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The Transgender Persons Amendment Bill is a flawed fix

The Bill only deepens the conflation of gender identities and ignores core crises

Democracy, dissent and the national image debate

Democratic strength lies in engaging dissent without equating it to disloyalty to the nation

CM exhorts state to explore opportunities in film sector

Maiden Shillong Intl Film Festival has 18 curated films from NE, Bhutan and Vietnam By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 25: Chief Minister Conrad K S

We Do Not Intend To Negotiate: Iran Rules Out Talks With US

Iran state television Press TV cited an unidentified official as saying Tehran had esponded negatively to the plan and that the war would only e

Residents defy Assam polls, await re-transfer of Block-I

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 25: Peeved with the prolonged inaction over the Meghalaya-Assam border issue, residents in the disputed areas hav

RTI reveals over 2,100 trucks operated by non-locals in JH

Truck drivers association demands licence freeze From Our Correspondent JOWAI, March 25: The Meghalaya Commercial Truck Owners and Drivers Associ

Infosys to acquire U.S. firms Optimum Healthcare IT for $465 million, Stratus for $95 million

Aahar falls silent after 3,858 days of continued service

LPG crunch amid West Asia War hits Shillongs most vulnerable By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 25: For the first time in years, the hearth at Aahar

Cummins joins SRH training, but doesnt overtly exert himself

SRH is preparing for the IPL 2026 opener against defending champion Royal Challengers Bengaluru here on Saturday

ODI WC crown gave us confidence and self-belief to win titles anywhere in the world: Harmanpreet

Harmanpreet said it was a emotional moment for her to see a stand being dedicated to her at the Omaxe Stadium in Dwarka

Esterhuizen steers South Africa to T20 series win over New Zealand

New Zealand chose to bowl first and despite Benjamin Sears and Josh Clarkson dropping catches early on, South Africa were struggling at 76-2 in t

Clan alleges land encroachment in Tura; seeks halt to development

From Our Correspondent TURA, March 25: The Bolwarigisim Clan of Bolwarigre Aking has alleged illegal land encroachment and unauthorised developme

Guv helps over 23 organisations with financial aid of nearly Rs 1 cr

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 25: In a push to support community-driven initiatives, Governor CH Vijayashankar on Wednesday distributed financi

Ksou VC To Challenge State Governament Order To Freeze Varsity's Bank Accounts

The KSOU Vice-Chancellor attributed the action of the State Government to freeze its bank accounts a repercussion over conference hosted at its c

HBO Harry Potter series release date, where to watch, episode count: When will new show air? Here's trailer, first look, cast updates, Voldemort casting status, production timeline and expanded storylines

HBO Harry Potter series release date is set for Christmas 2026 with eight episodes based on the first book. The show expands storylines, reveals

Evidence-based bat protection in focus

State of Indias Bats 2024-25 report released By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 25: The Shillong-based North Eastern Regional Centre (NERC) of the Z

Agatha out of NPPs star campaigners list

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 25: Following a controversy over the inclusion of Meghalaya State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (MSCP

12 WJH villages declared TB-free

From Our Correspondent JOWAI, March 25: The District Tuberculosis Office, West Jaintia Hills, observed World Tuberculosis Day on Wednesday by dec

Impact Player rule to stay at least until 2027: IPL authorities to captains

Introduced in 2023, the Impact Player rule allows teams to make a substitution at any stage during the match

Juvenile Involved In Robbery/Snatching Cases Apprehended In Bengaluru

The police arrested the juvenile on March 23 after they received a complaint from a couple over their bag snatched by an unknown person on a two-

Retired Bank Employee Duped Of 55 Lakh In Cyber Fraud

The victim paid 23.50 lakh as processing charges

Disgusted With Abhishek, Guy Walks Around Doing Reels: India Opener Blasted

Though Abhishek Sharma slammed a fiery 21-ball 52 in the final of the T20 World Cup 2026, former India player Yograj Singh is not happy with the

London High Court rejects Nirav Modis reopen petition against extradition

The matter was strongly argued by the Crown Prosecution Service advocate, ably assisted by a dedicated CBI team, including investigating officers

Madhya Pradeshs Free Health Camp Recognized by India Book of Records, Says Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia

Shivpuri, March 26: Central Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia announced on Wednesday that a week-long free health camp held in Shivpuri district, Mad

TMC Files Complaint Against BJPs Shuvendu Adhikari Over Alleged Election Code Violation

Kolkata, March 26: The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has lodged a complaint with the Chief Election Officer against BJP candidate Shuvendu Adhikari an

Jury Finds Instagram And YouTube Liable In A Landmark Social Media Addiction Trial

The California jury's decision Wednesday in a first-of-its-kind lawsuit could influence the outcome of thousands of similar lawsuits accusing soc

Tension in Assam's Kokrajhar over beef claim; 7 held for vandalism

The incident occurred at No. 3 Nayasara village under the Salakati police outpost. According to the police, trouble started after locals alleged

NCB focuses on identifying top 10 drug syndicates in J&K

More than 4,300 drone sightings and close to 970 cases of incursions have been reported in the past five years along Indias international borders

BJP Leader Arjun Singh Advocates for Aggressive Tactics in Bengal Elections

Kolkata, March 26: The political atmosphere in West Bengal is heating up as the assembly elections approach. BJP leader Arjun Singh has drawn a p

Adm must evolve to be citizen-Centric: LG

Asks J&K industrialists to invest in new skills to enhance productivity Jammu Tawi, Mar 25:Describing administration as the backbone of any natio

Addl 300 MW power anticipated for J&K

Jammu Tawi, Mar 25:Jammu and Kashmir is likely to require additional 300 Megawatts (MWs) of power during the peak hours over the coming three yea

NorthPark Center evacuated: What sparked the major police response in North Dallas?

NorthPark Center was evacuated Wednesday afternoon due to a potential security issue, with multiple sources indicating a possible bomb threat pro

Rain, snow likely in J&K from March 26

Srinagar, Mar 25:The Meteorological Centre Srinagar on Wednesday predicted fresh spells of rain and snowfall across Jammu and Kashmir from March

India Kicks Off SAFF U-20 Championship Against Pakistan in High-Stakes Match

Mal, March 26: Indias U-20 mens football team is set to begin its SAFF U-20 Championship campaign with a thrilling match against Pakistan at the

Reservation Bill likely to be taken up in upcoming Assembly session

Srinagar, Mar 25:The much-hyped bill on reservation rationalization introduced by Dr Bashir Ahmad Shah Veeri is likely to be taken up in the fort

4,491 kg of narcotics seized in J&K in 2025

New Delhi, Mar 25:The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Wednesday said that 4,491 kilograms of narcotic substances were seized in Jammu and Kashm

Major Book Piracy Racket Busted in New Delhi; One Arrested

New Delhi, March 26: The Crime Branch of Delhi Polices Inter-State Cell (ISC) has successfully dismantled a significant book piracy racket, leadi

States told to reserve 20 pc jobs for Agniveers

HAMIRPUR (HP), Mar 25: Union Home Minister Amit Shah has written to all states to reserve 20 per cent jobs for Agniveers for their rehabilitation

Who will survive AI job cuts? Palantir CEO Alex Carp points to autistic, neurodivergent talent

Skills to survive AI-driven job market: AI is changing jobs. Palantir CEO Alex Karp believes people with vocational skills or those who are neuro

7,47,395 ration card deleted in J&K under clean-up drive

New Delhi, Mar 25:The Government of India (GoI) on Wednesday said that Jammu & Kashmir has witnessed large-scale deletion of ration cards since 2

Welfare and distress: On the run-up to the Kerala Assembly election 2026

The Opposition is trying to undermine the LDFs development pitch

UN Chief Accelerates Diplomacy to End Iran Conflict with Special Envoy Appointment

New Delhi, March 26: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has intensified diplomatic efforts to end the Iran conflict by appointing

Universal mobile coverage achieved in J&K, Ladakh

Most villages now connected with 4G, 5G New Delhi, Mar 25:The Centre on Wednesday informed the Lok Sabha that Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh have ach

ECBs Christine Lagardes alert: Prices may rise faster than in 2022 due to Iran war

European Central Bank chief Christine Lagarde warns businesses might raise prices quicker due to recent inflation experiences. She notes that mem

International Film Festival Delhi inaugurated by CM

Rising complaints against e-commerce platforms in J&K

Ladakh reports minimal cases New Delhi, Mar 25:The Centre on Wednesday said that complaints against e-commerce platforms have shown a rising tren

Security stepped up ahead of Ram Navami

SC raps police over lax probe into minors sexual assault

Bihar Mining Department Data Operator Arrested for Taking Bribe

Patna, March 26: In a significant anti-corruption operation, the Vigilance Investigation Bureau in Bihar arrested a data entry operator and his a

Ladakh to get Gamma Irradiation facilities

New Delhi, Mar 25:The Government of India (GoI) on Wednesday informed the Lok Sabha that the establishment of Gamma Irradiation facilities in Lad

CS for time-bound overhaul of JK Recruitment Rules

Jammu Tawi, Mar 25:Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo today chaired a high-level meeting to assess the current status and expedite the updation of Recru

More IPL teams may bat for stake sale

IPL franchise valuations have seen a sharp increase. This rise is prompting some team owners to consider selling stakes. New deals have set bench

Cabinet to meet today

Jammu Tawi, Mar 25:The J&K Cabinet is scheduled to meet on Thursday evening in Jammu to take up several matters. Sources said that a number of pr

Cuban sorrow: On U.S. actions on Cuba

The U.S. asphyxiation of Cuba demands global condemnation

Surat Railway Station to Transform into a Multi-Modal Transport Hub with 1,500 Crore Mega Project

Surat, March 26: The Surat Railway Station is set to undergo a significant transformation into a Multi-Modal Transportation Hub (MMTH). This init

Merck braces for Keytruda patent loss with $6.7 billion Terns bet

Merck is acquiring Terns Pharma for $6.7 billion to strengthen its cancer drug pipeline, aiming to reduce reliance on its blockbuster Keytruda ah

After Didi's Heat, EC Says 40% Axed Among 32 Lakh 'Adjudicated', Sorted In WB SIR

According to the office of the Chief Electoral Officer, West Bengal, around 32 lakh voters names have so far been sorted from the tally of 60.06

We are not Dalaal nation like Pak: Govt at all-party meet

No need for panic as India has enough stock with more crude oil & gas coming New Delhi, Mar 25: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has conveyed to US P

IMA Haryana flags 400 crore dues under Ayushman Bharat

Assembly gets second bomb threat in 2 days, turns out to be hoax

DRI steps up monitoring to curb illegal movement of goods

No Shortage of Fuel, Says Telangana

Bhatti directed oil companies, district collectors, superintendents of police and police commissioners within Greater Hyderabad to ensure the uni

London High Court Rejects Nirav Modis Plea for Rehearing on Extradition

New Delhi, March 26: The London High Court has dismissed Nirav Modis request to reopen proceedings against his extradition order issued by UK cou

India to back WTO reform, safeguard farm interests at 14th ministerial conference

India will champion food security and farmer welfare at the upcoming WTO conference in Cameroon. The nation will advocate for developing economie

Speaker Pulls Up Housing Minister, Asks Why His Advice Was Not Heeded

After the minister replied to the queries from the members, the Speaker once again nudged Srinivas Reddy on meeting with all MLAs, following whic

An energy transition driven by ethics

Short-term gains or geopolitical shocks should not dictate green energy shift

Assams Chief Minister Assures No Shortage of Fuel Amid Panic Buying

Guwahati, March 26: Assams Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated on Wednesday that there is no shortage of petrol, diesel, or LPG in the stat

Not at peace, yet: Iran rejects Trumps proposal to end war, floats own plan

Iran has rejected a US ceasefire proposal for the West Asia conflict, launching further attacks on Israel and Gulf nations. Tehran presented its

Hoteliers Seek CMs Intervention To Boost LPG Supply

The delegation said oil marketing companies were restricting LPG supplies to 1015 per cent, causing operational difficulties for hotels and resta

LPG shortage affects students preparing for govt. job exams in Patna

1.25 lakh fine imposed for unauthorised advertisement hoardings in Chennai

Over 1,000 Contract Doctors in Limbo in Telangana

A notice from Government Medical College, Karimnagar, said contractual services would end on March 31.

Spanish Prime Minister Criticizes Military Actions of the US and Israel

Madrid, March 26: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Snchez reiterated his opposition to the ongoing war spreading across the Middle East. He criticize

Tehran fires cruise missiles at USS Lincoln aircraft carrier

Iran claims to have fired cruise missiles at the USS Abraham Lincoln, warning of further attacks. Meanwhile, Israel reports striking a submarine

Quote of the Day by Bruce Willis: I believe in justice, and I believe in people being held responsible for their actions.

I believe in justice, and I believe in people being held responsible for their actions, Bruce Williss quote reflects a strong belief in fairness

Authorities Cornered As Homeless Occupy Government 2BHKs In Jammikunta

The occupants have declared that they are ready to face extreme consequences than vacate the premises, citing their seven-year wait for official

Congress Faces Setback as Candidates Nomination Rejected in Assam Elections

Guwahati, March 26: The Congress party has suffered a significant setback ahead of the Assam Assembly elections. The nomination of their candidat

Is Donald Trump prepared to 'unleash hell'? Here's what White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said about ongoing Iran tensions

The White House has issued a stern warning to Iran. President Trump is prepared to take severe action if Iran does not agree to a peace deal. Thi

Experts explain ritual, architecture, theology behind temple worship

Fuel Panic Grips Hyderabad, Queues Cause Traffic Snarls

Parents and school commuters were caught in jams as queues stretched up to 2 km in Habsiguda during morning hours.

Karnataka State Human Rights Commission inspects hostels, jail, bus stand in Raichur

Panic buying of fuel continues in Belagavi

Police Commissioner holds public grievance redress meet

UN Chief Warns of Escalating Middle East Conflict and Global Threat

New Delhi, March 26: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has issued a grave warning regarding the ongoing conflict in the Middle Ea

Centre To Build 100 New Airports

The scheme also proposes the construction of 200 modern helipads at a cost of 15 crore each

Tidings from Arvind Kejriwals comeback

The BJP will have to ensure that the triple engine sarkar works efficiently

Quote of the day by Oscar Wilde: 'Always forgive your enemies, nothing...' lessons on forgiveness, emotional strength and why letting go is your strongest move by The Canterville Ghost author and promoter of the philosophy 'art for art's sake'

Quote of the day by Oscar Wilde: Oscar Wilde's timeless quote on forgiveness offers a unique perspective. It suggests that forgiving enemies is n

Assembly Elections: Nomination Review Complete, Over 2000 Candidates in the Race

New Delhi, March 26: The Election Commission of India (ECI) announced on Wednesday that the nomination review process for the 2026 assembly elect

Trump will travel to Beijing for rescheduled China trip May 14-15, after delay due to Iran war

President Trump will visit Beijing on May 14-15 for a summit with Xi Jinping, a trip rescheduled from earlier this month. The delay was to allow

PDP MLAs bill proposing new divisions, districts in J&K faces flak from NC, BJP

PDP legislator Waheed Parra's bill proposing 16 new districts and two divisions in J&K has drawn sharp criticism. The ruling NC called it a sabot