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Why authenticity still matters in content creation; Inflection Point Ventures stellar show

As Niharika Jain prepares for the Cannes red carpet, the creator and entrepreneur reflects on building a career rooted in authenticity, community

Xi Warns Trump on Taiwan at Beijing Summit

Trump arrived in China with accolades for his host, calling Xi a great leader and friend and extending an invitation to visit the White House in

Rich harvest caught in procurement tangle

As Telanganas rabi season enters a crucial phase, farmers are grappling with delayed crop procurement, shortage of transport vehicles and inadequ

PM Modi Embarks on Official UAE Visit to Strengthen Energy and Strategic Ties

New Delhi, May 15: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on an official visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Friday. The primary ai

Donald Trump says China wants to buy oil, soybeans from US

President Trump announced that China has agreed to purchase oil from the United States, a significant shift after previous tariff impacts. He als

Rajasthan ATS Launches Action Against Suspected Cross-Border Network; Seven Arrested

Jaipur, May 15: The Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has initiated a significant operation against a suspected terrorist and smuggling network linked t

Petrol, Diesel Price Hike LIVE: Petrol To Now Cost Rs 97 In Delhi, Rs 106 In Mumbai

Petrol, Diesel Price Hiked India LIVE Updates: The petrol will now cost Rs 97.77 per litre in Delhi, Rs 108.74 per litre in Kolkata, Rs 106.68 in

Petrol, diesel prices hiked by Rs 3 per litre each across India

Petrol and diesel prices were increased on Friday by Rs 3 per litre after state-owned oil firms ended a four-year record hiatus in rate revision.

US to Drop Graft Charges Against Indian Magnate Gautam Adani

With a business empire spanning coal, airports, cement and media, the chairman of Adani Group has been rocked in recent years by corporate fraud

Quote of the day by Alexander Pope: 'Blessed is the man who expects nothing, for he shall never be...' inspiring lessons on how to avoid disappointment in life and why expecting less brings more peace by The Rape of the Lock and The Dunciad poet

Quote of the day by Alexander Pope: Alexander Pope's quote highlights how unmet expectations lead to disappointment. The article explores how low

Trendline breakout and strong support zone signal rally in Graphite India: Shivangi Sarda

Petrol, Diesel Prices Hiked By Rs 3 Per Litre Each

NEW DELHI, May 15: Petrol and diesel prices on Friday were hiked by Rs 3 per litre each as oil companies passed on part of the spike in global en

From Musk to Huang; Beijing banquet brings together Trump, Xi and US corporate heavyweights

Morning Digest: U.S. to drop graft charges against Gautam Adani; Delhi HC Judge initiates contempt proceedings against AAP leaders, and more

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CIA Director Visits Cuba As Energy Crisis Deepens

The Central Intelligence Agency, at the heart of the decades-long struggle between the United States and Cuba, confirmed a Cuban government state

Bitcoin price (BTC USD) surges above $82,000 after major US crypto bill clears senate committee vote - here's what traders need to know about the Clarity Act

US crypto regulation bill Clarity Act explained: The Clarity Act, a significant US crypto market structure bill, advanced out of the Senate Banki

India News Live Updates: Petrol, diesel prices hiked by Rs 3/litre

Gautam Adani, nephew Sagar agree to pay $18 million total over US fraud Case

Gautam Adani and his nephew Sagar will pay $18 million to settle US Securities and Exchange Commission charges. The Adani Group faces allegations

Morning Brief Podcast: Can Bollywood's Big Boys Play The Microdrama Game?

US House narrowly rejects bid to rein in Trump Iran war powers

The U.S. House of Representatives narrowly rejected a resolution to halt the Iran war without congressional approval. The vote was tied, failing

Can PM Modi's UAE Visit Insulate India From Oil Shocks? What To Expect

PM Modi's 5-Nation Visit: It's expected that energy will dominate the conversation between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UAE President.

Remembering Revolutionary Sukadev: A Beacon of Freedom

New Delhi, May 15: Whenever the discussion of revolutionaries arises in the country, the tales of the bravery of Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, and Sukad

Bengalurus football-cricket crossover

Is football carving out a niche under the giant shadow of cricket in Bengaluru, and what in-stadia experience is attracting the enthusiasts? N. S

Trump and Xi set for second day of talks after Taiwan warning

President Donald Trump concluded his state visit to China. He met with President Xi Jinping. The visit featured business deals and discussions. P

African proverb of the day: 'To love someone who doesnt love you is like shaking a tree to make...' - this African saying explains the reality of unrequited love, why one-sided love hurts and life lessons on letting go and acceptance

African proverb of the day: One-sided love involves unreturned affection, leading to emotional imbalance and exhaustion. An African proverb illus

Regulator bars 366 foreign-flagged ships from hiring Indian seafarers

SC invokes spirituality to urge Kapur kin to settle row

Assam Police Seize Drugs Worth 21.36 Crore, Five Arrested

Guwahati, May 15: Assam police have seized drugs worth approximately 21.36 crore in a significant anti-narcotics operation, arresting five indivi

NEET leak probe: CBI sleuths zero in on potential insider role

MP firecracker factory blast: Death toll rises to 5; CM Yadav orders detailed probe

Quote of the day by Paulo Coelho: 'When you are enthusiastic about what you do, you feel this...' - life lessons on how enthusiasm drives success, positive mindset and why loving what you do changes everything by The Alchemist and The Pilgrimage author

Quote of the day by Paulo Coelho: Paulo Coelho highlights how enjoying your work fuels positive energy. This enthusiasm, not just success or mone

Mumbai Indians beat Punjab Kings by six wickets

DHARAMSHALA, May 14: Punjab Kings slumped to their fifth straight defeat, seriously hurting their playoff hopes, as Mumbai Indians cruised to a s

UP, MP, Chhattisgarh CMs meet Amit Shah in Delhi

NEW DELHI, May 14: Chief ministers of three BJP-ruled states Uttar Pradeshs Yogi Adityanath, Mohan Yadav of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarhs Vis

Painful reality of NEET paper leaks in India

Sanjay Kharoo The cancellation of NEET 2026 due to allegations of paper leakage has once again exposed the deep cracks in Indias examination syst

RCom case: CBI searches 7 sites across 3 cities

Submit data for renewal of MBBS seats by May 30, medical colleges told

Beyond Straight Teeth Orthodontics and the Bigger Picture of Health

Dr Akshay Gupta drakshay.ortho@gmail.com Every year on May 15, orthodontists and dental professionals across the globe observe World Orthodontic

Shiv-Parvati Mela at Moungri

Ashok Sharma ashoksharma23may@gmail.com Fairs and melas have, for centuries, formed the vibrant heartbeat of Indias socio-cultural and religious

5 Italians Die In Scuba Diving Tragedy In Maldives

Five Italians have died in a scuba diving accident in the Maldives, Italy's foreign ministry said on Thursday, with security forces in the Indian

The slowest-looking plant on Earth is evolving faster than scientists expected heres how

Cactus evolving faster than expected explained: New research reveals cacti are evolving and creating new species at a surprisingly fast rate, cha

Sakeena recalls late educationists contribution to education sector

GBHSS Gandhi Nagar named after Kuldip Kumar Badyal Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 14: Minister for Education, Social Welfare, Health and Medi

West Asia crisis: Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi seeks BRICS condemnation of Israel, US

NEW DELHI, May 14: Iran is a victim of illegal expansionism and warmongering, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Thursday urging the

RSS call for Pakistan dialogue big move: Abdullah

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 14: National Conference president Dr Farooq Abdullah today welcomed recent remarks by a senior Rashtriya Sw

Lavrov gets an exclusive audience with Modi, Araghchi meets Doval

111 killed, 72 injured as storm, rain batter UP; relief work underway

LUCKNOW, May 14: At least 111 people were killed and 72 injured after a strong storm and heavy rain pounded several districts of Uttar Pradesh, u

Cabinet approves SDH Hazratbal upgradation under relaxed norms

Rs 361 cr ISWM project to come up at Achan Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 14: The Council of Ministers, under the chairmanship of Chief Mi

NEET paper leak: 5 remanded in CBI custody, 2 more arrested; aspirant allegedly commits suicide in UP

NEW DELHI, May 14 : The CBI on Thursday secured the custody of five persons arrested in the NEET-UG exam leak case and apprehended two more suspe

Northern Army Commander reviews operational preparedness along LoC

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 14: Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Northern Command, today visited

Uttarakhand Police files chargesheet in first triple talaq, halala case under UCC

HARIDWAR, May 14 : Uttarakhand Police on Thursday filed the countrys first chargesheet under the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in a case pertaining to

Jugal chairs DISHA meeting, reviews progress of schemes

Excelsior Correspondent SAMBA, May 14: Member of Parliament Jugal Kishore Sharma today chaired the District Development Coordination and Monitori

SIR Phase-3 in 16 states & 3 UTs, including Delhi

Delhi court orders OpIndia to remove articles on Swati Chaturvedi

The court held that the continued circulation of the pieces could cause serious and irreparable injury to her professional reputation while the d

Sinner Advances to Italian Open Semifinals by Defeating Rublev

Rome, May 15: World number one player Jannik Sinner secured his place in the semifinals of the Italian Open by defeating Andrey Rublev with a sco

From slums of Rajouri to Asian Gold: teen boxer creates history for J&K

Ranjit Thakur JAMMU/RAJOURI, May 14: In a remarkable story of grit, resilience and sporting excellence, 14-year-old Mohd Yasser from Rajouri has

60 humans trafficked in J&K in 2024: NCRB report

Forced labour, coerced marriages, sexual exploitation among reasons Bivek Mathur JAMMU, May 14: The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir recorded

Rajouri athletes win 8 medals at JKUT Arm Wrestling Cship

Excelsior Sports Correspondent RAJOURI, May 14: Athletes from Acopic Health & Sports Club Rajouri delivered an impressive performance at the JK U

LAHDC deploys new ambulances to boost emergency healthcare in remote areas

Excelsior Correspondent KARGIL, May 14 : Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon today formally hande

24 JKAP IR Battalion conducts Route March

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, May 14: The 24 JKAP IR Battalion of the Indian Reserve Police (IRP), Udhampur, conducted a disciplined and well

Vehicles go jerky on bad roads of city, adjoining areas

Toph Bridge, Vridh Ashram road worst hit Sanjeev K Sharma JAMMU, May 14: The agencies which dig roads for burying cables or pipes have failed to

India wins historic Gold at 10th Sanda World Cup in Macau

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 9: India created history at the 10th Sanda World Cup in Macau as Indian athlete Aparna clinched the cou

Lecturers Forum demands ACP, regularisation & transfers

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 14: The Central body of the All J&K +2 Lecturers Forum today held a UT-level meeting under the chairmanship of

3rd Intl Conference RISET2026 concludes

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 14: The 3rd International Conference on Research and Innovation in Science, Engineering & Technology (RISET202

Shkenshynriah end Nangkiew Irats winning run in MSL

Shillong, May 14: After seven consecutive victories, Nangkiew Irat SC were stopped in their tracks by Rymbai Shkenshynriah SC who won 2-1 in thei

Lajong eye crucial home win against Rajasthan United

Shillong, May 14: Shillong Lajong FC will look to keep their Indian Football League 2025-26 title hopes alive when they host Rajasthan United FC

Tilak stars as MI crush PBKS playoff hopes

Dharamsala, May 14: Punjab Kings slumped to their fifth straight defeat, seriously hurting their playoff hopes, as Mumbai Indians cruised to a si

Dian Forrester replaces Jamie Overton in CSK

Chennai, May 14: Chennai Super Kings on Thursday roped in South African all-rounder Dian Forrester as a replacement for Englands Jamie Overton, w

Tilak to captain India A in 50-over tri-series in Sri Lanka

New Delhi, May 14: Left-handed batter Tilak Varma will lead India A in the upcoming 50-over tri-series in Sri Lanka, with young batters Vaibhav S

Stardust trapped in Antarctic ice reveal years of Solar Systems past

When you think of outer space, youre likely picturing stars, planets and moons. But much of space is filled with clouds of gas, plasma and stardu

Three IPL captains likely to lose leadership roles after IPL campaigns

New Delhi, May 14: Three IPL captains are in the line of fire due to campaigns that have been nothing short of disastrous and they could end up l

Ricky Shabong named in India probables for Unity Cup

Shillong, May 14: Meghalaya midfielder Ricky John Shabong has earned a place in the list of probables for the Indian senior mens football team ah

Bumrah may be rested for Afghanistan Test

New Delhi, May 14: The Ajit Agarkar-led senior mens selection committee is likely to meet next week to finalise squads for Indias one off Test ag

Noida Protest Accused Got Over Rs 1 Crore From Foreign Countries: Cops

Noida Labour Protest: According to police, the amount was received in the form of dollars, pounds and euros in the bank account of the accused Sa

Indian dhow attacked in Omani waters, crew rescued

Sangitanjaly to Host Classical Music Concert

Abhijeeth Bhattacharjee and Pt. Prodyut Mukherjee of Sangitanjaly Foundation said the organisation wanted to connect classical music with social

3 vehicles with 15 bovines seized

Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, May 14: The police seized three vehicles loaded with bovine animals in Rajouri area last night. Reports said the

Samba police rescues 17 bovines

Excelsior Correspondent SAMBA, May 14: Samba Police under the supervision of SSP Samba, Anuj Kumar has foiled a bovine smuggling attempt in the j

Free medical camp organised at village near LoC

Excelsior Correspondent POONCH, May 14 : In a remarkable initiative aimed at extending healthcare facilities to the remotest border areas, the He

11 vehicles seized for illegal mining

Excelsior Correspondent POONCH, May 14: In a major crackdown on the illegal mining activities, District Police Poonch took strong action against

Chairman Save Sharda Committee calls on Chauhan

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, May 14: Save Sharda Committee chairman, Ravinder Pandita called on Union Minister of Agriculture & Rural Devel

Teenager dies in road accident

Excelsior Correspondent RAMBAN, May 14: An unknown vehicle hit a 14-year-old boy leaving him dead in Haribair area of Kaskoot in Banihal on Thurs

7 tractors seized for illegal mining

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 14: The police seized seven tractors involved in illegal extraction of minor minerals during separate enfor

Markfed: Buying of Sunflower to Resume Soon

Habeeb said proposals had been sent to the state government to enhance the procurement target to match the estimated output and ensure farmers re

Assam CM Reviews Power Projects to Strengthen Energy Infrastructure

Guwahati, May 15: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma reviewed the progress of key electricity projects on Thursday, as reported by official

BJP Slams Congress Govt Over Delayed Grain Procurement from Farmers

Reddy alleged rampant irregularities including loader charges went up to Rs.30 per bag, additional Rs.20 for loading/unloading, and 4-5 kg deduct

Xi warns on Taiwan as US-China talks focuses on trade

BEIJING, May 14: Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump held high-level talks in Beijing aimed at stabilizing strained USChin

Israeli drone strikes on vehicles in Lebanon kills 12

BEIRUT, May 14: Israeli airstrikes across Lebanon on Wednesday killed at least 12 people, including a woman and her two children, according to Le

Ship doctor exits isolation after hantavirus care

NEBRASKA, May 14: An oncologist on a cruise ship linked to a hantavirus outbreak has been cleared to leave a special biocontainment unit in Nebra

Quote of the day by John Milton: 'He who reigns within himself and rules passions, desires, and fears is...' - motivational lessons on self-control, self-discipline, mental strength and personal growth by polemicist and poet of epic poem Paradise Lost

Quote of the day by John Milton: His words highlight that ruling oneself is greater than ruling others. True strength comes from mastering passio

City keep pressure on Arsenal with 3-0 win against Palace

Manchester, May 14: The Premier League title race is not over yet. Manchester City cut Arsenals lead at the top of the standings back to two poin

Khalid Jamil announces preliminary squad for Unity Cup in London

New Delhi, May 14: India senior mens team head coach Khalid Jamil on Thursday announced the 28-member preliminary squad,which has four goal keepe