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Partnerships critical for progress in tough world: EAM Jaishankar

PARAMARIBO, May 8: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar stressed the critical role of partnerships in achieving progress in a tough world, and

China confirms its support to Pakistan during four-day conflict with India

BEIJING, May 8 : China, for the first time, has confirmed that it provided on-site technical support to Pakistan during the four-day conflict wit

India, Singapore resolve to jointly target terror financing, radicalisation

SINGAPORE, May 8 : India and Singapore have vowed to jointly work to combat the challenge of terrorism including cross-border movement of terrori

CM-elect Adhikari stakes claim to form Bengals first BJP govt

KOLKATA, May 8 : West Bengal chief minister-elect Suvendu Adhikari on Friday evening met Governor RN Ravi and staked a claim to form the first BJ

A massive 11,000-carat ruby unearthed in Myanmars war-scarred gemstone heartland

BANGKOK, May 8: Miners in Myanmar have discovered a rare ruby of enormous size, considered to be the second-largest by weight ever found in the c

Indias new envoy to China presents credentials to Chinese foreign ministry

BEIJING, May 8 : Indias new envoy to China Vikram Doraiswami presented a copy of his credentials to Assistant Foreign Minister Hong Lei, the Indi

Real Madrid fines Valverde and Tchouamni half a million euros each for altercation

On social media, Valverde initially called it a meaningless fight with a teammate and said everything has been blown out of proportion

Strengthening Military Ties: India and Australia Agree on Enhanced Cooperation

New Delhi, May 9: India and Australia held their 10th Defense Policy Talks on Friday in New Delhi. During this significant defense dialogue, both

China Strengthens Intellectual Property Protection, Achieves Record Satisfaction Levels

Beijing, May 9: Chinas National Intellectual Property Administration has released a white paper titled Intellectual Property Protection Status in

Severe Storm and Rain Disrupt Life in Patna

Patna, May 9: Authorities reported that a severe storm accompanied by heavy rainfall wreaked havoc in Patna on Friday, causing widespread disrupt

Royal Bengal Tiger Spotted in Arunachal After Two Decades

Itanagar, May 9: A Royal Bengal Tiger has been sighted in the D. Ering Memorial Wildlife Sanctuary in Arunachal Pradesh for the first time in nea

Intelligence Without Imagination

A new analysis tracking nearly 7,000 scientific abstracts submitted to the prestigious journal Organisation Science has confirmed what many quiet

3 drown in Jhelum while washing tents in Hajin

LG, CM express grief Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 8: At least three young men drowned in River Jhelum in Bandipora district today after

UAEs Opec Exit, Higher Oil Risks Strategic Warning for India

Shivaji Sarkar None, not even US analysers, expected that a non-descript war with a small country like Iran could change the global energy scenar

Suvendu Adhikari stakes claim to form Govt

KOLKATA, May 8 : West Bengal Chief Minister-elect Suvendu Adhikari on Friday evening met Governor RN Ravi and staked a claim to form the first BJ

IIT Jammu hosts science learning visit for school students

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 8: The Outreach Department of Indian Institute of Technology Jammu organized an educational visit for 92 stude

Outmaneuver adversaries with strategic surprise: Rajnath

JAIPUR, May 8: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday directed the top military commanders of the three services to integrate an element of sur

Chouhan directs NAFED, NCCF to step up MSP procurement as pulse, oilseed prices slip

NEW DELHI, May 8: Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday directed cooperatives NAFED and NCCF to accelerate procurement at minimum

Selection trials for 79th Senior National Aquatic Cship on May 16

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, May 8: The Jammu & Kashmir Swimming Association has announced selection trials for the 79th Senior National

Government Reports Over 9.7 Million LPG Cylinder Deliveries in Just Two Days

New Delhi, May 9: The government announced that over 9.7 million domestic LPG cylinders were delivered in the last two days, compared to approxim

Tejashwi Yadav Criticizes NDA Government Over Bihar Cabinet Expansion

Patna, May 9: Opposition leader Tejashwi Yadav launched a sharp attack on the NDA government regarding the cabinet expansion led by Bihar Chief M

Congress MP Karti Chidambaram Urges Withdrawal of IT Rules Amendment

New Delhi, May 9: Congress MP Karti Chidambaram has expressed serious concerns regarding the proposed amendment to Rule 3(4) of the Information T

Assam Government Prioritizes Indigenous Communities, Says Minister

Guwahati, May 9: Assam Cabinet Minister Jayanta Malla Barua stated on Friday that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government will continue t

Vijay Deverakondas Journey: From Deadline to Stardom in the South Film Industry

Mumbai, May 9: Vijay Deverakonda, a superstar of the South Indian film industry, has become an inspiration for millions of youth. However, few kn

Bengal's Adhikari: Suvendu to be state's first BJP CM

Kolkata: Writers' buildings to turn saffron to welcome new CM

Kolkata's iconic Writers' Buildings and other government offices will glow orange on Saturday evening, marking the first day of the new BJP gover

JSSC Recruitment 2026: Massive Hiring for 611 Positions Including Laboratory Assistants

Ranchi, May 9: The Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) has officially announced a recruitment drive for a total of 611 positions across v

Nearly Rs 492 crore lying in J&K banks with no one to claim it; Govt's nationwide campaign yield no results

Nearly 492 crore remains unclaimed in banks across Jammu and Kashmir despite a nationwide campaign launched by the Central Government to help peo

India-Suriname Partnership: A New Initiative in Agriculture and Development, Says S. Jaishankar

New Delhi, May 9: During his visit to Suriname, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held a press conference following an event on Friday. He

Kolkata: Brigade takes rain cover for new cabinet swearing-in

Preparations are in full swing at Kolkata's Brigade Parade Ground to ensure Saturday's oath-taking ceremony for Bengal's first BJP government pro

Operation Sindoor continues: Army's anniversary video sends strong message to terror mentors [Watch]

On the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, the Indian Army's White Knight Corps released a powerful video showcasing precision strikes on ter

Iran says it seizes 'offending' oil tanker, US disables two vessels

Iran announced that it seized an offending oil tanker named Ocean Koi, alleging it was carrying Iranian oil and attempting to disrupt Tehran's ex

Suvendu Adhikari Credits BJPs Democracy for West Bengal Chief Minister Position

Kolkata, May 9: Suvendu Adhikari has been elected as the leader of the West Bengal BJP legislative party during a recent meeting. Central Home Mi

Neetu Kapoor reveals SHOCKING reason for returning to work after Rishi Kapoor's death

Neetu Kapoor's film Daadi Ki Shaadi released today. During the film's promotions, the actor opened up about the emotional struggles she faced aft

Indias Aviation Sector Poised for $50 Billion Aircraft Leasing Boom, Seaplane Services to Launch Soon: Ram Mohan Naidu

New Delhi, May 9: Indias aviation sector is rapidly expanding, presenting significant investment opportunities in aircraft leasing and financing

ED Uncovers Major Fraud in Canara Bank Case, Raids Six Locations in Goa

New Delhi, May 9: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has launched a significant operation in Goa, targeting a major bank fraud and money laundering

Satheesan backers stage protests, Kerala Congress leadership steps in

Congress leadership intervened as supporters of opposition leader V D Satheesan held demonstrations across Kerala, demanding his appointment as t

BJP Claims West Bengal Rejects Trinamool Congress

New Delhi, May 9: Ahead of the swearing-in ceremony for the new BJP government in West Bengal, party leaders expressed confidence that the people

Manisha Koyande Criticizes Owaisis Remarks on National Pride

Mumbai, May 9: Shiv Sena leader Manisha Koyande has sharply criticized AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisis comments regarding Vande Mataram. She stated

Eruption of Mount Dukono in Indonesia Claims Three Lives

Jakarta, May 9: The eruption of Mount Dukono in Indonesias North Maluku province on Friday has resulted in the deaths of three individuals. Rescu

Priyanka Chaturvedi Criticizes Central Government Over Punjab Bombings

Mumbai, May 9: Political tensions are rising following the bomb blasts in Jalandhar and Amritsar, Punjab. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has accuse

IPL 2026: McClenaghan hails Prince Yadavs divine delivery to dismiss Kohli

During the run-chase of RCB, Prince struck early to remove Kohli cheaply as LSG registered a thrilling nine-run victory in a high-scoring contest

India scripts history, trounces Lebanon to make U17 Asian Cup quarterfinals

India will face hosts China in the quarterfinal; Indias entry was confirmed after the Philippines and Chinese Taipei failed to win their final he

Senators brutally GRILL Hegseth over Iran war, army firings: 'Americans are not buying your lies'

IPL 2026: Pathum Nissanka Shines with Half-Century as DC Posts 142 Runs

New Delhi, May 9: In the 51st match of IPL 2026, the Delhi Capitals (DC) faced off against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at Arun Jaitley Cricke

Bayern Munich Faces Major Setback as Alphonso Davies Injured for Several Weeks

Munich, May 9: Bayern Munich has suffered a significant blow as star player Alphonso Davies is sidelined for several weeks due to a hamstring inj

The New Great Game: How Iran, America, Israel and the Gulf Are Rewriting the Financial Architecture of Global Power

Rising tensions between Iran, the US and Israel have turned the Strait of Hormuz crisis into a global economic and geopolitical challenge, trigge

From their mothers' hands to a national market: How a website made it real

Two founders inherited skills, values, and ways of living that were never meant to become businesses until building their websites helped them re

Quote of the day by George Michael: 'Only time will set you free...' Life lessons on peace, success and human nature by legendary British singer and songwriter

Quote of the day by George Michael highlights the words Only time will set you free, just like me. The quote connects with life lessons on peace,

Madhya Pradesh Farmers Receive Over 10,000 Crore for Wheat Procurement

Bhopal, May 9: Wheat procurement continues in Madhya Pradesh, with 9.38 lakh farmers selling a total of 56.45 lakh metric tons of wheat. The stat

West Bengal victory will plug national security hole: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah declared the BJP's West Bengal victory a national security triumph, promising to identify and remove infiltrators.

Clerk Arrested for Accepting Bribe of 37,000 in Bihars Jamui

Patna, May 9: In a significant anti-corruption drive, the Vigilance Investigation Bureau (VIB) arrested a clerk at the Sono Primary Health Center

Omar Abdullah Critiques Sunil Sharmas Remarks on National Conference Dynamics

Srinagar, May 9: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its leader in the Union Territory As

Tamil Nadu CM announcement: Governor cannot question majority stitched post-poll

Supreme Court rulings consistently state governors must invite the largest party or alliance to form government post-election, without questionin

Gujarat Boosts Battery Energy Storage Capacity to 870 Megawatts

Gandhinagar, May 9: Gujarat has significantly increased its battery energy storage capacity to 870 megawatts as part of its efforts to manage the

Suspicious Hantavirus Case Detected in Alicante, Spains Health Department on Alert

Madrid, May 9: Spains Health Secretary Javier Padilla announced on Friday that health officials have taken necessary measures following the detec

Enthusiastic Participation in Himachal Pradesh Panchayat Elections with Over 25,000 Nominations

Shimla, May 9: The second day of the nomination process for the Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRI) elections in Himachal Pradesh saw remarkable en

How drama in Tamil Nadu unfolded, the several plots, offers of friendship & a 'betrayal'

Following TVK's electoral success, AIADMK factions engaged in backroom dealings to form a government, with one group attempting to ally with TVK

Remembering Tenzing Norgay: The Everest Pioneer

New Delhi, May 9: Tenzing Norgay, one of the worlds greatest mountaineers, made history with his successful ascent of Mount Everest alongside New

Google Settles Racial Discrimination Lawsuit For $50 Million

The suit claimed the company steered them into lower-level and lower-paid jobs and subjected them to a hostile work environment if they speak out

U.P. Minister: prepaid smart meters tobe discontinued with immediate effect

All Smart Meters installed under RDSS Scheme to shift to Postpaid Mode with immediate effect

UAE Intercepts Iranian Missiles and Drones, Three Injured in Attack

Abu Dhabi, May 9: The Ministry of Defense of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) reported on Friday that Iran has once again launched ballistic missil

Rajasthans Chief Minister: Gram-2026 Will Open New Doors for Investors

Hyderabad, May 9: Rajasthans Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma addressed investors at the upcoming Global Rajasthan AgriTech Meet 2026 (Gram-2026)

Excise STF Busts MDMA Racket in Amberpet; Bengaluru Link Uncovered

The team intercepted a car carrying the suspects and conducted searches during which the MDMA was recovered.

China Advances to Semifinals After Defeating South Korea in ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championship

London, May 9: China has showcased an impressive performance, securing a spot in the semifinals of the ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championship.

Assam Chief Minister Discusses Immigration Issues and Political Milestones

Guwahati, May 9: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma described the recent victory of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in West Bengal as a hi

New Delhi Unveils Comprehensive Monsoon Action Plan for 2026

New Delhi, May 9: The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) Vice Chairman Kuljeet Singh Chahal unveiled a comprehensive Monsoon Action Plan for 2026

Supreme Court turns down scamster's plea to club FIRs

The Supreme Court refused to consolidate multiple FIRs against Sameer Agrawal, accused of defrauding thousands of investors of Rs 10,000 crore an

Angels, star-shaped structure, and four-foot-tall aliens: What declassified UFO files released by Trump administration revealed

President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have declassified approximately 170 files concerning UFO sightings and unidentified aerial phe

Himachal Pradesh Police Cracks Down on Drug Traffickers, Detains 19 Key Suspects

Shimla, May 9: The Himachal Pradesh Police has intensified its crackdown on drug traffickers. Utilizing the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and

CBI Arrests Officer in GST Refund Bribery Case

New Delhi, May 9: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has taken significant action against corruption in Odisha, arresting Om Prakash Nayak

Quote of the Day by Abraham Lincoln: 'Always bear in mind that your own resolution'Inspiring quotes by the 16th president of the United States who played a major role in the abolition of slavery

Quote of the Day: Abraham Lincoln's enduring quote, Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other one

3,55,008 Students To Appear For APEAPCET Exam

JNTU Kakinada VC and APEAPCET-2026 chairman CSRK Prasad and the convener N Mohan Rao told the media on Friday that the Kurnool centre has been al

In a 1st, NCRB tracks cases of cruelty against animals: 10,312 arrested in 2024

For the first time, the National Crime Records Bureau has tracked animal cruelty cases, registering 9,039 incidents and arresting over 10,000 ind

AMMK chief Dhinakaran slams TVK for submitting forged letter to Governor claiming his partys backing

Mr. Dhinakaran said his party will lodge a police complaint against the incident

West Bengals New Leadership Sparks Optimism for Job Creation

Mumbai, May 9: The selection of Suvendu Adhikari as the leader of the legislative party has brought joy among BJP workers and officials in West B

Surbhi Chandna Celebrates Family and Culture in New Web Series Ishq Dam Aur Idli Rasam

Mumbai, May 9: Actress Surbhi Chandna is thrilled about her new web series, Ishq Dam Aur Idli Rasam. Notably, she has co-produced this series. Su

Political Turmoil in Tamil Nadu: TTV Dhinakaran Backs AIADMKs Claim to Form Government

Chennai, May 9: Political activity in Tamil Nadu has intensified regarding the formation of the government. TTV Dhinakaran, the General Secretary

SHE Teams Tighten Crackdown On Harassment Cases

Malkajgiri police commissioner B. Sumathi said police would not spare those harassing women and girls and urged victims to come forward without f

EJH mine blast: Judicial probe panel conducts 3-day hearing

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 8: The Judicial Commission of Inquiry headed by Justice (retd) R.S. Chauhan conducted a three-day sitting from May

Rlys not closed, govt pushing for consensus: Dhar

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 8: Despite officially returning over Rs 209 crore of non-utilised funds to the Union Ministry of Railways, effectiv

Facing stiff opposition, govt allows teachers to opt out of CPF scheme

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 8: Facing severe resistance, the Meghalaya government has allowed retired as well as in-service employees of defici

Justice Vaiphei to probe WGH violence in March

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 8: The state government has instituted an inquiry into the three-day violence in Garo Hills in March relating to th

Govt awaits PMs nod for SMCH inauguration

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 8: The state government is awaiting confirmation from Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the formal inauguration of t

Firm denies new Assembly roof collapse after video goes viral

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 8: A viral video circulating widely on social media, particularly on WhatsApp on Friday, triggered fresh controvers

Examining tax and penalty relief for truckers: Transport minister

ISBT ops to normalise after Umiam road works completion, reveals Dhar By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 8: Transport Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar on Fr

We cried, laughed, held hands: 10 women journalists reclaim their stories in memoir

2-day Niangtaser Festival gets under way in Ri-Bhoi

From Our Correspondent NONGPOH, May 8: The two-day Niangtaser Festival got under way on Friday at Iewsier in Ri-Bhoi district. Community and Rura

ATS signatories flag delays, lapses in Garo Hills projects

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 8: The signatories to the Agreed Text for Settlement (ATS) have flagged serious delays, abandoned infrastructure pr

Akashvani Tura marks 90 years with walkathon

From Our Correspondent TURA, May 8: Akashvani (AIR) Tura, in collaboration with Doordarshan Kendra (DDK), organised a walkathon on Friday to comm