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Discover the Spiritual Majesty of Maa Purnagiri Temple in Uttarakhand

Tanakpur, May 2: Uttarakhand, known as the land of the gods, is home to many spiritual wonders. Among these is the revered Maa Purnagiri Temple,

US Military Bases in the Middle East Suffer Significant Damage Amid Iran Conflict

Washington, May 2: The ongoing conflict between the United States-Israel and Iran, which began on February 28, has severely impacted American mil

Trump says U.S. Navy acting like pirates to carry out naval blockade of Iranian ports

Trump made the comments while describing the seizure by U.S. forces of a ship a few days ago

Re-Voting Underway at 15 Polling Booths in West Bengals South 24 Parganas

New Delhi, May 2: Re-voting is taking place today at 15 polling booths in the South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal, specifically in the Magr

IPL 2026: Rajasthan Royals Miss Chance to Top the Table as Delhi Capitals Claim Victory

New Delhi, May 2: The 43rd match of IPL 2026 took place at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, featuring Rajasthan Royals (RR) against Delhi Ca

How to Apply for Self-Enumeration: Step-by-Step Guide

Udaipur, May 2, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): With the launch of Census 2027s first phase, citizens can now complete self-enumeration from home using the

Creativity, contrast, conversation: Mumbais Tao Art Gallery promotes dialogue through exibitions

In this photo essay, we feature more highlights from the exhibition titled Systems, Silhouettes, and Synchronicities.

Pentagon Plans to Withdraw 5,000 U.S. Troops from Germany

Washington, May 2: The Pentagon is planning to withdraw approximately 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany, according to a senior defense official. An

Stormy Weather Alert in Rajasthan, 21 Districts on Watch

Jaipur, May 2, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): Weather conditions in Rajasthan have turned unstable, with forecasts of thunderstorms, rain and strong winds

Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary proposes system where the children of Ministers and the poor study together

He emphasised that, to ensure girls receive an education and remain safe, police personnel will be deployed and remain vigilant in the vicinity o

Tim Cook over the moon on India growth; VC inflow records a sharp rise

Apple CEO Tim Cook highlighted Indias rising middle class as the iPhone maker delivered strong double-digit growth; VC activity rebounded sharply

EU Keeps All Options Open Amid US Tariff Threats on Auto Imports

Brussels, May 2: The European Union stated on Saturday that it will keep all options open to protect its interests if the United States takes ste

Deletion under SIR, not EVMs pose serious threat to democracy: Omar Abdullah

Meanwhile, National Conference president Dr. Farooq Abdullah accused the Opposition Peoples Democratic Party of not supporting his party in the R

NEET UG 2026: NTA Warns Against Relying on Google Maps

New Delhi, May 2, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): The National Testing Agency has issued a fresh advisory for candidates appearing in NEET UG 2026, schedul

West Bengal: Voting begins at 15 booths of two assembly seats after EC orders repoll

Voting is underway at 15 polling stations in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district. The Election Commission ordered repolls in Magrahat Paschi

Rats in Sewer Pipe: US Treasury Chief Bessent Slams Iranian Leadership

Responding to Bessent's remarks, the Iranian Embassy in South Africa said, You lost both on the battlefield and in cyberspace. Idiot

Quote of the Day by Steve Jobs, If you really look closely, most overnight successes took a.... Success lesson by the man who turned repeated failure into global success: Steve Jobs reveals the brutal truth behind overnight successare you making this costly mistake of quitting too early today?

Steve Jobs quote reveals harsh truth: are you quitting too early before success compounds after years of hidden effort? Overnight success is a pe

'We're just winning': Trump says US will not leave Iran early, wants to avoid 'problem' reappearing

Assembly elections 2026 LIVE: Repolling set to be carried out across 15 booths in West Bengal today

BJP strategy to defame Bengal: TMC's Shashi Panja alleges poll-day provocation after ECI orders repoll

Trump Says He'll Place 25% Tariff on Autos from EU

Trump said in a social media post that the EU is not complying with our fully agreed to Trade Deal, though he did not flesh out his objections in

U.S. approves military sales of over $8.6 billion to West Asia allies

The announcements came as the U.S. and Israels war against Iran marked nine weeks since its start and more than three weeks since a fragile cease

Iran's IRGC announces new rules to strengthen control over Arabian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz

Iran's Revolutionary Guard is tightening its grip on vital waterways. New rules aim to boost control over the Arabian Gulf and the Strait of Horm

Morning Digest: MHA, Manipur govt hold talks with Kuki-Zo groups; India to tap into solar, coal to weather summer power demand, and more

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Ozempic, Mounjaro and weight loss: What GLP-1 drugs mean for body positivity

As drugs like Ozempic, Mounjaro and Wegovy gain traction in India, they are reframing obesity as a chronic medical condition while raising questi

Repolling in 15 West Bengal booths after EVM tampering claims - full list

Trump Says He's Not Satisfied with Iran's Proposal to End War

The shaky three-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran appears to still be holding though both countries have traded accusations of violations

'It's actually treasonous': Trump slams critics claiming US not winning Iran war

US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) said he considers it reasonous for critics to claim that the United States is not winning the w

US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany in next 6-12 months, fulfilling Trump's threat

The U.S. will withdraw approximately 5,000 troops from Germany within a year, fulfilling President Trump's threat amid disagreements over the Ira

US Iran War Live: Trump says Iran cannot have nuclear weapons else it can use it in Europe, Israel

Middle East, Europe Would Have Blown To Pieces: Trump On Iran Nuclear Threat

US President Donald Trump on Friday said military action was taken against Iran's nuclear programme to save the Gulf region, including Israel, fr

US approves more than $8.6bn in military sales to Israel, Gulf allies

The US approved over $8.6 billion in military sales to West Asian allies amid high regional tensions with Iran. President Trump declared criticis

ED flags legal hurdles in money laundering probe

Enforcement Directorate chief Rahul Navin highlighted legal hurdles in money laundering probes, questioning if trials should halt pending predica

Staff crunch, infrastructure hit NCLT operations, must be addressed: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has taken suo motu action, highlighting severe infrastructure and vacancy issues plaguing the National Company Law Tribunals (N

Election Commission orders repolling in 15 booths in two Bengal seats

Repolling has been ordered in 15 South 24 Parganas booths for Saturday, May 2, following irregularities during Bengal's second phase polls. Conce

Apple posts strong growth in India despite global smartphone slowdown: CEO Tim Cook

Apple CEO Tim Cook expressed excitement about India's market. The company achieved strong double-digit growth in India for iPhones, iPadApple pos

Power Cut in Over 25 Areas of Udaipur on May 2

Udaipur, May 2, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): Power supply will remain suspended in more than 25 areas of Udaipur on May 2 due to maintenance work, accor

Gujarat CM Meets Singapore High Commissioner to Discuss Investments

Gandhinagar, May 2: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel held a one-on-one meeting with Singapores High Commissioner to India, Simon Wong, duri

GameStop and eBay share price surge after report of potential takeover offer. Here's possible deal impact

GameStop and eBay share price moved after a report said GameStop is preparing a takeover offer for eBay. The report linked the plan to CEO Ryan C

Fast evolving realms of governance call for rapid adaptiveness: Dr Jitendra

IIPA Convocation Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, May 1 : Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences

Gujarat CM Meets Seychelles High Commissioner to Boost Investment

Surat, May 2: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel held a significant meeting with Seychelles High Commissioner to India, Lalatiana Akuch, duri

Monalisa hosts Laughter Loot Show

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 1: Aimed at blending shopping with fun and excitement for customers, Monalisa today hosted a lively in-store e

Delhi govt compelled parents to buy expensive uniforms: AAP

Almost every child has purchased books, uniforms and other stationery by April 15, Mr. Bharadwaj said, questioning why the Chief Minister is now

98.47% of 2000 Notes Returned Since Withdrawal Announcement: RBI

Mumbai, May 2: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced that 98.47% of 2000 notes have been returned following the decision to withdraw them fro

NTPC honours K M Prashanth and J P Sharma with top IPSE awards

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, May 1: NTPC INDIAs largest Public Sector Enterprise in Communications and Public Relations in the Power & Ren

Patanjali Research Foundation inks MoU with Southern Cross University of Australia

Excelsior Correspondent HARIDWAR, May 1: Patanjali Research Foundation inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Southern Cross University o

Force majeure enabled for 'war'-hit contracts: Govt procurers to grant case-by-case extensions, only for firms that hadnt defaulted by Feb 27

The finance ministry has authorized force majeure for government contracts impacted by the West Asia conflict, treating it as war. This offers re

Healthcare providers to report every new case of leprosy: Delhi govt

The move is aimed at strengthening surveillance, ensuring early detection, and improving treatment compliance across the national capital

NC struggles for the restoration of statehood

K N Pandita knp627@gmail.com In his recent public address in Budgam, Dr Farooq, president of the National Conference, spoke about the historical

Telangana Minister Criticizes Centre Over LPG Price Hike

Hyderabad, May 2: Telanganas Civil Supplies Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy has strongly criticized the central government for a significant increa

U.P. CM announces wage reform, warns industrial unrest will harm progress

Efforts are under way to also provide free annual health insurance coverage of 5 lakh to workers in industrial regions, says Adityanath; reaffirm

5 Killed After Small Plane Crashes In US' Texas

A small plane carrying pickleball players crashed among trees in Texas Hill Country, killing all five people aboard, authorities said Friday.

Applications for OCI cards can be now made online

The Union home ministry has streamlined the Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card process, enabling online applications for both new registrations

Strengthening India-Armenia Defense Ties: Key Meeting Held

New Delhi, May 2: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi met with Lieutenant General Edward Asryan, Chief of General Staff of the Arm

Defamation row: Reflect on inappropriate remarks, Singhvi says; dont need lessons on decency, replies Himanta Sarma

The Supreme Court granted anticipatory bail to Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera in a defamation case filed by Assam CM Himanta Sarma's wife. Fol

Mumbai-Pune Expressway Tunnel Project Sets Guinness World Record

Mumbai, May 2: The missing link tunnel project of the Mumbai-Pune Expressway has been officially recorded in the Guinness World Records. This pro

Two Arrested with 95 Grams of Heroin in Bihar

Patna, May 2: In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking in Bihars Gopalganj district, police have arrested a man and a woman, seizing approx

What is mifepristone, and why is it used? Court restricts abortion access by blocking mailing of abortion pill in US

What is mifepristone, and why is it used? A federal appeals court has restricted access to mifepristone by blocking mailing of prescriptions. The

Commercial LPG price increased: I told you hike will come after polls, says Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi slammed the Rs 993 hike in commercial LPG prices as an election bill, warning of impending petrol and diesel price increases. He ass

Rajasthan Royals Set 226-Run Target for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026

Jaipur, May 2: Captain Riyan Parags impressive innings propelled Rajasthan Royals (RR) to set a formidable target of 226 runs for Delhi Capitals

Rahul, Nissanka fuel RRs seven-wicket win over DC

JAIPUR, May 1:A wonderful exhibition of batting gifts by KL Rahul (75) and Pathum Nissanka (62) overshadowed Riyan Parags redemptive 90, powering

Saina visits Vaishno Devi Shrine

Excelsior Sports Correspondent REASI, May 1: Ace Indian badminton player and Olympian Saina Nehwal visited the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine in R

Nepals top leadership stresses unity, peace on Buddha Purnima

KATHMANDU, May 1 : National unity can be strengthened by following Lord Buddhas guiding principles of tolerance and mutual goodwill, Nepal Presid

India, UAE trade pact helps boost bilateral trade to cross USD 100 bn: Goyal

NEW DELHI, May 1: The India-UAE free trade agreement, which came into force in May 2022, has helped the bilateral trade to cross USD 100 billion,

Lok Bhavan J&K celebrates Gujarat, Maharashtras Foundation Day

Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, May 1: The Foundation Day of Gujarat and Maharashtra was celebrated with great enthusiasm at J&K Lok Bhavan here i

EC orders repoll in 15 booths of two Assembly constituencies in West Bengal on May 2

KOLKATA, May 1: The Election Commission on Friday ordered repoll in 15 polling stations of two Assembly constituencies in West Bengals South 24 P

India, Tanzania discuss settling trade transactions in local currencies

NEW DELHI, May 1 : India and the East African nation Tanzania discussed settling trade transactions in local currencies to boost bilateral econom

Ladakhi leaders meeting with HM yields no breakthrough

Tsewang Rigzin Leh, May 1: A delegation of the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA), comprising MP Ladakh Hanifa Jan, CEC Kar

Bihar CM offers prayers at Mahabodhi temple, greets people on Buddha Purnima

PATNA, May 1: Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary visited the Mahabodhi temple in Gaya Ji district on Friday and greeted people on the occasion

North Indian Drivers to Sing Maharashtra Song Next Year

Mumbai, May 2: The ongoing debate over the Marathi language in Mumbai has intensified political rhetoric. In a significant announcement, North In

Allegations Against Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann for Arriving Drunk in Assembly

New Delhi, May 2: A political controversy has erupted over allegations that Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann attended an assembly session ineb

BJD Launches Women Rights Campaign Against Delay in Womens Reservation Bill

Bhubaneswar, May 2: The opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) announced on Friday that it will launch a Women Rights Campaign from May 10 to 25 across

Two labourers killed, one rescued as old bridge collapses at Thathar area

Govt suspends two PWD engineers, orders probe Bivek Mathur JAMMU, May 1: Two labourers were killed and one was rescued alive after an old bridge

Leopard captured, official injured

Excelsior Correspondent SAMBA, May 1: A team of Wildlife Department comprising personnel from Mansar and Kathua today captured a leopard from the

Over 350 Industrial units affected in J&K with crisis in Middle East

Raw material supply from Gulf countries suspended *Production in many units goes below 50% Gopal Sharma JAMMU, May 1: Over 350 petro-chemical bas

Raj Thackeray Criticizes Governments Indifference on Maharashtra Day Celebrations

Mumbai, May 2: Raj Thackeray, the leader of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), has accused the state government of adopting a half-hearted app

Petrol, diesel prices hike not ruled out

NEW DELHI, May 1: An increase in petrol and diesel prices in the near future is not ruled out, government sources said on Friday, as losses mount

Roblox, Reddit and Atlassian stock prices and earnings explain market reaction after forecast changes and AI growth signals

Roblox, Reddit and Atlassian stock prices and earnings explain market reaction after forecast changes and AI growth signals. Roblox shares fell a

Above normal heatwave days in May: IMD

NEW DELHI, May 1: Above-normal heatwave days are likely in some parts of the foothills of the Himalayas, east coast states, Gujarat and Maharasht

PDP didnt vote for NC in RS polls: Farooq

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, May 1: Questioning the voting pattern in the recent Rajya Sabha elections, Dr Farooq Abdullah today said the Pe

Harish Rawat Urges Better Facilities for Char Dham Pilgrims

Dehradun, May 2: Former Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, Harish Rawat, expressed his views on various political and social issues, commenting on bo

Hideout busted; arms, explosives recovered

Excelsior Correspondent KISHTWAR, May 1: Security forces achieved a major success after busting a terrorist hideout in the dense forests of Chhat

Locals protest, block bridge after cops beat auto driver

Excelsior Correspondent KATHUA, May 1: The residents of Billawar today blocked the Naaz Bridge for two hours during a protest against cops after

Ambrish replaces injured Mavi in SRH squad

Ambrish, who is a right-arm medium pacer and a left-handed batter, will join SRH for 30 lakh

Special Supreme Court bench to hear today TMC plea on counting staff

Trinamool Congress has moved the Supreme Court, challenging a directive mandating central government employees as counting supervisors or assista

Major Fire Breaks Out at Kalyan Dumping Ground

Kalyan, May 2: A massive fire erupted at the Barave dumping ground in Kalyan West, Maharashtra, on Friday, causing widespread panic in the area.

Actress Arushi Nishank Supports Sparsh Ganga Campaign for Plastic-Free Journey

Dehradun, May 2: Actress Arushi Nishank has lent her support to the Sparsh Ganga campaign, aimed at making this years sacred Char Dham Yatra in U

Trump Says Iran War Terminated, As War Powers Deadline Arrives

In a letter to congressional leaders on Friday, the deadline to come to Congress about the war, Trump said there has been no exchange of fire wit

US Withdrawing 5,000 Troops From Germany

The United States is withdrawing 5,000 troops from Germany, the Pentagon announced on Friday, in an apparent US rebuke to the close NATO ally ami

Amid market volatility, investors turn to bonds, gold, commodities

FPIs have pulled out 1.9 lakh crore from Indian equities over the past four months, and the outflows continue

BJP Welcomes Election Commissions Decision for Re-Polling in Bengal

Kolkata, May 2: The decision of the Election Commission to conduct re-polling at 15 polling stations in the Magrahat West and Diamond Harbour ass