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US Senate Passes Resolution to Limit Trump's War Powers in Iran

The development follows the ongoing negotiations related to peace deal between US and Iran

Georgia primary election results winners: GA primary election voting closes, projections are out

GA primary election results: In the race for Georgia governor, Donald Trump is backing Lt. Gov. Burt Jones in an unexpectedly ugly battle for the

Cultural Fest Concludes at Venkateshwar Institute

Udaipur, May 19 (Udaipur Kiran) A cultural programme organised at Venkateshwar Institute of Paramedical Sciences concluded on a vibrant and grac

Consumer Protection Organisation Meets Padma Shri Kailash Manav

Udaipur, May 19, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran) Office-bearers of the Consumer Protection Organisation paid a courtesy visit to Padma Shri Kailash Manav,

India reviews curbs on non-essential imports to support rupee, boost local manufacturing

If necessary, the government can impose higher duties or selective restrictions to curb such imports. India's merchandise trade deficit widened t

Bdesh inch closer to series sweep vs Pak after Day 4

Sylhet, May 19: Left-arm spinner Taijul Islam claimed four wickets as Bangladesh moved within three wickets of a series sweep against Pakistan af

Chaliha in main draw; Hariharan & Arjun stun Popov brothers

Kuala Lumpur, May 19: Indian shuttler Ashmita Chaliha defeated Pai Yu-po of Chinese Taipei in a tough three-game contest to qualify for the women

Pragg draws with So, stays joint second

Bucharest (Romania), May 19: Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa played out his fourth draw, signing peace with American Wesley So in the fifth round of

HI to call executive board meeting

New Delhi, May 19: Hockey India has called an urgent executive board meeting to discuss stringent action, including possible life bans, amid a se

Rajasthan Recognized by WHO for Tobacco Control Efforts

Jaipur, May 20: Rajasthan has achieved a significant global milestone in tobacco control. The states Health Department has been awarded a prestig

Kentucky primary election results, winners: Thomas Massie lost to Donald Trump backed Ed Gallrein, S. Guthrie, James Comer, Melissa Strange win key races

Kentucky primary election was seen as a test of U.S. President Donald Trump's powers to persuade Republican voters to punish his critics.

Kangana Ranaut: Indian society still abandons daughters

Amidst the alleged dowry death case of Twisha Sharma, actress and politician Kangana Ranaut has advised all parents not to simply abandon their d

Boman Irani to lend voice to documentary 1947: Brexit India

Actor-filmmaker Boman Irani has lent his voice to the documentary 1947: Brexit India, which re-examines Indias independence through an economic r

Paper Tiger at Cannes reveals new side of Miles Teller

James Grays Paper Tiger has been widely praised at Cannes, with much of the attention focused on lead actor Miles Teller. The film follows Irwin

Xi Jinping, Putin To Meet In Beijing Today For Tea Diplomacy After Trump Visit

China and Russia's leaders are set to meet for a summit in Beijing on Wednesday featuring discussions on bilateral and international issues,

Havertz header sends Arsenal closer to Premier League crown

London, May 19: Arsenal closed in on a first Premier League title in 22 years by seeing out a tense 1-0 win over Burnley on Monday in its penulti

Faria stuns Dimitrov; Wong, Gojo, and Heide advance on Day 2 of qualifiers

Paris, May 19: Jaime Faria produced one of the biggest upsets of the opening week of French Open qualifying after battling past former World No.

How Karunanidhi successfully headed a minority government for five years

The last time Tamil Nadu witnessed a coalition government was in 1952; however, leaders of the Dravidian parties largely steered clear of the ide

U.S. says held talks with Cuba on $100 million offer

The aid would be distributed through Catholic Relief Services and Samaritans Purse, an evangelical Protestant charity, and not handed over direct

Standards for fuel blends up to E30 notified

What J&Ks Electricity Consumers must know about the 2026 Amendment

Ankit Vaid advankitvaid@gmail.com Indias electricity policy was never designed around economics. The Electricity (Supply) Act of 1948 built the s

Putins Visit to India: A Strategic Boost Amid Tensions

Oslo, May 20: Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to visit India this year, coinciding with the BRICS Summit 2026 scheduled for September. Ac

17 properties with links to Abhishek under KMC lens

Nordic leaders condemn Pahalgam attack

Could you claim up to $25,000 from this $1.2 million Farmers Insurance settlement? Here's who can receive settlement money

New Mexico drivers may be eligible for up to $25,000 from a $1.2 million Farmers Insurance settlement. The lawsuit concerns underinsured motorist

PM Modi holds bilateral meets with Denmark, Finland, Iceland PMs

After ousting Didis govt in Bengal, BJP ends Bhaipo tax on truckers

Dr Jitendra addresses Ahmedabad National Workshop, calls for promoting Grassroots Innovators

Excelsior Correspondent AHMEDABAD, May 19 : Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences and Minister of

President, PM Modi express grief over demise of former Uttarakhand CM B C Khanduri

DEHRADUN, May 19 : President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Tuesday expressed grief over th

Indian Armed Forces dismantled terror infra, then stopped deliberately: Army chief

It reflected smart power in most complete expression NEW DELHI, May 19: Under Operation Sindoor, Indian forces dismantled terror infrastructure,

LG honors Nari Shakti with Lal Ded National Award

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, May 19: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today attended the Lal Ded National Award Ceremony at Srinagar. Th

President Putin to attend BRICS summit in New Delhi on Sep 12-13: Kremlin aide

MOSCOW, May 19: Russian President Vladimir Putin will attend the BRICS summit in New Delhi on September 12-13, according to a presidential aide.

Will hunt down narco-terrorists in deepest hideouts: LG

Urges people to strike final blow against drug abuse Fayaz Bukhari SRINAGAR, May 19: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today said that the Governm

India, Nordic nations upgrade ties with green tech, def focus

Modi government working to make Delhis transport network modern, future-ready: Gadkari

NEW DELHI, May 19: Union minister Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday said the Narendra Modi government is working to make Delhis transport network modern a

Vishal selected for Sabre World Cup

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, May 19: International fencer Vishal Thappar has been selected to represent India in the Senior Fencing Sabr

India rejects claims of human rights violations

Supreme Court: Courts not bound by govts N-liability cap

Italy & India: A Strategic Partnership For The Indo-Mediterranean

Quote of the day by Tiger Woods: 'Achievements on the golf course are not what matters, decency and honesty are...' Life lessons on win, hard work, human behavior and talent by American golfer

Quote of the day by Tiger Woods focuses on honesty, decency, win, hard work, human behavior and talent. The message explains that achievements on

Grok down, and when will AI chatbot be back up? Grok outage DownDetector data, Grok app and website not working error message, affected regions, users and services

Grok down, and when will AI chatbot be back up? Thousands of users reported Grok down issues in the United States on Tuesday evening. Reports on

Continuous meditation

Assam Government to Penalize Officials for Pension Delays

Guwahati, May 20: The Assam government has announced a strict new policy regarding the timely distribution of pensions to retired employees. Unde

UN Security Council condemns attack on UAE nuclear plant

The unclaimed drone struck an electrical generator on May 17 near the Arab worlds first nuclear power plant in Barakah in the emirate of Abu Dhab

Quote of the Day by famous English poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge: 'Common sense in an uncommon degree is what'-Why William Wordsworth's friend believed true wisdom comes from extraordinary common sense

Samuel Taylor Coleridge, an English poet and philosopher, offered a timeless insight. He stated that uncommon common sense is wisdom. This idea r

Ancient tooth proteins suggest homo erectus may have left genetic legacy in modern-day humans

For most of the 20th century, the model of human origins was viewed as a tree: with the trunk dividing into branches, and then twigs. Each specie

Irish proverb of the day: 'Age is honorable and youth is...' - motivational lessons on understanding life through the wisdom of growing old and energy of youth and why every stage of life matters more than you think

Irish proverb of the day: An Irish saying highlights that both youth and age hold distinct value, with youth being noble for its energy and innov

BAC bags Rs 732-cr Mawkhanu stadium project through proxy

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 20: Hyderabad-based BAC Infratech Pvt. Ltd. which has been in the news for bagging contracts worth over Rs 1,900 cr

'US remains locked and loaded to restart': Vance issues stark Iran ultimatum, 'NEVER get nukes'

Prices of petrol, diesel hiked again by 90p, up by nearly Rs 4 in a week

Tamil Nadu Government Assures Uninterrupted Supply of Medicines Amid Chemists Strike

Chennai, May 20: Amid a nationwide strike called by chemists on May 20, Tamil Nadu Health Minister K.G. Arunraj assured that essential medical se

VPP supremo ready for Dhars Nartiang invite

Basaiawmoit dubs it battle between rich and poor By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 19: Voice of the People Party (VPP) supremo Ardent Miller Basaiawm

African proverb of the day: 'The laughter of a woman is the light...' Life lessons on happiness, family, peace, prosperity and why a female's presence is essential for a safe and stable house environment

African proverb of the day highlights the Swahili saying The laughter of a woman is the light of a home. The proverb explains happiness, family u

Khanduri remembered for integrity, discipline and highway transformation

State govt defends award of contracts to Hyderabad firm

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 19: Despite facing intense heat over allocation of projects worth over Rs 1,900 crore to the Hyderabad-based BAC In

Error in verdict, refer case to larger bench: Cops to SC over denying bail to Umar, Sharjeel

NEHU clears air on fourth year of FYUP under NEP 2020

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 19: With a wave of anxiety building among students, teachers, and academic stakeholders as North-Eastern Hill Unive

No panic-buying in Shillong despite second fuel price hike in five days

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 19: Petrol and diesel prices went up by around 90 paise per litre on Tuesday, just four days after an earlier hike

Super Classic Chess: Praggnanandhaa draws with Wesley So, stays joint second

On a day without any decisive games, Germany's Vincent Keymer maintained his half-point lead, moving up to 3.5 points. Praggnanandhaa shares the

Decomposed body recovered from Forest dept quarter in city

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 19: A highly-decomposed male body was recovered from a Forest Department quarter at Polo Hills near the Buddhist Te

During Rajnath's visit, India, Vietnam review defence partnership, discuss further cooperation in maritime security

Linesman saves colleague from electrocution in West Garo Hills

From Our Correspondent TURA, May 19: A lineman displayed exceptional bravery on Tuesday afternoon when he rescued his colleague from electrocutio

A hundred years ago | Labour emigration to Malaya

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Modi and Meloni outline road map for India-Italy strategic partnership

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni joint op-ed talks about emerging Indo-Mediterranean corridor and pushes for 20-bi

Amid soaring temperatures, India successfully meets record peak power demand of 260.45 GW

Thermal power accounted for about 62.5% of the power generated when the peak demand was met.

Starbucks layoffs 2026 continue: What is driving the third round of job cuts under Brian Niccol, how many workers will be impacted and what employees need to know about severance?

Starbucks layoffs 2026: Starbucks is cutting 300 US corporate jobs and closing regional support offices. This move is part of a broader turnaroun

Space bonding with Europe: Sweden joins Indias Venus mission, Norwayties up with Isro for space cooperation

Bombay HC upholds 69-yr-old undertrial's right to education, waives escort fee

Examining the Tadmetla encounter inquiry

The investigation of grave offences, particularly involving banned organisations such as the CPI (Maoist), requires special skills

Government misleading people on inflation, fuel shortage: Ashok Gehlot

Ashok Gehlot said the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party was engrossed in elections during the last three months despite Congress leader Rahul Gandhi

ACB Raids HMWS&SB General Manager, Unearths Disproportionate Assets Worth Over 5.8 Crore

The QR code of the ACB is displayed in all government offices and prominent public places which people could use to contact the bureau, the ACB s

'Chinese cartel exploited COVID pandemic': FBI slaps charges on China's 4 shipping container firms

Gulf conflict pushes upfertiliserprices, but supply will stay steady: Jakhar

Sunil Jakhar urged farmers to usefertilisersjudiciously, in line with recommendations of agricultural universities to avoid wastage and protect s

A test for political accountability

A POCSO case against a Ministers son has spiralled into a scandal in Telangana

Russians Covertly Trained By China Return To Fight In Ukraine: Reports

A second report described air defence training at a military facility, including with electronic warfare rifles, net-throwing devices and drones

Khammam CI Attached To DGP Office After Complaint

The woman had approached Khammam women police station in February 2026 to lodge a case against her husband over family disputes.

US Secretary of State Rubio to Visit India from May 23

Washington, May 20: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to embark on a four-day visit to India starting May 23. According to information sha

Rubio to attend NATO talks, pay first visit to India

The State Department confirmed that Marco Rubio would participate on Friday (May 22, 2026) in talks among NATO Foreign Ministers in Helsingborg,

Modi Talks Trade With Nordic Pms

Leaders also exchange views on global issues.

Towns across UP, Chhatisgarh are getting baked, experts blame 'man-made heat islands'

BJP Leader Criticizes Congresss Dual Stance on Shashi Tharoors Statement

Ahmedabad, May 20: BJP leader Rohan Gupta has responded to Congress senior leader Shashi Tharoors statement regarding the benefits of the SIR (Sy

Recognizing Signs of Anxiety and Depression in Children: What Parents Should Know

New Delhi, May 20: Childhood is a delicate and sensitive phase. Parents often dismiss their childrens anger, irritability, or sadness as mere stu

A China-U.S. summit that drew global attention

Global turmoil has heightened the need for stable China-U.S. ties

'Pink Patrol of Railway Police Nabs Offenders, Drone Surveillance Protects Women Passengers in MMTS

The Pink Patrol was launched on April 16.

Indias EV ambition needs a grid strategy to match

Indias EV future depends on a strong and clean energy electricity grid

Hindus given full access to Bhojshala complex: ASI

IPL 2026: Mitchell Marsh Reflects on Missed Century After Run Out

Jaipur, May 20: In an exhilarating match between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Mitchell Marsh s

US Military Claims Iran Girls School Was Located On Active Missile Base

The incident took place on February 28 on the first day of the conflict and killed more than 175 children and teachers, Iranian officials say.

Eastern India Poised to Become Agricultural Growth Engine, Says Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Bhubaneswar, May 20: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan stated on Tuesday that Eastern India can emerge as the agricultural growth