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Sugandha Mishra: From Aspiring Classical Singer to Comedy Star

Mumbai, May 23: Renowned comedian and singer Sugandha Mishra is celebrated for her impeccable comic timing. However, few know that her initial dr

PM Modi Reaffirms Commitment to Youth Empowerment at 19th Employment Fair

New Delhi, May 23: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will distribute over 51,000 appointment letters to newly appointed youth from various government

Nasha Mukt Abhiyan Transforms into a Jan Andolan

K B Jandial In the living memory of Jammu and Kashmir, no social campaign has captured the public imagination as intensely as the Nasha Mukt Jam

CBSE Class 12 Results 2025-26 When a System Fails, Students Pay the Price

Shivani Vaid vaidshiva@gmail.com The introduction of On Screen Marking (OSM) amid technical chaos has left lakhs of students questioning their fu

Mika Singh Visits Jagannath Temple in Puri, Receives Mahaprasad

New Delhi, May 23: Renowned Bollywood singer Mika Singh visited the Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha, where millions of devotees flock each year.

APEC Trade Ministers Meeting Kicks Off in Suzhou, China

Beijing, May 23: The APEC Trade Ministers Meeting for the year 2026 commenced on Friday in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China. This marks the third

India and the Global Political Flux

Prof.A.N.Sadhu ansadhu@yahoo.co.in The world is witnessing uneasy developments for some time now. Current global political scenario is very uncer

Rajkummar Rao and Patralekhaa Announce New Release Date for Raftaar

Mumbai, May 23: Actors Rajkummar Rao and his wife Patralekhaa are making headlines with their upcoming film Raftaar. Initially set to release in

African proverb of the day: 'No man can outwit...' Life lessons on human nature, challenges, learning, success, and why elders' guidance is highly valuable

African proverb of the day highlights the message behind the Nigerian saying, No man can outwit their ancestors. The proverb explains human natur

AIIMS Rajkot Emerges as a Medical Hub for Saurashtra, Offering Free Super Specialty Treatments

Rajkot, May 23: The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Rajkot is rapidly becoming a significant medical hub for the people of Sau

Ladakh to get UT-level elected body with powers, will have control over AIS; nomenclature to be decided soon

In-principle agreement reached in MHAs Sub-Committee meeting *Constitutional safeguards under Article 371 A, F, G *All 7 districts to have Counci

Maharashtra Implements Strict Anti-Cattle Slaughter Law with MCOCA Support

Mumbai, May 23: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has announced stringent measures against cattle slaughter and trafficking. He stated

India to create smart border along Pak, Bdesh to stop infiltration: Shah

We gave befitting response by striking deep inside Pak NEW DELHI, May 22: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said the Government will launch

J&K submits long-pending Surinsar-Mansar ESZ Master Plan to Union Environ Ministry

Approval expected in next two-three months *Plan envisages eco-protection with sustainable development Mohinder Verma JAMMU, May 22: In a major s

Govt justifies demolition of illegal structures at Raika Bandi in Sidhra

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 22: Government has reiterated that the demolition of illegal structures at Raika Bandi, Sidhra was part of the

LG unveils poster of short film on drug abuse, meets delegations

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 22: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday unveiled the poster of Ek Galat Kadam, an awareness short film o

BJP fully backs administration in removing illegal encroachments from Govt, Forest land

No one indulging in land grabbing be spared Avtar Bhat JAMMU, May 22: Making it clear in unequivocal terms that all encroachments on Government a

CS reviews comprehensive traffic decongestion plan for Jammu, Srinagar cities

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 22: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today chaired the 5th meeting of the Multi Disciplinary Committee (MDC) on

India, Cyprus upgrade ties, unveil 5-year defence roadmap

Modi, Nikos hold wide ranging talks NEW DELHI, May 22: India and Cyprus on Friday elevated their ties to a strategic partnership and unveiled a f

Spiritual Journey: The Unique 16-Day Navratri Festival at Jharkhands Divine Temple

Ranchi, May 23: Jharkhand is home to many magnificent temples linked to the divine power of Adishakti. One such ancient temple is located in the

HC expresses concern over slipshod probe, orders SIT to identify real offender

Minors sexual exploitation case Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 22: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has expressed serious concern

RS elections for 26 seats on June 18

NEW DELHI, May 22: The NDA is likely to lose one Rajya Sabha seat in the biennial elections for 26 seats in 12 states across the country, while t

Public health must prevail over private commercial interests: HC

*Refuses to quash unsafe milk case Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 22: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has underscored that publi

Comm constituted to probe Bandi demolition drive

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 22: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has constituted a high-level committee to ascertain the factual position

JU Academic Council endorses faculty of Trans-disciplinary Studies, ITEP

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 22: Jammu University Academic Council met today under the chairmanship of Vice Chancellor Prof Umesh Rai and e

Centre sets up panel to unclog port bottlenecks

Govt mandates reporting of diagnosed, treated cases

Cancer declared notifiable disease in J&K Irfan Tramboo Srinagar, May 22: The J&K Government has declared cancer a notifiable disease across the

Bollywood Meets Italian Music in Mashooka: Pritam Praises Mahmoods Unique Voice

Mumbai, May 23: The new song Mashooka from Maddock Films upcoming movie Cocktail 2 is trending on the internet. This track features a unique blen

Central Minister Urges Readiness for Healthy Srikakulam Initiative

Srikakulam, May 23: Central Minister of Civil Aviation, Kinjirapu Ram Mohan Naidu, has called on everyone to prepare for achieving the goal of a

Roy Kapoor Films Issues Warning Against Fake Casting Calls

Mumbai, May 23: Every day, thousands of young aspirants flock to Mumbai, chasing their dreams in the film industry. Unfortunately, this dream is

Sakeena for comprehensive roadmap to curb drug abuse in educational institutions

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 22: In a decisive move to strengthen the fight against substance abuse in Jammu and Kashmir, Minister for H

J&K beat West Bengal in Jr National Basketball opener

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, May 22: The Jammu & Kashmir Junior Mens Basketball team made a strong start to their campaign in the 76th J

PBKS seek dramatic turnaround to keep playoff hopes alive against struggling LSG

LUCKNOW, May 22: Punjab Kings will need something spectacular to arrest a disastrous slide and keep their fading playoff hopes alive when they ta

Nitesh Rane Advocates for Vande Mataram in Madrasas to Combat Terrorism

Mumbai, May 23: Maharashtra Minister Nitesh Rane has launched a strong attack on the opposition and illegal immigrants. He defended the ongoing a

Lt Gen Pratik Sharma visits TRINETRA AI Lab at Akhnoor

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 22: Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Northern Command today visite

Animesh regains 100m National Record

RANCHI, May 22: The national record was smashed twice within minutes in mens 100m race as drama unfolded on the opening day of the National Senio

Intl Biodiversity Day celebrated at MIER College

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 22: The Environment Unit of MIER College of Education participated in a Painting and Poster Making Competition

Jasrotia launches road restoration works worth Rs 67 lakh in Hatli

Excelsior Correspondent KATHUA, May 22: BJP MLA from Jasrota constituency, Rajiv Jasrotia today gave a fresh push to rural infrastructure develop

Inter-Zone Cluster trial-cum-selection held in Poonch

Excelsior Sports Correspondent POONCH, May 22: The Department of Youth Services & Sports, J&K Poonch organised the Inter-Zone Cluster Level Under

Pathania kick-starts work on re-surfacing of Dhar Road

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, May 22: Member Legislative Assembly, Udhampur East, Ranbir Singh Pathania today kick-started re surfacing work

Essential Hygiene Tips for Women During Menstruation

New Delhi, May 23: Menstruation is a natural process for women, but neglecting hygiene during this time can lead to various health issues. Expert

Chinese Representative Calls for Genuine and Lasting Ceasefire in Gaza

Beijing, May 23: Chinas Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Fu Cong, addressed an open Security Council meeting on the Israel-Palesti

Sweety to lead India at U-18 womens Asia Cup

New Delhi, May 22: Sweety Kujur was on Friday named captain of the 18-member Indian womens U-18 squad for the Asia Cup hockey tournament to be he

Four dead, 90 trapped in China coal mine accident

A total of 247 miners were underground at the Liushenyu coal mine in Shanxi Province when the accident occurred on May 22 night

Indonesia Extends Work-from-Home Policy Amid Middle East Tensions

Jakarta, May 23: Indonesias senior minister announced on Friday that the government will extend its work-from-home policy for civil servants, emp

NATO allies puzzled by US troop reversal in Europe

Helsingborg (Sweden), May 22: NATO allies and defence officials have expressed confusion and concern after US President Donald Trump announced he

Pak Army chief Munir heads to Tehran amid US-Iran peace push

ISLAMABAD, May 22: Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir has travelled to Tehran for high-level discussions as regional diplomatic efforts

Mukesh Singh Appointed as New DGP of Manipur Amid Ongoing Turmoil

New Delhi, May 23: Mukesh Singh, the current Director General of Police (DGP) of Ladakh, has been appointed as the new police chief of Manipur. T

Chinese proverb of the day: 'He who sacrifices his conscience to ambition burns a...' Life lessons on success, growth, values, and why one should never make a compromise on morals

Chinese proverb of the day highlights the danger of chasing success without values. The proverb explains how ambition without morals can destroy

Bangladesh pursuing legal steps for Hasinas return

DHAKA/NEW DELHI, May 22: Bangladeshs Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed said the government wants former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to return to th

Kyiv rallies against bill on missing soldiers status

KYIV, May 22: Hundreds of Ukrainians marched in Kyiv on Friday, calling on the government to veto Bill No. 13646, which deals with the legal stat

Javed Ahmed Kitab Takes Charge as JKCA President, Promises Transparency

Srinagar, May 23: Javed Ahmed Kitab officially assumed the role of President of the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) on Friday. This

Deficit teacher-rang CPF scheme 2023-kosa nangnikenga

TURA: Garo Hills Deficit School Teachers and Employees Association (GHDSTEA), Deficit schools aro colleges-ni CPF pension scheme-ni bidingo golma

Why quota for kids of well-off parents, asks SC

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan en route to Cannes with Aaradhya

Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, who has been away from the silver screen for quite some time, was seen jetting off to the ongoing editi

Central Defense Minister Sanjay Seth Demands White Paper from Hemant Soren Government

Ranchi, May 23: Central Defense Minister Sanjay Seth has sharply criticized the Hemant Soren government in Jharkhand. He has called for an immedi

Urgent Repairs Needed for Historic Jama Masjid in Sambhal

Sambhal, May 23: The management committee of the historic Jama Masjid in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, has urgently requested repairs for the mosques d

Will not invalidate just for omission of legal heirs: SC

Maharashtra, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Mumbai Advance to National Physical Disability Cricket Championship Semifinals

Bengaluru, May 23: Maharashtra, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Mumbai have secured their spots in the semifinals of the National Physical Disability

Ayushman Bharat Achieves Milestone: Over 1 Billion Health Records Linked to ABHA Accounts

New Delhi, May 23: The Ayushman Bharat healthcare initiative has taken a significant leap towards expanding digital access by linking over 1 bill

Punjab government to remove stray dogs from high footfall public spaces following Supreme Court order

Bhagwant Mann said the government will create and maintain an adequate number of dog shelters where stray dogs can be properly cared for

SBI Advises Customers to Utilize Digital Banking Ahead of Upcoming Strike

New Delhi, May 23: The State Bank of India (SBI), the largest public sector bank in India, has issued a notice urging customers to use digital ba

Pakistans Gas Sector Faces Collapse Amid Economic Crisis

New Delhi, May 23: According to a recent article, Pakistans gas sector is experiencing a structural decline. This downturn is harming industrial

Whither Alexander Zverev, the forlorn scion of the lost generation?

Sandwiched between two eras of dominance, the 66 German is in a peculiar position. He is ranked a creditable third behind Jannik Sinner and Carlo

Bengal CM on first visit to Delhi after taking charge, meets President, Prime Minister and Home Minister

The West Bengal Chief Minister posted on social media that the Prime Minister Narendra Modi re-emphasized his vision of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikasa

Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim Congratulates Tamil Nadu CM Vijay, Plans Visit in September

Kuala Lumpur, May 23: Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim spoke with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Friday, congratulating him o

Quote of the day by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings: 'A woman has got to love a bad man once or twice in her life, to be thankful for...' Life lessons on relationships, affection and human nature by popular American writer and novelist

Quote of the day by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings explores how life experiences shape relationships and affection. The saying explains how difficult r

Major champion Aaron Rai: the all-world English gentleman with Indian roots

The 31-year-olds triumph at the PGA Championship was one of golfs great underdog stories. How did he step up on one of the sports biggest stages?

Mamata Banerjee Calls Crucial KMC Meeting Amid Internal Party Strife

Kolkata, May 23: The internal turmoil within the Trinamool Congress (TMC) became evident following the partys significant defeat in the recent We

Remembering PC Vaidya: The Scientist Who Simplified Mathematics with the Vaidya Metric

Mumbai, May 23: Prahlad Chunnilal Vaidya was born on May 23, 1918, in a small village called Shahpur in Gujarats Junagadh district. Tragically, h

Quote of the day by Demi Lovato: 'Never be ashamed of what you feel. You have the right to feel any emotion that you want, and to...' - inspiring lessons on feeling every emotion, self-acceptance, finding happiness and mental-wellbeing by Sorry Not Sorry singer

Quote of the day by Demi Lovato: Demi Lovato's life motto encourages embracing all emotions, emphasizing that feelings are valid and one has the

Elected government has no role in Jammu demolitions, says Farooq Abdullah

He said Gujjars and Bakerwals have played a key role in guarding the borders in J&K

Major Cyber Fraud Bust in New Delhi: Two Arrested for Spiritual Healing Scam

New Delhi, May 23: The Cyber Cell of the Delhi Police has uncovered a significant cyber fraud racket, arresting two individuals who created fake

Maharashtra Aims for a $1 Trillion Economy, Says Eknath Shinde

Mumbai, May 23: Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde expressed confidence on Friday that Maharashtra is making significant strides towards a $1 tr

First Batch for Hemkund Sahib Pilgrimage Departed from Rishikesh, Flagged Off by Delhi LG T.S. Sandhu

New Delhi, May 23: The sacred Sikh pilgrimage to Hemkund Sahib has officially commenced for 2026. The first group of devotees was sent off from t

Quote of the day by Bernard Meltzer: 'Before you speak ask yourself if what you are going to say is true, is kind, is necessary, is helpful. If the answer is...' Life lessons on kindness, truth, human nature and why is it important to think before we speak

Quote of the day by Bernard Meltzer reminds people to think before speaking. The quote talks about truth, kindness, necessity and helpful communi

Political Tensions Rise in Punjab Following Harbhajan Singhs Statements

Pathankot, May 23: The political landscape in Punjab has become increasingly heated following remarks made by former cricketer Harbhajan Singh. A

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma Reaffirms Commitment to People-Centric Governance

Shillong, May 23: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma reiterated his governments commitment to people-centric governance and participatory

Major Legal Action in Twisha Sharma Case: Husbands License Suspended

Bhopal, May 23: In a significant legal development regarding the suspicious death of model and actress Twisha Sharma, the Bar Council of India ha

Pakistan military chief Asim Munir arrives in Tehran in push to end Iran war

Irans Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei, however, said the visit did not necessarily mean we have reached a turning point or a decisive s

BJP Responds Strongly to Ajay Rais Remarks on PM Modi

Lucknow, May 23: The political atmosphere has heated up following Congress leader Ajay Rais alleged use of derogatory language against Prime Mini

Woman sustains injury at Kochi metro worksite

Smart border project with Pak, B'desh to ensure demography change attempt is defeated: Amit Shah

Manipur Chief Minister Appeals Against Strikes, Calls for Community Trust Restoration

Imphal, May 23: Manipurs Chief Minister, Yumnam Khemchand Singh, urged citizens on Friday to refrain from strikes, blockades, or protests, even i

Shocking Murder in Bihar: Son-in-Law Killed by Family Members, Four Women Arrested

Jamui, May 23: In a shocking incident in Jamui district of Bihar, a 35-year-old man named Jitendra Pandit was allegedly murdered by family member

Jaishankar Engages with BRICS Youth Diplomats Ahead of Summit

New Delhi, May 23: India is set to assume the presidency of BRICS this year, with the summit scheduled for September 2026. Prior to this, Externa

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High Court Orders Removal of Encroachments on Ancient Kunds in Ayodhya

Ayodhya, May 23: The issue of encroachments on ancient kunds in Ayodhya has reached the Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court. This case pert

Illya Ivashka and Petr Bar Biryukov Set for SM Krishna Memorial Tennis Final

Bengaluru, May 23: Illya Ivashka and Petr Bar Biryukov have secured their spots in the mens singles final of the SM Krishna Memorial Open. They a

Man Beats Wife To Death To Claim 1 Cr Insurance

Meenakshis husband, Shivaji, claimed that she died by suicide after hanging herself in a room of their house