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Commercial LPG 19 kg cylinders prices increased sharply in Telangana, no change in domestic LPG cost

In Hyderabad, the refills becomes dearer by nearly 1,000 to 3,315 each effective May 1

Aviation fuel prices for domestic carriers kept unchanged, commercial LPG prices hiked

The price of commercial LPG has been revised by 993, which represents less than 1% of the overall consumption

Assembly elections 2026 LIVE: Drama over EVM tampering claim at Kolkata counting centre as TMC stages sit-in; EC dismisses charge

The Calcutta HC has dismissed a plea challenging the Election Commissions directive to deploy central government and PSU employees for vote count

India stays on USTR priority watch list on IPR

India maintains high customs duties directed to IP-intensive products such as information and communications technology (ICT) products, solar ene

Labour Day 2026 theme: Why it is celebrated on May 1, what the day means, and wishes to share

May 1 marks Labour Day, honouring workers' vital role in economies and societies. The day highlights rights, dignity, and fair treatment. Discuss

Maharashtra HSC Result 2026 Date and Time confirmed: How to download scorecards from mahresult.nic.in, DigiLocker and other details

MSBSHSE HSC Results 2026 Date Time: Maharashtra HSC results will be declared tomorrow, May 2, 2026, at 1 PM by the MSBSHSE. Students can check th

Justice Department releases footage of Trump shooting suspect

The nearly six-minute video features several clips of a man walking back and forth down a corridor, and through a fitness centre

Buddha Purnima Status: 50+ wishes, quotes, messages for WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook status

Buddha Purnima Wishes for Status: Buddha Purnima, a sacred day celebrating Gautama Buddha's birth, enlightenment, and nirvana, inspires peace and

Harvey Weinstein Rape Accuser Wrote a Note to Herself; It Ended Up in Evidence

Court wrapped up for the day, about 45 minutes earlier than planned. Mann is due back Friday for a fifth day.

Trump Threatens He will Cut Troops in Germany

Trump's threats came after German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said this week that the U.S. was being humiliated by Tehran in negotiations to end

U.S. official says Iran war truce terminated hostilities for war powers deadline

There has been no exchange of fire between the U.S. armed forces and Iran since a fragile ceasefire began more than three weeks ago

Like Crossing Into Orbit: Shubhanshu Shukla Shares Surreal Experience Inside NASA Elevator

In his post, Shukla also shared a broader message about finding inspiration in small details.

Man Visited Odisha Bank With Sister's Skeleton After He Was Told 'No' 4 Times

CCTV footage shows that Jitu Munda met the bank manager twice and other officials, seeking to withdraw money, before he brought his sister's body

60-Day Deadline Hours Away, Team Trump Denies Being At War With Iran

US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth also told lawmakers that he believes the ceasefire with Iran pauses a 60-day clock on congressional authoris

Odisha 10th Result 2026 Date Confirmed: Matric Results Releasing Tomorrow At 4 PM

Odisha 10th Result 2026: BSE, Odisha will declare the Odisha 10th Result 2026 on May 2, 2026, at 4 PM. Students can check their marks online from

Prosecutors Release Video of Armed Man Storming Correspondents Dinner

Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. attorney for Washington, posted the video on social media amid questions over whose bullet struck a Secret Service office

Breaking News Live Updates: Devotees gather at Har Ki Pauri for holy dip in Ganga on Buddha Purnima

Hema Malini Says I Miss Him a Lot: Remembers Dharmendra

A special section of the exhibition features two tribute walls dedicated to Dharmendra and Asha Bhosle.

What is the significance of Labour Day or May Day? | Explained

Understanding the history of Labour Day and why it is celebrated worldwide?

US Releases Video Of Trump Event Shooter Amid 'Friendly Fire' Claims

Jeanine Pirro, the US attorney for Washington, posted the video amid questions over whose bullet struck a Secret Service officer as the shooter r

Stabbing at Washington state high school injures 6, including suspect

US school stabbing: Foss High School in Tacoma was the scene of a violent incident. Authorities rushed to the campus after receiving reports of a

Weather Today: IMD issues rain alert for Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan; Delhi gets relief from heatwave. Check full forecast

Weather Update: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts widespread rainfall, thunderstorms, and gusty winds across several states fro

West Bengal weather: Rain in State bring respite from heat; more showers predicted

Due to favourable wind pattern and strong moisture incursion from the Bay of Bengal, thunderstorms are very likely to occur over most districts o

Mamata Banerjee's Visit To Strongroom, Trinamool's Protest: Late-Night EVM Drama In Bengal

With just two days left for counting in the high-stakes Assembly elections, the Trinamool alleged that the ballot boxes were opened without the p

Ceasefire loophole? Pete Hegseth says Iran war clock may pause, no immediate Congress approval needed

US officials state new congressional approval is not required for military actions against Iran. They argue a current ceasefire pauses a legal de

The siege of KBR National Park: Concrete closing in on Hyderabads green heart

KBR National Park is at the centre of fresh public outrage, this time over the flyovers and underpasses rising around it under the Hyderabad City

New Corporations, same old problems

It has been eight months since the five corporations came into being in Bengaluru, in place of one large civic body. The number of wards have alm

'Not hit by friendly fire...': Trump clarifies secret service agent shot during WH dinner incident

Israel-Iran war LIVE: Trump administration says its war in Iran has been terminated before 60-day deadline

President Donald Trump said on Thursday he may pull U.S. troops from Italy and Spain due to their opposition to the Iran war, a day after proposi

Britney Spears Formally Charged With DUI in California

Spears is scheduled to be arraigned on Monday in a courtroom in Ventura County, which borders Los Angeles County.

Tehran Will Secure Persian Gulf, Says Ghalibaf

Ghalibaf referred to historical events, stating that Iranian forces expelled European colonisers from the Persian Gulf in 1622 after more than a

Trump says hes lifting certain tariffs on Scotch whisky after royal visit

Trump has used alcohol as a pressure point in his tariff threats.

Iran war live updates: Iran war deadline approaches with no end in sight for conflict

New Chapter Unfolding in Gulf, Hormuz, Says Irans Supreme Leader

Ayatollah Mojtaba stated that the Iranian nation had made major sacrifices over centuries to preserve regional independence and resist foreign do

Excise Duty On Diesel Exports Cut To Rs 23/Ltr, ATF Exports To Rs 33/Ltr

New Delhi, May 1: The government has cut the windfall gains tax on the export of diesel to Rs 23 per litre and aviation turbine fuel to Rs 33/lit

No Change In ATF Price For Domestic Airlines; Petrol, Diesel, LPG Rates Steady

New Delhi, May 1: Aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices for domestic airlines remained unchanged on Friday as state-owned oil companies decided to a

Trump Says Only Couple of People Know Real Status of Iran Talks

The president also criticised repeated congressional efforts to limit his authority to conduct military operations against Iran

This Maharashtra Day, a tribal hamlet affected by Maoism has road, electric borewell for the first time since independence

Binagunda is so remote that there is no State Transport Bus connectivity there as yet

Why is Mumbai so hazardous for commuters?

Human life cannot be so cheap that this is dismissed as yet another unfortunate, under-construction accident

Florida man executed for the killing of his brother's teenage stepdaughter nearly 50 years ago

A total of 47 people were executed in the U.S. in 2025, with Florida leading the way

No CCTV Switched Off; Counting Will Be Transparent in Bengal: Agarwal

There will be no law and order situation. These things happen. The law and order situation is fine. Counting will be 100 per cent neat and clean

Mumbai Pune Missing Link Project opens on May 1. Why is it significant?

What is the hype around the reduction of a distance of six kilometres on Indias first expressway? What is the significance of the reduction of tr

Chinese Proverb of the Day, Just as distance tests a horses strength, time can reveal a persons..... What 3,000-year-old wisdom reveals about the hidden truth behind trust, loyalty, and patience are you ignoring the silent warning signs shaping every relationship today?

Chinese Proverb of the Day reveals how time exposes true human character in life. Most betrayals don't arrive as a shock. They arrive as a confir

EC Says EVMs are Secure in Strongrooms, Rejects TMCs Claims

The officials said that all strong rooms containing polled EVMs are safely secured and sealed. They noted that there was routine segregation of p

Todays Chanakya predicts big win for BJP in West Bengal

Exit polls offer contrasting visions for West Bengal, with Today's Chanakya predicting a significant BJP victory and News18 foreseeing a close co

Stabbing at Washington State high school injures six, including suspect, police say

The suspect, a student, was in custody and also injured

Mines Ministry deems 58 companies eligible to participate in critical minerals recycling scheme

The companies have pledged a capacity of 850 KTPA and an investment of about 5,000 crore

TechM buys 85% in IT firm Avant for CAD 28 million

The acquisition of 85% shareholding of Avant, valued at 28 million Canadian dollars, is expected to be completed by 31st July, 2026 while thebala

Morning Brief Podcast: AAPs Breaking Point: The Exit of Seven

Supreme Court reserves verdict on anticipatory bail of Pawan Khera

The Supreme Court has reserved its verdict on Congress leader Pawan Khera's anticipatory bail plea. Khera is facing a criminal case filed by Assa

Hate speech antithetical to constitutional value, says Supreme Court, seeks Tamil Nadu's reply on Udhayanidhi speech

The Supreme Court has urged public figures and constitutional post holders to exercise restraint in public discourse, stating that hate speech un

From school to PG, girls now outnumber boys

India witnesses a significant shift as girls now lead in education, outperforming boys in school enrolment and higher education pass-outs. While

UN votes to cut the peacekeeping force in South Sudan from 17,000 to 12,000

The vote on the U.S.-drafted resolution was 13-0 with Russia and China abstaining. It extends the mandate of the force until April 30, 2027

Jammu hosts 13th season of Wedding Jewellery Exhibition

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 30: The 13th season of the J&K Wedding Jewellery Exhibition was today inaugurated in Jammu at Radisson Blu. Th

Galgotias University rises in THE World Rankings 2026 unveiled in Hong Kong

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 30: Galgotias University has been recognised in the prestigious Times Higher Education (THE) World University

Apple stocks jump big: iPhone makers predict blockbuster sales forecast as MacBook Neo dominates

Apple stocks: outlook and a fresh $100 billion share buyback offered reassurance to investors weighing Apples leadership transition amid intensif

Sunjay Kapurs assets frozen till doubts settled

Delhi High Court has frozen the Rs 30,000-crore estate of late businessman Sunjay Kapur, placing the burden on his wife Priya Kapur to prove the

CBI arresting only ADAG officials and not kingpin: Petitioner in Supreme Court

A PIL petitioner has informed the Supreme Court that while officials of Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group (ADAG) companies are being arrested, the main

Trump Says Iran Dying To Make A Deal, Refuses To Call It War

Speaking during an executive order signing event in the Oval Office, Trump said Iran had carried out mass killings amid internal unrest.

Railways focusing to enhance existing operational capacity in J&K: Vaishnaw

Inaugural run of Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat flagged off Poonch-Rajouri rail link, Uri-Baramulla line projects under planning Nishikant Khajuria

Shah meets Ladakh leaders; discusses arrangements for darshan of sacred relics of Lord Buddha

LG, Home Secretary, Director IB, other top officials attend *HM to inaugurate series of key initiatives today Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Apr 30: Union

Had Modi not become PM, train to Kashmir would never have reached: Dr Jitendra

Udhampur included as stoppage for Vande Bharat Express Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 30: Describing commencement of the Jammu-Srinagar Vande

HC seeks fresh status on CT Scan machines

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 30: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has sought fresh affidavits from the Health and Medical Educa

Direct train service between Jammu & Srinagar hailed as game changer

CORAS Commandos to guard Vande Bharat Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 30: People across Jammu and Kashmir have hailed the launch of the direct

Union Minister asks students to remain connected with Indias rich cultural heritage

Visits LJK Store Jammu, SIBVM School Udhampur Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU/ UDHAMPUR, Apr 30: B. L. Verma, Union Minister of State for Social Ju

Starc boost for DC against high flying Rajasthan Royals

JAIPUR, Apr 30: Delhi Capitals have little time to dwell on what has been a bruising stretch of results as they gear up to face a confident Rajas

Drug abuse form of silent terrorism, not merely matter of law & order: LG

Drug traffickers will be treated like terrorists Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 30: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today ignited the Drug-F

Dir RDD gets addl charge of MD SPSA

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 30: Director, Rural Development, Jammu has been assigned the additional charge of the post of Managing Directo

LG, CM greet people on Buddha Purnima

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 30: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha has extended his greetings to the people on the auspicious occasion o

Omar urges Centre for setting up inland dry port in J&K

Jammu-Srinagar train beginning of transformative phase Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 30: Conveying gratitude to Central Government for exten

Sanctity of judicial proceedings cannot be sullied: HC

Baseless allegations against Judicial Officers to invite strict action *Petitioner asked to show remorse, tender apology Excelsior Correspondent

Cabinet clears DA, key proposals of various Deptts including development projects

MS, DyMS re-designation to increase PG seats *JKAS officers promoted, order after LGs approval Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 30: The Jammu a

Kailash Manasarovar Yatra from June to August for 2nd straight year

Pilgrims can embark on the sacred Kailash Manasarovar Yatra again in 2026, with the Ministry of External Affairs coordinating with China. The spi

Amit Sharma assures full census coverage for migrants, visits camps in Jammu

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 30: Chief Principal Census Officer and Director Census Operations, J&K and Ladakh, Amit Sharma today reviewed

MSME Health Clinics programme concludes at IIM Jammu

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 30: A three-day capacity building programme on the implementation of MSME Health Clinics concluded at the Indi

Satyarth Pandita presents his book to Chief Secretary

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 30: Satyarth Pandita, author of the recently released book Grammar of the Void, today called on Chief Secretar

Dewan Mandir celebrates Narsingh Jayanti with devotional fervor

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 30: Narsingh Jayanti was today celebrated at historic Dewan Mandir, with deep devotion, cultural vibrancy and

Swami Ram Swarup stresses importance of Vedic learning

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 30: At the ongoing 78-day Yajna (Vedic ritual) of all four Vedas at Ved Mandir, Yol (Himachal Pradesh), Swami

Baldev submits memorandum to Railway Minister

Excelsior Correspondent KATRA, Apr 30: MLA, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi constituency, Baldev Raj Sharma, today met the Union Minister for Railways, As

Padma Bhushan Kushok Bakula : A Renowned Tribal Hero of Ladakh

Nawang Tsering Shakspo sntsering52@gmail.com Unlike other tribal areas of India, the tribal people of Ladakh are the inhabitants of what they cal

Seminar on Ayurveda beyond Borders organised at GAMC Akhnoor

Excelsior Correspondent AKHNOOR, Apr 30: A one-day international seminar on Ayurveda beyond Borders organised at the Government Ayurveda Medical

NC slams PDP over repression, inconsistency and duplicity in J&K politics

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Apr 30: MLA Tanvir Sadiq, Chief Spokesperson of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (NC) today launched a

Trump Says Lifting Scottish Whisky Tariffs To 'Honor' King Charles

US President Donald Trump said Thursday he was removing tariffs on Scottish whisky in honor of Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla as th

To foil West Bengal post-poll unrest, Election Commission to retain 70,000 CAPF personnel

Ahead of West Bengal's vote counting, the Election Commission is deploying approximately 70,000 central forces to maintain order, especially in a

West bengal elections: CM Mamata Banerjee claims bid to open EVMs, EC says boxes secure

Tensions flared at Kolkata's counting centres as Trinamool Congress alleged EVM tampering, citing CCTV footage. Election officials refuted claims

Foreign investors dump 60,847 cr. in April, devaluing rupee

This was the primary reason for the rupee depreciating further, touching a low of 95 a dollar before closing just short of that on Thursday

DIPAM gives nod for NLCs arm listing; 4,000 crore IPO in FY27

NIRLs debut on the bourses is premised on further augmenting its current renewable energy capacity.

Manjit Singh condemns passenger fare hike, seeks rollback

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 30: Apni Party provincial president, Manjit Singh today strongly condemned the recent arbitrary hike in passen

SSP Anantnag reviews arrangements for Amarnath Yatra

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Apr 30: Senior Superintendent of Police Anantnag Amod Ashok Nagpure today chaired a meeting to review arrangeme

Police organises drug awareness campaign

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Apr 30: Continuing its focused campaign under the ongoing Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, Jammu and Kashmir Police c