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U.S. not to be trusted, says Iran's chief negotiator, as Trump toughens terms

U.S. President Donald Trump has sent back a tougher peace proposal to Iran; Israel continues its attacks in Lebanon and has seized the 900-year-o

More rain, below normal temperature likely this week

Gujarat Titans bus suffers short circuit after IPL final loss; players evacuated safely

Gujarat Titans players and staff faced an unexpected evacuation after their team bus experienced a short circuit. This incident occurred on Sunda

Thiruvananthapuram Corporation launches Mayor Care

Mayor V.V. Rajesh inaugurates distribution of school kits for students

India News Live Updates: West Bengal to induct 35 ministers in major Cabinet expansion today

Commercial LPG Prices Hiked By Rs 42 In Delhi, Rs 53.5 In Kolkata Amid Iran war

In Delhi, a 19-kg commercial cylinder cost Rs 1,691.50 in January. With repeated revisions, the price has now climbed to Rs 3,113.50.

Retired judge expresses concern over inordinate delay in implementing womens quota

Male dominated political parties fear of losing power if 33% quota is implemented, she said

Blast at Building Storing Explosives in Myanmar Kills Over 45

About 70 other people were injured in the explosion that took place around noon in the village of Kaungtup, in Namhkam township

JEE Advanced Result 2026 Released: Know JoSAA Counselling and AAT Schedule

JEE Advanced Result 2026: Eligible candidates can participate in JoSAA counselling starting June 2, 2026. Registration for AAT will start on June

Christian Pulisic Scores First Goal Since Dec, Helps US beat Senegal

Pulisic took a touch, rounded Diaw and slotted into an open net with his right foot from a tight angle for his 33rd goal in 85 international appe

USD rate today: Check U.S Dollar against Euro, Yen, Sterling

U.S. nonfarm payrolls data due on June 5 are expected to show an unemployment rate of 4.3 per cent and an increase of 85,000 jobs.

Morning Digest: Royal Challengers retain IPL title with a regal display; Shivakumar, Siddaramaiah to take Karnataka Cabinet formation talks to Delhi, and more

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Israel Seizes Strategic Castle in Deepest Lebanon Push in 26 Years

The taking of Beaufort castle, near the city of Nabatiyeh, followed days of airstrikes and intense fighting in nearby villages between Israeli tr

JEE Advanced 2026 Results Out; Check Scorecard Download Steps Here

IIT Roorkee announced JEE Advanced 2026 results with 56880 candidates qualifying out of 179694 who appeared on May seventeenth.

Kohli, bowlers propel RCB to second IPL title in a row

Ahmedabad, May 31: It was a night dotted with chilling certainty. Royal Challengers Bengaluru translated their domination from Day 1 of this IPL

MLAYA MIDFIELDER STARS AS INDIA BEAT BANGLADESH 3-0

Margao, May 31: Meghalaya midfielder Sanfida Nongrum delivered an impressive performance to earn the Player of the Match award as India defeated

Tendulkar sees Test potential in Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

New Delhi, May 31: Indias legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar has heaped praise on 15-year-old sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, describing him as

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang unveils Computex trade show in Taiwan. What to expect from AI event in Taipei?

Jensen Huang, who has rockstar status in Taiwan, is expected to talk about Nvidia's AI chips, software and systems.

COULD RR HAVE WON IPL 2026 WITH A MORE EXPERIENCED CAPTAIN?

Jaipur, May 31: Rajasthan Royals entered IPL 2026 with one of the most exciting squads in the tournament. Blessed with explosive batters, versati

List of vehicles exempted from NH toll may soon be pruned

WORLD CRICKET BRACES FOR JAM-PACKED 2026-27 CAMPAIGN

Dubai, May 31: International cricket is set for another action-packed year, with the Future Tours Programme (FTP) for 2026-27 featuring a packed

US stock Market on Monday: S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq to jump big on June 1? Here are critical factors

Nasdaq, S&P 500, Dow Jones investors must know that MSCI's gauge of stocks across the globe rose 5.75 points, or 0.51 per cent, to 1,130.47.

Mamata Banerjee calls off meet with TMC MLAs after only 20 of 80 turn up

Daylong sit-in, P 10

FIFA says match tempo, and limiting time-wasting, will be point of emphasis at World Cup

The protocol for Video Assistant Referee, or VAR, is being clarified in certain areas

How a Studio Incident Transformed Wajid Khan into a Bollywood Music Icon

Mumbai, June 1: In Bollywood, many artists carve their unique identities through struggle and hard work. Among them is the renowned composer and

Yoga Enthusiasm Soars in Shanghai Ahead of International Yoga Day

Shanghai, May 31: The Indian Consul General in Shanghai, Prateek Mathur, inaugurated two special curtain-raiser events on Sunday. These events we

Gujarat Titans Set Unwanted IPL Record in 2026 Final Against RCB

Ahmedabad, June 1: The Gujarat Titans (GT) faced a disappointing defeat in the IPL 2026 final against the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), scor

R. Madhavans Journey: From Aspiring Soldier to Celebrated Actor

Mumbai, June 1: Actor R. Madhavan is renowned for his effortless acting style, calm demeanor, and powerful roles. His life story is nothing short

Major Drug Bust in Varanasi: Suspect Arrested with Cash and Cannabis

Varanasi, June 1: The Varanasi Police Commissionerate has successfully arrested an individual in a significant case of illegal cannabis trafficki

JSSC Recruitment: Apply for 611 Positions Including Laboratory Assistant by June 30

Ranchi, June 1: The Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) has announced a recruitment drive for a total of 611 positions, including Laborat

JPBEF celebrates birth anniversary of Tarakeshwar Chakraborty

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 31: Jammu Province Bank Employees Federation (JPBEF), here today, celebrated 101st birth anniversary of Tarake

D.K. Shivakumar on Ministerial Oath Ceremony: High Command to Decide

Bengaluru, June 1: D.K. Shivakumar, the leader of the Congress Legislative Party and the newly appointed Chief Minister of Karnataka, stated on S

IISER Mohali Invites Applications for Non-Teaching Positions Until June 15

Chandigarh, May 31: The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) in Mohali has announced job openings for 40 non-teaching posit

The Apex Institution India has never built

Col Shiv Choudhary (Retd) shivchoudhary2@gmail.com Indias future will not be decided on battlefields or in boardrooms alone. It will be decided i

Washington Sundar Shines with Half-Century in IPL 2026 Final

Ahmedabad, June 1: In the IPL 2026 final, the Gujarat Titans (GT) faced the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and managed to score 155 runs for 8

Abraham Accords in the limelight again

Harsha Kakar kakarharsha@gmail.com Negotiations with Iran have been proceeding well and differences are being narrowed down after rounds of excha

IPL 2026: Bollywood Stars and Fireworks Transform Narendra Modi Stadium

Ahmedabad, June 1: Bollywood stars Varun Dhawan, Pooja Hegde, and Mrunal Thakur graced the IPL 2026 final at Narendra Modi Stadium, where the Roy

Surge in Attacks on Minorities in Bangladesh Post-Election Raises Concerns

Dhaka, June 1: Following the recent elections in Bangladesh, there has been a notable increase in violence against religious and ethnic minoritie

The silence that still governs what the valley can bear to remember Kashmirs Unspoken Truth

Girija Tickoo gtickoo@gmail.com (The release of Healer in Exile has once again shown how quickly Kashmir grows loud when those who left name thei

Iran: Strait of Hormuz restrictions remain

TEHRAN, May 31: Iran has said that restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz remain in force despite US President Donald Trumps recent claim that a na

Ukraine hits Russian energy sites, denies nuke plant strike

MOSCOW, May 31: Ukraine launched fresh overnight drone attacks on Russian energy infrastructure, Russian officials reported on Sunday, while Kyiv

Assam PSC Announces Recruitment for Home Guard Positions, Apply Before June 7

Guwahati, May 31: The Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) has issued a notification for the recruitment of 22 Home Guard positions under the A

Myanmar blast at explosives site kills over 45

BANGKOK, May 31: A powerful explosion at a building reportedly storing mining explosives in northeastern Myanmar killed more than 45 people and i

India Achieves New Heights of Development Under PM Modis Leadership: CM Mohan Yadav

Bhopal, June 1: Chief Minister Mohan Yadav participated in the College Chalo Abhiyan event in Shujalpur, marking the commencement of the admissio

Madhya Pradesh Completes First Phase of 2027 Census with Over 700,000 Families Participating

Bhopal, June 1: The first phase of the 2027 Census in Madhya Pradesh has been successfully completed. The fieldwork for house listing and countin

DyCM inaugurates double-lane bridge at Greater Kailash

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 31: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary today inaugurated the newly constructed double-lane bridge over t

NCs June 3 meeting last effort to save sinking ship: LOP

Suhail Bhat SRINAGAR, May 31: Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma today said that the National Conference-led Government was on the verge of collap

Armed forces will continue to serve nation with dedication, honour: New CDS

Will accelerate induction of indigenous weapons NEW DELHI, May 31: Gen NS Raja Subramani, widely known as an expert on Pakistan and China, on Sun

Farooq for prompt measures to address luggage concerns of Hajj pilgrims

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 31: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah today expressed serious concern

Tamil Nadu Government Invites Applications for Subsidized Two-Wheeler Scheme for Religious Workers

Chennai, June 1: The Tamil Nadu government, led by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, has announced the launch of a subsidized two-wheeler scheme fo

Years on, no takers for key Mubarak Mandi Complex connectivity projects

Much hyped vertical lift, Circular Road bridge Frequent reviews fail to move plans beyond files Mohinder Verma JAMMU, May 31: It was projected as

LG approves new Excise Policy of Ladakh

Excelsior Correspondent LEH, May 31: In a major reform of the excise regime in the Union Territory, Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena has ap

Chase master Kohli, accurate bowlers propel RCB to second IPL title in a row

AHMEDABAD, May 31: It was a night dotted with chilling certainty. Royal Challengers Bengaluru translated their domination from Day 1 of this IPL

RBI policy, US-Iran situation to guide market sentiment this week: Analysts

NEW DELHI, May 31: Developments surrounding the US-Iran situation, crude oil prices, and the RBIs interest rate decision will determine the trend

India-Oman free trade pact to kick in today

New Delhi, May 31: India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) offering zero duty access to a range of Indian labour-intensive

Tragic Suicide of 19-Year-Old in Uttar Pradesh After Recording Video

Mumbai, June 1: A tragic incident has occurred in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, where a 19-year-old man reportedly took his own life using his father

Centre cuts windfall tax on petrol, diesel, ATF exports

New Delhi, May 31: The government has halved windfall gains tax on export of petrol to Rs 1.5 litre, while reducing the levy on diesel to Rs 13.5

Gautam Adani bets big on AI-driven infra boom

New Delhi, May 31: Billionaire Gautam Adani said the Adani Group has moved beyond its US legal challenges and is accelerating investments across

Namibias Bold Move Amid Rising Global Oil Prices: New Petroleum Import System by September

Windhoek, May 31: The Namibian government is set to implement a state-coordinated petroleum import system by the end of September. This initiativ

BJP team meets at PM house to finalise RS, MLC poll picks

BJP Celebrates Strong Performance in Himachal Pradesh Municipal Elections

Shimla, June 1: The BJPs national vice president, Saudan Singh, expressed his excitement over the partys impressive victory in the municipal elec

Delayed Hydropower Policy

More than fourteen months have passed since the Chief Minister stood in the Legislative Assembly and announced a new Hydropower Policy for Jammu

Rich tribute paid to social reformer Sant Ram

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 31: During an event organized at Guru Ravidas Sabha Bahu Fort, Sant Ram BA Education and Welfare Society paid

MLA Banihal inaugurates BPL Season-11

Excelsior Sports Correspondent RAMBAN, May 31: MLA Banihal Sajjad Shaheen today inaugurated BPL Season-11 at the Sports Stadium Banihal amid enth

Tobacco a silent killer of cardiovascular health: Dr Sushil

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 31: To raise awareness about the harmful effects of tobacco on cardiovascular health, Head of the Department o

Sudhir shines in NITI XTREME ULTRA

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, May 31: In a significant achievement for the sporting community of Jammu & Kashmir, Sudhir Anand, an educat

PM Street Vendors Scheme Transforms Lives, Says Union Minister Manohar Lal

Agartala, June 1: Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal addressed the sixth event of the Prime Minister Street Vendors Atmanir

Press Club defeats VCAJK XI by 7 runs

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, May 31: The ongoing J&K Masters Cup Edition 4 witnessed a thrilling contest as Press Club Jammu edged past

Inter-school dance competition held

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 31: Under the aegis of the Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyaan, Unique Dancing Institute organized an interschool dance co

India beat Korea 3-1 to continue winning run at Womens U18 Asia Cup hockey

KAKAMIGAHARA (JAPAN), May 31: The Indian womens hockey team registered a convincing 3-1 victory over Korea in their second Pool A match of the U1

Warning of Genocide in Pakistan Amid Rising Human Rights Violations

Islamabad, June 1: Genocide Watch, an organization monitoring human rights, has issued a warning regarding the increasing violations in Pakistan.

Chief Minister Dhami Congratulates Bhagat Singh Koshyari on Padma Bhushan Award

Dehradun, June 1: Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami visited the residence of former Uttarakhand Chief Minister and former Governor of Maharashtr

Uttar Pradesh B.Ed Exam Concludes with 90% Attendance, Showcasing High-Tech Integrity

Lucknow, June 1: Uttar Pradesh has once again set a benchmark for a technology-driven and cheat-free examination system. The Joint B.Ed Entrance

Daniel Radcliffe Shares Heartwarming Story About His Sons Innocence

Los Angeles, June 1: Daniel Radcliffe, known worldwide for his powerful acting, is recognized at home simply as a father. Recently, he shared a d

Vice President Inaugurates Siri Maatrushri Industrial Park in Belthangady, Karnataka

Mumbai, June 1: Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan inaugurated the Siri Maatrushri Industrial Park in Belthangady, located in Karnatakas South Can

India beat Korea 3-1 at Womens U-18 Asia Cup hockey

Kakamigahara (Japan), May 31: The Indian womens hockey team registered a convincing 3-1 victory over Korea in their second Pool A match of the U-

RCB Fans Honor Departed Supporters with 11 Hearts Mural, Emphasizing Team Spirit

Bengaluru, June 1: As the excitement builds for the IPL 2026 final between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Gujarat Titans (GT), a unique co

New wrestling coach Shako backs Sujeet for Olympic glory

Lucknow, May 31: Indias new mens freestyle wrestling coach Shako Bentinidis believes reigning U23 world champion Sujeet Kalkal has the potential

CHAMPIONS YET AGAIN: Royal Challengers Bengaluru players celebrate with the trophy

CHAMPIONS YET AGAIN: Royal Challengers Bengaluru players celebrate with the trophy after defeating Gujarat Titans in the IPL final at Narendra Mo

Abhishek Banerjee Responds to Sonarpur Attack, Declares Violence Wont Stop Him

Kolkata, June 1: Abhishek Banerjee, the national general secretary of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and Lok Sabha member, has responded for the fi

Old mortar shell recovered in border village, defused safely

Excelsior Correspondent SAMBA, May 31: An old mortar shell was recovered from a temple well in a border area of Samba district and later defused

RS poll: BJP set to support MDA consensus candidate

Push for Garo representative bolsters James Sangmas prospect By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 31: Ahead of the Rajya Sabha election for the lone Raj

Water Crisis Sparks Protests in Timarpur, Residents Demand Action from Government

New Delhi, June 1: Residents of the Timarpur assembly constituency in New Delhi staged protests on Saturday over a severe water shortage. Local c

Pyngrope trashes reports of TMC leaders quitting party

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 31: Meghalaya Trinamool Congress (TMC) president and Opposition MLA Charles Pyngrope on Sunday dismissed speculatio

Political Drama Unfolds in West Bengal: BJP Denies Involvement in Attack on Abhishek Banerjee

New Delhi, June 1: The political landscape in West Bengal is heating up following the attack on TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee. Former Chief Minister M

Visible cracks emerge in UDP; party under intense pressure

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 31: A series of developments over the past year from a contentious cabinet reshuffle and public disagreements among

Governor Urges Odisha Universities to Embrace Global Competitiveness and Innovation

Bhubaneswar, June 1: Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati has called upon universities in Odisha to evolve into globally competitive, socially responsi

Hannan Mollah Critiques TMC Amid Political Violence in West Bengal

New Delhi, June 1: CPI(M) leader Hannan Mollah has sharply criticized TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee, stating that the current turmoil faced by TMC

Delhis Air Quality Shows Remarkable Improvement in Early 2026

New Delhi, June 1: The air quality in the national capital, Delhi, has shown significant improvement. The Commission for Air Quality Management (

RCB Clinches IPL 2026 Title with Kohlis Heroics

Ahmedabad, June 1: The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have secured the IPL 2026 title, defeating the Gujarat Titans (GT) by five wickets in a