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Morning Digest: Kerala Cabinet to take oath today; India, Sweden agree to elevate ties to Strategic Partnership, and more

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Kerala swearing-in ceremony LIVE: Satheesan, along with Cabinet, to take oath today

Along with Mr. Satheesan, the UDF Cabinet will also be sworn in

Corner Office Conversation: Dara Khosrowshahi - India To Be Ubers No 1 Market

UAE and Saudi Arabia report drone incidents as Iran war deadlock drags on

A drone strike caused a fire at the Barakah nuclear power plant in the UAE, while Saudi Arabia said it intercepted three drones that entered from

White House fact sheet on Trump's China visit cites Iran agreement; omits Taiwan

The US and China have agreed to create new trade and investment boards and build a more stable economic relationship based on fairness and recipr

In Bihar, a plate of woe

A week after a suspected snake was found in a midday meal, students in Bihars Saharsa district remain too scared to eat lunch at school. Even as

India plans Rs 35,000 crore highway asset monetisation in FY27

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has prepared a list of the highway stretches for monetisation with Haryana accounting for the hig

Netizens pan Saurabh Dwivedis debut performance in Kartavya

Journalist-turned-actor Saurabh Dwivedi is faced with significant social media criticism following his acting debut in the recently released Saif

Cannes: Restored Malayalam cult classic receives standing ovation

The restored 4K restoration of late filmmaker John Abrahams cult Malayalam film Amma Ariyan was screened at the Cannes Film Festival on Sunday. I

Pati Patni Aur Woh Do earns Rs 11.05 crore at box office

Ayushmann Khurrana-starrer Pati Patni Aur Woh Do has earned over Rs 10 crore at the domestic box office. The film is directed by Mudassar Aziz an

Sonakshi Sinha says films are meant for entertainment, not moral lessons

Bollywood actress Sonakshi Sinha, who is gearing up for the release of her streaming movie System, does not agree with the opinion that cinema sh

Squatters hold massive rally against evictions in Nepal

Kathmandu, May 17: Thousands of landless squatters on Sunday organised a massive rally in Lumbini province in southern Nepal to protest the gover

Pak Army slams Gen Dwivedis remarks, calls for co-existence

Islamabad, May 17: The Pakistan Army on Sunday criticised Indian Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedis recent remarks, while urging New Delhi to learn

Israel claims killing Hamas commander in air strike

Jerusalem, May 17: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Sunday claimed that it has eliminated the Hamas operations headquarters Commander who advan

DyCM reviews PWD works across Jammu region, emphasizes adherence to timelines

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 17: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary today chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the progress

Demand for cruises appears undimmed despite hantavirus

New York, May 17: Recent outbreaks of hantavirus and norovirus on cruise ships are making headlines, but theyre unlikely to dim the growing popul

SriLankan Airlines accuses Indian employees of Rs 22-mn fraud

Colombo, May 17: SriLankan Airlines has accused several Indian employees based in its Chennai office of misappropriating funds worth Rs 22 millio

Catch-22: IPL 2026s stunners and shockers

While there have been some screamers in the ongoing IPL season, the catching standard has been terrible to say the least; the repeat offenders ar

RCB secure playoffs berth as PBKS lose again

INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE | GUJARAT TITANS SAI SUDHARSAN FASTEST TO 3,000 IPL RUNS MATCH TODAY CHENNAI SUPER KINGS VS SUNRISERS HYDERABAD AT 7:30 PM

IEI Jammu Centre calls for stronger digital resilience, cyber security

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 17: The Institution of Engineers (India), Jammu Centre today celebrated World Telecommunication and Informatio

NCWs Shakti Samvad Strengthens Coordination Among State Women Commissions

Srinagar, May 18: The National Commission for Women (NCW) organized a two-day event titled Shakti Samvad in Srinagar on May 16-17, bringing toget

Computer Dealer Association organises Say No to Drugs Run

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 17: Jammu Computer Dealer Association, popularly known as JCDA, organised Run for Fun Season 3 on the theme Sa

Starc magic, Rahul-Porel stand keep DC alive in playoff race

INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE | GUJARAT TITANS SAI SUDHARSAN FASTEST TO 3,000 IPL RUNS MATCH TODAY CHENNAI SUPER KINGS VS SUNRISERS HYDERABAD AT 7:30 PM

IPL 2026 DC vs RR: Starcs work ethic, preparation with his own plans, training are above par, says Badani

Mitchell Starc reduced Rajasthan Royals to 166 for 5 in the space of an over and later dismissed Dasun Shanaka to finish with four wickets, a spe

Why no site museum for J&K?

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Digital Heritage Technologies for museums in J&K

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IPL 2026 DC vs RR: I dont think slow ball is a weakness for Sooryavanshi, says Vikram Rathour

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi fell to a slower delivery from Madhav Tiwari, not the first time a change of pace proved effective in dismissing the 15-year

Kavinder highlights crucial role of civil society in nation-building

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 17: The Governor of Himachal Pradesh, Kavinder Gupta said that effective leadership is not merely about holdin

BJPs growth rooted in nationalism, discipline, public service: Sat Sharma

Sunil, Koul, Billawaria address training camps Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 17: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Jammu & Kashmir, organized va

Rana launches Rs 57.98 cr development projects in remote, border villages of Mendhar

Excelsior Correspondent POONCH, May 17: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, today laid t

Art 370 abrogation played vital role in J&Ks development: Jugal Kishore

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 17: MP, Jammu Poonch Lok Sabha constituency, Jugal Kishore Sharma highlighted the transformative changes and r

Rs 60 cr worth encroached land retrieved, 33 structures razed

Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyaan Excelsior Correspondent SAMBA, May 17: In a major crackdown on drug network by Samba police, 50 kanals of land worth Rs 6

Vehicle plunges into Nallah, driver killed

Excelsior Correspondent RAMBAN, May 17: A truck veered off the road and rolled down into a Nallah near Nachlana area of Banihal on Jammu-Srinagar

J&K ANTF arrests interstate drug smuggler from Punjab

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 17: The Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) J&K has arrested a hardcore interstate drug smuggler from Patiala in

Court rejects supplementary complaint, further investigation in NDPS case

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 17: A local court here said that supplementary complaint and further investigation therein during pendency

15 vehicles seized for illegal mining

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 17: The police today seized 15 vehicles involved in the unauthorised extraction and transportation of miner

3 persons booked under Arms Act

Excelsior Correspondent KATRA, May 17: Katra Police arrested three persons under Arms Act and recovered a sharp edged weapon from their possessio

Teachers unions form JAC over TET issue

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 17: A joint meeting of various teachers and employees organizations was held today at Hari Singh Park, Jammu,

MLA, ADC listen public grievances

Excelsior Correspondent BHADERWAH, May 17: A public grievance redressal camp was organized here today and was attended by MLA Bhaderwah, Daleep S

Power crisis begins in Jammu as lower discharge in rivers hits generation

*J&K to procure addl power to meet shortfall: MD Gopal Sharma JAMMU, May 17: With the hot weather conditions on rise in Jammu, the power crisis h

Matra Shakti is upholding civilisational moorings: ABISY

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 17: A one day national seminar on the topic Contribution of Women in Viksit Bharat 2047 : A Historical Perspec

RCB secure IPL playoff berth with 23-run win against Punjab Kings

DHARAMSHALA, May 17: Royal Challengers Bengaluru held their nerve and survived a late onslaught to edge out Punjab Kings by 23 runs to become the

Police busts inter-district tower battery theft racket, several arrested

Excelsior Correspondent RAMBAN, May 17: Ramban Police today solved a major theft case involving the stealing of tower batteries from a telecom si

68 FIRs registered, 89 drug peddlers held due to grassroot intelligence network

990 Samitis ignite peoples war against drugs in Jammu *Over 35 lakh citizens join 72,243 awareness progs Mohinder Verma JAMMU, May 17: In an unpr

Asian gold medalist Yasser seeks Govt aid

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, May 17: After winning the Asian U-15 Boxing Gold medal recently, Mohammed Yasser from Jammu and Kashmirs Ra

Verstappens Nuerburgring 24 hrs hopes dashed by driveshaft failure

Max Verstappen was sharing a Mercedes-AMG GT3 car at the German circuit with Spaniard Dani Juncadella, Andorra-based Frenchman Jules Gounon and A

Dutch PM Rob Jetten raises 2016 abduction case

No fresh Ebola case in India since 2014: Govt

PM Modis visit to Netherlands secures 17 strategic pacts

CBSE slashes paper re-evaluation fees

Support for CM Naidus Appeal by Sanjay Upadhyay Amid Demographic Concerns

Mumbai, May 18: BJP MLA Sanjay Upadhyay has expressed full support for Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidus appeal for financial assi

Hundred years ago | African natives protests

Fulfilled another election promise by starting applications for ration cards: Sachdeva

Virendra Sachdeva appealed to all district presidents and mandal presidents of Delhi BJP to create awareness among the people of Delhi about gett

Boost for tech, trade & defence as India, Sweden become strategic partners

India and Sweden have elevated their ties to a strategic partnership, signing an action plan for 2026-2030 covering green transition, technology,

Charge-sheeting, conviction rates in Mlaya lower than most states

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 17: Meghalaya may not rank among states with high crime rates, but NCRB data for 2024 has revealed concerns over th

U.S. weighs drone threat from Cuba: report

The report comes as tensions simmer between Washington and Havana and amid speculation that the United States may be building an argument for mil

Low enrolment under MHIS, Ayushman Bharat a concern: Shylla

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 17: Health Minister Wailadmiki Shylla on Sunday expressed concern over the states failure to achieve full registrat

Students begin to find their voice as SPARK expands to 10 districts

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 17: Meghalaya is attempting to dismantle the culture of classroom silence in rural schools as the state-backed SPAR

Thousands witness cremation of former Sohra Syiemsad 32 yrs after her death

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 17: Thousands gathered in Sohra on Saturday to witness the traditional cremation of the preserved remains of Iartim

Baptist bodies call for prompt release of Manipur hostages

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 17: Four major Baptist organisations, including the Baptist World Alliance (BWA) and the Asia Pacific Baptist Feder

NCC Aqua Adventure Regatta 2026 concludes at Umiam Lake

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 17: The eight-day Aqua Adventure Regatta 2026, organised by the 12 Assam NCC Battalion, concluded at Umiam Lake on

Bernard alleges irregularities in ATS projects

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 17: Tura MDC and state BJP vice-president Bernard N Marak on Sunday alleged duplication and irregularities in sever

VHP Wants Clarity on AP Scheme for Increasing Population

The VHP secretary maintained that Hindus have strictly followed population-control measures advocated by successive governments over the past fiv

Passenger killed as pvt travels bus rams into lorry

The Jai Bharat Travels bus, carrying around 30 passengers, was travelling from Arunachalam to Hyderabad

City biking event highlights crisis in mens mental health, HIV rates

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 17: Beyond the vintage suits and polished engines, Health Minister Wailadmiki Shylla and medical experts issued a g

World Bank team reviews healthcare, youth welfare projects in Sohra

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 17: A World Bank delegation visited Sohra on Saturday to review the progress of key healthcare and adolescent welfa

Mahant Rajudas Criticizes Muslim Support for Invaders

Lucknow, May 18: Mahant Rajudas has launched a sharp attack on Maulana Arshad Madani and the Muslim community regarding the Dhar Bhojshala contro

NEET UG leak: CBI conducts searches at Renukai Chemistry Classes in Latur

CBI officials began the search at Renukai Chemistry Classes in the citys Shivnagar locality in the afternoon, and it was still underway till late

Pocso Case: 24 Media Houses Booked For Revealing Minors Identity; Separate Case For Defaming Judiciary

The Charminar police on Sunday registered cases after the Telangana High Court Registrar complained about viral posts and reports alleging that f

Social Welfare School Students Break Glass Ceiling

In the Engineering stream, a total of 1,428 students appeared, of whom 1,123 qualified. In the A&P stream exam 1,326 students appeared and 1,041

IIT Prep Helps Students to Top EAPCET

The EAPCET toppers decided to take a call on which college to join after the national-level entrance examination results are announced.

DMRC to run 24 additional trips on Metro Mondays

The move follows Chief Minister Rekha Guptas call earlier this week, urging Delhi government officials to observe Metro Mondays and use public tr

Dwarka set for infra upgrade as CM unveils 100-cr. plan

AAP targets BJP-led MCD over deaths due to open drains

Fear, anxiety grip Yamuna Bazar families amid looming eviction

A Year After, Hyderabad Remains Oblivious to Fire Safety

After the Gulzur Houz accident, the government appointed a high-powered six-member inquiry committee to suggest remedial measures.

With CM and three Ministers, Ernakulam gets strong representation in Cabinet

Angamaly MLA Roji M. John of the Congress, Piravom legislator Anoop Jacob of Kerala Congress (Jacob), and Kalamassery MLA V. E. Abdul Gafoor of t

Modi and Kristersson Honor Tagores Legacy with Special Gifts

New Delhi, May 18: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson exchanged special gifts in the presence of Crown Princ

MLA Ganta Finds Empty Liquor Bottles In Madhurawada PHC

Ganta asked police personnel to monitor the PHC premises during their night beat and prevent entry of anti-social elements.

Short circuit triggers fire in Shahdara building; 9 rescued

Fadnavis Reaffirms June Deadline for Farm Loan Waiver

A senior official said the loan waiver proposal is expected to be tabled before the Cabinet for approval in the coming days. Around 51.24 lakh fa

UppalWarangal Stretch Closure Irks Commuters

Authorities said the closure is essential to facilitate construction of the elevated corridor, but commuters insist that timelines must be clearl

Prohibitory orders imposed in Dehradun industrial area following labour unrest

Workers had launched protests May 15, demanding a wage hike from their respective managements

Asad Urges CM to Reschedule Degree Exams Coinciding with Bakrid

The Hyderabad MP also listed out the name of the graduation course and examination subject which are scheduled on the day of festival.

E-buses will not lead to privatisation of RTC, says top official

The government is commitment to providing safe, affordable, efficient and environment-friendly transport services to the people through APSRTC an

Panel To Identify Telangana Activists

Its ultimate objective is to compile a comprehensive, verified list and recommend specific state honours, facilities and courtesies for eligible

Coalition Government Committed to Ambedkars Ideals: Satya Kumar

Satya Kumar maintained that the honour of conferring Bharat Ratna on Ambedkar in 1990 goes to the BJP-supported government.

Krishnan Srinivasan | Why Ukraines Zelenskyy Is A Great Salesman And Illusionist

There were claims in February that Ukraine made more territorial gains than Russia. Not all pro-Ukrainian monitoring platforms supported these, a

RTC employees union opposes privatisation move

Accusing the government of trying to hand over valuable assets and operations to private companies in the name of electric bus services, it calls