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Hormuz no more? America's most powerful man may have just renamed it 'Strait of Trump'

Donald Trump has shared a post on Truth Social suggesting the Strait of Hormuz be renamed the 'Strait of Trump'. This move comes amid rising glob

SC: Can't take away right to speedy trial due to gravity of case

IMD forecasts thunderstorms and rainfall in Odisha, providing relief from extreme heat conditions

The IMD said thunderstorms and rain with gusty winds are likely in most districts in Bengal, with heavy rainfall expected in the sub-Himalayan di

PM Modi Expresses Grief Over Bengaluru Wall Collapse, Announces Ex-Gratia for Victims

In a statement on X, the Prime Minister termed the mishap as unfortunate and conveyed condolences to the bereaved families.

Matter of religion is a matter of conscience, not for debate: SC

ICSE, ISC Result 2026 LIVE: CISCE Class 10, 12 Scorecard Out Today At 11 AM

ICSE, ISC Result 2026 LIVE Updates: CISCE Class 10, 12 Result out today, 11 am at cisce.org. Check direct link to download your scorecard here.

Trump Backs UAE's OPEC Exit, Says Move Could Lower Oil Prices

The UAE on Tuesday announced its exit from OPEC and the broader OPEC+ grouping, marking a significant shift in global oil dynamics

4 Chhattisgarh Cops Detained In Guwahati For Taking Bribery From Accused

A police team from Raipur arrived in Guwahati this week in connection with a cyber fraud case registered in Chhattisgarh.

Stock Market LIVE Updates, Sensex Today: Markets Likely To Open In Deep Red As Brent Crude Surges To $120

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Trump Slams Ex-FBI Chief James Comey Following Indictment Over Cryptic 8647 Post

According to CNN, Comey surrendered to law enforcement on Wednesday and appeared in federal court in the Eastern District of Virginia.

Andhra Pradesh SSC Result 2026 LIVE: BSEAP Class 10 Result Today At 11 AM, Check Latest Updates Here

AP SSC Result 2026 LIVE Updates: Andhra Pradesh Class 10 results will be declared today at 11 am. Check direct link to download, official website

NMC nod to cardiology diploma after years of wait

Trump weighs US troop cut in Germany amid Iran feud

Donald Trump has threatened to reduce US troops in Germany. This comes after disagreements with Chancellor Friedrich Merz regarding the war with

Air India To Start Hub-And-Spoke International Trials From Varanasi In June

The matter came to light on April 27, three days after the incident. The victim was identified as Nahida Parveen, a resident of Manitola within D

Microsoft-OpenAIs open relationship; Tuba Siddiquis personal care brand

Microsoft and OpenAI have announced a significant amendment to their partnership, with the duo moving from being an exclusive couple towards a mo

Kolkata rain today: IMD issues yellow alert as rain, thunderstorms to continue for second day. Check full week's forecast

Kolkata weather update: The residents of Kolkata may see relief from heatwave again as the IMD has forecast rainfall and thunderstorms for Thursd

Trump Signals Ukraine Ceasefire Possibility After Call with Putin

The leaders also discussed Middle East tensions, particularly Irans nuclear program

Andhra Pradesh SSC Result 2026 Releasing Today At 11 AM, Check Official Websites Here

AP SSC Result 2026: BSEAP will announce the Class 10 results today, April 30, at 11 AM. Students can check their AP SSC Marks Memo using their ro

7 buried alive in Bengaluru hospital wall collapse

Sacred Piprahwa relics of Buddha reach Ladakh as Leh marks Buddha Purnima

Scientists Identify Hidden Effect That Makes Old Buildings Feel Haunted

A new study suggests that infrasound, a low-frequency vibration inaudible to the human ear, may be responsible for the unsettling feelings people

Piprahwa relics of Buddha arrive in Leh, people gather in huge numbers to pay respect

In Ladakh, the relics will be open for public veneration at Jivetsal from May 2 to May 10; Union Home Minister Amit Shah, along with other Union

'Would encourage him to return...': NYC Mayor Mamdani to raise Koh-i-Noor issue with King Charles

Oil Surge and Fed Signals Rattle Bonds as U.S. Stocks Hold Steady

On Wednesday, the price for a barrel of Brent crude for delivery in June, which is getting less trading action than Julys contract, briefly breac

How Musk and Altman are feuding over OpenAIs future in court

The documents filed by both sides on the opening day of trial tell two completely different stories and only one can be true

Morning Digest: Exit polls predict close contest in Bengal, DMK+ lead in T.N.; U.S. Fed holds rates steady even as four officials dissent, and more

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Israel-Iran war LIVE: Hegseth faces questions about Iran in first congressional appearance since war began

Russian President Vladimir Putin warned Donald Trump against damaging consequences of a new military action in Iran, Kremlin aide told reporters

Trump tariff refunds may finally be in sight as first payouts expected by May 11

The Trump administration is set to issue its first tariff refunds around May 11, following the Supreme Court's ruling that the sweeping duties we

India Repatriates 2,929 Seafarers as Gulf Tensions Persist

Tensions remain high in the Gulf region as the United States and Iran have yet to reach an agreement to end the conflict

Delhi relaxes wheat procurement norms

To maintain quality balance, it has been specified that broken and slightly broken grains together must not exceed 6%

Hegseth Grilled in Congress Over $25B Iran War

The war has cost $25 billion so far, according to Pentagon numbers presented to the House Armed Services Committee

US Supreme Court ruling guts minority vote protections, could redraw political map by 2028

The Supreme Court significantly weakened a key Civil Rights-era law by striking down a majority Black congressional district in Louisiana. This 6

RBI exempts small NBFCs from registration

Announces revised guidelines for relief measures in natural disaster-hit areas

Morning Brief Podcast: SunOrganon: The scope, risks, and future of India's biggest pharma deal

Agrizy unveils phytochemistry R&D Lab

Firm to develop standardised botanical ingredients for global wellness markets.

Quote of the day by Malcolm X, You cant separate peace from freedom because no one can be at peace unless..... A life lesson from a fearless civil rights leader on justice, power, dignity, and why true peace demands freedom today

Quote of the day by Malcolm X: The Malcolm X quote on peace and freedom still hits hard in todays divided world. It is not just a quote. It is a

Two Arrested For Raping Minor In UP: Cops

The complainant alleged that the accused lured her 16-year-old daughter to a wedding venue located on Lala Mahmoodpur Road and raped her.

Nilgiris forest fire totally contained: TN government

Creation of five new districts in Ladakh Area as important as population

Pushp Saraf pushapsaraf@yahoo.com In the late 1990s, the late Ladakh leader P. Namgyal led a delegation from Leh to the then Planning Commission

Exit polls differ on West Bengal, Tamil Nadu; give Assam to BJP, Kerala to Cong

Exit polls suggest a BJP-led alliance victory in Assam and a UDF win in Kerala, potentially leaving the Left out of power in any state. Puducherr

UN Says Iran Has Executed 21, Arrested Over 4,000 Since War Started

Turk said at least nine people have been executed in connection with protests in January, 10 for alleged membership in opposition groups, and two

A look back at creation of five new districts in Ladakh

Pramod Jain, Rinchen Dolma Ladakh, a Union Territory in Northern India, was on the cusp of a significant transformation on August 26, 2024, when

India, UAE in talks for stopover by Modi next month

Prime Minister Narendra Modi may make a brief stopover in the UAE next month during his European tour. Discussions are ongoing for this potential

Araghchi dials Jaishankar to discuss West Asia situation

Akshaya Patra-inspired initiative highlights challenge of food insecurity among US college students

NEW YORK, Apr 29 : A global food initiative, inspired by the Akshaya Patra Foundation, has highlighted the need to combat the challenge of food i

Javid Dar inaugurates Rs 3.5 cr Fruit & Vegetable Processing Unit in Marh

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 29: In a major boost to agricultural infrastructure in Jammu region, Minister for Agriculture Production, Rura

Rickeltons ton in vain as SRH beat MI by 6 wickets

MUMBAI, Apr 29: Ryan Rickeltons whirlwind unbeaten ton was overshadowed by Heinrich Klaasens unbeaten 65 as Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Mumbai I

Cabinet meets today; JSDs Cadre Review, SMG Rec Rules on agenda

MS, DyMS, AMSs to be re-designated as Prof, APs *JKAS officers to be promoted, Distts to get 9 DAOs Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Apr 29: The UT Cabinet

Exit Polls Show Clear Wins in 4 States, Bengal Defies Consensus with Sharply Split Verdict Projections

NEW DELHI, Apr 29 : Exit polls for the high-stakes Assembly elections across West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam, and Puducherry on Wednesday

Govt proposes Motor Rules Amendments to expand ethanol, alternative fuel scope

NEW DELHI, Apr 29: The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has proposed amendments to vehicle emission rules to widen the scope for higher et

J&K Judicial Academy holds yoga session in Srinagar

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Apr 29: Under the patronage of Justice Arun Palli, Chief Justice of High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh (P

2026 WB poll battle: Highest-ever voter turnout of over 92% amidst SIR shadow caps fierce BJP-TMC faceoff

KOLKATA, Apr 29 : West Bengals high-stakes assembly elections ended on Wednesday with a massive voter turnout of 91.66 per cent in the second and

Moscow intends to further increase military-technical cooperation with New Delhi

MOSCOW, April 29 : Moscow intends to further increase the military-technical cooperation with New Delhi, and it is ready for a joint development

DB seeks ATR on healthcare gaps across J&K

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 29: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has directed the respondent authorities to submit a fresh sta

Abandoned Husky found dead, 5 rescued, '30 missing'

Dabholkar murder convict secures bail pending appeal in Bombay HC

Trump Says US Reviewing Possible Reduction Of Its Troops In Germany

President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the United States is considering reducing the number of its troops in Germany, amid a row with German

BSF organizes blood donation camp in Mankote Sector

Excelsior Correspondent POONCH, Apr 29: In a commendable humanitarian initiative, the 182 Battalion of Border Security Force (BSF) organized a bl

JKPDC donates medical equipments & drugs for thalassemia patients

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 29: Under the leadership of Managing Director, Rahul Yadav, Jammu Kashmir Power Development Corporation (JKPDC

GIS-Based Master Plan for Ramban, Banihal Towns on the anvil

RAMBAN, Apr 29: The District Administration Ramban is in the process of formulating a GIS-based Master Plan for Ramban and Banihal Townships envi

Delhi HC orders action after obscene content disrupts virtual hearing

The Bench, also comprising Justice Tejas Karia, was conducting routine court proceedings, which were also accessible through the virtual conferen

Police conduct rapid drug tests on drivers

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Apr 29: Police in Kulgam today conducted rapid urine drug abuse tests on drivers plying along the National High

Raina meets bereaved families, assures support

Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI Apr 29: Senior BJP leader, Ravinder Raina today met the grieving family members of the victims who tragically los

Two habitual offenders detained under PSA

Excelsior Correspondent DODA, Apr 29: Police here today detained two habitual offenders under the stringent provisions of Public Safety Act (PSA)

HC seeks report on removal of encroachments from Wular

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Apr 29: High Court directed the authorities to apprise the court about the progress of Wular lake with regard t

K K Gandhi mesmerizes audience at National Art Camp in Gulmarg

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Apr 29: K K Gandhi, one of Indias most prominent master artists, today attended a prestigious five-day national

Man booked for Rs 15 lakh fraud in land deal

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 29: The Special Crime Wing (SCW), Jammu has registered a cheating case against Ashok Kumar Kachroo for alleged

Flights resume at Jodhpur runway as IAFs Dornier lands after runway upgrade

Microsoft stock price, earnings, investor relations and quarterly cloud revenue growth fall after cloud results and AI spending updates

Microsoft stock price, earnings, investor relations and quarterly cloud revenue growth remained in focus after the company reported Azure growth,

Honeymoon murder: Meghalaya court reserves order on bail plea of key accused

Kushwaha is the alleged boyfriend of Raghuvanshi's wife Sonam, another accused who was granted bail on Tuesday (April 28) by the district and ses

PM inaugurates Ganga Expressway, says it will be linked to Haridwar

Amazon stock price, earnings, profits and net sales rise after strong first-quarter cloud growth

Amazon stock price, earnings, profits and net sales increased after the company reported higher first-quarter profit and revenue driven by cloud

Vote-shy Kolkata catches up with Bengal, well, almost

Trump Says US Has A Shot At Crewed Moon Landing Before Presidency Ends

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he believes NASA has a good chance of returning astronauts to the Moon's surface before he leaves the

Meta stock price, earnings and capital spending forecast: Meta revenue, layoffs, workforce changes, China deal setback, future outlook and investor concerns

Meta stock price, earnings and capital spending forecast stayed in focus after Meta raised its capital spending outlook and reported strong reven

Alleged Trump Assassin Took Selfie Moments Before Attack: Prosecutors

The man accused of trying to assassinate President Donald Trump took a selfie in his hotel room moments before bursting through security with a p

DRDO, Navy conduct maiden salvo launch of 2 anti-ship missiles from chopper off Odisha coast

Bhowanipore votes, Didi breaks poll-day routine & Suvendu says, 'I like this fear'

A tense election day in Bhowanipore saw Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and rival Suvendu Adhikari narrowly miss each other, highlighting a bitter

Rain washes out second T20 between Bangladesh and New Zealand

Power Employees Seek Retirement Age Extension To 62

The forum recalled that when the state government raised the retirement age from 58 to 60 years in 2017, the benefit had been extended to both go

'FOMC has decided to leave policy rates...': Jerome Powell makes final announcement as Fed chair

Google stock price, Alphabet earnings, revenue and profit rise after AI drives quarterly results

Google stock price, Alphabet earnings, revenue and profit moved higher after the company reported strong quarterly results. The company posted $6

Punjab FC defends AIFF Elite Youth League title

Karish Soram opened the scoring in the 69th minute, Vishal Yadav doubled the advantage in the 70th minute and the game was put to bed by a 79th m

Army set to hold first-ever multilateral military drill involving 11 countries from May 18 to 31

Three Killed As Bike Rams Lorry In Vizianagaram

According to police, the accident occurred when a speeding motorcycle rammed into the rear of a lorry moving ahead of it.

'Final mission': NZ name star trio for T20 World Cup defence

The 15-strong squad is led by star all-rounder Amelia Kerr and features 10 players who won the title in Dubai in 2024, beating South Africa in th

Sacred relics of Buddha from National Museum reach Ladakh as Leh marks Buddha Purnima

'Its astounding success?': Moulton confronts Hegseth over Iran war, Strait of Hormuz, rising prices

SSC Advanced Supplementary Exams From June 5

The exams will be conducted daily from 9.30 am to 12.30 pm

Quote of the Day by Fred Korematsu: 'If you have the feeling that something is wrong...'Inspiring quotes by the a national civil rights hero who resisted the internment of Japanese Americans during WWII

Quote of the Day: Fred Korematsu, a Japanese American, defied Executive Order 9066, leading to his arrest and a Supreme Court case that upheld hi