Top News

California Evacuees Return Home After Chemical Tank Scare, Fears Linger

A valve on the tank's cooling system failed and forced 50,000 people to evacuate in and around the Orange County city of Garden Grove last week

Trump administration in talks to fund US drone companies, WSJ reports

The Trump administration is reportedly in talks with drone manufacturers like Unusual Machines and Neros to boost domestic production and reduce

WHO Urges Ceasefire in Congo to Contain Ebola as Cases Surge

WHO chief urges ceasefire to halt Ebola spread amid conflict and mass displacement

Weather Today LIVE: Delhi May Get Relief As Weather Body Predicts Rain, Storms Today

Weather Updates Today, Heatwave, IMD Alert LIVE Updates: Light to very light rain is expected during the afternoon and evening, accompanied by st

Scientists trace human blood cells back to ancient single-celled ancestors

Scientists have uncovered evidence that human blood and immune cells may have evolved from ancient single-celled organisms nearly 700 million yea

'Insane' to Play in French Open Heat, Says Mensik After Cramps

Mensik collapsed onto the clay straight after hitting the winning forehand

More girls at birth than before, but still too few

US To Set Up Ebola Quarantine Facility In Kenya For Americans

Donald Trump's administration is planning to send Americans who are exposed to Ebola while abroad to a new facility in Kenya instead of flying th

Karnataka politics LIVE: All eyes on CM Siddaramaiahs breakfast meeting with Cabinet colleagues today

It is being speculated that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah would announce his decision post the breakfast meeting

Trump administration tells prosecutors to stand down on Venezuela leader, sources say

Federal prosecutors in Miami have been instructed to halt criminal investigations into Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodriguez, a longtime D

Iran War LIVE Updates: US Conducts Overnight Strikes On Iranian Military Site, Shoots Down Drones

US Iran War LIVE Updates: US President Donald Trump had on Wednesday dismissed an Iranian state media report that Iran and Oman would jointly man

Morning Brief Podcast: Physical AI Is Here: So Are The Data Collection Risks

Trump appears to threaten to 'blow up' ally Oman

President Trump issued a stark warning to Oman, threatening to low them up if the US ally does not ehave and allow free passage through the Str

US carries out new strikes in Iran against military site, official says

Overnight, the U.S. military launched new strikes in Iran targeting a military site deemed a threat to American forces and maritime traffic in th

Over 7.72 lakh Ayushman Bharat Health Cards issued: Minister

In Twisha Sharma Death Case, Court Rejects Giribala Singh's Bail

Twisha Sharma Death Case: Madhya Pradesh High Court on Wednesday quashed the anticipatory bail of former judge Giribala Singh in the Twisha Sharm

Spanish Proverb of the Day: Between the yes and no of a woman you cant place a pin Life lessons on human nature, uncertainty, interpretation, communication and why people change their minds

Spanish Proverb of the Day highlights the meaning of Between the yes and no of a woman you cant place a pin. The saying reflects how human emotio

Siddaramaiah Poised to Resign as Karnataka Chief Minister, Confirms RV Deshpande

New Delhi, May 28: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is expected to resign from his position on Thursday, marking the end of his tenure and p

US Carries Out New Strikes In Iran Against Military Site, Intercepts Drones

US-Iran War Latest News: US Carries Out New Strikes In Iran, Intercepts Iranian Drones, Strait Of Hormuz

Esha Singh Sets World Record at Munich World Cup with Gold in Womens 25m Pistol Event

New Delhi, May 28: Olympian Esha Singh made headlines on Wednesday by setting a world record in the Womens 25m Pistol event at the International

Banks, telcos take test to check cybersecurity score

Indian banks and telecom firms are preparing for a new AI model called Mythos. This AI can find software flaws very quickly. Companies are testin

IPL 2026: Vaibhav Suryavanshi Reflects on Near-Record Century Miss

Chandigarh, May 28: In the IPL 2026 eliminator match, Vaibhav Suryavanshi delivered an explosive performance that thrilled fans. Playing for Raja

Delhi High Court Halts Recovery of Widows Family Pension, Orders Refund with Interest

New Delhi, May 28: The Delhi High Court has intervened to stop the State Bank of India (SBI) from recovering an allegedly overpaid family pension

Rajasthan Police Launches Month-Long Campaign Against Child Labor and Human Trafficking

Jaipur, May 28: Rajasthan Police is set to initiate a month-long statewide campaign named Umang-VII aimed at combating child labor, bonded child

Sooryavanshi fires as RR crush SRH by 47 runs

MULLANPUR, May 27: The cricketing world once again bowed down to the generational talent of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi following his six-laden 97 off 2

BJP Leaders Welcome Supreme Courts Decision on Special Intensive Review of Voter Lists

Hyderabad, May 28: Political rhetoric has intensified following the Supreme Courts ruling on the Special Intensive Review (SIR) of voter lists an

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Meets Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to Discuss Infrastructure Funding

New Delhi, May 28: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay met with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday to discuss several critical is

Dr Jitendra interacts with IAS 2024 Batch trainees, hails record 41% women representation

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, May 27: Referring to nearly 41 percent representation of women officers in 2024 batch of IAS, marking one of t

Amit Shah hails passage of UCC Bill in Assam Assembly

NEW DELHI, May 27: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said the Uniform Civil Code has been the BJPs resolve since the day of its foundati

Air India Express launches Xpress Sale with 5 million discounted seats

HYDERABAD, May 27 : Air India Express on Wednesday announced the launch of its Xpress Sale, offering five million seats with discounts of up to 5

Eid ul Adha celebrated with religious fervour, gaiety across Jammu region

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 27: Eid ul Adha, also known as festival of sacrifice was celebrated with great religious fervour and gaiety ac

Public Life of Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee

Ashok Ogra ashokogra@gmail.com It is only natural that public discussions on Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee focus largely on Kashmir and the founding

Matthew Perry's Assistant Gets Over 3 Years In Jail In Actor's Death Case

Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett handed down the sentence to 60-year-old Kenneth Iwamasa in federal court in Los Angeles. He was also sentenced to tw

MLA Katra announces Rs 5 cr for Municipal Committee

Excelsior Correspondent Katra, May 27: MLA Mata Vaishno Devi Constituency, Baldev Raj Sharma today conducted a public meeting at Municipal Commit

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah Receives Controversial Caste Census Report

Bengaluru, May 28: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah received the social and educational survey report, known as the caste census, from the Karnataka S

Opposition bid to hide political incompetence by tainting institutions has failed: BJP after SC's SIR verdict

The Benefits of Rosemary for Mental Peace and Better Sleep

New Delhi, May 28: In todays fast-paced world, getting quality sleep has become a significant challenge. Late-night use of mobile phones and lapt

Quote of the Day by Legendary German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche: I'm not upset that you lied to me, I'm upset that Inspiring lessons on relationships, honesty, understanding and why trust is built in years, broken in seconds by the writer known for his deep insights into human nature

Quote of the Day by Friedrich Nietzsche: Friedrich Nietzsches quote, I'm not upset that you lied to me, I'm upset that from now on I can't believ

Greek Proverb of the Day: A woman who cooks with a knife doesnt joke Life lessons on strength, control, power, confidence, and why underestimating people can be your biggest mistake

Greek Proverb of the Day highlights the meaning of A woman who cooks with a knife doesnt joke. The saying reflects the idea that a woman who unde

NTR: The Iconic Actor Who Became a God for Millions

Mumbai, May 28: Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao (NTR) made a significant mark in Indian cinema with his exceptional acting, powerful voice, and mytholo

Weather Shift Expected in New Delhi After Intense Heat, Temperature May Drop by Up to 8 Degrees

New Delhi, May 28: The national capital is currently experiencing extreme heat. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), temperatu

10 players to watch at World Cup

Manchester, May 27: Two of footballs all-time greats will likely make their final bows on the sports biggest stage at the 2026 World Cup. Lionel

Indias First Eco-Friendly Rock Check Dam Inaugurated in Ladakh

Leh, May 27: The Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, V.K. Saxena, inaugurated Indias first eco-friendly Rock Check Dam on the Indus River in Upshi, Le

At UN, India says it has right to defend itself, warns Pak of consequences for cross-border terror

UNITED NATIONS, May 27 : Pakistan will have to accept that there are consequences to its sponsorship of cross-border terrorism, India told a UN m

Wheat output estimated to rise by 2.29 pc to 120.65 mn tons for 2025-26: Govt data

NEW DELHI, May 27 : The countrys wheat production is projected to rise by 2.29 per cent to 120.65 million tonnes for the 2025-26 crop year (July-

A terrific person!: Trump expresses tremendous gratitude as Gabbard attends last Cabinet meet

SC asks EC to check feasibility of time-stamps on VVPAT slips

Zelensky Urges Trump For More Missiles, Air Defence To Counter Russia

Volodymyr Zelensky urged Trump and Congress in a letter to supply more Patriot PAC-3 missiles and other air defence systems, warning that deliver

Gold drops Rs 1,100 to Rs 1.61 lakh/10g in Delhi

NEW DELHI, May 27 : Gold prices declined Rs 1,100 to Rs 1.61 lakh per 10 grams in the national capital on Wednesday, tracking weak global trends

Adani group stocks end higher; Adani Power overtakes Infosys in mcap ranking

NEW DELHI, May 27: Adani group stocks ended higher on Wednesday, with Adani Power overtaking IT major Infosys in mcap ranking, in an otherwise su

Muslim pilgrims perform Hajj rituals under intense heat as Eid al-Adha celebrations start

MINA (Saudi Arabia), May 27: Masses of pilgrims in Saudi Arabia threw pebbles at a large pillar in a symbolic ritual on Wednesday, one of the fin

Suspicious Death of Makeup Artist Sparks Police Investigation

New Delhi, May 28: A suspicious case of a young womans apparent suicide has emerged in the Nihal Vihar area of Delhi. According to police reports

Brutal and inhuman acts cannot weaken Pakistans resolve against terrorists: Munir

ISLAMABAD, May 27: Pakistan Army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir on Wednesday said that brutal and inhuman acts cannot weaken the resolve of his c

Neeraj Pathak Praises Freddy Daruwalas Talent in Inspector Avinash 2

Mumbai, May 28: Actor Freddy Daruwala is currently in the spotlight for his role in the second season of the web series Inspector Avinash. While

High Alert for Eid-ul-Azha: Police Conduct Flag Marches in Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, and New Delhi

New Delhi, May 28: In anticipation of Eid-ul-Azha, authorities across the country have implemented extensive security measures. Police forces in

More than a year after grand announcement, J&K Hydropower Policy still stuck in limbo

Draft under consultation months after feedback deadline Mohinder Verma JAMMU, May 27: More than a year after the Jammu and Kashmir Government mad

Cabinet extends SARTHAK-PDS scheme for 5 yrs with Rs 25,530 cr outlay

PM for whole-of-nation approach to tackle heatwave NEW DELHI, May 27: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday urged all Union Cabinet Ministers

SMVDU organizes NCC rank ceremony

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, May 27: Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU) organized an NCC Rank Ceremony with enthusiasm to honour

Pathania announces major sports infrastructure push in Udhampur East

Excelsior Sports Correspondent UDHAMPUR, May 27: MLA Udhampur East Ranbir Singh Pathania today said that Udhampur East is steadily moving towards

Eid-ul-Adha celebrated with religious fervour in Kashmir

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 27: With pleasant weather prevailing across Kashmir, Eid-ul-Adha was celebrated here today with religious f

Intl Daily Rising School organises programme

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, May 27: International Daily Rising School organised a leadership programme in its auditorium with enthusias

CLUJ VC honours Outstanding Sportspersons

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, May 27: The Vice-Chancellor of Cluster University of Jammu (CLUJ) felicitated outstanding sportspersons of

Shri Ram Universal School holds Career Counselling Session

Excelsior Correspondent SAMBA, May 27: The Shri Ram Universal School, Jammu, organised an informative and interactive Career Counselling Session

SC backs ECs power to conduct SIR

Exercise breathes life into mandate for fair polls NEW DELHI, May 27:Delivering a major victory for the Election Commission, the Supreme Court to

BJP President Nitin Naveen Embarks on Three-Day Organizational Tour of Uttarakhand

New Delhi, May 28: BJP National President Nitin Naveen will undertake a significant three-day organizational tour of Uttarakhand from May 28 to M

Rajasthan Minister Receives International Honor from World Book of Records

Jaipur, May 28: Dr. Manju Bagmar, Rajasthans Minister for Public Works, Women and Child Development, has achieved a significant milestone on the

ED Uncovers Major IPL Betting Racket, Seizes 13 Lakh Cash and Luxury Vehicles

New Delhi, May 28: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has launched a significant operation against an illegal IPL betting racket. This operation, c

'Will send list of deleted voters to competent authority': EC welcomes SC verdict

Chinese Proverb of the Day: The first time you cheat me, be ashamed. The second time it is I who must be ashamed Life lessons on red flags, self-respect, betrayal and why trust takes years to build and seconds to break

Chinese Proverb of the Day highlights the meaning of The first time you cheat me, be ashamed. The second time it is I who must be ashamed. The sa

Amnesty International Raises Alarm Over Human Rights Violations in Pakistan

Islamabad, May 28: Amnesty International, the international human rights organization, has expressed deep concern over the rising incidents of en

No specific port project identified, says Fijis Foreign Minister, day after Quad Foreign Ministers pledge assistance

In a written response to questions from The Hindu, Mr. Ditoka said Fijis approach to developing its infrastructure is driven by plans to create b

CBSE's 3-language scheme doesn't hit federalism, but will study infra constraints: Supreme Court

Parries Request For Stay, Seeks Comprehensive Board Affidavit

Celebrating 12 Years of Modi Government: Spiritual Leaders Praise Development Across India

Ayodhya, May 28: The city of Ayodhya is currently immersed in an atmosphere of devotion and reverence. A large number of devotees are arriving fr

Telangana Chief Minister Initiates Talks with Maharashtra on Tummadihatti Dam

Hyderabad, May 28: The Telangana government has commenced discussions with Maharashtra regarding the height and construction of the Tummadihatti

Trips cleared before austerity call: CM defends foreign visits

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 27: Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma has strongly defended the ongoing foreign trips undertaken by several Meghalaya

Gujarat Government Increases Farm Fencing Subsidy to 300 Per Meter

Gandhinagar, May 28: The Gujarat government has increased financial assistance for farm fencing ahead of the monsoon season. This move aims to he

Madhya Pradesh Mandates 5,000 Cattle for Self-Sufficient Gaushalas: Lakhon Patel

Bhopal, May 28: Lakhon Patel, the Minister of Animal Husbandry and Dairy in Madhya Pradesh, announced that the Self-Sufficient Gaushala Policy 20

States PGI ranking impacted by edn sector challenges: CM

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 27: The state government on Wednesday attributed Meghalayas poor performance in the national Performance Grading In

Conrad: Lapangap remains tense despite CM-level understanding

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 27: Tension at Lapangap continues to simmer despite ongoing talks between Meghalaya and Assam over the disputed are

Rising Fuel Prices Prompt Indigo to Cut Domestic Flights Following Air India

New Delhi, May 28: The impact of rising fuel prices is now becoming evident in the domestic aviation sector. Due to the increase in the costs of

Not opening shops in villages: CM defends contracts to BAC

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 27: Amid growing criticism and allegations of favouritism, Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Wednesday strongly de

Meta Launches Paid Subscriptions For Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp

Meta on Wednesday launched paid subscription plans for its flagship apps, marking a major push by the tech giant to diversify beyond its longtime

CM softens stand on UCC

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 27: Shifting from his earlier opposition, Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Wednesday indicated a more flexible an

Yogi Governments Decision Receives Support from National Panchayat Leaders, Announces Return Gift for 2027

Lucknow, May 28: The National Panchayati Raj Gram Pradhan Organization has expressed gratitude towards the Yogi government for its decision to ap

New species of toad discovered in Mawphlang named after Dhara

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 27: A small but remarkable discovery has emerged from the leaf litter at the sacred groves at Mawphlang in East Kha

Modi Aims to Transform Northeast into Hub for High-Value Agricultural Products, Says Scindia

New Delhi, May 28: Union Minister for Development of Northeastern Region Jyotiraditya Scindia announced on Wednesday that Prime Minister Narendra

IPL 2026 : Sooryavanshi, Archer carry Royals into Qualifier 2

The teen prodigy smashes 97 off just 29 balls with five fours and 12 sixes as the Rajasthan side makes 243 for eight; the pacer accounts for the

Starodubtseva Shocks World with Stunning Comeback Against Rybakina at French Open

Paris, May 27: In a thrilling womens singles match at the French Open, Yulia Starodubtseva made a remarkable comeback, defeating second-seeded El

Twisha Sharma death case: Madhya Pradesh HC quashes anticipatory bail of retired judge Giribala Singh

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the Madhya Pradesh Government, argued that he manner in which anticipatory bail was obtained, create

Indian Air Forces Sarang Team to Dazzle at NDA Passing Out Parade

Pune, May 28: The renowned Sarang helicopter display team of the Indian Air Force is set to deliver an impressive aerial performance during the h