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Jason Collins, NBA's First Openly Gay Player, Dies at 47 of Brain Cancer

Collins had been diagnosed with Stage 4 glioblastoma, which has an extremely low survival rate. He was 47.

Boy Beaten To Death For Plucking Lemons From Tree In Bihar: Cops

According to villagers, a dispute erupted after the boy plucked lemons from the tree of the accused. The incident occurred at Sakrawa village in

Exclusive: Satellite Image Confirms Pak May Be Shielding Iran's Military Aircraft

Iran sent multiple aircraft including a reconnaissance and intelligence plane to Pakistan's Nur Khan airbase soon after US President Donald Trump

Rangasamy to be sworn-in as CM today

In the 30 member-Legislative Assembly, the AINRC has won 12 seats, its allies, BJP four and one each by the AIADMK and LJK

UK's Starmer Defiant as Calls for His Resignation Grow and Several Ministers Quit

Embattled PM wins support As Cabinet members left 10 Downing Street, some voiced their support for the embattled prime minister.

Born A Month Ago, 4 Cheetah Cubs Found Dead In Kuno National Park

Four cheetah cubs born in April were found dead in Kuno National Park with partially eaten carcasses.

Quote of the day by Friedrich Nietzsche: 'All things are subject to interpretation, whichever interpretation prevails at a given time is...' - life lessons by German philosopher on understanding interpretation, power and why truth depends on perspective

Quote of the day by Friedrich Nietzsche: Friedrich Nietzsche's philosophy posits that interpretation, not objective truth, shapes our understandi

After PM Modi's Appeal, Delhi Chief Minister Curbs Official Vehicles

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta said that she herself, her Cabinet colleagues, BJP MLAs, public representatives, officers and Delhi government departments w

With ceasefire talks stalled, Trump and Hegseth claim 'control' over Iran and Strait of Hormuz

Kuwait alleges Iran attempted an attack on Bubiyan Island. This incident occurs as U.S. President Trump visits China. Tensions are high in the Pe

Dont need any help with Iran: Trumps bold remark ahead of meeting Friend Xi, departs for China

India books phosphate fertilizer at 40% above pre-war prices

India has contracted diammonium phosphate (DAP) fertilizer at prices nearly 40% higher than pre-war levels as the Middle East conflict disrupts s

Power Cut in Over 80 Areas of Bhopal Today 13 May

Bhopal, May 13 (Udaipur Kiran) Power supply will remain affected in more than 80 areas of Bhopal on Tuesday due to scheduled maintenance and ele

French hantavirus patient is critically ill, on artificial lung as total cases grow to 11

The outbreak has now reached 11 total reported cases, 9 of which have been confirmed

US Court halts order finding new Trump tariffs unlawful for now

A federal appeals court has put a hold on a ruling that found President Donald Trump's global tariffs unlawful. This means importers will continu

Going To Do Whatever Is Necessary: Trump On Russian Oil Waiver

The United States had eased sanctions on Russian oil in mid-March to counteract global oil shortages resulting from the closure of the Strait of

Which Way Will AIADMK Rebels Turn? Trust Vote For Vijay Is EPS Battleground

The majority mark in the Tamil Nadu assembly is 118 and Vijay's TVK currently has 107 MLAs, as Vijay resigned one of the two seats he contested f

Trump Heads To China For High-Stakes Talks With Xi On Tehran, Taiwan And Trade

When the leaders of the globe's two economic powerhouses meet, they are set to tackle a loaded agenda, from US arms transfers to Taiwan, Beijing'

How A Hostel Owner In Rajasthan's Sikar Helped Unravel NEET Paper Leak

The guess paper had an amazing strike rate -- 135 questions had matched originals. The hostel owner and the chemistry teacher then decided to app

Hindustan Zinc Signs MoU with Group Nirmal for Zinc Wire Plant in Bhilwara Zinc Park

Udaipur, May 13 (Udaipur Kiran) Hindustan Zinc Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Group Nirmal for setting up a zinc wi

Trump set to meet with Xi in Beijing as war and inflation weigh on his presidency

President Donald Trump is in Beijing for a state visit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. The leaders will discuss trade, aiming to sign deals for A

Why S&P 500, Nasdaq dropped while Dow Jones gained today - US stock market mixed close explained

S&P 500, Nasdaq and Dow Jones on May 12: US stocks closed mixed as tech momentum cooled amid rising energy prices and fresh inflation data. The S

U.S. Stock Market IPO: KKR-backed ambulance giant GMR makes debut raises $478.7 million, down from originally proposed $797.9 million

U.S. IPO: Emergency medical services provider GMR Solutions slashed the valuation target of its U.S. initial public offering to about $3.3 billio

NEET Paper Reached Rajasthan From Nashik Via Haryana, Reveals Probe

NEET Paper Leak: According to police, the PDF had two sets of Chemistry and Biology. So, 45 questions of Chemistry and 90 questions of Biology we

Two NSCN(K) Cadres Killed in Arunachal Encounter

Itanagar, May 13: The NSCN (K) faction, led by Ang Mai, has reported the deaths of two of its senior cadres following an alleged shooting by secu

Donald Trump-Xi Jinping meeting date, venue: Key takeaways, highlights, what to know

Donald Trump is scheduled to arrive in Beijing on Wednesday ahead of his meetings on Thursday and Friday. Trup and Xi Jinping are due to visit th

Quote of the day by Aristotle: 'Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting...' - life lessons on love, unity, relationships and why emotional bonds go beyond physical attraction by father of logic and founder of the Lyceum

Quote of the day by Aristotle: The ancient Greek philosopher, defined love as a single soul inhabiting two bodies. This concept highlights deep e

Rajasthan Mens and Womens Lacrosse Teams Reach Federation Cup Final Again

Udaipur, May 13 (Udaipur Kiran) Rajasthans mens and womens lacrosse teams have entered the final of the Third Federation Cup Lacrosse Championsh

Samuels hat-trick sends Langsning through to next round

By Our Reporter Shillong, May 12: Langsning FC wrapped up the last available spot in the Top 8 with a 5-0 victory against Lumphyrnai Sohphoh FC a

PIMS City Hospital Launches South Rajasthans First Digital PET CT Scan Facility

Udaipur, May 13 (Udaipur Kiran) PIMS City Hospital has launched South Rajasthans first and only advanced DIGITAL PET CT Scan machine, marking a

Spain coach backs Nico Williams to recover in time for 2026 WC

Madrid, May 12: Spain coach Luis de la Fuente on Tuesday expressed confidence that winger Nico Williams would recover in time for the World Cup f

GBH Hospitals Celebrate Nurses Day with Honour and Gratitude

Udaipur, May 13 (Udaipur Kiran) International Nurses Day was celebrated with enthusiasm and emotion at GBH American Hospital and GBH General and

Rahul 'strongly dissents' on next CBI director's selection; talks concluded in just 5 minutes

Rahul Gandhi registered a strong dissent against the CBI director selection process, calling it a iased exercise and a mere formality. He allege

Rajasthan Cracks Down on Illegal Liquor Trade, Over 2.8 Lakh Litres of Wash Destroyed

Udaipur, May 13 (Udaipur Kiran) Under a special enforcement drive launched to curb the illegal manufacture, storage, transportation and sale of

Where is Melania Trump? U.S First Lady is not travelling to China accompanying Donald Trump

US President Donald Trump told the media that among the several items for discussions with China, trade would be a key focus area.

Cannes Film Festival begins in France

The red carpet has been rolled out at the 79th Cannes Film Festival in the South of France. The French Riviera festival beginning Tuesday will in

Vin Diesel to executive produce Fast & Furious series

A Fast & Furious TV series is in development at Peacock, with Vin Diesel attached as executive producer. He announced the project at the NBCUnive

Jacqueline Fernandez steps back in money laundering case

Actor Jacqueline Fernandez on Tuesday withdrew her application before Delhis Patiala House Court seeking permission to become an approver in the

Bradley Cooper, Bautista join Bong Joon Hos animation film

Oscar-winning filmmaker Bong Joon Ho, known for Parasite, has revealed a star-studded voice cast for his upcoming 3D animated film Ally. The line

Containing war impact on growth, current account: PMO stitching up plan to boost foreign fund flow

Officials at both the finance ministry and Niti Aayog are identifying economic opportunities presented by the Iran conflict, as well as gauging t

Inflation in drivers seat likely to stall discretionary spend

While consumer demand had started improving over the past four months after a prolonged slowdown, rising crude oil prices, supply disruptions and

Jason Collins cause of death explained: Former NBA center and first openly gay player dies at 47 after brain cancer battle

Jason Collins, the former NBA center, has died at 47 after battling glioblastoma. Collins, who came out in 2013, was celebrated for his courage a

Iran war sparks shipping fuel fears

BANGKOK, May 12: The Iran war and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz have triggered a major crisis in the global shipping industry by disrupting

Iran war conflict loom over TrumpXi summit talks

WASHINGTON, May 12: US President Donald Trump is heading to Beijing for talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping amid rising tensions over the Ira

Tata Power Q4 PAT up 8%, revenue down 8%, dividend at 2.50 per share

Praveer Sinha, CEO and Managing Director, Tata Power, said, This quarter and year reflect our sustained focus on creating long-term value through

Contemporary relevance of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji

Prof K S Chandrasekar vc@clujammu.ac.in Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh, writes Prof. Karamjeet Singh, Vice Chancellor of GND Univers

Victims Mother Sees Hope for Justice in Kolkatas Nabanna

Kolkata, May 13: Ratna Debnath, the mother of the victim in the RG Kar rape and murder case, expressed optimism for justice after her respectful

Lakshay in final; four Indian boxers settle for bronze in Tashkent

Tashkent, May 12: Indian boys had a challenging day at the Asian Boxing U-17 Championships 2026, with Lakshay Phogat emerging as the lone finalis

PM Modi tells SPG to cut convoy by half, govt depts to adopt austerity measures

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has significantly reduced his motorcade size, aiming to inspire austerity across the government. The Special Protect

International Nurses Day: Delhi Chief Minister Engages with Caregivers

New Delhi, May 13: On the eve of International Nurses Day, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta conducted an unexpected inspection at the Lok Nayak J

BFI reverts to trial-based system

Boxing selection camp to resume today New Delhi, May 12: The boxing selection camp for the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games will resume on Wedn

Lessons of five state election results

Ashwani Kumar Chrungoo ashwanikc2012@gmail.com Results of the elections conducted for five states (West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and UT

Nahid bags fifer as Bangladesh beat Pak by 104 runs in 1st Test

Dhaka, May 12: Fast bowler Nahid Rana claimed a five-for as Bangladesh secured a 104-run victory in the first Test against Pakistan on Tuesday. C

Chinese proverb of the day: 'To talk much and arrive nowhere is the same as climbing a tree to...' - life lessons on why you must talk less and do more as this Chinese saying reveals action matters more than words

Chinese proverb of the day: Excessive talking without clear purpose often yields no real progress, much like climbing a tree to catch fish. This

Norways Deputy Foreign Minister Visits Tehran for Strategic Talks

New Delhi, May 13: Norways Deputy Foreign Minister Andreas Kravik visited Tehran on Tuesday. In the evening, he met with Irans Foreign Minister M

Asian Weightlifting Cships inaugurated in Gandhinagar

Ahmedabad, May 12: The 2026 Asian Senior Weightlifting Championships, in which players from nearly 30 countries are taking part, were formally in

New mothers being helped in comeback world over but WFI blocking Vinesh: Sakshi

New Delhi, May 12: Olympic bronze-winning grappler Sakshi Malik on Tuesday supported Vinesh Phogat in her tussle with the Wrestling Federation of

NEET-UG cancelled after 'paper leak', 23 lakh students hit, CBI to probe case

Exam nixed for 1st time since NTA took over in 2019

Sinner equals Djokovics Masters feat

Rome, May 12: World No. 1 Jannik Sinner moved level with Novak Djokovic for the longest ATP Masters 1000 winning streak in history after cruising

Indian Boxers Shine at the 2026 Asian Under-17 Boxing Championship

Tashkent, May 12: The 2026 Asian Under-17 Boxing Championship has proven to be a challenging day for Indian male boxers. Only Lakshya Fogat has m

Disruption after protest hurt career momentum: Deepak

Gonda, May 12: Asian Games silver medallist Deepak Punia believes the disruption caused by the wrestlers protest at jantar mantar and the resulti

GT crush SRH by 82 runs to climb atop points table

INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE | CORBIN BOSCH FIRST BOWLER THIS SEASON TO BOWL MAIDEN IN (7-15) OVERS MATCH TODAY KOLKATA KNIGHT RIDERS VS ROYAL CHALLENG

Indian tourist dies in Thailand: Embassy

BANGKOK, May 12 : An Indian national, who was among four tourists who were hospitalised after mysteriously losing consciousness at a cafe in Thai

India-Oman FTA likely to come into force from June 1: Goyal

NEW DELHI, May 12 : The free trade agreement (FTA) between India and Oman is expected to come into force from June 1, Commerce and Industry Minis

President honours 15 nurses with Florence Nightingale Awards

*Awardees include Ladakhs Kulwinder Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, May 12: President Droupadi Murmu today conferred the National Florence Nig

LG announces launch of two innovative pillars under Drug-Free JK campaign

Will partner with religious leaders, social groups Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, May 12: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today joined the Dr

NEET-UG 2026 cancelled: What happens next Heres what students need to know

NEW DELHI, May 12: The cancellation of NEET-UG 2026 has left over 22 lakh medical aspirants and their families anxious about the next steps, incl

Union Minister Kumaraswamy announces approval of proposals for EV charging

BENGALURU, May 12: Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy on Tuesday announced approval of proposals pertaining to electric vehicle charging infrastructu

RCB batters search solidity against KKRs in-form bowling unit

RAIPUR, May 12: Royal Challengers Bengaluru will require a significantly punchier batting effort to overcome Kolkata Knight Riders in-form bowlin

VHP seeks apology, expulsion of Udhayanidhi Stalin over anti-Sanatan remarks

NEW DELHI, May 12 : The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) on Tuesday demanded an unconditional apology from DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin over his rema

People of border villages shoulder extraordinary responsibility in serving nation: LG

*Visits Vibrant Village Uran Bowa in Baramulla Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 12: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today visited Vibra

Russias Lavrov to hold talks with Jaishankar during India visit this week

MOSCOW, May 12: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will hold talks with his Indian counterpart S Jaishankar during his visit to New Delhi thi

Those who abused Sanatan Dharma have already been cremated: Baba Ramdev

VARANASI, May 12 : Yoga guru Baba Ramdev today said that the funerals of some political parties who abused Sanatan Dharma have already taken plac

RBI Revokes License of Mumbais Sarvodaya Cooperative Bank Due to Financial Instability

Mumbai, May 13: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has revoked the banking license of Sarvodaya Cooperative Bank Limited, located in Mumbai. The cen

Former West Bengal Minister Sujit Bose Remanded to ED Custody in Municipal Recruitment Scam

Kolkata, May 13: A special court under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) in Kolkata has remanded former West Bengal Fire Services Min

Rafael Leo: The Portuguese Mbapp Making Waves in Football

New Delhi, May 13: Rafael Leo, the strong-winged player from Portugal, has carved a niche in the football world with his speed, dribbling, and ag

Even Mahabharat would pale: Supreme Court on Kapur spat

A protracted property dispute between Sunjay Kapur's mother and wife has prompted the Supreme Court to appoint former CJI D Y Chandrachud as medi

Han Cheng Addresses the Inaugural Ceremony of the World Digital Education Conference 2026

Beijing, May 12: Han Cheng, the Vice President of China, participated in the inaugural ceremony of the World Digital Education Conference 2026 he

Trump calls for Barack Obamas arrest in Truth Social posts as late-night rant targets election claims, media reporting, Iran war narrative here's what he said

Trump calls for Obama arrest: US President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social calling for the arrest of Barack Obama. Trump accused Obama of tre

MPSAT holds 20th General Body meet

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 12: Mochi Phali Seat Athrot Trust (MPSAT) organized 20th Annual General Body meeting here at Roop Nagar to rev

BJP leader terms PMs appeal on petrol, gold visionary, farsighted

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 12: J&K BJP media in charge, Dr. Pardeep Mahotra termed Prime Minister, Narendra Modis appeal to citizens to r

3 Probationer DySPs deployed as SHOs

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, May 12: Three Probationer DySPs of 2024 batch have been deployed as Station House Officers (SHOs) of Police Sta

Rekha Mahajan, Arun Sharma listen public grievances

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 12: Jammu and Kashmir BJP State vice president, Rekha Mahajan and State secretary, Arun Sharma, during their s

Young innovators shine at AAROHAN festival

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, May 12: Innovation, entrepreneurship and youth-led dialogue dominated the second day of AAROHAN 2026, National

SKIMS plans 500 nursing appointments: Director

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, May 12: The Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) will recruit nearly 1,200 paramedical staff, i

GMC Anantnag to intensify TB screening

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, May 12: Government Medical College (GMC) Anantnag has decided to intensify tuberculosis screening in OPDs and I

HC denies bail to Shopian man in terror conspiracy case

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 12: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has dismissed the bail appeal of Syed Irfan Ahmad of Nazneenp

PG admissions at CUK to start soon

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, May 12: The Central University of Kashmir is set to begin admissions to its postgraduate programmes for the 202

UN Highlights Importance of US-China Dialogue for Global Stability

Beijing, May 13: The upcoming meeting between leaders of China and the United States has garnered attention from the United Nations. On May 11, U

Lara Dutta Honors Late Father on First Anniversary with Special Ritual and Planting Ceremony

Mumbai, May 13: Actress Lara Dutta held a special prayer ceremony on Tuesday to commemorate the first anniversary of her fathers passing. In a he