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WHO Chief Urges Countries to Reconsider Travel Bans Amid Ebola Outbreak

Bunia, May 31: The Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has called on countries to reconsider the

Important Dates and Auspicious Moments in Purushottam Month

New Delhi, May 31: The sacred Purushottam Month, dedicated to the worship of Lord Narayan, is currently underway. The 16th day of this month fall

French Open 2026: Diane Parry Stuns Amanda Anisimova in Thrilling Upset

Paris, May 31: The upsets continue at the French Open 2026. Frances Diane Parry defeated sixth-seeded Amanda Anisimova in a gripping three-set ma

News in Frames | Bringing water to a scorching desert

The Indira Gandhi Canal serves as a critical water supply resource for Jaisalmer and thousands of remote desert villages; yet scarcity persists,

Meteor explodes over U.S. with blast equivalent to 300 tonnes of TNT

The fireball broke up over northeastern Massachusetts and southeastern New Hampshire, says the U.S. space agencys deputy news chief Jennifer Door

Main Accused in Surya Murder Case Killed in Police Encounter in Ghaziabad

Ghaziabad, May 31: The main accused in the murder of 17-year-old Surya Pratap Chauhan was killed in a police encounter late Saturday night in the

Is India getting hotter? | Explained

Are the worlds hottest cities mostly in India? How do urban heat islands work? Will the El Nio impact monsoons?

US Central Command Neutralizes Cargo Ship Heading to Iran

Washington, May 31: The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that it has neutralized a cargo ship flying the Gambian flag, which was

Why is India pushing for coal gasification? | Explained

What is coal gasification and how does it have the potential to substitute imports? What technical challenges does high-ash Indian coal pose for

Why is CBSEs evaluation system facing flak? | Explained

What is the On-Screen Marking system and why is it under scrutiny? What is its history? Has it been successful elsewhere? Why did CBSE introduce

India needs to expand the quantum of community health workers

Like ASHA, we need Ashok as a male health care worker in each village

Israel-Iran war LIVE: Lebanon PM denounces Israeli campaign as fresh strikes hit South

U.S. says capable of resuming war with Iran as deal remains elusive

'Make a deal or deal with the War Dept': Pete Hegseth issues stark warning to Iran over negotiations

Trump in Excellent Health but Should Lose Weight: Presidential Doctor

Trump, the oldest president ever inaugurated, has repeatedly boasted about his mental and physical vigor compared to his Democratic predecessor J

Mamata Questions Security, Hospital Treatment After Attack on Abhishek

Mamata claimed that an elected public representative had been assaulted and subsequently faced uncertainty over medical care

Travel Through Designated Routes: Iran Tightens Grip on Hormuz Transit

Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters stated that the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran exercise full authority over the management of

Delhi High Courts pathbreaking ruling on Google keyword advertising | Explained

Justice Mini Pushkarna assessed if a company can buy anothers registered trademark as a keyword on Google Ads to have their ads appear first in s

Coco Gauff Ousted by Potapova in French Open Upset as Osaka Advances

The 30th-ranked Potapova, who was born in Russia but now represents Austria, improved to 3-2 in her career against Gauff

Indians spent Rs 1.6 lakh crore on medicines in 2022-23: NHA

UK minister Yvette Cooper to visit India, China for talks on global crises and trade

British Foreign Minister Yvette Cooper embarks on a crucial trip to China and India this week. She will engage with leaders on pressing global ma

Exclusive breastfeeding falls in India despite gains in child nutrition: NFHS-6

Exclusive breastfeeding among Indian infants under six months has significantly declined, dropping from 63.7% to 55.8% according to the NFHS-6 su

Virginia wedding turns tragic after road crash kills 5 including family of 4 travelling to attend ceremony

The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the crash, a monthslong task separate from the work of state police.

Iran-U.S. war could erupt again, warns Washington as Strait of Hormuz blockade continues. What to expect this week?

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth, while attending a defense summit in Singapore, said on Saturday that Washington was more than capable of restarting

Not all immigrants will have to leave U.S. to seek green cards: Report

The spokesperson pointed to people who overstay visas or come from countries whose citizens are heavy users of public assistance as groups that c

PSG Wins Champions League After Shootout Victory Against Arsenal

Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes fired the last of his team's penalties over the bar to hand PSG a 4-3 shootout victory

Trump to headline 250th anniversary fair opening after performers drop out

President Donald Trump will headline the U.S. 250th anniversary celebration on the National Mall next month, organizers announced. This comes aft

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NASCAR Cup Series Nashville weather, how to watch: Denny Hamlin to start on pole after rain showers forced cancellation of qualifying

Tyler Reddick will start his No. 45 23XI Racing Toyota alongside Hamlin's No. 11 JGR Toyota on the front row as Toyota hopes to earn its first ev

'Hellfire' over Iran? US aircraft disables merchant vessel trying to reach Iranian port

US forces disabled a merchant vessel attempting to reach an Iranian port after it ignored over 20 warnings, highlighting a strict maritime enforc

Blue Origin rocket explosion puts NASAs Artemis in jeopardy

During an evening test fire on May 28, 2026, a Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded, engulfing the launchpad in a massive fireball. The spectacu

Why the sustained heatwave in India, Pakistan is so dangerous

India and Pakistan are no strangers to heat. This time of year is the worst, as heat peaks before the monsoon brings cooler conditions from June.

Meteor explodes over New England, double boom jolt buildings Massachusetts, Rhode Island, claim reports. What we know so far

American Meteor Society program monitor Robert Lunsford said the group received dozens of reports from Delaware to Montreal with people either he

Trump dilly-dallies on deal with Iran

Washington, May 30: US President Donald Trump held a White House Situation Room meeting with his advisers on Friday but has not yet made a decisi

Nvidia chip powered Microsoft's first Windows PCs are set to be unveiled, claim reports. All details here

Nvidia and Microsoft will unveil the new PCs at the Computex trade show in Taiwan and Microsoft's Build developer conference in San Francisco.

US, China expel journalists in tit-for-tat moves

Washington, May 30: The Trump administration has revoked the visa of a Chinese national working for the state news agency Xinhua in the United St

Remove Trumps name from Kennedy Centre: US Judge

WASHINGTON, May 30: A federal judge ruled Friday that President Donald Trumps name was illegally added to the Kennedy Centre and blocked the admi

Bus hits cars in Virginia, 5 dead, 34 injured

Stafford (US), May 30: A bus crashed into vehicles slowing for a work zone on Interstate 95 in Virginia early on Friday, killing five people and

US War Secy backs Trumps India-Pakistan ceasefire claim

Singapore, May 30: US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on Saturday credited President Donald Trump with helping broker peace between India and Pakis

Rescuers free 4 men trapped in a flooded Laos cave; 2 missing

Bangkok, May 30: Rescue workers in Laos said Saturday they have safely evacuated four villagers trapped in a flooded cave for 10 days, the day af

Conviction as juvenile can't block passport issuance: HC

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Truck carrying returning refugees crashes in Afghanistan; 22 killed

Kabul, May 30: A truck carrying Afghan refugees returning from neighbouring Pakistan overturned on a highway in eastern Afghanistan on Saturday,

National Wushu Coaching Camp underway

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, May 30: The National Wushu Coaching Camp (NCC), sanctioned by the Sports Authority of India (SAI) on the re

SMVDU TBIC signs MoU with I3C IIT Jammu

Excelsior Correspondent KATRA, May 30: Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University Technology Business Incubation Centre (SMVDU TBIC) signed a Memorandum o

J&K filmmaker Tariq Khans Bombay Story receives warm response at Cannes

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 30: Filmmaker Tariq Khan from Jammu and Kashmir has earned international recognition with the world premiere o

SCERT Jammu organizes Bal Vaigyanik Pradarshani 202526

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 30: The Divisional Office Jammu of the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), J&K, organi

Educatus Expo 2026 helps students explore higher education options in Jammu

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 30: Educatus Expo 2026 concluded on a successful note in Jammu with a large number of students and parents vis

PDUNASS, GNLU launch EDP on Labour Laws & Social Security

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 30: The Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya National Academy of Social Security (PDUNASS), Employees Provident Fund Org

Dr Jitendra launches AI- CHATBOT for complainants, terms it democratisation of grievance redressal

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, May 30 : The Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences, and M

Countering Nicotine and Tobacco Addiction

Dr Sushil Kumar Sharma kumarsushildm@yahoo.co.in World No Tobacco Day is observed every year on 31st May across the globe under the leadership of

Strength of BJP lies in its ideology, discipline: Sat Sharma

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 30: J&K BJP president and Rajya Sabha MP Sat Sharma, accompanied by district president, Rajeev Pandita, addres

On the day it set 3-month deadline for high courts, Supreme Court gave verdict reserved for 15 months

More married women take part in household decisions about purchases, health, family trips: NHS survey

Google fined by Delhi HC for misdirecting searches to rivals' products

Congress condemns attack on Abhishek Banerjee, slams BJPs politics of vendetta

NEW DELHI, May 30: The Congress today strongly condemned the attack on TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee in West Bengals Sonarpur and said the deliberate

Import duty cut to improve cotton supply, lower input costs: Textile Ministry

NEW DELHI, May 30: The Centres move to exempt all customs duties on cotton imports for five months till October 30 will ensure adequate availabil

Israeli strikes reportedly pound near Crusader-built castle in Lebanon

ADLOUN, May 30: Israels air force and artillery struck areas close to a strategic mountain housing a Crusader-built castle in southern Lebanon Sa

Govt says 27 more airports to have DigiYatra by next year

NEW DELHI, May 30: The Civil Aviation Ministry today said DigiYatra facility, which has reduced the average airport entry time for passengers, wi

Paks Dadu sets new temperature record at 51.5 deg C

KARACHI, May 30: A new record high temperature of 51.5 degrees Celsius was recorded today in Dadu as a searing heat wave continued to grip large

Delhi HC: Taking part in protest no ground to deny PMLA bail

Grants Relief To PFI Member In Jail For Over A Year

Strictly monitor & regularly report on demographic changes in border districts: Amit Shah to DMs

AHMEDABAD, May 30: Union Home Minister Amit Shah has directed the District Magistrates to strictly monitor and regularly report on demographic ch

CCPA slaps Rs 7 lakh fine on Vajiram & Ravi for misleading UPSC success claims

NEW DELHI, May 30: The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed a penalty of Rs 7 lakh on Vajiram and Ravi IAS Study Centre for p

Shaurya Intl School felicitates toppers

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 30: Shaurya International School organised an Excellence Award Ceremony to honour students who excelled in the

Omar calls MLAs meet on Wednesday

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, May 30: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has called a meeting of NC legislators on Wednesday to deliberate on matte

The Choking Hills of Chenab How Illegal Stone Crushers and Hot Mix Plants Are destroying Dodas Fragile Ecosystem

Asif Khora asifkhorasmailbox@rediffmail.com The mountains of the Chenab Valley once stood as symbols of resilience and natural grandeur. Their sn

Runway curbs force Haj baggage cut for return flights

*Excess luggage will reach pilgrims within days: HCJK Nawshaba Iqbal SRINAGAR, May 30: The Haj Committee J&K (HCJK) today said the reduction in b

Pahari identity in Chenab Valley region

Sadaket Ali Malik sadaketjammu@gmail.com The Chenab Valley region, comprising the districts of Doda, Kishtwar, and Ramban in the Union Territory

Vietnam BrahMos deal already signed, Indonesia pact in final stages: DS

India ready to work with partners across region SINGAPORE, May 30: Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh said on Saturday that a BrahMos missile d

Shri Machail Mata over period of time

Preetam Rana Shri Machail Mata Temple is a famous Hindu shrine dedicated to Goddess Durga, located at an altitude of around 9,500 feet above sea

ISI-underworld network cracked, 8 arrested

NEW DELHI, May 30: The Delhi Police today said that they busted a Pakistan-backed ISI-underworld terror module and arrested eight suspected opera

Salary denied for more than 2 years, Olympian judge moves CAT

SRINAGAR, May 30: International water sports star and high-profile sports administrator Bilquis Mir has filed a contempt case against the Jammu a

Mamong Minister Mlaya-ni Natl Games-na tarisoaniko nipilanga

Meghalaya-o kror 150-ni High-Altitute Training Centre-ko songgen SHILLONG: Meghalaya, chang 39-gipa National Games-ko sokchakna tarisoengon mamon

Bajpayee says Ghooskhor Pandat row affected team, led to threats, abuse

Actor Manoj Bajpayee says the huge controversy over the title of his upcoming film Ghooskhor Pandat affected the entire team for some time, while

Ranveer poses with Arsenal star Declan Rice amid Don 3 row

Ranveer Singh, on Friday night was photographed with Arsenal and England midfielder Declan Rice ahead of a major football fixture. Ranveer shared

Janhvi reveals why she wont attempt Malayalam again

After making her Telugu debut with Devara: Part 1 in 2024 and trying her hand at Malayalam for the 2025 film Param Sundari, actress Janhvi Kapoor

Oscar-winning Star Wars editor dies

Marcia Lucas, who won an Oscar as editor of the original 1977 Star Wars and was part of a group of women whose editing was essential to films New

Emilia Clarke dismisses GoT salary rumours

Actress Emilia Clarke has set the record straight on long-standing rumours surrounding the salaries earned by the cast of the hit fantasy series

Karisma dons cop role in Brown

The trailer of Brown series, starring Karisma Kapoor, was unveiled on Saturday afternoon. Headlined by Karisma Kapoor in the role of a cop, the s

Sukrobar salo, adokni Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma, adokni Deputy Chief Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar baksa Assam-ni Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma-ko uni office chamber-o grongenba

Sukrobar salo, adokni Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma, adokni Deputy Chief Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar baksa Assam-ni Chief Minister Himanta Biswa

Assam-o Cabinet minister-rang kumikchetahaon simani bidingo agangrikaniko abachengtaigen: CM

SHILLONG: Assam sorkarini gital Cabinet minister-rang, kumikchetaniko dakahaon, Meghalaya aro Assam adokni gisepo, simani bidingo agangrikaniko a

Women bear heavier burden of pain & mental illness despite longer lives, finds Lancet study

Kishtwar Timeless land of sacred springs and spiritual traditions

Dr Daisy Parihar daisy.parihar@gmail.com Hidden within the majestic Himalayas of Kishtwar lies a region where spirituality survives not merely in

NEET accused gets jail, another sent to custody

Dy CM inaugurates Rilang College, announces C&RD block for Mawkyrwat

From Our Correspondent MAWKYRWAT, May 30: Deputy Chief Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar on Saturday inaugurated the Rilang College at Mawsaw village in

NPP yet to finalise RS nominee; James continues to lead race

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 30: The National Peoples Party (NPP) has not yet finalised its candidate for the upcoming election to Meghalayas lo

Drone attack struck turbine building at Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, IAEA says

IAEA chief Rafael Grossi expressed serious concern about the reported incident and said Attacking nuclear sites is like playing with fire.

Women cricketers harassment case: Govt vows zero tolerance

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 30: The state government on Saturday said it has taken serious note of alleged sexual harassment of women cricketer

From coins to Rs 500 notes, donations fuel VPPs Lok Sabha bypoll campaign

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 30: The Voice of the People Party (VPP) appears to be bucking the trend of political parties spending heavily and m

Union min unveils Rs 132-cr indoor sports complex

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 30: Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya on Saturday unveiled a major addition to its spor

Meghalaya targets 3,000 homestays as tourism push continues

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 30: Meghalaya is targeting the creation of a total of 3,000 homestays across the state within the next 12 to 18 mon