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The Chtrbox in Indias creator economy; How Artiure helps artists monetise their work

Chtrbox is building the infrastructure brands need to win online. While Artiure is building a marketplace for digital and generative art.

Tool or Threat? Cannes Film Festival Grapples With the Rise of AI

The choice brought scorn from most critics in Cannes, but Soderbergh, a highly skilled innovator who has shot movies on iPhones, believes its tim

From AI art to wall decor: Artiure is helping Indian artists monetise their work

Gurugram-based Artiure is building a marketplace for digital and generative art, turning it into physical products while enabling artists with fi

Italy and India set to upgrade ties during PM Modi's visit to Rome

Narendra Modi and Giorgia Meloni are set to strengthen diplomatic and trade relations during Modis visit to Rome by upgrading India-Italy ties to

Anil Jaroli Arrest Stay Cancelled in BJP Leader Assault Case

Udaipur, May 20 (Udaipur Kiran) The Rajasthan High Court has cancelled the stay on the arrest of accused Anil Jaroli in a case related to allege

US not in hurry to extend China trade truce, Scott Bessent says

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the Trump administration is not in a rush to extend the tariff and critical minerals trade truce with

The Future Of Crypto In India: Regulation, Taxation, And What Lies Ahead

Despite a 30 per cent tax on gains and 1 per cent TDS on every trade, millions of Indians continue to buy, hold, and build in crypto.

Samsung Electronics, union begin eleventh-hour talks to avert strike, stuck on a key issue

Samsung Electronics management and its labour union resumed negotiations on Wednesday ahead of a threatened 18-day strike by nearly 48,000 worker

NASA's Wholesome Reply Viral After 8-Year-Old Spots Error On Space Agency's Website: 'We're On Our Way'

An eight-year-old boy found a spelling mistake on NASA's site, leading to a viral social media exchange.

Why Is The Latest Ebola Outbreak So Hard To Contain? Explained

Public health agencies say the coming weeks will be crucial in determining whether the outbreak can be contained before it expands further across

Trump to attend G7 summit in France, Axios reports

France is also hosting a leaders summit in the lakeside resort of Evian-les-Bains at the foot of the French Alps scheduled for June 15-17

Indian Diplomat Found Dead Near Bathroom Inside Mission In Bangladesh

The body was subsequently sent to the morgue at Chittagong Medical College Hospital for autopsy. The exact reason behind his death is not clear y

J&K minister Javed Rana accuses L-G of targeted demolitions against Gujjars, Bakarwals in Jammu, will not be silent spectators

He said the matter will be taken up with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to demand an immediate halt, an institutional inquiry against the responsib

Welcome to Rome, My Friend: Giorgia Meloni Receives Modi in Italy

Before reaching Rome, PM Modi was greeted enthusiastically by members of the Indian community living in Italy

UAE says drone that hit near its nuclear plant was launched from Iraq

The United Arab Emirates said six drones were launched from Iraq towards its territory over the past 48 hours, including one that struck near the

Big Donald Trump order on AI, cybersecurity coming soon as White House begins crackdown on deepfakes

Donald Trump on AI: This comes as the United States on Tuesday began enforcing a law requiring tech platforms to remove deepfakes and other non-c

From virus to tsunami: How outgoing Chief Ministers, leaders of Tamil Nadu viewed election results since 1967

In a recent comment on the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam winning the 2026 Tamil Nadu elections, DMK president M.K. Stalin described the victory as a n

Ruud Dominates at Geneva Open, Popirin and Munar Advance

Geneva, May 20: Casper Ruud made a confident start at the Geneva Open on Tuesday, defeating Jenson Brooksby in straight sets to secure his place

After seven failed attempts, US Senate passes resolution to limit President Trump's war powers in Iran

The US Senate passed a resolution seeking to limit President Donald Trumps war powers in Iran, with senators voting 50-47 to advance the measure.

Son of Mango Fashion Chain Founder Posts Bail After Arrest in Spain

Andic was hiking with his son, Jonathan, in the mountains near Barcelona when he fell about 150 meters down a cliff and died

At White House briefing, Vance says Iran war won't be 'forever'

US Vice President JD Vance defended President Donald Trumps Iran policy during a White House briefing, assuring Americans the conflict would not

US says Pakistan's politics 'a matter for Pakistani people' after leaked cable alleges pressure to remove Imran Khan

sought comment on the publication by US investigative outlet Drop Site News of Cable I-0678, a document that has sat at the centre of Pakistani p

HSBC job cuts: CEO shares big update on lay offs possibility, message for employees on AI issue

HSBC recently launched a dedicated $4 billion credit facility to support the global expansion of mainland Chinese companies.

Morning Digest: PM Modi lands in Rome, to meet Italian PM Meloni; U.S. announces Rubio talks with NATO and his first visit to India, and more

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UK allows diesel and jet fuel imports from Russian crude via sanctions carve-out

Britain will allow imports of diesel and jet fuel refined in other countries from Russian crude oil, creating a sanctions exemption aimed at easi

Arsenal wins Premier League title for first time in 22 years

Arsenal was crowned champion after Manchester City was held at Bournemouth; the players will lift trophy at Crystal Palace on May 24

US Senate Passes Resolution to Limit Trump's War Powers in Iran

The development follows the ongoing negotiations related to peace deal between US and Iran

Kentucky election results: Did Donald Trump just end Thomas Massies political run in Kentucky? Here's the KY primary election 2026 result

President Trump secured a significant victory as his endorsed candidate, Ed Gallrein, defeated Rep. Thomas Massie in a costly Kentucky primary. M

Georgia primary election results winners: GA primary election voting closes, projections are out

GA primary election results: In the race for Georgia governor, Donald Trump is backing Lt. Gov. Burt Jones in an unexpectedly ugly battle for the

Cultural Fest Concludes at Venkateshwar Institute

Udaipur, May 19 (Udaipur Kiran) A cultural programme organised at Venkateshwar Institute of Paramedical Sciences concluded on a vibrant and grac

Bdesh inch closer to series sweep vs Pak after Day 4

Sylhet, May 19: Left-arm spinner Taijul Islam claimed four wickets as Bangladesh moved within three wickets of a series sweep against Pakistan af

Election Results 2026 winners: Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Alabama, Georgia, Oregon, Idaho

Election Results 2026: With just months to go for midterm polls, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Alabama, Georgia, Oregon, Idaho elections are critical f

Chaliha in main draw; Hariharan & Arjun stun Popov brothers

Kuala Lumpur, May 19: Indian shuttler Ashmita Chaliha defeated Pai Yu-po of Chinese Taipei in a tough three-game contest to qualify for the women

Pragg draws with So, stays joint second

Bucharest (Romania), May 19: Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa played out his fourth draw, signing peace with American Wesley So in the fifth round of

HI to call executive board meeting

New Delhi, May 19: Hockey India has called an urgent executive board meeting to discuss stringent action, including possible life bans, amid a se

Rajasthan Recognized by WHO for Tobacco Control Efforts

Jaipur, May 20: Rajasthan has achieved a significant global milestone in tobacco control. The states Health Department has been awarded a prestig

Kentucky primary election results, winners: Thomas Massie lost to Donald Trump backed Ed Gallrein, S. Guthrie, James Comer, Melissa Strange win key races

Kentucky primary election was seen as a test of U.S. President Donald Trump's powers to persuade Republican voters to punish his critics.

Kangana Ranaut: Indian society still abandons daughters

Amidst the alleged dowry death case of Twisha Sharma, actress and politician Kangana Ranaut has advised all parents not to simply abandon their d

Paper Tiger at Cannes reveals new side of Miles Teller

James Grays Paper Tiger has been widely praised at Cannes, with much of the attention focused on lead actor Miles Teller. The film follows Irwin

Are Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce signing a prenup? Where will their billion-dollar prenup be signed? Here's everything you need to know

As wedding rumors swirl, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce face a crucial decision: where to draft a prenup. State laws significantly impact asset pr

Xi Jinping, Putin To Meet In Beijing Today For Tea Diplomacy After Trump Visit

China and Russia's leaders are set to meet for a summit in Beijing on Wednesday featuring discussions on bilateral and international issues,

Havertz header sends Arsenal closer to Premier League crown

London, May 19: Arsenal closed in on a first Premier League title in 22 years by seeing out a tense 1-0 win over Burnley on Monday in its penulti

Faria stuns Dimitrov; Wong, Gojo, and Heide advance on Day 2 of qualifiers

Paris, May 19: Jaime Faria produced one of the biggest upsets of the opening week of French Open qualifying after battling past former World No.

How Karunanidhi successfully headed a minority government for five years

The last time Tamil Nadu witnessed a coalition government was in 1952; however, leaders of the Dravidian parties largely steered clear of the ide

U.S. says held talks with Cuba on $100 million offer

The aid would be distributed through Catholic Relief Services and Samaritans Purse, an evangelical Protestant charity, and not handed over direct

Standards for fuel blends up to E30 notified

Putins Visit to India: A Strategic Boost Amid Tensions

Oslo, May 20: Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to visit India this year, coinciding with the BRICS Summit 2026 scheduled for September. Ac

Decoding Modis appeal A national economic shield during global crisis

Sunny Dua Sunnydua55@gmail.com At a time when wars and conflicts in West Asia are disturbing global markets, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has app

17 properties with links to Abhishek under KMC lens

Nordic leaders condemn Pahalgam attack

Could you claim up to $25,000 from this $1.2 million Farmers Insurance settlement? Here's who can receive settlement money

New Mexico drivers may be eligible for up to $25,000 from a $1.2 million Farmers Insurance settlement. The lawsuit concerns underinsured motorist

PM Modi holds bilateral meets with Denmark, Finland, Iceland PMs

After ousting Didis govt in Bengal, BJP ends Bhaipo tax on truckers

Dr Jitendra addresses Ahmedabad National Workshop, calls for promoting Grassroots Innovators

Excelsior Correspondent AHMEDABAD, May 19 : Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences and Minister of

Indian Armed Forces dismantled terror infra, then stopped deliberately: Army chief

It reflected smart power in most complete expression NEW DELHI, May 19: Under Operation Sindoor, Indian forces dismantled terror infrastructure,

Goyal asks industry to turn global uncertainties into opportunities, avoid panic

NEW DELHI, May 19: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday said Indian businesses should turn the current global economic uncertai

LG honors Nari Shakti with Lal Ded National Award

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, May 19: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today attended the Lal Ded National Award Ceremony at Srinagar. Th

President Putin to attend BRICS summit in New Delhi on Sep 12-13: Kremlin aide

MOSCOW, May 19: Russian President Vladimir Putin will attend the BRICS summit in New Delhi on September 12-13, according to a presidential aide.

Will hunt down narco-terrorists in deepest hideouts: LG

Urges people to strike final blow against drug abuse Fayaz Bukhari SRINAGAR, May 19: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today said that the Governm

India, Nordic nations upgrade ties with green tech, def focus

Modi government working to make Delhis transport network modern, future-ready: Gadkari

NEW DELHI, May 19: Union minister Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday said the Narendra Modi government is working to make Delhis transport network modern a

Vishal selected for Sabre World Cup

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, May 19: International fencer Vishal Thappar has been selected to represent India in the Senior Fencing Sabr

Supreme Court: Courts not bound by govts N-liability cap

Rupee tumbles 50 paise against dollar

Mumbai, May 19: The rupee descended for the eighth consecutive session and ended 50 paise down at its lowest-ever level of 96.70 against the US d

Italy & India: A Strategic Partnership For The Indo-Mediterranean

Quote of the day by Tiger Woods: 'Achievements on the golf course are not what matters, decency and honesty are...' Life lessons on win, hard work, human behavior and talent by American golfer

Quote of the day by Tiger Woods focuses on honesty, decency, win, hard work, human behavior and talent. The message explains that achievements on

Grok down, and when will AI chatbot be back up? Grok outage DownDetector data, Grok app and website not working error message, affected regions, users and services

Grok down, and when will AI chatbot be back up? Thousands of users reported Grok down issues in the United States on Tuesday evening. Reports on

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Assam Government to Penalize Officials for Pension Delays

Guwahati, May 20: The Assam government has announced a strict new policy regarding the timely distribution of pensions to retired employees. Unde

UN Security Council condemns attack on UAE nuclear plant

The unclaimed drone struck an electrical generator on May 17 near the Arab worlds first nuclear power plant in Barakah in the emirate of Abu Dhab

Ancient tooth proteins suggest homo erectus may have left genetic legacy in modern-day humans

For most of the 20th century, the model of human origins was viewed as a tree: with the trunk dividing into branches, and then twigs. Each specie

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Irish proverb of the day: 'Age is honorable and youth is...' - motivational lessons on understanding life through the wisdom of growing old and energy of youth and why every stage of life matters more than you think

Irish proverb of the day: An Irish saying highlights that both youth and age hold distinct value, with youth being noble for its energy and innov

BAC bags Rs 732-cr Mawkhanu stadium project through proxy

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 20: Hyderabad-based BAC Infratech Pvt. Ltd. which has been in the news for bagging contracts worth over Rs 1,900 cr

'US remains locked and loaded to restart': Vance issues stark Iran ultimatum, 'NEVER get nukes'

Prices of petrol, diesel hiked again by 90p, up by nearly Rs 4 in a week

Tamil Nadu Government Assures Uninterrupted Supply of Medicines Amid Chemists Strike

Chennai, May 20: Amid a nationwide strike called by chemists on May 20, Tamil Nadu Health Minister K.G. Arunraj assured that essential medical se

VPP supremo ready for Dhars Nartiang invite

Basaiawmoit dubs it battle between rich and poor By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 19: Voice of the People Party (VPP) supremo Ardent Miller Basaiawm

Khanduri remembered for integrity, discipline and highway transformation

Mlaya govt pins Lapangap unease on frequent Assam U-turns

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 19: The Meghalaya government on Tuesday acknowledged growing difficulties in negotiations over the sensitive Lapang

State govt defends award of contracts to Hyderabad firm

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 19: Despite facing intense heat over allocation of projects worth over Rs 1,900 crore to the Hyderabad-based BAC In

Error in verdict, refer case to larger bench: Cops to SC over denying bail to Umar, Sharjeel

NEHU clears air on fourth year of FYUP under NEP 2020

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 19: With a wave of anxiety building among students, teachers, and academic stakeholders as North-Eastern Hill Unive

No panic-buying in Shillong despite second fuel price hike in five days

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 19: Petrol and diesel prices went up by around 90 paise per litre on Tuesday, just four days after an earlier hike

Super Classic Chess: Praggnanandhaa draws with Wesley So, stays joint second

On a day without any decisive games, Germany's Vincent Keymer maintained his half-point lead, moving up to 3.5 points. Praggnanandhaa shares the

Decomposed body recovered from Forest dept quarter in city

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 19: A highly-decomposed male body was recovered from a Forest Department quarter at Polo Hills near the Buddhist Te

During Rajnath's visit, India, Vietnam review defence partnership, discuss further cooperation in maritime security

Linesman saves colleague from electrocution in West Garo Hills

From Our Correspondent TURA, May 19: A lineman displayed exceptional bravery on Tuesday afternoon when he rescued his colleague from electrocutio

SC won't budge: Human life paramount, strays must go

A hundred years ago | Labour emigration to Malaya