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International Community Welcomes Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire

Beirut, April 17: Relief has finally emerged amid rising tensions between Israel and Lebanon. A ceasefire has been implemented between the two na

Vem Narender Reddy takes oath

Jus Reign on Late Bloomer: Theres beauty in hesitation and doubt

Jasmeet Raina reflects on how stepping away from his popular YouTube persona, Jus Reign, helped him create the dramedy dedicated to people findin

Improving cleft care in the age of AI

In India, an estimated 30,000 children are born each year with cleft lip and/or palate. While surgical access has improved significantly, the gap

Strengthening sustainable eye care infrastructure in India

While traditional models often focus on high-volume services in urban centres, sustainable models place greater emphasis on early intervention at

Annatto seed growers pitch for government support

Cultivated on nearly 10,000 acres, these seeds are the worlds second most important natural colourant after caramel. Thanks to impressive laborat

Audience Reacts Positively to Bhoot Bangla, Compared to Hera Pheri

Mumbai, April 17: The horror-comedy film Bhoot Bangla, featuring Akshay Kumar, Rajpal Yadav, and Paresh Rawal, has officially released today. Lat

U.S. President Trump greets T.S. Sandhu on appointment as Delhi Lt Governor

Taranjit Singh Sandhu was appointed as the Delhi Lieutenant Governor on March 5

Ex-Virginia Governor Shoots Wife Dead, Then Kills Self Amid Divorce Case

Justin Fairfax fatally shot his wife, a successful dentist, in the basement before going to an upstairs bedroom and killing himself, Davis said.

Asia relying on US crude to replace Middle East supply

Asian fuel makers are turning to US crude oil. This shift is driven by disruptions in Middle Eastern supply. Countries like Japan and South Korea

Stock Market LIVE Updates, Sensex Today: Markets Likely To Open Flat Amid Uncertainty Around US-Iran Talks

Stock Market, Sensex, Share Market, Nifty LIVE Updates:

How interplay of caste, geography decides winners in Tamil Nadu

Punjab Kings Dominate IPL 2026, Claim Top Spot with Victory Over Mumbai Indians

New Delhi, April 17: The Punjab Kings continue their impressive performance in IPL 2026. On Thursday, they defeated the Mumbai Indians by 7 wicke

Trump administration attempts to deport Iranian media commentator Yousof Azizi

The Trump administration is attempting to deport Iranian academic Yousof Azizi, alleging he lied on his visa application. Azizi, a commentator on

Since 1951, Hindi belts Lok Sabha share has fallen more than South's

Iran has limited the impact of US strikes, intelligence says

Western intelligence suggests Iran's military planning helped it survive US-Israeli attacks. Despite significant damage and leader deaths, Iran's

Khloe Kardashian Slams Lamar Odom, Regrets Appearing in His Documentary As a Favour

Odom has disputed some of Kardashian's claims in media interactions, including her account of events during his hospitalisation and the extent of

JAC Class 8th result 2026 declared at jac.jharkhand.gov.in: Check direct link, how to download and more

JAC 8th Result 2026: The Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) has announced Class 8 results for 2026 and students can now access their scorecards onl

Bengal polls: Why SIR is validation for Kalimpong residents

China steps up Iran diplomacy while seeking smooth summit with Trump

China is actively working to end the Iran war, balancing its diplomatic efforts with an upcoming summit with U.S. President Donald Trump. Beijing

Netanyahu Announces 10-Kilometer Security Zone in Southern Lebanon Amid Ceasefire

Jerusalem, April 17: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared that Israel will maintain a 10-kilometer security zone in southern Le

Trump Characterizes Iran War as a Little Diversion

At an event in Las Vegas, Nevada touting his o tax on tips measure from the major tax reform bill passed last year, the 79-year-old president bo

Breaking News Live Updates: Parliament to convene special session, voting today on Women's Reservation, Delimitation Bills

Camel Dreams Of Cottonseed: Iran Mocks Trump's Big Peace Deal Claims

US President Donald Trump has said that Washington and Tehran were very close to a peace deal and insisted that Iran had agreed to hand over its

Tamil Nadu polls: DMK bets on Senthilbalaji to breach ADMK's western bastion

Shown Commitment To US-India Ties: Trump On TS Sandhu As Delhi Lt Governor

Taranjit Singh Sandhu served as India's Ambassador to the US from 2020-2024.

Rare Interstellar Comet To Shine In Skies After 170,000 Years: Here's How To Watch

The comet is currently in the constellation Pegasus and passing near the Great Square of Pegasus.

Eight people killed in helicopter crash in Indonesia's West Kalimantan, authorities say

A helicopter carrying eight people crashed in Indonesia's West Kalimantan province. All on board perished in the incident. The aircraft lost cont

Trump Signals Progress on Iran Deal and Ceasefire Negotiations

Washington, April 17: President Donald Trump announced that the United States and Iran are nearing a potential agreement. He indicated that progr

A collective voice for animal welfare; Indigo invests in Sarla Aviation

Bharati Ramachandran, CEO of Federation of Indian Animal Protection Organisations, talks about the state of animal welfare in India and its work

Assam HS 12th Result 2026 Date and Time: Check when and where to download marksheet from ahsec.assam.gov.in, how to use UPOLOBHHA app and more

AHSEC Assam HS Result 2026 Date Time: Students are eagerly waiting for the Assam Board to declare the Class 12th Results for 2026. According to o

1.5 lakh collision alerts for Indian satellites in 2025

TCS Nashik case: Plea in Supreme Court seeks directions to declare forced religious conversion as 'terrorist act'

The petition filed by advocate Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay contended that deceitful religious conversion is not only a serious threat to sovereignty,

Green or gimmick? The truth behind sustainable travel claims

When hotels publish their energy efficiency/energy savings, provide waste reduction measures, and share their overall impact on the local communi

12 lakh people in Telangana opt for No Caste in SEEEPC Survey-2024

Of them, 43.3% reported possessing caste certificates

Iran war pushes Asia to think twice before doubling down on LNG

A Middle East conflict has disrupted global liquefied natural gas supply. This has caused prices to surge, impacting Asian nations heavily relian

Victoria Beckham Defends Parenting Amid Rift With Son Brooklyn

Brooklyn's surprise criticism of his parents made front-page news in UK tabloids.

Kohli's Dramatic U-Turn On I Will Quit Cricket A Reality Check To All

Virat Kohli played as an Impact Player for the first time in his career as RCB took on LSG in the IPL 2026 match on Wednesday.

Assembly Elections 2026 LIVE: ECI begins EVM-VVPAT commissioning for Tamil Nadu and West Bengal phase-1 polls

The commissioning began in the presence of the candidates or their authorised representatives as well as General Observers, according to the rele

West Bengal polls: In Nandigram, BJP's Suvendu faces challenge from old loyalist

Netanyahu agrees to temporary truce with Lebanon to advance peace talks, keeps forces deployed

Starmer, Macron to Lead Global Talks on Strait of Hormuz

Leaders from 40 nations to discuss reopening key shipping route and securing maritime safety

Government has turned nari into nara: Akhilesh Yadav

Iran-Israel war LIVE: Lebanon Army reports Israeli 'acts of aggression' in 'violation of ceasefire'; Trump says war in Iran should be ending 'pretty soon'

Hezbollah has not said if it recognizes the ceasefire -- but a senior figure said it would respect it if Israeli attacks on the militants stopped

Womens quota a cover for gerrymandering: Congress

India Flags Strait of Hormuz Shipping Threats at UN

Calls for safe navigation, restraint, and global cooperation amid rising Middle East tensions

After rejig, seats for South will increase from 129 to 195: Amit Shah

Public perception seems to sway remission call: Delhi high court to Mattoo convict

Live: IsraelLebanon 10-Day Ceasefire Begins

Nearly 2,200 people in Lebanon have been killed by Israeli air strikes.

SC: Dowry givers shielded from prosecution if aggrieved party

Mining push meets tribal resistance

Tribal villagers and the administration are at loggerheads over bauxite mining at the Sijimali hill, which straddles Rayagada and Kalahandi distr

SC: Can vote if tribunals restore deleted names to electoral roll before poll

US Iran War Live Updates: Trump asks Hezbollah to act nicely during Israel-Lebanon truce; calls it an 'important period of time'

Pope Has To Understand This Is Real World: Trump On Threat From Iran

US President Donald Trump on Thursday said Pope Leo was free to say what he wanted but that it was important for him to understand that Iran coul

Israel Shells Lebanon Amid Ceasefire Violations

Israeli artillery continued targeting the towns of Khiam and Dibbine, with reports of machinegun fire during sweeping operations in the area.

Morning Digest: 10-day ceasefire deal between Israel, Lebanon takes effect; Womens Reservation Act 2023 comes into force, says Gazette notification, and more

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The ordinary world has given me everything | Subodh Guptas monumental A Fistful of Sky at NMACC

One of the artists largest shows is on at the NMACC and Subodh Gupta calls it short stories interwoven with his experiences and journey

Morning Brief Podcast: The Delimitation Trap

Trump says war in Iran should be ending 'pretty soon'

US President Donald Trump said in Las Vegas that the war in Iran is progressing swimmingly and could end soon. His remarks signal optimism about

How AI companies are quietly becoming the worlds cybersecurity gatekeepers

Anthropics Project Glasswing looks noble on the surface. But it is essentially a cartel of the most powerful technology companies cartel that get

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Viksit Bharat 2047: Unspecified Growth Trajectory

Wg Cdr Mahesh Chander Sudan (Retd) maheshchander59@gmail.com We, the people of India, have been introduced to an ambitious vision of the Governme

Pedestrians Safety: Always walk on the right side of road

Mohit Mahajan mohitmahajan123@gmail.com Roads are the life line of any country as these contribute significantly in its economic growth and overa

Bangladesh Court Grants Bail To Hindu Monk Chinmoy Das In One Case

A Bangladesh court has granted bail to Hindu monk Chinmoy Das in one case, while he remains in custody.

FBI DNA hair sample Nancy Guthrie case update: how new forensic evidence could finally identify a suspect in 2026 investigation?

The FBI DNA hair sample Nancy Guthrie case has reached a critical forensic moment in 2026. Federal investigators now hold DNA data extracted from

JU launches 100-day Nasha Mukt Abhiyan from today

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 16: The University of Jammu is going to launch 100-day Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan (NMBA), which will be formall

Case Against Vedanta Group Chairman After Blast Kills 20 In Chhattisgarh

The Chhattisgarh police on Thursday registered an FIR against Vedanta Group chairman Anil Agarwal and others in connection with the blast at the

Silver vs gold 2026: after a 150% silver rally, is silver still set to outperform gold or nearing a peak now?

Silver vs gold 2026 is now trending across global markets. Silver touched near $80 while gold crossed $4,800 recently. This sharp rally shows str

Volvo Car India to increase price by upto 1 lakh

This step is essential to maintaining the uncompromising safety and luxury standards our customers expect, the company said in a statement.

Rupee rises 19 paise against US dollar

MUMBAI, Apr 16 : The rupee strengthened by 19 paise to settle at 93.14 against the US dollar on Thursday, following a decline in global crude oil

J&K Bank officials serve meals at GMC Jammus Apna Bhojanalya

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 16: Several J&K Bank officials today visited the Apna Bhojanalya canteen at the Government Medical College Jam

Reliance Jewels introduces new Gold, Diamond collections

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 16: To make festive buying smarter and more accessible, Reliance Jewels, one of Indias most trusted jewellery

Ladakh signs MoU with Lulu Retail for export of apricots

Excelsior Correspondent LEH, Apr 16: The unique Ladakhi Apricots, famous for their exceptionally rich sweetness and flavour, are all set to make

Extramarital affair not ground for abetment to suicide charge, says SC

CSIR-IIIM sets stage for Lavender Festival 2026

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 16: To kickstart preparations for the upcoming Lavender Festival 2026, CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Me

JCCI delegation calls on Chief Secy, projects issues

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 16: A delegation of Chamber of Commerce & Industry led by its president, Arun Gupta called on Chief Secretary

India, Austria ink 12+ pacts on defence, counterterrorism & tech

Harivansh Narayan Singh set for 3rd term as RS deputy chair amid opposition boycott

Madhya Pradesh authorities deploy force at illegal sand mining locations; take preventive measures

Morena SP Samir Sourabh said that 50% personnel from the SAF company have been deployed at Rajghat, which he described as the most crucial locati

Prabhsimran, Iyer power PBKS to seven-wicket win over MI

MUMBAI, Apr 16: Prabhsimran Singh and Shreyas Iyer struck fluent fifties as Punjab Kings winning run continued with a seven-wicket hammering of M

Dr Jitendra addresses World Hydrogen Energy Summit, elucidates Indias role as global player

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Apr 16: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and MoS PMO, Pe

Shreya selected for Senior Fencing World Cup

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 16: Ace fencer Shreya Gupta has been selected to represent India at the Senior Fencing World Cup schedu

GOC White Knight Corps reviews troops readiness

Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, Apr 16: Lieutenant General PK Mishra, General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the White Knight Corps, along with GOC

Bangladesh court to hear charge-framing in sedition case against Hasina on Jun 17

DHAKA, Apr 16: A court in Bangladesh on Friday will hear arguments on framing of charges in a sedition case against ousted prime minister Sheikh

Ironman Kapil shines in HYROX Pro Race in Bengaluru

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 16: In an impressive display of endurance and strength, Kapil Arora from Trikuta Nagar brought pride to

CS reviews preparations for Shri Amarnathji Yatra

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 16: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today chaired a high-level meeting of the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB)

Tawi Mohatsav Baisakhi Mela to be elevated as Jammus major festival: DyCM

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 16: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, today said that the Baisakhi Mela on the banks of River Tawi wi

Tehran prioritizes terms of a lasting end to illegal war, says Foreign Minister Araghchi

TEHRAN, April 16 : Concerned over misrepresentation of Irans stance in US media, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Thursday said that Te

Jay Shah named to World Economic Forums Young Global Leaders Class of 2026

NEW DELHI, Apr 16: The chairman of the International Cricket Council, Jay Shah, has been named to the Young Global Leaders Class of 2026 by the W

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