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Nike Pegasus 42: Builds on its legacy

The Pegasus 42 is a dependable old friend. It just isnt quite the training partner it used to be

Oil India will change the narrative of its production in the next 18 months with ramped up infra, says Ranjit Rath

As for exploration, the Oil India chief mentioned they intend to drill 100 wells in the current financial year.

Iran-Israel war LIVE: U.S. pins hopes on mediator Pakistan in push to end Iran war

NATO allies to sound out U.S. top diplomat after Trump's Iran ire

Gujarat Titans Achieve Record Victory in IPL History

Ahmedabad, May 22: In a stunning display, the Gujarat Titans (GT) triumphed over the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by 89 runs in the 66th match of IP

Experts clarify the link between screen time and autism

As conversations around autism and screen exposure grow online, doctors caution against oversimplified claims that screen time directly causes au

Severe Heat Wave Triggers Orange Alert in Delhi-NCR as Temperatures Soar Above 45C

New Delhi, May 22: Residents of Delhi-NCR are grappling with extreme heat and a heatwave warning issued by the India Meteorological Department (I

For pregnant women in Chennais tenements, summer offers no escape

After spending hours in dangerous heat, they return to homes that trap warmth and allow no recovery. Their bodies never get the chance to recuper

Googles new Information Agents are a privacy and web infrastructure problem

In terms of what people ask AI agents, we have only scratched the surface

East Bengal Ends 22-Year Drought, Clinches Title in ISL 2025-26

Kolkata, May 22: East Bengals long wait of 22 years came to an end on Thursday. In the Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26, East Bengal defeated In

U.S. pins hopes on mediator Pakistan in push to end Iran war

A ceasefire on April 8 halted the war launched weeks earlier by the United States and Israel, but negotiation efforts, including historic face to

Telangana, Andhra Pradesh weather today: Hyderabad hits seasons highest temperature, Vizag and Kurnool to see extreme heatwave

Telangana and Andhra Pradesh are battling severe heatwaves, with Hyderabad recording its highest temperature this season. Many districts in both

CJIs cockroaches comment & clarification: Oral remarks and institutional limits

Chief Justice Surya Kants cockroaches remark from the bench on May 15, and the clarification that followed, have revived a question the Supreme C

US pins hopes on mediator Pakistan in push to end Iran war

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio voiced hope of progress on ending the war with Iran, as he looked to Pakistani mediators to help advance effort

Gujarat Valsad water crisis worsens, villagers descend 45-foot wells to fetch drinking water

Western Railway CPRO Vineet Abhishek on Bandra East anti-encroachment drive

Tragic Bus Accident on Agra-Lucknow Expressway Claims Lives of Driver and Conductor

Firozabad, May 22: A tragic accident occurred on the Agra-Lucknow Expressway late Thursday night, resulting in the deaths of a bus driver and con

Donald Trump says sending 5,000 more troops to Poland, stirring confusion about U.S. presence in Europe

The Trump administration has said it was reducing levels in Europe by about 5,000 troops, and U.S. officials confirmed about 4,000 service member

Leaders Pay Tribute to Raja Ram Mohan Roy on His Birth Anniversary

New Delhi, May 22: The birth anniversary of social reformer and founder of the Brahmo Samaj, Raja Ram Mohan Roy, is being celebrated today. On th

'Vande Mataram' from top of the world: BSF's first all-women team conquers Everest

Is Donald Trump doling out taxpayer funds to President's supporters convicted of attacking US Capitol?

The money would come from a nearly $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund, intended to compensate people who claim, like Donald Trump, they were ma

Amethi Police Destroys 2.5 Crore Worth of Drugs in Major Operation

Amethi, May 22: In a significant crackdown on narcotics, the Amethi police have destroyed a large quantity of illegal drugs valued at 2.5 crore.

Work from beach in Goa: CM Pramod Sawant adds startup to sun, sand, sea at Shackathon 2026

Tensions Rise in Mexico Over New U.S. Immigration Orders

Mexico City, May 22: President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico has announced that her government is analyzing the impact of new orders from the Unite

100 is just a number...let rupee depreciate or reserves will bleed out: 16th Finance Commission chief Arvind Panagariyas advice to RBI

Arvind Panagariya, Chairman of the 16th Finance Commission, advises the Reserve Bank of India to allow the Indian rupee to weaken. He believes ag

Rustam Nabiev, Ex-Russian Soldier Who Lost Both Legs Becomes First Person To Climb Everest Using Only Arms

Rustam Nabiev becomes the first double amputee to climb Mount Everest using only his arms without prosthetics.

Scapias $63M fundraise; Premium ice cream brand Papacream

Travel-fintech startup Scapia has raised $63 million in a fresh round of funding led by General Catalyst. Papacream was built around the idea tha

Woman Built AI Tool At Meta. Weeks Later, She Was Laid Off Too

Meta 8,000 Job Cuts: According to an internal memo, Meta's Head of People said the company wants flatter teams and smaller AI-focused groups.

Rajnath inaugurates Indian War Memorial in Seoul, calls it a 'fitting tribute to Indian troops' valour, sacrifice during Korean War

Hotpot Horror: Chinese Woman's Food Pipe Burned After Eating Extremely Hot Meal

A 42-year-old Chinese woman developed an 8cm oesophageal ulcer after hurriedly swallowing extremely hot hotpot food, highlighting the hidden dang

Bad Timing: Trump Says Iran War May Keep Him From Son's Wedding

Donald Trump Jr, 48, is set to tie the knot for the second time this weekend, marrying Bettina Anderson in the Bahamas, US media reported.

Kyle Busch net worth: Will NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 be postponed or canceled?

Kyle Busch death: NASCAR champion was thought to have had a sinus cold While racing May 10 at Watkins Glen, Busch radioed his team requesting a s

Aditya Birla Group bets big on IPL boom, says media rights frenzy is far from over

Aditya Birla Group sees strong future growth for Indian sports. The group believes IPL media rights will keep increasing in value. This is despit

Kunhalikutty on Indias first AI ministry in Keralam: Emerging tech will disrupt older systems

Iran has destroyed roughly $1 billion worth of US Reaper drones

Iran has destroyed at least 24 MQ-9 Reaper drones operated by the US since the war began, with total losses possibly reaching 30, according to a

Gold price crashes: Silver, gold rate fall big. What to expect in June?

Gold rate has been in volatile mode even as oil prices have jumped as investors doubted the prospects of a breakthrough in U.S.-Iran peace talks.

Over 400 Gaza Flotilla Activists Deported To Turkey From Israel, Sparks Criticism

About 420 activists departed Israel on planes bound for Turkey, where they landed Thursday evening in Istanbul.

USA, Stop It: Huge Protest At New US Consulate In Greenland

Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen and a series of other politicians said that they had declined invitations to attend the opening

Shrinking shared spaces in a growing cityscape

Hyderabad is building upward at breakneck speed. But amid gated communities, flyovers and glass towers, the citys shared public life is quietly s

Iran nimbler at rebuilding drones, missile capabilities than US expected: Report

US intelligence indicates Iran is rapidly rebuilding its drone production capabilities, exceeding anticipated timelines. This swift reconstitutio

Latest News Live Updates: SpaceX scrubs launch of upgraded Starship from Texas, to retry Friday

US Depleted Nearly Half of Pentagons Missile Defence Interceptor Stock Defending Israel During Iran War: Report

The imbalance will likely be exacerbated if fighting restarts, the report citing the US official said.

As tech hiring hits a pause

The demand for the Indian tech talent, predominantly concentrated in Bengaluru, seems to beon a downward slope.Once a lucrative sector for aspira

In Final IPL 2026 Game, Entire CSK Team Punished Over Code Of Conduct Breach

Ruturaj Gaikwad-led Chennai Super Kings were given a hefty penalty by the IPL Governing Council after their last game of the 2026 season against

Calcutta HC orders setting up SIT of CBI to probe hushing up charges in R G Kar rape-murder case

The Bench said that, considering the social ramifications of the gruesome incident, a three-member SIT would look into charges of evidence destru

Mental Disorders Leading Cause Of Disability, Surpassing Cardiovascular Disease, Cancer: Study

NEW DELHI, May 22: The worlds burden of mental disorders have more than doubled since 1990, and they are now the leading cause of disability glob

Pathankot Man Sends Live Feed Of Forces Movement To Pakistan-Based Handlers; Arrested

Chandigarh/Pathankot, May 21: A resident of Punjabs Pathankot was arrested on charges of spying for Pakistan-based handlers, police said on Thurs

LG Chairs High-Level Meeting For Establishment Of International Museum Of Goddess At Katra

Jammu, May 21: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday evening chaired a high-level meeting to discuss the establishment of

Chandrayaan-3 receives 2026 AIAA Goddard Astronautics Award

India's Chandrayaan-3 mission has earned the prestigious 2026 Goddard Astronautics Award from the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronaut

Govt weighing steps to check current account deficit: Piyush Goyal

Trump to deploy 5,000 troops to Poland post Karol Nawrocki's election as President

President Trump announced an additional 5,000 US troops would be sent to Poland, citing the election of President Karol Nawrocki. This decision r

Hormuz closure threatens recession rivaling 2008, Rapidan Energy Group says

Rapidan Energy Group warns that if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed through August, the world economy could face a downturn approaching the se

Noel, Chandra set to hold talks ahead of Tata Sons board meet

Tata Trusts chairman Noel Tata and Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran will meet soon. They will discuss important issues before a key Tata Sons

Morning Digest: Ladakh leaders, including Sonam Wangchuk, to meet Home Ministry officials today; take forward reforms, PM tells Ministers, and more

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Republicans call off vote on Iran war resolution that was on verge of passing

The House had scheduled a vote on a war powers resolution, brought by Democrats, that would rein in Mr. Trump's military campaign

Quote of the Day by The Beatles' member Paul McCartney: 'For you know that it's a fool who plays...'- How Paul McCartneys iconic Hey Jude lyric became one of musics most emotional lessons about loneliness and vulnerability

Paul McCartney's Hey Jude offers a timeless message about the dangers of emotional detachment. The song's lyric, For you know that it's a fool wh

Asked To Do Commentary Minutes After My Brother's Cremation: Ex-India Star

Former India cricketer Laxman Sivaramakrishnan, who retired from commentary two months ago, has shared another story of his emotional ordeal.

SpaceX tries to launch bigger version of Starship but hits series of last-minute problems

SpaceX's massive Starship rocket launch was halted just before liftoff on Thursday. Technical problems with the launch pad at Starbase in Texas c

Lakshmi could have been a child bride

Teenage girls across five villages in Uttar Pradeshs Chandauli district are resisting child marriage, supported by frontline government workers w

Elon Musk's SpaceX Postpones Highly Anticipated Starship Launch

Elon Musk's SpaceX postponed the highly anticipated launch of its upgraded Starship megarocket, calling off Thursday's test after multiple countd

SpaceX scrubs May 21 launch of Starship V3 from Texas

Starship V3, uncrewed and featuring dozens of upgrades tailored for rapid Starlink satellite launches and NASA moon missions, was to be a key tes

Nangkiew Irat SC stun leaders Langsning FC 3-1 in thriller

By Our Reporter Shillong, May 21: Nangkiew Irat SC recharged their interest in the 5th Meghalaya State League with a stunning 3-1 victory over La

East Bengal crowned champions of ISL

Kolkata, May 21: East Bengal FC were crowned champions of the Indian Super League for the very first time here on Thursday, ending a 22-year-old

GERMANY RECALLS NEUER OUT OF RETIREMENT FOR WC

Berlin, May 21: Veteran goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has been coaxed out of retirement for the World Cup by Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann. The 40-ye

Neymar suffers fresh injury setback before World Cup

Rio de Janeiro, May 21: Neymar has suffered a new injury scare less than a month before Brazils opening match of the FIFA World Cup against Moroc

HLOZEK RETURNS FROM INJURY IN CZECH REPUBLICS WC SQUAD

Prague, May 21: Attacking midfielder Adam Hlozek of Hoffenheim has recovered from a long-term injury to be included in the preliminary Czech Repu

Chinese Proverb of the Day: 'A gentleman would rescue a man trapped in a well, but he...'- Life lessons by the ancient chinese proverb that teaches why compassion must always be guided by common sense

A Chinese proverb teaches that true compassion involves helping others wisely, not recklessly. A gentleman rescues someone from a well but avoids

Guntur School Students Meet Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan

New Delhi, May 22: A delegation of school students from Guntur district in Andhra Pradesh met Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan at the Vice Presi

Pink actor weighs gap between influencers and actors

Actor Raashul Tandon, known for roles in films like Pink, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Kahaani and Heropanti, has spoken about the growing trend of casting

PM Modi Gifts Odisha Artifacts to Norwegian Royal Family, CM Majhi Celebrates Cultural Pride

Bhubaneswar, May 22: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi expressed gratitude on behalf of the people of Odisha towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Pritam denies plagiarism claims over Cocktail 2 song Mashooqa

Music composer Pritam Chakraborty has denied plagiarism allegations over the song Mashooqa from the upcoming film Cocktail 2. The controversy beg

Minotaur jolts Cannes with Putin-era Russia tale

Russian director Andrey Zvyagintsev made a powerful return to the Cannes Film Festival with his new film Minotaur, a crime drama that explores mu

Bollywood actors, front from left, Siddharth Jadhav, Jitendra Joshi, Riteish Deshmukh, Genelia Deshmukh, Bhagyashree and Fardeen Khan

Bollywood actors, front from left, Siddharth Jadhav, Jitendra Joshi, Riteish Deshmukh, Genelia Deshmukh, Bhagyashree and Fardeen Khan during the

Rajat Patidar Fit to Lead RCB Against SRH, Confirms Cricket Director Mo Bobat

Hyderabad, May 22: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) cricket director Mo Bobat confirmed on Friday that captain Rajat Patidar is fit to play in t

US, Iran In Intense Indirect Talks For Drafting Final Agreement: Report

Iran War: According to the report, the two sides are currently exchanging messages and draft texts. An Iranian official earlier told Al Jazeera t

Punjab Government Accused of Using Ballot Papers Instead of EVMs in Local Elections

New Delhi, May 22: Central Minister and BJP leader Ravneet Singh Bittu has made serious allegations against the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government

Empowering the Youth: LG Manoj Sinha Highlights the Importance of Nutrition

Jammu, May 22: Manoj Sinha, the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, laid the foundation stone for the Akshaya Patra centralized kitchen fac

Gujarat Titans knock CSK out of IPL play-off race with 89-run victory

AHMEDABAD, May 21: Gujarat Titans bankable top order laid the groundwork for a dominating 89-run win over Chennai Super Kings here on Thursday, t

Prime Minister Modi Honored with Prestigious AgriCola Medal by FAO

Barabanki, May 22: Progressive farmer and Padma Shri awardee Ramsaran Verma from Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, expressed his joy over Prime Minister

Will remove vendors, move in-house: NTA

Trump-Xi summit and its impact

Harsha Kakar kakarharsha@gmail.com The much-awaited summit between the leaders of the worlds two most powerful nations has concluded. Trumps team

India Urges Strengthening of BRICS Counter-Terrorism Body

New Delhi, May 22: Siby George, Secretary (West) in the Ministry of External Affairs, expressed Indias concerns regarding cross-border terrorism

Trump peace board Gaza envoy warns imperfect ceasefire risks being permanent

Gaza remains gripped by daily violence as Israeli strikes continue, with both the military and Hamas accusing one another of violating the truce

Jwala Gutta Accuses VK Verma of Sabotaging Her Career

New Delhi, May 22: Former Indian badminton star Jwala Gutta believes her career could have soared higher if she had received consistent instituti

Falta votes 'without fear' for first time in years, records 88% turnout

Indriya launches Customers Own Gold Exchange Programme

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 21: As conversations around responsible gold consumption in the country gain momentum, Indriya, Aditya Birla J

Impact of West Asia War on Indias Energy Supply

Vijay Hashia iamvhashia@gmail.com The ramifications of West Asia war are manifold, impacting Indian households, industries, transport networks, a

AM Hyundai organizes business meet with Taxi Association

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 21: Aimed to bring together the leading fleet owners and Taxi Operators a business meet organized by the AM Hy

Sudden Weather Change in Shimla Causes Discomfort for Tourists and Locals

Shimla, May 22: The weather in Himachal Pradesh has unexpectedly shifted, leaving both residents and tourists feeling the heat. Traditionally kno

Heritage Cafeteria-cum-Library opens at Mubarak Mandi

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 21: The Heritage Cafeteria Cum Restaurant with Library at the historic Mubarak Mandi complex in Jammu opened t

Child Protection: A collective responsibility for a safer future

Mohammad Hanief m.hanief@gmail.com Children are the foundation of every society and the hope of every nation. Their safety, education, emotional