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Ladakhi film Dutpa (The Knot) reaches grand finale of Zee Short Film Contest 2026

Excelsior Correspondent LEH, June 5: In a significant achievement for Ladakhs filmmaking community, Dutpa (The Knot), a short film based on the t

LG inaugurates DEOC, Yatra Control Room at DC Office Ganderbal

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, June 5: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday inaugurated District Emergency Operations Centre (DEOC) and S

U.S. military says it shot down Iranian drones launched toward Strait of Hormuz

It was the latest in back-and-forth attacks that have strained the tenuous ceasefire in the war and efforts to reach a deal to extend that truce.

ACTL Samba facilitates successful handling of first-ever SAIL steel rake

Excelsior Correspondent SAMBA, June 5: Associated Containers Terminal Limited (ACTL), Samba, has successfully handled the first-ever steel rake o

SBSSU introduces new industry-oriented programmes

Excelsior Correspondent FEROZPUR, June 5: Strengthening its commitment to providing quality, employment-oriented and future-focused higher educat

Quote of the Day by George Bernard Shaw: The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying... Learn the life-changing wisdom from the visionary thinker who believed the world's greatest breakthroughs come from those bold enough to challenge the status quo

Quote of the Day by George Bernard Shaw highlights a powerful truth about success, personal growth, leadership, innovation, and progress. In toda

Heritage Connectivity Projects

The proposed Vertical Lift and Circular Road Bridge projects were initially projected as a game-changing intervention that would permanently alte

The endless cycle of violence against women

Afreena Rahim afreenrahim00@gmail.com Every few months, another daughter is buried. Another mother cries herself to sleep. Another father stands

Delhis Fire Tragedy

The devastating fire that ripped through the Flourish Stay BNB in Malviya Nagar is a major tragedy. At least 21 people perished, scores more were

Coempt Eduteck Won CBSE Deal Despite Facing Legal Case

HYDERABAD, JUNE 5 Hyderabad-based edutech company Coempt Eduteck Private Limited was facing criminal cases in the Andhra Pradesh High Court CRLP

Economic challenges can be an opportunity for India

Brij Bhardwaj newsagency12@gmail.com The Indian economy will face challenges in days to come. These challenges have come about because of wars in

Teachers In Rush To Qualify TET Before October 2028

The TET notification was issued on Thursday. The last date for applications is July 5 and the test will be conducted from August first week till

CJPs NEET stir today, Youth Congress rejects overture

Newly formed online group Cockroach Janta Party sought coordination with the Indian Youth Congress for its upcoming NEET protest, but the overtur

India-UK FTA offers commercial impetus for co-creation: Chief Justice Surya Kant

LONDON, Jun 5: The India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is a historic moment for both nations that provides the commercial impetus for co-creation

People anger forced Cong to change Karnataka CM, party seeks to cash in by creating chaos: PM

SURAT, Jun 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said immense public anger forced the Congress to change its CM in Karnataka and accused the

PM Modi visits L&Ts Hazira facility in Gujarats Surat, reviews its projects

HAZIRA (Surat), Jun 5 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Larsen & Toubros Hazira facility in Gujarats Surat on Friday, where he reviewed the

Dr. Jitendra presides over Public Darbar at Malhori, reviews developmental issues

Excelsior Correspondent DODA, June 5: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, Dr. Jitendra Singh,

India lodges strong protest with Pakistan over polls for so called Gilgit-Baltistan assembly

NEW DELHI, Jun 5: India on Friday said it lodged a strong protest with Pakistan over Islamabads plans to hold general elections to the so called

India beat Pakistan by 5-3 in thrilling semi-final to enter U18 Mens Asia Cup final

KAKAMIGAHARA (JAPAN), June 5: The Indian hockey team showed incredible character to defeat arch-rivals Pakistan 5-3 in a high-voltage semi-final

JU Employees Cricket tourney concludes

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, June 5: The University of Jammu Employees Cricket (Men) Tournament 2026 concluded on a high note today. The

Two Indian peacekeepers honoured posthumously for sacrifice in line of duty on International Peacekeepers Day

UNITED NATIONS, Jun 5 : Two Indian peacekeepers were honoured posthumously by the United Nations for their ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty

India, US held positive negotiations for trade deal: MEA

NEW DELHI, Jun 5 : India on Friday said it and the US held positive and constructive conversations in finalising a bilateral trade agreement. In

LG inaugurates Yatri Bhawan at Mata Kheer Bhawani Temple

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, June 5: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today inaugurated Yatri Bhawan at Mata Kheer Bhawani Temple, Tulmu

Facing desertion by MPs, Mamata Banerjee clips Abhisheks wings

Vizag Economic Region Office Opened In VMRDA Complex

The opening of Visakhapatnam Economic Region office is a significant milestone in the starting of three economic regions announced by the NITI Aa

FIR filed against Khan Sir in coaching centre firing case

Dr Jitendra inaugurates countrys 7th Meteorological Centre at Jammu

It is a new chapter in history of IMD Avtar Bhat JAMMU, June 5: Union Minister in PMO with independent charge for Science & Technology and Earth

RBI announces raft of measures to attract foreign capital, support rupee

Repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent MUMBAI, June 5: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday kept its benchmark repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per

After missing clause from minutes row: MHA offers to release document on May 22 agreement

LAB too asked to draft paper, it starts process with legal team help Home Ministrys representative delivers message Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, June 5:

Smart borders will be introduced soon with new Security Grid: Shah

Concept to be implemented in 7-8 places as pilot project AGARTALA, June 5: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said the Governments smart bor

India lodges strong protest with Pak over G-B elections

NEW DELHI, June 5: India on Friday said it lodged a strong protest with Pakistan over Islamabads plans to hold general elections to the so called

Iran Has Launched Multiple Drones Towards Strait Of Hormuz: Report

Iran has launched multiple drones towards the Strait of Hormuz, CNN reported on Friday, citing a US official who also said at least four drones w

Putin offers Su-57 stealth jets to India

ST PETERSBURG, June 5: Russian President Vladimir Putin has offered New Delhi Russias fifth-generation stealth aircraft Sukhoi Su-57 and even sug

NC to attend INDIA blocs meeting on June 8

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, June 5: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Friday said his party will attend the meeting of the I

Afghan national among 6 held for arms, hawala links

CHANDIGARH, June 5: The Amritsar commissionerate has apprehended six persons including an Afghan national and two juveniles over suspected links

RKPAC seeks LGs intervention in restoration of temple property

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, June 5: An emergency meeting of all the wings of the Rainawari Kashmiri Pandit Action Committee (RKPAC), Jammu, wa

Oil India strikes natural gas in third Andaman offshore well

State-run Oil India Limited (OIL) has announced the discovery of natural gas in its third exploratory well, Vijayapuram-3, located off the Andama

US Court Strikes Down Trump Policies Targeting Immigrants From 39 Countries

A federal judge on Friday ruled that US President Donald Trump's administration had adopted a series of unlawful policies that have barred people

AI may double electricity use by 2030, deplete water level

Contrary to popular beliefs, artificial intelligence could double its electricity consumption by 2030 to about 3 per cent of the worlds power use

Great Nicobar Project isn't about defence: Rahul Gandhi

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi released a video of his Nicobar visit, calling the Great Nicobar Project a lie and alleging it benefits a businessman fo

Pragg in three-way battle for Norway Chess title heading into final round

Oslo, June 5: Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa has put himself firmly in contention for the Norway Chess title after a commanding classical vi

What happens when countries start to lose their sense of identity?

You need only glance at the headlines these days to know that the current state of international relations is dangerous. From Washingtons retreat

Its Antonellis F1 title to lose, says teammate Russell

Monaco, June 5: Its Kimi Antonellis Formula 1 title to lose, or so his Mercedes teammate George Russell says. At the Monaco Grand Prix this week,

Selection trials 4 to start today with Asiad places on line

Dehradun, June 5: Aiming to pick the Indian squad for the Asian Games, the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) will conduct selection tria

Nongkseh stun Langsning 2-1 to lift maiden MSL title

Shillong, June 5: Nongkseh SSCC concluded their sensational maiden campaign in the Meghalaya State League with victory in the final against Langs

No mass data leak: JEE (Advanced) authorities

JEE (Advanced) authorities have clarified that a cloud storage misconfiguration identified by an ethical hacker did not lead to any mass extracti

RTC To Run Special Buses To Yamuna Pushkaralu

Kakinada RTC depot manager M.U.V. Manohar said that the prices for the Star Liner at Rs 17,000 each and the Super Luxury Bus (2+2 seating, pushba

BJP cites GDP figures, says jokes on Rahul

Brazil chase sixth crown in competitive Group C

Mexico City, June 5: Five-time champions Brazil headline Group C of the 2026 FIFA World Cup as they chase a record-extending sixth title, while M

Nagelsmann looks to restore glory for Germany

Berlin, June 5: Four-time champions Germany will look to put the disappointments of the 2018 and 2022 World Cups behind them in Group E, where Ec

Blood test can predict lung cancer 5 years before diagnosis

Scientists found blood markers that can predict lung cancer more than five years in advance. This breakthrough could help detect the disease earl

Bangladesh border guards, BSF accuse each other of push-in attempts

Border Guard Bangladesh accused India's BSF of attempting to push over 70 individuals into Bangladesh near Lalmonirhat, Naogaon, and Chapainawabg

GT Express Windshield Damaged, ALP Injured In Prakasam

Senior assistant loco-pilot M. Jayaram sustained head injuries when the shattered glass struck him inside the locomotive cabin.

SC: Cant use OSA to deny accused access to documents relied on by prosecution

The Supreme Court has ruled that an accused's right to a fair trial includes access to prosecution documents, even if classified under the Offici

Todays Deep Thought by Western Philosopher Xenophanes: If horses or oxen or lions had hands horses would paint the... The ancient wisdom that reveals why we often mistake perspective for truth

Todays Deep Thought: Xenophanes timeless philosophy still challenges modern thinking. We see the world through personal experience, culture, and

OP Rajbhar Criticizes SP, Questions Silence on Party Involvement in Crimes

Ambedkarnagar, June 6: Om Prakash Rajbhar, the national president of the Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) and a minister in the Yogi governm

Capesize Bulk Carrier Berths At Vizag Port

This achievement marks a historic moment for VPA, as the port now possesses more than one Cape-compliant berth, further enhancing its capability

Spain thrash England 4-0, Germany qualify for Women's World Cup finals

England's hopes of securing a spot with a win in Mallorca were quickly snuffed out, with Patri Guijarro giving the Spaniards the lead in the 19th

China Releases 2025 Ecological Environment Bulletin on World Environment Day

Beijing, June 6: On the occasion of World Environment Day, Chinas Ministry of Ecology and Environment released the 2025 China Ecological Environm

Delhi Launches Campaign Against Illegal Parking to Ease Traffic Congestion

New Delhi, June 6: The Delhi Traffic Police and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) have initiated a joint campaign against illegal parking

Moderate quake hits Himachal districts; tremors felt in neighbouring States

The depth of the earthquake, which struck about 40 k.m. from Dharamsala near the Kangra- Chamba border at 10:04 pm, was 5 km, the meteorological

China Completes All 181 Indicators of National Human Rights Action Plan 2021-25

Beijing, June 6: On June 5, 2026, the China Human Rights Study Committee and the National Human Rights Education and Training Centers jointly rel

Allahabad Court Grants Bail To Rape, Murder Accused Over Lack Of Evidence

The Allahabad High Court has granted bail to an accused in a rape and murder case with a heavy heart and great pain due to the lack of scientific

Major Police Transfers in Madhya Pradesh: Eight IPS Officers Reassigned

Bhopal, June 6: A significant reshuffle has occurred within the Madhya Pradesh police department. On Friday, the state government transferred eig

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Could this new spirulina finally give vegans the vitamin B12 they have been waiting for? Scientists say this breakthrough may change plant-based nutrition forever

For years, vitamin B12 has remained one of the biggest challenges in vegan nutrition. Now, a breakthrough in active B12 spirulina could change th

BJP Leader Welcomes Kerala High Court Ruling on ED Investigation

Kochi, June 6: BJP leader Sean George welcomed the Kerala High Courts decision on Friday, which allows the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to invest

Dilip R Marak-ni Love at First Sight kitapko opraka

TURA: Garo Hills-o saksa kitap serakgipa Dilip R Marak-ni Love at First Sight ingipa kitapko Sukrobar salo, Achik Literature Society (ALS)-ni Sec

Kangana plants tree under Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam initiative

Actor-politician Kangana Ranaut planted a sapling in Bhubaneswar on World Environment Day as part of the Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam campaign. The BJP MP

Khet Bachao Abhiyan campaign-ko ongatanio, World Environment Day-ko maniani bak gita South Garo Hills KVK-ni official-rang, bolrangko geenga.

China-Laos Railway Transforms Laos, Says President Thongloun

Beijing, June 6: Thongloun Sisoulith, General Secretary of the Lao Peoples Revolutionary Party and President of Laos, stated in an interview with

CM Yogi Adityanath Emphasizes Development and Security in Balrampur

Balrampur, June 6: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath stated that development progresses when the public elects capable leaders. He war

WGH aro SGH-ni KVK-rang, Khet Bachao Abhiyan campaign-ko ongata

TURA: June 1 tarikoni 30 tarikona Khet Bachao Abhiyan campaign-ko ongatengani gimin Sukrobar salo, West Garo Hills aro South Garo Hills ajani Kri

SSC Supplementary Exams Begin Smoothly

The examinations were conducted smoothly and peacefully across the state, the department said. No incidents of question paper leakage, mass copyi

Quote of the day by Candace Bushnell: 'The key to life is your attitude. Whether you're single or married or have kids or...' - author of Sex and the City reveals secret to living a more fulfilling life and how to find joy beyond success and achievement

Quote of the day by Candace Bushnell: Candace Bushnell emphasizes that happiness stems from perspective, not external achievements. She advises e

Assam Government Increases Dearness Allowance for Employees

Guwahati, June 6: The Assam government has made a significant decision to increase the dearness allowance (DA) for state employees, providing the

Veer Ahluwalia Leads Indian Golfers in Switzerland, Finishes 28th

Lucerne, June 6: In the first round of the Swiss Challenge at Golf Semapach in Lucerne, Veer Ahluwalia emerged as the top Indian golfer, finishin

Fill the Classrooms, Fill the Minds

By Maitphang Syiem As you begin to read, imagine a Class 6 student named Bahduh. Every morning, he walks past a newly tarred road to reach school

Nepal Invites Indian Leaders: Positive Response from PM Modi and BJP President, Says Ravi Lamichhane

Kathmandu, June 6: Ravi Lamichhane, the president of Nepals ruling Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), announced on Friday that he extended an invita

Praggnanandhaa beats Keymer to win Norway Chess title

The 20-year-old player won four classical games on the trot to take the top spot after Sos chances of claiming the trophy ended after his game ag

Smart Border Project Is In Final Stage, Says Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday announced that the Centre is preparing to roll out Smart Border pilot projects across multiple internatio

Chinese Foreign Minister Engages in Talks with Myanmar Counterpart

Beijing, June 6: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held bilateral talks with Myanmars Foreign Minister Tin Maung Swe in the capital, Beijing, on F

Congress Expels 2 Over MLC Poll Withdrawal

Terming the conduct as serious indiscipline, the grand old party said they had acted against organisational interests and were expelled with imme

Excitement in Daman as PM Modi Launches Major Development Projects

Daman, June 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Daman on Friday, where he inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for 56 development pro

Quote of the Day by the greatest prose satirist Jonathan Swift: 'As love without esteem is capricious...'- Here's a powerful reminder by the Irish author famous for his masterpiece, Gulliver's Travels, that love needs both respect and affection

Jonathan Swift's timeless quote, 'As love without esteem is capricious and volatile; esteem without love is languid and cold,' highlights the ess

What? Could your Social Security benefits be cut by $500 a month in 2032? Here's which states face the biggest losses from trust fund insolvency

For millions of retirees, Social Security is more than a government benefit. It is a lifeline. New projections warn monthly checks could fall by

Dimple Yadav Questions Encounter Tactics in Ghazipur Incident

Mumbai, June 6: Dimple Yadav, a Member of Parliament from the Samajwadi Party, raised serious concerns regarding the recent encounter in Ghazipur

TMC Restructures Leadership: Mamata Banerjee Reaffirms Trust in Abhishek Banerjee

Kolkata, June 6: West Bengals former Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Mamata Banerjee has made significant changes to the party

Quote of the day by Seamus Heaney: 'Your temperament is what you write with, but it's also how you...' - inspiring lessons on temperament, character, self-awareness, creativity and how to handle lifes challenges by Nobel Prize-winning poet of Death of a Naturalist

Quote of the day by Seamus Heaney: Poet Seamus Heaney's words reveal a profound truth. Heaney states temperament is the tool for writing and for

China Enhances Legal Framework for Foreign Investment Protection

Beijing, June 6: The Chinese State Councils regulations concerning foreign investment will take effect on July 1. During a press conference held