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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

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

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

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

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

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

PM concludes two-day Gujarat with massive roadshow in Vadodara

VADODARA, May 11: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday night held a roadshow in Gujarats Vadodara district, marking the conclusion of his two-d

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

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

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

Congress Leaders to Boycott BJPs Swearing-In Ceremony, Says Gaurav Gogoi

Guwahati, May 12: Gaurav Gogoi, the President of the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee and Lok Sabha MP, announced on Monday that no Congress lead

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

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

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

Chinese Table Tennis Team Achieves Goals at World Championship

Beijing, May 12: The World Table Tennis Team Championship concluded on Sunday in London. The Chinese team triumphed over Japan in both the mens a

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

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

ESIC Hospital Announces Walk-In Interviews for 14 Positions Including Super Specialist

Thiruvananthapuram, May 12: The Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has issued an official notification for the recruitment of qualified

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

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

NITI Aayog confirms Mlayas highest dropout rate status

From CK Nayak NEW DELHI, May 11: The latest report of the NITI Aayog has concurred with the paradoxical and grim situation of school education in

Journalist Booked On Charges Of Sexually Harassing Sweeper

The accused was also allegedly involved in another sexual harassment incident reported five days ago at a Haritha Hotel in Vontimitta

Indias Journey Ends in Quarterfinals of AFC U-17 Womens Asian Cup

Suzhou, May 12: Indias hopes for the FIFA U-17 Womens World Cup 2026 were dashed as they faced a 0-3 defeat against China in the quarterfinals of

EU agrees sanctions on West Bank settlers and Hamas leaders

The group declined to support stronger measures from some European governments and withheld details, but French Foreign Minister Jean-Nol Barrot

Agriculture college students demand professors removal

ALLEGATIONS OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF TWO STUDENTS From Our Correspondent NONGPOH, May 11: Students of the College of Post Graduate Studies in Agri

PM Modi repackaging failure as moral advice, says Congress

Opposition parties are criticizing PM Modi's call for austerity amidst the West Asia crisis, labeling it a tactic to evade accountability for eco

Kolkata Man Arrested for 3 Crore Digital Arrest Scam

Kolkata, May 12: A man has been arrested in Kolkata for allegedly extorting 3 crore from a woman in Haryana by threatening her with a digital arr

Fraud Vitiates Everything: Telangana High Court Quashes Land Claims Based on Fabricated 1973 Stamp Paper

The Judge was dealing with a petition filed in 2013 by Karri Koteshwar Rao and, after his demise, his legal representatives, regarding 14.09 acre

Himanta Biswa Sarma to Take Oath as Assam Chief Minister Again on May 12

Guwahati, May 12: Himanta Biswa Sarma is set to take the oath of office as the Chief Minister of Assam for the second time. The oath-taking cerem

Party that lifts coal mining ban will dominate 2028 polls: Shylla

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 11: Former Cabinet Minister and UDP leader Kyrmen Shylla has asserted that the political party which firmly commits

UDP unfazed by NPP poaching attempts: MLA

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 11: Amid reports that the NPP, the largest partner in the Meghalaya Democratic Alliance (MDA), is actively trying t

Red Cross hands over land for Civil Hospital expansion

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 11: The Shillong Civil Hospital, which is old, narrow, and severely congested, will soon be expanded to provide bet

Assams New Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma Sworn In Amidst Celebrations

Guwahati, May 12: The swearing-in ceremony for Himanta Biswa Sarma as Assams new Chief Minister is set to take place, with final preparations und

Retiree is entitled for OPS despite delay: CAT

Srinagar, May 11 The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) bench Srinagar rejected the contention of delay for claim of pension by a retired teac

Chief Secretary chairs meeting on preparations for Intl Day of Yoga 2026

Excelsior Correspondent LEH, May 11 : Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, today chaired a meeting to review preparat

Measures discussed to improve traffic management system in Udhampur Town

DC calls for effective regulation, strict action against violations UDHAMPUR, MAY 11: Deputy Commissioner Minga Sherpa today chaired a meeting wi

DC calls for effective regulation, strict action against traffic violations

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, MAY 11: Deputy Commissioner Minga Sherpa today chaired a meeting with officers and representatives of the trans

DoT in collaboration with Shiv Mandir/Radha Krishna Temple celebrates Somnath Amrut Mahotsav

Excelsior Correspondent LEH, May 11 : The Department of Tourism, in collaboration with Shiv Mandir/Radha Krishna Temple, Leh, today organized a g

22 deaths every day: Meghalayas tobacco crisis hits terminal stage

World No Tobacco Day 2026 campaign launched By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 11: While the state government rolls out another month-long awareness c

Groups bat for curbs to expedite Shillong-Dawki road restoration

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 11: The FKJGP Riwar Mihngi Circle and the KSU South Central East Circle have proposed a temporary traffic regulatio

Satavahana University Pushes Industry-Ready Training, Inks Four MoUs

Under an agreement with Skill Dezyre Technologies Private Limited, the university will facilitate internships, workshops and access to online UGC

PM Modi to depart for 5-nation tour on Friday, beginning with UAE

Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarks on a five-nation tour starting Friday, with the UAE as his first stop. He will meet President Mohamed bin Za

Govt resolves four of five demands of muster roll unions

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 11: The Labour Commissioner has initiated action on several key demands raised by the Joint Action Committee (JAC)

BJP Strengthens Election Strategy with Booth Empowerment Initiatives

Lucknow, May 12: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is ramping up its organizational efforts in preparation for the upcoming assembly elections. On

Hims earnings today: Why Hims & Hers Health stock dropped despite raising revenue forecast - here's what investors need to know

Hims stock after Hims & Hers earnings: Hims & Hers Health shares dropped significantly after reporting a surprise first-quarter loss and revenue

Israeli forces operated from base in Iraq during the Iran war: report

The security official said, Israeli forces established a base in an abandoned airstrip, built by Saddam Hussein, in the Najaf desert

Kyrmen bets big on high-speed corridor

The 166.8 km road will pass through four districts and reduce travel time between Meghalaya and Barak Valley By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 11: Fo

Hyderabad Traffic Police Kick Off Road Safety Summer Camp 2026 for Kids

The camp is designed for children aged 10 to 15 years

BSF Arrests One Indian and Seven Bangladeshi Nationals in Major Operation

New Delhi, May 12: The Border Security Force (BSF) has successfully apprehended one Indian national and seven Bangladeshi citizens in a significa

Quote of the day by Jane Fonda: 'The challenge is not to be perfectits to be...' Life lessons on human nature, success and perfection by popular Hollywood actor and political activist

Quote of the day by Jane Fonda shares a message about life lessons, success, human nature, and perfection. The statement explains how people can

UN Chief Warns of Serious Consequences Amid Fertilizer and Oil Crisis

Nairobi, May 12: During a groundbreaking ceremony for a UN conference facility in Kenyas capital, Nairobi, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres

The enduring democratic message of a royal charter

King Charles III has done well to reiterate that the Magna Cartas law above rulers theme must resonate across the democratic world

A new phase in the India-Vietnam strategic partnership

Indo-Pacific dynamics are reshaping the India-Vietnam bilateral relationship

IPL 2026: Tim David Fined for Offensive Gesture During Match

Mumbai, May 12: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) batsman Tim David has been fined 30% of his match fee for violating Level 1 of the Indian Premi

OU Launches Summer Internships In Emerging Tech

The internships are being conducted in areas including additive manufacturing, AI and machine learning, generative AI, large language models, pow

A new start against noise pollution

The World Health Organization has attributed 16% of disabling hearing loss in adults to occupational noise

Delhi government launches five-day rescue drive for homeless people

Those rescued will be taken to Apna Ghar Ashram, where arrangements have been made for their treatment, care, food, medical support and rehabilit

Trump Dismisses Irans Nuclear Proposal as Garbage Amid Fragile Ceasefire

Washington, May 12: President Donald Trump rejected Irans new nuclear proposal on Monday, labeling it as garbage. Speaking during an event at the

Priyanka Chopra goes bold in 20-year-old chikankari saree recreated into gown; fans say she's 'ageing in reverse'

Priyanka Chopra Jonas was among the many Asian stars honoured at the Gold House Gala 2026. The actor opted for a two-decade-old Amit Aggarwal chi

Assams Multifaceted Development Under Himanta Biswa Sarma, Says Manik Saha

Guwahati, May 12: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha stated on Monday that Assam is experiencing multifaceted development under the guidance of Pr

AIIMS Bibinagar Conducts Neonatal Resuscitation Workshop for Nurses Across Telangana

The basic neonatal resuscitation workshop was conducted by the College of Nursing at AIIMS Bibinagar in collaboration with the National Neonatolo

The road to deliver womens safety

The Telangana government must ensure safety in both offline and online spaces

Congress Criticizes PMs Appeal, Demands SOP to Alleviate Public Anxiety

Dehradun, May 12: Congress leader and former Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, Harish Rawat, sharply criticized Prime Minister Modis recent appeal u

Bhumi Pednekar OUT OF 'The Royals' season 2: Makers plan plot change after massive backlash?

Bhumi Pednekar's part might be scrapped from 'The Royals' season 2 after the show and actress faced massive criticism and trolling.

Telangana to Double Education Budget to 15%; CM Revanth Reddy Launches Nursery-to-XII Model

The Chief Minister also noted that Telangana had one teacher for every 17 students, while the National Education Policy (NEP) norm stood at one t

Integration of Technology and Sustainable Development to Shape Urban Landscape: LG Sandhu

New Delhi, May 12: Delhis Lieutenant Governor T.S. Sandhu emphasized the restoration of the Yamuna River as a civilizational priority on Monday.

Cant let them STEAL taxpayers' money!: Dr. Oz announces $91M Minnesota Medicaid funding deferment