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SC flags low conviction in UAPA cases, says 90% trials culminate in acquittals

Narco-terror accused from Kashmir granted bail NEW DELHI, May 18:The Supreme Court today flagged low conviction rates under the Unlawful Activiti

SKIMS students protest unrecognised degrees

250 Graduates say careers at risk Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, May 18: A group of students from Sher-e -Kashmir Institute of Medical Science

Parl Panel summons NTA chief to review reforms, paper leak

Coaching Centre founder sent to CBI custody NEW DELHI, May 18:A parliamentary panel has decided to review the implementation of reforms in the Na

India free from terror in J&K, Naxalism: Shah

JAGDALPUR (CHHATTISGARH), May 18: Union Home Minister Amit Shah today asserted that India is now by and large free from three main internal secur

CBK files chargesheet against ex-SE for DOB manipulation

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, May 18: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch J&K today filed a charge sheet against a former In-cha

Govt raises DA to 60%

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 18: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has enhanced the Dearness Allowance (DA) for Government employees and pen

US to extend waiver on sanctions for Russian oil

WASHINGTON, May 18:US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Monday that the US administration would extend for 30 days a sanctions waiver allo

Woman murdered in Bari Brahmana

Excelsior Correspondent SAMBA, May 18: A 32-year-old woman was allegedly murdered in broad daylight in Bari Brahmana area of Samba district today

Potential and Prospects of Saffron Cultivation in J&K

Dr. Banarsi Lal and Dr.Suja Nabi Qureshi kvkreasi@gmail.com Union Territory of J&K is endowed with ample natural resources including soil, water,

US pharma co denied patent on hepatitis C combo therapy

1.1 crore craft workers earn below min wage

FIR filed against 2 Punjab cops for making dead man 'give statement'

Tourist killed as elephant falls on her at Karnataka forest camp

Quote of the Day by Viktor Frankl: 'Everything can be taken from a man but one thing...'-Man's Search for Meaning author's powerful quote about human freedom in a world filled with uncertainty

Viktor Frankl's words offer enduring hope. He survived Nazi concentration camps, losing his family. Even in extreme hardship, he found that peopl

A hundred years ago | Rubber stealing in Singapore

Barcelona wins in Lewandowski's farewell, Sevilla avoids relegation despite loss to Real Madrid

Barcelona announced May 16 that the 37-year-old Lewandowski was leaving after four seasons.

Yogi: If there's space crunch, offer namaz in shifts, but not on roads

'Kriti Sanon is F*****G hot': Rashmika Mandanna gushes over co-star; shrugs off Shahid Kapoor as he wraps his arm around her

At the Cocktail 2 song launch in Mumbai, Rashmika Mandanna praised her co-star Kriti Sanon on stage. However, Rashmika shrugged off Shahid when h

Illegals detected and deleted, will now be deported: Suvendu

Neymar picked for Brazils World Cup squad despite doubts on fitness

Neymar is Brazil's all-time top goal-scorer with 79 but has struggled to return to top fitness since he tore his left ACL in October 2023

Two suspects in shooting at San Diego mosque dead, police source says

Authorities earlier said they believe multiple people have been shot at the Islamic Centre about 9 miles (14 km) north of downtown San Diego

Rajnath lands in Vietnam to boost defence ties, BrahMos sale may figure in talks

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Sqn Ldr Saanya makes history, becomes IAF's first woman Cat-A qualified flying instructor

Church Leaders Initiate Peace Efforts Amidst Tensions in Manipur

Imphal, May 19: Amid escalating tensions between the Kuki and Naga communities in Manipur, church leaders have launched significant peace restora

Govt assigns ARAI to carry out study on impact of E25 fuel on existing vehicles

New emblem of Rajasthan Assembly reflects constitutional values, cultural identity

The emblems launch marked the completion of 75 years of establishment of the State Assembly

Quote of the Day by Albert Einstein: 'If you can't explain it to a six year old...'- World's Greatest scientist's timeless quote about knowledge still explains why simplicity matters most

Albert Einstein's enduring quote, If you can't explain it to a six year old, you don't understand it yourself, highlights that true intelligence

Fertiliser subsidy bill may surge to Rs 2.4 lakh cr in FY27

Efforts on to resolve boundary issue: Hek

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 18: Senior BJP leader and MLA AL Hek on Monday said the Assam-Meghalaya interstate boundary dispute is being addres

SGH resident petitions PM over alleged DSC recruitment scam

From Our Correspondent BAGHMARA, May 18: A resident of South Garo Hills, Jhonprizebirth Sangma, has petitioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi alleg

Education shrinking in Mlayas rural habitats

By Our Special Correspondent SHILLONG, May 18: Samanong village, located hardly 18 kilometres from the West Jaintia Hills district headquarter of

Lesson of the day by Heraclitus: 'Couples are wholes and not wholes, what agrees disagrees, the concordant is...' - the philosopher of change teaches about lifes contradictions and why everything is connected through opposites

Lesson of the day by Heraclitus: Ancient Greek philosopher Heraclitus taught that life's contradictions, like joy and sadness, are deeply connect

SP urges GPS use as bike thefts rise in EKH

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 18: Amid a spike in motorcycle thefts in East Khasi Hills, Superintendent of Police Vivek Syiem has urged two-wheel

NEET leak: CBI arrests coaching centre founder

Politicial decision must on cut-off for mid-term polls under the simultaneous election system: Joint Parliamentary Committee chairman

P.P. Choudhary says Presidents Rule can also be applied for the remainder of the term.

HYC alleges quota policy violation at city college

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 18: The Hynniewtrep Youth Council (HYC) on Monday petitioned the Directorate of Higher and Technical Education, all

55 dead in 1st month of Char Dham yatra

Judicial panel submits report on judge Varma

SC bench slams own court ruling denying bail to Umar

Trump says delaying Iran attack at request of Gulf leaders

Donald Trump said he had further instructed them to be prepared to go forward with a full, large scale assault of Iran, on a moments notice, in t

Maharashtra Focuses on Improving Health Services Quality

Mumbai, May 19: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis emphasized the need for the state government to effectively implement various centra

Why is Iran using Bitcoin (BTC) for the 'Hormuz Safe' shipping insurance system in the Strait of Hormuz amid US-Iran tensions?

Bitcoin (BTC USD) shipping insurance Iran explained: Iran is reportedly launching a bitcoin-backed maritime insurance service, Hormuz Safe, for v

GHMC to Move SC to Vacate Stay Order

The GHMC has also in place a zero park intrusion policy for executing projects around KBR Park.

Gender, caregiving, the law in Indian research funding

The structural gender gaps in Indias research ecosystem must be addressed

African proverb of the day: 'You can win a woman with lies but you cannot...' Life lessons on deception, relationships, human behavior, and timeless warning about why false promises and flattery will not guarantee long-term commitment

African proverb of the day highlights how deception may create early attraction but cannot sustain real relationships. The proverb from the Comor

'Arre yaar mai apne bare mai...': Salman Khan clarifies after his alone vs lonely social media post goes viral

Salman Khan clarified his recent social media post about loneliness, assuring fans he is not alone due to his family, friends, and supporters. Th

Did Elon Musk lose his landmark OpenAI lawsuit? Jury delivers swift verdict-here's what you need to know

A California jury has rejected Elon Musk's lawsuit against Sam Altman and OpenAI. Musk claimed OpenAI abandoned its nonprofit mission for profit.

Strategic spark in India-South Korea defence ties

Expanding defence cooperation will reflect shared regional security priorities

Manipur National Highway closed over 'missing persons'

Truckers face hardship on NH-2 in Manipur as Kukis and Nagas impose a bandh and economic blockade. The protest stems from missing persons followi

Supreme Court Halts Tree Felling in KBR Park Eco-Sensitive Zone; H-CITI Flyover Works Stalled

The H-CITI plan involves the construction of several structures, flyovers and underpasses, to relieve traffic congestion in the Jubilee Hills are

Ghaziabad Espionage case: NIA files report against five juveniles

The National Investigation Agency has filed a report on five juveniles involved in a Pakistan-linked terror plot. The plot aimed to spy on sensit

Remainder of the term after fall of governments under One Nation, One Election will be decided in consultation with parties: JPC Chairman

P.P. Choudhary, Chairman of Joint Parliamentary Committee on One Nation, One Election, says Presidents Rule can also be applied for the remainder

Major Conference on National Security and Development Strategy to be Held in New Delhi on May 19

New Delhi, May 19: A significant conference featuring senior military officials and experts is set to take place in New Delhi. The event will foc

Kochis new sewage treatment system awaiting govt. nod

CBI makes 10th arrest in NEET-UG 2026 paper leak: 'Another key accused' from Maha's Latur

Central Bureau of Investigation apprehended Professor Shivaraj Motegaonkar, owner of RCC Coaching Institute, in the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak inves

Waiting for the storm: On weather events, Indias vulnerability

Despite the predictability of weather events, India remains vulnerable

Printing of 2.8 crore first-volume textbooks completed: KBPS

Gujarat Governor Completes Online Self-Enumeration for 2027 Census

Gandhinagar, May 19: Gujarat has made history by launching the countrys first fully digital census process. On Monday, Governor Acharya Devvrat c

Exciting Job Opportunities in Government Schools: Walk-In Interviews for 26 Positions

New Delhi, May 19: The Directorate of Education for the Union Territories of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu has announced a fantastic o

RBI likely to pay a big dividend to Centre

Economists estimate the surplus transfer-often referred to as the central bank's dividend to the government-in the range of Rs 2.7 lakh crore to

SC questions its own verdict denying bail to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam

The Supreme Court has voiced strong concerns regarding the denial of bail to activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam. Judges highlighted that eve

BCCI not a public authority, doesn't fall under RTI: CIC

The Central Information Commission has ruled the Board of Control for Cricket in India is not a public authority. This reverses a previous 2018 d

Karnataka Government Celebrates Three Years in Power Amidst Opposition Criticism

Bengaluru, May 19: The Karnataka government is set to celebrate its three-year tenure with a grand event named Progressive Karnataka in Tumakuru,

US turns down fresh Iranian peace proposal and warns of potential hostilities resumption, reports Axios

Iran submitted a new proposal to revive nuclear talks. Senior US officials state it lacks meaningful progress. Washington is considering diplomat

Improving efficiency of fertilizer use in India

The more fertilizers we use, the more they deplete the soils organic matter and its holding capacity for water and nutrients, threatening crop yi

Luxury car segment has massive headroom for growth in India

Tenders Flooded for 76 Integrated Schools as Telangana Greenlights Mega Education Infrastructure

The government presented a Budget outlay of 3,24,234 crore for FY2026-27, with a strong emphasis on long-term asset creation through investments

YSRCP stages novel protest in Vizag against fuel price hike

Aaron Rais long grind to The Wanamaker

Aaron Rai secured the 2026 PGA Championship title with a remarkable final round. His victory at Aronimink Golf Club marked a significant achievem

Tragic Incident at Dubare Camp Claims Life of Tamil Nadu Tourist

Madikeri, May 19: A tragic incident occurred at the Dubare Elephant Camp in Karnataka, where a female tourist from Tamil Nadu lost her life durin

A new political trajectory in Bihar

All is not well among the NDA allies in the State

Trump says holding off on Iran attack planned at request of Gulf leaders

President Donald Trump announced on social media Monday that a planned military strike on Iran, scheduled for Tuesday, has been postponed. He sta

Tensions Rise in Lucknow Over Demolition Controversy, Lawyers Accuse Police of Brutality

Lucknow, May 19: Tensions escalated in Lucknow following the demolition of illegal chambers and shops outside the district court, ordered by the

Rising Tensions Between the U.S. and Iran Following Trumps New Warning

Washington, May 19: President Donald Trump has issued a new warning to Iran after a meeting with senior officials from his national security team

Telangana Set for Infrastructure Boom: Capital Expenditure Outlay Surges by 30% to 47,267 Crore

The CAG analysis showed that 20 states together utilised 7.92 lakh crore, 77.23 per cent of their combined budgeted capital expenditure of 10.26

Elections to 17 Maharashtra Council seats on June 18

The newly elected members will serve a full six-year term while the Nagpur MLC will serve the remaining term till January 1, 2028

Controversy Erupts Over Newlyweds Death in Bhopal: SIT Investigation Launched Amid Allegations of Cover-Up

Bhopal, May 19: A significant controversy has arisen following the death of 33-year-old Twisha Sharma in Bhopal. Allegations of dowry harassment,

Chinese Proverb of the Day: When sleeping women wake Life lessons on empowerment, confidence, perception, transformation and why action speaks louder than words

Chinese Proverb of the Day highlights the meaning of When sleeping women wake, mountains move. The saying reflects the strength, influence, and t

NITI backs 5% GST slab for R&D procurement

Niti Aayog suggests bringing back a 5% GST rate for research and development purchases. This move aims to boost usable funds for research institu

Haryana Cabinet clears industrial policy, rules to curb vehicular pollution

The policy aims to draw fresh investments worth 5 lakh crore, create 10 lakh jobs, and boost the States export figures over the next five years

The Titanmaker

Control with the ball, crucial lower-order runs, and composure under pressure Holder has changed the rhythm of Titans season. Now, they look lik

Tamil Nadu Farmers Seek Consultation Ahead of Agricultural Budget

Tiruchi, May 19: Farmers across Tamil Nadu are hopeful that the newly elected government, led by the TVK party, will continue the tradition of pr

Deepak Singla Granted 24-Hour Transit Remand in Bank Fraud Case

New Delhi, May 19: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Aam Aadmi Party leader Deepak Singla in connection with a bank fraud case involv

Psychology says women who constantly try to impress everyone at work and home arent attention seeking, they may be carrying the weight of perfection pressure to be The Perfect Woman

The psychology behind women constantly trying to impress others suggests that the behavior is often shaped by social conditioning, pressure to ap

Officials step up efforts to control stray dog menace inTiruvallur

Man arrested for killing his mother in Mysuru district

Inquiry committee probing allegations against Justice Varma submits report to Speaker

Report to be presented to both Houses of Parliament in due course, say officials

Man found dead at building site in Maduravoyal, two detained

Punjab CM Criticizes Central Government Over Rising Prices and Unannounced Lockdown

Patna, May 19: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann launched a sharp attack on the central government led by the Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday,