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RBI mulling e-cheques, widening regulatory ambit to include digital payment cos

MUMBAI, Mar 27: The Reserve Bank on Friday introduced the Payments Vision 2028 document, announcing various initiatives like introducing electron

DGCA issues new guidelines for aircraft operators flying VIPs, VVIPs

MUMBAI/ NEW DELHI, Mar 27: Aviation regulator DGCA on Friday issued guidelines for aircraft operators flying VIPs and VVIPs, including chief mini

Five J&K cricketers to vie for honours

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 27: In a momentous showcase of Jammu and Kashmirs burgeoning cricketing talent, five dynamic players fr

CJI visits Ladakh to inaugurate key judicial infrastructure

Excelsior Correspondent Leh, Mar 27: Chief Justice of India, Justice Surya Kant, arrived here today on an official visit to the Union Territory o

Iran says nuclear facilities have been targeted after Israel says attacks will escalate and expand

DUBAI, Mar 27: Iran state media says its nuclear facilities were attacked Friday, just hours after Israel threatened to escalate and expand its c

NIELIT Announces Recruitment for Junior IT Assistant and Other Positions

Chandigarh, March 28: A golden opportunity has emerged for those aspiring to join the National Institute of Electronics and Information Technolog

Hardik, Navneet win Hockey India Player of the Year awards

NEW DELHI, Mar 27: Star midfielder Hardik Singh and striker Navneet Kaur on Friday won the Hockey India Player of the Year awards in the mens and

Farooq expresses concern over worsening situation in West Asia

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Mar 27: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah today said that disunity among n

Unemployment dips marginally to 3.1 pc in 2025: Govt survey

NEW DELHI, Mar 27: The overall unemployment rate for persons aged 15 years and above in the country declined marginally to 3.1 per cent in Januar

Week-long sports meet of Bar Association Jammu begins today

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 27: J&K High Court Bar Association, Jammu is set to organize its Annual Sports Meet2026 from March 28 t

LPG Ships Successfully Cross Hormuz Strait, Ensuring Energy Supply: MEA

New Delhi, March 28: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Friday that four LPG-laden ships have safely reached India after crossin

NDA Leaders Urge Nitish Kumar to Resign from One Position Due to Constitutional Mandate

Patna, March 28: A significant constitutional and political development is unfolding in Bihar following Nitish Kumars election to the Rajya Sabha

NPS Trust Job Alert: Apply by April 16 for High-Paying Positions

New Delhi, March 28: A remarkable opportunity has emerged for those aspiring to work at the National Pension System (NPS) Trust. The NPS Trust ha

Tehran to enable humanitarian aid through Hormuz, 3 Iranian nuclear sites hit

Tehran has agreed to facilitate and expedite humanitarian aid through the Strait of Hormuz, the Iranian Ambassador to the United Nations in Genev

Govt constitutes UT, District-Level panels for Gyan Bharatam Mission

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 27: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has constituted a Union Territory-level Standing Committee and District-l

DC Udhampur discusses formulation of NMBA Action Plan

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Mar 27: Deputy Commissioner Udhampur Minga Sherpa today chaired a meeting of officers from line departments to

2 injured in road accident

Excelsior Correspondent NOWSHERA, Mar 27: Two persons were injured in a road accident in Dandesar area of district Rajouri on Friday. Reports sai

GMC Anantnag suspends 3 employees for administering expired IV to patient

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Mar 27: Authorities at Government Medical College Anantnag today suspended three employees pending an inquiry i

BLSKS celebrates World Theatre Day

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 27: To celebrates the World Theatre Day & to promote the traditional folk culture l of J&K, Bhartiya Lok Sange

Natrang honours Neeraj Kant with lifetime achievement award

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 27: Natrang Jammu today conferred the Lifetime Achievement Award in Theatre for the year 2026 upon eminent the

Congress Criticizes Central Government Over Fuel Taxes, Demands Relief

Bengaluru, March 28: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, and AICC General Secretary Randeep Singh Surje

Samooh Theatre celebrates World Theatre Day

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 27: Samooh Theatre commemorated World Theatre Day by staging a compelling adaptation of the renowned satirical

Speaker calls for robust legal framework to curb fake news

DyCM stresses self-regulation alongside Govt measures *Pathania demands strict law, 36-hour takedown rule Bivek Mathur JAMMU, Mar 27: Speaker of

AIIMS Announces Recruitment for Medical Officer Positions Without Written Exam

New Delhi, March 28: A significant opportunity has emerged for youth seeking government jobs. The All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIMS) has rel

Fresh Israel strikes on Iran amid diplomatic impasse

DUBAI, March 27: Israel launched a new wave of strikes on Iran on Friday, further escalating a conflict that has rapidly expanded across the Midd

Maharashtra Aims to Provide Affordable Healthcare Within 5-8 Kilometers for All Citizens

Mumbai, March 28: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced on Friday that the governments goal is to ensure affordable and quality

Pakistani airstrikes on Kabul war crime: Rights body

KABUL, March 27: Human Rights Watch (HRW), a US-based advocacy group, has strongly condemned Pakistani airstrikes on Kabuls Omid Addiction Treatm

Evidence insufficient: Spl Delhi court clears ex-MP Darda, son & others in coal scam case

The case stemmed from the allocation in Maharashtras Bandar and led to the first CBI chargesheet in the larger coal block controversy dating back

Supreme Court rebukes courts for naming rape survivors

A bench of Justices Sanjay Karol and N K Singh expressed concern that despite statutory safeguards and repeated directions from SC, such lapses p

Rapper-turned-politician Balen Shah takes over as Nepals youngest PM

KATHMANDU, March 27: Rapper-turned-politician Balendra Balen Shah has made history as Nepals youngest democratically elected prime minister at 35

Israel says attacks on Iran to escalate

Jerusalem, March 27: Israels defence minister said on Friday that Israeli attacks on Iran will escalate and expand. Israel Katz made the comment

Twilight star Taylor Lautner to welcome first child with wife

Actor Taylor Lautner, famous for playing Jacob Black in The Twilight Saga, announced that he and his wife, Taylor Dome Lautner, are expecting the

India Supports Bangladeshs Demand for Justice Over 1971 Operation Searchlight Massacre

New Delhi, March 28: India has expressed its support for Bangladeshs call for justice regarding the massacre that occurred during Pakistans Opera

Ranveer, Deepika spotted post Dhurandhar 2 success

Actor Ranveer Singh, riding high on the success of his blockbuster Dhurandhar 2, enjoyed a casual outing with wife Deepika Padukone in Mumbai. Th

Russell Peters wins Shillong, calls city an enthusiastic concert hub

International comedy icon Russell Peters left Shillong in splits on Friday night, as a packed audience at Lariti erupted into waves of laughter d

Jewar in the crown: PM to open NCRs 2nd international airport today

The PM is scheduled to arrive at the airport at 11.30am on Saturday, go on a walkthrough of the terminal building, and formally inaugurate the ai

Pakistans Diplomatic Challenges: A Spotlight on Its Diminishing Role in the Gulf Region

Islamabad, March 28: Amid rising tensions between the U.S. and Iran, Pakistans attempts to position itself as a mediator have faced significant s

Meghalaya lift Pencak Silat crown

Shillong, March 27: Meghalaya demonstrated its potential in another martial art form after being crowned Champions of the Senior National Khelo I

CBI Court Sentences Seven in Income Tax Refund Fraud Case

Chennai, March 28: A special CBI court in Chennai has sentenced former senior tax assistant Babu Prasad Kumar and six other individualsB Praveen

Donald Trumps Signature to Feature on Future US Currency

Washington, March 28: The signature of former President Donald J. Trump will soon appear on future American paper currency. The U.S. Treasury Dep

Indian ships face GPS jams, mine alerts in Hormuz

Ships in the region are reporting repeated radio broadcasts over maritime channels warning vessels against transit. Attention all ships This is t

Commercial LPG allocation to states increased by 20%

In a letter to chief secretaries of states and UTs, petroleum secretary Neeraj Mittal said only those industrial units that have registered with

Clashes erupt during Ram Navami procession in Bengal's Murshidabad, security tightened

The situation turned volatile after an altercation during the procession escalated into violence, with both sides throwing stones at each other a

IPL 2026: Why PSL Cant Compete with IPL, as Proven by These Three Players

Mumbai, March 28: The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 and the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 are set to take place simultaneously. However, wh

Russia To Ban Gasoline Exports From April 1 To Prioritise Domestic Supply

The Government of Russia on Friday announced a ban on gasoline exports starting April 1, aiming to prioritise domestic supplies and stabilise fue

Lockdown reportsharmful, baseless, says govt, allays fear

Home minister Shah accused opposition parties of spreading panic over the West Asia crisis, including the claim that a lockdown may be imposed. I

Tiger Woods arrested on DUI charge after Florida rollover crash

Woods was involved in a serious rollover car crash in California that left him with severe right leg injuries in 2021

Congress Leaders Critique Fuel Duty Cut Amid Rising Global Oil Prices

New Delhi, March 28: The recent decision by the central government to reduce excise duty on petrol and diesel by 10 per liter has sparked mixed r

Provocative songs, warning to Muslims: Raja Singhs Ramnavami yatra in Hyderabad

Hyderabad:A Ramnavami procession led by controversial former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA T Raja Singh on Friday, March 27, turned into a sho

Manipur Chief Minister Emphasizes Higher Education and Skill Development

Imphal, March 28: Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh reiterated his governments full commitment to supporting higher education and ski

Quote of the Day by Demi Moore: 'Don't let your wounds make you become' Inspiring quotes by the world's highest-paid actress

Actress Demi Moore shares a powerful message about identity and resilience. Her life, marked by significant struggles, offers a profound reminder

Mamata Banerjees Rule Under Threat: Minister Mangal Pandey Predicts Change on May 4

Patna, March 28: Bihar Minister Mangal Pandey has targeted West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee ahead of the assembly elections. He stated

Bhuvneshwar Kumar Poised to Make IPL History in 2026

Bengaluru, March 28: The 19th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) kicks off this Saturday with an exciting match between Royal Challen

Divine Sun Tilak Ceremony at Ayodhya: A Historic Moment for Hindus

New Delhi, March 28: On the occasion of Ram Navami, a significant Sun Tilak ceremony took place at the Ram Janmabhoomi in Ayodhya. Vinod Bansal,

Freedom of navigation important for global economic security: EAM Jaishankar

Jaishankar said on X he raised Global Souths concerns about energy challenges, fertiliser supplies and food security in the session on global gov

Trinamool Congress Urges Chief Justice for Swift Hearing of Candidates Cases

Kolkata, March 28: The Trinamool Congress has expressed its concerns in a letter to Chief Justice Sujoy Paul of the Calcutta High Court. The part

Diabetic drug metformin found to act on brain

A study published in Science Advances by Baylor College of Medicine has uncovered a hidden brain pathway that helps explain how metformin lowers

Congress Ecosystem Compromised, Poses Danger to Democracy: Pradeep Bhandari

New Delhi, March 28: BJP leader Pradeep Bhandari has alleged that there exists a deep and systematic link between the Congress party and a global

Jan Vishwas bill moots fine, jail for grabbing govt land

The bill introduced in Lok Sabha on Friday proposes to amend Section-11 of the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Act that at

Mizorams Development Hindered by Two Decades of Insurgency, Says Chief Minister Lalduhoma

Aizawl, March 28: Mizorams Chief Minister Lalduhoma stated on Friday that the state is lagging in development due to two decades of insurgency, p

Interview | Iran will never go nuclear, India can help end this war, says Khameneis representative

Our supreme leader issued a fatwa. He said nuclear weapons are forbidden, haraam. So, we don't have it. We don't want to have it. We are not look

Gujarat Crime Branch Arrests Key Suspect in Fake Currency Racket

Ahmedabad, March 28: The Ahmedabad Crime Branch has apprehended a primary suspect linked to a fake currency racket involving counterfeit 500 note

Unite to face West Asia crisis, PM tells CMs; urges to boost peoplesconfidence

While he focused on preparing for prolonged disruption of supply lines, Modi also conveyed assurance about the country being in good stead, sayin

Arun Govil Comments on Nitish Kumars Potential Rajya Sabha Move

Patna, March 28: Actor-turned-politician Arun Govil stated on Friday that the decision regarding Nitish Kumars potential move to the Rajya Sabha

US Hopes For Iran Meetings This Week To End Month-Long War: Trump Envoy

US President Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff said Friday he believes Iran will hold talks with Washington his week to end the month-long war

Govt slashes excise duty on petrol, diesel to shield consumers, oil companies

The windfall tax will also help the Centre partly offset the impact of the excise duty cut. Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs chairman

Tiger Woods rollover car crash, net worth, wife, relationships and children: Is golfing legend in serious condition or out of danger? Full explainer on accident, finances, family and career

Tiger Woods rollover car crash, net worth, wife, relationships and children are in focus after reports of a new accident in Florida. This explain

West Bengal Election Commission Takes Action After Violence, Suspends Police Officer

Kolkata, March 28: The Election Commission has directed West Bengals Chief Secretary, Dushyant Nariyala, to immediately suspend Inspector-in-Char

Father and Son Sent to Police Custody in Indore Murder Case

Indore, March 28: Kuldeep Chaudhary and his 18-year-old son Monish have been remanded to two days of police custody following their arrest on cha

Fuel Tax Cut Provides Relief Amid Global Tensions

New Delhi, March 28: The central governments decision to reduce excise duty on petrol and diesel has been welcomed by various sectors, offering c

Frequent Headaches Linked to Poor Digestion: Understanding the Connection

New Delhi, March 28: Frequent headaches are often attributed to overwork or stress. However, recurring headaches or a feeling of heaviness may ac

Techie Loses 16 Lakh In Matrimony Scam

The complainant stated that she transferred a total of 16 lakh in instalments to multiple bank accounts linked to the accused, with amounts gradu

Assembly approves budget 2026-27; Delhi will now run on results, not excuses: CM

The Assembly also passed the Societies Registration (Delhi Amendment) Bill, 2026

Quote of the Day by Toni Morrison: 'Somewhere inside you is that free person I'm talking' Inspiring quotes by the first African American woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature

Toni Morrison's powerful quote, 'Somewhere inside you is that free person I'm talking about. Locate her and let her do some good in the world,' e

Jyotiraditya Scindia Intervenes to Relocate Anganwadi Center to Safe Building in Guna

Guna, March 28: A long-awaited move has taken place in a remote village of Guna district, Madhya Pradesh, where an Anganwadi center previously op

Tiger Woods Involved In Car Crash In Florida: Report

Golf legend Tiger Woods involved in car crash in Florida: news agency AFP

Delhi Transport Minister Criticizes AAP Legislators for Absence During Assembly Proceedings

New Delhi, March 28: Delhis Health and Transport Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh criticized the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) legislators on Friday. He state

5 India-bound LPG ships stay anchored near Hormuz Strait

Appearing to bunch together so they can troop out of the strait, these ships carry more than 1.7 lakh tonnes of LPG equivalent to nearly six day

Elon Musk joined Trump's call with PM Modi on Iran war earlier this week: Report

The conversation focused on the evolving situation in West Asia, with both leaders emphasising the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz ope

Gujarats New Bus Port Opens, Set to Serve Over 20,000 Passengers Daily

Ahmedabad, March 28: A new bus port in Patan was inaugurated on Friday under a public-private partnership model. This facility is expected to han

Kohli's Bengaluru Begin IPL Title Defense In Somber Mood Following Victory Parade Deaths

The 10-team league spans 74 matches, culminating in the final on May 31

Ahmedabad Civil Hospital Launches Rain Basera for Patients Families

Ahmedabad, March 28: Ahmedabad Civil Hospital has inaugurated a modern facility named Rain Basera to provide a safe and dignified accommodation o

Congress Plans DCC Offices In All Districts of Telangana

Congress has started efforts to establish dedicated District Congress Committee (DCC) office buildings across Telangana, where several districts

Varsities mismanaged during AAP tenure: Sood

North, central Delhi to get water supply only once a day amid WTP glitch

KLIS Barrages - Irrigation Officials Get an Earful From NDSA

NDSA chairman Anil Jain questions delays and testing methods in repair plans for Medigadda, Annaram and Sundilla barrages during a review meeting

NCP Womens President Rupali Chakanakar Resigns Amid Controversy

Mumbai, March 28: Rupali Nilesh Chakanakar, the Womens President of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), resigned from her position on Friday. H

Couple Killed In Mishap At Mangalagiri

The couple took a U-turn and proceeded in the wrong direction

Anna Varsity Sexual Harassment Case: Prof Held In Tirunelveli

The arrest was carried out by the Kotturpuram all women police, which had earlier registered a case against the professor under multiple sections

Jan Vishwas Bill for Decriminalise 717 Offences

Union government on Friday introduced the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha, proposing to decriminalise a range o