongenggipa manderangna songsalo sasonni bidingo mandetangchi sason kaan baksa jatni

LPG price hike: Mamata calls for protests, Sidda seeks PM Modi's ouster

Opposition-ruled states are fiercely criticizing the central government over surging LPG prices. West Bengal's Chief Minister urged women to prot

Delayed Mussavi Reconstruction

The continued delay in reconstruction of missing and dilapidated Mussavis across several districts of Jammu and Kashmir reflects a troubling gap

Imbibe teachings of Guru Ravidas for harmonious society: Sadhotra

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 7: National Conference (NC) Additional General Secretary Ajay Kumar Sadhotra today called for imbibing the tea

When Indias Daughters Wear the Uniform

Maj Gen Sanjeev Dogra (Retd) sanjeev662006@gmail.com At 18,000 feet, patriotism is not a speech; it is a breath you fight for. The wind cuts thro

Saplings Intl School holds programme

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 7: Saplings International School celebrated its Annual Day with great enthusiasm and grandeur, presenting a co

Taliban wages war on women, but their voices roar. Here are 5 essential books by Afghan women

SYDNEY, Mar 7: There is something profoundly defiant, almost incendiary, about Afghan women writers. When the Taliban regained control of Kabul i

Shameful and unprecedented, says PM Modi; accuses TMC govt of insulting President Murmu

NEW DELHI, Mar 7: Accusing the West Bengal government of insulting President Droupadi Murmu during her visit to the state, Prime Minister Narendr

Indias rise is unstoppable and it alone will determine trajectory of its growth: Jaishankar

NEW DELHI, Mar 7 : Indias rise is unstoppable and the trajectory of its growth will be determined by the country alone on the basis of its streng

Irans president defies US demands but apologises for strikes on neighbours

DUBAI, Mar 7: Irans president said on Saturday that a demand by the United States for an unconditional surrender is a dream that they should to t

CEC rides on water metro, calls it a model for India

KOCHI, Mar 7 : CEC Gyanesh Kumar on Saturday rode on the water metro here and praised it as a model mode of transport for India. Chief Election C

TMC government has crossed all limits, says PM Modi over President Murmu's venue, protocol plaint

Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized the West Bengal government for disrespecting constitutional office and tribal communities after President

Yogi Adityanath pays tribute to Uttar Pradeshs first CM Govind Ballabh Pant on his death anniversary

Works of the late leader continue to inspire and guide the State even today, the U.P. CMadded

LPG price hike: Domestic cooking gas cost up by Rs 60 a cylinder

Domestic LPG cylinders will now cost Rs 60 more, reaching Rs 913 in Delhi, while commercial prices saw a Rs 114.5 increase. This hike, attributed

The Himalayas and the Mighty Five S

Rajan Kotru rajan@rest4all.com Evoking mystique, the multi-faceted significance of the Himalayas can hardly be overstated as it defines the geolo

EAM Jaishankar: Let Iranian ship dock on humanitarian grounds

India's ascent is unstoppable, driven by its own strength, not others' missteps, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar asserted. He confirmed In

Rapper-politician Balendra to take over as Nepal PM

Kathmandu, March 7: Rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shahs RSP is all set to form the next government in Nepal after securing sweeping victory i

Trump threatens Iran, says he will hit harder

Tehran escalates attacks on neighbours after apology Washington, March 7: US President Donald Trump warned in a Truth Social post that more Irani

LPG prices up by Rs 60 in state

Shillong residents to now pay Rs 1,005 per cylinder By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 7: Along with the rest of the country, the price of domestic

Ready to go to Rajya Sabha if party decides: James Sangma

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 7: Senior National Peoples Party (NPP) leader and former minister James P.K. Sangma on Saturday said he is ready

Congress sees notice against Om Birla as 'strong message'

Congress believes the removal notice against Speaker Om Birla sends a strong message about the undermining of the opposition under BJP rule. The

Group moves Assam CM for safety of Garo traders

From Our Correspondent TURA, March 7: The Achik State Peoples Front (ASPF) has written to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expressing con

Anger mounts in GH over GHADCs pending issues

From Our Correspondent TURA, March 7: Public resentment is growing across Garo Hills over the state governments delay in addressing long-pending

Punjab: Police officer beaten to death in village near Amritsar

An Assistant Sub-Inspector, Jagjit Singh, was tragically beaten to death in his native village near Amritsar following a personal dispute. The al

Doctors body condemns denial of permission for hunger strike

Web Series Director Held For Exploiting Woman

Police said the 23yearold woman from Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, had come to Hyderabad seeking film roles and was living in Yousufguda while attend

Two Bangladeshi nationals arrested for obtaining Indian passport using forged documents

Focus on sustainable agri in Himalayan region

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 7: A day-long second Stakeholder Consultation Meeting on the Himalayan Agro-ecology Initiative was held at the St

Find Your Civic Body On WhatsApp

Citizens need to send photographs along with the location details while reporting sanitation complaints.

Four killed in different road accidents

Government may scrap NOC for inter-state vehicle transfers

Inter-state vehicle transfers are set to become significantly easier as the government plans to eliminate the need for No Objection Certificates

Over 52,000 Indians Return from Gulf Amid Tensions; MEA Sets Up Control Room

MEA urges passengers to contact nearest embassies as 32,000 fly back on Indian carriers.

20 Meghalaya villages declared free of avoidable blindness

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 7: Bansara Eye Care Centre has declared 20 villages across Meghalaya as Avoidable Blindness Free, following a dec

VMC Issues Seizure Notices To Tax Defaulters

Municipal Commissioner H.M. Dhyanachandra said the corporation has launched a focused campaign across three municipal circles to recover arrears

City event celebrates women entrepreneurs and creatives

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 7: To mark International Womens Day, an event titled Made of Her was held at BiSCI.io Your Alt Space premises in

Over 67 Pc Women Believe Pay Parity Exists At Workplaces; Real Estate Tops The Chart: Survey

The report, released on the eve of International Women's Day, also highlighted a growing demand for equal pay audits and menstrual leave, with th

2 Held For House Break-In, Haul Seized

The incident occurred around 2 am on February 28 near the Muthukuru Bus Stand area in Nellore.

Gulf conflict: Indians in Bahrain, Qatar eye Saudi visas to fly out

Indians in Qatar and Bahrain are seeking Saudi transit visas as a backup plan due to flight cancellations. With airports in Doha and Bahrain larg

Escalating Gulf War Leading To High Anxiety In Srikakulam District

With reports of Iranian missile attacks on several Gulf cities, families of these workers in Srikakulam district are anxious. Mobile phones are t

Markapuram Cops Rescue Man From Suicide Bid

The man, identified as L. Gautham from Krishna district, had been staying in Kambham for the past three months.

TSMDC Prevents Illegal Sand Transportation At Inter-State Border

The checkpost is expected to help prevent illegal sand transport and improve revenue generation for the state government.

Japan thrash India 11-0 at Women's Asian Cup, Taiwan hold off Vietnam

IAF Agniveer Vayu Rally To Kick Off On March 9

The recruitment will be held in phases. Female candidates from both states will attend on March 9 and 10.

Braveheart Lakshya downs Lai in epic battle to enter All England Open final

It turned out to be one of the finest matches of his career as Lakshya fought for one hour and 37 minutes before sealing a 21-16, 18-21, 21-15 wi

West Asia conflict: Over 52,000 Indians returned between March 1-7 after partial opening of airspace

The MEA said Indian missions in the region have issued detailed advisories and set up 24x7 helplines to assist Indians; more flights planned in c

B9 Beverages staff plans legal action as unpaid dues leave a bitter aftertaste

Suspensions at AUD set a dangerous precedent: SFI

RPF tightens vigil ahead of polls, seizes unaccounted cash

5 Children Go Missing In Two Cases In Kamareddy

Police have formed three teams and are examining CCTV footage to trace the children.

Uneasy calm in Uttam Nagar after clash amid Holi revelry

Two more arrests made in connection with death of a 26-year-old;instructions issued for immediate arrest of all culprits: CM; police ramp up secu

LuLu outlets to open at Shenoy Nagar, Chennai Central Metro stations soon

While a LuLu Hypermarket will open at Shenoy Nagar, a LuLu Daily will be unveiled at Chennai Central; a food court will also be set up at Shenoy

Quote of the day by Miuccia Prada: 'What you wear is how you present yourself to the world, especially today when...' lessons on fashion, self-expression and what your clothes reveal by Prada head designer and Miu Miu founder

Quote of the day by Miuccia Prada: Miuccia Prada, a pivotal figure in luxury fashion, views clothing as an instant language, enabling immediate s

Drivers operating LPG-run autorickshaws fear disruption in supplies; appeal against price hike

Children with disabilities turn spotlight towards inclusive world through theatre at Vidya Sagar

Empowerement of women is societys responsibility: Delhi CM

Chennai hospital launches programme to curb metabolic diseases