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In Nanmangalam, where a lake and a reserve forest are located cheek by jowl, the view may not be picture-perfect, being marred by garbage dumping

Iran-Israel war LIVE: Pakistan hopes to host new round of Iran-U.S. talks 'very soon'

U.S. President Donald Trump said on May 23, that a deal with Iran had been largely negotiated, with the proposal including opening the crucial St

Deal with Iran, opening of Strait of Hormuz 'largely negotiated': Trump

President Trump announced a largely negotiated deal with Iran concerning the war and the Strait of Hormuz, following calls with regional allies.

The dark side of cricket: Why colourism in the game needs calling out

Societal norms often lead to the selective enforcement of laws, with many minor infractions overlooked. This article explores how such leniency c

West Bengal Announces Free Bus Travel for Women from June 1

Free transportation will be available to all women of West Bengal in both short-route and long-route state-run buses across various categories

News in Frames | The drying naulas of Uttarakhand

Many of the naulas and dharas, the water springs which represent a union of nature and human ingenuity, are drying up in signs of a deepening env

TOI shines at 57th ABBY Awards with multiple honours

Social media is giving children the same kind of addictive kicks as drugs: Nishikant Dubey

Trump: Iran Deal, Hormuz Reopening Largely Negotiated

There was no mention of Iran's nuclear program and highly enriched uranium, which Iran has sought to discuss later

Rajnath on why we need private sector in Defence manufacturing, outlines Indias indigenisation list

Security stepped up at Jhalmuri stall which PM visited during WB election campaign

Bikram Kumar Sau, the Jhalmuri vendor, lodged a written complaint at the Jhargram police station, alleging that he had been receiving threatening

Suspect Dead After Approaching White House Checkpoint With Weapon, Says US Secret Service

Washington, May 24: A person who approached a White House security checkpoint and began firing at officers has died, according to federal officia

Djokovic faces tough start in quest for 25 as Roland Garros begins

Novak Djokovic begins his quest for a record 25th Grand Slam title at Roland Garros on Sunday, facing Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard. Despite a recen

Suspect dead after approaching White House checkpoint with weapon, says U.S. Secret Service

The U.S. Secret Service said in a statement that, according to a preliminary investigation, the person approached a checkpoint shortly after 6 p.

White House Attack News Live Updates: Suspect dies after trading gunfire with officers near White House, Secret Service says

Armed Suspect Shot Dead Near White House Checkpoint

Officers returned fire and hit the suspect, who was transported to an area hospital, where he later died

Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2026: My Hero Academia wins Anime of the Year at milestone 10th ceremony

The 10th annual Crunchyroll Anime Awards celebrated the very best of anime with star-studded presenters, orchestral tributes and major wins for M

Morning Brief Podcast: ET Deep Dive: The PE Ward

Ukraine's capital Kyiv hit by massive missile, drone attack

Kyiv experienced a significant missile and drone attack early Sunday, with explosions heard across the city. At least three people were injured a

Shots fired near White House during Trump's Iran talks; suspect dead, bystander injured

A man died after firing at officers near a White House security checkpoint. The U.S. Secret Service shot the suspect. A bystander was also hit. P

Surviving a city on 13,690

The Uttar Pradesh government increased its minimum wage after 12 years by 2,377 last month. While workers are marginally relieved, those inNoidas

From left, David Harbour, Natalia Dyer, Jamie Campbell Bower and Noah Schnapp, cast members in the Netflix series Stranger Things

From left, David Harbour, Natalia Dyer, Jamie Campbell Bower and Noah Schnapp, cast members in the Netflix series Stranger Things, pose together

US President seriously considering launching new strikes against Iran

Washington, May 23: US President Donald Trump is seriously considering launching fresh strikes against Iran if last-minute negotiations do not re

Poor thing: Iran trolls Donald Trump with viral lookalike buffalo

Moscow, May 23: Tehran took a swipe at US President Donald Trump by circulating a trending video of an albino buffalo from Bangladesh that bears

PM Modi gets invite to White House, holds talks with Marco Rubio

During the meeting, Rubio emphasised that the US will not allow Iran hold the global energy market hostage and affirmed that US energy products h

India Inc lets in furry friends to tackle work worries

Companies such as Nestle, WeWork India, Swiggy and DriveU are adopting pet-inclusive practices, as organisations look for new ways to reduce empl

No love in Tokyo for mangoes from India this season

Japan has suspended fresh mango imports from India due to concerns over fumigation and disinfection deficiencies identified during a March inspec

No signs of industrial degrowth in India; readying plan to spur investments in some sectors: Piyush Goyal

Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said the Centre is preparing several sector-specific investment promotion proposals announced in the

UN conference fails to reach agreement

Review of nuclear nonproliferation treaty United Nations, May 23: A four-week United Nations conference reviewing the treaty to prevent the sprea

Ivanka Trump targetted by terrorist trained by IRGC

Washington, May 23: Ivanka Trump, daughter of US President Donald Trump, was allegedly targetted by a terrorist trained by the Islamic Revolution

Exiled activist urges Bdesh PM to stop attacks on Hindus

Dhaka, May 23: Exiled Bangladeshi author and human rights activist Taslima Nasreen has written to Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, expre

Gunfire Near White House, Secret Service Shoots 1, Bystander Also Shot

Shots Fired Near White House, FBI, Secret Service On The Scene: Kash Patel

China to send astronaut on year-long space mission as it eyes 2030 moon landing

Payload specialist Li Jiaying, a former Hong Kong police inspector, will be the first astronaut from the city to take part in a Chinese space mis

Pope Leo XIV arrives in Calipari Square in Acerra, near Naples, Italy

Pope Leo XIV arrives in Calipari Square in Acerra, near Naples, Italy on Saturday. (PTI)

PM expresses grief over coal mine accident in China, conveys condolences to Prez Xi

NEW DELHI, May 23 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday expressed grief over the loss of lives in a coal mine accident in Chinas Shanxi Prov

Rajasthan introduces austerity measures for fuel conservation amid West Asia conflict

The circular stated that all dignitaries entitled to convoys must further cut non-essential vehicles

850 NDPS cases registered, 942 arrested

Over 1 cr people join anti-drug movement in J&K Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 23: The ongoing anti-drug campaign, Nasha Mukt JK Abhiyaan

SCOPE APSE organizes EDP for CPSE executives

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 23: SCOPE Academy of Public Sector Enterprises (APSE) today organized an Executive Development Program (EDP) f

Des Raj assumes charge of MD of JCCB

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 23: Des Raj, a retired Deputy General Manager (DGM) of NABARD today assumed charge as the Managing Director of

Central Bank of India organizes Mega Retail Credit Outreach camp

Excelsior Correspondent CHANDIGARH, May 23: Central Bank of India today organized a Mega Retail Credit Outreach Camp at the Confederation of Indi

CS seeks accident reports from each district for proper analysis, corrective interventions

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 23: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, chaired a comprehensive review meeting of the Transport Department to ass

Rashly Driven Vehicle: Weapon of Potential Homicide

Sameer Rekhi rekhi7sameer@gmail.com As a young officer, I served on the Patnitop-Jawahar Tunnel stretch in 2000-01, a difficult mountain stretch

Even under UAPA, right to speedy trial is fundamental: HC

Day-to-day hearing vital in national security cases *Special Court asked to prioritize trial, avoid adjournments Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, M

Shots Fired Near White House, FBI, Secret Service On The Scene: Kash Patel

Shots Fired Near White House, FBI, Secret Service On The Scene: Kash Patel

Trump says agreement with Iran 'largely negotiated,' includes opening strait

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei noted what he called a trend towards rapprochement, but said, it does not necessarily mean tha

Aryaveer leads Indias march into Asian Junior squash finals

New Delhi, May 23: Aryaveer Dewan led Indias fine show, reaching the boys under-19 final at the 33rd Asian Junior Individual Squash Championships

Super Chess Classic: Pragg holds Giri; Keymer wins title

Bucharest, May 23: Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa ended his campaign with an easy draw against Anish Giri while Vincent Keymer crushed Jorden Van F

India fuel hike lowest in world, highest prices seen in Congress-ruled & INDIA-bloc south, data reveals

New Delhi, May 23: The cumulative petrol and diesel revision of just under Rs 5 a litre in three days this month is the smallest material upward

Mercedes George Russell takes pole for F1 sprint race at Canadian GP

Montreal, May 23: George Russell took the pole for the sprint race Saturday at the Canadian Grand Prix, with Mercedes teammate and Formula 1 poin

2030 CWG: Key venues set for completion by 2029

Ahmedabad, May 23: Sports complexes that are slated to host key events like aquatics and athletics during the 2030 Commonwealth Games here are we

Indias exports in high-growth trajectory during May: Goyal

New Delhi, May 23: The countrys exports have recorded healthy growth during the first three weeks of May, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush G

Khour, Jammu clinch Kabaddi titles; Udhampur dominates U-17 overall events

Inter-Zonal Sports Competitions Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU/UDHAMPUR, May 23: Under the aegis of the Directorate of Youth Services & Spo

Govt does not interfere in exchange rates: Goyal

NEW DELHI, May 23 : Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday said the government does not interfere in exchange rates as these are

Modi, Rubio discuss bilateral ties, West Asia crisis; Trump invites PM to White House

NEW DELHI, May 23 : India and the US will continue to work closely for the global good, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday, after US S

Quote of the day by Ralph Waldo Emerson: 'It is not length of life, but...' Life lessons on love, human behavior and compassion by American lecturer, poet and essayist

Quote of the day by Ralph Waldo Emerson focuses on the meaning of life and human values through the line, It is not length of life, but depth of

Queen Elizabeth IIs zardozi gown from India tour takes centrestage in UK

LONDON, May 23 : An evening gown with zardozi work depicting Indias national flower, the lotus, is among the prized fashion items on display at o

Deaf Cricket Asso J&K calls on LG

Excelsior Sports Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 23: Different delegations called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today at Lok Bhawan, Srinagar. A

Govt burdening common people with post-poll fuel price hike, alleges Cong

NEW DELHI, May 23 : The Congress on Saturday accused the government of burdening the common people with a post-poll fuel price hike and also deny

DPS Jammu holds training programme

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 23: Delhi Public School Jammu under the guidance of Dr Ritu Singh, Pro-Vice Chairperson and Founder of DPS Jam

Govt focused on matching standards of all AIIMS institutions to AIIMS Delhi: Nadda

NEW DELHI, May 23: Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Saturday said the government is focusing on ensuring all AIIMS institutions match the standa

India-UAE pacts deepened partnership in energy, defence and AI: Report

New Delhi, May 23: Agreements signed between India and the United Arab Emirates during Prime Minister Narendra Modis visits deepen strategicecono

India, Boeing hold talks on aviation manufacturing and MRO opportunities

New Delhi, May 23: India and Boeing on Saturday held discussions on strengthening cooperation in aviation and aerospace manufacturing, focusing o

Woman delivers in ambulance, inquiry ordered

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, May 23: A woman delivered a baby inside an 108-ambulance moments after being referred from District Hospital (D

Rubio conveys Trumps US invite to Modi; discusses West Asia crisis

Will hold wide-ranging talks with EAM NEW DELHI, May 23: India and the US will continue to work closely for the global good, Prime Minister Naren

Karma spares no one

Veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty was in Kolkata to promote his upcoming film Aakhri Sawal, a politically charged drama framed as a high-stakes in

Encounter breaks out in Rajouri, group of 2-3 terrorists trapped

Helicopters, drones pressed into service Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 23: Security forces today established contact with a group of suspect

Ruskin Bond@92

A verdant garden in bloom, birds chirping in the backdrop, a warm sun making its way across the horizon and lots of children of course. Indias fa

Govt imposes major spending curbs to rein in expenditure

No new posts to be created without FD nod *Bans lavish official functions, foreign travel Govind Sharma JAMMU, May 23: In a major austerity drive

Petrol, diesel, CNG prices hiked again

NEW DELHI, May 23: Petrol and diesel prices were raised by 87-91 paise per litre on Saturday, taking the cumulative increase in retail fuel rates

Wanted terrorists attend Burhans funeral

NEW DELHI, May 23: Several wanted terrorists based in Pakistan attended Hamza Burhans funeral in Islamabad on Friday. Hizbul Mujahideen chief Sye

Summer vacations in Jammu schools from June 1

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 23: Government today announced schedule of summer vacations for all Government and recognized private schools

Fiorentina draws with Atalanta in dreary end to season for both

It was also a disappointing season from Atalanta, whose top-four finishes in the last two seasons guaranteed it Champions League football

Site, web accounts blocked, says Cockroach Janta Party founder

Why European households throw away so much food

Europe is wasting huge amounts of food while millions of people globally experience hunger. Wars in Ukraine and the Middle East have squeezed sup

Role of rice in fueling climate change is growing: Study

Rice feeds more than half the world. From terraced paddies in Southeast Asia to irrigated fields in China and India, it underpins daily meals for

Childhood junk food can rewire brain for life

Consuming large amounts of junk food early in life may cause lasting changes in the brain, even if a person later adopts a healthier diet. Scient

217 Indians joined Russian army, 49 dead, Centre tells SC

Crack down on fake education institutions, HC tells Centre

Only 6 states now have fertility rate above replacement level

FYUP transition: NEHUTA asks students to stick to three-yr prog

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 23: The North-Eastern Hill University Teachers Association (NEHUTA) has warned students to avoid the fourth year of

Devastating Fire in Rajasthan Destroys Homes in Seconds

Jaipur, May 24: A tragic incident unfolded in Dholpur, Rajasthan, where a severe fire broke out due to a short circuit, engulfing multiple homes

West Bengal Governor Orders Departmental Inquiry Against RMO Linked to RG Kar Case

Kolkata, May 24: West Bengal Governor R.N. Ravi has ordered a departmental inquiry against Resident Medical Officer (RMO) Dr. Avik Dey. His name

5-nation tour pacts to drive job growth: PM Modi

Anand Dubey Criticizes Cockroach Peoples Party for Spreading Confusion

Mumbai, May 24: Anand Dubey, a leader of the Shiv Sena (UBT), has accused the Cockroach Peoples Party of engaging in politics that spreads confus

'Attempt to malign forces image': Army on video on a party presser; says soldiers in video either dismissed or facing action

BJP MP Raghav Chadha Appointed Chair of Rajya Sabha Petition Committee

New Delhi, May 24: Raghav Chadha, a Member of Parliament from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has been appointed as the new chair of the Rajya

IPL 2026: Captain Iyers Unbeaten Century Leads PBKS to Victory Over LSG

Lucknow, May 24: Punjab Kings (PBKS) secured a crucial victory in the 68th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 on Saturday. Played at t

ITBP Soldiers Mothers Hand Amputation Case Under Reinvestigation in Kanpur

Kanpur, May 24: In Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, the situation surrounding the ITBP soldiers mothers hand amputation has become clearer following discus

Major General among 3 Army officers survive Cheetah copter crash in Leh; selfie of May 20 accident goes viral

Controversy Surrounds Don 3: Farhan Akhtar Files Complaint Against Ranveer Singh

Mumbai, May 24: A significant controversy has erupted surrounding the blockbuster franchise Don 3. Director and producer Farhan Akhtar has lodged