Top News

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

CJM recalls non-bailable warrant against Farooq in JKCA scam

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Mar 12: The Chief Judicial Magistrate Srinagar today recalled a non-bailable warrant (NBW) issued earlier in th

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.

Protecting Children From The Menace of Digital Pollution

By Salil Gewali If Australia can ban mobile phone use among children, why cant India? This has become quite a fervent question on the lips of cou

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

Quote of the Day by Alysa Liu: 'What is there to lose? Every second you're''Top quotes by the figure skater who snatched America's heart

Figure skater Alysa Liu's words highlight the value of taking chances. Her journey shows that stepping forward, even with uncertainty, brings rew

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

The story of our times and the tesseract of truth

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

You cant say we targeted!: Wicker rebukes Gillibrand for claiming US aimed Iranian school to bomb

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

LIVE | Trump and Melania celebrate Women's History Month at the White House

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

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

JKCA Scam case: Non-bailable Warrant against Farooq Abdullah recalled hours after issue

Srinagar, Mar 12 : A local court on Thursday recalled a non-bailable warrant hours after issuing it against former chief ministerFarooq Abdullahi

Anti-peace elements will find no place to hide in J&K: LG

Our duty is to honour, preserve peace won by our brave hearts Jammu Tawi, Mar 12:Warning anti-peace elements of dire consequences, Lieutenant Gov

Arbitrary and opaque: On the Employees Pension Scheme 2026

EPFO has tweaked pension scheme rules without wide consultations

Pakistani drone-dropped heroin worth Rs 12 Cr seized in Jammu

Jammu Tawi, Mar 12 : Around 2 kg of heroin worth Rs 12 crore dropped by a Pakistani drone was recovered near the International Border here, offic

Accused will be thoroughly investigated: Nadda

New Delhi, Mar 12:Union Health Minister and Leader of the House in Rajya Sabha Jagat Prakash Nadda on Thursday condemned the assassination attemp

Farooq Abdullah shooting attempt: Kharge slams Centre; grave concern, says JP Nadda

Attack on Farooq Abdullah: NSG to undertake security audit of Z-Plus category persons

New Delhi, Mar 12: The National Security Guard (NSG) will undertake a comprehensive security audit of all its Z-plus category high-risk VIPs foll

Whats Cooking in Time of Crisis

Fireless cooking has gained renewed relevance in todays context.

Need balance between privacy and public interest: SC

The Supreme Court stated that public interest cannot justify broad access to private information of public officials, emphasizing a balance with

Has Iran's new Supreme Leader lost one leg, and is Mojtaba Khamenei in coma? Reports of airstrike injury, coma rumors and Irans response explained

Has Iran's new Supreme Leader lost one leg, and is Mojtaba Khamenei in coma? Reports claim he suffered injuries and lost a leg after an airstrike

47 held during 24-hour police drive to curb street crime in Delhi

Chipotles Friday the 13th deal: Here's how a tattoo can get you a BOGO deal

Chipotle is celebrating Friday the 13th with a buy-one-get-one entre deal for dine-in customers between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. local time. To qualify,

Opposition likely to submit notice for CECs removal to presiding officer of one House of Parliament today

Ugadi Gift for Farmers: Naidu to Release Annadata SukhibhavaPM Kisan 3.0 Aid Today

Officials said that with the third instalment, the government would have extended a total of Rs.8,985 crore in financial assistance to farmers wi

AAP, BJP exchange barbs over attack on Dalit councillor

Kochi Corporation weighs fresh options as KSINC faces criticism over ro-ro service

Move comes after councillors across party lines voiced sharp criticism of KSINC over mounting losses and urged the civic body to identify a new o

Accused in Stabbing Consultancy Owner Held

The accused allegedly attacked the owner and injured the HR executive after a refund dispute

LPG crisis: PM Modi hits out at those creating panic; asks States to monitor black marketers, hoarders

The prime minister also said the government is actively working on multiple fronts, and in the past few days, he spoke with the leaders of severa

MoCA Monitoring West Asia Air Travel Situation

Airfares are also being closely monitored to ensure that ticket prices remain reasonable and that there is no undue surge during this period.

Oil ship, captained by Indian, arrives in Mumbai from Saudi port amid Gulf war; another vessel on way to India

Hyderabad Traffic Police Give Traffic Advisory

Police reroute vehicles around Indira Park as bridge reconstruction begins

CCTV cameras, control centre installed in Ambur town to prevent crime

HC disqualification of SNDP Yogam director boarda test of Kerala govt.s mettle

Given Vellappally Natesans close ties with the ruling establishment, the Kerala government will have a tough task abiding by the High Courts dire

Husband Dies by Suicide, Wife and In-Laws Booked for Abetment in Neredmet

Police probe harassment angle after note found at victims house

Teams deployed in Maharashtra to prevent hoarding of LPG cylinders

Residents were seen standing in long queues outside LPG cylinder supplying agencies in Solapur, Amravati, and Thane districts, and the State capi

HCrefuses to stay DU protest ban,questions the necessity of such a sweeping restriction

Quote of the day by Christina Grimmie: 'Be stupid, be dumb, be funny, if that's who you are. Don't try to be...' - lessons on being yourself, individuality and self-acceptance by With Love singer and YouTuber zeldaxlove64

Quote of the day by Christina Grimmie: Christina Grimmie's powerful quote, Be yourself, champions individuality and self-acceptance, urging peopl

Behind the crumbling walls of Bihars Balirajgarh Fort, a tale of monumental neglect

LDFs development narrative in Kollam constituency will face a stiff challenge from UDF

While the constituency has traditionally leaned towards the left, the Congress sprang a major surprise by winning Kollam Corporation in the recen

Hyderabad Cybercrime Police Arrest 117 Accused in Operation Octopus Drive

78 FIRs registered; fraudsters linked to Rs 139 crore transactions

'Such incidents happen as hate is spreading' Farooq Abdullah on attack on him

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah survived an assassination attempt in Jammu. He stated hate speech fueled such incidents.

Kishan Slams Rahul's Petro Pump Remark

Kishan Reddy said the safety of 90 lakh Indians residing and working in the Gulf remained the Modi government's top priority amid the crisis

Women will lead Delhis development, says CM Rekha Gupta

Ramchander Rao flags governance failures, wants CM to focus on public hardships

NASA Says On Track For Artemis 2 Launch As Soon As April 1

NASA said Thursday that the long-delayed launch of the Artemis 2 mission, part of the US push to return to the Moon by 2028, could come as soon a

Kharge raises Farooq Abdullah attack in Rajya Sabha, demands restoration of J&K statehood

Rajya Sabha leader of the opposition Mallikarjun Kharge raised concerns over an attack on Farooq Abdullah. He stated security was compromised and

West Asia war: 'UAE better insulated than its neighbours', say economists

The United Arab Emirates stands strong amidst the ongoing Iran war. Its economy shows resilience due to robust finances and a diverse non-oil sec

DC IMPACT: Repairs Planned for Kazipet BC Boys Hostel

BC welfare department assures safety at Kazipet hostel

Delhi HCissues notice to police,govt. over lack of CCTVs in police interrogation facilities

India to boost national security with Drone, Geo-Spatial and Data Forces by 2047

India's defence forces are building a new drone force, a geo-spatial agency, a data force, and a cognitive warfare action force. These initiative

International flower market proposed near Nandi Cross

Dismantling the biological tax in Indian legal system

India must transition from menstrual hygiene to menstrual justice, which is served when the biological reality of half the population is no longe

MSM could be a war casualty

As Western mainstream media toes the state line during wars, social media and independent journalists challenge propaganda, filling the informati

Delhigovt. chalks out Summer Action Plan to ensure adequate water supply

Received energy supply requests from Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Maldives: MEA

India is responding to energy supply requests from Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives. The West Asia conflict has disrupted global oil flows

KLIS Probe: HC Verdict on April 8

A division bench comprising Chief Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh and Justice G.M. Mohiuddin reserved judgment after hearing detailed submissions fro

Dy. SP seniority revision under way; promotions to follow committee report: Parameshwara

Quote of the Day by Whitney Houston: 'I'm a person who has life and wants to'Top quotes by one of the most awarded performers of all time

Quote of the Day: Whitney Houston's powerful quote, 'I'm a person who has life and wants to live, and always have,' encapsulates her resilient sp