Latest Updates

IDF Claims Major Strike on Hezbollah Targets

Jerusalem, May 3: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported on Saturday that it has launched attacks on approximately 120 Hezbollah positions. Acc

Kantara actor Rishab Shetty meets Amit Shah in Delhi

NEW DELHI, May 2: Actor-director Rishab Shetty, known for his hit venture Kantara, called on Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday. In a post

Clinical CSK outclass MI by 8 wickets to boost playoff prospects

CHENNAI, May 2: Chennai Super Kings produced a thoroughly professional display to outclass Mumbai Indians by eight wickets in a critical Indian P

Union Minister Kurian reviews welfare schemes, trout farming potential in Kargil

Excelsior Correspondent KARGIL, May 2: Union Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying George Kurian today interacted with m

Rajasthan Royals' $1.63 billion buyout delayed on funding, legal hurdles

The proposed $1.63 billion buyout of IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals has been delayed due to funding challenges, regulatory concerns and complexit

Fighter jet production flies to Andhra Pradesh facility; Puttaparthi project likely to get Rs 1 lakh cr investments

Indias fifth-generation stealth fighter jets under the AMCA programme will be manufactured in Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh, with the state cabinet

Delegation of MSME Forum, GOC 15 Corps, others call on LG

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 2: A delegation of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Development Forum led by its Founder Chairman

EPFO officers training prog concludes at GNLU

Excelsior Correspondent GANDHINAGAR, May 2: The 7th batch of the National Law University phase of the induction training programme for direct rec

BTSM holds national executive meeting, Vichar Goshti at Jammu

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 2: Bharat Tibet Sahyog Manch (BTSM) organized its national executive meeting and Vichar Goshti at the Galaxy C

DyCM calls for speedy completion of new Assembly Complex

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 2: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary today conducted inspections of new Assembly Complex and other imp

Take achievements of Modi Govt to every household: Sat to party workers

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 2: Maintaining that under the leadership of Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, the BJP has transformed political c

12.38 lakh tonnes paddy purchased from 1.54 lakh ryots so far, 1,129 crore paid

According to Commissioner of Civil Supplies M. Stephen Ravindra, the department is operating at full capacity across the State to handle the infl

Great Nicobar project key for Indias economic growth and military footprint, its opposition will benefit China: Defence veterans

Defence veterans, including former IAF chief R K S Bhadauria, strongly back the Greater Nicobar project, deeming it vital for India's national se

Chouhan reviews wheat procurement in Vidisha; assures strict action against lapses

BHOPAL, May 2: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday reviewed wheat procurement in his Vidisha Lok Sabha constituency in M

Rajya Sabha MP Sandeep Pathak booked in Punjab, BJP accuses Kejriwal of political vendetta

03NEW DELHI, May 2: The Punjab Police has booked Rajya Sabha MP Sandeep Pathak, who recently quit the AAP to join the BJP with six of his colleag

Lyricist Prasoon Joshi takes charge as Prasar Bharati Chairman

NEW DELHI, May 2: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has appointed noted lyricist, writer and communications expert Prasoon Joshi as Ch

Awakening to Awareness

Lt Gen Narendra Kotwal (R), Dr Sumedha Kotwal narendrakotwal@gmail.com The deepest inquiry of human existence has never truly been about what we

MP boat tragedy: Death toll rises to 11; two tourists missing

JABALPUR, May 2: The bodies of two boys were recovered on Saturday evening from the Bargi Dam in Jabalpur district of Madhya Pradesh, raising the

Delhi should be tourist destination, not just transit point: CM Rekha Gupta

NEW DELHI, May 2: Delhi should be seen as a tourist destination rather than a transit hub, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Saturday. While att

Allahabad HC dismisses plea for offering namaz on piece of village land in Sambhal

PRAYAGRAJ (UP), May 2: The Allahabad High Court has dismissed a petition seeking a direction to authorities to provide security and permission to

Bihar set for cabinet expansion as Samrat Choudhary heads to Delhi

PATNA, May 2: With the completion of the West Bengal elections, focus has now shifted to a possible cabinet expansion in Bihar, where the first B

Delhi court denies bail to Al Falah University group chairman in money laundering case

NEW DELHI, May 2 : A Delhi court on Saturday rejected the regular bail application filed by the Al Falah University group chairman Jawad Ahmed Si

HC allows JSD to withdraw benefits of SRO 59

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, May 2: The High Court has allowed the plea of the Government seeking withdrawal of benefits of SRO 59 and grant

Jammu Cadet to Sword of Honour

Maj Gen Ranjan Mahajan (Retd) At 60, retired Brigadier Birender Singh, son of the soil, stands as a living testament to unbreakable discipline an

Terror associate arrested in Pulwama

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, May 2: Police today arrested a terrorist associate and recovered arms and explosives during a joint operation i

Raising Children in Digital Age

Prof Mudita Raj ashokogra@gmail.com Step into any Indian home today and a quiet transformation is hard to miss. A child sits curled up on a sofa,

87 pc turnout in Bengal repoll

KOLKATA, May 2: Repolling in 15 booths of two assembly constituencies in West Bengals South 24 Parganas district concluded at 6 pm today, with ar

One more held in Patiala rail track blast

CHANDIGARH, May 2: Punjab Police on Saturday said it has arrested one more person in connection with the freight corridor railway track blast in

PM hails Buddha relics exposition in Leh

NEW DELHI, May 2: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today welcomed the inauguration of the Sacred exposition of the Holy Relics of the Tathagata in Le

Shaurya International School holds function

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 2: Shaurya International School organized a function today in its premises. Dr Arun Manhas, Director Industrie

JKCA officials, players selected for BCCI Centre of Excellence camps

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, May 2: Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) has achieved another significant milestone with the sel

Railways roll out 100th Vande Bharat train

Indian Railways has rolled out its 100th Vande Bharat train from the Modern Coach Factory in Raebareli. This milestone marks significant progress

Sudesh Kumar, hero of Saranga and producer of Uljhan, passes away

Veteran actor and producer Sudesh Kumar, known for his roles in 'Saranga' and 'Chhoti Bahen', passed away at 95 in Mumbai. Kumar, who also produc

Investment in Sports Infrastructure Crucial for Meghalayas Future: CM Sangma

Shillong, May 3: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma stated on Saturday that investing in youth and sports infrastructure is the biggest in

Court denies bail to woman accused in TCS Nashik case

The accused is now likely to appeal against the decision in the Bombay High Court. Four others arrested in the case have been remanded to police

Rahul Gandhi cites Gujarat BJP chiefs indecent remarks against Geniben Thakor

Mr. Gandhi says the controversy exposes the BJPs anti-women and Manuwadi mindset and questions the partys commitment to empowering women

India go down 0-3 to France in the Thomas Cup semifinals, settle for bronze

The absence of Lakshya Sen proved costly as HS Prannoy joined Ayush Shetty and Kidambi Srikanth in defeat, losing 19-21, 16-21 to world No. 17 To

Uttarakhand Government Takes Strong Action Against Land Fraud

Dehradun, May 3: The Uttarakhand government has initiated strict measures against land fraud cases. Vinay Shankar Pandey, the Commissioner of Gar

Delhi court rejects bail plea of Al Falah University chairman in money laundering case

The ED opposed the bail, citing the gravity of allegations and the ongoing probe

Two FIRs against defector MP Sandeep Pathak? Punjab cops wont say

Two FIRs, reportedly under non-bailable charges, have been filed against Rajya Sabha MP Sandeep Pathak in Punjab, shortly after he switched from

Heavy Rainfall in Tripura Affects 33,000 Farmers; Estimated Loss of 59 Crore

Agartala, May 3: Continuous heavy rainfall over three days in Tripura has caused significant damage to agriculture and horticulture. More than 33

Kuldeep Kumar Sets New National Record in Pole Vault at Indoor Open Combined Events

Bhubaneswar, May 3: Kuldeep Kumar made headlines on Saturday by setting a new national record in the mens pole vault during the inaugural Indian

Election Commission releases final data: 4.88 crore people voted in Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu witnessed a record 85.1% voter turnout in the recent assembly elections, with 4.88 crore citizens casting their ballots. Women voters

Zoram Aniya and R. Balasubramaniam Appointed as Full-Time Members of NITI Aayog

New Delhi, May 3: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the appointment of Dr. Zoram Aniya as a full-time member of NITI Aayog, according to

West Bengal elections: Ahead of counting, TMC & BJP spar over EVM security

Ahead of Bengal's vote counting, Trinamool and BJP traded accusations over EVM strongroom security. TMC alleged CCTV blackouts in North 24 Pargan

Tragic Accident in Dhanbad Coal Washery Claims Lives of Four Workers

Dhanbad, May 3: A devastating accident occurred at the Munidih coal washery in Dhanbad, Jharkhand, operated by Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL).

South Korea and Iran Discuss Safe Passage in Hormuz Strait

Seoul, May 3: South Koreas Foreign Minister, Choi Hyun, spoke with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, on Saturday, urging for the resumptio

PM Modi Congratulates New Full-Time Members of NITI Aayog, Expects Contributions to Development

New Delhi, May 3: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated the newly appointed full-time members of NITI Aayog. In a post on the social med

PM Modis Visit Highlights Vedic Clock as Global Attraction

Varanasi, May 3: Prime Minister Narendra Modis recent visit to Kashi Vishwanath Dham in Varanasi has brought the Vikramaditya Vedic Clock into th

High Voter Turnout of 90.61% Recorded in West Bengals Re-Elections

Kolkata, May 3: Re-elections at 15 polling booths across two assembly seats in South 24 Parganas, West Bengal, concluded peacefully on Saturday,

Quote of the Day by Abraham Lincoln: 'When you have got an elephant by the hind leg'Inspiring quotes by the 16th president of the United States who played a major role in the abolition of slavery

Abraham Lincoln's wisdom on knowing when to let go is highlighted through his quote about an elephant. The article explores his life, from humble

Education as the Key to Tribal Empowerment: Mohan Bhagwat

Mumbai, May 3: Mohan Bhagwat, the Chief of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, emphasized education as the most powerful tool for social and economi

TCS Case in Nashik: Police Custody of Accused Extended Until May 5

Mumbai, May 3: In the high-profile TCS case registered at the Mumbai Naka police station, the accused were presented in court on Saturday. Follow

U.S. Takes Firm Stance on Alleged Chinese Atrocities in Tibet with New Bill

Washington, May 3: U.S. Senators Rick Scott and Jeff Merkley have recently introduced the Tibet Atrocities Determination Act. This legislation ma

Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections: Counting to Take Place at 62 Centers with Over 10,500 Staff Deployed

Chennai, May 3: The counting for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections will take place on May 4 across the state. Votes from all 75,064 polling stati

Global Outcry Over Bangladesh Bar Association Election Nomination Rejections Linked to Awami League

Brussels, May 3: The Bangladesh Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) has rejected the nominations of 42 out of 90 lawyers for the upcoming electi

Bargi dam tragedy: MP tourism launched cruise despite high-wind forecast

Tragedy struck at Bargi Dam as a cruise, reportedly launched despite severe wind warnings, claimed 11 lives, including children. Officials reveal

Mamata Banerjee Urges TMC Agents to Demand Recount in Close Contests

Kolkata, May 3: West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Mamata Banerjee has instructed party counting agents to immediatel

Why did the UAE quit OPEC and OPEC+?

What explains the years of simmering competition between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi? How will the UAEs decision impact oil prices? How has its decision

NCW Takes Action on Horrific Minor Rape and Murder Case in Pune

New Delhi, May 3: The National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken suo motu cognizance of a horrific incident involving the rape and murder of a

Rishab Shetty Meets Amit Shah: A Memorable Encounter Highlighting Culture and Cinema

New Delhi, May 3: Rishab Shetty, the acclaimed actor-director known for the film Kantara, met with Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday. She

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Kentucky Derby horse racing odds rumors

Rumors swirled that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce held a stake in Kentucky Derby contender 'The Puma,' reportedly influencing betting lines. Howe

Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar Welcomed at Zurich Airport During Caribbean Tour

New Delhi, May 3: Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar arrived at Zurich Airport during his Caribbean tour, where he received a warm welcome fro

All five Indian quartets fail to make it to final round in World Athletics Relays

They will still compete on the second day of the event on Sunday in an additional round for four slots for the 2027 World Athletics Championships

West Bengal polls: Election Commission scraps Falta election, orders repolling on May 21

Bengal's electoral landscape has shifted as the Election Commission cancelled polling in Falta constituency due to widespread EVM tampering. A re

BFI tweaks assessment framework for selection

The BFI has switched from round robin to knockout format in sparring bouts, to select boxers for important events.

Telangana Readies 23 Flights for Haj Pilgrims

A total of 23 flights have been arranged, the last scheduled for May 21

Nampallys openair furniture market draws bargain hunters

A century-old stretch in Hyderabad where furniture fills the streets, prices stay near wholesale, and bargaining shapes every purchase.

Protests Erupt Outside U.S. Embassy in Seoul Over Alleged Interference in South Korean Affairs

Seoul, May 3: A progressive civic group staged a protest outside the U.S. Embassy in Seoul on Saturday, accusing the United States of interfering

Kishan Reddy Credits Modi for Globalising Yoga

He took part in the 50day countdown for the 12th IDY at Kanha Shanti Vanam in Ranga Reddy district, an event organised by the Morarji Desai Natio

Over 1 Lakh-salaried Govt Staffer Turns Chain Snatcher Held in Kadiri

Kadiri DSP J. Shivanarayana Swamy told the media that Ramesh Naik, 42, of Maruthinagar in Kadiri, resorted to snatching chains from women at dese

MCD seals 19 eateries in Delhi foroperatingwithoutlicence

Quote of the Day by Hector Hugh Munro (Saki): We all know that Prime Ministers are wedded to the truth, but like other wedded couples they sometimes live apart powerful political satire on truth, leadership, public accountability, and why critical thinking matters by British writer and master satirist Saki

Quote of the Day by Hector Hugh Munro (Saki): We all know that Prime Ministers are wedded to the truth, but like other wedded couples they someti

6K Perform Bhujangasana, Set Asia Record

Minister of state for Ayush and health Prataprao Jadhav said yoga has become a global movement for holistic wellbeing and strengthens Indias posi

Gujarat Authorities Destroy 1,018 Kilograms of Suspicious Cheese in Statewide Inspection

Gandhinagar, May 3: In a significant move, Gujarat officials have destroyed approximately 1,018 kilograms of suspicious cheese valued at around 1

Quote of the day by Ajit Jain: Just because you don't find another Ajit inspiring lessons on leadership, teamwork and why strong companies grow beyond one person at Berkshire Hathaway

Ajit Jain quote shows that strong companies do not depend on one person. Berkshire Hathaway can still grow even without him. His journey from a s

Ayurvedic College Staff Suspended Over Sexual Harassment Case

Medical officer Dr D. Mouli Naik and lab technician K.V. Subramanyam were suspended

Bathukammakunta Is a Lake: HYDRAA Commissioner A. V. Ranganath

Addressing the media on Saturday, Ranganath showed irrigation documents, along with the municipal records from Amberpet from 1975, that described

90,000+ Students to Take EAPCET Agri-Pharmacy Exams; Marks to be Displayed Instantly After Test

He advised students to visit the centres well in advance to get acquaintance with the location of the test centre.

Kunika Sadanand Addresses Payment Delays for New TV Actors

Mumbai, May 3: Actress Kunika Sadanand has openly discussed the issue of payment delays faced by new TV actors. The former contestant of Bigg Bos

Water Board Cleans Reservoirs, Inspects Works After Complaints of Discolouration

He directed officials to complete the works within the scheduled timeframe and ensure timely restoration of water supply.

Telangana Govt Adopts Multi-Pronged Job Strategy: Minister Komatireddy

He said employment generation remains a priority for the Congress government, with efforts focused on providing opportunities aligned with educat

Some Flying Over Telangana

Riding wild winds, Amur falcons on long journey home

Delhi Judicial Officer Dies by Suicide

Police said preliminary inquiry suggests Sharma died by suicide. A team reached the spot after receiving information and initiated inquest procee

Tragic Incident at Aji Dam Claims Four Lives in Rajkot

Rajkot, May 3: A tragic incident occurred at Aji Dam in Rajkot, where four members of a family drowned while attempting to rescue one another. Th

Spirit Airlines Goes Out of Business After 34 Years, Ending Operations Immediately

We are proud of the impact of our ultra-low-cost model on the industry over the last 34 years and had hoped to serve our guests for many years to

Manipur Police Seize Fuel Bound for Myanmar, Four Arrested

Imphal, May 3: Manipur police have seized four vehicles illegally transporting 25 containers filled with petrol and diesel along the India-Myanma

Nimmala Ramanaidu Urges Public Not to Believe YSRC, Flags Debt Burden

He alleged that statements by YSRC leaders, including party president Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, were provoking violence and were not in the states

83.96% men, 86.2% women voted at polling stations in Assembly poll across Tamil Nadu: EC

A total of 4,87,98,833 voters out of 5,73,43,291 turned up to exercise their franchise on April 23 in T.N. Assembly polls; total votes polled may

Chinese Proverb of the Day: 'To hit a dog with a meat-bun, so it leaves never turning around'The Chinese Proverb that warns against what you cant get back

Chinese Proverb of the Day: A Chinese proverb, To hit a dog with a meat-bun, so it leaves never turning around, warns against irreversible loss.