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Indian deputy chief of mission meets lawmakers; India-US ties discussed

WASHINGTON, Mar 26: Indias Deputy Chief of Mission in the US Namgya Khampa met Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth to discuss further strengthening colla

20th J&K UT Fencing Cship 2025-26 concludes

*District Jammu bags overall Cship in Mens, Womens sections Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 26: The 20th J&K UT Fencing Championship 20

Will be forced to shut petrol pumps if panicking, crowding continue: CM

No shortage of fuel, LPG, essential items Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 26: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today warned people to refrain from

Omar unveils Jammu Marathon Expo

*Our endeavour is to integrate wellness & sports events in our tourism packages: CM Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 26: Chief Minister

Union Minister Pradhan pushes decolonisation of language, holistic education at Mysuru conference

MYSURU (Karnataka), Mar 26: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Thursday said that a strong emphasis has been placed on the decolonisation of la

Andhra bus fire tragedy: 14 persons burnt to death, several injured, Prez, PM condole deaths

RAYAVARAM (Andhra Pradesh), Mar 26: At least 14 passengers, including a five-month-old infant were killed on Thursday after a private bus collide

India crush Pakistan 3-0 to enter semis of SAFF U20 Championship

MALE, Mar 26: Led by Omang Dodums brace, India delivered a strong performance to crush Pakistan 3-0 and advance to the semifinals of the SAFF U-2

Ram Navami celebrated with religious fervour; Shobha Yatra taken out

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 26: Ram Navami was celebrated today with great religious fervour, enthusiasm and traditional grandeur across J

Quote of the day by George McGovern: 'Im fed up to the ears with old men dreaming up wars for young men to die in.' Life lessons by American politician who was a Democratic candidate for US presidency in 1972

Quote of the day by George McGovern highlights war, leadership, and youth sacrifice. This quote of the day today explains the quote of the day me

Trump's name on every U.S. dollar? The US Treasury announces historic change for 250th anniversaryhere's what you need to know

The US Treasury Department will soon feature President Donald Trump's signature on all new American paper currency. This marks a significant depa

Trade deal not far-off, but there are still gaps: U.S. official

One of the gaps in India-U.S. discussions, as per the U.S. official, is around pulses, with India seeking to safeguard the market for this agricu

Balwant receives top honour in Amritsar

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 26: The legendary theatre director and playwright Balwant Thakur was honoured today at the 26th National Theat

Court frames charges against former MS Sarwal Hospital in medical shop scam

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 26: In an anti-corruption case linked to the allotment of a Fair Price Medical Shop at Government Hospital Sar

AIIMS Jammu performs 1st-ever bilateral breast interstitial brachytherapy

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 26: The Department of Radiation Oncology at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Jammu has successf

Sri Lankan scholar visits SMVDU, explores academic collaborations

Excelsior Correspondent KATRA, Mar 26: Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU) had the privilege of hosting Dr Medha de Alwis, a distinguished

West Asia crisis: Congress again attacks government's foreign policy

Congress criticized the Modi government's foreign policy, stating that he self-styled Vishwaguru's diplomacy has transformed a roken country in

Several join Apni Party

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Mar 26: Apni Party president Altaf Bukhari and several other senior leaders on Thursday extended a warm welcome

Bhushan, Agnihotri announce new film Operation Sindoor

MUMBAI, Mar 26: Bhushan Kumar and Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri today announced their new film Operation Sindoor, which, they said, draws inspiration fr

SMVDNSH Governing Body reviews hospital functioning, future plan

Excelsior Correspondent KATRA, Mar 26: The 71st meeting of the Governing Body (GB) of SMVD Narayana Superspeciality Hospital (SMVDNSH), Kakryal (

Dowry claims lives of thousands, do not give bail for such deaths mechanically: SC

The Supreme Court has cautioned high courts against granting bail in dowry death cases, deeming a Patna High Court order unsustainable. The bench

Iran-India fuel trade begins after strait open sesame. Traffic of 'friendly' India can pass, says Araghchi; first LPG cargo due this week

Indian refiners are resuming purchases of Iranian crude oil and LPG following the temporary lifting of US sanctions, aiming to offset supply disr

Gulf crisis: British Airways and SWISS add India flights

Foreign airlines are boosting India routes as Gulf carriers scale back operations. SWISS is adding a second daily flight to Delhi, while British

Poll inducement seizures cross 400 crore: EC

Poll inducements worth over Rs 400 crore have been seized across poll-bound states and UTs since February 26. This includes significant amounts o

President urged not to grant assent to transgender bill

Over 140 legal professionals and activists have urged President Murmu to reject the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 20

Quote of the Day by Kevin Durant: 'Hard work beats talent when talent...'Inspiring quotes by the versatile basketball player defined by his scoring prowess

NBA superstar Kevin Durant's powerful quote, 'Hard work beats talent when talent fails to work hard,' underscores a profound truth. Durant's own

Delhi leads state-wise donations to national parties, shows ADR analysis

Delhi leads national parties in donations for FY 2024-25, contributing Rs 2,639.4 crore. Maharashtra and Gujarat follow with significant contribu

Trump Delays Strait of Hormuz Deadline as Wall Street has Biggest Loss of War

The war has killed more than 1,900 people in Iran and nearly 1,100 in Lebanon, 22 Israelis and 13 U.S. military members, as well as a number of c

Telangana: Tension in Nirmal after doctor manhandled, protesters demand arrests

Hyderabad:Tension gripped Gandhi Circle in the Two Town police station area of Telanganas Nirmal on Thursday evening, March 26, after a doctor wa

Bank fraud: CBI files case against 2 ex-directors of Reliance Telecom

CBI has registered a bank fraud case against former Reliance Telecom directors Satish Seth and Gautam Doshi, along with public servants, followin

Oil Climbs, Stocks Slide as Iran War Uncertainty Reigns

Markets had been buoyed at the start of this week by Trump saying that strikes targeting Iran's energy infrastructure would be postponed, adding

India, China neighbours that can't be parted: Beijing envoy

China's envoy to India, Xu Feihong, asserted that India and China's progress stems from their people's efforts, not external aid, subtly counteri

BJP Accuses Congress and CPI-M of Vote Bank Politics Ahead of Kerala Elections

New Delhi, March 27: The political landscape in Kerala is heating up as BJP leader Anil Antony has accused the Congress and CPI-M of engaging in

Trump HALTS Iranian power plant strikes till April 6, claims 'talks going well' | Iran war

Sunil Chaurasia Claims Victory at Alpha Sports Academy Golf Championship 2026

Patna, March 27: Sunil Chaurasia made a remarkable comeback after a long injury layoff, winning the Alpha Sports Academy Golf Championship 2026,

Plogging: The New Global Trend Merging Fitness, Friendship, and Environmental Care

New Delhi, March 27: A new trend is rapidly gaining traction in the fitness world. This trend not only focuses on physical health but also aims t

NHB Launches Grih Sugam Portal for Defense and Government Personnel

New Delhi, March 27: The National Housing Bank (NHB), established by the Government of India to promote affordable housing finance, has launched

Indian Defense Ministry Unveils Security Framework for Indigenous Drones

New Delhi, March 27: The Indian Defense Ministry has taken a significant step towards enhancing the security of indigenous drones. As drones beco

Main Shooter Arrested in Punjab University Shooting Incident

Chandigarh, March 27: The main shooter involved in the recent shooting incident at Punjab University has been arrested. The Anti-Gangster Task Fo

Shubman Gill Focuses on Team Success Ahead of IPL 2026

Ahmedabad, March 27: Shubman Gill, captain of the Gujarat Titans, stated that he feels no pressure to prove himself in the upcoming Indian Premie

Tamil Nadus Nitish Kumar or assertive chief? Edappadi Palaniswami confronts a battle of perceptions

DMK claims AIADMK is subservient to the Modi government, framing the Assembly election as Tamil Nadu vs Delhi; BJP leaders avoid naming Mr. Palan

Who was Dash Crofts? Seals & Crofts star dies at 85here's about the gentle voice behind Summer Breeze

Dash Crofts, one half of the 1970s soft rock duo Seals & Crofts, has died at age 85. The band, known for hits like Summer Breeze and Diamond Girl

Danish Azad Ansari Criticizes Rahul Gandhis Commitment to National Development

Lucknow, March 27: Danish Azad Ansari, a minister in the Uttar Pradesh government, has sharply criticized Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposit

Explosion Destroys School in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

Islamabad, March 27: A bomb explosion in the village of Ghora, located in the Bannu district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, has resulted in the

An elderly person carries an LPG cylinder amid the West Asia crisis in Guwahati

An elderly person carries an LPG cylinder amid the West Asia crisis in Guwahati on Thursday. (UB)

DC Edit I Bengal SIR: EC Is PlayingAround With Right to Vote

The first phase of the election covers 152 Assembly constituencies. The gazette notification for this phase will be issued on March 30, 2026.

LPG buffer hits zero: Govt admits 20% cut in commercial supply

Our Bureau SHILLONG, March 26: Meghalayas fuel security is walking a tightrope as the state government admitted on Thursday that the surplus buff

Seeking the divine

Opp challenges KHADC to revive stalled 2018 electoral amendment

The 2018 amendment was designed to overhaul the entire Assam & Meghalaya (Constitution of District Councils) Rules framework By Our Reporter SHIL

'Putin is a war criminal?': Rep Keating vs Trump official gets HEATED over Russian Prez question

HC strikes down states move to slash liquor retail margins

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 26: The High Court of Meghalaya has quashed the state governments attempt to squeeze liquor retailers, ruling tha

Essential Hair Care Tips for the Summer Heat

New Delhi, March 27: The summer season has officially begun, bringing with it rising temperatures that are starting to take a toll. The scorching

State BJP wants GHADC elections conducted within two months

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 26: The State BJP on Thursday demanded that the state government cut short the six-month extension of the GHADC a

Small vehicles now transporting illegal coal; 34 arrested

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 26: In a shift in tactics, individuals involved in the illegal transportation of coal are increasingly using smal

Kunal Ghosh Claims Mamata Banerjee Will Retain Bengal Chief Ministership Despite BJPs Efforts

Kolkata, March 27: As the West Bengal Assembly elections approach, leaders from the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

Def Leppard brings high-octane act to Meghalaya

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 26: Shillong witnessed a landmark night for rock music as legendary British band Def Leppard took the stage for t

IPL 2026: Prithvi Shaw Sees a Crucial Career Opportunity

New Delhi, March 27: In the IPL 2026 auction, Delhi Capitals have once again brought Prithvi Shaw into their squad, offering him another chance t

The key to Indias multi-domain deterrence, capabilities

A robust defence-industrial base will shape Indias multi-domain deterrence and resilience, especially against China

HC Orders CBI To Seek Case-Specific Consent In Loan Fraud Case

The judge was dealing with a writ petition filed by UCO Bank. The case arose from loans aggregating to 56 crore sanctioned by the bank in 2008-20

Talks Going Well: Trump Extends Pause On Iran Power Plant Strikes

Iran War Live News: Trump Pauses Strikes On Energy Plants In Iran For 10 Days

HYC launches Save Khyndailad campaign for cultural safeguard

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 26: The Hynniewtrep Youth Council (HYC) on Thursday launched the Save Khyndailad, Save Our Identity campaign by d

Alabama issues urgent fire warning as wildfire risk surgesburn permits restricted- here's what you need to know

Alabama faces a heightened wildfire risk this weekend due to dry conditions and strong winds. The Forestry Commission has issued advisories and a

KSU moves CS over Vande Mataram circular, other issues

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 26: The Khasi Students Union (KSU) on Thursday met Chief Secretary Shakil P. Ahammed to seek intervention on five

Cong. BRS Lock Horns Over BC Reservation Issue

The MLA also questioned the failure to implement the BC Sub-Plan to ensure dedicated funds for these communities.

My remarks were not against any community, says CoMSO chairman

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 26: Confederation of Meghalaya Social Organisations (CoMSO) chairman Roy Kupar Synrem on Thursday reiterated that

Coaching centres told to register with Edn dept

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 26: Private coaching centres across Meghalaya will now have to mandatorily register with the Education department

Child Labor Completely Banned in Dangerous Industries in Madhya Pradesh

Bhopal, March 27: Child labor has been completely banned in dangerous industries across Madhya Pradesh. Strict actions, including financial penal

Olympic and world badminton champion Carolina Marn of Spain retires

Marn is the only woman from outside Asia to win the Olympic singles when she won gold at Rio de Janeiro in 2016

Crops On 10,000 Acres Hit By Hailstorm, Shabbir Assures Relief

Paddy cultivated over about 10,001 acres under the Pedda Mallareddy tank was affected, while mango, maize and vegetable crops also suffered losse

India Dominates Pakistan 3-0 in SAFF Under-20 Championship Opener

Mal, March 27: India secured a stunning 3-0 victory against Pakistan in their opening match of the 2026 SAFF Under-20 Championship. The standout

Bastar Nears Liberation from Left-Wing Extremism as Maoist Cadre Numbers Plummet

Raipur, March 27: In a significant development for Chhattisgarhs Bastar region, the number of armed Maoist cadres has dropped by over 5,500 in re

KTR alleges conspiracy in Hyderabad Metro Rail takeover, Telangana min denies

Hyderabad: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President KT Rama Rao (KTR) has alleged that the takeover of the Hyderabad Metro Rail Ltd (HMRL)

CID Holds Workshop On Gaming Laws To Curb Illegal Betting

The programme, led by CID director general of police Dr Ravi Shankar Ayyanar, focused on the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025,

Assam Elections Crucial for Assamese Identity, Says Sarbananda Sonowal

Guwahati, March 27: Central Minister Sarbananda Sonowal stated that the upcoming Assam Assembly elections are vital for the Assamese community. H

NHRC issues notice to Chhattisgarh government over death of 285 inmates in different jails of State in four years

State government in the Assembly cited suicide and chronic ailments as the reasons behind the inmates death

Harbhajan Singh Trains Young Off-Spin Bowlers at BCCI Center of Excellence

Bengaluru, March 27: Former Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh conducted a specialized training camp for emerging off-spin bowlers at the BCCI Ce

Bihar will remain indebted to Nitish Kumar for building a New Bihar: Nitin Nabin

Mr. Nabin, who is also going to Rajya Sabha along with Mr. Kumar announced that it might be his final official government engagement as an MLA

How, in 1971, BSF Foiled Kissinger Plot on BDesh

How an alert morning walker in Calcutta (now Kolkata) averted a Nicolas Maduro-type covert regime change and kidnapping attempt during the 1971 L

Tepid promises: On India and non-fossil capacity

India must enhance battery storage to fully use non-fossil capacity

LPG, Crude Tankers Headed To Vizag To Ease Supply Situation

An LPG tanker, BW Borch, carrying 24,000 metric tonnes, is expected to berth on Friday.

Gujarat Chief Minister Celebrates Ram Navami Festival in Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad, March 27: Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel participated in the Ram Navami festival held at Nehru Park in Ahmedabad on Thursday. He paid

DC EditI: Towards Greater Air Connectivity

The new policy offers subsidies for operating flights on non-profitable routes, airport development, airport maintenance and aircraft acquisition

Man Sentenced to 7 Yrs RI in Dowry Death

Police arrested five accused Kallepalli Srinivas, Chandrayya, Yadamma, Naresh and Neeraja all residents of Dusakal village, and filed a charges

Quote of the day by Guy de Maupassant: 'Every government has as much of a duty to avoid war as...' - lessons on leadership, responsibility and war avoidance strategy by French author of Boule de Suif and one of the fathers of modern short story

Quote of the day by Guy de Maupassant: His quote on leadership emphasizes the duty of governments to prevent war, likening it to a ship captain's

DC EditI In Bihar, When Netas Move, Babus Follow

Is this unusual? Somewhat. India has no shortage of capable former babus, but very few manage to stay in circulation at this level across roles a

Bihars youth now making their mark in technology field: IT Minister Shreyasi Singh

IIT Patna Incubation Centre signed two MOUs with AIIMS Patna & JHPIEGO. IT Minister addressed 10th Foundation Day celebration of IIT Patna Incuba

About 150 fall ill after eating wedding feast in M.P.; authorities deploy late-night measures

According to officials, more than 1,000 guests had attended a wedding ceremony

AP Farmers Lose Rs.3,138 Cr in Claims; Blame Government

The state share in subsidy and the farmers premium share are pending from the state government.

Woman Held With Explosives Stock in Warangal

A 38-year-old woman, Shivaratri Anitha, was taken into custody for alleged illegal possession and sale of explosive materials.

Maharasthra Woman Killed After Alleged Assault, Run Over By Husband In Afzalpur

The video of the incident, recorded by bystanders, has gone viral.

Canada Imposes New Sanctions on Iran Over Drone and Weapon Supply

New Delhi, March 27: Canadas Foreign Minister Anita Anand has announced new sanctions against Iran. These measures target individuals and compani