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World Milk Day Celebrated with Warm Wishes from State Leaders

New Delhi, June 1: World Milk Day is being celebrated across the country today, June 1. On this occasion, Chief Ministers from various states, in

FIFA World Cup: Ochoa set for sixth World Cup as Mexico names squad

Ochoa, who made his World Cup debut in Germany in 2006, has seen limited action for the national team in recent years

Nepal PM's Comments About 'Encroaching' Indian Land Triggers Row

Nepal and India have an old boundary dispute over Kalapani, Lipulekh and Limpiyadhura, with both countries claiming the areas

French Open 2026: Sabalenka, Osaka clash in blockbuster encounter

World number one Sabalenka will likely face a stern test in her bid to win a maiden Roland Garros crown after suffering an agonising loss to Coco

CM Yogis Urgent Appeal to Youth and Children: Commit to Tree and Water Conservation

New Delhi, June 1: Ahead of World Environment Day, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has issued a heartfelt message to the people of t

Trump: Iran Deal Clearly Bars Nuclear Weapons

Defending the draft framework, Trump said the agreement addresses nuclear issues in significant detail and is focused largely on preventing nucle

Egypts President Confirms Mediation Efforts Between the U.S. and Iran

Cairo, June 1: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has engaged in discussions with French President Emmanuel Macron regarding regional condit

JEE Advanced Topper List 2026: Shubham Kumar from IIT Delhi zone tops, check best performers, qualifying marks and more

JEE Advanced Topper List 2026 Out: JEE Advanced 2026 results are out! Shubham Kumar from IIT Delhi zone secured the top rank. Over 56,000 candida

699 booked for drunk driving in Bengaluru during week-long police crackdown

The operation was carried out by personnel from all 53 traffic police stations in Bengaluru as part of efforts to improve road safety and reduce

BJPs Key Meeting on Rajya Sabha Elections and 2027 Mission

New Delhi, June 1: The National President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Nitin Naveen, will hold a crucial meeting today with the heads of

Prices of commercial cylinders, FTL hiked

With the latest increase, the 19 kg commercial cylinder is now priced at 3,113.5 per cylinder in Delhi

Jerome Powell sounds alarm on Fed independence, says central bank faces 'stress test'

Jerome Powell, former head of the US Federal Reserve, has spoken out against political interference in the central bank. He emphasized the import

Grand Shri Ram Katha Begins in Lucknow with Jagadguru Rambhadraacharya

Lucknow, June 1: A grand nine-day Shri Ram Katha will commence today at the Brij Ki Rasoi complex on Sitapur Road in Lucknow, the capital of Utta

Krunal Pandya Celebrates RCBs Historic IPL Win: Winning Five Trophies in 11 Years is Special

Ahmedabad, June 1: Under the captaincy of Rajat Patidar, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) clinched the IPL 2026 title. RCB triumphed over Gujara

Outgoing U.S. Federal Reserve chair Powell delivers defense of Fed independence

Jerome Powell delivered a staunch defense of the need for the central bank to maintain independence and credibility, as it comes under assault fr

Trump seeks fresh changes to Iran deal; draft includes Hormuz reopening, nuclear curbs: Report

President Donald Trump wants more changes to a proposed Iran deal. The agreement aims for a ceasefire and nuclear talks. It also includes opening

Zelensky Urges Increased Production of Anti-Ballistic Missiles in the U.S.

Kiev, June 1: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed concerns regarding the insufficient production of anti-ballistic missiles in t

IDF captures strategic Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon, says 'expanding to additional areas'

Oil prices rise more than 2% as Israel steps up incursion into Lebanon

Israel ordered troops to move further into Lebanon in the battle with the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group

Hindustan Zinc Contributes 18,846 Crore to Public Exchequer in FY26

Udaipur, May 31 (Udaipur Kiran) Hindustan Zinc, Indias only and the worlds largest integrated zinc producer, contributed 18,846 crore to the pub

JEE Advanced Result 2026 declared: Check direct link for registration, JoSAA Counselling, AAT Schedule dates and more

JEE Advanced Result 2026 out at jeeadv.ac.in: IIT Roorkee announced JEE Advanced 2026 results on May 31st. Qualified students can now register fo

Mann Ki Baat: PM hails sprint icons Gurindervir, Kujur

Urges People To Take Care Amid Heatwaves

U.S. not to be trusted, says Iran's chief negotiator, as Trump toughens terms

U.S. President Donald Trump has sent back a tougher peace proposal to Iran; Israel continues its attacks in Lebanon and has seized the 900-year-o

PM Modi, Pope strike similar note on need for human-centric, ethical and inclusive AI

SIR phase-3 gets under way in 4 states, to cover 3.7 crore electors

More rain, below normal temperature likely this week

Kerala plans CBI probe into ADM suicide case

Gujarat Titans bus suffers short circuit after IPL final loss; players evacuated safely

Gujarat Titans players and staff faced an unexpected evacuation after their team bus experienced a short circuit. This incident occurred on Sunda

Thiruvananthapuram Corporation launches Mayor Care

Mayor V.V. Rajesh inaugurates distribution of school kits for students

India News Live Updates: West Bengal to induct 35 ministers in major Cabinet expansion today

United Airlines Flight to Spain Turns Back Midair After Security Threat

Passengers had to evacuate as the aircraft was swept by Port Authority police, and passengers were rescreened by TSA and Customs and Border Patro

Retired judge expresses concern over inordinate delay in implementing womens quota

Male dominated political parties fear of losing power if 33% quota is implemented, she said

Blast at Building Storing Explosives in Myanmar Kills Over 45

About 70 other people were injured in the explosion that took place around noon in the village of Kaungtup, in Namhkam township

JEE Advanced Result 2026 Released: Know JoSAA Counselling and AAT Schedule

JEE Advanced Result 2026: Eligible candidates can participate in JoSAA counselling starting June 2, 2026. Registration for AAT will start on June

Christian Pulisic Scores First Goal Since Dec, Helps US beat Senegal

Pulisic took a touch, rounded Diaw and slotted into an open net with his right foot from a tight angle for his 33rd goal in 85 international appe

USD rate today: Check U.S Dollar against Euro, Yen, Sterling

U.S. nonfarm payrolls data due on June 5 are expected to show an unemployment rate of 4.3 per cent and an increase of 85,000 jobs.

Morning Digest: Royal Challengers retain IPL title with a regal display; Shivakumar, Siddaramaiah to take Karnataka Cabinet formation talks to Delhi, and more

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Israel Seizes Strategic Castle in Deepest Lebanon Push in 26 Years

The taking of Beaufort castle, near the city of Nabatiyeh, followed days of airstrikes and intense fighting in nearby villages between Israeli tr

Corner Office Conversation: Jio Studios President Jyoti Deshpandes $100B Dream

Kohli, bowlers propel RCB to second IPL title in a row

Ahmedabad, May 31: It was a night dotted with chilling certainty. Royal Challengers Bengaluru translated their domination from Day 1 of this IPL

MLAYA MIDFIELDER STARS AS INDIA BEAT BANGLADESH 3-0

Margao, May 31: Meghalaya midfielder Sanfida Nongrum delivered an impressive performance to earn the Player of the Match award as India defeated

Tendulkar sees Test potential in Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

New Delhi, May 31: Indias legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar has heaped praise on 15-year-old sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, describing him as

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang unveils Computex trade show in Taiwan. What to expect from AI event in Taipei?

Jensen Huang, who has rockstar status in Taiwan, is expected to talk about Nvidia's AI chips, software and systems.

COULD RR HAVE WON IPL 2026 WITH A MORE EXPERIENCED CAPTAIN?

Jaipur, May 31: Rajasthan Royals entered IPL 2026 with one of the most exciting squads in the tournament. Blessed with explosive batters, versati

List of vehicles exempted from NH toll may soon be pruned

WORLD CRICKET BRACES FOR JAM-PACKED 2026-27 CAMPAIGN

Dubai, May 31: International cricket is set for another action-packed year, with the Future Tours Programme (FTP) for 2026-27 featuring a packed

Noel Tata flags unresolved issues; Tata Sons chairman reappointment on hold

That could lead to a deadlock between Chandra and Tata, they said. Tata sought greater clarity from Chandrasekaran on the groups five-year strate

Mamata Banerjee calls off meet with TMC MLAs after only 20 of 80 turn up

Daylong sit-in, P 10

FIFA says match tempo, and limiting time-wasting, will be point of emphasis at World Cup

The protocol for Video Assistant Referee, or VAR, is being clarified in certain areas

How a Studio Incident Transformed Wajid Khan into a Bollywood Music Icon

Mumbai, June 1: In Bollywood, many artists carve their unique identities through struggle and hard work. Among them is the renowned composer and

Yoga Enthusiasm Soars in Shanghai Ahead of International Yoga Day

Shanghai, May 31: The Indian Consul General in Shanghai, Prateek Mathur, inaugurated two special curtain-raiser events on Sunday. These events we

Gujarat Titans Set Unwanted IPL Record in 2026 Final Against RCB

Ahmedabad, June 1: The Gujarat Titans (GT) faced a disappointing defeat in the IPL 2026 final against the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), scor

R. Madhavans Journey: From Aspiring Soldier to Celebrated Actor

Mumbai, June 1: Actor R. Madhavan is renowned for his effortless acting style, calm demeanor, and powerful roles. His life story is nothing short

Major Drug Bust in Varanasi: Suspect Arrested with Cash and Cannabis

Varanasi, June 1: The Varanasi Police Commissionerate has successfully arrested an individual in a significant case of illegal cannabis trafficki

DRI Seizes Over 100 Kilograms of Cannabis in Bihar, Two Arrested

Patna, June 1: The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has seized 104.9 kilograms of cannabis in Bihar and arrested two suspects, according

JPBEF celebrates birth anniversary of Tarakeshwar Chakraborty

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 31: Jammu Province Bank Employees Federation (JPBEF), here today, celebrated 101st birth anniversary of Tarake

D.K. Shivakumar on Ministerial Oath Ceremony: High Command to Decide

Bengaluru, June 1: D.K. Shivakumar, the leader of the Congress Legislative Party and the newly appointed Chief Minister of Karnataka, stated on S

IISER Mohali Invites Applications for Non-Teaching Positions Until June 15

Chandigarh, May 31: The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) in Mohali has announced job openings for 40 non-teaching posit

The Apex Institution India has never built

Col Shiv Choudhary (Retd) shivchoudhary2@gmail.com Indias future will not be decided on battlefields or in boardrooms alone. It will be decided i

Washington Sundar Shines with Half-Century in IPL 2026 Final

Ahmedabad, June 1: In the IPL 2026 final, the Gujarat Titans (GT) faced the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and managed to score 155 runs for 8

Abraham Accords in the limelight again

Harsha Kakar kakarharsha@gmail.com Negotiations with Iran have been proceeding well and differences are being narrowed down after rounds of excha

IPL 2026: Bollywood Stars and Fireworks Transform Narendra Modi Stadium

Ahmedabad, June 1: Bollywood stars Varun Dhawan, Pooja Hegde, and Mrunal Thakur graced the IPL 2026 final at Narendra Modi Stadium, where the Roy

The Confessions of Jean Jacquess Rousseau

A Book That I Read Suman K Sharma s2m2nr@gmail.com The Geneva-born writer-philosopher-musician-herbalist, Jean Jacquess Rousseau (1712-1778), was

The silence that still governs what the valley can bear to remember Kashmirs Unspoken Truth

Girija Tickoo gtickoo@gmail.com (The release of Healer in Exile has once again shown how quickly Kashmir grows loud when those who left name thei

Iran: Strait of Hormuz restrictions remain

TEHRAN, May 31: Iran has said that restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz remain in force despite US President Donald Trumps recent claim that a na

Ukraine hits Russian energy sites, denies nuke plant strike

MOSCOW, May 31: Ukraine launched fresh overnight drone attacks on Russian energy infrastructure, Russian officials reported on Sunday, while Kyiv

Assam PSC Announces Recruitment for Home Guard Positions, Apply Before June 7

Guwahati, May 31: The Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) has issued a notification for the recruitment of 22 Home Guard positions under the A

Myanmar blast at explosives site kills over 45

BANGKOK, May 31: A powerful explosion at a building reportedly storing mining explosives in northeastern Myanmar killed more than 45 people and i

India Achieves New Heights of Development Under PM Modis Leadership: CM Mohan Yadav

Bhopal, June 1: Chief Minister Mohan Yadav participated in the College Chalo Abhiyan event in Shujalpur, marking the commencement of the admissio

Madhya Pradesh Completes First Phase of 2027 Census with Over 700,000 Families Participating

Bhopal, June 1: The first phase of the 2027 Census in Madhya Pradesh has been successfully completed. The fieldwork for house listing and countin

CM calls NC MLAs, 4 Independent allies to June 3 meet; Cong not invited so far

Issues of collective importance mentioned for discussion Legislators say will speak on ground-realities Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, May 31: While Indep

NCs June 3 meeting last effort to save sinking ship: LOP

Suhail Bhat SRINAGAR, May 31: Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma today said that the National Conference-led Government was on the verge of collap

Armed forces will continue to serve nation with dedication, honour: New CDS

Will accelerate induction of indigenous weapons NEW DELHI, May 31: Gen NS Raja Subramani, widely known as an expert on Pakistan and China, on Sun

Farooq for prompt measures to address luggage concerns of Hajj pilgrims

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 31: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah today expressed serious concern

Tamil Nadu Government Invites Applications for Subsidized Two-Wheeler Scheme for Religious Workers

Chennai, June 1: The Tamil Nadu government, led by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, has announced the launch of a subsidized two-wheeler scheme fo

Years on, no takers for key Mubarak Mandi Complex connectivity projects

Much hyped vertical lift, Circular Road bridge Frequent reviews fail to move plans beyond files Mohinder Verma JAMMU, May 31: It was projected as

LG approves new Excise Policy of Ladakh

Excelsior Correspondent LEH, May 31: In a major reform of the excise regime in the Union Territory, Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena has ap

Chase master Kohli, accurate bowlers propel RCB to second IPL title in a row

AHMEDABAD, May 31: It was a night dotted with chilling certainty. Royal Challengers Bengaluru translated their domination from Day 1 of this IPL

Pull up socks, gear up for ULB, Panchayat polls: Tara Chand

*Cong suffered after alliance with NC: Wani Excelsior Correspondent PURMANDAL, May 31: Former Speaker, Dy Chief Minister and working president of

India-Oman free trade pact to kick in today

New Delhi, May 31: India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) offering zero duty access to a range of Indian labour-intensive

Tragic Suicide of 19-Year-Old in Uttar Pradesh After Recording Video

Mumbai, June 1: A tragic incident has occurred in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, where a 19-year-old man reportedly took his own life using his father

Centre cuts windfall tax on petrol, diesel, ATF exports

New Delhi, May 31: The government has halved windfall gains tax on export of petrol to Rs 1.5 litre, while reducing the levy on diesel to Rs 13.5

Gautam Adani bets big on AI-driven infra boom

New Delhi, May 31: Billionaire Gautam Adani said the Adani Group has moved beyond its US legal challenges and is accelerating investments across

Namibias Bold Move Amid Rising Global Oil Prices: New Petroleum Import System by September

Windhoek, May 31: The Namibian government is set to implement a state-coordinated petroleum import system by the end of September. This initiativ

BJP team meets at PM house to finalise RS, MLC poll picks

BJP Celebrates Strong Performance in Himachal Pradesh Municipal Elections

Shimla, June 1: The BJPs national vice president, Saudan Singh, expressed his excitement over the partys impressive victory in the municipal elec

Delayed Hydropower Policy

More than fourteen months have passed since the Chief Minister stood in the Legislative Assembly and announced a new Hydropower Policy for Jammu

Delay in statehood restoration hurting public: Bhalla

Excelsior Correspondent KHOUR, May 31: The Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) working president, Raman Bhalla today said that t

Rich tribute paid to social reformer Sant Ram

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 31: During an event organized at Guru Ravidas Sabha Bahu Fort, Sant Ram BA Education and Welfare Society paid

MLA Banihal inaugurates BPL Season-11

Excelsior Sports Correspondent RAMBAN, May 31: MLA Banihal Sajjad Shaheen today inaugurated BPL Season-11 at the Sports Stadium Banihal amid enth