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Morning Digest: Congress to join Tamil Nadus first coalition government in decades today; Marco Rubio to visit India on May 23, and more

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Power Shutdown in Several Areas of Udaipur Today 21 May

Udaipur, May 21, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran) Electricity supply will remain suspended in several areas of Udaipur on Wednesday due to scheduled mainten

BJP government snatching reservation of PDA in U.P., alleges Akhilesh

Akhilesh Yadav, who released a Samajwadi Audit Report regarding the misappropriation of reservation quotas, alleged that the scams and corruption

US Indicts Former Cuban President Ral Castro Over 1996 Downing of Planes

Trump has set a calamitous energy blockade on the island and has been threatening military action ever since U.S. forces captured the Cuban gover

India, South Korea Sign Pact On Defence, Cyber, Training Cooperation

The agreements India and South Korea were exchanged on promoting cooperation in the field of Defence Cyber; training between India's National Def

PM Modi Receives Prestigious Agricola Medal in Rome

Rome, May 21: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was awarded the prestigious Agricola Medal at a ceremony held at the Food and Agriculture Organization

7,400 stores, $147 billion fortune, zero interviews; meet the most powerful man in fashion you never see

Amancio Ortega built the Zara empire from a small clothing job in Spain to a global retail business worth billions. Today, Inditex operates in mo

Delhi Police nabs 89 individuals in month-long crackdown on cybercrime

Raids and arrests in different States in April part of probes into digital arrests, investment frauds, APK file scams, fake dating memberships, a

Rising Autoz opens Piaggio 2-wheeler dealership in Jammu

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 20: Rising Autoz Private Limited today opened the authorized Piaggio Vehicles Private Limited two-wheeler deal

Expedite formation of Delhi Ridge Management Board: NGT

DRMB should be constituted and will proceed with the assigned work as expeditiously as possible, the NGT order dated May 18 said

Is Meta opening WhatsApp to rival AI chatbots just to avoid tougher EU action? Here's what happened

Meta has offered rival AI chatbots limited free access to WhatsApp in Europe, with charges to be implemented after a usage threshold is met. This

12-nation military exercise PRAGATI starts in Meghalaya

Indias peak power demand hits all-time high for 3rd straight day

Completely Unacceptable: EU Slams Israel Over Gaza Activists' Treatment

The European Commission found the treatment of the Gaza flotilla activists shown in a video released by Israel's National Security Minister Itama

SMVDU inks MoU with PNB

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 20: Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU) here today inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Punjab

Landslide blocks Kedarnath road; 10,000 stranded pilgrims rescued

Elon Musk's SpaceX Is About To Go Public. Here's How It Works

Elon Musk's SpaceX filed publicly for its hotly anticipated US initial public offering on Wednesday, moving the firm closer to what could be the

AJHLA claims continuous neglect of Jammu in tourism development

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 20: , in a meeting here today, expressed concern over the deteriorating coAll Jammu Hotels and Lodges Associat

PM Modi to chair ministers meeting on governance, reforms today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair a crucial meeting of the Union council of ministers on Thursday. Discussions will revolve around ministry

EPFO appeals pensioners for timely submission of Life Certificate

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 20: The Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), Regional Office Jammu, has appealed to all EPS-95 pensio

India wont tolerate any form of nuclear blackmail: Rajnath in Seoul

NEW DELHI, May 20 : India and South Korea on Wednesday signed key agreements to shore up cooperation in defence cyberspace and military training,

Arsenal how the title was won

The road to success was anything but smooth

No new hydel projects on Ganga in Uttarakhand: Govt

A look back at Operation Sarpvinash

K D Maini kdmainipoonch@gmail.com Hill Kaka is a lost inhabited village in the foothills of Tatakutti (15,650 ft), the highest peak of the Pir Pa

SpaceX IPO filing: Massive AI spending, future ambitions and Starlink expansion-Will SpaceXs awaited IPO make Elon Musk the worlds first trillionaire?

SpaceX has filed for its long-awaited public stock offering. The company revealed its finances, board members, and ambitious plans for space expl

Malvika, Ashmita, Devika progress to second round; Lakshya, Prannoy out

Malvika will face Denmark's eighth seed Line Hjmark Kjaersfeldt, while Ashmita takes on Malaysia's Goh Jin Wei next

From Hard Work to Heartbreak: The NEET 2026 Collapse

B. S. Dara bsdara@gmail.com India can launch satellites into space, build digital payment systems admired across the world, and speak proudly of

LIV cash crunch hits Asian Tour as Korea Open prize money cut

The LIV injection would have pushed the total prize fund from around $1 million (KRW 1.4billion) to a record $1.5 million for the historic tourna

The Export-Import Paradox of Bhartiya Talent

Rachna Vinod rvbooks25@gmail.com Every year, lots of brightest minds of our country, go to the world and the world welcomes them with open arms.

Discrimination with Dentists Dental Surgeons Deserve Equal Administrative Opportunities in Healthcare

Dr Sameer Maqbool maqboolsameer@gmail.com The healthcare system can progress only when every professional working within it is given equal respec

IPL 2026: Gujarat Titans face Chennai Super Kings, hopes to strengthen top-two chances

The landscape has shifted considerably since GT and CSK last met in Chennai on April 26, when both teams had six points after seven games each

Taiwans Lai signals continued US arms procurement

TAIPEI, May 20: Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said he would tell US President Donald Trump that Taiwan wants to continue buying US weapons, calli

Neighbour source of terrorism in world, everyone should work to rid JK of fear: LG

We must neutralize sources of terror funding JKP has laid out plan to choke drug entry routes Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 20: Lieutenant G

Jayant to attend 19th Rozgar Mela in Jammu, give letters to fresh recruits

PM to handover 51,000 job letters on May 23 Rlys, Postal Services, Banks main job givers Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, May 20: Union Minister of State fo

FM meets US Ambassador, discusses deepening India-US economic & financial ties

21NEW DELHI, May 20 : Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday met US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor, and both had discussions on deepeni

Awami League alleges targeted attacks in Bdesh

DHAKA, May 20: Awami League on Wednesday expressed serious concern over what it described as escalating targeted attacks on its leaders, activist

Sooryavanshi saga has only begun, and it promises the world

T20 cricket may not usually produce long-time memories, but some of the shots Sooryvanashi played over extra-cover against the two quick Yadavs,

MHA invites Ladakh leaders for talks but mentions no agenda in absence of written invitation

LAB says it will stick to Statehood, Sixth Schedule status MP, CEC, ex MP, former CEC also to attend May 22 meeting Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU

US Ambassador Gor meets Dr Jitendra, discusses expanding collaborations across domains

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, May 20: U.S. Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor called on Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh today and discussed ex

UN cuts Indias 2026 GDP forecast to 6.4 pc, still among fastest-growing economies

UNITED NATIONS, May 20: The United Nations has revised downward Indias economic growth forecast for 2026 to 6.4 per cent from its earlier project

Demographic strength gives BRICS countries an opportunity to shape future of work: Mandaviya

INDORE, May 20 : The demographic strength of BRICS nations allows it to shape the future of work, said Union minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Wednes

Gadkari reviews quality and maintenance work of 4,178 km national highway projects in Assam

NEW DELHI, May 20: Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday reviewed the quality and progress of maintenance work of

DB raps authorities as CT Scan machines remain uninstalled months after delivery

Poor, hapless continue to suffer immensely JPDCL, KPDCL impleaded over delay in power supply Mohinder Verma JAMMU, May 20: A Division Bench of th

Farooq calls Sidhra demolition a cruel assault on humanity

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 20: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah today strongly condemned the dem

Govt strengthens legal metrology verification infra: Joshi

21NEW DELHI, May 20: Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi on Wednesday said the government has strengthened Indias legal metrology ve

UNICEF says Bangladesh faced shortage of routine measles vaccines; warned govt at least 10 times

DHAKA, May 20: UNICEF today said Bangladesh has been facing a prolonged shortage of routine measles vaccines since last year despite repeated war

KKR stay alive in play-off race with win over MI

INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE | SOORYAVANSH BECOMES FASTEST, YOUNGEST TO REACH 500 RUNS IN A SEASON Todays Match Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings a

Sooryavanshi makes bowlers think what is going on here: Langer

The former Australian opener, who played 105 Tests, feels Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is scary for world cricket

Rupee slips 16 paise to settle at fresh lifetime low against US dollar

Mumbai, May 20: Declining for the ninth consecutive session, the rupee depreciated 16 paise to close at a fresh lifetime low of 96.86 against the

Talk about cricket: Parag slams commentators

INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE | SOORYAVANSH BECOMES FASTEST, YOUNGEST TO REACH 500 RUNS IN A SEASON Todays Match Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings a

Zuckerberg says he feels weight of Meta layoffs

In a memo to staff on May 20, Mark Zuckerberg expressed thanks to departing employees and sought to reassure those remaining

Leaders in Constitutional Positions Should Use Respectful Language: Alok Kumar

New Delhi, May 21: The controversy surrounding Rahul Gandhis remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah is intensifyi

Sooryavanshi is going to be as feared as Gayle

INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE | SOORYAVANSH BECOMES FASTEST, YOUNGEST TO REACH 500 RUNS IN A SEASON Todays Match Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings a

Unchecked Banking Fraud

The alleged multi-loan fraud that has surfaced in Bandipora is not merely a case of financial wrongdoing; it is a deeply disturbing indictment of

Simranjit Kaurs 4 Punjabi educational books released

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 20: In a proud and inspiring moment for Punjabi language and education, Simranjit Kaur, a Computer teacher at

Emergency, scams define Cong legacy: Gaurav on Rahuls traitor remark

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 20: BJP spokesperson and convenor, International Affairs, Gaurav Gupta today strongly criticized Congress MP a

GMC Anantnag bars employees from criticising Govt policies

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 20: Government Medical College (GMC) Anantnag has barred employees, officials, outsourced staff and student

Cong terms demolition at Sidhra arbitrary, inhumane

*Seeks probe by High Court Judge Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 20: Strongly criticizing the authorities for resorting to inhumane, arbitrary

AIIMS Jammu expands advanced reconstructive, hand surgery services

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 20: Department of Burns & Plastic Surgery at AIIMS Jammu is emerging as a major centre for advanced reconstruc

SMVD Hospital saves critically ill heart patient

Excelsior Correspondent KATRA, May 20: Doctors at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Narayana Superspeciality Hospital saved the life of a 55-year-old patien

Notorious criminal arrested for murderous assault

Excelsior Correspondent KATRA, May 20: Katra Police arrested a notorious criminal within hours after he attempted a murderous assault on a person

Presidential Records Act ruling: Can Donald Trump ignore the Presidential Records Act? Judge says the White House must follow the law

A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to comply with the Presidential Records Act, rejecting a Justice Department opinion that dee

Bihar cabinet approves 10.40 cr VGF to operate direct flight between Gaya Ji-Bangkok

Bihar cabinetalsoapproved747.97 cr from the Bihar Contingency Fund to improve health infrastructure in rural local bodies. Nod for private invest

SC: Animal lovers can protect strays if they take responsibility for bites

NEHUs Sociology Dept marks 50 years with national seminar

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 20: The Department of Sociology, North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Shillong, organised a two-day national semin

66 held for supply of SIMs tied to 76 frauds worth Rs 101 cr

PHE Minister breaks silence on favouritism allegations

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 20: Breaking his silence on the allegations of favouritism in the award of contracts worth nearly Rs 1,900 crore to

Shiv Sena launches Har Ghar Dogra campaign

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 20: To promote Dogra cultural heritage, Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray), J&K unit, here today, launched

Jagti migrants concern over prevailing water scarcity

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 20: In a joint meeting of Jagti inmates grave concern was expressed over the step motherly treatment meted out

Quote of the Day by clinical psychologist and author Jordan Peterson: 'Compare yourself to who...'- This powerful quote from his bestselling book 12 Rules for Life explains why so many people feel miserable today

In an era of social media comparison, Jordan Peterson's quote, Compare yourself to who you were yesterday, not to who someone else is today, offe

Police seizes 3 dumpers for illegal mining

Excelsior Correspondent SAMBA, May 20: Continuing its drive against illegal mining, Samba police has seized three dumpers in the jurisdiction of

Mission Shakti organises assistive devices distribution camp

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 20: Mission Shakti District Hub for Empowerment of Women Jammu, Department of Social Welfare J&K, in collabora

FIR Filed Against Rahul Gandhi Over Controversial Remarks

New Delhi, May 21: A complaint has been lodged against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi at the Tigri police station, following his alleged inappropri

MBSCET organizes workshop

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 20: A two-day workshop on Python Libraries was organized by the Department of Computer Science and Engineering

Under Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam Initiative, PM Modi, Meloni Plant Tree In Rome

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni planted a black mulberry plant in Rome on Wednesday.

Sweet melody in Italy triggers a bitter political war at home

Will ask for CBI probe into Twisha case, says MP CM

Envoys and theological overtures

Americas Israel stance is shaped by faith, politics and power

NVDA stock price: Nvidia earnings beat expectations again but why did NVDA stock slip after hours? Here's what you need to know

Nvidia reported strong quarterly earnings, revenue growth, and an optimistic forecast, alongside an $80 billion share repurchase plan and increas

Delhi High Court dismisses plea to deregister AAP, disqualify Arvind Kejriwal

A bench of Chief Justice D.K. Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia said the petition by Satish Kumar Aggarwal was bereft of any merit and his conten

Suvendu aides murder: Court frees man wrongly arrested by police

KG Basin: RIL wants to sort it out with Centre

French proverb of the day: 'Youth lives on hope, old age on...' - motivational lessons on how hope shapes youth and memory shapes ageing and why life feels different with age

French proverb of the day: Life naturally shifts from youthful hope for the future to older age's focus on remembrance. This proverb highlights h

A hundred years ago | Reform of Afghan coinage

BJP Leaders Slam Rahul Gandhis Remarks

New Delhi, May 21: Political tensions have escalated following remarks made by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in the Lok Sabha regarding the Prime

MCD mulling euthanasia of aggressive stray dogs following Supreme Court ruling

Officials said the civic body is planning to instate a step-wise mechanism before any decision on euthanasia is taken, with a monitoring committe

Weather Forecast and Prayer Timings for Sunday, May 21, 2026

Fajar: 4.34 am, Zohar: 12.22 pm

Satyanarayana is Chairman of Boath Agriculture Market Committee

Satyanarayana took the oath as chairman at the market committee office in Boath in Adilabad district on Wednesday.

Built to Ease Traffic, Nampallys New 15-Floor Multi-Level Parking Lies Deserted Due to Lack of Awareness

The parking complex, located close to the Hyderabad Industrial Exhibition (Numaish), did not benefit visitors during the 2026 edition.

TMC MP gets 'Y' category CISF security