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Parul University introduces Lakshya 2047: Center for Future Skills for a Skillful Vision

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 22: Looking forward towards the future of innovations and education, Parul University today unveiled Lakshya 2

Bihar ATS Arrests Man for Alleged Links with Pakistani Operatives

Patna, May 23: In a significant operation, the Bihar Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested a man from Muzaffarpur for allegedly maintaining con

TFoJ demands international connectivity, round the clock airport operations

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 22: A meeting of the Tourism Federation of Jammu (TFoJ) was convened to deliberate upon the prevailing situati

India Successfully Tests Short-Range Agni-1 Ballistic Missile

New Delhi, May 23: India has successfully conducted a test of the short-range ballistic missile Agni-1, enhancing its strategic capabilities. The

Li Qiang Chairs Regular State Council Meeting in Beijing

Beijing, May 23: Chinese Premier Li Qiang presided over a regular meeting of the State Council on May 21. The meeting focused on the development

Central Minister Supports Ban on Animal Sacrifice During Bakrid

Patna, May 23: Central Minister Satish Chandra Dubey has endorsed West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikaris decision to prohibit the sacrifice

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

Mens swimwear in India is having a hot boy summer

Tailored, tactile and travel-ready, Indias new wave of mens swimwear is redefining masculinity, one side-adjusted short at a time

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

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

NC Govt not involved in Sidhra demolitions: Farooq

No differences between NC, Cong Suhail Bhat Srinagar, May 22: National Conference president, Dr Farooq Abdullah today said the National Conferenc

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

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

SIA attaches terrorists land

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 22: The State Investigation Agency (SIA) Jammu today attached the immovable property measuring three marlas si

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

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

SC to hear PIL against CBSE's 3-language policy

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

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

Kohli tops T20 chart for 50-plus stands

HYDERABAD, May 22: Modern T20 cricket continues to be shaped by elite batting consistency, record-breaking partnerships and high-scoring encounte

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

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

US: Slight progress in Iran talks as war uncertainty grows

TEL AVIV, May 22: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Friday that talks with Iran had made slight progress, though he cautioned against overst

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

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

Wang Yi Engages in Talks with Moldovas Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister

Beijing, May 23: Wang Yi, a member of the CPC Central Committees Politburo and Chinas Foreign Minister, held discussions on May 21 with Moldovas

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

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

Centre, Ladakh representatives agree to create elected UT body

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

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

After benches differ on UAPA bail, SC refers question to larger bench

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

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

Hizbul & Al Badr chiefs join ISI men at burial of Pulwama mastermind Hamza Burhan in Pakistan

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