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Rs 7,000 GPS watches for Haj pilgrims not working

Indian Haj pilgrims are questioning a mandatory Rs 7,000 GPS smartwatch, part of a Rs 10,000 airfare hike. Many devices, procured by the Haj Comm

Dr Jitendra inaugurates Future Skills Centre in Parul University, underlines Govt supported ecosystem

Excelsior Correspondent VADODARA (GUJARAT), May 8 :Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences and MoS

SMVDUs School of Business organizes interactive session

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 8: SMVDUs School of Business organized an insightful session by Neetu Dhar, Chairperson of Jammu Pariyatan Vik

NHPC starts operation of fourth unit of Subansiri LHP

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 8: NHPC Limited, a Navratna PSU under the Ministry of Power today announced the commercial operation of the fo

Bengal from ideology to aspiration

Ashok Ogra ashokogra@gmail.com For a long time, the Bengali voter has been associated with a strong cultural orientation-often identifying more w

BJP reviews ULB organizational expansion, focuses on grassroots connectivity

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 8 : To discuss organizational strengthening, expansion of grassroots outreach and enhancement of public connec

Omar appreciates army, civil admin for rescuing tourists in Gulmarg

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 8: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has appreciated the prompt and coordinated efforts of the Army and Civil Ad

Delegation calls on LG

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, May 8: A joint delegation of Nirbhay Bharat Foundation and Sarhad NGO headed by Tarun Uppal called on Lieutenan

NC wont allow Urdus centrality in J&K to be undermined: Dr Farooq

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 8: National Conference (NC) president Dr Farooq Abdullah today called out forces stoking controversy over t

CS reviews framework for treatment, reintegration, livelihood support

J&K to roll out rehabilitation plan for drug abuse victims Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 8: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today chaired a

Hantavirus outbreak: All about Andes virus strain that can transmit person to person as CDC classifies virus as level 3 emergency response

Hantavirus strain that can transmit from person to person -- Andes virus -- has been confirmed among those who have tested positive, fuelling int

Huntington's patients seek rare disease tag & registry

Families and researchers are advocating for Huntington's disease to be recognized as a rare disease in India to establish a much-needed registry.

UFO files release by Pentagon: Check full list of aliens, UAPs sightings

UFO Files: The initial release is a trove of videos, other imagery and testimony that is sure to stir more speculation among those who believe we

International Tennis Federation upholds Belarus suspension from Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup

World number one Aryna Sabalenka said she hoped to be able to play tennis again under the Belarusian flag

TVK Claims MLA Kamaraj Wrote Letter In support, Refutes AMMK Chief's Remarks

The party, which won 108 seats in the polls and fell short of the majority mark of 118 seats, asserted that it did not need to argain or negotia

Shanghai to Host 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Qualifying Series

Beijing, May 9: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced on Thursday that Shanghai, Tokyo, Montreal, and Orlando will host the Olympic

Partnerships critical for progress in tough world: EAM Jaishankar

PARAMARIBO, May 8: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar stressed the critical role of partnerships in achieving progress in a tough world, and

China confirms its support to Pakistan during four-day conflict with India

BEIJING, May 8 : China, for the first time, has confirmed that it provided on-site technical support to Pakistan during the four-day conflict wit

India, Singapore resolve to jointly target terror financing, radicalisation

SINGAPORE, May 8 : India and Singapore have vowed to jointly work to combat the challenge of terrorism including cross-border movement of terrori

CM-elect Adhikari stakes claim to form Bengals first BJP govt

KOLKATA, May 8 : West Bengal chief minister-elect Suvendu Adhikari on Friday evening met Governor RN Ravi and staked a claim to form the first BJ

U.S. imposes sanctions on 10 individuals, companies for aiding Irans weapons sector

Treasury said it remains ready to take economic action against Irans military industrial base so Tehran cannot reconstitute its production capaci

A massive 11,000-carat ruby unearthed in Myanmars war-scarred gemstone heartland

BANGKOK, May 8: Miners in Myanmar have discovered a rare ruby of enormous size, considered to be the second-largest by weight ever found in the c

Rajnath to top commanders: Outmaneuver adversaries with strategic surprise

JAIPUR, May 8 : Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday directed the top military commanders of the three services to integrate an element of su

Shashi Tharoor moves Delhi high court to block AI deepfakes

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has approached the Delhi High Court seeking protection against AI-generated deepfake videos depicting him praising Pak

Real Madrid fines Valverde and Tchouamni half a million euros each for altercation

On social media, Valverde initially called it a meaningless fight with a teammate and said everything has been blown out of proportion

Strengthening Military Ties: India and Australia Agree on Enhanced Cooperation

New Delhi, May 9: India and Australia held their 10th Defense Policy Talks on Friday in New Delhi. During this significant defense dialogue, both

China Strengthens Intellectual Property Protection, Achieves Record Satisfaction Levels

Beijing, May 9: Chinas National Intellectual Property Administration has released a white paper titled Intellectual Property Protection Status in

Severe Storm and Rain Disrupt Life in Patna

Patna, May 9: Authorities reported that a severe storm accompanied by heavy rainfall wreaked havoc in Patna on Friday, causing widespread disrupt

Royal Bengal Tiger Spotted in Arunachal After Two Decades

Itanagar, May 9: A Royal Bengal Tiger has been sighted in the D. Ering Memorial Wildlife Sanctuary in Arunachal Pradesh for the first time in nea

Supreme Court in no mood to condone Madhya Pradesh minister in Col Sofiya Qureshi case

The Supreme Court expressed strong disapproval of Madhya Pradesh minister Kunwar Vijay Shah's controversial remarks, questioning the state govern

Intelligence Without Imagination

A new analysis tracking nearly 7,000 scientific abstracts submitted to the prestigious journal Organisation Science has confirmed what many quiet

3 drown in Jhelum while washing tents in Hajin

LG, CM express grief Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 8: At least three young men drowned in River Jhelum in Bandipora district today after

UAEs Opec Exit, Higher Oil Risks Strategic Warning for India

Shivaji Sarkar None, not even US analysers, expected that a non-descript war with a small country like Iran could change the global energy scenar

No Eknath Shinde in NC, party legislators united: Omar

BJP obstructing governance in J&K Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, May 8: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today said that his party legislators are

Suvendu Adhikari stakes claim to form Govt

KOLKATA, May 8 : West Bengal Chief Minister-elect Suvendu Adhikari on Friday evening met Governor RN Ravi and staked a claim to form the first BJ

IIT Jammu hosts science learning visit for school students

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 8: The Outreach Department of Indian Institute of Technology Jammu organized an educational visit for 92 stude

Outmaneuver adversaries with strategic surprise: Rajnath

JAIPUR, May 8: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday directed the top military commanders of the three services to integrate an element of sur

Chouhan directs NAFED, NCCF to step up MSP procurement as pulse, oilseed prices slip

NEW DELHI, May 8: Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday directed cooperatives NAFED and NCCF to accelerate procurement at minimum

Government Reports Over 9.7 Million LPG Cylinder Deliveries in Just Two Days

New Delhi, May 9: The government announced that over 9.7 million domestic LPG cylinders were delivered in the last two days, compared to approxim

Tejashwi Yadav Criticizes NDA Government Over Bihar Cabinet Expansion

Patna, May 9: Opposition leader Tejashwi Yadav launched a sharp attack on the NDA government regarding the cabinet expansion led by Bihar Chief M

Congress MP Karti Chidambaram Urges Withdrawal of IT Rules Amendment

New Delhi, May 9: Congress MP Karti Chidambaram has expressed serious concerns regarding the proposed amendment to Rule 3(4) of the Information T

Spin choke, Allens blitz power KKR past DC

New Delhi, May 8: Kolkata Knight Riders spinners strangled Delhi Capitals with a ruthless choke before Finn Allen unleashed a brutal six-hitting

KSCA Sought 10,057 Free IPL Tickets

Bengaluru, May 8: The Karnataka State Cricket Associations request for additional 10,057 complimentary tickets led to the shifting of IPL final a

GT look to leapfrog wobbly Royals in mid-table IPL battle

Jaipur, May 8: An upbeat Gujarat Titans will be determined to continue their winning streak and leapfrog a wobbly Rajasthan Royals in their mid-t

Team India Eyes Bahutule as Spin Bowling Coach

Mumbai, May 8: Former India spinner Sairaj Bahutule is likely to join the Indian mens cricket team as spin bowling coach after the senior team ma

Prince will make India debut soon: Rayudu

Lucknow, May 8: Former India batter Ambati Rayudu believes Prince Yadav is not far away from making his international debut after the young pacer

Villa rout Forest to reach Europa League final

London, May 8: John McGinn scored twice as Aston Villa routed Nottingham Forest 4-0 in the Europa League to reach its first major European final

Mishon storm into MSL pre-quarters with 5-2 victory over Lawbah

Shillong, May 8: Mishon SSCC booked the last available place in the pre-quarterfinals of the 5th Meghalaya State League with a thrilling 5-2 vict

Vijay Joins Forces with Opposition to Claim Government in Tamil Nadu

Chennai, May 9: Actor-politician and leader of the Tamilga Vetria Kazhagam (TVK), C. Joseph Vijay, has formally claimed to form the government in

Assam Government Prioritizes Indigenous Communities, Says Minister

Guwahati, May 9: Assam Cabinet Minister Jayanta Malla Barua stated on Friday that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government will continue t

Vijay Deverakondas Journey: From Deadline to Stardom in the South Film Industry

Mumbai, May 9: Vijay Deverakonda, a superstar of the South Indian film industry, has become an inspiration for millions of youth. However, few kn

Bengal's Adhikari: Suvendu to be state's first BJP CM

Kolkata: Writers' buildings to turn saffron to welcome new CM

Kolkata's iconic Writers' Buildings and other government offices will glow orange on Saturday evening, marking the first day of the new BJP gover

JSSC Recruitment 2026: Massive Hiring for 611 Positions Including Laboratory Assistants

Ranchi, May 9: The Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) has officially announced a recruitment drive for a total of 611 positions across v

India-Suriname Partnership: A New Initiative in Agriculture and Development, Says S. Jaishankar

New Delhi, May 9: During his visit to Suriname, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held a press conference following an event on Friday. He

Kolkata: Brigade takes rain cover for new cabinet swearing-in

Preparations are in full swing at Kolkata's Brigade Parade Ground to ensure Saturday's oath-taking ceremony for Bengal's first BJP government pro

IIFCL Recruitment Update: Applications Open for 15 Positions Including Assistant General Manager

New Delhi, May 9: The India Infrastructure Finance Company Limited (IIFCL) has officially announced the recruitment of qualified candidates for 1

Operation Sindoor continues: Army's anniversary video sends strong message to terror mentors [Watch]

On the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, the Indian Army's White Knight Corps released a powerful video showcasing precision strikes on ter

Iran says it seizes 'offending' oil tanker, US disables two vessels

Iran announced that it seized an offending oil tanker named Ocean Koi, alleging it was carrying Iranian oil and attempting to disrupt Tehran's ex

Suvendu Adhikari Credits BJPs Democracy for West Bengal Chief Minister Position

Kolkata, May 9: Suvendu Adhikari has been elected as the leader of the West Bengal BJP legislative party during a recent meeting. Central Home Mi

Neetu Kapoor reveals SHOCKING reason for returning to work after Rishi Kapoor's death

Neetu Kapoor's film Daadi Ki Shaadi released today. During the film's promotions, the actor opened up about the emotional struggles she faced aft

Indias Aviation Sector Poised for $50 Billion Aircraft Leasing Boom, Seaplane Services to Launch Soon: Ram Mohan Naidu

New Delhi, May 9: Indias aviation sector is rapidly expanding, presenting significant investment opportunities in aircraft leasing and financing

Satheesan backers stage protests, Kerala Congress leadership steps in

Congress leadership intervened as supporters of opposition leader V D Satheesan held demonstrations across Kerala, demanding his appointment as t

BJP Claims West Bengal Rejects Trinamool Congress

New Delhi, May 9: Ahead of the swearing-in ceremony for the new BJP government in West Bengal, party leaders expressed confidence that the people

Hunt for killers of Suvendu's aide expands to UP, Odisha

Bengal CM-designate Suvendu Adhikari's aide Chandranath Rath's murder probe now includes contract killers from UP and Odisha. Sleuths are focusin

Manisha Koyande Criticizes Owaisis Remarks on National Pride

Mumbai, May 9: Shiv Sena leader Manisha Koyande has sharply criticized AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisis comments regarding Vande Mataram. She stated

Eruption of Mount Dukono in Indonesia Claims Three Lives

Jakarta, May 9: The eruption of Mount Dukono in Indonesias North Maluku province on Friday has resulted in the deaths of three individuals. Rescu

Priyanka Chaturvedi Criticizes Central Government Over Punjab Bombings

Mumbai, May 9: Political tensions are rising following the bomb blasts in Jalandhar and Amritsar, Punjab. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has accuse

IPL 2026: McClenaghan hails Prince Yadavs divine delivery to dismiss Kohli

During the run-chase of RCB, Prince struck early to remove Kohli cheaply as LSG registered a thrilling nine-run victory in a high-scoring contest

India scripts history, trounces Lebanon to make U17 Asian Cup quarterfinals

India will face hosts China in the quarterfinal; Indias entry was confirmed after the Philippines and Chinese Taipei failed to win their final he

IPL 2026: Pathum Nissanka Shines with Half-Century as DC Posts 142 Runs

New Delhi, May 9: In the 51st match of IPL 2026, the Delhi Capitals (DC) faced off against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at Arun Jaitley Cricke

Bayern Munich Faces Major Setback as Alphonso Davies Injured for Several Weeks

Munich, May 9: Bayern Munich has suffered a significant blow as star player Alphonso Davies is sidelined for several weeks due to a hamstring inj

Tarun Chugh Criticizes Opposition to Vande Mataram as Intellectual Bankruptcy

New Delhi, May 9: The political discourse surrounding the Vande Mataram anthem has intensified following comments made by AIMIM Chief Asaduddin O

The New Great Game: How Iran, America, Israel and the Gulf Are Rewriting the Financial Architecture of Global Power

Rising tensions between Iran, the US and Israel have turned the Strait of Hormuz crisis into a global economic and geopolitical challenge, trigge

From their mothers' hands to a national market: How a website made it real

Two founders inherited skills, values, and ways of living that were never meant to become businesses until building their websites helped them re

Quote of the day by George Michael: 'Only time will set you free...' Life lessons on peace, success and human nature by legendary British singer and songwriter

Quote of the day by George Michael highlights the words Only time will set you free, just like me. The quote connects with life lessons on peace,

Madhya Pradesh Farmers Receive Over 10,000 Crore for Wheat Procurement

Bhopal, May 9: Wheat procurement continues in Madhya Pradesh, with 9.38 lakh farmers selling a total of 56.45 lakh metric tons of wheat. The stat

West Bengal victory will plug national security hole: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah declared the BJP's West Bengal victory a national security triumph, promising to identify and remove infiltrators.

Omar Abdullah Critiques Sunil Sharmas Remarks on National Conference Dynamics

Srinagar, May 9: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its leader in the Union Territory As

Tamil Nadu CM announcement: Governor cannot question majority stitched post-poll

Supreme Court rulings consistently state governors must invite the largest party or alliance to form government post-election, without questionin

'Beginning of the end of war?: Trump announces 3-Day 'surprise' Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire

Gujarat Boosts Battery Energy Storage Capacity to 870 Megawatts

Gandhinagar, May 9: Gujarat has significantly increased its battery energy storage capacity to 870 megawatts as part of its efforts to manage the

Suspicious Hantavirus Case Detected in Alicante, Spains Health Department on Alert

Madrid, May 9: Spains Health Secretary Javier Padilla announced on Friday that health officials have taken necessary measures following the detec

Enthusiastic Participation in Himachal Pradesh Panchayat Elections with Over 25,000 Nominations

Shimla, May 9: The second day of the nomination process for the Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRI) elections in Himachal Pradesh saw remarkable en

How drama in Tamil Nadu unfolded, the several plots, offers of friendship & a 'betrayal'

Following TVK's electoral success, AIADMK factions engaged in backroom dealings to form a government, with one group attempting to ally with TVK

Remembering Tenzing Norgay: The Everest Pioneer

New Delhi, May 9: Tenzing Norgay, one of the worlds greatest mountaineers, made history with his successful ascent of Mount Everest alongside New

Google Settles Racial Discrimination Lawsuit For $50 Million

The suit claimed the company steered them into lower-level and lower-paid jobs and subjected them to a hostile work environment if they speak out

U.P. Minister: prepaid smart meters tobe discontinued with immediate effect

All Smart Meters installed under RDSS Scheme to shift to Postpaid Mode with immediate effect

UAE Intercepts Iranian Missiles and Drones, Three Injured in Attack

Abu Dhabi, May 9: The Ministry of Defense of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) reported on Friday that Iran has once again launched ballistic missil

Om Birla Urges Timely Resolution of Public Complaints Across Departments

Kota, May 9: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla emphasized the need for all departmental officials to adopt a solution-oriented approach towards governan