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KKRs Remarkable Comeback in IPL 2026 Attributed to Support Staff: Ajinkya Rahane

Mumbai, May 21: In the 65th match of IPL 2026, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) triumphed over Mumbai Indians (MI) by four wickets. This victory marks

Iran-Israel war LIVE: Iran weighs U.S. offer as Trump says peace talks on 'borderline'

Iran warned on Wednesday, May 20, that war in West Asia would spread far beyond the region if the United States and Israel resumed their attacks

Jasmine Sandlas Concert in Dehradun Halted Amid Chaos

Mumbai, May 21: Indian Punjabi singer Jasmine Sandlas has been actively performing concerts following her appearances in the films Dhuraandhar an

Jasmine Sandlas Concert in Dehradun Halted Due to Crowd Chaos

Mumbai, May 21: Indian Punjabi singer Jasmine Sandlas has been actively performing since her appearances in the films Dhuraandhar and Dhuraandhar

Ongoing Dialogue with Pakistan, But Trusting the U.S. Remains Challenging: Ismail Bagheri

Tehran, May 21: Irans Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Ismail Bagheri, stated that communication between Iran and the United States continues throu

Trump Signals Potential Shift in U.S. Policy Towards Cuba

Washington, May 21: President Donald Trump has hinted at a possible change in U.S. policy regarding Cuba. He defended his administrations handlin

Over 10,000 Kedarnath Pilgrims Rescued After Massive Landslide in Rudraprayag

Continuous rockfalls, heavy rainfall, darkness, and challenging mountainous terrain created a highly difficult situation for the stranded travell

Voting begins for re-polling in Falta Assembly seat in West Bengal

Polling for the Falta Assembly seat was held in the second phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections on April 29; after large-scale irregularit

Tributes Paid to Rajiv Gandhi on His Death Anniversary

New Delhi, May 21: On the death anniversary of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, Congress leaders gathered at his memorial, Veer Bhoomi, near R

Jenna Ortega to Star in Leos Carax's Next Film 'Lily May B'

Produced by French producer Hugo Selignac under Chi-Fou-Mi Productions, a Mediawan banner, the film is described through a cryptic synopsis as a

Musk Eyes Wall Street Record with SpaceX IPO

If successful, the listing of the rocket and satellite giant would dwarf any IPO in history and cement Musk's status as one of the most consequen

Silver Heart Offered at Sanwaliya Seth Temple

Udaipur, May 21 (Udaipur Kiran) A devotee family offered a silver heart and a silver tubewell at the famous Sanwaliya Seth temple after the succ

Violence Erupts During Wedding Procession in Mathura; Elderly Woman Injured

Mathura, May 21: A wedding procession in Narhauli village turned chaotic due to a dispute, leading to a violent stone-pelting incident. An elderl

Re-Polling Underway in Falta Amid Tight Security

Kolkata, May 21: Re-polling has commenced for the Falta assembly seat in the South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. Long queues of voters wer

Defeat of delimitation Bill is south Indias loss: Nara Lokesh

The vote against Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill has placed southern States at a disadvantage Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Telangana and Andhra Prade

Trump Issues Strong Warning to Iran During Coast Guard Academy Graduation

Washington, May 21: President Donald Trump delivered a powerful address at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy graduation ceremony, praising the graduat

Re-Elections in Falta: Long Lines of Voters Amid Tight Security

Kolkata, May 21: Re-elections for the Falta assembly seat in West Bengals South 24 Parganas district have commenced. Voters have been seen formin

Mumbai Cyber Police Achieves Major Milestone: 101 Crore Rupees Saved from Cyber Fraud in Five Months

Mumbai, May 21: The Mumbai Cyber Police have scored another significant victory in their fight against digital fraud. From January to May 2026, t

Congress Joins Tamil Nadu Cabinet After 59 Years, Two MLAs to Take Oath

Chennai, May 21: For the first time in nearly six decades, Congress is set to become a part of the Tamil Nadu Cabinet. Two party MLAs will take t

KKR Keeps Playoff Hopes Alive with Thrilling Win Over MI in IPL 2026

New Delhi, May 21: In a gripping encounter of IPL 2026, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) triumphed over Mumbai Indians (MI) by four wickets. This vict

Falta repolling: Voting begins in Bengal's high-stakes seat amid tight security

Falta, which falls within Abhishek Banerjees bastion of Diamond Harbour, reflected the intense on-ground political heat during the West Bengal As

Centre reviews Ebola preparedness as death toll crosses 100 in Congo

MSME Growth Conclave in Vijayawada on May 25

The initiative will be unveiled during the MSME Growth Conclave scheduled to be held at Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Kala Vedika in Vijayawada on May 25.

Trump's revenge tour against Republicans could cost the party in November

Donald Trump is purging Republican politicians who have not shown him loyalty. This strategy energizes his core supporters. However, some Republi

Shocking Double Murder in New Delhi: Mother and Son Stabbed to Death

New Delhi, May 21: A chilling incident unfolded late Wednesday night in the Govindpuri area of New Delhi, where a mother and her son were brutall

Cubas President Defends Raul Castro Against US Allegations

Havana, May 21: Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel has come to the defense of Raul Castro, the leader of the Cuban Revolution, following accusatio

Woman held over bid to murder another woman for gold in Manipal

The Manipal police registered a case for offences under Sections 109 (attempt to murder) and 309(4) (robbery) of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

CM offers sarey on behalf of TTD to Goddess Gangamma in Kuppam

The Chief Minister and his wife perform special rituals and offer prayers

Gang Rivalry Sparks Firing in Udaipur

Udaipur, May 21 (Udaipur Kiran) Panic gripped the Hathipol area of Udaipur after six miscreants allegedly opened fire on three youths late on We

Polling begins for Falta assembly constituency by-election in West Bengal

Falta polling begins: Voting is underway for the Falta assembly seat re-election in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district. The repoll was orde

Trump, Netanyahu had tense phone call on future of Iran war: reports

US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a tense phone call regarding the war on Iran. Washington favors a de

US envoy Sergio Gor hints at big things in India-US nuclear energy partnership

India calls out Pakistans long-tainted record of genocidal acts at UNSC

Harish Parvathaneni's remarks came after Pakistans representative raised the issue of Jammu and Kashmir at the debate.

China's Xi may visit North Korea as early as next week: Report

Chinese President Xi Jinping might visit North Korea next week. This visit could see him mediating between US President Donald Trump and North Ko

Gold price, silver rate today: How will gold, silver move on Thursday?

U.S. Treasury yields and oil prices fell as hopes increased that the U.S. is nearing a deal with Iran to end the war in the Middle East, while ma

Indias deepening dowry crisis; Ola Electric narrows quarterly loss

According to data from the Crime in India 2024 report by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), India recorded 5,737 dowry deaths in 2024.

Telangana weather today: IMD issues severe heatwave alert for 14 districts, Hyderabad temperature to touch 43 degrees; rainfall likely

Telangana heatwave alert: Telangana faces a severe heatwave as the IMD issues a red alert for 14 districts, with temperatures potentially reachin

International Tea Day 2026: How to brew the perfect cup of Darjeeling tea? We find out at Flurys Kolkata

From water temperature and brewing time to why milk should never enter the cup, a senior steward at Kolkatas iconic tearoom walks us through the

Re-Elections Underway in Falta, West Bengal Amid Security Concerns

Kolkata, May 21: Re-elections are taking place today in the Falta assembly constituency of South 24 Parganas, West Bengal. All 285 polling booths

US Forces Board Iranian Oil Tanker Amid Blockade Breach Suspicion

US Central Command said on social media that the M/T Celestial Sea was searched and redirected after being suspected of trying to head to an Iran

Quote of the day by Richard Feynman: The first principle is that you must not fool yourself and you are the easiest person to... a powerful reminder about self-deception, critical thinking, personal growth, and why facing the truth is often the hardest part of becoming wiser

Quote of the day by Richard Feynman: Richard Feynman quote on self-deception still shapes modern thinking, leadership, science, and personal grow

Trumps $1.776 billion IRS settlement sparks debate as critics question legality of the compensation fund

A major legal settlement involving Donald Trump and the IRS faces scrutiny. A $1.776 billion fund for alleged weaponization and a ban on auditing

NIA arrests Kolkata resident for spying for Pak on espionage charges

Authorities from the National Investigation Agency (NIA) have arrested a man in Kolkata, believed to be involved in a dangerous espionage ring ta

Bribery Case Twist: ASI Sunil Vishnoi Accused of Torturing Youth for Cash

Udaipur, May 21, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran) New details have emerged in the bribery case involving suspended ASI Sunil Vishnoi of Pratapnagar police s

Quote of the day by the greatest painter Vincent Van Gogh: 'I don't know anything with certainty, but...'- The influential painters Starry Night dream still inspires the world

Vincent van Gogh, despite battling loneliness, poverty, and mental suffering, found wonder in the night sky, transforming it into swirling, emoti

West Bengal re-election Live News Updates: Falta votes again under heavy security after EC flags subversion of democracy

Encounter in Etah: Police Clash with Transformer Thieves, One Injured, Another Arrested

Etah, May 21: In a late-night encounter on Wednesday, police in Etah, Uttar Pradesh, clashed with suspected thieves, resulting in one suspect bei

Oil prices today: Why are International oil rates rising after two days of losses?

Oil price today: Brent crude futures rose 81 cents, or 0.77 per cent, to $105.83 a barrel, and U.S. West Texas Intermediate futures were up 97 ce

Trump to sign order on AI oversight as security fears mount among supporters

President Trump is expected to sign an executive order on AI and cybersecurity, establishing a voluntary framework for developers to share new mo

Florida Lyft Driver Accused Of Using AI-Generated Photos To Claim Fake Damage Fees From Riders

A Florida Lyft driver used AI-generated photos to falsely charge riders extra cleaning fees.

Business Insider CEO Barbara Peng to depart end June

Business Insider CEO Barbara Peng is stepping down by the end of next month to pursue new opportunities driven by technological change. Christian

Caps, Cold Water, ORS: Delhi's Heat Relief Vans See Rush As City Sizzles At 46 Degrees

The relief vans have been deployed across all 13 districts of Delhi under the government's Heat Action Plan 2026 and are operating daily during p

Airbnb expands into hotels, cars, groceries

Airbnb, facing tighter local regulations on short-term home rentals, announced Wednesday it is adding boutique hotels, car rentals and grocery de

U.S. stock market prediction for Thursday: S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq, Russell 2000 eye positive trading

U.S. stock market bounced back after pressure eased on Wall Street from the bond market and oil prices gave back some of their big gains.

Morning Digest: Congress to join Tamil Nadus first coalition government in decades today; Marco Rubio to visit India on May 23, and more

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Power Shutdown in Several Areas of Udaipur Today 21 May

Udaipur, May 21, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran) Electricity supply will remain suspended in several areas of Udaipur on Wednesday due to scheduled mainten

India calls out Pakistan's 'long-tainted record of genocidal acts' at UNSC

India has strongly criticized Pakistan at the UN Security Council. India highlighted Pakistan's history of genocidal acts. It stated that Pakista

What Is REIT? How Investors Earn From Real Estate Without Buying Property

A REIT (short for Real Estate Investment Trust) allows people to invest in income-generating commercial properties without directly owning them.

Aston Villa Win Europa League to End 30-Year Trophy Drought

It has been a memorable finish to the campaign for Villa, who sealed qualification for next season's Champions League with a win against Liverpoo

Quote of the Day by Selena Gomez: 'Never look back. If Cinderella had looked back...'- Who Says singer's Cinderella quote still inspires millions because its really about moving forward

Selena Gomez's famous quote about Cinderella offers a powerful message on letting go. It highlights the importance of not looking back to find ha

BJP government snatching reservation of PDA in U.P., alleges Akhilesh

Akhilesh Yadav, who released a Samajwadi Audit Report regarding the misappropriation of reservation quotas, alleged that the scams and corruption

Morning Brief Podcast: TCS Nashik, NCW's Findings & The POSH Failure

Iran warns any renewed conflict with the US could spread 'far beyond the Middle East'

Iran said on Wednesday it was examining a new US proposal to end the Middle East war, as President Donald Trump described the talks as being on t

India, South Korea Sign Pact On Defence, Cyber, Training Cooperation

The agreements India and South Korea were exchanged on promoting cooperation in the field of Defence Cyber; training between India's National Def

PM Modi Receives Prestigious Agricola Medal in Rome

Rome, May 21: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was awarded the prestigious Agricola Medal at a ceremony held at the Food and Agriculture Organization

7,400 stores, $147 billion fortune, zero interviews; meet the most powerful man in fashion you never see

Amancio Ortega built the Zara empire from a small clothing job in Spain to a global retail business worth billions. Today, Inditex operates in mo

Delhi Police nabs 89 individuals in month-long crackdown on cybercrime

Raids and arrests in different States in April part of probes into digital arrests, investment frauds, APK file scams, fake dating memberships, a

Rising Autoz opens Piaggio 2-wheeler dealership in Jammu

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 20: Rising Autoz Private Limited today opened the authorized Piaggio Vehicles Private Limited two-wheeler deal

Expedite formation of Delhi Ridge Management Board: NGT

DRMB should be constituted and will proceed with the assigned work as expeditiously as possible, the NGT order dated May 18 said

Is Meta opening WhatsApp to rival AI chatbots just to avoid tougher EU action? Here's what happened

Meta has offered rival AI chatbots limited free access to WhatsApp in Europe, with charges to be implemented after a usage threshold is met. This

Indias peak power demand hits all-time high for 3rd straight day

Completely Unacceptable: EU Slams Israel Over Gaza Activists' Treatment

The European Commission found the treatment of the Gaza flotilla activists shown in a video released by Israel's National Security Minister Itama

Fortis Hospital Amritsar saves woman from septic shock, multi-organ failure

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 20: Fortis Hospital Amritsar successfully treated a 46-year-old woman suffering from septic shock, acute kidne

SMVDU inks MoU with PNB

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 20: Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU) here today inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Punjab

Landslide blocks Kedarnath road; 10,000 stranded pilgrims rescued

Elon Musk's SpaceX Is About To Go Public. Here's How It Works

Elon Musk's SpaceX filed publicly for its hotly anticipated US initial public offering on Wednesday, moving the firm closer to what could be the

AJHLA claims continuous neglect of Jammu in tourism development

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 20: , in a meeting here today, expressed concern over the deteriorating coAll Jammu Hotels and Lodges Associat

PM Modi to chair ministers meeting on governance, reforms today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair a crucial meeting of the Union council of ministers on Thursday. Discussions will revolve around ministry

India wont tolerate any form of nuclear blackmail: Rajnath in Seoul

NEW DELHI, May 20 : India and South Korea on Wednesday signed key agreements to shore up cooperation in defence cyberspace and military training,

Arsenal how the title was won

The road to success was anything but smooth

Meloni thanks Modi for Melody during Italy visit

ROME, May 20 : Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for gifting her Melody toffees, reviving the light-hearted Mel

No new hydel projects on Ganga in Uttarakhand: Govt

A look back at Operation Sarpvinash

K D Maini kdmainipoonch@gmail.com Hill Kaka is a lost inhabited village in the foothills of Tatakutti (15,650 ft), the highest peak of the Pir Pa

SpaceX IPO filing: Massive AI spending, future ambitions and Starlink expansion-Will SpaceXs awaited IPO make Elon Musk the worlds first trillionaire?

SpaceX has filed for its long-awaited public stock offering. The company revealed its finances, board members, and ambitious plans for space expl

Malvika, Ashmita, Devika progress to second round; Lakshya, Prannoy out

Malvika will face Denmark's eighth seed Line Hjmark Kjaersfeldt, while Ashmita takes on Malaysia's Goh Jin Wei next

From Hard Work to Heartbreak: The NEET 2026 Collapse

B. S. Dara bsdara@gmail.com India can launch satellites into space, build digital payment systems admired across the world, and speak proudly of

LIV cash crunch hits Asian Tour as Korea Open prize money cut

The LIV injection would have pushed the total prize fund from around $1 million (KRW 1.4billion) to a record $1.5 million for the historic tourna

The Export-Import Paradox of Bhartiya Talent

Rachna Vinod rvbooks25@gmail.com Every year, lots of brightest minds of our country, go to the world and the world welcomes them with open arms.

Discrimination with Dentists Dental Surgeons Deserve Equal Administrative Opportunities in Healthcare

Dr Sameer Maqbool maqboolsameer@gmail.com The healthcare system can progress only when every professional working within it is given equal respec

US-Iran talks: Pak interior minister in Tehran again

ISLAMABAD, May 20: Pakistans Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi travelled to Tehran for the second time within a week as Islamabad intensified diplom