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Hezbollahs fibre-optic drones pose new challenge for Israel

Unlike conventional drones guided by GPS or radio, which can therefore be jammed, Hezbollah is using devices linked to their launch site by a thi

Munawar Faruqui, Wife Mehzabeen Coatwala Blessed With Baby Girl

Munawar was previously married to Jasmine; he has a son Mikael with his first wife. Munawar, also a singer, is best known for his work as a stand

Sajjanar Urges Students to Stay Alert against MBBS Seat Scammers

If money is demanded in the name of providing MBBS seats, a complaint should be filed on Dial 100, Sajjanar said

Pact on foreign language learning set to provide global platform to Rajasthans youth

The MoU for a foreign language communication skills programme was signed between the State government and the English and Foreign Languages Unive

Bengal Assembly Elections 2026 Voting Live Updates: Repolling Underway At 15 Booths

Bengal Assembly Elections 2026 Voting Live Updates: The repolls were ordered in 11 polling stations of the Magrahat Paschim assembly constituency

BSE Odisha 10th Result 2026 Coming Today: Check steps to download from bseodisha.ac.in, direct link and passing marks

BSE Odisha 10th Result 2026: Odisha Class 10 results are set to be released today, May 2, 2026, by the Board of Secondary Education Odisha at 4 P

Shalini Passi on Why Fabulousness Begins Within

A candid take on discipline, visibility and quiet power, as Shalini Passi redefines what it truly means to be fabulous in her latest book.

US Military Bases in Central Asia Devastated Amid Iran Conflict

Washington, May 2: The ongoing conflict between the United States-Israel and Iran, which began on February 28, has caused significant damage to A

Explosion of bombs left over from strikes kills 14 Iranian Revolutionary Guard members, reports say

A report by the Nournews website, believed to be close to Iran's security, said the explosion happened near the northern city of Zanjan, which is

Discover the Spiritual Majesty of Maa Purnagiri Temple in Uttarakhand

Tanakpur, May 2: Uttarakhand, known as the land of the gods, is home to many spiritual wonders. Among these is the revered Maa Purnagiri Temple,

US Military Bases in the Middle East Suffer Significant Damage Amid Iran Conflict

Washington, May 2: The ongoing conflict between the United States-Israel and Iran, which began on February 28, has severely impacted American mil

Centre Gives Contractors Extension, Waives Penalties Amid Middle East War

The relief applies to contracts with government agencies across goods, services and works, covering suppliers, consultants and contractors engage

Trump says U.S. Navy acting like pirates to carry out naval blockade of Iranian ports

Trump made the comments while describing the seizure by U.S. forces of a ship a few days ago

Why 60-day War Powers Resolution Deadline Doesn't Constrain Presidents

The Trump administration signaled on April 30, 2026, that it would ignore that deadline, set by the War Powers Resolution.

IPL 2026: Rajasthan Royals Miss Chance to Top the Table as Delhi Capitals Claim Victory

New Delhi, May 2: The 43rd match of IPL 2026 took place at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, featuring Rajasthan Royals (RR) against Delhi Ca

Weather Today: No rain in Delhi, yellow alert for 7 Kerala districts. Check IMD's forecast for Bihar, Bengal, Tamil Nadu and other states

Weather update: India braces for above-normal May rainfall, with the southwest monsoon expected around May 14-16. Delhi anticipates partly cloudy

How to Apply for Self-Enumeration: Step-by-Step Guide

Udaipur, May 2, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): With the launch of Census 2027s first phase, citizens can now complete self-enumeration from home using the

Voting begins at 15 booths of two Assembly seats after ECI orders repoll in West Bengal

The repolls were ordered in 11 polling stations of Magrahat Paschim Assembly constituency and four in Diamond Harbour. Voting began at 7 a.m. and

Repolling At 15 Booths In Bengal After Complaints Of Irregularities

Bengal Assembly Elections 2026: Repolling At 15 Booths In Bengal's Diamond Harbour, Magrahat Paschim Begins After Complaints Of Irregularities: T

'Lunatics Can't Have Nukes': Trump's Dig At Iran As 60-Day War Deadline Ends

Rejecting Iran's latest proposal to end the war presented on Friday, Trump said the conflict would not end prematurely.

Creativity, contrast, conversation: Mumbais Tao Art Gallery promotes dialogue through exibitions

In this photo essay, we feature more highlights from the exhibition titled Systems, Silhouettes, and Synchronicities.

Pentagon Plans to Withdraw 5,000 U.S. Troops from Germany

Washington, May 2: The Pentagon is planning to withdraw approximately 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany, according to a senior defense official. An

Long Weekend Rush Clogs Bengaluru-Mangaluru highway, Viral Video Shows Bumper-To-Bumper Traffic

The video circulating online shows a long stretch of vehicles lined up closely together, clearly showing the extent of the traffic.

Bengal: Repolling Begins at 15 Booths in South 24 Parganas

Repolling is being conducted at 11 booths in the Magrahat Paschim Assembly constituency and four booths in the Diamond Harbour Assembly constitue

Trump says US Navy acting 'like pirates' to carry out naval blockade of Iranian ports

President Trump described U.S. naval actions against Iran as like pirates after seizing a ship and its oil cargo. This comes amid the ongoing war

AI System Detects Pancreatic Cancer Years Before Doctors Can, Study Shows

AI-powered REDMOD detects pancreatic cancer in CT scans three years early, doubling the detection rate of specialist doctors.

Kriti Sanon, Vijay Deverakonda To Team Up

They bring very different temperaments as artistes. If all goes well, it could be a fresh screen pairing, according to sources.

Tim Cook over the moon on India growth; VC inflow records a sharp rise

Apple CEO Tim Cook highlighted Indias rising middle class as the iPhone maker delivered strong double-digit growth; VC activity rebounded sharply

EU Keeps All Options Open Amid US Tariff Threats on Auto Imports

Brussels, May 2: The European Union stated on Saturday that it will keep all options open to protect its interests if the United States takes ste

Deletion under SIR, not EVMs pose serious threat to democracy: Omar Abdullah

Meanwhile, National Conference president Dr. Farooq Abdullah accused the Opposition Peoples Democratic Party of not supporting his party in the R

NEET UG 2026: NTA Warns Against Relying on Google Maps

New Delhi, May 2, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): The National Testing Agency has issued a fresh advisory for candidates appearing in NEET UG 2026, schedul

West Bengal: Voting begins at 15 booths of two assembly seats after EC orders repoll

Voting is underway at 15 polling stations in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district. The Election Commission ordered repolls in Magrahat Paschi

Rats in Sewer Pipe: US Treasury Chief Bessent Slams Iranian Leadership

Responding to Bessent's remarks, the Iranian Embassy in South Africa said, You lost both on the battlefield and in cyberspace. Idiot

Quote of the Day by Steve Jobs, If you really look closely, most overnight successes took a.... Success lesson by the man who turned repeated failure into global success: Steve Jobs reveals the brutal truth behind overnight successare you making this costly mistake of quitting too early today?

Steve Jobs quote reveals harsh truth: are you quitting too early before success compounds after years of hidden effort? Overnight success is a pe

'We're just winning': Trump says US will not leave Iran early, wants to avoid 'problem' reappearing

Assembly elections 2026 LIVE: Repolling set to be carried out across 15 booths in West Bengal today

BJP strategy to defame Bengal: TMC's Shashi Panja alleges poll-day provocation after ECI orders repoll

Trump Says He'll Place 25% Tariff on Autos from EU

Trump said in a social media post that the EU is not complying with our fully agreed to Trade Deal, though he did not flesh out his objections in

U.S. approves military sales of over $8.6 billion to West Asia allies

The announcements came as the U.S. and Israels war against Iran marked nine weeks since its start and more than three weeks since a fragile cease

Israel Strikes in Lebanon Kill 10; Hezbollah Drone Wounds 2 Israeli Soldiers

Israels military and Hezbollah kept up their attacks despite a ceasefire in place since April 17

Morning Digest: MHA, Manipur govt hold talks with Kuki-Zo groups; India to tap into solar, coal to weather summer power demand, and more

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Ozempic, Mounjaro and weight loss: What GLP-1 drugs mean for body positivity

As drugs like Ozempic, Mounjaro and Wegovy gain traction in India, they are reframing obesity as a chronic medical condition while raising questi

Repolling in 15 West Bengal booths after EVM tampering claims - full list

Trump Says He's Not Satisfied with Iran's Proposal to End War

The shaky three-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran appears to still be holding though both countries have traded accusations of violations

'It's actually treasonous': Trump slams critics claiming US not winning Iran war

US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) said he considers it reasonous for critics to claim that the United States is not winning the w

US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany in next 6-12 months, fulfilling Trump's threat

The U.S. will withdraw approximately 5,000 troops from Germany within a year, fulfilling President Trump's threat amid disagreements over the Ira

US Iran War Live: Trump says Iran cannot have nuclear weapons else it can use it in Europe, Israel

Trump 'not satisfied' with new Iran proposal amid ceasefire stalemate

US President Donald Trump said Friday he was ot satisfied with a new Iranian negotiating proposal, as peace talks remain frozen despite a weeks-

US approves more than $8.6bn in military sales to Israel, Gulf allies

The US approved over $8.6 billion in military sales to West Asian allies amid high regional tensions with Iran. President Trump declared criticis

ED flags legal hurdles in money laundering probe

Enforcement Directorate chief Rahul Navin highlighted legal hurdles in money laundering probes, questioning if trials should halt pending predica

Staff crunch, infrastructure hit NCLT operations, must be addressed: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has taken suo motu action, highlighting severe infrastructure and vacancy issues plaguing the National Company Law Tribunals (N

Election Commission orders repolling in 15 booths in two Bengal seats

Repolling has been ordered in 15 South 24 Parganas booths for Saturday, May 2, following irregularities during Bengal's second phase polls. Conce

Apple posts strong growth in India despite global smartphone slowdown: CEO Tim Cook

Apple CEO Tim Cook expressed excitement about India's market. The company achieved strong double-digit growth in India for iPhones, iPadApple pos

Power Cut in Over 25 Areas of Udaipur on May 2

Udaipur, May 2, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): Power supply will remain suspended in more than 25 areas of Udaipur on May 2 due to maintenance work, accor

Gujarat CM Meets Singapore High Commissioner to Discuss Investments

Gandhinagar, May 2: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel held a one-on-one meeting with Singapores High Commissioner to India, Simon Wong, duri

Wave Mall celebrates 12th anniversary with enthusiasm

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 1: Wave Mall proudly celebrated today its 12th anniversary, marking over a decade of delivering exceptional ex

Fast evolving realms of governance call for rapid adaptiveness: Dr Jitendra

IIPA Convocation Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, May 1 : Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences

Gujarat CM Meets Seychelles High Commissioner to Boost Investment

Surat, May 2: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel held a significant meeting with Seychelles High Commissioner to India, Lalatiana Akuch, duri

Monalisa hosts Laughter Loot Show

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 1: Aimed at blending shopping with fun and excitement for customers, Monalisa today hosted a lively in-store e

Delhi govt compelled parents to buy expensive uniforms: AAP

Almost every child has purchased books, uniforms and other stationery by April 15, Mr. Bharadwaj said, questioning why the Chief Minister is now

98.47% of 2000 Notes Returned Since Withdrawal Announcement: RBI

Mumbai, May 2: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced that 98.47% of 2000 notes have been returned following the decision to withdraw them fro

NTPC honours K M Prashanth and J P Sharma with top IPSE awards

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, May 1: NTPC INDIAs largest Public Sector Enterprise in Communications and Public Relations in the Power & Ren

Patanjali Research Foundation inks MoU with Southern Cross University of Australia

Excelsior Correspondent HARIDWAR, May 1: Patanjali Research Foundation inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Southern Cross University o

Maharaja Pratap Singh, in History and in Folklore -1

B D Sharma Jammu and its surrounding areas have remained, to a great extent under the Dogra rulers for centuries. Much of the time the potentates

Healthcare providers to report every new case of leprosy: Delhi govt

The move is aimed at strengthening surveillance, ensuring early detection, and improving treatment compliance across the national capital

NC struggles for the restoration of statehood

K N Pandita knp627@gmail.com In his recent public address in Budgam, Dr Farooq, president of the National Conference, spoke about the historical

Telangana Minister Criticizes Centre Over LPG Price Hike

Hyderabad, May 2: Telanganas Civil Supplies Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy has strongly criticized the central government for a significant increa

U.P. CM announces wage reform, warns industrial unrest will harm progress

Efforts are under way to also provide free annual health insurance coverage of 5 lakh to workers in industrial regions, says Adityanath; reaffirm

5 Killed After Small Plane Crashes In US' Texas

A small plane carrying pickleball players crashed among trees in Texas Hill Country, killing all five people aboard, authorities said Friday.

Applications for OCI cards can be now made online

The Union home ministry has streamlined the Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card process, enabling online applications for both new registrations

Strengthening India-Armenia Defense Ties: Key Meeting Held

New Delhi, May 2: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi met with Lieutenant General Edward Asryan, Chief of General Staff of the Arm

Reimagining the Role of Educators in present times

Meenu Gupta mguptadps@gmail.com The Indian classroom is at a decisive turning point. For decades, the image of a teacher as the sage on the stage

Mumbai-Pune Expressway Tunnel Project Sets Guinness World Record

Mumbai, May 2: The missing link tunnel project of the Mumbai-Pune Expressway has been officially recorded in the Guinness World Records. This pro

Two Arrested with 95 Grams of Heroin in Bihar

Patna, May 2: In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking in Bihars Gopalganj district, police have arrested a man and a woman, seizing approx

What is mifepristone, and why is it used? Court restricts abortion access by blocking mailing of abortion pill in US

What is mifepristone, and why is it used? A federal appeals court has restricted access to mifepristone by blocking mailing of prescriptions. The

Commercial LPG price increased: I told you hike will come after polls, says Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi slammed the Rs 993 hike in commercial LPG prices as an election bill, warning of impending petrol and diesel price increases. He ass

Rajasthan Royals Set 226-Run Target for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026

Jaipur, May 2: Captain Riyan Parags impressive innings propelled Rajasthan Royals (RR) to set a formidable target of 226 runs for Delhi Capitals

Rahul, Nissanka fuel RRs seven-wicket win over DC

JAIPUR, May 1:A wonderful exhibition of batting gifts by KL Rahul (75) and Pathum Nissanka (62) overshadowed Riyan Parags redemptive 90, powering

Saina visits Vaishno Devi Shrine

Excelsior Sports Correspondent REASI, May 1: Ace Indian badminton player and Olympian Saina Nehwal visited the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine in R

MP CM meets kin of cruise boat tragedy victims; says wont spare guilty, announces high-level probe

BHOPAL, May 1 : Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Friday met family members of the victims of the cruise boat accident that claimed ni

India, UAE trade pact helps boost bilateral trade to cross USD 100 bn: Goyal

NEW DELHI, May 1: The India-UAE free trade agreement, which came into force in May 2022, has helped the bilateral trade to cross USD 100 billion,

Lok Bhavan J&K celebrates Gujarat, Maharashtras Foundation Day

Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, May 1: The Foundation Day of Gujarat and Maharashtra was celebrated with great enthusiasm at J&K Lok Bhavan here i

EC orders repoll in 15 booths of two Assembly constituencies in West Bengal on May 2

KOLKATA, May 1: The Election Commission on Friday ordered repoll in 15 polling stations of two Assembly constituencies in West Bengals South 24 P

India, Tanzania discuss settling trade transactions in local currencies

NEW DELHI, May 1 : India and the East African nation Tanzania discussed settling trade transactions in local currencies to boost bilateral econom

Ladakhi leaders meeting with HM yields no breakthrough

Tsewang Rigzin Leh, May 1: A delegation of the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA), comprising MP Ladakh Hanifa Jan, CEC Kar

Bihar CM offers prayers at Mahabodhi temple, greets people on Buddha Purnima

PATNA, May 1: Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary visited the Mahabodhi temple in Gaya Ji district on Friday and greeted people on the occasion

North Indian Drivers to Sing Maharashtra Song Next Year

Mumbai, May 2: The ongoing debate over the Marathi language in Mumbai has intensified political rhetoric. In a significant announcement, North In

Allegations Against Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann for Arriving Drunk in Assembly

New Delhi, May 2: A political controversy has erupted over allegations that Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann attended an assembly session ineb

After Rahul Gandhis attack, government defends Great Nicobar project

The government has clarified the Rs 81,000 crore Great Nicobar Project, emphasizing its strategic importance for India's presence in the Andaman

BJD Launches Women Rights Campaign Against Delay in Womens Reservation Bill

Bhubaneswar, May 2: The opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) announced on Friday that it will launch a Women Rights Campaign from May 10 to 25 across

Two labourers killed, one rescued as old bridge collapses at Thathar area

Govt suspends two PWD engineers, orders probe Bivek Mathur JAMMU, May 1: Two labourers were killed and one was rescued alive after an old bridge