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Fuel Price Today, May 23, 2026: What is the petrol, diesel & CNG price in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata & Chennai after latest hike?

Fuel prices in India have seen another hike, with petrol and diesel rates increasing by Rs 0.87 and Rs 0.91 per litre respectively. This marks th

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives in Kolkata on official state visit to India

Main Accused in Twisha Sharma Case Surrenders to Court in Jabalpur

Jabalpur, May 23: In the ongoing investigation into the death of Twisha Sharma, the main accused, Samarth Singh, has made headlines once again. H

Two arrested for abduction, murder of 10-year-old girl near Coimbatore

Karthik (33) of Nagapattinam, who has been residing at Pallapalayam near Coimbatore, and his friend Mohanraj, were arrested for alleged involveme

NEET-UG candidates can submit bank details for fee refund till May 27: NTA

In a public notice, the agency said candidates can log in to the NEET-UG 2026 registration portal using their credentials and access the refund l

Pakistan army chief in Tehran as Iran weighs US peace offer

Pakistan's army chief arrived in Tehran for mediation efforts to end the Middle East war, as Iran considers a peace proposal amid reports of pote

US jury finds Boeing not guilty in 737 MAX grounding lawsuit

A US jury found Friday that aerospace giant Boeing was not liable for lost revenue in a lawsuit involving its 737 MAX jets, which were grounded f

Andhra Pradesh heatwave: How long will the scorching weather last? IMD shares update on rain & thunderstorms

Andhra Pradesh Heatwave: Andhra Pradesh is grappling with a severe heatwave, with temperatures soaring to dangerous levels across multiple distri

Video: Donald Trump Tosses Stephen Colbert In Dumpster Before YMCA Dance In AI-Generated Clip

US President Donald Trump shared an AI-generated video mocking Stephen Colbert after The Late Show ended.

Digital Bets Take Off: Quint Digital Positioned for Transformational Growth

A strong net-zero debt balance sheet, three profitable digital verticals set QDL up for transformational growth.

Adil and Mukund Secure Spot in Mens Doubles Final at SM Krishna Memorial Open

Bengaluru, May 23: Indian doubles pair Adil Kalyanpur and Mukund Shashikumar have advanced to the mens doubles final at the SM Krishna Memorial O

CBI Arrests 'NTA Expert' Linked To NEET UG 2026 Physics Paper Leak

The agency said that the questions shared by Havaldar matched the physics questions that eventually appeared in various NEET UG 2026 paper sets.

Devastating Fire Breaks Out at Shastri Park Furniture Market in New Delhi

New Delhi, May 23: A massive fire erupted late last night at a furniture market in the Shastri Park area of Northeast Delhi. The blaze quickly sp

'Blue means Dumocrat': Trump explains what inspired him to create new nickname for Democrats

Inside Maldives Death Cave: Chilling New Photos From Site Of Six-Diver Tragedy

Investigators believe the group became trapped after venturing too deep into the unmapped cave network, where poor visibility and narrow passages

Home and abroad: on the Prime Ministers five-nation diplomatic tour

Prime Minister Narendra Modis Europe visit may pave the way for collaboration on energy security

Hello Greenland! Trump Posts Pic Against Nuuk Skyline

This comes after Greenlanders held a spirited protest on Thursday against the opening of a new American Consulate building in downtown Nuuk, Gree

Marco Rubio India Visit Live Updates: Top Trump Aide Lands In Kolkata For 4-Day India Visit

Marco Rubio India Visit Live Updates: The top US diplomat is scheduled to hold talks with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and attend a mee

Creating a new generation of artisan entrepreneurs; Info Edge Q4 revenue up 16%

Founded by Nivedita Rai and Sourodip Ghosh, Karghewale is helping artisans move beyond low-paid wage work by building their own creative enterpri

Trump seriously considering launching new strikes against Iran: report

It said that Mr. Trump met with a senior national security team in the morning to discuss the war on Iran even as Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir

Tragic Road Accident in Barabanki Claims Four Lives

Barabanki, May 23: A tragic road accident occurred late Friday night in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh. A speeding dumper ran over a family sleeping by

US Preparing for Fresh Strikes on Iran Even as Talks Continued: Report

This comes after Greenlanders held a spirited protest on Thursday against the opening of a new American Consulate building in downtown Nuuk, Gree

Morning Digest: Petrol and diesel prices raised for a third time this month; Marco Rubio arrives on first visit to India, and more

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PM Modi to Distribute Appointment Letters to 51,000 Youth at 19th Employment Fair

New Delhi, May 23: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will distribute appointment letters to over 51,000 young individuals at the 19th Employment Fair

Flotilla activists describe beatings, tasers, mistreatment by Israeli forces

The Global Sumud Flotilla of 50 boats was intercepted in international waters some 400 kilometres off the coast of Israel

Creative collisions: Ironhill stout beer meets SMOOR dark chocolate

In this photo essay, we feature the popular Ironhill microbrewery on Bengalurus Outer Ring Road, and insights from one of its unusual innovations

Petrol, Diesel Price Hiked By 87-91 Paise Per Litre

NEW DELHI, May 23: Petrol and diesel prices were increased by up to 91 paise per litre on Saturday, the third increase in less than 10 days. Petr

U.S. extends Ebola travel ban to Green Card holders

The CDC first issued the order on May 18, under Title 42 of U.S. public health law, which allows federal health authorities to prohibit migrants

Omar Govt Orders High-Level Probe Into Demolition Of Gujjar-Bakerwal Houses In Jammu

Jammu, May 22: In a major development following the demolition of houses belonging to Gujjar-Bakerwal families in Raika area of Sidra, the Omar A

NEET UG Fee Refund Portal Goes Live; NTA Issues Deadline Till May 27

It added that candidates must log in using their credentials to access the refund link and submit their bank account details.

Petrol, Diesel Prices Hiked Again, 3rd Time In Less Than 10 Days

Fuel Price Hike: Petrol Prices Hiked By 87 Paise, Diesel Up By 97 Paise In 3rd Hike In 10 Days

Trump announces Aaron Lukas will serve as Acting Director of National Intelligence after Tulsi Gabbard's resignation

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard will resign on June 30 due to her husband's rare bone cancer diagnosis. President Trump announced

One dead, 36 injured in explosion at New York dry dock

An explosion at a Staten Island dry dock killed one civilian and injured 36 people on Friday. The blast occurred while firefighters were already

Iran's Intensified Closure of Strait of Hormuz Piles Misery on Stranded Sailors

When Reuters travelled on a resupply boat to vessels moored off the Saudi coast this week, sailors on a tanker gathered by the handrail to wave,

US' excessive demands blocking truce: Iran

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres that Washington's excessive demands are hindering peace talks.

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Putin Accuses Ukraine of Deadly Attack on Student Dorm, Orders Military to Prepare Options

Putin said in his own statement, which was carried by state TV, that there were no military targets near the dorm.

China News live updates: Eight dead, 38 trapped in China coal mine accident

Maharashtra: First Charge Sheet Filed in Nashik TCS Case, Evidence of Forced Religious Conversion Found

Nashik, May 23: The Nashik police in Maharashtra have filed a comprehensive 1,500-page charge sheet against the accused in a sexual harassment ca

Punjab CMs Meeting with AAP Leader Sparks Controversy

Chandigarh, May 23: Central Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu has expressed sharp criticism regarding Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Manns meeting wit

Skoda Auto India launches G.O.A.T campaign with multi-car relay record

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 22: koda Auto India today unveiled a new brand campaign titled G.O.A.T Greatest On A Track, aimed at underlin

IIM Jammu concludes Phase I of SAIL Leadership Programme

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 22: The Indian Institute of Management Jammu concluded Phase I of the Leadership Development Program for Young

Parul University introduces Lakshya 2047: Center for Future Skills for a Skillful Vision

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 22: Looking forward towards the future of innovations and education, Parul University today unveiled Lakshya 2

Bihar ATS Arrests Man for Alleged Links with Pakistani Operatives

Patna, May 23: In a significant operation, the Bihar Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested a man from Muzaffarpur for allegedly maintaining con

TFoJ demands international connectivity, round the clock airport operations

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 22: A meeting of the Tourism Federation of Jammu (TFoJ) was convened to deliberate upon the prevailing situati

India Successfully Tests Short-Range Agni-1 Ballistic Missile

New Delhi, May 23: India has successfully conducted a test of the short-range ballistic missile Agni-1, enhancing its strategic capabilities. The

Central Minister Supports Ban on Animal Sacrifice During Bakrid

Patna, May 23: Central Minister Satish Chandra Dubey has endorsed West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikaris decision to prohibit the sacrifice

Two-Day ICAI Sub-Regional Conference Kicks Off in Dibrugarh on May 23

Dibrugarh, May 23: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) is set to host a two-day sub-regional conference starting today, organi

Sugandha Mishra: From Aspiring Classical Singer to Comedy Star

Mumbai, May 23: Renowned comedian and singer Sugandha Mishra is celebrated for her impeccable comic timing. However, few know that her initial dr

PM Modi Reaffirms Commitment to Youth Empowerment at 19th Employment Fair

New Delhi, May 23: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will distribute over 51,000 appointment letters to newly appointed youth from various government

Nasha Mukt Abhiyan Transforms into a Jan Andolan

K B Jandial In the living memory of Jammu and Kashmir, no social campaign has captured the public imagination as intensely as the Nasha Mukt Jam

CBSE Class 12 Results 2025-26 When a System Fails, Students Pay the Price

Shivani Vaid vaidshiva@gmail.com The introduction of On Screen Marking (OSM) amid technical chaos has left lakhs of students questioning their fu

Mika Singh Visits Jagannath Temple in Puri, Receives Mahaprasad

New Delhi, May 23: Renowned Bollywood singer Mika Singh visited the Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha, where millions of devotees flock each year.

APEC Trade Ministers Meeting Kicks Off in Suzhou, China

Beijing, May 23: The APEC Trade Ministers Meeting for the year 2026 commenced on Friday in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China. This marks the third

India and the Global Political Flux

Prof.A.N.Sadhu ansadhu@yahoo.co.in The world is witnessing uneasy developments for some time now. Current global political scenario is very uncer

Rajkummar Rao and Patralekhaa Announce New Release Date for Raftaar

Mumbai, May 23: Actors Rajkummar Rao and his wife Patralekhaa are making headlines with their upcoming film Raftaar. Initially set to release in

African proverb of the day: 'No man can outwit...' Life lessons on human nature, challenges, learning, success, and why elders' guidance is highly valuable

African proverb of the day highlights the message behind the Nigerian saying, No man can outwit their ancestors. The proverb explains human natur

AIIMS Rajkot Emerges as a Medical Hub for Saurashtra, Offering Free Super Specialty Treatments

Rajkot, May 23: The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Rajkot is rapidly becoming a significant medical hub for the people of Sau

Ladakh to get UT-level elected body with powers, will have control over AIS; nomenclature to be decided soon

In-principle agreement reached in MHAs Sub-Committee meeting *Constitutional safeguards under Article 371 A, F, G *All 7 districts to have Counci

Maharashtra Implements Strict Anti-Cattle Slaughter Law with MCOCA Support

Mumbai, May 23: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has announced stringent measures against cattle slaughter and trafficking. He stated

India to create smart border along Pak, Bdesh to stop infiltration: Shah

We gave befitting response by striking deep inside Pak NEW DELHI, May 22: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said the Government will launch

J&K submits long-pending Surinsar-Mansar ESZ Master Plan to Union Environ Ministry

Approval expected in next two-three months *Plan envisages eco-protection with sustainable development Mohinder Verma JAMMU, May 22: In a major s

Govt justifies demolition of illegal structures at Raika Bandi in Sidhra

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 22: Government has reiterated that the demolition of illegal structures at Raika Bandi, Sidhra was part of the

LG unveils poster of short film on drug abuse, meets delegations

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 22: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday unveiled the poster of Ek Galat Kadam, an awareness short film o

BJP fully backs administration in removing illegal encroachments from Govt, Forest land

No one indulging in land grabbing be spared Avtar Bhat JAMMU, May 22: Making it clear in unequivocal terms that all encroachments on Government a

CS reviews comprehensive traffic decongestion plan for Jammu, Srinagar cities

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 22: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today chaired the 5th meeting of the Multi Disciplinary Committee (MDC) on

India, Cyprus upgrade ties, unveil 5-year defence roadmap

Modi, Nikos hold wide ranging talks NEW DELHI, May 22: India and Cyprus on Friday elevated their ties to a strategic partnership and unveiled a f

Spiritual Journey: The Unique 16-Day Navratri Festival at Jharkhands Divine Temple

Ranchi, May 23: Jharkhand is home to many magnificent temples linked to the divine power of Adishakti. One such ancient temple is located in the

HC expresses concern over slipshod probe, orders SIT to identify real offender

Minors sexual exploitation case Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 22: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has expressed serious concern

RS elections for 26 seats on June 18

NEW DELHI, May 22: The NDA is likely to lose one Rajya Sabha seat in the biennial elections for 26 seats in 12 states across the country, while t

Public health must prevail over private commercial interests: HC

*Refuses to quash unsafe milk case Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 22: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has underscored that publi

Comm constituted to probe Bandi demolition drive

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 22: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has constituted a high-level committee to ascertain the factual position

JU Academic Council endorses faculty of Trans-disciplinary Studies, ITEP

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 22: Jammu University Academic Council met today under the chairmanship of Vice Chancellor Prof Umesh Rai and e

Centre sets up panel to unclog port bottlenecks

Govt mandates reporting of diagnosed, treated cases

Cancer declared notifiable disease in J&K Irfan Tramboo Srinagar, May 22: The J&K Government has declared cancer a notifiable disease across the

Bollywood Meets Italian Music in Mashooka: Pritam Praises Mahmoods Unique Voice

Mumbai, May 23: The new song Mashooka from Maddock Films upcoming movie Cocktail 2 is trending on the internet. This track features a unique blen

Central Minister Urges Readiness for Healthy Srikakulam Initiative

Srikakulam, May 23: Central Minister of Civil Aviation, Kinjirapu Ram Mohan Naidu, has called on everyone to prepare for achieving the goal of a

Roy Kapoor Films Issues Warning Against Fake Casting Calls

Mumbai, May 23: Every day, thousands of young aspirants flock to Mumbai, chasing their dreams in the film industry. Unfortunately, this dream is

Sakeena for comprehensive roadmap to curb drug abuse in educational institutions

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 22: In a decisive move to strengthen the fight against substance abuse in Jammu and Kashmir, Minister for H

J&K beat West Bengal in Jr National Basketball opener

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, May 22: The Jammu & Kashmir Junior Mens Basketball team made a strong start to their campaign in the 76th J

PBKS seek dramatic turnaround to keep playoff hopes alive against struggling LSG

LUCKNOW, May 22: Punjab Kings will need something spectacular to arrest a disastrous slide and keep their fading playoff hopes alive when they ta

Nitesh Rane Advocates for Vande Mataram in Madrasas to Combat Terrorism

Mumbai, May 23: Maharashtra Minister Nitesh Rane has launched a strong attack on the opposition and illegal immigrants. He defended the ongoing a

Lt Gen Pratik Sharma visits TRINETRA AI Lab at Akhnoor

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 22: Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Northern Command today visite

Animesh regains 100m National Record

RANCHI, May 22: The national record was smashed twice within minutes in mens 100m race as drama unfolded on the opening day of the National Senio

Intl Biodiversity Day celebrated at MIER College

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 22: The Environment Unit of MIER College of Education participated in a Painting and Poster Making Competition

Jasrotia launches road restoration works worth Rs 67 lakh in Hatli

Excelsior Correspondent KATHUA, May 22: BJP MLA from Jasrota constituency, Rajiv Jasrotia today gave a fresh push to rural infrastructure develop

Kohli tops T20 chart for 50-plus stands

HYDERABAD, May 22: Modern T20 cricket continues to be shaped by elite batting consistency, record-breaking partnerships and high-scoring encounte

Inter-Zone Cluster trial-cum-selection held in Poonch

Excelsior Sports Correspondent POONCH, May 22: The Department of Youth Services & Sports, J&K Poonch organised the Inter-Zone Cluster Level Under

Pathania kick-starts work on re-surfacing of Dhar Road

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, May 22: Member Legislative Assembly, Udhampur East, Ranbir Singh Pathania today kick-started re surfacing work

Essential Hygiene Tips for Women During Menstruation

New Delhi, May 23: Menstruation is a natural process for women, but neglecting hygiene during this time can lead to various health issues. Expert