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Petrol, diesel prices hiked for fourth time in 10 days; latest by over 2.50

Petrol crosses 100/litre mark in Delhi

Ebola Cases in Congo's East Climb Over 900: Authorities

Authorities had previously announced more than 700 suspected Ebola cases, and more than 170 suspected deaths, mostly in Ituri province, where the

Petrol, diesel prices hiked for fourth time in 10 days; latest by about 2.80

Petrol crosses 100/litre mark in Delhi

Morning Digest: Petrol, diesel prices hiked for the fourth time in 10 days; Trump tempers expectations of a West Asia deal with Iran, and more

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Trump says any Iran deal will involve 'no cash', differ from Obama-era agreement

Donald Trump outlined his vision for a future Iran deal. He emphasized no financial concessions would be made, contrasting it with the Obama admi

Burning of Rahul Gandhi in effigy sparks tension in Sirkazhi

Deputy Superintendent of Police Saravanan, Inspector of Police Kamal Raj and other police personnel rushed to the spot and attempted to remove th

Very Proud: Axar Patel After DC Beat KKR by 40 Runs

Reflecting on the team's recent performances during the post-match presentation, Axar praised the character shown in the closing stages of the ca

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Iran war: Vessels carrying Middle East oil, LNG exit Hormuz, head for Pakistan, China

An LNG tanker, Fuwairit, is exiting the Strait of Hormuz for Pakistan. A supertanker, Eagle Verona, carrying Iraqi crude for China, has also left

'Holding centres' for illegal immigrants in West Bengal districts

Ram Charan apologises after calling Bumrah footballer

Genuine human error Ram Charan has apologised to Indian cricketer Jasprit Bumrah after mistakenly referring to him as a footballer during an even

Idris Elba reacts to rumours of portraying next James Bond

Hollywood actor Idris Elba has finally cleared the air surrounding reports of him being considered to play the next James Bond. The actor has bee

Quote of the day by John D Rockefeller: 'If you want to succeed you should strike out on new paths, rather than...' Life lessons on success, hard work and human nature by American industrialist and philanthropist

Quote of the day by John D Rockefeller talks about taking new paths to achieve success instead of following accepted methods. The quote explains

Black Warrant, The Ba***ds Of Bollywood bag top honours

Aryan Khans directorial The Ba***ds Of Bollywood and Vikramaditya Motwanes Black Warrant dominated the winners list of the 7th edition of the Scr

Indian Railways Declares 155 Trains High-Speed, Enhances Benefits for Staff

Prayagraj, May 25: Indian Railways has announced exciting news for its employees. The Railway Board has released a list of 155 modern trains, inc

How to Secure a Confirmed Train Ticket Without an Agent: Easy Steps Explained

Mumbai, May 25: Train Ticket Booking Tips: Railway passengers often face challenges when booking train tickets. While many book their tickets wel

Motorola Moto G37 Power vs Samsung Galaxy M17: Which Budget Smartphone Reigns Supreme?

Mumbai, May 25: The Motorola Moto G37 Power and Samsung Galaxy M17 cater to distinct budget smartphone audiences. One prioritizes exceptional bat

Big B greets fans, putting health rumours to rest

Superstar Amitabh Bachchan has once again delighted fans as he stepped out of Jalsa, to continue his long-standing tradition of Sunday darshan. S

African proverb of the day: 'A mans ruin lies in his...' Life lessons on success, downfall, human nature and why is it crucial to speak wisely

African proverb of the day highlights the message behind the saying, A mans ruin lies in his tongue. The proverb explains how careless speech, go

Aadhaar Card Update Rules: How to Change Your Address, DOB, and Mobile Number

Mumbai, May 25: The Aadhaar card has become an essential part of our identity. Without it, many daily tasks can come to a halt. The Aadhaar card

Padres Secure 2-0 Victory Over Athletics with Stellar Defense

San Diego, May 25: The San Diego Padres triumphed over the Oakland Athletics with a 2-0 win at Petco Park on Saturday, thanks to an impressive de

Caleb Williams Faces Pivotal Challenge Against Josh Allen in 2026 Showdown

Mumbai, May 25: Josh Allen has emerged as the model for quarterback development in the NFL over the past few years. He wasnt the top quarterback

Xiaomi Smart Band 11 Emerges in Certification Databases, Hinting at Global Launch

Mumbai, May 25: Xiaomi appears to be gearing up for the global release of its next Smart Band model. A new wearable, identified by the model numb

Minor League Update: Highlights from May 25, 2026

Mumbai, May 25: Hickorys game was postponed due to rain. Meanwhile, Hub City played two games. In Game One, Ismael Agreda struggled, allowing sev

Pittsburgh Pirates Face Off Against Toronto Blue Jays in Game #53

Toronto, May 25: The Pittsburgh Pirates are set to take on the Toronto Blue Jays today at the Rogers Centre. This matchup features a pitching due

Lenovo Launches IdeaPad Slim 5i Featuring Intel Wildcat Lake Processors and 120Hz Display

Mumbai, May 25: Lenovo has introduced a new 15-inch laptop, the IdeaPad Slim 5i (model 15IWC11). This model recently appeared on the companys pro

TCL Unveils Thunderobot 25Q5A Gaming Monitor with Impressive 1080p 300Hz Mini LED Display

Beijing, May 25: TCLs FFALCON has launched its latest gaming monitor, the Thunderobot 25Q5A, in China. This 24.5-inch display is designed for hig

Weather Alert for Delhi-NCR: Rain and Dust Storms Expected Soon

New Delhi, May 25: An intense heatwave is currently affecting central and northwestern India, including Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and the Delhi-NCR r

Indias economy likely ended FY26 on firm footing despite worsening Iran war impact

India's economy finished fiscal year 2026 strongly. Growth in the March quarter was boosted by domestic demand, agriculture, and services. Econom

World holds breath as US, Iran close in on deal

US and Iran are reportedly nearing a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with senior American officials indicating progress despite President Tr

Lewis Hamilton Faces Power Failure Amid Ferraris Internal Struggles in Montreal

Montreal, May 25: The 2026 Canadian Grand Prix is turning into a gripping spectacle, but a serious issue has struck the Scuderia Ferrari garage.

Guardians Triumph Over Phillies 3-1, Marking Eighth Win in Nine Games

Philadelphia, May 25: Rhys Hoskins delivered a crucial RBI double in the sixth inning, while Travis Bazzana added a homer in the eighth, leading

UCLAs Megan Grant Leads NCAA Home Run Race After Oklahoma Upset

Los Angeles, May 25: UCLA softball has been in a fierce competition with Oklahoma for the NCAA single-season team home run record. The top hitter

Do not rush into deal, there can be no mistakes: Trump

Cairo, May 24: The United States is close to reaching a deal with Iran that would end the war, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and see Iran give up i

24 die in Paks Balochistan shuttle train explosion

Karachi, May 24: At least 24 people are feared dead and many injured after a powerful explosion ripped through a shuttle train in Pakistans Baloc

UKs navy prepares to clear mines in the Strait while awaiting peace deal

Aboard The RFA Lyme Bay, May 24: Aboard the RFA Lyme Bay docked off the coast of Gibraltar, hundreds of British sailors are waiting to be deploye

Mercedes teen star Kimi Antonelli wins the Canadian GP for his 4th straight F1 victory

Antonelli opened a 43-point lead over Russell in the season standings through five of 22 stops. After Russell won the season-opener race in Austr

An anti-government protester taunts riot police during a rally led by Serbias protesting university students

An anti-government protester taunts riot police during a rally led by Serbias protesting university students who are pushing for major political

Traders of Central Lal Chowk call on LG

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 24: A delegation of Traders Association Central Lal Chowk, Srinagar led by its President Feroz Ahmad Baba c

Sakeena visits Budgam victims family, expresses solidarity

*Calls for strict punishment to culprits Excelsior Correspondent BUDGAM, May 24: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Ed

Punjab & Sind Bank Employees Union holds triennial conference

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 24: The triennial conference of the Punjab & Sind Bank Employees Union, Jammu & Kashmir, affiliated with the A

In J&K, healing the festering wound of drug addiction

Ajay Singh I knew his name before I knew what heroin could do to a person. He was from Ghazipur, one of the brightest students in our hostel at B

Nayyar Electrodes organises business meet with dealers

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 24: Aimed to bring together dealers and in recognition of working for the last more than 30 years, Nayyar E

Is Dogra pride lacking in bureaucrats and school owners?

Maj Gen SK Sharma shiv_k_sharma@yahoo.co.in Members of around 15 Dogra organizations met in Jammu some time back to discuss the reasons for lack

RSS-Pak tango on fresh peace effort?

Anil Anand a.anil.anand@gmail.com Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), mentor and strong umbilical link of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP),

Arun Saw Accuses Rahul Gandhi of Spreading Rumors in India

Raipur, May 25: Arun Saw, the Deputy Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, has accused Rahul Gandhi of spreading rumors across the country. He stated t

Quote of the day by Jane Fonda: 'When you can't remember why you're hurt, that's when you're...' Life lessons on pain, inner peace and happiness by American actor and political activist

Quote of the day by Jane Fonda focuses on pain, healing, inner peace and emotional recovery. The quote explains how people slowly move beyond pai

Global Health Issues Addressed at the 79th World Health Assembly

Beijing, May 25: The 79th World Health Assembly concluded on May 23 in Geneva, Switzerland. Over six days, member countries passed more than 20 d

Key Meeting Between Ajit Doval and Marco Rubio Focuses on India-U.S. Strategic Partnership

New Delhi, May 25: U.S. Secretary of State and National Security Advisor Marco Rubio met with Indias National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Sund

Experts Discuss Advancing the Community of Shared Future for Mankind in Chengdu

Chengdu, May 25: A significant forum aimed at strengthening the spirit of the Community of Shared Future for Mankind was held on May 23 in Chengd

10 drown while collecting mussels in river in Karnataka, PM condoles deaths

KARWAR (Karnataka), May 24: At least 10 members of a family, including seven women, drowned while two others were reported missing after a group

Rescuers race to find survivors after a deadly Chinese coal mine blast kills at least 82

BEIJING (China), May 24 : Rescuers in northern China looked for survivors Sunday after the countrys deadliest coal mine explosion in recent years

Archer powers RR into IPL playoffs with 30-run win over MI

MUMBAI, May 24:Rajasthan Royals rode on Jofra Archers all-round brilliance to book the fourth and final play-off berth with a 30-run victory over

Ladakh LG launches ecological restoration project to reclaim barren land

Excelsior Correspondent LEH, May 24: In the wake of an unprecedented pace of land degradation in Ladakh, Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena h

Amit Shah says UCC will not affect tribals, urges community not to fall for conspiracies

NEW DELHI, May 24 : Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday asserted that the proposed Uniform Civil Code (UCC) will not affect tribals in any wa

Terrorists kill 4 peace committee members in northwest Pakistan

PESHAWAR, May 24 : Terrorists killed four members of a local peace committee in an ambush in northwest Pakistan on Sunday, police said. The incid

Madhya Pradesh Waqf Board Strengthened Under CM Mohan Yadavs Leadership

Bhopal, May 25: Under the guidance of Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, the Madhya Pradesh Waqf Board has taken significant steps to enhance the legal

Handoo, Saraf get key SAWF roles; India to host 2027 South Asian Wushu Cship

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, May 24: Bhupender Singh Bajwa, President of the Wushu Association of India, has been unanimously elected Pr

India to purchase USD 500 billion worth of US goods over five years: Marco Rubio

NEW DELHI, May 24: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday said India has committed to purchasing $500 billion worth of US goods over the nex

CM visits residence of MP Er Rashid, expresses condolences

Excelsior Correspondent LANGATE (HANDWARA), May 24: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today visited the residence of Member of Parliament Er Rashid an

Nabin invokes WB-style agitation, warns against complacency in Karnataka

BENGALURU, May 24 : In a politically charged message drawing clear strategic parallels with West Bengal, BJP National President Nitin Nabin on Su

China-Nepal team extracts first full-depth ice core from Everest summit

BEIJING, May 24: A joint China-Nepal scientific expedition has completed the first full-depth ice core drilling at the summit of Mt Everest to co

Nicolas Cage Emphasizes the Importance of Diverse Roles in Acting

Los Angeles, May 25: Hollywood actor Nicolas Cage has expressed his desire to avoid being typecast in a single role. He made this statement durin

Wrestlers Mansi Lather, Kajal, Sumit strike gold

Da Nang (Vietnam), May 24: Indias stellar run continued at the U23 Asian Wrestling Championships as Mansi Lather, Kajal and Sumit clinched gold m

Shillong LS by-poll-o susana UDP candidate-ko manjaengama?

SHILLONG: Batanggimin bilsirango United Democratic Party (UDP), Meghalaya adoko bilakbatsranggipa regional party-rangoni dolsa ongachim indiba da

Telangana Accelerates Rice Procurement Process by End of May

Hyderabad, May 25: Telanganas Minister for Civil Supplies, Uttam Kumar Reddy, has directed officials to complete the rice procurement process by

Sonibar walo mikka balwa tarakanganichi Tura-ni Ringre jolo

Sonibar walo mikka balwa tarakanganichi Tura-ni Ringre jolo, 33 KV line-ko bol pangsa bedapaha.

GH-o mikka balwa tarakanga

Tura Ringre-o bijoli line-ko bol bedapa TURA: Batanggimin sal somoirangonin Garo Hills-ni dingtang dingtang biaprango, mikka kimpretani baksa mik

NRAI names 22-member squad for Munich WC

New Delhi, May 24: India will field a 22-member squad at the ISSF Rifle/Pistol World Cup in Munich from May 24 to 31, with double Olympic medalli

Advanced MRI, PET-Scan in GMCs unlikely soon due to financial, procedural hurdles

Patients to rely on costly private diagnostic centres *Lack of Nuclear Medicine Deptt, manpower add uncertainty Mohinder Verma JAMMU, May 24: The

The Melodic Legacy of Laxmikant: A Tribute to the Musical Maestro

Mumbai, May 25: The melodies of Chahunga Main Tujhe Sanjh Savere and Hansata Hua Noorani Chehra continue to resonate, reminding us of the two mus

All Garo Hills SSA School Teachers Association (AGHSSASTA)-ni dilgiparang

All Garo Hills SSA School Teachers Association (AGHSSASTA)-ni dilgiparang, adokni Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma-na mande rapilskaaniko dakenga.

Jammu gets respite from heatwave as cloudy skies, light showers bring relief

*After several days, max temp dips below normal Govind Sharma JAMMU, May 24: After days of intense heat and uncomfortable weather conditions, Jam

Hideout busted in Baramulla

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 24: Police today busted a terrorist hideout and recovered a cache of explosive materials in Nilsar Kandi ar

Women athletes participate in the 10,000m race walk during the 29th National Senior Athletics Federation Competition

Women athletes participate in the 10,000m race walk during the 29th National Senior Athletics Federation Competition, at Birsa Munda Stadium, in

SPF-ko ragatanina CM-ko mittelpile SSA skigiparang program-ko ongata

TURA: Adokni dingtang dingtang gadango skigiparangna Structured Pay Framework (SPF) ba bimang done dormaharangko onna jaku dechakatahani gimin So

US close to deal with Iran

CAIRO, May 24: The United States is close to reaching a deal with Iran that would end the war, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and see Iran give up i

NIA ascertaining supply chain of US GoPro Camera

PAHALGAM, May 24: Even as the NIA has filed a comprehensive chargesheet in the Pahalgam terror attack, investigators are aggressively tracing a g

Minor girl found dead ; police suspects rape, murder

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 24: A 12-year-old girl from Galwanpora in Budgam district, who went missing late Friday night, was found de

Iran Assures World: President Pagehshkian Declares No Interest in Nuclear Weapons

Tehran, May 25: Iranian President Masoud Pagehshkian stated on Sunday that Iran is ready to assure the world that it does not seek to develop nuc

Suspect dead after firing near White House

WASHINGTON, May 24: A man who opened fire yesterday near a White House security checkpoint is dead after being shot by officers who returned fire

Searches enter Day 2 in Rajouri area

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 24: Security forces continued search operations and strengthened the cordon in Gambhir Mugalan and surrounding

NEET paper leak accused sent to jail

NEW DELHI, May 24: A Delhi court on Sunday sent accused Shubham Khairnar to judicial custody till June 6 in the NEET paper leak case. Special Jud

Tribal Welfare & Jan Sunwai Camps organised in Kishtwar

Excelsior Correspondent KISHTWAR, May 24: In continuation to the 7-day Mega IEC Campaign Jan Bhagidaari Sabse Door-Sabse Pehle, the district admi

Power Outages Disrupt Daily Life in Uttar Pradesh Amid Heatwave

Lucknow, May 25: Severe heat and a relentless heatwave have plunged several districts in Uttar Pradesh into a prolonged power outage crisis. Resi

Tragic Incident in Karnataka: President, Vice President, and PM Modi Express Condolences and Announce Compensation

New Delhi, May 25: A tragic incident in the Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka has resulted in the loss of eight lives. President Droupadi Murm

Rajasthan Royals Secure Playoff Spot; Captain Riyan Parag Reflects on Missed Opportunities

Mumbai, May 25: Rajasthan Royals (RR) have qualified for the IPL 2026 playoffs. On Sunday, they defeated Mumbai Indians (MI) by 30 runs at Wankhe

Quote of the day by Jean-Jacques Rousseau: 'The world of reality has its limits; the world of imagination is...' Life lessons on growth, success and human nature by Swiss-born philosopher and writer

Quote of the day by Jean-Jacques Rousseau continues to inspire discussions on imagination, human nature, freedom and growth. Rousseau believed im

Maulana Shahabuddin Bareilly on Vande Mataram: A Song of Freedom, Not Imposed

Bareilly, May 25: Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Bareilly responded to Uttar Pradesh Minister Om Prakash Rajbhars statement regarding Vande Mataram. H

Assams BJP Government Focuses on Development and Good Governance: Pabitra Margherita

New Delhi, May 25: Pabitra Margherita, the Union Minister of State for External Affairs, stated on Sunday that the BJP-led government in Assam is