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Delhi weather update: Will it rain in Delhi, Noida, Gurugram today? Here's what IMD has predicted for the weekend

Delhi weather today: Delhi-NCR has been witnessing persistent rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds for the past few days. For the weekend, the IMD

'We don't use the Straight...': Trump speaks on Iran, Hormuz, NATO, executions, Israel and more

Cuba refuses to let US Embassy in Havana import diesel for its generators

Cuba has denied a request from the US Embassy in Havana to import diesel for its generators. This comes as the US administration continues its fu

Pentagon to adopt Palantir AI as core US military system, memo says

The US military is officially adopting Palantir's Maven artificial intelligence system. This move secures long-term use of the technology for wea

Brazil's Lula pitches Petrobras-Pemex partnership, signals plan to buy back refinery

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva proposed a partnership between Petrobras and Mexico's Pemex for oil exploration in the Gulf of Mexic

CJI bench: Criticism of apex court judgments no affront to judiciary

'Not same as charge', P 24

U.S. judge blocks restrictive Pentagon press access policy

The U.S. Government said policy necessary for national security; Judge says public should have access to information from different perspectives

Iran War News Live Updates: Israeli military says it is striking Hezbollah targets in Beirut

Middle East war: US allows temporary sale of Iranian oil to stabilise global markets, says US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent

America is temporarily allowing the sale of Iranian oil stuck at sea. This move aims to stabilize global energy markets amid rising tensions. The

US lends oil companies 45.2 mln barrels from reserve, first batch of Iran war

America is releasing oil from its Strategic Petroleum Reserve to manage rising prices. The government has lent over 45 million barrels to oil com

Happy Eid 2026 wishes: 100+ Eid Mubarak wishes, images, quotes, greetings, WhatsApp status for friends and family

Eid Chand Mubarak wishes: Eid ul-Fitr, also known as Meethi Eid, marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan and is one of the most significant fe

Nicholas Brendon cause of death: 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' actor passed away at 54. Check Nicholas Brendan TV series roles, rare facts

Nicholas Brendon played Xander Harris on Buffy from 1997 to 2003 and Kevin Lynch on Criminal Minds from 2007 to 2014.

Can cut 46k mangroves for Mumbai project: SC

Tells BMC To Abide By Audit Of Afforestation

LIVE: US Deploys Thousands More Troops to the War

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel will stop attacking the gas field that Iranians depend on for most of their electricity at Trump's

Israel-Iran war: Iraq declares force majeure on foreign-operated oilfields over Hormuz disruption, sources say

Iraq has declared force majeure on its oilfields. Military operations have disrupted navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. This has halted mos

When is Eid? Eid al-Fitr date, greetings messages, Muslims celebration in U.S., other parts of world

Eid al-Fitr means the feast, or festival, of breaking the fast. Eid al-Fitr is an Islamic holiday marking the end of Ramadan, the month when devo

Trump says considering 'winding down' Iran war but rules out ceasefire

America is contemplating reducing its military presence in the Middle East. Iran asserts it has inflicted a significant setback on adversaries. M

IPL 2026: Hardik Needs to Do What He Did at the T20 World Cup Harbhajan Singh

IPL 2026: Under the leadership of Hardik Pandya, Mumbai Indians will be aiming to end their five-year trophy drought

Eid under fire: When celebration meets the silence of grief

This year, Eid-ul-Fitr arrives not with the familiar echoes of laughter, but with a heavy silence that hangs over shattered homes and grieving he

U.K. approves U.S. use of British bases to strike Iran missile sites targeting ships

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said this week Britain would not be drawn into a war over Iran

India's air corridor shrinks as conflict in W Asia expands

India: Targeting commercial ships unacceptable

U.S.-Iran war impact: Major American carrier United Airlines to cut 5 per cent of planned

United Airlines is cancelling about three percentage points of capacity in off-peak periods during the second and third quarters.

U.S. issues 30-day sanctions waiver for sale of Iranian oil at sea

This was the third time the U.S. has temporarily waived sanctions in about two weeks

Eid vibes go missing on Dubais deserted streets amid war

Eid al-Fitr festivities in Dubai and across the UAE were subdued by intercepted Iranian missile and drone attacks early Friday. While residents l

US Sanctions On Global Network Financing Hezbollah

The United States has imposed sanctions on a global financial network linked to Hezbollah, which is designated by Washington as a foreign terrori

Pentagon to adopt Palantir AIas core U.S. military system, memo says

Palantir says its software does not make lethal decisions and humans remain responsible for selecting and approving targets

How Trump's stated reasons, goals and timeline for Iran war have shifted

Stated objectives and expected timeline have varied, including toppling Irans government, weakening Irans military, security and nuclear capabili

Ricardo Elevators enters J&K with Experience Centre in Jammu

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 20: Ricardo Elevators, from the House of LT Elevator Limited the countrys only elevator company listed on bot

Important bridge for bilateral ties: Beijing welcomes Doraiswamis appointment as Indias new envoy to China

BEIJING, Mar 20 : The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Friday welcomed the appointment of Vikram K Doraiswami as Indias Ambassador to China, describin

BJP Mahila Morcha holds key organizational meeting

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 20: In order to review programmes, aims to strengthen grassroots network across J&K, the Bharatiya Janata Part

Latham shines as New Zealand beat South Africa in 3rd T20 to lead series 2-1

AUCKLAND (NZ), Mar 20: Tom Latham carried his bat for 63 and put on 96 for the first wicket with Devon Conway to set up New Zealands eight-wicket

Make life easier for taxpayers, use technology to check evasion: FM to IT officers

NEW DELHI, Mar 20 : Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday asked income tax officers to make life easier for assesses and use technology t

NHPC commissions third unit of Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 20: NHPC Limited, a Navratna Public Sector Undertaking today declared the commercial operation of the third un

Bangladesh: History vs politics

Pushp Saraf pushapsaraf@yahoo.com In Bangladeshs dramatically altered political landscape, there is growing evidence of attempts to dilute the sp

Jury finds Elon Musk misled investors during Twitter purchase, absolves him of some fraud claims

The civil trial in San Francisco centered on a class-action lawsuit filed just before Mr. Musk took control of Twitter, which he later renamed X

Middle East conflict in eyes of Commonman

Dr Sudershan Kumar sudershan.sk12@gmail.com The modern global economy is deeply interconnected, and no region illustrates this reality dramatical

Panama Canal at top capacity as Iran war triggers more LNG vessel traffic, chief says

Demand was particularly strong for those loading at U.S. ports

HC quashes look-out circulars against founders of NDTV

Govt blocks 300 illegal betting & gambling sites

PM takes to Insta to amplify message to cut down on sugar

Jumat-ul-Vida observed across Kashmir

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Mar 20: Jumat-ul-Vida, last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan, was observed today across Kashmir with religio

LG, CM greet people on Eid-ul-Fitr

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 20: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha has extended his heartiest greetings to the people on the occasion of

Coordination underway to enable plan for naval escorts for stranded ships, including Indian-flagged ones: DG Shipping to govt

Jumat-ul-Vida observed with deep religious fervour across Jammu region

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 20: Jumat-ul Vida the last Friday of fasting month of Ramzan was observed with religious fervor, gaiety and de

EC transfers in poll-bound Bengal will not change result: Omar

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Mar 20: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said the efforts of the Election Commission to

Refusing household chores not cruelty: SC

'Husband Must Equally Share The Burden'

Police solve 3 theft cases in Baramulla

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Mar 20: Police in Baramulla have solved a theft case involving a mobile shop in Kunzar area and arrested the ac

Health employees announce 2-day strike over salary delay

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 20: The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of Health and Medical Education Employees today announced a two-day strik

Dilapidated NH stretch causes hardships to public

Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, Mar 20: The dilapidated condition of the National Highway stretch from BSF Gate to Panj Peer in Rajouri town has

SABLO urges SASB to continue with old procedure for Langar permission

Excelsior Correspondent LUDHIANA, Mar 20: Shri Amarnath Barfani Langars Organisation (SABLO), representing multiple Bhandara (Langar) service pro

Trump Says US Considering Winding Down Military Operations In Iran War

President Donald Trump said on Friday the US was getting very close to meeting its objectives as it considers winding down its military efforts i

Dogri Sanstha releases Inderjeet Kesars Dogri novel Badlde Rang

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 20: Dogri Sanstha Jammu organized an impressive and intellectually engaging book release function of the Dogri

Jury Finds Elon Musk Misled Investors During 2022 Twitter Purchase

A jury has found Elon Musk liable for misleading investors by deliberately driving down Twitter's stock price in the tumultuous months leading up

CS Kundra interacts with public during Nyoma tour, reviews key development issues

Excelsior correspondent LEH, March 20 : The Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, is on a three-day tour of the Nyoma

Tsetan Angchuk appointed as chairperson for LTTA

Excelsior Correspondent LEH, Mar 20: In a significant move to strengthen unity within Ladakhs tourism sector, key stakeholders on Friday decided

Saxena meets PM, discusses development, making Ladakh leading tourist destination

Meetings with other senior functionaries likely Also calls on Rajnath to review infra works Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Mar 20: Lieutenant Governor of

India women to play one-off Test, three ODIs in SA from Dec 9

JOHANNESBURG, Mar 20: The Indian womens team will play a one-off Test during its tour of South Africa later this year, which will also feature a

US deploys 3 more warships, 2500 addl Marines in Middle East

Iran threatens to target world tourism sites DUBAI, Mar 20: Iran threatened to target recreational and tourist sites worldwide and insisted it wa

Bhaderwah-Bani road restored; Sinthan Pass, Mughal road still blocked

Fresh snowfall in higher reaches Authorities issue avalanche warning Gopal Sharma /Fayaz Bukhari JAMMU/SRINAGAR, Mar 20: While the Border Roads O

GMC Anantnag faces severe faculty crunch

Over 50% Asst Prof, 91% Prof posts vacant Irfan Tramboo Srinagar, Mar 20: The Government Medical College (GMC) Anantnag is facing a severe shorta

Eid being celebrated across J&K today

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Mar 20: Eid-ul-Fitr is being celebrated across Jammu and Kashmir tomorrow with religious fervour and gaiety. As

Maldives boat accident: Gautam Singhania safe, search on for missing Indians

Gautam Singhania was rescued with minor injuries, while two Indian men remain missing as search operations continue.

Empowerment Through Street Plays: Celebrating the Nine Forms of Navadurga

Lucknow, March 21: During the vibrant occasion of Vasant Navratri, a series of street plays based on the nine forms of Navadurga were performed a

Indian Government Blocks 300 More Illegal Online Betting Websites

New Delhi, March 21: The Indian government has taken significant action against online betting and gambling by blocking an additional 300 illegal

US imposes sanctions on Hezbollah-linked global financial network

The action aims to disrupt the groups financing channels, block assets, and restrict transactions tied to its operations.

Anupam Kher Celebrates Deep Bond with Ashok Pandit and Family

New Delhi, March 21: Actor Anupam Kher frequently connects with his fans through heartfelt posts on social media. In his latest update, he reflec

India Maintains Stable Fuel Prices Amid Political Debate on Premium Petrol

New Delhi, March 21: The political discourse surrounding the rise in premium petrol prices has intensified in India. BJP leader Gaurav Vallabh cl

Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Manjeswaram set for another photo finish as key players line up

The UDF has fielded sitting MLA A.K.M. Ashraf of the Indian Union Muslim League, the NDA is fielding former BJP State president K. Surendran once

Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: RSPs battle for survival after a decade of legislative absence

Should the RSP fail to open its account again in the Assembly election, the resulting migration of cadre and leaders may well signal the end of t

Congress Criticizes Government Over Silence on Middle East Attacks and Rising Fuel Prices

New Delhi, March 21: Congress leader Pawan Khera launched a sharp attack on the central government on Friday regarding its alleged silence over t

Farooq Abdullah and Omar Abdullah Extend Eid-ul-Fitr Greetings, Wishing Peace and Prosperity

Srinagar, March 21: On the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference extended heartfelt wishes to the people of the regi

Father Arrested For Allegedly Poisoning Newborn Girl In Belagavi

According to Police Commissioner Bhushan Gulabrao Borase, the incident took place on March 17 at around 2 pm when the mother and the infant were

Rajasthan Rejects Punjabs Water Royalty Claim, Calls It Unconstitutional

Jaipur, March 21: The Rajasthan government has firmly rejected Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Manns demand for a water royalty of 1.44 lakh crore

IPL 2026: Sanju Samson Was the Face of Rajasthan Royals, Says Faf du Plessis

IPL 2026: Faf du Plessis is of the opinion that Rajasthan Royals have lost their 'face' with Sanju Samson's exit.

Shreyas Iyer Eyes IPL Trophy Amidst Challenges Ahead of Season 19

Chandigarh, March 21: The 19th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to kick off on March 28. Ahead of the tournament, Punjab Kings ca

Himachal Pradeshs growth in 2025-26 pegged at 8.3%, says economic survey

According to the survey, the per capita income of Himachal Pradesh is estimated at 283,626 in 202526, registering a 9.8% growth over the previous

Ramadoss Joins Hands With Sasikala

PMK founder S Ramadoss, who is heading a breakaway faction of the party after his son Anbumani Ramadoss walked away with the party's official cre

Fresh plea claims existence of Jain temple, gurukul at disputed Bhojshala-Kamal Maula mosque site

The court has granted two weeks time to the government authorities to file their objections after they raised questions at the maintainability of

Under fire over links with rape accused godman, Maharashtra womens panel chief quits

Party has asked her to resign on moral grounds, say NCP sources

Gujarat, Centre sign MoU under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0

As per the agreement, continuous water supply will be ensured in rural areas

Cricket Icons Reunite as International Masters League Returns for Season 2

Crickets greatest icons are set to return as the International Masters League returns for a second season.

Drunk Lorry Driver Fined 10,000

A team led by DSP K.V. Mahesh had ordered inspection of vehicles at the Kodikonda check-post along the highway.

PM Modis Social Media Appeal: A Call for Health and Wellness

New Delhi, March 21: Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently drew attention on social media with two compelling stories aimed at encouraging citize

Jharkhand to Establish Its First Medical University in Ranchi

Ranchi, March 21: The Jharkhand government has taken a significant step towards enhancing medical education in the state. A new medical universit

Unofficial Presidents rule imposed in West Bengal claims Mamata

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee claimed that the Centre was planning to take away peoples citizenship in the name of NRC (National Register of Cit

EC Lists 19 Ex-Judges To Head Tribunals To Hear SIR Deleted Voters' Pleas In WB

Most of these ex-judges have been assigned to chair the districtwise tribunals. According to the list published by the EC, Mr Sivagnanam will hea

No queues for LPG as Gujarat assures adequate supply, pushes digital booking

Residents from different districts reported smooth delivery services

India Aims for 50,000 Crore Defense Exports by 2030, Strengthening Production Capabilities: Sanjay Seth

New Delhi, March 21: India is set to achieve defense exports worth 50,000 crore by 2030. Additionally, the country aims for 3 lakh crore in domes

Israel Says It Killed Intelligence Head Of Iran's Basij Force

Israel said Friday it had eliminated the intelligence chief of Iran's Basij paramilitary force in a previous strike that also killed the force's