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Adani Settles US Iran Sanctions Violation Case for $275 Million

The settlement does not constitute a finding of guilt or wrongdoing and resolves all related liabilities

ITC Empowers Spice Farmers; Becomes Indias Leading Organic Spices Exporter

ITCs spices processing facility in Guntur is One of Asias largest for processed spices.

Vi Launches Flexible International Roaming Plans to Suit Every Travel This Summer

Introduces New IR offerings to offer more choices, flexibility and convenience for travellers

BN Institution Row Deepens Amid Fresh Claims

Udaipur, May 19 (Udaipur Kiran) The ongoing dispute within BN Institution (Vidya Pracharini Sabha) intensified further on Monday as one faction

Drama in Oslo Presser: 'Why should we trust you' asks scribe, India's MEA answers

Petrol, Diesel Prices Hiked By Nearly 90 Paise Per Litre, Second Time In A Week

Fuel Price Hike: Petrol, Diesel Prices Hiked By Nearly 90 Paise Per Litre, Second Time In A Week

New York Times sues Pentagon second time over Hegseth's media restrictions

The New York Times has sued the United States Department of Defense for the second time in five months, challenging a Pentagon rule that requires

Symmetrical triangle breakout puts CARE Ratings stock for further gains: Kkunal V. Parar

Quote of the Day by Abraham Maslow: 'To the man who only has a hammer...' -Inspiring quotes by prominent American psychologist best known for his hierarchy of needs

Abraham Maslow's quote highlights how people use familiar ideas for all problems. This tendency, where one tool shapes perception, is still relev

Two Americans Arrested For Breaking Into Punch The Monkey's Zoo Enclosure

Two American men were arrested after one entered the Ichikawa City Zoo monkey enclosure and the other filmed it.

Ujjain Express Derails Near Rishikesh, No Injuries Reported

Preliminary findings suggest the train suffered a brake failure during routine maintenance

Modi Meets Norways King Harald V to Strengthen Ties

Oslo, May 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with King Harald V of Norway at the Royal Palace in Oslo on May 18. The leaders discussed the rema

Five dead, including two suspects, after shooting at San Diego mosque

Two teenage gunmen opened fire at the Islamic Center of San Diego in California on Monday, killing three men outside the mosque, including a secu

Power Supply To Remain Affected in Several Udaipur Areas Today May 19

Udaipur, May 19 (Udaipur Kiran) Power supply will remain suspended from 9:30 am to 2 pm in several areas of Udaipur due to scheduled electricity

Udaipur Youth Held With Ganja Near Geetanjali Medical College

Udaipur, May 18 (Udaipur Kiran) The Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) and local police jointly conducted a raid near Geetanjali Medical College i

Morning Brief Podcast: Mangonomics

Quote of the Day Socrates: When you want wisdom and insight as badly as you want to breathe, it is then you... The powerful truth about self-mastery and meaningful living modern society desperately needs from one of the founding fathers of Western philosophy whose ideas still inspire the modern world

Quote of the day by Socrates When you want wisdom and insight as badly as you want to breathe, it is then you... In an age filled with distractio

Donald Trump says 'good chance' of Iran nuclear deal after delaying strike

US President Donald Trump said there was a very good chance Washington and Iran could reach a deal to stop Tehran from developing a nuclear weapo

Wolf In Sheep's Clothing: Twisha Sharma's Father On Her Husband Samarth Singh

Twisha Sharma's husband, Samarth Singh, and his mother, Giribala Singh, a retired judge, have been accused of murder and dowry harassment. On the

Five, Including Two Suspects, Killed in San Diego Mosque Shooting

Dozens of patrol cars were lined up around the Islamic Center, described on its website as the largest mosque in San Diego county, which lies in

Maharashtra Congress to hold training camp for 7,000 office-bearers

The training programme is intended to familiarise new functionaries with party organisation, election procedures, and administrative responsibili

Morning Digest: U.S. Justice Department drops all charges against Gautam Adani; Trump says delaying Iran attack at request of Gulf leaders, and more

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Bombay High Court quashes Maharashtra GRs on school disqualification

The Bombay High Court, at its Kolhapur bench, on April 29 ordered that two government resolutions (GRs) issued on April 1 and April 2 are not app

40% of government organisations to counter Deepfake by 2028: Gartner

Who is Mark Fuhrman? The controversial detective from the O.J. Simpson trial, dies amidst lingering questions

Mark Fuhrman, the detective central to the O.J. Simpson murder trial, has passed away. Fuhrman discovered key evidence but faced controversy over

Squadron Leader Saanya Becomes IAF's 1st Woman Cat-A Flying Instructor

The Indian Air Force, in a post on X, said it marks a proud milestone for the IAF and is an inspiration for aspiring aviators across the nation.

Diggy-headed panel summons NTA chief

HC raps civic body for razing neta's home

US DoJ drops charges against Adanis, others

US authorities have dropped criminal charges against Gautam Adani and Adani Group executives. This follows a 19-month investigation. The conglome

N Chandrasekaran to address Noel Tata's concerns at Tata Sons board meeting

Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran will address business concerns, including Air India losses and new ventures, at an upcoming board meeting. Th

Norway gives highest civilian honour to PM Modi

Marathi OTT platform Abhijat Marathi launched at Cannes 2026

Abhijat Marathi, an OTT platform dedicated to Marathi content, was officially unveiled at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival 2026, marking a si

Bollywood actors Kriti Sanon, Shahid Kapoor and Rashmika Mandanna during the song launch

Bollywood actors Kriti Sanon, Shahid Kapoor and Rashmika Mandanna during the song launch of the upcoming film Cocktail 2, in Mumbai, on Sunday. (

Keanu Reeves to voice role in Japanese animation film

Hollywood actor Keanu Reeves will voice the title character in Hidari, a Japanese stop-motion action feature directed by Masashi Kawamura. The fi

Soni Razdan on Alia Bhatts Cannes clip: Social media full of hate

Actor Soni Razdan has slammed social media trolls targeting daughter Alia Bhatts Cannes Film Festival outing, saying the hate reveals something a

Citizenship rule tweak for Bangladesh, Pakistan, Afghanistan applicants

Trump, Netanyahu hold call on Iran escalation

JERUSALEM, May 18: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump discussed the possibility of renewed military action a

Israel intercepts ships attempting to breach Gaza blockade

Ankara, May 18: The Israeli military intercepted several boats belonging to the Global Sumud Flotilla off the coast of Cyprus on Monday, preventi

Hantavirus-stricken cruise ship docks in Netherlands

Rotterdam, May 18: The cruise ship MV Hondius docked in Rotterdam on Monday for disinfection after a deadly hantavirus outbreak during its voyage

U.S. to screen for Ebola at airports, one American in Democratic Republic of Congo infected

The measures shared by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) come as the World Health Organisation has declared the deadly Eb

Russia launches new aerial strikes on Ukraine

KYIV, May 18: Russia launched a large overnight drone and missile assault on Ukraine, striking eight regions, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelen

US Industry delegation meets Dr Jitendra, discusses investment opportunities in Indias Nuclear sector

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, May 18: A high-level U.S. industry delegation comprising representatives from the Nuclear Energy Institute (NE

Agriculture under Middle East Conflict Why Indias farms are feeling the heat?

Dr B N Tripathi vcskuastjammu@gmail.com The Middle East conflict is no longer just a geopolitical issue confined to oil-producing nations. Its ef

LG reviews pilgrim facilities at SASB Yatri Niwas in Srinagar

Calls for completion of works before yatra Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, May 18: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today conducted an on-site i

FICCI FLOs exhibition draws immense response

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 18: On the second day of its activities in Srinagar, FICCI FLO Jammu, Kashmir & Ladakh hosted its marquee e

Speakers clarification smacks of cover-up of wrongdoing: Sunil Sharma

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 18: Leader of Opposition, Sunil Kumar Sharma on Monday said the Speaker Abdul Rahim Rathers claims on the issu

Kavinder Gupta pays tribute to Pt Prem Nath Dogra in Jammu

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 18: Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta today visited Prem Nath Dogra Bhawan at Kachi Chawni area here an

MP Jugal chairs DISHA meeting at Jammu

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 18: Member of Parliament Jugal Kishore Sharma today chaired the District Development Coordination and Monitori

Advisor Nasir Aslam reviews summer, Yatra and Eid preparedness in Jammu

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 18: Advisor to the Chief Minister, Nasir Aslam Wani, today chaired a high-level meeting with senior officers t

SC: HC registrar general can't initiate proceedings against judicial officers

Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir A Resolute Mission to Safeguard a Generation

Dr Rizwan Rumi rizwanroomi2012@gmail.com Drug addiction has emerged as one of the gravest social and public health crises confronting Jammu and K

NTK will go it alone in the next Lok Sabha elections: Seeman

Seeman urged his party cadre not to get disheartened by the recent Assembly election results, which saw the partys vote share drop by 50

These days, even the dead ask about status of their cases, argues lawyer

Operation Sindoor Showcases Indias Growing Strength: Rajnath Singh in Hanoi

Hanoi, May 19: Addressing the Indian community in Hanoi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated that Operation Sindoor symbolizes Indias growing s

Nancy Guthrie case takes another twist: Why has the sheriff stopped speaking directly to Nancy Guthries family? here's what you need to know

Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos stated he is no longer in direct contact with Nancy Guthrie's family regarding her disappearance, with the FBI no

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UP: 10 killed as van-truck collide on highway in Lakhimpur; Prez, PM, CM condole loss of lives

LAKHIMPUR KHERI (UP), May 18: Ten people were killed when a van collided head-on with a truck on the Sisaiya-Lakhimpur National Highway on Monday

US Justice Dept drops all charges against Adani, case closed permanently

NEW DELHI, May 18: The U.S. Department of Justice has permanently dropped all criminal charges against Indian tycoon Gautam Adani and his nephew

US industry delegation meets Union minister to discuss investment, collaboration in nuclear sector

NEW DELHI, May 18: A US industry delegation on Monday held discussions with Union minister Jitendra Singh on emerging opportunities for private i

MOSAJ shooters shine in Dehradun

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, May 18: Mission Olympics Shooting Academy Jammu celebrated an impressive performance by its young shooters

Comm Secy felicitates Asian boxing champion Yaseer

*Sanctions Rs 2 lakh cash award Excelsior Sports Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 18: Commissioner Secretary, Youth Services and Sports, Dr Shahid Iqb

14 months after marriage, woman dies in Greater Noida; Family alleges dowry murder

NEW DELHI, May 18 : A 24-year-old woman, Deepika Nagar, allegedly died after being harassed for more dowry at her matrimonial home in Jalpura, Gr

COACH BADANI CREDITS STARC FOR DC REVIVAL

INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE | VIRAT KOHLI BECOMES FIRST INDIAN WITH 10 T20 TONS MATCH TODAY RAJASTHAN ROYALS VS LUCKNOW SUPER GIANTS AT 7:30 PM New De

NO CLOSED-DOOR PLAYOFFS: DHUMAL

INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE | VIRAT KOHLI BECOMES FIRST INDIAN WITH 10 T20 TONS MATCH TODAY RAJASTHAN ROYALS VS LUCKNOW SUPER GIANTS AT 7:30 PM New De

AIADMK veteran Semmalai quits, ex-DMK min PTR takes a break

India monitor Bumrah, Rohit ahead of Afghanistan series

Guwahati, May 18: Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrahs workload management will be debated alongside the match fitness of Rohit Sharma when the nationa

Quote of the day by Lao Tzu: 'Those who know do not speak. Those who speak...' Life lessons on knowledge, human behavior, education and smartness by Chinese Daoism first philosopher Laozi

Quote of the day by Lao Tzu explores the famous line Those who know do not speak. Those who speak do not know. The saying links knowledge, educat

BCCI not public authority under RTI Act, rules CIC

New Delhi, May 18: The BCCI is not a public authority under the Right to Information Act, thus it is not liable to answer any queries under the t

India now Naxal-free: HM

Mushfiqurs ton helps Bdesh set 437-run target for Pak

Sylhet, May 18: Mushfiqur Rahim hit a record-breaking century as Bangladesh set Pakistan a daunting 437 runs for victory in the second Test on Mo

Petrol, diesel, LPG-rang chuonga gitan donga ine Oil company-rang kuchaka

SHILLONG: Dao dipet Meghalaya adokni pilak biaprangon, petrol, diesel aro songa chanani LPG-rangko chuonga gita manengkua ine dingtang dingtang O

SC flags low conviction in UAPA cases, says 90% trials culminate in acquittals

Narco-terror accused from Kashmir granted bail NEW DELHI, May 18:The Supreme Court today flagged low conviction rates under the Unlawful Activiti

Vinesh seeks relief from judiciary

Delhi High Court to study WFI selection policy before order New Delhi, May 18: The Delhi High Court on Monday said it would examine the Wrestling

MHIS-na biming segatgiparang komikuenga: Health Minister

SHILLONG: Adok sorkarini Megha Health Insurance Scheme (MHIS)-ko Ayushman Bharat scheme baksa chaprimate, ia scheme-ni mangniko baridapatahaoba i

SKIMS students protest unrecognised degrees

250 Graduates say careers at risk Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, May 18: A group of students from Sher-e -Kashmir Institute of Medical Science

Parl Panel summons NTA chief to review reforms, paper leak

Coaching Centre founder sent to CBI custody NEW DELHI, May 18:A parliamentary panel has decided to review the implementation of reforms in the Na

India free from terror in J&K, Naxalism: Shah

JAGDALPUR (CHHATTISGARH), May 18: Union Home Minister Amit Shah today asserted that India is now by and large free from three main internal secur

CBK files chargesheet against ex-SE for DOB manipulation

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, May 18: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch J&K today filed a charge sheet against a former In-cha

US drops all charges against Adani

New Delhi/New York, May 18: The US Department of Justice has permanently dropped all criminal charges against Indian tycoon Gautam Adani and his

US to extend waiver on sanctions for Russian oil

WASHINGTON, May 18:US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Monday that the US administration would extend for 30 days a sanctions waiver allo

Woman murdered in Bari Brahmana

Excelsior Correspondent SAMBA, May 18: A 32-year-old woman was allegedly murdered in broad daylight in Bari Brahmana area of Samba district today

Potential and Prospects of Saffron Cultivation in J&K

Dr. Banarsi Lal and Dr.Suja Nabi Qureshi kvkreasi@gmail.com Union Territory of J&K is endowed with ample natural resources including soil, water,

Medical Student Stabbed To Death In Punjab: Cops

Preliminary investigations revealed that the victim was stabbed three to four times in the neck, leading to his death on the spot.

US pharma co denied patent on hepatitis C combo therapy

1.1 crore craft workers earn below min wage

FIR filed against 2 Punjab cops for making dead man 'give statement'

Significance of Varaha avatar

Tourist killed as elephant falls on her at Karnataka forest camp

Quote of the Day by Viktor Frankl: 'Everything can be taken from a man but one thing...'-Man's Search for Meaning author's powerful quote about human freedom in a world filled with uncertainty

Viktor Frankl's words offer enduring hope. He survived Nazi concentration camps, losing his family. Even in extreme hardship, he found that peopl

Not govt's job to give out doles to imams, purohits, says Bengal CM