Top News

Heatwave Red Alert in Rajasthan, Barmer Records 47.3C

Jaipur, May 11, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran) Severe heat conditions continue across Rajasthan, with the Meteorological Centre in Jaipur warning that hea

Morning Digest: PM repeats call for austerity measures; Himanta Biswa Sarma to take oath as Assam CM today, and more

Here is a select list of stories to start the day.

Doctors Remove Rare Heart Tumour in 6-Hour Surgery at RNT

Udaipur, May 12, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran) The Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery Department of RNT Medical College successfully performed a complex

Hantavirus: Confirmed cases by nationality

Among living patients, seven cases have been confirmed and an eighth is listed as probable, according to the WHO, the UN health body and certain

Morning Brief Podcast: Parachute to Popcorn: Marico CEO on Acquisitions, Ambition & Attrition

US issues new sanctions over Iran's oil shipments to China

The U.S. has imposed sanctions on three individuals and nine companies, including entities in Hong Kong and the UAE, for facilitating Iran's oil

Former California mayor secretly worked for China? Ex-Arcadia mayor Eileen Wang pleads guilty in propaganda case tied to Beijing

Eileen Wang: Former Arcadia Mayor Eileen Wang has pleaded guilty to acting as an illegal foreign agent for the Chinese government. She secretly w

Trump says he supports suspending US gas tax after prices remain high

President Trump supports suspending the federal gasoline tax amid surging prices driven by the Iran war, a move requiring congressional approval.

Fast & Furious TV Series on Peacock: Release date, cast, will Vin Diesel play iconic role?

Vin Diesel will attend the Cannes screening alongside several of his co-stars from the films. Since the first Fast & Furious movie in 2001, the 1

NO CUMMINS, STARC, HAZLEWOOD FOR PAKISTAN & BANGLADESH TOUR

INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE | KL RAHUL FIRST IN IPL TO 1,000+ RUNS FOR THREE FRANCHISES MATCH TODAY GUJARAT TITANS VS SUNRISERS HYDERABAD AT 7:30 PM S

Nitin Menon only Indian in ICC Elite Panel

Dubai, May 11: Nitin Menon remains the only Indian in the ICC Elite Panel of Umpires after the governing body on Monday named an unchanged team o

ENGLAND CRICKET MULLING TOUR OF NEPAL

London, May 11: The England cricket team might tour Nepal for a short white-ball series during the 2027-31 cycle, a media report has stated, sugg

Afghanistan explores a new commercial route via Central Asia

K N Pandita knp627@gmail.com In the ongoing Iran war, Russia, the Eurasian superpower, and China, the Asian superpower, have disapproved of Ameri

BARCELONAA SECURE LA LIGA TITLE WITH CLASICO WIN

Barcelona, May 11: Watched by its grieving coach, Barcelona won its second straight Spanish league title and 29th overall with a comfortable 2-0

Arsenal close in on first title in 22 years

London, May 11: Arsenal moved a significant step closer towards ending their long wait for the Premier League title after a dramatic 1-0 victory

Committee formed to probe Bdeshs withdrawl from T20 WC

Dhaka, May 11: A three-member inquiry committee has been constituted by Bangladesh to probe the reason behind the national cricket teams withdraw

Venezuela soon to become America's 51st state? Here's truth to Donald Trump's shocking remarks

Donald Trump has made similar comments about Canada. Rodrguez went on to say that Venezuelan and U.S. officials have been in touch and are workin

Mawlai, Lajong cruise into Mlaya State League last eight

By Our Reporter Shillong, May 11: All five of the big Shillong-based clubs reigning champions Mawlai SC, Shillong Lajong FC, Nongkseh SSCC, Nang

Mebanlamlynti hat-trick powers Meghalaya to big win

By Our Reporter Shillong, May 11: Meghalaya continued their impressive run in the U-20 Mens National Football Championship 2026 with a commanding

ONE-MONTH COUNTDOWN: FIFA WORLD CUP PREPARATIONS GATHER PACE

Mexico City, May 11: With one month remaining before the FIFA World Cup kicks off in Mexico City, organisers across the three host countries are

The ugliest animal on Earth may be humanity's best hope for living longer here's the science

Naked mole rats, known for their longevity and cancer resistance, possess high levels of a protective molecule called HMW-HA. Researchers success

DC Srinagar hands over ambulance to CMO under CSR initiative of IDBI Bank

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, MAY 11: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo on Monday handed over a fully equipped ambulance to th

U.S. Stock Market set to undergo big correction? Should S&P 500, Nasdaq investors worry? Experts reveal details

U.S. Stock Market: Investors in an S&P 500 index fund may think they are diversified, but this is mostly an illusion. As RBC Wealth Management an

Owen Cooper wins BAFTA TV supporting actor for Adolescence

Adolescence breakout star Owen Cooper has won the BAFTA TV Award for supporting actor, a win that completes an astonishing full set of major awar

From left, Actors Aasif Sheikh, Shilpa Shinde, director Paritosh Painter and comedian Ali Asgar

From left, Actors Aasif Sheikh, Shilpa Shinde, director Paritosh Painter and comedian Ali Asgar during the premiere of Painters play Tom And Jerr

Daniel Syiem honoured at Influencer Award 2026

By Our Reporter Meghalayas Daniel Syiem honoured at WhosNext2026 Influencer Awards East & Northeast Edition Celebrated Meghalaya fashion designe

Adele Lim promises royal-scale fun in Princess Diaries 3

The Princess Diaries 3 is moving ahead, with director Adele Lim confirming that development is progressing well and that the sequel will bring ba

Colombia Court Orders Full Disclosure About Epstein, Maxwell Visits

Former Colombian president Andres Pastrana, who governed from 1998 to 2002, is mentioned several times in files released by the US Justice Depart

Assams New Cabinet Minister Rameshwar Teli Commits to Serve All Communities

Guwahati, May 12: Former Union Minister and newly elected BJP MLA Rameshwar Teli expressed gratitude towards Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma o

Sopore Police Seizes 23 Drug Traffickers in Ongoing Anti-Drug Campaign

Sopore, May 12: The Sopore Police are actively engaged in a 100-day anti-drug campaign that began on April 11. This initiative aims to combat dru

Alexa Stonehouse Joins England ODI Team Against New Zealand Amid Injury Concerns for E.C. Wong

Northampton, May 12: Uncapped bowler Alexa Stonehouse has been called up to the England womens cricket team as a cover for the ongoing ODI series

Indian Peacekeepers in Lebanon Receive High Praise for Their Role

Beirut, May 12: The Indian Embassy in Lebanon has commended the Indian peacekeepers deployed in southern Lebanon for their exemplary service. The

As PM Modi appeals, govt & India Inc set to operate on a war footing

India's government is preparing to discuss ways to manage the impact of the West Asia war. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged citizens to sav

Humbled Mamta remembers I.N.D.I.A

Anil Anand a.anil.anand@gmail.com The stormy petrel of Indian politics! She truly fits into the bill of this adage. A fighter to the core who ref

Madhya Pradesh Government Supports PMs Appeal for Fuel Savings, Agriculture, and Travel

Bhopal, May 12: The Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Mohan Yadav, urged citizens on Monday to follow the suggestions made by Prime Minister Modi

Big win for BJP in State polls

Brij Bhardwaj newsagency12@gmail.com A new chapter has been written in the history of India with BJP winning elections in two states and one unio

Clashes in Afghanistan Leave Four Dead and 32 Injured

Kabul, May 12: Local media reported that clashes in Afghanistans northeastern Badakhshan province resulted in four fatalities and 32 injuries. Ac

Gaurav Gogoi Urges Assams New Government to Prioritize Public Welfare and Womens Safety

Guwahati, May 12: Gaurav Gogoi, the President of the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee, emphasized on Monday that the newly elected BJP-led govern

Rupee crashes 79 paise vs USD

Mumbai, May 11: The rupee tanked 79 paise to settle at its record low of 95.28 against the US dollar on Monday after US President Donald Trump re

Maharashtra: Sushma Andhare Appears Before Privileges Committee, Faces 22 Questions from Prasad Lad

Mumbai, May 12: Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sushma Andhare recently appeared before the Maharashtra Legislative Councils Privileges Committee. During

Markets fall over high crude oil prices, PM austerity appeal

Mumbai, May 11: Stock markets fell for the third day running on Monday, with the benchmark Sensex tumbling 1,313 points amid rising crude oil pri

Punjab Kings Set a Challenging Target of 211 Runs Against Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026

Dharamshala, May 11: Punjab Kings (PBKS) have set a formidable target of 211 runs for Delhi Capitals (DC) in the ongoing IPL 2026 during the 55th

No power in world can make India bow or succumb under pressure: PM

75 years of inauguration of restored Somnath temple Forces in country continue to prioritise appeasement politics SOMNATH (Gujarat), May 11: Prim

DC beat PBKS by three wickets, keep playoff hopes alive

DHARAMSHALA, May 11:David Miller and captain Axar Patel engineered a record run chase for Delhi Capitals with their counter attacking knocks as t

Omar meets Shah; discusses Statehood, Business Rules, Reservation Policy

Calls for accelerating development, welfare initiatives *Decision on Cabinet expansion at appropriate time Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, May

Bajaj group turns 100, PM lauds a century of nation-building efforts

MUMBAI, May 11: The diversified Bajaj group, having interests in auto and financial services, turned 100 years old on Monday. Prime Minister Nare

India now follows principle of women-led development: Birla

NEW DELHI, May 11: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday highlighted the increasing role of women in Indias democratic framework, saying they are

Jaishankar to inaugurate exhibition at UN HQ showcasing Indias contribution to mathematics

UNITED NATIONS, May 11 : External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will inaugurate a special exhibition at the UN headquarters on Monday that will s

Vinesh targets WFI after being denied competition entry

Gonda (Uttar Pradesh), May 11: A defiant Vinesh Phogats attempt to compete in the National Open Ranking tournament after replying to WFIs show-ca

Following Adh-Kunwari tragedy, PSC on Home Affairs reviews disaster preparedness at Bhawan

Chairman says terror contained, killings stopped *Historic development in J&K after Art 370 abrogation Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU May 11: The Parliamen

Pakistan summons Afghan diplomat over deadly KPK attack

ISLAMABAD, May 11: Pakistan on Monday summoned the Afghan Charge dAffaires and issued a strong demarche over a deadly attack carried out by the T

Srinagar acquires changed look due to ongoing development: Parl Committee

Fayaz Bukhari Srinagar, May 11: A Parliamentary Standing Committee on Housing and Urban Affairs today said Srinagar has acquired a changed look d

India has 60 days of crude, gas stocks; no shortage fears: Govt

NEW DELHI, May 11: The union government today sought to reassure citizens amid rising concerns over the escalating West Asia conflict, asserting

DYSS holds Inter-School sporting activities in Jammu, Udhampur

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU/UDHAMPUR, May 11: Inter School District Level Selection Trials cum Competitions in Wushu and Boxing for Unde

1557 tonnes per day: J&Ks garbage burden beyond processing capacity

No RDF conversion plants in UT yet *Scientific disposal still a distant goal in several ULBs Mohinder Verma JAMMU, May 11: The Union Territory of

Komal Kohar bags bronze to open Indias account

Gandhinagar, May 11: Komal Kohar opened hosts Indias medal count winning a bronze in the womens 48kg weight class at the Asian Weightlifting Cham

ECI set to roll out phase III of SIR in coming days to cover 22 States, UTs

The poll authority had held back the exercise due to Assembly elections in Kerala, Assam, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal held last month

Ahead of CWG and Asiad, SAI ramps up support for weightlifters

New Delhi, May 11: The Sports Authority of India (SAI) on Monday said close to Rs 1.95 crore is being spent on international exposure and long-du

Rajasthan High Court Questions State Government Over Delay in Local Elections

Jaipur, May 12: The Rajasthan High Court expressed strong dissatisfaction on Monday regarding the state governments failure to conduct panchayat

SAI lists BFI irregularities, suspends assessment camp

New Delhi, May 11: The Sports Authority of India (SAI) has suspended an assessment camp by the Boxing Federation of India in Patiala for irregula

EU To Invite Taliban Officials To Brussels For Migrant Return Talks

As part of a broader tightening of immigration policies, around 20 EU countries are exploring how to return migrants -- particularly those with c

BJP Condemns Attacks on Offices, Calls It a Shameful Act for Democracy

New Delhi, May 12: BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh has leveled serious allegations against the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) workers, stating

S&P 500, Nasdaq hit record highs and Dow Jones rises despite soaring oil prices and Trump warning Iran's ceasefire is 'on life support' - here's how US stock market performed on May 11

S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow Jones today: The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite, closed at record highs Monday, driven by continued investment in technology a

Historic Day for Assam as BJP Set to Form Government Again

Guwahati, May 12: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan described May 12 as a historic day for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) as Him

Strengthening Ties: Indian Minister Meets Costa Rican Counterpart in San Jose

San Jose, May 12: Indias Minister of State for External Affairs, Pabitra Margerita, met with Costa Ricas Minister of Science, Innovation, Technol

GHADC-o kam kagiparangni dormahako onchina Tura MDC didia

TURA: Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC)-o kam kagiparangna daalona kingkingan uamangni account-ona dormaharangko chipatkujaenga ine

Transport Deptt orders crackdown on illegal aggregator services including RAPIDO in J&K

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 11: The Transport Department of the Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered a crackdown on unauthorised aggre

SC stays J&K HC order directing compensation to descendants of landowner

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 11: The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice and stayed the operation of the judgment passed by the Division

Category certificate obtained after cut-off date is of no use for appointment: CAT

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 11: The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) bench Srinagar has ruled out to consider the category certifi

BJP emerges strongest force for its commitment to nationalism: Sat

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 11: J&K BJP president and Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha), Sat Sharma reviewed party activities to strength

Drug menace as dangerous as guns for society: Darakhshan

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 11: Asluk Aalav (The call for the Truth) public discourse series reached apple town Sopore today. The event

Prof Srinivas delivers inspiring session at AIIMS Jammu

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 11: AIIMS Jammu today hosted an inspiring and insightful interaction session on the theme, Transformation Jour

Assams New Cabinet Structure to be Finalized Tomorrow, Says Himanta Biswa Sarma

Guwahati, May 12: Himanta Biswa Sarma, designated Chief Minister of Assam, announced on Monday that the structure of the new cabinet will be fina

IIM Jammu hosts Yuva Sangam

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 11: The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu witnessed a magnificent confluence of cultures, aspirations

Sub-Saharan African States Gulf Wars Profound Impact

Prof Adam Burakowski The war involving the United States and Israel on one side and Iran on the other is having a profound impact on Sub-Saharan

MLA inaugurates lane, drain works in Shakti Nagar

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 11 : Continuing his commitment towards strengthening civic infrastructure in Jammu West constituency, MLA Arvi

Hyderabad Police Arrest 10 in Engineering Students Murder Linked to Love Affair

Hyderabad, May 12: Hyderabad police have arrested ten individuals in connection with the murder of a 21-year-old engineering student, which stemm

Indian Daughters Shine at Asian Boxing Championship Under-17

Tashkent, May 12: The Indian girls have continued to impress at the 2026 Asian Boxing Under-17 Championship. Held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, eight

AIADMK factions fight over legislature party leader post

Show us a single project not opposed by environmentalists, green lobby: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court refused to entertain a plea challenging the environmental clearance for Pipavav port expansion in Gujarat, questioning environm

Quote of the day by Tina Fey: 'Don't waste your energy trying to change opinions... Do your thing and don't care if they like it.' Life lessons on human nature, positivity and challenges by popular American writer and actor

Quote of the day by Tina Fey highlights a message about opinions, work, and self-focus. The quote encourages people to stop spending energy on ch

Major ED Action: Trinamool Leader Sujit Bose Arrested in Municipal Recruitment Scam

Kolkata, May 12: Sujit Bose, the former fire services minister of West Bengal and a leader of the Trinamool Congress, was arrested by Enforcement

UAE Has Been Secretly Carrying Out Attacks On Iran: Report

The United Arab Emirates has carried out military strikes on Iran, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the ma

China Unveils Official Logo for Shenzhou-23 Manned Space Mission

Beijing, May 12: Chinas Manned Space Engineering Office has officially released the logo for the Shenzhou-23 manned space mission. The logo featu

Dilip Ghosh Outlines Plans for Rural Development in West Bengal

Kolkata, May 12: After assuming his ministerial responsibilities in the West Bengal government, Dilip Ghosh arrived at his office in Mrittika Bha

PSU Employee Duped of 15 lakh in Cyber Fraud

The scam began in March with an automated call warning of SIM deactivation.

U.K. PM Starmer told by Interior Minister to consider departure

Interior Minister Shabana Mahmood was one of at least three Cabinet Ministers to suggest that the Prime Minister needs to consider his position

Pakistan Extends Cost-Cutting and Fuel-Saving Measures Until June 13

Islamabad, May 12: Amid ongoing tensions in West Asia, the federal government of Pakistan has decided to extend its cost-cutting and fuel-saving

To expedite bail hearing, high courts can dispense with notice: Supreme Court

'Advance Copy Of Petition To Be Given To Govts'

CPI Welcomes Tamil Nadu CM Vijays Engagement with Political Leaders

Chennai, May 12: The Communist Party of India (CPI) has expressed its support for Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijays decision to meet wit