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Pakistani man linked to Iran convicted in Trump assassination plot

New York: A Pakistani man with ties to Iran has been convicted in New York for plotting to assassinate US President Donald Trump and other Americ

Nepal election: Balendra Shah's RSP wins 18 seats, leads in 99

Rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shahs Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) is heading for a major victory in Nepals first general election since last

Deadly 2025 Uttarkashi Flood Wasn't Caused By Cloudburst, ISRO Reveals Cause

Dharali sits on the banks of the Bhagirathi River, just below where a smaller glacier-fed stream, the Khir Gad, rushes down from the Srikanta Gla

CBSE Class 10 Social Science Paper Today: Major Changes You Must Know

CBSE Board Exams 2026 LIVE: The Class 10 Social Science exam will be held from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM, while the Class 12 Yoga exam is scheduled fro

Airspaces Closed, Embassies Hit: How 1 Week Of Iran War Affected Middle East

The broadening Iran war has ricocheted across the region and beyond, with nearly every country in the Middle East sustaining damage from missile

Pakistani man with ties to Iran convicted for plotting to kill U.S. President Trump, other American leaders

Asif Raza Merchant, 48, was convicted by a federal jury in a Brooklyn court on Friday (March 6) of murder for hire and attempting to commit an ac

'Wiped out entirely...': Trump says Iran's army, navy, communications and leaders are 'gone'

TMC leader asks CEC for daily release of supplementary voter lists

Kolkata: Trinamool Congress general secretary and partys Lok Sabha MP Abhishek Banerjee, on late Friday, March 6, evening, shot a letter to Chief

Indians Have Been Good Actors: Trump Aide On Russian Oil Waiver

The US said it has given permission to India to buy Russian oil that is on ships already floating on waterways with a view to easing supplies aro

Rahul Gandhi Criticises Use of Films, Media for Political Propaganda

Gandhi said cinema and media were increasingly being weaponised to vilify communities and create social divisions

Sabalenka opens Indian Wells bid with dominant win

Sabalenka and men's world number two Jannik Sinner headlined the day's play as seeded players swung into action after enjoying first-round byes.

Indian Driver Working in Sharjah Wins Rs 10 Crore Lottery After 15 Years Of Buying Tickets

Sharjah-based pickup driver Vibeesh Palliyali wins Dh15 million Big Ticket jackpot after buying tickets monthly for 15 years.

Bank fraud case: ED attaches Rs 26.86 cr worth assets of Saubhagya Ispat India Pvt Ltd

Hyderabad: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday provisionally attached immovable properties worth Rs 26.86 crore belonging to Saubhagya Isp

Revanth Reddy to launch Netflix Studios office in Hyderabad on Mar 12

Hyderabad: Global streaming giant Netflix is set to establish a Netflix Studios office in Hyderabad, marking a major expansion of its presence in

Protesters march demanding justice for victims of violence in Manipur

Valte, who had sustained injuries in a mob attack during the early period of ethnic violence in 2023, died on February 20 in a private hospital i

LPG cylinder rates rise: 60 domestic, 115 commercial from March 7

The government assured citizens that energy supplies are stable, and there is no shortage of fuel

Without Nehru and Patel, India might have broken apart: Karan Singh

New Delhi: Veteran politician Karan Singh on Friday hailed Jawaharlal Nehru and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel for knowing what needed to be done and s

Pause before going along with get-rich-quick schemes

When he went to the spot, lured by the promise of additional money, the scamsters, who were posing as police officers, took his money and vanishe

Man accused of tricking hundreds of teens into sending him pornographic images brought to U.S.

A federal grand jury indicted Amin in 2022 on charges including child pornography, cyberstalking and wire fraud.

BlackRock fund limits withdrawals as redemptions rattle private credit

BlackRock has restricted withdrawals from a major debt fund. This action follows a surge in redemption requests. Investor worries are growing abo

Is Messi's Visit to Trump's White House a Shift in His Political Stance?

Despite being a global icon, Messi's political views remain largely ambiguous.

Trump Hails US Strikes, Says Irans Military Gone

Trump said that people are impressed with the US military and recalled earlier military operations in Venezuela, saying the United States is now

NZ Star Makes Stunning 'Population' Remark Ahead Of T20 World Cup Final

For a country of just over five million people, standing toe-to-toe with a cricketing superpower like India is an achievement in itself, New Zeal

US Pressures Sri Lanka Not To Repatriate Survivors Of Sunk Iran Ship: Report

The United States is pressing Sri Lanka's government not to repatriate the survivors from the Iranian warship it sank this week, as well as the c

American aggressors launch attacks from lands of our Arab friends to target children, innocent: Iran FM Araghchi

Iran's Foreign Minister condemned US strikes targeting children, vowing retaliation against American bases. The remarks follow a deadly strike on

Hardik's Heartwarming Moment With Son Agastya, Dhoni Breaks The Internet

After India beat England to qualify for the T20 World Cup final, MS Dhoni was seen waving at Hardik Pandya from the stands.

U.S. pressing Sri Lanka not to repatriate Iranian crew and survivors from sunken ship, memo says

A U.S. submarine sank the IRIS Dena warship in the Indian Ocean about 19 nautical miles off Sri Lankas southern port city of Galle on Wednesday,

Russia Allegedly Aided Iran with Intelligence for Attacks on US Forces

President Donald Trump has dismissed the possibility of negotiations with Iran, demanding its 'unconditional surrender' via social media.

India Change Hotels Ahead Of T20 World Cup Final. Report Makes 'Bad Luck' Claim

In Ahmedabad, the BCCI has changed India's team hotel ahead of the T20 World Cup final against New Zealand.

Israel-Iran war LIVE: Russia reportedly providing Iran with info to strike U.S. military; Israel continues to bomb Lebanon

Iran launched more retaliatory strikes against Israel and Gulf countries on the seventh day of the war

Iran's Ballistic Missiles Could Be Under 1,000, Drone Attacks Tapering: Ian Bremmer To NDTV

The crucial point about the war in Iran -- how long it will carry on -- is not something anyone wants to commit to, but Ian Bremmer, president of

US Says Operation Against Iran To Last 4 To 6 Weeks

As the conflict in West Asia further intensifies, the White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told media on Friday that the achievable objec

'I predicted whats happening right now...': Kamala Harris on current US climate amid Iran war

Trump Demands Iran's Unconditional Surrender, Rejects Talks Amid Conflict

Russian intelligence reportedly supports Iran, raising concerns about possible retaliatory strikes against U.S. military assets amid escalating t

Trump demands 'unconditional surrender' by Iran, shifting US objectives again

President Trump demanded unconditional surrender from Iran, aiming to install a new leadership and bring the nation back from destruction. This b

Qatar: Indian Embassy Activates Additional 24/7 Helpline Numbers

The Embassy also appreciated Indian community organisations, ICC (Indian Cultural Centre) and ICBF (Indian Community Benevolent Forum), which hav

US draws up strict new AI guidelines amid Anthropic clash: Report

The Trump administration is proposing strict rules for civilian AI contracts, requiring companies to permit any lawful use of their models. This

Qatar Civil Aviation Authority Announces Partial Reopening of Airspace

The decision comes after Iranian drone attacks prompted a temporary closure, with limited flights now available for evacuation and cargo operatio

'Equal work, equal pay' applies only within same institution: Madras high court

The Madras High Court ruled that the principle of equal pay for equal work applies only to employees within the same institution and under identi

Iran war poses test for US Justice Department after firings deplete national security ranks

America's ability to fight terrorism is weakened. Key units in the Justice Department and FBI have lost many experienced agents. This is due to f

Amber Glenn Declines White House Visit Following Olympic Gold Victory

At a GLAAD event in Los Angeles, Glenn emphasized individual choice in supporting political figures and noted that athletes can share their opini

PM Modi: Make our agriculture export-oriented

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged farmers to make Indian agriculture export-oriented by leveraging the country's diverse climate to boost produc

US Allows India to Accept Russian Oil Amid Global Supply Gap

With the crisis in the Gulf severely hampering shipping routes that pass through the Strait of Hormuz, the US allowed a 30-day waiver for India t

Middle East tensions: 13 flights bring stranded flyers from Gulf to Mumbai

Mumbai airport received 13 repatriation flights from Fujairah and Dubai on Friday, bringing home Indian travellers. Despite these arrivals, fligh

Qatar Announces Partial Redemption Of Airspace Amid Iran War

Qatar's Civil Aviation Authority announced on Friday the partial resumption of air navigation in the country via designated navigational continge

Indonesia's Communication Minister Reveals Social Media Ban for Minors

Communication Minister Meutya Hafid highlighted the need for parental support in navigating this new regulation, which aims to reclaim children's

LIVE: Only Iran's 'Unconditional Surrender' Can End War: Trump

The conflict has embroiled nations beyond the region, upended the world's energy and transport sectors, and brought chaos to usually peaceful are

Domestic LPG Cylinder Costlier By Rs 60, Commercial Up Rs 115 Amid West Asia Conflict

New Delhi, Mar 7: The prices of domestic LPG and commercial cylinders were hiked by a steep Rs 60 and Rs 114.5, respectively, amid rising energy

Pentagon official says AI debate over Trumps Golden Dome missile defence program led to dispute with Anthropic

A top Pentagon official stated Anthropic's AI restrictions on autonomous weapons and surveillance created a conflict with US military plans. Thes

In a 1st in India, Karnataka links liquor tax to alcohol content

Karnataka is introducing a new alcohol-in-beverage (AIB) based excise duty system from April, becoming the first state to directly link liquor ta

Pakistani man found guilty of plot to kill Trump backed by Iran

A Pakistani man, Asif Merchant, has been convicted of plotting with Iran's Revolutionary Guard to assassinate U.S. officials, including former Pr

Morning Digest: Domestic LPG cylinder price hiked by 60 amid West Asia conflict; RSP heads for clean sweep in Nepal polls, and more

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ED seizes Rs 441 crore assets in Andhra Pradesh liquor scam case

The Enforcement Directorate has attached properties worth Rs 441 crore in the Andhra Pradesh liquor scam. The probe, based on an AP CID FIR, unco

LIVE US-Israel attack on Iran Day 8: Broad-scale Israeli strikes hit Tehran

The USIsrael war on Iran entered its eighth day on Saturday, March 7, and continues to intensify, with huge overnight explosions reported across

Global conflicts show wars wont be short, need to build resilient defence industrial capacities: Navy chief

Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi emphasized the critical need for robust industrial preparedness in modern warfare, citing recent global

Domestic LPG Price Hiked By Rs 60, Commercial Cylinder Up Rs 115 From Today

The price of domestic LPG cylinders has been increased with effect from Saturday, March 7, with the cost of a 14.2-kg household cooking gas cylin

Goa cashew fest to create awareness about safe driving

Goa Cashew Fest 2026, from April 10-12 in Panaji, will highlight feni and cashew products while championing safe driving awareness. Organized by

'Red corridor' will be crushed by March 31, says Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced that left-wing extremism will be completely wiped out by March 31, ending the ambition of a ed corridor

Pak Man Found Guilty Of Plot To Kill Trump, US Officials

A Pakistani man with alleged ties to Iran was found guilty Friday of plotting to assassinate Donald Trump or other US officials in retaliation fo

Bowlers, Perry give Australia upper hand over India on Day 1 of D/N Test

*Jemimah Rodrigues slams fifty 07PERTH, Mar 6: Jemimah Rodrigues fought bravely with a fifty but other India batters failed to counter the swing

Bihar: Nitish Kumar firm on Rajya Sabha move, son Nishant to join JDU tomorrow

Nishant Kumar, son of Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, is set to join the JDU on March 8, marking his political debut. Nitish Kumar has affirmed his decisi

PM congratulates candidates who cleared civil services exam

NEW DELHI, Mar 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated all the candidates who successfully cleared the Civil Services Examination

Daikin launches Room AC Range and AI-Powered VRV Alpha Series

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 6: Daikin Air-conditioning today announced the launch of its highly anticipated 2026 product lineup, marking a

Dr Jitendra visits Lakshadweep Desalination Plant, emphasises role of ocean technology for water security

Excelsior Correspondent KAVARATTI, Mar 6: Union Minister for Earth Sciences and Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh visited the Low Tempera

A spotlight seeking Trump

Harsha Kakar kakarharsha@gmail.com On July 19th last year, as part of Operation Midnight Hammer, seven US B2 bombers dropped fourteen GBU-57 (Gui

CS reviews Mission YUVA progress

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 6: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo today chaired a meeting to review the district-wise performance of Mission YUVA

West Bengal: Didi begins sit-in, alleges EC 'plot' to delete voters' names

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee launched a sit-in protest, accusing the BJP and Election Commission of a conspiracy to disenfranchise voters by re

Literature, Culture, and Identity A Festival of Sahitya-Sanskriti at the University of Jammu

Prof. Shyam Narayan Lal Over the last few years, the University of Jammu has gradually assumed a deeper role-not merely as an academic institutio

CM inaugurates new Secretariat block to augment office infrastructure

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 6: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today inaugurated a newly constructed block at the Civil Secretariat, Jammu, a

CTF delegation calls on Controller Legal Metrology

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 6: A delegation of the Chamber of Traders Federation (CTF), led by its president, Neeraj Anand, who is also th

SKUAST-Jammu hosts TerraGeo Symposium 2026

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 6: A two-day symposium on geospatial approach to soil and land management, tiled TerraGeo Symposium 2026 was o

Karnataka says it will ban social media for children under 16

Karnataka plans to ban social media for children under 16, aligning with global efforts to curb digital exposure. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah ann

Before Dena, India let another Iran ship with 183 crew dock in Kochi

Days before the sinking of IRIS Dena, India granted permission for the Iranian ship IRIS Lavan to dock at Kochi port due to technical issues. Thi

Volleyball tourney commences

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 6: A Volleyball Tournament under the Civic Action Programme was organized by 137 Battalion, CRPF, Udham

PM Modi not informed about Iran operation during Israel visit: Saar

NEW DELHI, March 6: Dispelling speculation about Indias prior knowledge of the recent strikes on Iran, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said

Magic Years School celebrates 25th Annual Day

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 6: Magic Years School celebrated its 25th Annual Day with great enthusiasm and grandeur at Abhinav Theatre her

MIER College organised programme

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 6: The Alumni Committee of MIER College of Education organised a guest lecture on the topic Techniques of Coun

US waiver row: BJP flags UPA-era cuts in Iranian crude imports

The BJP highlighted a substantial decrease in India's crude oil imports from Iran during the UPA era, which secured the nation an exemption from

Switzerland made anticipatory science diplomacy priority in its foreign policy: Swiss official

NEW DELHI, Mar 6 : Science and technology have become a core currency in international affairs, influencing sovereignty and security on a global

Handball selection trials from Mar 10

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 6: The J&K Handball Association will conduct selection trials for the Senior National Women Handball Te

Strategic autonomy at risk: Congress on Russia oil waiver

Congress has accused Prime Minister Modi of being lackmailed by the US, citing American permission for Indian refiners to buy Russian oil. Party

Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter jet crash raises safety concerns; IAF reviews operational aspects

NAGPUR, Mar 6 : The recent crash of a Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter jet, considered the backbone of the Indian Air Force (IAF), has once again drawn at

Expanding Transplant Facilities

The gradual strengthening of organ transplant infrastructure in Jammu and Kashmir marks an important shift in the regions public health landscape

Many years after creation, JMRDA, SMRDA still without Regional Development Plans

Just 14 posts filled out of total 142 till date Huge gap between budget allocation & fund utilization Mohinder Verma JAMMU, Mar 6: Several years

India to spend Rs 1500 cr on Venus Mission: ISRO

Govt to involve pvt players in space research Working on 230 projects across world Gopal Sharma AHMEDABAD, Mar 6: India is going to spend funds t

Govt directs BARC to stop reporting on TRPs

NEW DELHI, Mar 6: The Government on Friday directed television rating agency BARC to immediately withhold reporting the Television Rating Points

Indian-origin surgeon leads UKs first long-distance robotic surgeries

LONDON, Mar 6 : A London-based Indian-origin surgeon has created medical history by successfully completing the UKs first remote robotic surgerie

Industrialisation of Indian food will open up window of opportunities for food startups: Tourism Minister

NEW DELHI, Mar 6 : Referring to the lifestyle changes happening in the Indian society where cooking at home becoming lesser and lesser, union Cul

No restrictions today; high speed internet, pre-paid calling restored

DGP visits old city, reviews security situation Fayaz Bukhari Srinagar, Mar 6: After five days of restrictions in parts of Kashmir to prevent pro

Both pilots killed as SU-30 MKI fighter jet crashes

NEW DELHI, Mar 6: Two pilots of the Indian Air Force (IAF) were killed in a crash of a Su-30 MKI fighter jet in Assams Karbi Anglong district. Th