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Bench Warmers beat Vintage 11 in cricket match

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 19: A cricket match was organized today to support the Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyaan, aiming to spr

Rajouri Titans, Tantray Club register wins

Jambu Lochan T20 Cricket tourney Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 19: The ongoing 1st Jambu Lochan T20 Cricket Tournament, organized by

Indian Handloom Weaves presented under Vishwa Sutra collection at Femina Miss India pageant

NEW DELHI, Apr 19: In a first-of-its-kind initiative, Indian handlooms were presented with contemporary global designs at the 61st Femina Miss In

Disha Pandith honoured with Maa Sharika Sammaan Award

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 19: Disha Pandith, a promising Kashmiri Pandit athlete, was honoured with the Maa Sharika Sammaan Award 2026 b

Govt imparts AI training to 2,500 artisans under PM Vishwakarma Scheme

NEW DELHI, Apr 19 : The Ministry of Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) on Sunday said over 2,500 beneficiaries, including artisans and cra

Dhinday Kalan clinches cricket title

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 19: A 17-day Box Cricket Tournament organized at Inder Village, RS Pura concluded on a high note, witne

RKFC end home campaign with 2-0 win over Sreenidi Deccan

Excelsior Sports Correspondent SRINAGAR, Apr 19: Real Kashmir Football Club (RKFC) signed off their home campaign in style with a convincing 2-0

Canada PM Carney calls U.S. economic ties a weakness that needs correction

Mark Carney said tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump have affected workers in the auto and steel industries

US national stopped for satellite phone-like device in J&K, let off after checks

Waiting for another take-off: Dealing with U.P.s stalled airports

Over the past few years, several airports have been inaugurated across second- and third-tier cities of Uttar Pradesh to boost regional connectiv

U.S.-Iran war latest update: Donald Trump claims Iran cargo ship seized, warns of airstrikes, Tehran rejects peace talks ahead of ceasefire deadline

Iran-U.S. war: United States of America has maintained a blockade of Iranian ports, while Iran has lifted and then reimposed its own blockade of

ED searches home of senior Kolkata cop in laundering scam

Pradhan Dismisses BJD Claims On Odishas Representation In Lok Sabha

Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday rejected claims that Odishas political representation would decline under a proposed delimitation exe

TD Activist Succumbs To Burn Injuries; Dying Declaration Sparks Political Storm

Telugu Desam (TD) activist Chimmili Srinivasulu, who suffered severe burn injuries earlier this month, succumbed while undergoing treatment at a

Southern States combined representation will increase from 23.76% to 23.90% in LS after delimitation, says Anurag Thakur

Mr. Thakur condemned the Congress, TMC, DMK, and the Samajwadi Party for blocking the passage of the Constitution Amendment Bill

Maharashtra BJP Mobilises Protests, Rallies Over Womens Reservation Bill Defeat

Following the failure of the Womens Reservation Bill in the Lok Sabha, the BJP has initiated protests and rallies against the opposition in Mahar

Eluru MP Claims Innocence In Drug Case

Eluru Lok Sabha member Putta Mahesh has pleaded his innocence in the drug case and claimed he had not been involved in any drug case in Hyderabad

Speeding Car Kills Man On Durgam Cheruvu Bridge

The driver abandoned the vehicle at the accident spot and fled.

Wadettiwar Seeks Cases Against Rana, Bonde For False Claims To Incite Hatred

Senior Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar on Sunday demanded that cases should be registered against former Amravati Lok Sabha member Navneet Rana

Gold Price Surge And Volatility Dampen Akshaya Tritiya Buying Spirit

Hyderabad shoppers opt for small purchases as soaring prices dampen sales

Forecast of rain, winds in parts of Maharashtra from April 20

After days of high temperature, the Chief Ministers Office said in a tweet that weather patterns are likely to change in many parts of Maharashtr

NCP seeks united regional front to dethrone MDA 2.0

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 19: The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has urged the regional forces in Meghalaya to form a united front to uns

Kondapalli Toys Festival Boosts Heritage Craft

Kondapalli Toys Festival has provided a renewed push to the regions 400-year-old craft, with efforts aimed at reviving the art form and supportin

City aspirants benefit from career guidance programme

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 19: The Siamsinpawlpi (SSPP) Shillong, the Paite Students Welfare Association, organised a career guidance progra

91 traffic violators penalised in city; Rs 1.02 lakh fine realised

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 19: The Shillong Traffic Police (STP) penalised 91 motor vehicle defaulters during an intensified enforcement dri

Sarojini Devi Eye Hospital Gets New OCT Machine After Two-Year Gap

1-crore diagnostic equipment to boost in-house eye care, cut referrals

Police Arrest 32 Bank Officials For Multistate Cybercrime Racket

The city cybercrime police arrested 52 people, including 32 bank officials, for allegedly facilitating a pan-India cyber fraud network through mu

Shillong youth drowns in Umtrew River

From Our Correspondent NONGPOH, April 19: A youth from Shillong lost his life after drowning in the Umtrew River near Umran Dairy in Ri-Bhoi on S

We know how to bring debt under control, improve finances of Tamil Nadu: Edappadi Palaniswami

On delimitation, the Union Minister for Home Affairs has clarified that not only Tamil Nadu but other States also will not be affected.I have als

Group addresses concerns over cement dispatch via bulker trucks

From Our Correspondent KHLIEHRIAT, April 19: The Jaintia Hills Cement Manufacturers Association (JHCMA) has addressed concerns regarding the disp

Will pendulum effect hold true for Krishnagiri constituency this election?

Krishnagiri has consistenty oscillated between the DMK and AIADMK in hustings since 1984, with the incumbent being an AIADMK MLA; the challenger

Man Murders Wife With Knife In Govt Hospital While Visiting Daughter

Their daughter had been admitted to the hospital for delivery

Fifty years ago | Meteors used for radio link

A hundred years ago | Mill strike in Bengal

Tamil Nadu election 2026: Our organisational strength is intact and we will return to power, says DMK Minister T.M. Anbarasan

Tamil Nadu election 2026: Look-alike artistes caught between joy and uncertainty

Rheumatic Diseases Being Observed In Women Above 20 Age Group

Experts noted that both the disease and certain medications used in rheumatic diseases and could have adverse effects on pregnancy.

India moves closer to opening nuclear power sector to foreign investment as AEC cleared FDI policy: Official

Police arrest 11 history-sheeters in Pulianthope ahead of elections

Kagaznagar Teacher Completes 50 Years Of Service

She had served as a government teacher for 38 years.

Congress hits streets over womens quota; CM dubs Oppn. party anti-women

Govt. should provide 33% reservation within the existing 543 Lok Sabha seats,says Oppn. party; Gupta, BJPs sole woman CM, terms defeat of Constit

No IDs, no questions: acid flows freely incitys neighbourhood markets

Stalin does not want women to become MPs and MLAs except his sister: Anbumani Ramadoss

Delhi CM: policy to make Delhi a semiconductor hub in works

Arrests in Noida workers protests illegal, say activists

Be Vigilant During Voter Roll Revision, RPV Tells Citizens

The programme was organised to make people aware of the intricacies and requirements of the SIR process and ensure all eligible citizens can exer

From lab to market: IISc team, surgeon develop dissolving stent to cut 2nd surgeries

Tamil Nadu election 2026: From ultra left to campaigner for Tamil Brahmins

Hyderabad Cracks Down On Drunk Driving With Stricter Enforcement

From on-road checks to court action and counselling, police tighten monitoring of offenders

Congress Reconstitutes Protocol & Coordination Committee

H. Venugopal Rao ias its chairman

Tamil Nadu election 2026: Mannargudi constituency set for a tight contest

A predominantly agrarian, the constituency in the heart of the Cauvery delta, continues to suffer from a lack of infrastructure, with several pan

Shobha Karandlaje Slams `INDI Bloc

'Why does the Congress want delimitation of constituencies only after the upcoming census?'

Cochin chapter of IMA launches Koode to tackle loneliness

New U-Turns Trigger Traffic Chaos On Banjara Hills Road No. 12

Narrow-road U-turn redesign leaves commuters stuck, raises safety concerns

South Producers Vs Theatre Owners: OTT Release War Heats Up

SIFPA has said that the schedule of a films release on OTT platforms lay solely with the producers

Tamil Nadu election 2026: Gaps in road infrastructure, solid waste management core issues in Tiruppur South constituency

The major industrial hub is struggling to cater to the infrastructure needs, particularly adequacy of roads.

Old Asifabad Police Station Converted Into A Library For Adivasi Students

The library is on the lines of the one established by police at Chinchughat in Adilabad district.

Manipur to Receive Additional Central Forces Post-Elections; Government Appeals to Withdraw Shutdown Call

Imphal, April 20: Manipurs Home Minister, Konthoujam Govindas Singh, announced on Sunday that additional Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) will

Over 39,000 Consumers Switch from LPG to PNG, 485,000 New Connections Established

New Delhi, April 20: In a significant shift towards alternative fuels, over 39,000 consumers have surrendered their LPG connections in favor of p

'Wont let employees lose jobs': Mamata Banerjee defends I-PAC, accuses BJP of intimidation

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has strongly criticized the BJP. She accused the party of intimidating her political consultancy firm,

Israeli Army Claims Elimination of Hezbollah Commander Before Ceasefire

Jerusalem, April 20: The Israeli army announced on Sunday that it has killed Ali Rida Abbas, a commander of Hezbollah in the Bint Jbeil region. T

New Consumption Trends: From Buying Goods to Enjoying Life

Beijing, April 20: During the recently concluded sixth China International Consumer Products Expo, Canadas International Trade Minister, Maninder

China May Restrict Access to VPNs and Foreign Websites: Report

Beijing, April 20: A recent report indicates that Chinese citizens may lose access to several foreign online platforms. These sites provide uncen

Government Committed to Developed Delhi, Green Delhi: Ravindra Indraj Singh

New Delhi, April 20: Delhis Minister for Social Welfare and MLA from Bawana, Ravindra Indraj Singh, inaugurated the new Firni Road in Dariyapur K

Haryana Congress announces candidates, BJP holds back-to-back meetings

BJP Leader Predicts CM Mamata Banerjees Defeat in Bhawanipur, Promises Good Governance in Bengal

New Delhi, April 20: BJP leader Gaurav Vallabh has claimed that Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will lose the upcoming elections in Bhawanipur, as

Baby Rani Maurya Questions Oppositions Stance on Womens Rights in Parliament

Lucknow, April 20: The rejection of the Nari Shakti Vandan Amendment Bill has sparked widespread protests across Uttar Pradesh. Women in the stat

Prime Minister Modi Surprises Snack Vendor with Visit in West Bengal

Kolkata, April 20: Prime Minister Narendra Modi made an unexpected stop at a snack shop in Jhargram, West Bengal, on Sunday, where he enjoyed the

United Naga Council Calls for Three-Day Shutdown in Manipur Following Brutal Killings

Imphal, April 20: The United Naga Council (UNC) has announced a complete shutdown in Manipur from midnight on April 20 to midnight on April 23. T

Autobiography of asthma specialist Sridharan launched

M K Stalin unveils Chennai-focused 'Super Six' development promises ahead of Tamil Nadu polls

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has launched a special development package for Chennai. This initiative focuses on improving urban infrastruc

Mamta Kulkarnis Spiritual Journey: From Bollywood Star to a Life of Solitude

Mumbai, April 20: Mamta Kulkarni, who once starred alongside Bollywood giants like Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, and Aamir Khan, has shifted her f

Ravi Kishan Criticizes Opposition Over Womens Reservation Bill Failure

Ballia, April 20: Bhojpuri actor and BJP MP Ravi Kishan has directed criticism at the opposition following the failure of the Womens Reservation

Iran reports 3,468 deaths in war with US, Israel: Official

Iran's Foundation of Martyrs and Veterans Affairs reported over 3,400 deaths in the recent conflict with the US and Israel. This announcement fol

I.N.D.I.A. Bloc Never Opposed Womens Quota: Bhongir MP

The MP alleged that special parliamentary sessions were convened solely to gain political mileage in the elections in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal.

RITES Recruitment 2026: Apply for Group General Manager Position by April 27

New Delhi, April 20: Rail India Technical and Economic Service (RITES) Limited has announced a recruitment drive for the position of Group Genera

Manipur Shutdown Disrupts Daily Life as Naga Groups Call for Protest

Imphal, April 20: Daily life in the Imphal Valley of Manipur has been severely disrupted due to a five-day shutdown called in protest against the

Delhi proposes Bengal BJP leader Dinesh Trivedi as high commissioner to Dhaka

West Bengal polls: ECI flags 55 seats as 'expenditure sensitive'

West Bengal faces heightened election scrutiny. The Election Commission has marked 55 constituencies as expenditure sensitive. This year, 100 obs

Court To Hear Plea Against Sonia, Rahul Gandhi In National Herald Case Today

Besides Gandhis, the high court had also issued notices to Suman Dubey, Sam Pitroda, Young Indian, Dotex Merchandise Pvt Ltd and Sunil Bhandari.

CBI arrests DGCA official, corporate consultant in alleged bribery case

The Central Bureau of Investigation has apprehended a senior Directorate General of Civil Aviation official and a consultant linked to Reliance I

Deceptively benign: On retail inflation, oil-import-dependency

India must move from fossil fuel to avoid amplifying imported inflation

Avinash Tiwari Addresses Controversy at Ginny Weds Sunny 2 Trailer Launch

Mumbai, April 20: The trailer launch event of the film Ginny Weds Sunny 2 has sparked significant discussion on social media. A video went viral

ED crackdown in Bengal: Kolkata businessman arrested, cops premises searched in laundering probe

The Enforcement Directorate has arrested a Kolkata businessman in a money laundering investigation. The probe targets a criminal syndicate operat

The Majestic Rukmini Devi Temple: A Symbol of Divine Love in Dwarka

Dwarka, April 20: The Rukmini Devi Temple in Gujarat stands as a magnificent testament to the divine love between Lord Krishna and his beloved Ru

Annamalai factor? BJP's Coimbatore test gets tougher

Voters in Coimbatore are shifting their support away from the BJP. Some students who were inspired by K Annamalai are now considering voting for

Iran to resume international flights from Mashhad airport on Monday

Iran's Civil Aviation Organization announced that international flights will resume from Mashhad Airport starting Monday. This marks the beginnin

Chinese Undersea Monitoring Device Discovered in Lombok Strait

Jakarta, April 20: Recent media reports indicate that a significant maritime route between Indonesias Lombok and Bali has revealed a Chinese unde

Rain and Thunderstorm Forecast for Madhya Pradesh Amid Ongoing Heatwave

Bhopal, April 20: The India Meteorological Departments Bhopal center has predicted light rain or drizzle accompanied by thunder and lightning in

Delimitation a case of to be or not to be

The delimitation debate raises questions on representation and equity