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VVPAT Slips Found in West Bengal Ahead of Counting Day

Kolkata, May 4: Just hours before the counting of votes for 293 assembly seats in West Bengal, VVPAT slips were discovered near a petrol pump in

Extremely heartbreaking: President Murmu on loss of lives in Delhi building fire

NEW DELHI, May 3 : President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday said that the loss of lives in Delhi fire accident is extremely heartbreaking and offered d

Any US Interference In Hormuz Would Be Ceasefire Violation: Iran

A senior Iranian official warned on Monday that Tehran would consider any US attempt to interfere in the Strait of Hormuz a breach of the ceasefi

GT beat PBKS by four wickets

AHMEDABAD, May 3: Sai Sudharsans cool-headed 57 alongside the storm kicked up by pacers Mohammed Siraj, Jason Holder and Kagiso Rabada carried Gu

Ukrainian Drone Attack Claims Target Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plants Radiation Laboratory

Moscow, May 4: Reports indicate that on Sunday, the Ukrainian military launched a drone attack on the external radiation monitoring laboratory of

Arunachal CM lauds MIMC for promoting Buddhist values

Intl Conference on Himalayan Buddhism Excelsior Correspondent LEH, May 3: The Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, Pema Khandu lauded the role of

Digital Media Reshapes War Perception

Ashok Ogra ashokogra@gmail.com Today, a meme can travel faster than a missile-and sometimes leave a stronger impression. During the recent Iran-U

FICCI FLO launches art collaboration with Arzaani

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 3: FICCI FLO launched a year-long national collaboration with Arzaani under its visual arts initiative, beginn

50,000 appear in NEET in J&K amid strict security

Irfan Tramboo SRINAGAR, May 3: The National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET-UG) 2026 was held today across Jammu and Kashmir, w

Mahant Rohit Shastri calls on LG

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 3: Mahant Rohit Shastri, President, Shri Kailakh Jyotish and Vedic Sansthan Trust called on Lieutenant Gove

Khatana concludes two-day Mendhar visit, stresses timely resolution of public grievances

Excelsior Correspondent POONCH, May 3: Ghulam Ali Khatana, Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) concluded his two-day visit to the Mendhar Constitu

Election Commission Appoints 432 Counting Supervisors Ahead of West Bengal Vote Counting

Kolkata, May 4: The Election Commission has appointed a significant number of counting supervisors to ensure a smooth vote counting process for t

IPL 2026: Sai Sudharsans Stellar Batting Leads Titans to Victory Over Kings

Ahmedabad, May 4: In the 46th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, Gujarat Titans (GT) secured a thrilling 4-wicket victory against Pun

RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat Visits Gurudwara

MUMBAI, May 3: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat who was on a personal visit in neighbouring Navi Mumbai on Sunday, visite

FIR registered after judicial officers suicide in Safdarjung, family alleges harassment

NEW DELHI, May 3 : Police have registered a case following the death of a 30-year-old judicial officer, Aman Kumar Sharma, who died allegedly by

In Punjab, Haryana CM Saini urges OBC community to support BJP in assembly polls

CHANDIGARH, May 3: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini Sunday called upon the OBC community in Punjab to unite, saying that their collective

International Drug Syndicate Busted , DRI Arrest Two With Rs 7 Crore Narcotic

MUMBAI, May 3 : The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has busted an international drug smuggling syndicate and arrested two persons inclu

Tallest underwater human stack formed; Andaman sets two Guinness World Records in 2 days

SRI VIJYA PURAM, May 3: The Andaman and Nicobar Islands on Sunday created another Guinness World Record with the formation of the tallest human s

Woman director of IAS coaching institute held captive, robbed of Rs 1.89 cr in Bhopal; 6 held

BHOPAL, May 3: The Crime Branch in Madhya Pradesh capital Bhopal has arrested six persons for allegedly robbing an IAS coaching institute directo

Guide assaults tourists in Uttarakhands Pauri; police takes action

PAURI GARHWAL, May 3 : Uttarakhand Police rescued a 19-member Char Dham tourist group after they were allegedly harassed and physically assaulted

MUTA condemns bomb threat, blasts at Manipur University

IMPHAL, May 3 : The Manipur University Teachers Association (MUTA) on Sunday strongly condemned the recent bomb threat and twin bomb blasts repor

Controversy Erupts Over Milk Price Hike in Odisha, BJD Targets Government

Bhubaneswar, May 4: The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has criticized the state government for a 4 increase in milk prices announced by the Odisha State C

Hardik, Suryakumar in focus as Mumbai Indians take on Lucknow Super Giants in IPL

MUMBAI, May 3: Struggling former champions Mumbai Indians will hope their embattled stars Hardik Pandya and Suryakumar Yadav come good in a clash

30,000 Govt jobs filled through backdoor means: Mehbooba

Each ruling MLA allotted quota Suhail Bhat SRINAGAR May 3: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti today accused the ruling Natio

Mohsin Ali selected for Canoe Marathon World Cup

Excelsior Sports Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 3: Young paddler Mohsin Ali has been selected to represent India at the ICF Canoe Marathon World Cup

SKCC beats Dogra Veterans by 8 runs

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, May 3: In a thrilling T20 encounter at Kirpalpur Ground, Sher-e-Kashmir Cricket Club (SKCC), led by Surpree

2 NCB officials suspended over Jammu BSF cops custodial death

NEW DELHI, May 3: An investigation officer and an assistant director working under the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) have been suspended followi

J&K Gymnast Ruddrakash shines with silver medal in Thailand

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, May 3: Ruddrakash Khanna of Jammu Gymnastics Club has brought laurels to the country by winning a silver me

Civil Sectt reopens in Srinagar today as Darbar moves after 5 yrs

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 3: The Civil Secretariat will reopen in the summer capital Srinagar tomorrow as the administration shifts f

Poonch spiker Saqlain selected among 28 for National team

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, May 3: International spiker Saqlain Tariq from Poonch has been shortlisted among 28 players by the Volleyba

Punjab records revenue surge in April with double-digit growth in VAT

CHANDIGARH, May 3 : Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Sunday said the state has recorded a significant financial boost in April, dri

India-Jamaica ties characterised by continuity and change: Jaishankar

In an interview with The Jamaican Gleaner, Mr. Jaishankar also said that both countries must continue to work together to build a deeper and more

Senator Warnock Criticizes Supreme Court Ruling on Voting Rights as a Major Blow to Democracy

Washington, May 4: Democratic Senator Raphael Warnock has sharply criticized the recent Supreme Court ruling related to voting rights in the Unit

BJP Confident of Victory in Bengal, Gaurav Vallabh Claims End of Appeasement Politics

New Delhi, May 4: BJP leader Gaurav Vallabh expressed confidence in the partys victory in West Bengal while launching a sharp attack on the Trina

Election Countdown: BJP Ready for Results in West Bengal, Says Suvendu Adhikari

Kolkata, May 4: As the vote counting for the West Bengal Assembly elections approaches, political tensions are rising. Suvendu Adhikari, the lead

Assam Election Results to be Announced Amid Tight Security

Guwahati, May 4: The counting of votes for the Assam Legislative Assembly Elections 2026 will commence on Monday under strict security measures a

National Education Policy 2020 to Transform Odisha and India, Says Governor

Bhubaneswar, May 4: Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati stated on Sunday that the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 is a transformative refo

Trump Says US Will Guide Ships Safely Out Of Strait Of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump said Sunday that very positive discussions were under way with Iran on finding a solution to the crisis, but neverthele

TD Workers Suicide Threat Video Sparks Protest

Katta Manikanta of Singavaram village released a video on social media claiming he was unable to bear alleged harassment by Nidadavole police

Major Voting Trends Indicate Political Shifts in Four Key States

New Delhi, May 4: Approximately 250 million people in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, West Bengal, and Assam have cast their votes in the assembly elections.

Man United beats Liverpool 3-2; to be back in Champions League after two-year absence

A 3-2 win against Liverpool on Sunday confirmed Uniteds return to European club soccers top competition after a two-year absence

Senior Officers Gunman Goes Missing; Suspected Distress Over Alleged Harassment

His wife lodged a missing complaint with the Lake police

Dhamne ends runner up in Shymkent

Manas Dhamne put up a spirited fight before losing 6-7(8), 4-6 in a contest that lasted over two hours and hinged on fine margins

Oscar Bruzon to leave East Bengal at season end; cites lack of long-term planning

We have four matches remaining in the current ISL campaign. I will not be staying on after these four matches. May 31st will be my final day as t

West Bengal Election Counting to Be Transparent and Secure, Says Chief Electoral Officer

Kolkata, May 4: Ahead of the assembly election results in West Bengal, Chief Electoral Officer Manoj Kumar Agarwal provided detailed preparations

Major Reshuffle In Cyberabad: 65 SHOs Transferred To Boost Law And Order

The move signalled the beginning of broader changes expected across the state police system

Rahul Gandhi Faces Criticism from Acharya Pramod Krishnam

Rudrapur, May 4: Acharya Pramod Krishnam has launched a sharp attack on Rahul Gandhi, the leader of the opposition in the Lok Sabha. He stated th

BJP Demands Special Assembly Session for Nari Shakti Vandan in Jharkhand

Ranchi, May 4: The Leader of Opposition in the Jharkhand Assembly, Babulal Marandi, along with BJP state president Aditya Sahu, has written to Ch

SG Tushar Mehta takes swipe at bully judges in his book

Senior advocate Tushar Mehta's upcoming book criticizes some judges for exhibiting 'judicial bullying' due to excessive courtroom reverence. He a

Quote of the day by Taylor Swift: 'When you read a short story or you read something that takes your...' motivating lessons on reading and how it shapes our thinking, imagination and curiosity by Grammy-winning singer of Bad Blood and White Horse

Quote of the day by Taylor Swift: She emphasizes on the profound impact of reading, highlighting its ability to expand thoughts and foster imagin

Antonelli takes third win a row for Mercedes to stretch F1 lead in Miami

The youngest driver ever to lead the championship, at 19 years old, Kimi Antonelli also became the first to take his first three career wins from

Three die on Atlantic cruise ship from suspected hantavirus: WHO

The outbreak occurred on the MV Hondius, travelling from Ushuaia in Argentina to Cape Verde

Tragic Incident in Delhi: Two-Year-Old Girl Dies After Falling into Open Drain

New Delhi, May 4: A tragic incident occurred in Outer North Delhi on Sunday when a two-year-old girl fell into an open drain in the Mukundpur are

3 Die On Atlantic Cruise Ship From Suspected Hantavirus: WHO

Three people have died on a cruise ship in the Atlantic, the WHO said Sunday, one a confirmed case of hantavirus -- an illness usually transmitte

India-Cambodia Joint Military Exercise Sinbax-II 2026 Kicks Off

New Delhi, May 4: The Ministry of Defense announced on Sunday that the second edition of the joint military exercise, Sinbax-II 2026, between Ind

Dalit women workers raise voice against exploitation, bribery

We were supposed to celebrate: kin recount loss in Shahdara fire

Friends, relatives mourn deaths, including that of a toddler who was to attend a birthday celebration; electronic locks shut down on third floor,

AAP stages stir in Delhi over Bihar youths murder

IPL 2026: MI meets LSG in a do-or-die encounter

Despite boasting some of the biggest names in Indian cricket, MI has struggled across departments

Received no information on FIRs: Sandeep Pathak

Storms, Gusty Winds Hit Nellore; Power Outages Reported

Several areas were plunged into darkness as trees were uprooted and electric cables snapped in a few places.

Pranahita Revival Tops Cabinet Meet Agenda

Tummidihatti, Rs.6K Cr dues up for discussion

India Reiterates Stance on Lipulekh Route, Emphasizes Dialogue for Border Issues

New Delhi, May 4: Following comments from Nepals Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Indian Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal clarified Indias posit

Quote of the day by Whitney Wolfe Herd: 'If you truly want to find a meaningful relationship, you've got to find yourself first and learn to be...' - inspiring advice on self-love, redefining modern relationships and self-discovery by Bumble founder and CEO

Quote of the day by Whitney Wolfe Herd: The Bumble CEO emphasizes that meaningful relationships stem from self-understanding and confidence, urgi

Betting Markets Back BJP in Bengal, DMK in Tamil Nadu

Phalodis influential bookies and offshore platforms drawing heavy bets from Hyderabad were pricing West Bengal as the closest fight among the f

Hyderabad Metro Rail Takeover Clears Path for Expansion

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has directed HMR officials to visit Delhi next week to meet officials of the Union urban affairs ministry and sub

Completion of 33 Crest Gates at Tungabhadra Dam Nears, Inauguration Set for May 15: D.K. Shivakumar

Bengaluru, May 4: Karnatakas Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Irrigation, D.K. Shivakumar, announced on Sunday that the replacement of 33 cr

Fifty years ago | Big haul from pawnbrokers banker

A hundred years ago | Ootacamund horse show

70-Year-Old Arrested for Rape and Murder of Minor Granddaughter in Tripura

Agartala, May 4: A 70-year-old man has been arrested in Tripura for allegedly raping and murdering his minor granddaughter. Authorities reported

A countdown to International Day of Yoga

By encouraging mindfulness and emotional regulation, Yoga equips individuals with the ability to manage stress and respond thoughtfully

Filmmaker Vinod Rajendra Releases Cinema Consciousness

Moving away from conventional narratives centred on fame and commercial success, the book explores cinema as a lived experience that shapes perce

National Education Policy 2020: A Catalyst for Odishas Development Goals

Bhubaneswar, May 4: Odishas Governor, Hari Babu Kambhampati, stated on Sunday that the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 is a transformative r

VMRDA Unveils Rs.2.5 Crore Trishul Project at Kailasagiri

VMRDA officials said the trident is expected to emerge as a major tourist draw and a prominent cultural symbol for the city.

Delhi plans fixed timeline for traffic challans

Passenger Held After Opening Emergency Exit on Taxiing Flight at Chennai Airport

Officials said the passenger is being questioned and his mental condition is under assessment.

Ukrainian drones hit Russia's Primorsk port, oil tankers and military ships

Alexander Drozdenko, governor of the northwest region which hosts the port, said more than 60 drones were downed overnight. He said the fire at P

Naidus industrial push for Andhra Pradesh

The Chief Ministers ambitious drive for investments has given rise to concerns

Electoral debuts in Tamil Nadus past Assembly elections tell a mixed story of breakthroughs, missed chances

With the high profile debut of actor-politician C. Joseph Vijays Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam in the latest polls, expectations are high about whethe

NEET-UG 2026 Held Smoothly; Students Find Paper Easier, Physics Tough

Students in Hyderabad found the paper easier compared to last year, though opinions varied across sections.

BC communities hopeful of political reservations in local body elections

BC Dedicated Commission Chairman Rajiv Ranjan Mishra, who has been appointed to ensure political reservations for all communities in accordance t

BJP Demands Special Session in Jharkhand Assembly for Nari Shakti Vandan Act

Ranchi, May 4: In a significant move, Babulal Marandi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Jharkhand Assembly, along with BJP state president Adi

India rejects Nepals objection to Kailash Manasarovar Yatra via Lipulekh Pass

India remains open to a constructive interaction with Nepal on all issues in the bilateral relationship, including on boundary issues through dia

High cost of five kg FTL cylinders keeps new consumers away

Consumers say a new five kg FTL connection costs 1,760, which is very high, and the cylinder will not last for 41 days unlike the regular cylinde

Beijing tells China companies to ignore US sanctions on refiners

China's commerce ministry said the sanctions unlawfully restrict normal trade with third countries and violate international norms. In a rare mov

BJP Blitz vs Mamata Banerjee's Canny Politics: Bengal Results Today

The BJP's battle for Bengal, which had a quiet beginning in 2016, has accelerated over the years. From 3 seats and 10 per cent vote share in 2016

Ahead of counting of votes, officials inspect three centres in city

Ophthalmology experts convene for one-day conference

70-Year-Old Man Arrested for Alleged Rape and Murder of Minor Granddaughter in Tripura

Agartala, May 4: Authorities reported on Sunday that a 70-year-old man has been arrested in Tripura for allegedly raping and murdering his minor

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