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Hormuz appears set for reopening as US, Iran announce lifting blockades

The Strait of Hormuz appeared set to reopen after the US and Iran announced steps to lift blockades on the crucial global shipping route. US Pres

BJP Leaders Aide Shot Dead in West Bengal

Kolkata, May 7: A shocking incident has emerged from the Madhyagram area of North 24 Parganas district in West Bengal, where Chandranath Rath, th

Conquering Zojila Barrier

For most of the world, distance has become an abstraction. Motorways, high-speed rail, and modern logistics have compressed geography into irrele

Secretary, PWD Ladakh Reviews Progress of Leh and Kargil Bhawans in New Delhi

Excelsior correspondent NEW DELHI, May 06 : Baseer Ul Haq Choudhary, Secretary, Public Works Department (PWD), Union Territory of Ladakh, conduct

Rising Temperatures in Jammu: Ignored Climate Warning?

Sonia Kashyap soniakashyap928@gmail.com The mercury is rising and so is the alarm. Jammu, the winter capital of Jammu & Kashmir, is sweltering un

Around 10,000 devotees pay homage on 5th day of sacred exposition of holy relics of Tathagata

Excelsior Correspondent LEH, May 6 : Around 10,000 devotees visited Jivetsal on Thursday as the fifth day of the Buddha relics veneration brought

Dr Darakhshan inaugurates beautification project at Sarbal

*Lays foundation for works at Aishmuqam Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 6: The Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board Chairperson, Dr Syed Darakhshan

Sakeena reviews recruitment process of various departments, SKIMS

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 6: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo today chaired a hi

Gaurav meets Tarun Chugh, discusses key political issues

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 6: J&K BJP spokesperson and convenor, International Affairs, Gaurav Gupta today called on National general sec

Cabinet expansion delay exposes rift: Purnima

NC on ventilator Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 6,: BJP spokesperson J&K and former Deputy Mayor, Purnima Sharma launched a scathing attack o

NDA Government in Assam Set to Take Oath on May 12 for Third Consecutive Term

Guwahati, May 7: The National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), is poised to take oath on May 12 in Assam. This

Sethi reviews development initiatives in Ambphalla, Bajalta Mandals

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 6: Senior BJP leader and MLA Jammu East, Yudhvir Sethi, on Wednesday chaired separate organizational meetings

Parmish Verma Praises Sonal Chauhan: Her Presence Eases Tension and Overthinking

Mumbai, May 7: Popular Punjabi actor and singer Parmish Verma is currently in the spotlight for his upcoming film Shera. In this project, he star

India and Vietnam Strengthen Economic Ties in Key Meeting

New Delhi, May 7: A significant meeting took place on Wednesday in the national capital, aimed at enhancing economic and strategic cooperation be

'Lutnick misled Americans': Democrats drop BOMBSHELL on Commerce Secretary's Epstein testimony

India Exits Early from ITTF World Table Tennis Championship Round of 32

London, May 7: Indias journey in the ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championship 2026 ended disappointingly. Both the mens and womens teams faced d

FIR Demanded Against Actor Vijay in Madras High Court Over Tax Irregularities

Chennai, May 7: A writ petition has been filed in the Madras High Court demanding the registration of an FIR against actor Vijay, who is also the

Vietnam President Honored at Rashtrapati Bhavan, Strengthening India-Vietnam Relations

New Delhi, May 7: A banquet was hosted by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan in honor of Vietnams President, To Lam. Vice President C

Naga Chaitanya Celebrates 15 Years of 100 Percent Love with Fond Memories

Mumbai, May 7: South Indian cinemas beloved actor Naga Chaitanya recently marked the 15th anniversary of his Telugu romantic comedy film, 100 Per

Maharashtras Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar Resigns from Rajya Sabha

New Delhi, May 7: Maharashtras Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar has resigned from her Rajya Sabha seat. According to the Parliament bulletin,

India Forgives Nothing: Air Force Posts Video On 1 Year Of Op Sindoor

Operation Sindoor Anniversary: At 1.05 am on Thursday, the IAF in a post on X shared a video with incredibly sharp footage of some moments from O

Bengal bloodshed: Suvendus PA killed in car near Kolkata

Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav Pledges Support for Farmers Amid Wheat Procurement

Bhopal, May 7: The Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Mohan Yadav, has assured that the government will purchase every grain from farmers and will

SRH Sets Massive Target of 236 Runs Against PBKS in IPL 2026

Hyderabad, May 7: In the 49th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) has set a daunting target of 236 runs for

West Bengal: Security pared back in Mamata Banerjees Kalighat

Ishan Khatter to Star in Comedy Film Jugaadu

Mumbai, May 7: Actor Ishan Khatter is set to appear in his first comedy-drama film Jugaadu following the global success of his previous film Home

EC foiled 68L cyber hits on counting day

Punjabs Law and Order Deteriorates Under Bhagwant Manns Government: Rajiv Ranjan

Patna, May 7: Rajiv Ranjan, the national spokesperson for the Janata Dal United (JDU), expressed his views on recent bombings in Punjab, the poli

One Year of Operation Sindoor: India Dismantles Nine Terrorist Camps in a Strategic Move

New Delhi, May 7: One year ago, India launched Operation Sindoor to eliminate terrorist bases in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. This mil

Tejashwi Yadav Criticizes Bihars Leadership Changes Ahead of Cabinet Expansion

Patna, May 6: Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary is set to expand his cabinet on Thursday. In a pointed remark, Tejashwi Yadav, the National E

Suvendu Adhikari calls killing of aide Chandranath Rath 'pre-planned murder'; appeals not to take law into own hands

NIA chargesheets Hyderabad doctor, two others in ISIS-linked bioterror conspiracy

'Minnesota fraudsters got rich': JD Vance TORCHES fraud scheme targeting welfare funds

Bulldozer Action Against Criminals Planned in West Bengal, Says BJP Leader Nishith Pramanik

Kolkata, May 7: BJP leader Nishith Pramanik and MP Khagen Murmu have responded to issues of infiltration and the leadership of the TMC. They also

The Untold Story of Prem Dhawan: How Manoj Kumar Changed His Destiny

Mumbai, May 7: Renowned lyricist Prem Dhawans songs continue to inspire passion among audiences. He passed away on May 7, 2001, but tracks like A

Congresss Proposed Roadblock in Madhya Pradesh Criticized as Anti-Public by BJP Leader

Mumbai, May 7: The proposed roadblock by the Congress party on the Mumbai-Agra National Highway, aimed at addressing the issues faced by farmers

Bihar Cabinet Approves 20 Key Proposals Ahead of Expansion

Patna, May 7: Under the leadership of Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary, a meeting of the Bihar Cabinet took place at the main secretariat on Wedne

Navjot Kaur Sidhu Criticizes Punjab Government Over Recent Bombings

Amritsar, May 7: Navjot Kaur Sidhu, founder of the Bharatiya Rashtravadi Party (BRP), has sharply criticized the Punjab government following the

Rubio to visit India for bilateral talks; Quad Foreign Ministers meeting May-end

Rubio will hold talks with Jaishankar and Ajit Doval, and call on Prime Minister Modi, in discussions that are expected to set the course for Ind

India's disappointing campaign at World TT ends with women's round of 32 loss to U.S.

Manika Batra was the only one who made an impact in the rubber, winning her singles against Reyes Jessica 11-2, 11-8, 8-11, 11-4

Tamil Nadu results: AIADMK shuts door on TVK over prolonged silence

Emotional Moment for Actor Kunal Thakur as Father Watches Him Perform for the First Time

Mumbai, May 7: Every artist dreams of shining in the world of acting and receiving applause. However, some moments surpass all measures of succes

India Gains Air Superiority in Operation Sindoor, Debunks Pakistans Claims: Warfare Expert

Washington, May 7: Indias Operation Sindoor commenced following the tragic terrorist attack on April 22, 2025, in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, wh

India to Host First International Big Cat Alliance Summit on June 1-2, 2026

New Delhi, May 6: Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, launched the website and logo for the inaugural Int

Understanding inequality in Indias growth story

Low inequality conceals more than it reveals

Chennaiyin FC Falls to Punjab FC in Last-Minute Own Goal

Chennai, May 7: In a thrilling encounter in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2026, Punjab FC secured a narrow 1-0 victory against Chennaiyin FC on W

Weather Forecast and Prayer Timings for Thursday May 7, 2026

Maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to be around 38C and 27C respectively.

DMK Leader TR Balu Criticizes Congress for Opportunism in Tamil Nadu Politics

Chennai, May 7: In a significant political development in Tamil Nadu, the Congress party announced its formal support for actor-politician Vijays

Maharashtra Revamps Land Records for Urban Areas with New Property Card System

Mumbai, May 7: Maharashtras Revenue Minister, Chandrashekhar Bawankule, announced on Wednesday that land records in villages incorporated into mu

Fixing structural deficits in Indias health system

There needs to be greater alignment between medical education and public service

Cops Claim Fatal Fall Of Woman From First Floor Of Krosuru Police Station

According to the Krosuru police, constable Venkateswara Reddy and the deceased P. Renuka, 39, had a live-in relationship

Cost of success: On the BJPs victory in Assam

The BJPs path to victory in Assam undermined the health of Indias polity

Tamil Nadu verdict: Let Vijay form government, will watch, wont disturb for 6 months, says MK Stalin

A hundred years ago | Plagues heavy toll in the Punjab

Bihars Solar Loan Fair Promises Free Electricity and Lower Bills

Patna, May 7: A solar loan fair was held on Wednesday at the Electric Division office in Bihar Sharif, Nalanda district, to connect and inform re

BJPs Rise in West Bengal: Arjun Singh and Hiran Chatterjee Call for Action

North 24 Parganas, May 7: Arjun Singh, a BJP leader and MLA from Naupada, responded to reports of post-election violence in Bhatarpara, demanding

SRH Claims Top Spot in IPL 2026 After Defeating PBKS by 33 Runs

Hyderabad, May 7: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) has ascended to the top of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 points table. The team secured a 33-r

Quote of the Day by David Attenborough: 'Cherish the natural world, because'Inspiring quotes by the world-renowned naturalist and broadcaster who's turning 100 soon

Quote of the Day: David Attenborough's enduring message emphasizes our intrinsic connection to the natural world, urging us to cherish it because

Back in the saddle: On the Congress-led UDFs win in the Kerala Assembly polls

Congress leaders in Kerala should rise above personal ambitions

Jewish proverb of the day: Who is wise? One who learns from every man Life lessons on wisdom, self-control, contentment and respect

This Jewish proverb by Ben Zoma explains the true meaning of wisdom, strength, wealth, and honor. It says real success is not about money or powe

Tamil Nadu results: TVK+ 5 short, Vijays oath-taking delayed as he struggles to show government majority

516 Cases Booked In Anti-Encroachment Drive

The drive was conducted in the Malkajgiri and Trimulgherry traffic divisions to ensure smooth pedestrian movement and prevent traffic congestion

Gukesh sends out a massive message by beating Sindarov

Gukesh was in full swing as he matched Sindarov move for move in a rapid encounter that was the first of the clash before the Uzbek meets the Ind

A new roadmap for independent cinema

For Indian filmmakers, especially those outside the mainstream industry, the Oscars are no longer a distant, opaque institution mediated by natio

Human Rights Organization Raises Alarm Over Rising Kill and Dump Incidents in Balochistan

Quetta, May 7: A prominent human rights organization has expressed deep concern over the increasing atrocities against Baloch citizens by Pakista

Punjab Bombings Indicate External Conspiracy, Says Defense Expert Anil Gaur

Jammu, May 7: Retired Captain Anil Gaur, a defense expert, has shared his insights regarding the recent twin bombings in Punjab and the ensuing p

Major Action Against Terror Financing in Jammu and Kashmir: Property of LeT Operative Attached

Srinagar, May 7: In a significant crackdown on the narco-terror network, the State Investigation Agency (SIA) of Jammu and Kashmir has attached t

Telangana Job Mela 2026: Massive Employment Drive Announced For Hyderabad And Rangareddy

The Rangareddy job mela will be held on May 11 from 9 am at the Saroornagar Indoor Stadium, near LB Nagar.

Iran Reviews 1-page US Memo to End War

A Pakistani source and another source briefed on the mediation confirmed information initially reported by the US media outlet Axios about a prop

Delhi tops metros in crimes by juveniles: NCRB data

The national capital reported the highest number of such crimes, far ahead of other metropolitan cities such as Chennai (466), Bengaluru (386), H

Maharashtra Opposition Parties Support Mamatas Decision Not To Resign

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut supported Mamata Banerjees decision not to quit after her defeat in the assembly polls, calling it a part of h

CSKs Hosein decodes his powerplay success formula

Hoseins inclusion in the playing eleven after not being picked in the initial phase of the tournament has allowed CSK to win more games

Parents Launch No Fee Regulation, No Vote Campaign

A parent associated with a private school chain alleged that his child faced humiliation after he questioned fee hikes.

Remembering Vanraj Bhatia: The Maestro of Indian Art Cinema

Mumbai, May 7: Vanraj Bhatia, a celebrated composer in Indian parallel cinema, left an indelible mark on the industry. Although he is no longer w

Hes batting on different level: Finch praises Samson for unbeaten 87 in CSK's win over DC

This is what youre traded for and the superstar that youve been crying out for. So, the fact that hes batting on a different level is great to se

Manipur Leaders Praise Security Forces for Restoring Peace

Imphal, May 7: The Governor of Manipur, Ajay Kumar Bhalla, emphasized that true strength lies in the wise and restrained use of force. He noted t

Randeep Hooda Excited for Action-Packed Inspector Avinash Season 2 Journey

Mumbai, May 7: Actor Randeep Hooda is thrilled about the upcoming web series Inspector Avinash Season 2. He will reprise his role as Inspector Av

Garmi se jung: Delhi CM flags off 13 heat relief vans, unveils new Heat Action Plan

We would want Kuldeep to be better than this: DC head coach Badani

Kuldeeps overall IPL economy rate has hovered around eight, but this season it has crossed the 10-run mark while the wickets too have dried up, w

'Melania turned into melody': Trump SHARES hilarious story about autocorrect & the First Lady

In topsy-turvy Haryana politics, Sonipat latest amphitheatre for BJP-Cong. fight

Stainless Steel Frame Mirrors To Deter People From Urinating In Public Spaces In Mysuru

Plan was discussed with officials and thought of introducing stainless steel mirrors which are unbreakable, told Mysuru City Corporation Commissi

In a first, worlds smallest wild cat snapped with kitten in Faridabad; confirms breeding outside protected areas, say researchers

The adult and its dependent young were spotted during routine field surveys by a team of researchers monitoring mammalian diversity

TVKs victory in Tamil Nadu polls: The rise of an apolitical polity

TVKs victory points to the importance of alternative modes of outreach

T.N. Governor asks TVK chief Vijay to produce proof of support of majority MLAs; Congress says yes but AIADMK no

The TVK has emerged as the single largest party in Tamil Nadu Assembly, winning 108 seats in the 234-member House; DMKs allies CPI(M), CPI, and V

Google Chrome AI model: Is a 4GB file being downloaded without your permission? New report raises questions

Google Chrome AI model: A report by security researcher Alexander Hanff has raised concerns that Google Chrome may be downloading a 4GB AI model

Ahmedabad Launches HPV Vaccination Drive on May 7

Ahmedabad, May 7: The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) is set to conduct a significant vaccination campaign across the city today. This init

Historic Cabinet Expansion in Bihar with Prime Minister Modis Presence

Patna, May 7: Bihar is set to witness a significant cabinet expansion on Thursday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP National President Nitin Nab

CPI Opposes Pinarayi Vijayans Appointment as Leader of Kerala Opposition

Thiruvananthapuram, May 7: The Communist Party of India (CPI) has openly opposed the appointment of former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan as the

Commercial Tax Staff Extend Support to Ahmad Babu

The employees delegation told the Chief Secretary that Ahmad Babu, after assuming charge of the department, effected promotions for employees in