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Journey to Kashmir: A Heritage Quest for the Displaced Community

Washington, May 18: For 36 years, Kashmir has existed for Shirin Raina as fragmented memories. Stories shared at the dinner table in New Jersey,

Jannik Sinner Makes History by Winning Italian Open, Defeating Casper Ruud in Final

Rome, May 18: Jannik Sinner made history on Sunday by winning the Italian Open title. He became the first Italian player to achieve this feat sin

Atlee and Priya Atlee Reveal Newborn Daughter's Name as 'Miyou'

Atlee is currently working on his upcoming multi-starrer film 'Raaka', starring Allu Arjun and Deepika Padukone.

Excitement in Norway as PM Modi Visits for India-Nordic Summit

Oslo, May 18: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting Norway for the third India-Nordic Summit and a bilateral meeting. The Indian community is

Mumbai Crime Branch Achieves Major Breakthrough: Two Arrested for Bombing in Murshidabad, West Bengal

Mumbai, May 18: The Mumbai Crime Branchs Crime Intelligence Unit (CIU) has made a significant breakthrough in the bombing incident that occurred

Diversification gains: On India and its export competitiveness

India needs to improve export competitiveness in terms of cost and quality

Four crew members eject safely after two Navy jets crash during air show in Idaho

The collision involved two U.S. Navy EA18-G Growlers from the Electronic Attack Squadron 129 in Whidbey Island, Washington, said Cmdr Amelia Umay

IPL 2026: Bhuvneshwar Strengthens Hold on Purple Cap, Sudharsan Leads Orange Cap Race

New Delhi, May 18: In the IPL 2026 match against Punjab Kings on Sunday, Royal Challengers Bangalores fast bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar took two wick

Iran-Israel war LIVE: 'Staggering' Iran toll drives up global executions: Amnesty

UAE reports drone strike at nuclear power plant; Saudi Arabia intercepts three drones from Iraqi airspace

Fire Breaks Out on Passenger Train at Sasaram Railway Station

Mumbai, May 18: A fire erupted on a passenger train at Sasaram Railway Station in Bihars Rohtas district early Monday morning. Upon receiving the

'Clock is Ticking,' Trump again warns Iran as nuclear deal talks hit deadlock

US President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Iran regarding stalled nuclear negotiations. He stated that time is running out for Tehra

Ebola outbreak sparks concern in India: Should you be worried? Here's what you need to know about signs, symptoms and prevention

Ebola in India: The WHO has declared the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a public health emergency with over 300 cases and 88 deaths. Indian h

Scott Hastings, Scotland Rugby Great, Dies at 61

Hastings was a member of the Grand Slam-winning team in the 1990 Five Nations and scored 10 tries for his country

Saudi Arabia Downs Three Drones Intruding from Iraq

Riyadh, May 18: The Saudi Arabian Ministry of Defense has claimed to have shot down three drones that entered the countrys airspace from Iraqi te

Saudi Arabia Shoots Down Three Drones Intruding from Iraqi Airspace

Riyadh, May 18: The Saudi Arabian Ministry of Defense has reported the successful interception and destruction of three drones that entered its a

Jury to Decide Fate of Musk's Blockbuster Suit Against OpenAI

The jury will also weigh whether Microsoft, OpenAI's largest private backer with $13 billion committed, knowingly facilitated the shift away from

WHO keeps evaluation of hantavirus as 'low risk' as ship approaches end of voyage

The MV Hondius is expected to dock in the Dutch port of Rotterdam

Embrace Trikonasana for a Stress-Free Life and Stronger Body

New Delhi, May 18: In todays fast-paced lifestyle, physical activity is declining while mental stress is on the rise. To keep the body energized,

China has agreed to address US concerns over rare earth shortages, says White House

China has agreed to address U.S. concerns over shortages of specialty rare earth minerals and critical materials caused by Beijings export contro

WHO declares Ebola outbreak global health emergency

Indian health experts assure no need for panic as WHO declares Ebola a global health emergency. Unlike COVID-19, Ebola requires close contact for

Embrace Trikonasana for a Stress-Free Life and Strong Body

New Delhi, May 18: In todays fast-paced lifestyle, physical activity is declining while mental stress is on the rise. Yoga emerges as an excellen

Ladakh LG raises daily wagers pay to up to Rs 575 per day; Apex Body demands regularisation of services

Ladakh's daily wage earners will see a substantial pay increase. Skilled workers will now earn Rs 575 daily, and unskilled workers Rs 450 daily.

RCB Secures Playoff Spot in IPL 2026, PBKS Faces Tough Challenge

New Delhi, May 18: In a thrilling day of IPL 2026, two significant matches were held on Sunday. The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) triumphed o

Udaipur Power Cut Several Areas Today 18 May

Udaipur, May 18 (Udaipur Kiran) Power supply will remain suspended in several parts of Udaipur today due to scheduled maintenance work. Accordin

Earthquake hits southwest China; thousands evacuate, buildings collapse

A 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck Chinas Guangxi region early Monday, killing two people and forcing more than 7,000 residents in Liuzhou city to

Netanyahu and Trump Discuss Potential Military Action Against Iran

Jerusalem, May 18: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump engaged in a phone conversation regarding Iran. Acco

D2C brands grow in Tier II cities and beyond; Tagbins bet on gov-tech

Indias D2C sector saw order volumes increasing by 33% and GMV growing by 32% year-on-year, based on an analysis of over 400 million order items p

Manuscripts Are the Soul of India, CM Yogi Urges Preservation Efforts

Lucknow, May 18: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath emphasized the significance of manuscripts in Indias cultural and intellectual heri

Mehbooba Mufti urges PM Modi to release J&K prisoners ahead of Eid ul-Azha

Jammu and Kashmir's former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti has appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. She requested the release of prisoners fro

Karnataka, Bengaluru weather update: IMD sounds yellow alert for Bangalore, warns of rainfall and thunderstorms in state. Check details

Karnataka, Bengaluru weather today: Bengaluru is set to experience thunderstorms and rainfall on Monday, May 18, with temperatures ranging from 2

PM Modi in Sweden: India-EU FTA will create new opportunities for industry and investors

West Bengal govt raises upper age limit for government jobs

The West Bengal government has raised the upper age limit for recruitment to state government jobs across categories through amendments to the We

Breaking News Live Updates: Congress leader V D Satheesan to take oath as Kerala CM today

Want to jump into the 'China is back' rally? Tread carefully

Investors are increasingly betting that China is back as the economy rebounds from years of deflation, helped by strong manufacturing, exports an

China to purchase $17 billion worth of US agricultural products annually: White House

According to an official White House press release, both leaders agreed that the United States and China should build a constructive relationship

Revisiting Indias entry onto the nuclear stage

On May 18, 1974, India conducted an underground test of a nuclear fission device. This test codenamed Smiling Buddha enabled us to became the s

G7 finance chiefs seek to tackle imbalances as trade strains unity

Finance ministers from the Group of Seven are meeting in Paris to discuss global economic tensions, trade imbalances and coordination on critical

NCWs Shakti Samvad Program Strengthens Coordination Among Women Commissions

Srinagar, May 18: The National Commission for Women (NCW) organized a two-day Shakti Samvad program in Srinagar over the weekend, attended by cha

Aaron Rai Wins PGA Championship, First English-Born Winner in More Than a Century

The 31-year-old Rai, the first player of Indian heritage to win a major, closed with a 5-under 65

China committed to US on not providing material support to Iran: US trade representative

US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said President Donald Trump secured a commitment from China not to provide material support to Iran during

'Dangerous escalation': India expresses deep concern after Iranian strikes target Barakah nuclear facility in UAE

Indias Ministry of External Affairs condemned the drone attack on the Barakah nuclear power plant in the UAE, calling it a dangerous escalation a

PM Modi Calls for India-Europe Partnership

Modi stressed that present-day relations between India and Europe have reached a turning point, where at the government level a strategic and amb

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi on AI, EVs & Why India Could Become Ubers Biggest Market

Video: Moment 2 Jets Collided Mid-Air At US Air Show

Two US Navy EA18-G Growlers Collide During Air Show In Idaho

With largest US commuter rail system shut down, federal labor officials urge unions to resume talks

Federal officials urged unions representing workers at the Long Island Rail Road to resume negotiations after a strike entered its second day, di

Two US Navy Fighter Jets Collide During Air Show in Idaho

The aircraft were performing an aerial demonstration when the collision occurred

US Waiver On Russian Oil Ends: Will India Raise Fuel Prices Again?

Fuel Price Hike: India imports more than 85 per cent of its crude oil needs. Any sustained increase in oil prices directly hits inflation.

Samsung Electronics and its South Korean union resume pay talks as strike risks loom

Samsung Electronics and its South Korean labour union will resume government-mediated pay talks on Monday in an effort to avoid a strike planned

VD Satheesan, With 20-Member Cabinet, To Take Oath In Kerala Today

VD Satheesan has no administrative background. But the Chief Minister designate has already made a beginning, announcing several sweeping changes

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

Here is a select list of stories to start the day.

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

Ayurveda Takes Center Stage in Sweden Following PM Modis Visit

New Delhi, May 18: Prime Minister Narendra Modis recent visit to Sweden is being hailed as a historic step that elevates India-Sweden relations i

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

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

Trump may use Taiwan arms as China leverage, says envoy

Washington, May 17: Concerns are growing in Taiwan after President Donald Trump indicated that future US arms sales to Taipei could become part o

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

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

From shifting walls to inclusive halls Make Dogra Art Museum permanent, accessible

Sunny Dua Sunnydua55@gmail.com As the world prepares to observe International Museum Day on May 18, the spotlight once again falls on preserving

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?

Iqbal Ahmad iqbal61@yahoo.co.in International Museum Day is celebrated on 18 May 2026. This year, it is being celebrated under the interesting th

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

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

Karra slams Centre for assault on public rights, Statehood delay

*Voter deletion turned WB elections in favour of BJP: Mir Excelsior Correspondent LOLAB, May 17: The JKPCC president Tariq Hameed Karra today sai

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

ABGP honours individuals, organizations for promoting consumer awareness

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 17: Akhil Bhartiya Grahak Panchayat (ABGP), Jammu prant, organized a grand ceremony at Seva Bharti Sabhagar, V

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,