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Morning Digest: D.K. Shivakumar set to take over as Karnataka CM; U.S. sanctions Irans largest crypto exchange over IRGC links, and more

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Trump administration drops $1.8 billion 'weaponization' fund after Republican backlash

The Trump administration has dropped its $1.8 billion fund meant to compensate victims of government abuse. This decision followed strong opposit

Iran war: Hostilities flare again, talks at a stalemate

With the Gulf region witnessing a surge in missile and drone strikes aimed at Kuwait, diplomatic efforts between Iran and the U.S. hit roadblocks

Sindhu advances; Srikanth, Sen exit Indonesia Open

Jakarta, June 2: Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu battled her way into the second round of the Indonesia Open with a straight-game win, but i

Pragg, Gukesh, Divya win to keep Indias title hopes alive

Oslo, June 2: Indians struck back in style in Round 7 as D Gukesh and R Praggnanandhaa delivered crucial victories while Divya Deshmukh bounced b

Dutch legend Taekema joins Indian team for specialised dragflicking camp

New Delhi, June 2: Legendary Dutch dragflicker Taeke Taekema has joined the senior Indian womens hockey team for a specialised training camp focu

FIH Womens Nations Cup: Dabas, Lalthantluangi earn maiden call-ups

New Delhi, June 2: Young defenders Lalthantluangi and Shilpi Dabas will once again be a part of Salima Tete-led national team which will take par

Flamengos three Uruguay stars eye FIFA World Cup glory

Rio de Janeiro, June 2: Flamengos Uruguayan stars Giorgian de Arrascaeta, Nicolas de la Cruz and Guillermo Varela are preparing to carry their st

England arrive in Florida for pre-WC camp

Florida, June 2: England football team has started its preparation for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026, which will commence on June 11. The Harr

Childhood dream taken away: Gilmour on missing WC

Edinburgh, June 2 : Scotland midfielder Billy Gilmour has expressed his heartbreak after being ruled out of the FIFA World Cup 2026 with a knee i

Visa issue delays Breel Embolos World Cup departure

Zurich, June 2: Switzerland forward Breel Embolo was delayed flying to the United States for the World Cup on Tuesday because his travel document

Bhoomi Habba returns to Bengaluru

The 18th edition of Visthars annual environment and sustainability festival will offer an array of events and stalls that closely align with its

Scheme to phase out BS-IV trucks, buses may get cabinet nod today

US Strikes Iran's Qeshm Islands As Tehran Fires Missiles At Kuwait, Bahrain

US Strikes Iran's Qeshm Islands As Tehran Fires Missiles At Kuwait, Bahrain

MEA: No role for 3rd party to settle Nepal border row

India has firmly rejected any third-party involvement in its border dispute with Nepal, emphasizing that such matters are strictly bilateral. Thi

Kuwait Intercepts Missile And Drone Attacks As Middle East Tensions Rise

Kuwaiti air defences were intercepting hostile missile and drone attacks on Wednesday, state news agency KUNA reported, quoting the country's arm

PM Modi, Trump likely to come face to face at G7 summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump are expected to cross paths at the G7 summit in France, with both leaders confirmed to at

Auqib, Prince among 6 picked as net bowlers ahead of Afghanistan Test

MULLANPUR, Jun 2: Jammu and Kashmir seamer Auqib Nabi Dar, whose non-selection in the Indian Test squad invited widespread criticism, has been su

30 Indians living and working illegally in US as truck drivers arrested, will be deported

NEW YORK, Jun 2 : About 30 individuals from India, found to be living in the US illegally and working as commercial truck drivers, have been arre

German State Thuringia President meets Dr Jitendra, discusses Quantum collaboration

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, June 2: India and Germany today explored a future-oriented partnership primarily in quantum satellite communic

Prasar Bharatis digital streaming platform WAVES OTT crosses 1 crore users

NEW DELHI, Jun 2 : Prasar Bharatis digital streaming platform WAVES OTT has crossed one crore registered users, marking a significant milestone i

Itoo calls Mufti power hungry

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, June 2: Senior National Conference leader and Minister Sakeena Itoo today launched a sharp attack on Peoples De

J&K Bank signs MoU with SMVDU for employee banking benefits

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, June 2: J&K Bank today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU),

NC meeting is floor test, legislators dissatisfied with Govt: LoP

Muftis unity letter is drama, childish act Suhail Bhat Srinagar, June 2 Leader of Opposition (LoP) Sunil Sharma today said that the National Conf

2 students from AESL Udhampur qualify in JEE Advanced 2026

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, June 2: Aakash Educational Services Limited (AESL), Indias leading test preparation institute, proudly announce

Qatar ambassador made envoy to Saudi Arabia

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Social Security benefits 2027: Are you missing hidden ways to raise retirement income after claiming early?

Up to 30% of Social Security benefits can disappear when retirees claim at age 62 instead of waiting. That number is now driving fresh interest i

Married daughter entitled to compassionate job: SC

The Supreme Court has ruled that married daughters are entitled to be considered part of a 'family' for employment or ration shop allotment if th

SC: Criminal cases on loan defaulters must end after settlement

The Supreme Court has ruled that criminal proceedings against loan defaulters must cease if a settlement is reached with the bank. Such actions,

Hormuz shut, shipping services through other routes to West Asia up 2x

Ahmedabads Strategic Move to Manage Stray Dog Population in Compliance with Supreme Court Guidelines

Ahmedabad, June 3: The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has implemented a structured framework to manage stray dogs in public spaces, adheri

Telangana High Court Denies Permission for Jana Sena Party Meeting in Hyderabad

Hyderabad, June 3: The Telangana High Court has upheld a decision to deny permission for a meeting organized by the Jana Sena Party, led by Andhr

Nifty, Sensex end higher as IT shares rally

Mumbai, June 2: Indian benchmark indices ended higher on Tuesday, supported by gains in information technology, metal, and consumer durable stock

Main Accused in Dowry Death Case Arrested in Lucknow

Lucknow, June 3: The Saadatganj police team in Uttar Pradeshs capital, Lucknow, has arrested the main accused, Sagar Lodhi, in a dowry death case

Rupee falls 17 paise against US dollar

Mumbai, June 2: The rupee depreciated 17 paise to close at 95.36 against the US dollar on Tuesday, as global crude oil prices jumped and the Amer

Gold rebounds to Rs 1.61 lakh/10g

New Delhi, June 2: Gold prices rebounded to Rs 1.61 lakh per 10 grams in the national capital on Tuesday after a weak US dollar and easing crude

Bhumi Pednekar Supports Pink E-Rickshaw Initiative to Empower Women

Mumbai, June 3: Bollywood actress Bhumi Pednekar has openly supported the Pink E-Rickshaw initiative launched under the Drive Her Future campaign

IndiGo to halt Manchester flight from August 31

IndiGo is temporarily halting its wide-body flights to Manchester from August 31 due to extended flight routes caused by airspace restrictions am

G. Sudhakaran Raises Questions on Youth and Leftist Ideology in Kerala Assembly

Thiruvananthapuram, June 3: Senior leader G. Sudhakaran made a memorable return to the Kerala Assembly on Tuesday. In his inaugural speech as an

Industrial Land Deadlocks

Jammu and Kashmirs industrial ambitions risk becoming a monument to missed opportunities. For a Union Territory that has aggressively marketed it

Justice Mohana 12th woman to be sworn in as SC judge

Venkata Subramani Mohana's swearing-in as a Supreme Court judge marks a significant milestone, adding to the 12 women who have served on the benc

Selsella jolo poultry farm-ko rongtale chalaijaenga ine NGO-rang badi kaa

TURA: West Garo Hills ajani Selsella Pathangre-o chalaienggipa poultry farm ba doo jilaniko, niam gita chalaijaengani asel songni nokni manderang

Actress Shubhangi Atre Raises Alarm Over Environmental Pollution

Mumbai, June 3: Renowned television actress Shubhangi Atre has expressed her deep concerns regarding environmental issues. In a recent interview,

5 new SC judges take oath; strength rises to record 37

Shillong songjinmani St Marys Higher Secondary School-o gital rikgipa 50 KW Solar Photovoltaic (PV)

Shillong songjinmani St Marys Higher Secondary School-o gital rikgipa 50 KW Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Plant-ko adokni Chief Minister Conrad K Sangm

Shillong-ni St Marys School-o Solar PV Plant-ko CM oprake onanga

SHILLONG: Chief Ministers Solar Mission-ni ningo, Shillong songjinmani St Marys Higher Secondary School-o gital rikgipa 50 KW Solar Photovoltaic

Mehbooba, Omar spar over call for political unity in J&K

PDP chief misrepresenting facts: CM Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, June 2: A call for political unity in Jammu and Kashmir devolved into a pub

Omar receives Ist batch of 144 Hajis at Srinagar Airport

Review arrangement for future: Pilgrims Nawshaba Iqbal Srinagar, June 2: The first batch of 144 Haj pilgrims from J&K returned to Srinagar today

Court summons Naveen Jindal, former coal secretary

A Delhi court has taken cognisance of charges against industrialist Naveen Jindal, former coal secretary P C Parekh, and others in a coal block a

Flash floods hit roads, water supply schemes

No loss of human life, livestock Sanjeev K Sharma KISHTWAR, June 2: Heavy rains triggered flash floods brought natures fury in the mountainous Ki

South West Garo Hills ajani sorkari official-rangna training program-ko ongatanio

South West Garo Hills ajani sorkari official-rangna training program-ko ongatanio, Meghalaya sorkarini Financial Adviser PW Dkhar skie onenga.

Chiluatal to Become a Premier Eco-Tourism and Water Sports Hub: CM Yogi

Gorakhpur, June 3: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced that the Chiluatal tourism development project will be transformed into

15 lakh tonnes mined illegally from Sukhnag: Report

Panel seeks mining ban, river restoration Fayaz Bukhari SRINAGAR, June 2: More than 15 lakh tonnes of boulders, sand and gravel were illegally ex

River cruise tourism set to transform J&Ks travel landscape; IWAI to develop 10 floating jetties across UT

*Rs 100 crore project expected to boost tourism, create jobs Govind Sharma JAMMU, June 2: Jammu and Kashmir is set to enter a new era of inland w

SWGH-o sorkari official-rangna training program-ko ongatenga

AMPATI: South West Garo Hills ajao Public Finance: Concepts & Rules-ni bidingo sorkari official-rangna skie onna gita June 2 tarikoni abachenge J

Hailstorms damage crops, one killed

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, June 2: Hailstorms, heavy rains and gusty winds caused widespread damage to crops and orchards across several p

Omar chairs 9th Governing Body meeting of Royal Springs Golf Course

Excelsior Sports Correspondent SRINAGAR, June 2: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired the 9th Governing Body Meeting of the Royal Springs G

Rajiv Gandhi College of Nursing holds programme

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, June 2: Rajiv Gandhi College of Nursing (RGCN), Chak Bhalwal, Jammu, organized its lamp lighting and oath ceremony

Explosion in pvt hospital at Gurdaspur

CHANDIGARH/GURDASPUR, June 2: An explosion took place in the emergency ward of a private hospital in Punjabs Gurdaspur district on Tuesday, shatt

Inter-Zonal Volleyball, Handball events conclude

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, June 2: The Department of Youth Services and Sports (DYSS), Jammu today concluded the Inter-Zonal District

Zojila Tunnel breakthrough on June 9, Gadkari to attend

Project may be completed in Feb 2028 Irfan Tramboo Srinagar, June 2: The much-awaited breakthrough of the Zojila Tunnel is expected on June 9, br

MEA rejects EU-Pak reference to J&K

NEW DELHI, June 2: India on Tuesday strongly rejected references to Jammu and Kashmir in the joint communiqu issued after the 8th round of the Eu

CBI Files Charges Against Former Minister in Karnataka Scam Case

Bengaluru, June 3: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has taken significant action in the high-profile misuse of funds case linked to the

GOC reviews Op Sheruwali

Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, June 2: Lieutenant General, P K Mishra, General Officer Commanding (GOC), White Knight Corps, accompanied by the

IYA holds 6th Yoga Session at RMPS

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, June 2: The sixth yoga session under the 40-day countdown to International Yoga Day 2026 was organized at R

Delhi Police to Prosecute Minor as Adult in Shooting Case: DCP

New Delhi, June 3: Following the tragic shooting of a teenager in Amar Colony, South East Delhi, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Harsh Indora

AAP Leader Saurabh Bhardwaj Denies Allegations of Identifying Minor Victim

New Delhi, June 3: Saurabh Bhardwaj, the Delhi state president of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), has dismissed allegations that he revealed the ident

Iran Stops Talking To Mediators, Reports Say, But Trump Says Talks Continue

Iran stopped communicating with mediators about extending a ceasefire in the war with the US and Israel, two semiofficial Iranian news agencies r

Norway Chess: Beating Carlsen is special, but timing matters more: Praggnanandhaa

R. Praggnanandhaa, who seems to have the wood on Carlsen, beating him twice in the event, in classical, was delighted to do so.

Promises to Tea Garden Workers Will Be Fulfilled: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

New Delhi, June 2: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met with Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday. The discussion

May be arrested but still returning to protest: CJP's Abhijeet Dipke

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke plans to return from the US on June 6 to lead a peaceful protest demanding the education minister's

England Announces 12-Member Squad for First Test Against New Zealand, Featuring Two New Players

London, June 3: England has announced its 12-member squad for the first Test against New Zealand, set to begin on Thursday at Lords. The squad in

Advice for UG Students: Four-Year FYUP or Two-Year PG?

By H. Srikanth The first batch of students pursuing the FYUP under NEHU are now writing their third-year UG exams. As the first batch of students

In sovereignty case, personal liberty takes back seat: SC

The Supreme Court emphasized that national sovereignty outweighs personal liberty, especially in cases involving threats to the nation, such as d

Odisha Forest Official Suspended After Elephant Killing Incident

Bhubaneswar, June 3: In a significant development, a forest official has been suspended following the tragic killing of an elephant in the Dhenka

Why does Afghanistan Test matter for India despite no WTC points?

New Chandigarh, June 2: The Indian cricket team arrived in New Chandigarh on Tuesday ahead of its one-off Test against Afghanistan, a match that

Sanjay Nirupam Highlights Discontent Within TMC Following Low Attendance of Legislators

Mumbai, June 3: Sanjay Nirupam, spokesperson for Shiv Sena, has pointed out the evident internal discontent within the Trinamool Congress (TMC) f

CBSE debacle: Student tells Parliamentary panel about 'tendering flaws'

Canada responds to membership suspension, calls decision unexpected

Vancouver, June 2: After an immediate suspension by the International Cricket Council (ICC), Cricket Canada issued a response calling the ICCs de

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju Welcomes First Batch of Haj Pilgrims Returning Home

New Delhi, June 3: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, alongside Delhi Haj Committee Chairperson Kausar Jahan, welcomed the first group of Haj pilgrims

INDIA COACH DOESNT KNOW FOOTBALL, SAYS WESTWOOD

New Delhi, June 2: Kerala Blasters head coach Ashley Westwood has stirred controversy in Indian football after publicly criticising Indian senior

INDIA EVES START FAVOURITES IN SAFF SEMIFINAL VS BHUTAN

Margao, June 2: Five-time champions India will start overwhelming favourites against Bhutan in their semifinal clash of the SAFF Womens Champions

Cyberattack on CBSE re-evaluation site hours after launch

India Rejects Mention of Jammu and Kashmir in Pakistan-EU Statement

New Delhi, June 3: India has firmly dismissed the mention of Jammu and Kashmir in the joint statement issued by Pakistan and the European Union (

T.S. Singh Deo Criticizes NEET Paper Leak, Urges Government Accountability

Raipur, June 3: T.S. Singh Deo, a prominent Congress leader and former Deputy Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, has sharply criticized the central

CBSE chief and secretary booted over OSM row, govt panel to probe procurement

The Centre has removed CBSE chairperson Rahul Singh and secretary Himanshu Gupta following criticism over the digital evaluation system's rollout

Mlaya builds 1.58 lakh houses under PMAY-G

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, June 2: Meghalaya has completed the construction of 1,58,903 houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awaas YojanaGramin (PMAY-G

In May, crude & LPG supplies to India improved

India's crude oil and LPG supplies saw an improvement in May after disruptions in March and April, though not yet at pre-conflict levels. Russia

Farmers Sons to Lead Madhya Pradesh Government by 2028: Jitu Patwari

Bhopal, June 3: Jitu Patwari, the President of the Congress partys Madhya Pradesh unit, has declared that the people of the state are ready for a