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RBI may keep rates unchanged, focus on rupee stability and bond yields

The Reserve Bank of India is widely expected to maintain interest rates and its policy stance unchanged due to global economic uncertainties, inc

Beef row: Chief minister vows action against AJP nominee's kin

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma has brought beef consumption into his election campaign, targeting Congress ally AJP's candidate Kunki Chowdhury. He

IT runs in the family: Elite jury to pick ET Family Business Awards winners

A distinguished jury, led by Preetha Reddy of Apollo Hospitals, will convene Tuesday to select winners for the ET Family Business Awards. These a

Wealthy Indians turn to alter ego trusts to manage succession planning and avoid court proceedings

Wealthy Indians are adopting alter ego trusts for smoother wealth transfer. These trusts help bypass lengthy court processes and potential family

Fortis Escorts Institute organises heart check-up camp

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 5: A free heart check-up camp was held here today at Gurdwara Bala Pritam Ji by Fortis Escorts Heart Institute

Jugal, Arvind promise fast-track development of Vijay Nagar residents during Public Darbar

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 5:Resolution of public issues is my priority, and development is my agenda,said MLA Jammu WestArvind Guptawhil

Bangladesh: Measles cases surge nationwide; Govt launches emergency vaccination drive

DHAKA, April 5: Measles infections are rising rapidly across Bangladesh, placing growing pressure on paediatric wards in hospitals, media reports

FCIK warns of economic stress, urges immediate measures

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Apr 5: The Federation of Chambers of Industries Kashmir (FCIK) today expressed concern over growing economic st

Modi makes 33 pc quota pitch to Bengals women voters, says benefit from 2029 LS polls

COOCH BEHAR, Apr 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that the 33 per cent reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies

Pant, Shami take LSG to 5-wicket win over SRH

HYDERABAD, Apr 5: Mohammed Shami asked probing questions not only to Sunrisers Hyderabad batters but also to the national selection committee wit

Jan Vishwas Bill 2026: Booster dose for businesses

Sant Kumar Sharma The Jan Vishwas 2026 Bill is a part of the ongoing reform process initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modis government over a

How Artemis II Redefines Humanitys Future

Biju Dharmapalan bijudharmapalan@gmail.com More than half a century after humans last ventured beyond low Earth orbit, NASAs Artemis II mission m

Telangana Government Seeks Return of Five Villages Merged with Andhra Pradesh

Hyderabad, April 6: The Telangana government has urged the central government to pass a bill in Parliament to reclaim five villages that were mer

Some people are more native, but its a question of citizenship: Hiren Gohain

As infiltration makes yet another inevitable entry into the Assam campaign, the writer-civil society activist says the term Miyawas never a part

Towards an Academictopia Reimagining the Future of Education

Pinaki Bakshi pinakibakshi9@gmail.com One of the rampant issues academic domains are still dealing with is the theoretical vs. practical implemen

Yemens Houthis, IRGC carry out joint operation against Israel

Sanaa, April 5: Yemens Houthi group has said that it had carried out a joint military operation targeting Israels Ben Gurion Airport, along with

Nepals ex-PM Oli to remain in custody for five more days

Kathmandu, April 5: Nepals former prime minister K P Sharma Oli and former home minister Ramesh Lekhak will remain in judicial custody for five m

From Rote to Real: CBSEs Skill Education Reform

Meenu Gupta guptadps@gmail.com A quiet but powerful transformation is unfolding in Indias classrooms. Beginning the academic year 2025-26, the Ce

Ishan Kishan Praises Teams Fighting Spirit Despite Loss to Lucknow Super Giants

Hyderabad, April 6: In a thrilling IPL 2026 match, the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) triumphed over the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by five wickets. D

France condemns execution of its citizen in China

Paris, April 5: France said China has executed a French citizen convicted of drug trafficking after keeping him on death row for more than 15 yea

Officials deny Trump hospital rumours

Washington, April 5: The White House has pushed back against widespread online speculation that President Donald Trump was hospitalised, calling

500 judges on SIR duty, cases pile up across Bengal courts

Mumbai Police Arrest Serial Molester in Just 48 Hours

Mumbai, April 6: Mumbai police have achieved a significant success by arresting a serial molester within just a few hours. The accused, Munawwar

EC seizes voter inducements worth over 650cr from poll-bound states, UT

Election Commission teams have seized over Rs 650 crore in potential voter inducements across five poll-bound states, with West Bengal leading se

Rana convenes public outreach prog at Bassali

* Pledges time bound redressal of border area issues Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, Apr 5: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environme

BJP Secures Chairperson Position in Khanapur Municipality with BRS Support

Hyderabad, April 6: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has successfully secured the chairperson position in Khanapur Municipality, Telangana, with

Trump dictating terms to India as Modi has compromised: Karra

*BJP-led Govt pro-capitalist, anti-poor: Bhalla Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 5: JKPCC president, Tariq Hameed Karra has said that US Presid

Lt Gen Pratik Sharma pays tribute to Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 5: Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma, Army Commander Northern Command, along with all ranks of the Northern Com

IT employees body NITES calls for safeguards amid AI-led tech layoffs

New Delhi, April 5: IT employees body NITES has exhorted tech firms to prioritise reskilling over layoffs, while calling for policy intervention

Odisha bans sale of LPG cylinders in open market

Odisha has banned the open sale of LPG cylinders to combat black marketing. Only customers who have completed e-KYC can now purchase them from au

HC directs ACB to investigate transfer of state land by revenue officials

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Apr 5: The High Court directed the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) to investigate illegal entries made by the reve

Moodys slashes Indias FY27 GDP growth to 6% amid West Asia conflict

New Delhi, April 5: Moodys Ratings has slashed Indias economic growth estimates for the current fiscal to 6 per cent from 6.8 per cent earlier, s

Lightning damages PDD transformer in Mandi

Excelsior Correspondent POONCH, Apr 5: A 3.15 MVA electric transformer of the Power Development Department (PDD) was damaged at receiving station

Exciting Job Opportunity at IIIT: Apply for Research Fellow Positions by April 9

Lucknow, April 6: The Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) has announced a significant job opportunity for those aspiring to work in

Pawan Khajuria seeks redressal of basic issues, rehabilitation of flood hit families

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Apr 5: Senior leader Pawan Khajuria held a meeting with residents of Panchayat Babey in Tehsil Majalta, under t

200-bed block at GMC Handwara likely ready by July

Project ahead of schedule, handover soon Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Apr 5: The 200-bedded additional hospital block at the Associated Hosp

Markets brace for volatility

New Delhi, April 5: The domestic stock market is expected to remain volatile this week as investors track the Reserve Banks monetary policy decis

Punjab, Jharkhand, UP, Bengal, and Andhra Pradesh Shine on Day Five of Sub-Junior Womens National Championship

Ranchi, April 6: The 16th Hockey India Sub-Junior Womens National Championship 2026 showcased thrilling matches on its fifth day. In Division A,

Suri urges Govt to review restrictions on Shiv Khori Yatra

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 5: Senior BJP leader, Raman Suri has urged the authorities to take the issue of restrictions on Shiv Khori Yat

Endless Bridge Delay

The prolonged delay in completion of the Guzhama bridge in Ganderbal is an instance of administrative inefficiency, reflecting a systemic inertia

MSJK protests against bad roads, traffic problems

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 5: Mission Statehood Jammu Kashmir (MSJK) activists here today staged a protest demonstration against JMC, PWD

Free artificial limbs camp organized by Jain Clinic

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 5: Shri Atam Vallabh Jain Clinic Jammu organized artificial limbs camp at Kali Jani. In this camp, 82 patients

Jammu youth killed in Russia-Ukraine conflict cremated in native village

Bivek Mathur JAMMU, Apr 5: A Jammu youth, who died in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, was cremated in his native village Pahariwala in Khour

Congress MP Kumari Selja Criticizes BJPs Communal Agenda Ahead of Kerala Elections

Thiruvananthapuram, April 6: Congress MP Kumari Selja accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of attempting to communalize society during a camp

Committee submits report on issue of addl pay, allowances in Health Deptt

Financial Advisor cautions against indiscriminate inclusion Divergence emerges on inclusion of non-clinical staff Mohinder Verma JAMMU, Apr 5: Af

Bars Annual Sports Meet concludes

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 5: The Annual Sports Meet of the Jammu & Kashmir High Court Bar Association Jammu concluded at the Univ

5th Edition of SMVD Katra Half Marathon concludes

Excelsior Sports Correspondent REASI, Apr 5: The 5th edition of SMVD Katra Half Marathon- A Divine Run, organized by One Level Up Sports in colla

Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Expressway ready from Balsua in Pb up to Ring Road at Raya

Project cost escalates from Rs 25,000 cr to Rs 38,905 cr * Being opened for Shri Amarnath Yatra in June Gopal Sharma JAMMU, Apr 5: The prestigiou

Andhra Police Officer Suspended Over Alleged Involvement in Honor Killing Case

Amaravati, April 6: A police officer in Andhra Pradeshs Palnadu district has been suspended due to alleged involvement in an honor killing case.

TMC Goons Attack BJP Election Office in Kolkata, Police Stand By: Amit Malviya

Kolkata, April 6: Tensions are escalating in Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal, ahead of the assembly by-elections. Amit Malviya, the head of t

The Science Behind Om: Activating Body Chakras and Neurons

New Delhi, April 6: The significance of Om in Sanatan Dharma is profound. Whether chanting mantras or meditating, the pronunciation of Om holds n

India Provides Food Aid to Mozambique, Malawi, and Burkina Faso Amid Crisis

New Delhi, April 6: India has demonstrated its commitment to the development and humanitarian assistance of the Global South by sending food aid

IMD predicts cooler temps in north-west India, rain likely

North-west India will experience two western disturbances this week. Peak activity is expected on April 7-8. This will bring below normal to near

Three Arrested in Mumbai for Gas Cylinder Theft; 45 Cylinders and 3 Bikes Recovered

Mumbai, April 6: In a significant crackdown, police in Mumbais Powai area have arrested three individuals linked to a major gas cylinder theft ri

IPL 2026: Chinnaswamy Stadium Honors Dravid and Kumble with Dedicated Ends

Bengaluru, April 6: In a significant event ahead of the IPL 2026 match between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), l

Malda siege of judicial officers proof of jungle raj, says Modi in Bengal

Prime Minister Modi criticized Bengal's law and order, citing the confinement of judicial officers in Malda as evidence of jungle raj. He linked

Priyanka Chaturvedi Advocates for 33% Reservation for Women

New Delhi, April 6: Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi welcomed the call for a special parliamentary session on the Womens Reservation Bi

Samay Raina Set to Make a Comeback with Still Alive Stand-Up Special

Mumbai, April 6: Stand-up comedian Samay Raina is ready to return to the spotlight with his new stand-up special, Still Alive. The trailer for th

Five more Indians reach the semifinals

With Minakshi and Jaismines wins, all 10 Indian women in fray ensured medals

Union Minister Praises Raghav Chadha, Critiques Aam Aadmi Party

Karnal, April 6: Union Minister Manohar Lal has praised Aam Aadmi Party leader Raghav Chadha while also targeting the party itself. In a conversa

Accountability for Corruption: Sukhbir Badals Bold Claims Against Punjab CM

Patiala, April 6: Sukhbir Badal, the president of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), announced on Sunday that after the 2027 assembly elections, Punj

2 Youths Drown While Shooting Short Film, Search On For One More

The victims were students of KSRM Engineering College in Kadapa

Newlywed Woman Killed, Husband Injured In Madhapur Mishap

Following the incident, locals chased the mini-lorry and intercepted it

Faujia Khan Advocates for Womens Reservation Bill After Years of Struggle

New Delhi, April 6: Faujia Khan, leader of the NCP (SP) and former MP, emphasized the long-standing struggle for the Womens Reservation Bill. She

Assam Chief Minister Hits Back at Rahul Gandhis Corruption Allegations

Guwahati, April 6: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma responded sharply on Sunday to allegations of corruption made by Rahul Gandhi, the Le

P. Vishwanathan Named Congress Candidate for Melur Assembly Seat in Tamil Nadu

Chennai, April 6: The Tamil Nadu Assembly elections are set for April 23, and political parties are in the final stages of candidate selection an

Meghalaya celebrates Easter Sunday with devotion, services

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 5: Easter Sunday, also called Resurrection Sunday, was celebrated with great devotion across Meghalaya, especiall

Khallari Mata Temple: A Sacred Site for Childless Couples with Ties to the Mahabharata

New Delhi, April 6: Across India, numerous Shakti Peeths and Siddh Peeths dedicated to Maa Jagdamba attract devotees seeking relief from their st

BJP Responds Strongly to Pakistans Defense Ministers Threats

New Delhi, April 6: Following a warning from Pakistans Defense Minister Khawaja Asif regarding potential attacks on Kolkata, sharp reactions have

Iran hangs two convicted of links with Israel in pre-war protests: judiciary

The two men were involved in the anti-government protests that peaked in January, the judiciary said

VPP slams govt for scapegoating rural schools amid funding freeze

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 5: The Voice of the People Party (VPP) on Sunday accused the MDA government of attempting to scapegoat rural gran

Abha Singh Welcomes Womens Reservation Bill as a Milestone for Indian Women

Mumbai, April 6: Senior advocate Abha Singh expressed her support for the Womens Reservation Bill during an interview with a news agency. She not

Pay under revised structure for SSA, ad hoc teachers to start from May 1

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 5: Meghalayas SSA and Ad hoc teachers will receive a revised pay structure starting May 1, 2026, Education Minist

Raid Shabong bids tearful adieu to living root bridge advocate

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 5: Residents of Raid Shabong under Pynursla Civil Sub Division paid an emotional farewell on Friday to Patrick An

Sanjay Suri: A Journey from Modeling to Film Production Amidst Challenges

Mumbai, April 6: Sanjay Suris story is one of struggle and determination, emerging from Kashmir to make a mark in the film industry. As he celebr

NESO warns of demographic threats to indigenous peoples

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 5: The North East Students Organisation (NESO) has raised concerns over the vulnerability of indigenous communiti

BJP is the Sole Option for Tribal Welfare: CM Manik Saha

Agartala, April 6: Tripuras Chief Minister Manik Saha emphasized on Sunday that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is the only viable option for en

EJH lad earns MBA from IIM Shillong

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 5: Mihsalan Truh, a 24-year-old from Lumshnong in East Jaintia Hills, has achieved a significant academic milesto

Telangana HC hears case on alleged negligence by Chaitanya Junior College

Despite a general holiday declared by the Telangana government on account of Boxing Day, the college conducted an early morning slip test, compel

Somy Ali Remembers Late Superstar Divya Bharti on Her 33rd Death Anniversary

Mumbai, April 6: Actress Somy Ali paid tribute to the late superstar Divya Bharti on her 33rd death anniversary, which falls on April 5. Reflecti

Qatar Airways Expands Flight Services to India

New Delhi, April 6: The Indian Embassy in Doha has issued an important advisory for the Indian community residing in Qatar. The embassy has urged

Secretariat Home Guards renamed as State Industrial Security Force

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 5: The Meghalaya government has approved the renaming of the Meghalaya Secretariat Home Guards (MSHG) as the Stat

Maharashtra Congress set to overhaul organisation in Sangathan Srujan Abhiyan

As part of the exercise, the party is finalising the list of 72 district presidents across the State, and in a departure from past practices, the

Shillong Jottings

Citys dearth of public parks Despite its Smart City tag, Shillong continues to face a basic but pressing urban gap: the absence of accessible pub

Strict Action Taken in Haridwar Three-Talaq Case, SSP Confirms UCC Provisions Will Be Applied

Haridwar, April 6: The police in Haridwar have taken serious action regarding a three-talaq case, registering a formal complaint. SSP Navneet Sin

HC lets married teen live with man of her choice

A 19-year-old married woman in Bhopal has been granted legal permission to live independently with a man of her choice. She testified to the Madh

Tensions Rise as Adhir Chowdhury Faces Protests in Baharampur During Bengal Elections

Kolkata, April 6: Tensions escalated once again during Congress candidate Adhir Chowdhurys election rally in Baharampur, Murshidabad district, We

Divyanka Tripathi Celebrates Baby Shower with Love from TV Celebrities

Mumbai, April 6: Popular television personality Divyanka Tripathi and her husband Vivek Dahiya are set to become parents after a decade. The coup

Haryana Man Arrested for Rape and Robbery in Mathura

Mathura, April 6: Police reported on Sunday that a 29-year-old man, accused of raping and robbing a woman from Haryana, has been arrested followi

Dhanushkodi Athithan, a Congress veteran, calls for making the party a peoples movement

DhanuskodiAthithan,a long-standing Congress leader and former Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sport,wants the party to do field wor