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Over 1000 runners join Kanyathon 2026 run in Jammu

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 22: The Centre for Developmental Education (CDE), in collaboration with the Lalitaditya Sports Educatio

CCS reviews situation arising due to conflict in West Asia

NEW DELHI, Mar 22 : The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) on Sunday reviewed the situation arising out of the conflict in West Asia and a detai

LG pays tribute to great revolutionaries, towering personalities from Bihar

J&K Lok Bhavan celebrates Bihar Diwas Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 22: Jammu Kashmir Lok Bhavan today hosted a vibrant celebration of Bihar

Defending Indias Demographic Dividend for Viksit Bharat Vision @2047 A Mental Health Perspective

Prof. (Brigadier) (Retd.) Neeraj Soni pro@iimj.ac.in Indias demographic dividend-reflected in the fact that nearly 65 percent of its population i

Middle East War- Shockwaves across Global Economy

Prof. D. Mukherjee mukhopadhyay.dinabandhu@gmail.com The Middle East has long been a geopolitical crossroads where energy resources, global trade

BJPs strength rooted in ideology, dedication: Sat Sharma

Cadre based structure our strength: Manyal Excelsior Correspondent RAMGARH, Mar 22: J&K BJP president and Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha), Sat

Sunil Sharma reviews poll preparedness in Assam

Chairs key election strategy meetings Excelsior Correspondent KARIMGANJ (Assam), Mar 22: The Leader of Opposition in the Jammu & Kashmir Legislat

HP Guv Kavinder Gupta urges youth to take pride in mother tongue at Yuva Sansad

Excelsior Correspondent NAGPUR, Mar 22: Himachal Pradesh (HP) Governor Kavinder Gupta today stressed the importance of preserving linguistic iden

Sonam Wangchuk calls for unity, dialogue after release; eyes new eginning for Ladakh

After his release from detention under the NSA, Sonam Wangchuk called for unity, dialogue, and a constructive path forward for Ladakh. He express

Alia Bhatt honoured by Nat Geo for animal welfare; netizens call out her Gucci outfits, say 'unfollow Nat Geo'

Recently, Alia Bhatt was featured by National Geographic among 33 changemakers for her work in animal and environmental welfare, with Priyanka Ch

UAEIndia air travel resumes: 90 flights scheduled

The government is closely monitoring maritime operations amid the Middle East conflict. Over 547 Indian seafarers have been repatriated, and all

Legal and ethical framework must be based on human welfare: Meghwal

KURUKSHETRA, Mar 22: Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Sunday said the legal and ethical framework of the country must be rooted in human w

Bharat Innovates to carry Indian innovations to global stage: Dharmendra Pradhan

NEW DELHI, Mar 22 : Bharat Innovates 2026 aims to carry research and development-driven innovations from every corner of the country to the globa

CAFE 3.0 rollout: Penalty recovery for carmakers remains a grey area

Government seeks clarity on recovering hefty penalties from carmakers for missing fuel efficiency targets. With stricter norms ahead, the PMO is

Charioteer of Indias Amrit Kaal: UP CM as Modi becomes longest-serving head of govt

LUCKNOW, Mar 22 : Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister on Sunday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi for completing a record 8,931 days in public

Haryana playing pivotal role in translating Viksit Bharat 2047 into reality: CM Saini

GURUGRAM, Mar 22 : Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Sunday said that the state is playing a pivotal role in translating the national v

Punjab CM Mann attacks opposition Cong, SAD

FAZLIKA, Mar 22: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Sunday hit out at the opposition Congress and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), alleging that th

Wangchuk returns to Ladakh after NSA revocation, calls for relief to detainees

He was released recently by the Centre after nearly six months in detention under the National Security Act.

Massive landslide in Himachals Mandi; nine houses evacuated

SHIMLA, Mar 22: Directions were issued to evacuate nine houses in Ropdu village in Himachal Pradeshs Mandi district on Sunday following a massive

IAF staffer arrested for spying for Pakistani handlers, sharing sensitive information

JAIPUR, Mar 22 : A civilian employee posted at an Indian Air Force station in Assam has been arrested for allegedly spying and sharing sensitive

Kilometrage allowance hiked by 25% for train crew

Indian Railways has boosted Kilometrage Allowance and Allowance in lieu of Kilometrage by 25% for over two lakh running staff, effective January

BJP candidate booked over Hindu MLA remark in Kerala

THRISSUR (Kerala), Mar 22: Senior BJP leader and the party candidate in Guruvayur, B Gopalakrishnan was booked on Sunday for his alleged communal

Quote of the day by Jimmy Durante: 'Be nice to people on the way up, because you may meet them on the way down.' Life lessons by one of the most popular American comedian

Quote of the day by Jimmy Durante highlights the importance of treating people well in life. The message explains meaning, relevance, and life le

Maoist endgame nears, but no political fanfare in offing

The March 31 deadline for eliminating Left-wing extremism may pass without fanfare, having successfully created a psychological impetus for stake

PM sets record of 8931 days in public life, becomes longest serving head of Govt in India

Modi era has transformed India, say Ministers NEW DELHI, Mar 22:Top Union Ministers today complimented Prime Minister Narendra Modi for setting a

Announced nearly 2 yrs back, 46 new Industrial Estates yet to take shape

*25 estates await agencies, 19 crawl ahead sans deadline Mohinder Verma JAMMU, Mar 22: Nearly two years after the ambitious announcement, the pla

Pak ranks No. 1 on Global Terrorism Index

6 pc increase in terror-related fatalities ISLAMABAD, Mar 22:Pakistan has been ranked number one on the Global Terrorism Index for the first time

LeT terrorist shot dead by family in Pak

New Delhi, Mar 22: Bilal Arif Sarafi, a commander of the terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba, was stabbed and shot dead by his family members after t

Restrictive orders continue in southern Nepal district

KATHMNADU, Mar 22 : Restrictive orders were re-imposed on Sunday in southern Nepals Kapilvastu district that had witnessed a clash between two co

BJP to strongly demand separate NLU, Veterinary Sciences varsity for Jammu

Party to expose NC for negating poll promises Avtar Bhat JAMMU, Mar 22: BJP is all set to expose what it called the anti people stance of the Nat

Netanyahu visits site of Iranian missile attack, claims US-Israel fighting for entire world

JERUSALEM, Mar 22: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday said the recent missile attacks on Diego Garcia shows that Iran has the ca

UAPA misuse not a model for Viksit Bharat: SC judge

SC judge Ujjal Bhuyan emphasized that a developed India by 2047 requires greater tolerance for debate and dissent, without criminalizing them. He

PM Modi is India's longest serving head of govt

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has become the longest-serving head of government, surpassing the record previously held by Pawan Kumar Chamling. Th

Quote of the day by Hugh Jackman: 'Unless you're willing to fail miserably in the pursuit of your dreams, you'll never make it.' Timeless lessons by Australian performer known for playing Marvel character Wolverine

Quote of the day by Hugh Jackman highlights failure and persistence. This explainer covers quote of the day today, quote of the day meaning, quot

Energy crisis: Govt pushes for PNG connections, asks all ministries to assess demand

CCS recognises 'significant impact' of West Asia conflict

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's cabinet committee on security discussed measures to diversify import sources for key sectors like chemicals and ph

Petrol Stations Switch Over To 'Premium', As Normal Petrol Stocks Get Depleted

Station operators described the situation as unusual. Generally, we dont run out of stock. But the panic buying has pushed the stocks to hit rock

Opposition seeks arrestof AAP leader in Punjab

Congress, BJP, and SAD demand arrest of former AAP minister after warehousing corporation officials death

Light Rain Brings Brief Relief In Hyderabad

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast that the state, including Hyderabad, will experience dry weather over the next two days, parti

CMC Plans Rock Garden At Khajaguda Heritage Site

Members of Save The Rocks Society, including Sangeetha Varma, explained the heritage significance of the formations at the site.

36 Held For Prostitution During Raids On Lodges In Nellore

The raids were held in the Chinnabazaar police station limits. The inspections were done at Manasa, PSK, PVK and Sai lodges.

War: Sweet Orange Price Crashes In Anantapur

The Anantapur, Kadapa and Kurnool areas of Rayalaseema have huge production of sweet orange due to its suitable soils along with the irrigation f

Shortage Of Commercial LPG Hits MSMEs

AP has food processing, pharma, agri-based units and ceramics under MSME sector while Telangana has fabrication, plastics, packaging, automobile,

Double engine cute slogan, a serious federal question

Fairness, not political alignment, must guide Indias federal balance

Trumps Section 301 weapon, lessons from the past

The Section 301 proceedings demand action from India and other developing nations to revive multilateral rules

Radiology Advances Highlighted At NIMS Meet

Nims director Nagari Beerappa, who attended as chief guest, highlighted the growing importance of radiology in modern healthcare.

Digital exile: On digital censorship

The government could be creating a system of arbitrary censorship

Man Killed At Anantapur RTC Bus Stand

Three Town police said Adarsha Naidu, 25, of Madigubba village in Atmakur mandal, proceeding to Hyderabad reached the Anantapur bus stand along w

Man Dies, 3 Injured After Car Rams Into Lorry On ORR

The deceased was identified as Laxminarayana Rao, a real estate businessman from Warangal.

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Paris mayor election result: Meet Leftist Emmanuel Gregoire who is elected to run France capital

France Mayor election results: In Paris, which has been run by the left since 2001, the Socialist candidate, Emmanuel Gregoire, was ahead in the

India must use the AYUSH opportunity

For Ayurveda and other AYUSH systems to enter the global mainstream credibly, they must submit to rigorous, independent, and transparent scientif

Three arrested for illegal storage, sale of LPG cylinders

54-year-old woman held for killing two daughters in Malviya Nagar

Stormy start expected for Budget Session today as LoP issues boycott threat

Revoke suspension of four AAP legislators, will take to streets if voice of Oppn. is suppressed, says Atishi; ensure deliberations are of highest

Revanth Reddy is building his own band of loyalists

The Telangana CM intends to shape the partys future with young faces

Donald Trump shares video that mocks UK PM Keir Starmer, post goes viral. Watch here

Donald Trump has repeatedly railed against British Prime Minister Keir Starmer since the start of the war, accusing him of not doing enough to su

Father, Son Die In Balcony Collapse At Kundanbagh

According to the complainant, Naveen Dharmashala, 35, a resident of Sitarambagh and soninlaw of Devidas, the victims were standing on the balcony

IRS Tax refunds jump after Donald Trump's new legislation but taxpayers won't have much benefits. Details here

Tax refunds may witness an increase of USD748 that the Tax Foundation has estimated the average household will receive.

T.N. Assembly election: residents of Tiruttani constituency seek more support to improve their livelihood

Farmers, who recently set up a producer organisation and started growing millets, complain that they still do not have machinery needed to proces

First phase of multi-modal logistics park near Chennai to be ready next month

The park will have facilities such as warehouses, cold storage, rail connectivity, container stack yards, common utilities, Container Freight Sta

All-party autorickshaw union meeting held

CCS reviews situation arising due to West Asia conflict; energy, fuel security assessed

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a Cabinet Committee on Security meeting to review the West Asia conflict's impact on India. The committee as

Manipur CM Y Khemchand Singh says talks with Kuki-Zos first step to remove trust deficit

Manipur CM Y Khemchand Singh stated that talks with the Kuki-Zo Council are a crucial step to bridge the trust deficit between communities. The C

60.63 lakh in cash, liquor and narcotics seized in Chennai district

Karnataka to take delegation to Union government over Mahadayi basin projects

Defense Minister Rajnath Singh sets target for drone self-reliance by 2030

India is boosting its drone manufacturing capabilities. The defence ministry plans to reduce reliance on foreign drones and components. A 2030 ta

WD to bring rain, snow to J&K

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir is set to experience unsettled weather from tomorrow as a fresh Western Disturbance moves across the region, bringing

If America strikes us, we should attack Indian cities like Delhi and Mumbai: Ex-Pak envoy

Former Pakistani envoy Abdul Basit stated that striking Indian cities like New Delhi and Mumbai would be Islamabad's default move if Pakistan wer

Karnataka bypolls: Fear of rebellion looms large over Congress in Davangere

Though KPCC president and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar claimed in Bengaluru that candidates selection for the Assembly bypoll was based

Pakistan Accused of Attacks in Afghanistan Despite Ceasefire, Claims Taliban

Kabul, March 23: The Taliban has accused the Pakistani military of firing on civilians in Afghanistans Kunar and Paktika provinces, resulting in

IAF staffer arrested for spying, Sharing sensitive info

JAIPUR: A civilian employee posted at an Indian Air Force station in Assam has been arrested for allegedly spying and sharing sensitive informati

JU to drop Jinnah, Sir Syed, Iqbal chapters from syllabus

Jammu Tawi, Mar 22: A committee set up by the University of Jammu to review the syllabus of MA Political Science has recommended the removal of t

Italys justice referendum becomes a high stakes test for conservative Premier Giorgia Meloni

Recent polls show the race remains too close to call, with the No camp gaining late momentum in a polarized climate where turnout may prove decis

CPI Denies DMK Pressure Ahead of Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections

Coimbatore, March 23: R. Mutharasan, a leader of the Communist Party of India (CPI), firmly rejected claims on Sunday that his party has reduced

Enforcement agencies seize 181 crore in West Bengal ahead of polls

West Bengal has seen cumulative seizures worth Rs 181.31 crore, including cash, liquor, and narcotics, ahead of assembly polls. The Election Comm

Cameras, GPS, control rooms: How ECI plans to monitor West Bengal elections in real time

The Election Commission will deploy approximately 200,000 cameras for 100% webcasting of voting in West Bengal, with sensitive booths receiving t

West Asia turmoil: Hormuz crisis spurs action by oil importers

A narrow corridor linking the Gulf to global markets, Hormuz has been all but blocked since US and Israeli strikes began late last month. In norm

Counter-Terror Strategy | Specialised SOG units deployed in J&K Forests, 7 BSF Bn reinforce border grid

Srinagar: Nearly 350 personnel of the Special Operations Group (SOG) of Jammu and Kashmir Police, trained in jungle and mountain warfare in Andhr

Centre Downgrades RRR into Regular National Highway

The roads vertical curve is also modified, reducing visibility from 600 metres to 360 metres, raising the risk of accidents if vehicles go above

Wangchuk returns to Leh, calls for Dialogue on Ladakh issues

Leh, Mar 22: Leh-based climate activist Sonam Wangchuk who returned to the region after his release from detention has said he is ready to engage

Cancellation of Freedom Fighters Pension Upheld

Justice Nagesh Bheemapaka of the Telangana High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging the cancellation of a freedom fighter pension under t

3 Dead As Two Cars Collide On National Highway

According to Devarapalli sub-inspector Subrahmanyam, a car going from Kovvuru to Nallajerla hit a divider and went on to the other side of the hi

IAEA Chief Warns of Ongoing Threats from Irans Nuclear Program

Washington, March 23: The head of the United Nations nuclear monitoring agency has stated that despite significant military damage to Irans nucle

Veteran BJP leader Datta Meghe passes away at 89; great loss for Vidarbha, says Gadkari

Veteran BJP leader Datta Meghe passed away at 89. A four-time Lok Sabha MP and former state minister, Meghe joined the BJP in 2014. Union Ministe

8,931 days in office, PM Modi becomes Indias longest-serving head of Govt

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has achieved a historic milestone in Indian politics by becoming the longest-serving head of an elected g

DHS Shutdown Disrupts Air Travel in the U.S., Staffing Issues Expected to Worsen: Transportation Secretary

Washington, March 23: Air travel in the United States is facing increasing challenges as the partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Secur

RashtrakutaEra Hero Stone At Manchirevula In Neglect

The hero stone, carved in Alidhasana posture, depicts a warrior adorned with ornaments, holding a sword in his right hand and a shield in his lef

L&T executive sees stable operations in West Asia despite tensions

Larsen & Toubro's West Asia projects are mostly running as usual despite regional crises. Over ninety-five percent of sites are unaffected. The c

Bengaluru FC Triumphs Over Inter Kashi with 3-1 Victory in ISL Match

Kolkata, March 23: In a thrilling encounter in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26, Bengaluru FC secured a 3-1 victory against Inter Kashi, tha