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Elon Musk joined Trump-Modi phone call: Report

Washington: Billionaire Elon Musk joined the phone call between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump earlier this week, the

Iran-Israel war LIVE: Israel military says striking 'regime targets' in Tehran; One killed in Tel Aviv amid Iranian missile attack

An Iranian missile attack wounded several U.S. service members and damaged several planes at a base in Saudi Arabia

Centre will hike fuel prices after polls, claims Karnataka Dy CM Shivakumar

Bengaluru: Terming the Centres move on fuel prices as an election gimmick, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Friday alleged that

Anger on the banks of the Musi

With the Telangana government ready to implement the Musi Riverfront Development Project in Hyderabad, residents along the river are facing possi

Morning Digest: PM calls for Team India effort in meet with CMs over West Asia crisis; 5 India-bound LPG ships stay anchored near Hormuz Strait, and more

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Women building high-trust businesses; Antler Indias bet on startups

Healthcare, aviation, and consumer hardware are industries where trust is not a brand value but a baseline requirement. The margin for error is s

Saba Azad Hospitalized Due to Parasitic Infection; Hrithik Roshan Supports Her Through Worst 14 Days

She said the illness came out of nowhere, despite following a careful lifestyle and mostly eating home-cooked food.

Productive Call: White House on ModiTrump Phone Call

Earlier, The New York Times reported that Musk joined the call between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump

White House Praises Modi-Trump Talks on Iran Crisis

Washington, March 28: The White House has commended the conversation between U.S. President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Amid Iran war, Trump says hed love his legacy to be made as great peacemaker

The U.S. President reiterated his role in stopping the India-Pakistan conflict, referred to the Strait of Hormuz as the Strait of Trump and mocke

Trump and Modi had a call about the Iran war. Elon Musk joined them

Elon Musk joined a call between President Trump and Prime Minister Modi discussing the Middle East crisis and the Strait of Hormuz. This unusual

Bumrah Returns to Mumbai Indians Ahead of IPL 2026 Clash with KKR

Mumbai, March 28: The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 is set to kick off this Saturday, and fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has returned to Mumbai. H

Ex-Nepal PM KP Sharma Oli Arrested Over Last Year's Gen Z Protests

Ex-Nepal PM KP Sharma Oli, Ex-Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak Arrested Over Last Year's Protest A Day After Balen Shah Took Oath

Iran-linked hackers breach FBI director Kash Patel's personal email, publish photos and documents

Handala Hack Team claims breach of director's Gmail account; expert says Iranian hackers are hoping to embarrass U.S. officials as West Asia war

Rubio: Iran War to End in Weeks, No US Ground Troops Needed

Rubio discussed with G7 foreign ministers the possibility that Iran, even after the conflict ends, could try to impose shipping tolls through the

Quote of the Day by Winona Ryder: 'I don't believe I am influencing' Inspiring quotes by the 'Beetlejuice' and 'Stranger Things' star

Winona Ryder's I dont believe I am influencing anybody but myself quote highlights a personal philosophy prioritizing self-awareness over externa

More than 400 Hezbollah fighters killed in new war with Israel so far, sources say

Hezbollah has lost over 400 fighters since a new war with Israel began on March 2, according to sources familiar with the group's count. This mar

Beneath the Turning Sky: Museum of Art and Photographys exhibition provokes reflection on our world

In this photo essay, we feature highlights from the permanent exhibition at MAP in Bengaluru.

'Strait of Trump...': US Presidents joke goes viral as oil prices surge over Iran blockade

Hockey India awards: Hardik, Navneet win Player-of-the-Year awards

The Major Dhyan Chand Lifetime Achievement Award was bestowed on Zafar Iqbal, 69, who was part of the gold-winning Indian team at the 1980 Moscow

US appeals court voids $16.1 billion judgment against Argentina over YPF seizure

A U.S. appeals court overturned a $16.1 billion judgment against Argentina for seizing YPF, ruling breach of contract claims failed under Argenti

Tiger Woods arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after rollover crash, sheriff says

Tiger Woods was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after his vehicle, reportedly moving at high speed, clipped a truck and over

Trump refers to Strait of Hormuz as 'Strait of Trump', says there are 'no accidents' with him

US President Donald Trump referred to the Strait of Hormuz as the Strait of Trump, later asserting it was intentional. He claimed Iran is under p

AIFF Launches Bidding Process for Commercial Rights of Club Competitions

New Delhi, March 28: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has initiated the bidding process for the commercial rights associated with its own

NASAs Artemis II crew begins final countdown to first crewed Moon mission in over 50 years

The Artemis II crew has arrived in Florida for final preparations for NASA's first crewed lunar mission in over 50 years. This 10-day mission wil

Iran says it will 'facilitate and expedite' humanitarian aid through the Strait of Hormuz

Iran has agreed to facilitate humanitarian aid through the Strait of Hormuz following strikes on its nuclear facilities. This move comes as the U

Trump labels Iran a 'lunatic' nation; claims to have 'militarily decimated' Tehran

President Trump intensified his criticism of Iran, labeling it a lunatic nation that has been militarily decimated. He also expressed frustration

Pro-Iranian Group Claims Hack of FBI Director Kash Patels Account

Handala is a pro-Iranian, pro-Palestinian hacking group that earlier this month claimed credit for disrupting systems at Stryker , a Michigan-bas

US signals to allies no immediate plans for Iran invasion

The Trump administration has indicated to allies that it currently has no immediate plans for a ground invasion of Iran, even as it deploys thous

Trump says 'we don't have to be there for NATO'

Donald Trump stated the United States does not need to support NATO. He expressed disappointment that European allies did not provide material ai

Israel hits Iranian nuke facilities and Tehran strikes base in Saudi Arabia, wounding US troops

Israel carried out strikes on Irans nuclear facilities after warning it would escalate its campaign, while Iran retaliated by hitting a base in S

We Don't Have To Be There For NATO: Trump Slams Allies Over Iran War

Iran War: Trump said he was upset that European NATO countries had declined to provide material support to the US as it nears the fourth week of

Quote of the Day by Mother Teresa: 'I alone cannot change the world, but' Inspiring quotes by saint known for her lifelong devotion to serving the 'poorest of the poor'

Mother Teresa's profound quote, I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the water to create many ripples, highlights the i

UAE retailers tap alternative ways to fill food aisle

Dubai retailers are finding new ways to bring goods to the UAE. A truck is traveling from London to Dubai carrying snacks. This land route bypass

Defence capability bristling as Rs 2.4 lakh crore fresh deals get nod

The Defence Ministry has greenlit significant procurement deals exceeding 2.38 lakh crore, including unmanned strike aircraft and S-400 air defen

West Bengals CM Mamata Banerjee Urges Against LPG Exports Amid Supply Crisis

Kolkata, March 28: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee stated on Friday that Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) produced in the state should no

Government Takes Strong Action Against LPG Distributors Amid Supply Concerns

New Delhi, March 28: The government has intensified its efforts to ensure a smooth supply of gas, issuing over 350 show-cause notices to LPG dist

Sikkim Democratic Front Announces Boycott of Urban Local Body Elections Over Reservation Issues

Gangtok, March 28: The Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) has declared its intention to boycott the upcoming Urban Local Body (ULB) elections. The par

Clean Energy transition part of Indias larger national, geopolitical strategy: Dr Jitendra

Excelsior Correspondent 28NEW DELHI, Mar 27: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and MoS PMO,

Protests Erupt in Jaipur Over Rising LPG Prices and Shortages

Jaipur, March 28: The Congress party has targeted the central government over the ongoing LPG crisis in the country. In response to widespread sh

IPL 2026: From Ashwin to AB de Villiers, here's full commentators list

JioStar has unveiled its extensive commentary team for IPL 2026. Fans can expect a star-studded panel featuring former champions and seasoned exp

Haryana Issues 480,000 E-Challans for Overspeeding in 2025, Says CM Saini

Chandigarh, March 28: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced that in 2025, a total of 480,000 e-challans were issued for overspeeding

Govt brings SEM testing to strengthen Pashmina certification

Irfan Tramboo Srinagar, Mar 27: In a move to strengthen quality assurance and global credibility of Kashmirs famed Pashmina, the Directorate of H

Why Middle-East peace matters to entire world

Prof D Mukherjee mukhopadhyay.dinabandhu@gmail.com For over a hundred years, the Middle-East has remained one of the most strategically important

Attack on Electricity Department Team Raises Concerns in Bihar

Patna, March 28: A serious law and order issue has emerged in Bihars Gopalganj district. On Friday, a government team investigating electricity t

Jammu & Kashmirs Traffic Reality

Mohammad Hanief m.hanief@gmail.com Jammu and Kashmir today stands at a critical juncture in its development journey, where rising aspirations, ec

CBI Takes Major Action Against Cyber Fraud, Arrests Two and Conducts Raids at Six Locations

New Delhi, March 28: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has launched a significant operation against a large-scale SIM box-based cyber fra

Grand Ram Navami Processions Illuminate Jharkhand Amidst Rain

Ranchi, March 28: The celebration of Lord Rams birth festival, Ram Navami, brought a wave of devotion across Jharkhand on Friday. The states capi

EC seeks report on Mamatas provocative remark from CEO

With her statement seen as a provocation to TMC women workers and supporters to launch attacks at polling stations in rural areas, posing a risk

ED chargesheets Anil aide in RCom laundering case

RCom, Ambani, his close associates and some family members are under investigation in the purchase and sale of an apartment worth over Rs 70 cror

Maharashtras Tariff Reduction to Benefit Consumers Starting April 1

Mumbai, March 28: The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company (MSEDCL) has announced a reduction in average tariffs for consumers usin

Sheriff Nanos' past suspensions: What are they hiding amid Nancy Guthrie's disappearance?

Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos faces scrutiny over a history of eight suspensions, including allegations of perjury, as the investigation into N

Pilots of VIP charters can now refuse to fly in unsafe conditions

Noting that VVIPs use air travel frequently for electioneering and other purposes in (small) aircraft and choppers, DGCA said, Analysis of earlie

12L on Bengals 2nd supplementary list, but no clarity on who made the cut

As was the case when Election Commission released the first supplementary rolls close to midnight last Monday, there were more questions than CEO

US, Ukraine citizens who went to Mizoram posed no threat to India: Shah

This is the first time a govt functionary has clarified on record that the groups interest lay in Myanmar and India was merely a transit point. N

White House launches mobile app for realtime, no filter updates

WASHINGTON, Mar 27: The White House on Friday launched its own mobile app to provide livestreams and real-time updates straight from the source,

Defence ministry inks Rs 445cr deal for Tunguska missile systems with Russia, signs Rs 413cr P8I jet maintenance contract with Boeing

The contract for the procurement of Tunguska systems, valued at Rs 445 crore, for the Indian Army, was signed with JSC Rosoboronexport of Russia

India reaffirms strong support for Bangladeshs quest for 1971 justice

NEW DELHI, Mar 27: India on Friday reaffirmed its unwavering support for Bangladeshs quest for justice against the brutal military crackdown by P

IPL 2026: RCB look to regroup; CSK, KKR, MI hunt lost glory

BENGALURU, Mar 27: Besieged defending champions seeking to regroup after an unprecedented tragedy, decorated sides chasing lost glory, two stalwa

LG interacts with group of students from Army Goodwill School Saujiyan

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 27: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday interacted with the students from Army Goodwill School (AGS), Sa

RBI mulling e-cheques, widening regulatory ambit to include digital payment cos

MUMBAI, Mar 27: The Reserve Bank on Friday introduced the Payments Vision 2028 document, announcing various initiatives like introducing electron

DGCA issues new guidelines for aircraft operators flying VIPs, VVIPs

MUMBAI/ NEW DELHI, Mar 27: Aviation regulator DGCA on Friday issued guidelines for aircraft operators flying VIPs and VVIPs, including chief mini

CJI visits Ladakh to inaugurate key judicial infrastructure

Excelsior Correspondent Leh, Mar 27: Chief Justice of India, Justice Surya Kant, arrived here today on an official visit to the Union Territory o

Iran says nuclear facilities have been targeted after Israel says attacks will escalate and expand

DUBAI, Mar 27: Iran state media says its nuclear facilities were attacked Friday, just hours after Israel threatened to escalate and expand its c

NIELIT Announces Recruitment for Junior IT Assistant and Other Positions

Chandigarh, March 28: A golden opportunity has emerged for those aspiring to join the National Institute of Electronics and Information Technolog

Compound archers dominate with mixed team gold, clean sweep in mens individual

BANGKOK, Mar 27: Indian compound archers delivered a dominant performance, clinching the mixed team gold and womens team silver, while also sweep

Hardik, Navneet win Hockey India Player of the Year awards

NEW DELHI, Mar 27: Star midfielder Hardik Singh and striker Navneet Kaur on Friday won the Hockey India Player of the Year awards in the mens and

Farooq expresses concern over worsening situation in West Asia

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Mar 27: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah today said that disunity among n

Unemployment dips marginally to 3.1 pc in 2025: Govt survey

NEW DELHI, Mar 27: The overall unemployment rate for persons aged 15 years and above in the country declined marginally to 3.1 per cent in Januar

Week-long sports meet of Bar Association Jammu begins today

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 27: J&K High Court Bar Association, Jammu is set to organize its Annual Sports Meet2026 from March 28 t

LPG Ships Successfully Cross Hormuz Strait, Ensuring Energy Supply: MEA

New Delhi, March 28: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Friday that four LPG-laden ships have safely reached India after crossin

NDA Leaders Urge Nitish Kumar to Resign from One Position Due to Constitutional Mandate

Patna, March 28: A significant constitutional and political development is unfolding in Bihar following Nitish Kumars election to the Rajya Sabha

NPS Trust Job Alert: Apply by April 16 for High-Paying Positions

New Delhi, March 28: A remarkable opportunity has emerged for those aspiring to work at the National Pension System (NPS) Trust. The NPS Trust ha

District Governance Rankings

The release of the District Good Governance Index (DGGI) 5.0 marks more than an annual administrative exercise-it offers a granular audit of gove

Govt constitutes UT, District-Level panels for Gyan Bharatam Mission

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 27: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has constituted a Union Territory-level Standing Committee and District-l

DC Udhampur discusses formulation of NMBA Action Plan

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Mar 27: Deputy Commissioner Udhampur Minga Sherpa today chaired a meeting of officers from line departments to

2 injured in road accident

Excelsior Correspondent NOWSHERA, Mar 27: Two persons were injured in a road accident in Dandesar area of district Rajouri on Friday. Reports sai

GMC Anantnag suspends 3 employees for administering expired IV to patient

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Mar 27: Authorities at Government Medical College Anantnag today suspended three employees pending an inquiry i

Natrang honours Neeraj Kant with lifetime achievement award

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 27: Natrang Jammu today conferred the Lifetime Achievement Award in Theatre for the year 2026 upon eminent the

Congress Criticizes Central Government Over Fuel Taxes, Demands Relief

Bengaluru, March 28: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, and AICC General Secretary Randeep Singh Surje

Samooh Theatre celebrates World Theatre Day

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 27: Samooh Theatre commemorated World Theatre Day by staging a compelling adaptation of the renowned satirical

Pandemonium in Assembly over Iran war, NLU; House adjourned, Question Hour lost

Why no protests when Hindus were burnt in Bdesh, asks BJP BJP legislators clash with Cong MLA, Marshals intervene Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Mar 27: P

Speaker calls for robust legal framework to curb fake news

DyCM stresses self-regulation alongside Govt measures *Pathania demands strict law, 36-hour takedown rule Bivek Mathur JAMMU, Mar 27: Speaker of

AIIMS Announces Recruitment for Medical Officer Positions Without Written Exam

New Delhi, March 28: A significant opportunity has emerged for youth seeking government jobs. The All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIMS) has rel

Fresh Israel strikes on Iran amid diplomatic impasse

DUBAI, March 27: Israel launched a new wave of strikes on Iran on Friday, further escalating a conflict that has rapidly expanded across the Midd

Maharashtra Aims to Provide Affordable Healthcare Within 5-8 Kilometers for All Citizens

Mumbai, March 28: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced on Friday that the governments goal is to ensure affordable and quality

Pakistani airstrikes on Kabul war crime: Rights body

KABUL, March 27: Human Rights Watch (HRW), a US-based advocacy group, has strongly condemned Pakistani airstrikes on Kabuls Omid Addiction Treatm

Evidence insufficient: Spl Delhi court clears ex-MP Darda, son & others in coal scam case

The case stemmed from the allocation in Maharashtras Bandar and led to the first CBI chargesheet in the larger coal block controversy dating back

Supreme Court rebukes courts for naming rape survivors

A bench of Justices Sanjay Karol and N K Singh expressed concern that despite statutory safeguards and repeated directions from SC, such lapses p

Rapper-turned-politician Balen Shah takes over as Nepals youngest PM

KATHMANDU, March 27: Rapper-turned-politician Balendra Balen Shah has made history as Nepals youngest democratically elected prime minister at 35