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Unorganised labourers, trade unions in Rajasthan seek minimum wage revision

Activists said the current wage rates were inadequate for meeting the basic necessities of food, healthcare, education, rent and transportation.

Israel-Iran war LIVE: Petrol, diesel prices hiked by 3 per litre as crude costs bite

Petrol crosses 107 mark, diesel above 93 in Jaipur after Centre hikes fuel prices by 3 per litre

Celebrating Shani Jayanti and Vat Savitri Vrat: Auspicious Timings and Rituals

New Delhi, May 15: May 16 marks a significant day in Sanatan Dharma, as it will witness the simultaneous celebration of Vat Savitri Vrat and Shan

Pope decries the rise of AI-directed warfare, saying it leads to a spiral of annihilation

Pope Leo XIV has denounced investments in AI and high-tech weaponry, warning they lead to a spiral of annihilation.

MAHE and Griffith University expand India-Australia academic partnership with dual Ph.D programme

This initiative aims at addressing the growing need for globally connected and interdisciplinary doctoral training

IPL 2026: Prabhsimran Joins Orange Cap Race, Bhuvneshwar Leads Purple Cap

New Delhi, May 15: In the 58th match of IPL 2026, the Mumbai Indians (MI) triumphed over the Punjab Kings (PBKS) by six wickets on Thursday. Prab

WBJEE Admit Card 2026: Check time of the admit card release, steps to download hall ticket at wbjeeb.nic.in

WBJEE 2026 admit cards are available today, May 15, on wbjeeb.nic.in for candidates registered for the May 24 exam. Applicants must download thei

U.S. Military Claims Irans Military Power Has Diminished by 90%, Defends Actions in Senate Hearing

Washington, May 15: The U.S. military defended its operations against Iran during a Senate hearing. The Trump administration is facing scrutiny r

Trump defends Chinese students in US

In disagreement with his own voter base, Trump backed the presence of Chinese students in American educational institutions. He recognised that t

Quote of the day by American philosopher and professor Noam Chomsky: There are no poor countries only systems that have failed to manage resources. Is poverty really man-made? The hidden truth behind broken economic systems, wealth concentration, and growing inequality continues fueling global frustration and social instability

Quote of the day by Noam Chomsky: The quote challenges the common belief that poverty is unavoidable. It argues that broken economic systems, une

The cool crew in Chennai

During summer, across Chennai, resident welfare associations in several neighbourhoods are stepping up summer relief efforts for conservancy work

UAE Expresses Solidarity with India over UP Storm Fatalities

At least 111 people were killed and 72 others injured on Wednesday after a strong storm and heavy rain pounded several districts of Uttar Pradesh

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CNG price today: Check new rates in Delhi, Mumbai and other states after petrol and diesel price hike

CNG price today: CNG prices have risen by 2 per kg in several regions, including Mumbai, following a recent 3 per litre increase in petrol and di

PM Modi UAE visit LIVE: PM Modi to embark on 5-nation trip

India and the UAE are expected to firm up two significant agreements to boost cooperation in areas of LPG and strategic petroleum reserves

AP CS Gets Six-Month Extension

The order was issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Government of India, through Under Secretary Rajesh Kumar Yadav

Agree 100% with Xi Jinping that U.S. was on decline, but under Joe Biden: Donald Trump

U.S. President said the U.S. suffered immeasurably with open borders, high taxes, transgender for everybody, men in women's sports, Diversity-Equ

Fuel Prices Surge as Petrol and Diesel Rates Rise Across India

New Delhi, May 15: Fuel prices have increased across the country starting Friday. In the capital, the price of petrol has risen by 3.14 per liter

Trincas Revives Live Music Format Lost from Indian Dining Floors Over Half a Century Ago

Trincas is the only Indian restaurant rebuilding it.

Political Turmoil in Britain: Andy Burnhams Path Clears After MP Resignation, Pressure Mounts on Keir Starmer

London, May 15: Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnhams prospects have brightened following the resignation of Labour MP Josh Simons, who vacated

Fire in Yousufguda Apartment Triggers Panic

The fire-fighters said the electrical short-circuit could be one of the causes

Petrol, diesel rates raised by up to Rs 3 per litre days after PM Modi's 'save' fuel' call

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CHSE Odisha 12th result 2026 date and time: When will the board announe results at orissaresults.nic.in; check latest update here

Odisha Class 12 results for 2026 are anticipated soon. Students can check their Science, Commerce, and Arts scores online. The Council of Higher

Mumbai Indians Triumph Over Punjab Kings but Remain Stuck in Points Table

New Delhi, May 15: In the 58th match of IPL 2026, the Mumbai Indians (MI) showcased a stellar performance, defeating the Punjab Kings (PBKS) by s

New Iraqi Government Formed Amid Cabinet Incompleteness

Baghdad, May 15: Iraqs new Prime Minister Ali Al-Jaidi has taken the oath of office with an incomplete cabinet. Lawmakers have yet to reach an ag

UK Health Secretary Resigns, Setting Up a Potential Labour Leadership Challenge to Keir Starmer

Efforts to depose a Labour leader are relatively rare Unlike the Conservative Party, Labour has never ousted a prime minister in midterm.

Tributes Pour in for Martyr Sukadev on His Birth Anniversary

New Delhi, May 15: The nation pays homage to the brave revolutionary and immortal martyr Sukadev on his birth anniversary. On this occasion, seve

Diesel Price Today (May 15): Check new diesel prices in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai after centre hikes fuel rates

Diesel Price Today (May 15): Fuel prices have seen an immediate Rs 3 per litre hike for petrol and diesel nationwide. Diesel rates in major citie

US SEC settles civil lawsuit against Gautam Adani subject to court approval

The U.S. SEC settled a civil case against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, while the Justice Department is reportedly nearing a decision to drop

Why authenticity still matters in content creation; Inflection Point Ventures stellar show

As Niharika Jain prepares for the Cannes red carpet, the creator and entrepreneur reflects on building a career rooted in authenticity, community

Xi Warns Trump on Taiwan at Beijing Summit

Trump arrived in China with accolades for his host, calling Xi a great leader and friend and extending an invitation to visit the White House in

Rich harvest caught in procurement tangle

As Telanganas rabi season enters a crucial phase, farmers are grappling with delayed crop procurement, shortage of transport vehicles and inadequ

PM Modi Embarks on Official UAE Visit to Strengthen Energy and Strategic Ties

New Delhi, May 15: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on an official visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Friday. The primary ai

Petrol Price Today (May 15): Check petrol price in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai after fuel rates hiked

Perol price today: Fuel prices surged nationwide on Friday, with petrol and diesel rates increasing by up to Rs 3 per litre. This hike, driven by

Iran War Live Updates: Trump reveals key reason behind chasing Iran's uranium

Centre Hikes Petrol, Diesel Price By Rs 3: Know Fuel Price In Your City

Petrol in the national capital Delhi will now cost Rs 97.77 a litre, while diesel will be priced at Rs 99.67.

Donald Trump says China wants to buy oil, soybeans from US

President Trump announced that China has agreed to purchase oil from the United States, a significant shift after previous tariff impacts. He als

Centre Hikes Petrol, Diesel Prices By Rs 3 Amid Iran War

Centre Hikes Petrol, Diesel Prices Amid Iran War

Petrol, Diesel Price Hike LIVE: Petrol To Now Cost Rs 97 In Delhi, Rs 106 In Mumbai

Petrol, Diesel Price Hiked India LIVE Updates: The petrol will now cost Rs 97.77 per litre in Delhi, Rs 108.74 per litre in Kolkata, Rs 106.68 in

Petrol, diesel prices hiked by Rs 3 per litre each across India

Petrol and diesel prices were increased on Friday by Rs 3 per litre after state-owned oil firms ended a four-year record hiatus in rate revision.

US to Drop Graft Charges Against Indian Magnate Gautam Adani

With a business empire spanning coal, airports, cement and media, the chairman of Adani Group has been rocked in recent years by corporate fraud

Quote of the day by Alexander Pope: 'Blessed is the man who expects nothing, for he shall never be...' inspiring lessons on how to avoid disappointment in life and why expecting less brings more peace by The Rape of the Lock and The Dunciad poet

Quote of the day by Alexander Pope: Alexander Pope's quote highlights how unmet expectations lead to disappointment. The article explores how low

Trendline breakout and strong support zone signal rally in Graphite India: Shivangi Sarda

Petrol, Diesel Prices Hiked By Rs 3 Per Litre Each

NEW DELHI, May 15: Petrol and diesel prices on Friday were hiked by Rs 3 per litre each as oil companies passed on part of the spike in global en

From Musk to Huang; Beijing banquet brings together Trump, Xi and US corporate heavyweights

Petrol, diesel prices hiked by 3 per litre each

Petrol in Delhi will now cost 97.77 a litre, while diesel will be priced at 99.67

CIA Director Visits Cuba As Energy Crisis Deepens

The Central Intelligence Agency, at the heart of the decades-long struggle between the United States and Cuba, confirmed a Cuban government state

Death toll in explosion at firecracker factory in M.P.'s Dewas rises to five

Officials said Anil Malviya, the licensed owner of the firecracker factory operating in the Tonk Kalan area has been arrested under the stringent

Bitcoin price (BTC USD) surges above $82,000 after major US crypto bill clears senate committee vote - here's what traders need to know about the Clarity Act

US crypto regulation bill Clarity Act explained: The Clarity Act, a significant US crypto market structure bill, advanced out of the Senate Banki

India News Live Updates: Petrol, diesel prices hiked by Rs 3/litre

Gautam Adani, nephew Sagar agree to pay $18 million total over US fraud Case

Gautam Adani and his nephew Sagar will pay $18 million to settle US Securities and Exchange Commission charges. The Adani Group faces allegations

Morning Brief Podcast: Can Bollywood's Big Boys Play The Microdrama Game?

US House narrowly rejects bid to rein in Trump Iran war powers

The U.S. House of Representatives narrowly rejected a resolution to halt the Iran war without congressional approval. The vote was tied, failing

Remembering Revolutionary Sukadev: A Beacon of Freedom

New Delhi, May 15: Whenever the discussion of revolutionaries arises in the country, the tales of the bravery of Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, and Sukad

West Asia War: Ship reported seized off UAE as Trump discusses Iran with Xi

A ship was seized by Iranian personnel near the UAE. US President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed on keeping the Strait of Hormuz o

Bengalurus football-cricket crossover

Is football carving out a niche under the giant shadow of cricket in Bengaluru, and what in-stadia experience is attracting the enthusiasts? N. S

Trump and Xi set for second day of talks after Taiwan warning

President Donald Trump concluded his state visit to China. He met with President Xi Jinping. The visit featured business deals and discussions. P

African proverb of the day: 'To love someone who doesnt love you is like shaking a tree to make...' - this African saying explains the reality of unrequited love, why one-sided love hurts and life lessons on letting go and acceptance

African proverb of the day: One-sided love involves unreturned affection, leading to emotional imbalance and exhaustion. An African proverb illus

Regulator bars 366 foreign-flagged ships from hiring Indian seafarers

SC invokes spirituality to urge Kapur kin to settle row

Assam Police Seize Drugs Worth 21.36 Crore, Five Arrested

Guwahati, May 15: Assam police have seized drugs worth approximately 21.36 crore in a significant anti-narcotics operation, arresting five indivi

MP firecracker factory blast: Death toll rises to 5; CM Yadav orders detailed probe

Russia's Lavrov Meets PM Modi In Delhi, Discusses Ukraine, Middle East Conflict

As per the Prime Minister's Office, Foreign Minister Lavrov briefed PM Modi on the progress achieved in bilateral cooperation since the meeting o

Quote of the day by Paulo Coelho: 'When you are enthusiastic about what you do, you feel this...' - life lessons on how enthusiasm drives success, positive mindset and why loving what you do changes everything by The Alchemist and The Pilgrimage author

Quote of the day by Paulo Coelho: Paulo Coelho highlights how enjoying your work fuels positive energy. This enthusiasm, not just success or mone

Mumbai Indians beat Punjab Kings by six wickets

DHARAMSHALA, May 14: Punjab Kings slumped to their fifth straight defeat, seriously hurting their playoff hopes, as Mumbai Indians cruised to a s

UP, MP, Chhattisgarh CMs meet Amit Shah in Delhi

NEW DELHI, May 14: Chief ministers of three BJP-ruled states Uttar Pradeshs Yogi Adityanath, Mohan Yadav of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarhs Vis

Painful reality of NEET paper leaks in India

Sanjay Kharoo The cancellation of NEET 2026 due to allegations of paper leakage has once again exposed the deep cracks in Indias examination syst

RCom case: CBI searches 7 sites across 3 cities

Submit data for renewal of MBBS seats by May 30, medical colleges told

Shiv-Parvati Mela at Moungri

Ashok Sharma ashoksharma23may@gmail.com Fairs and melas have, for centuries, formed the vibrant heartbeat of Indias socio-cultural and religious

Self-reliance and jointness must for future-ready force: Rajnath; moving with speed & consensus for theaterisation: CDS

5 Italians Die In Scuba Diving Tragedy In Maldives

Five Italians have died in a scuba diving accident in the Maldives, Italy's foreign ministry said on Thursday, with security forces in the Indian

The slowest-looking plant on Earth is evolving faster than scientists expected heres how

Cactus evolving faster than expected explained: New research reveals cacti are evolving and creating new species at a surprisingly fast rate, cha

Sakeena recalls late educationists contribution to education sector

GBHSS Gandhi Nagar named after Kuldip Kumar Badyal Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 14: Minister for Education, Social Welfare, Health and Medi

West Asia crisis: Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi seeks BRICS condemnation of Israel, US

NEW DELHI, May 14: Iran is a victim of illegal expansionism and warmongering, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Thursday urging the

RSS call for Pakistan dialogue big move: Abdullah

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 14: National Conference president Dr Farooq Abdullah today welcomed recent remarks by a senior Rashtriya Sw

Lavrov gets an exclusive audience with Modi, Araghchi meets Doval

Cabinet approves SDH Hazratbal upgradation under relaxed norms

Rs 361 cr ISWM project to come up at Achan Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 14: The Council of Ministers, under the chairmanship of Chief Mi

Govt: Right to religion does not provide for gender equality

The Centre argued before the Supreme Court that Article 25(1) on religious freedom doesn't mandate gender equality, as Articles 15 and 16 already

NEET paper leak: 5 remanded in CBI custody, 2 more arrested; aspirant allegedly commits suicide in UP

NEW DELHI, May 14 : The CBI on Thursday secured the custody of five persons arrested in the NEET-UG exam leak case and apprehended two more suspe

Northern Army Commander reviews operational preparedness along LoC

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 14: Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Northern Command, today visited

Uttarakhand Police files chargesheet in first triple talaq, halala case under UCC

HARIDWAR, May 14 : Uttarakhand Police on Thursday filed the countrys first chargesheet under the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in a case pertaining to

Jugal chairs DISHA meeting, reviews progress of schemes

Excelsior Correspondent SAMBA, May 14: Member of Parliament Jugal Kishore Sharma today chaired the District Development Coordination and Monitori

SIR Phase-3 in 16 states & 3 UTs, including Delhi

Delhi court orders OpIndia to remove articles on Swati Chaturvedi

The court held that the continued circulation of the pieces could cause serious and irreparable injury to her professional reputation while the d

Sinner Advances to Italian Open Semifinals by Defeating Rublev

Rome, May 15: World number one player Jannik Sinner secured his place in the semifinals of the Italian Open by defeating Andrey Rublev with a sco

From slums of Rajouri to Asian Gold: teen boxer creates history for J&K

Ranjit Thakur JAMMU/RAJOURI, May 14: In a remarkable story of grit, resilience and sporting excellence, 14-year-old Mohd Yasser from Rajouri has

HP Governor meets Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Ji Maharaj in Bengaluru

Excelsior Correspondent BENGALURU, May 14: The Governor of Himachal Pradesh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, today called on the globally renowned spiritual

60 humans trafficked in J&K in 2024: NCRB report

Forced labour, coerced marriages, sexual exploitation among reasons Bivek Mathur JAMMU, May 14: The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir recorded