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Cuba Condemns New U.S. Sanctions as Unilateral Pressure Tactics

Havana, May 2: Cuba has sharply criticized the new sanctions imposed by the United States, labeling them as unilateral pressure tactics. The Cuba

Re-Polling Enthusiasm in West Bengal: Voters Report Improved Arrangements

Kolkata, May 2: Amidst the electoral atmosphere in West Bengal, re-polling is taking place at 15 polling booths in the Diamond Harbour and Magrah

Kota NEET Aspirant Dies by Suicide

Kota, May 2, 2026(Udaipur Kiran) A NEET aspirant in Rajasthans Kota died by suicide on Saturday morning, a day before the medical entrance exami

Asha Bhosles Enduring Legacy Remembered by Riteish Deshmukh

Mumbai, May 2: The legendary singer Asha Bhosle may no longer be with us, but her music and cherished memories live on in the hearts of her fans.

May 3 Panchang: Auspicious Abhijit Muhurat and Tripushkar Yoga

New Delhi, May 2: The Panchang holds significant importance in Sanatan Dharma. It consists of five elements (Tithi, Vaar, Karan, Yog, and Nakshat

ED moves special court in Mumbai for custody of rape accused 'godman' in money laundering case

The PMLA court is scheduled to hear the federal probe agency's plea for custody on May 2

Railways to Run Special Trains for NEET Exam in Rajasthan

New Delhi, May 2, 2026(Udaipur Kiran) Ahead of the NEET UG 2026 scheduled on May 3, the railways will operate special trains in Rajasthan to fac

Trump Addresses Iran Military Action Amid Economic Concerns

Washington, May 2: President Donald Trump stated that the U.S. military action against Iran was necessary despite potential economic repercussion

CPI slams 993 hike in commercial LPG prices

P. Sandosh Kumar said that instead of ensuring stability in fuel supplies and prices, this approach had left the country exposed

Storm Alert from Bihar to Bengal, Rain Likely in North India till May 7

New Delhi, May 2, 2026(Udaipur Kiran) The India Meteorological Department has issued a fresh weather alert for several parts of the country, war

Trump Mocks Ilhan Omar, Row Erupts

Washington, May 2, 2026(Udaipur Kiran) Donald Trump has sparked fresh controversy after making sharp and personal remarks against Ilhan Omar dur

Can Turmeric Protect the Heart in Diabetes? New Research on Curcumin Sparks Hope

New Delhi, May 2: Turmeric is a staple in Indian kitchens, often used in daily cooking without a second thought. However, science is beginning to

Trump Announces No Tax on Social Security for Seniors

Washington, May 2: President Donald Trump addressed a gathering of seniors in Florida, announcing that his administration has implemented no tax

Gerry Conway, comic book writer who co-created Punisher character in Spider-Man, passes away

From Spider-Man to the Avengers, Iron Man to Captain Marvel, Gerry Conway has deftly written almost every character in the Marvel Universe, Marve

IPL 2026: KL Rahul Claims Orange Cap with Stellar Performance

New Delhi, May 2: In IPL 2026, KL Rahul has emerged as a key player for the Delhi Capitals. After a slow start to the season, he has regained his

Hezbollahs fibre-optic drones pose new challenge for Israel

Unlike conventional drones guided by GPS or radio, which can therefore be jammed, Hezbollah is using devices linked to their launch site by a thi

Munawar Faruqui, Wife Mehzabeen Coatwala Blessed With Baby Girl

Munawar was previously married to Jasmine; he has a son Mikael with his first wife. Munawar, also a singer, is best known for his work as a stand

Sajjanar Urges Students to Stay Alert against MBBS Seat Scammers

If money is demanded in the name of providing MBBS seats, a complaint should be filed on Dial 100, Sajjanar said

Pact on foreign language learning set to provide global platform to Rajasthans youth

The MoU for a foreign language communication skills programme was signed between the State government and the English and Foreign Languages Unive

Bengal Assembly Elections 2026 Voting Live Updates: Repolling Underway At 15 Booths

Bengal Assembly Elections 2026 Voting Live Updates: The repolls were ordered in 11 polling stations of the Magrahat Paschim assembly constituency

BSE Odisha 10th Result 2026 Coming Today: Check steps to download from bseodisha.ac.in, direct link and passing marks

BSE Odisha 10th Result 2026: Odisha Class 10 results are set to be released today, May 2, 2026, by the Board of Secondary Education Odisha at 4 P

Israel-Iran war LIVE: Trump says U.S. Navy acting 'like pirates' to carry out naval blockade

We took over the ship, we took over the cargo, we took over the oil. It's a very profitable business, U.S. President Donald Trump said in remarks

US Military Bases in Central Asia Devastated Amid Iran Conflict

Washington, May 2: The ongoing conflict between the United States-Israel and Iran, which began on February 28, has caused significant damage to A

Explosion of bombs left over from strikes kills 14 Iranian Revolutionary Guard members, reports say

A report by the Nournews website, believed to be close to Iran's security, said the explosion happened near the northern city of Zanjan, which is

Discover the Spiritual Majesty of Maa Purnagiri Temple in Uttarakhand

Tanakpur, May 2: Uttarakhand, known as the land of the gods, is home to many spiritual wonders. Among these is the revered Maa Purnagiri Temple,

US Military Bases in the Middle East Suffer Significant Damage Amid Iran Conflict

Washington, May 2: The ongoing conflict between the United States-Israel and Iran, which began on February 28, has severely impacted American mil

Centre Gives Contractors Extension, Waives Penalties Amid Middle East War

The relief applies to contracts with government agencies across goods, services and works, covering suppliers, consultants and contractors engage

Trump says U.S. Navy acting like pirates to carry out naval blockade of Iranian ports

Trump made the comments while describing the seizure by U.S. forces of a ship a few days ago

Why 60-day War Powers Resolution Deadline Doesn't Constrain Presidents

The Trump administration signaled on April 30, 2026, that it would ignore that deadline, set by the War Powers Resolution.

Re-Voting Underway at 15 Polling Booths in West Bengals South 24 Parganas

New Delhi, May 2: Re-voting is taking place today at 15 polling booths in the South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal, specifically in the Magr

Weather Today: No rain in Delhi, yellow alert for 7 Kerala districts. Check IMD's forecast for Bihar, Bengal, Tamil Nadu and other states

Weather update: India braces for above-normal May rainfall, with the southwest monsoon expected around May 14-16. Delhi anticipates partly cloudy

How to Apply for Self-Enumeration: Step-by-Step Guide

Udaipur, May 2, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): With the launch of Census 2027s first phase, citizens can now complete self-enumeration from home using the

Voting begins at 15 booths of two Assembly seats after ECI orders repoll in West Bengal

The repolls were ordered in 11 polling stations of Magrahat Paschim Assembly constituency and four in Diamond Harbour. Voting began at 7 a.m. and

Repolling At 15 Booths In Bengal After Complaints Of Irregularities

Bengal Assembly Elections 2026: Repolling At 15 Booths In Bengal's Diamond Harbour, Magrahat Paschim Begins After Complaints Of Irregularities: T

'Lunatics Can't Have Nukes': Trump's Dig At Iran As 60-Day War Deadline Ends

Rejecting Iran's latest proposal to end the war presented on Friday, Trump said the conflict would not end prematurely.

Creativity, contrast, conversation: Mumbais Tao Art Gallery promotes dialogue through exibitions

In this photo essay, we feature more highlights from the exhibition titled Systems, Silhouettes, and Synchronicities.

Pentagon Plans to Withdraw 5,000 U.S. Troops from Germany

Washington, May 2: The Pentagon is planning to withdraw approximately 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany, according to a senior defense official. An

Stormy Weather Alert in Rajasthan, 21 Districts on Watch

Jaipur, May 2, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): Weather conditions in Rajasthan have turned unstable, with forecasts of thunderstorms, rain and strong winds

Bengal: Repolling Begins at 15 Booths in South 24 Parganas

Repolling is being conducted at 11 booths in the Magrahat Paschim Assembly constituency and four booths in the Diamond Harbour Assembly constitue

Trump says US Navy acting 'like pirates' to carry out naval blockade of Iranian ports

President Trump described U.S. naval actions against Iran as like pirates after seizing a ship and its oil cargo. This comes amid the ongoing war

AI System Detects Pancreatic Cancer Years Before Doctors Can, Study Shows

AI-powered REDMOD detects pancreatic cancer in CT scans three years early, doubling the detection rate of specialist doctors.

Kriti Sanon, Vijay Deverakonda To Team Up

They bring very different temperaments as artistes. If all goes well, it could be a fresh screen pairing, according to sources.

Tim Cook over the moon on India growth; VC inflow records a sharp rise

Apple CEO Tim Cook highlighted Indias rising middle class as the iPhone maker delivered strong double-digit growth; VC activity rebounded sharply

EU Keeps All Options Open Amid US Tariff Threats on Auto Imports

Brussels, May 2: The European Union stated on Saturday that it will keep all options open to protect its interests if the United States takes ste

Deletion under SIR, not EVMs pose serious threat to democracy: Omar Abdullah

Meanwhile, National Conference president Dr. Farooq Abdullah accused the Opposition Peoples Democratic Party of not supporting his party in the R

LPG Gas Cylinder Price Today (May 2): Check LPG commercial and domestic rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and other cities

LPG Gas Cylinder Price: Domestic LPG cylinder prices remain unchanged, offering relief to 33 crore users. However, commercial 19-kg LPG cylinders

West Bengal: Voting begins at 15 booths of two assembly seats after EC orders repoll

Voting is underway at 15 polling stations in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district. The Election Commission ordered repolls in Magrahat Paschi

Rats in Sewer Pipe: US Treasury Chief Bessent Slams Iranian Leadership

Responding to Bessent's remarks, the Iranian Embassy in South Africa said, You lost both on the battlefield and in cyberspace. Idiot

Quote of the Day by Steve Jobs, If you really look closely, most overnight successes took a.... Success lesson by the man who turned repeated failure into global success: Steve Jobs reveals the brutal truth behind overnight successare you making this costly mistake of quitting too early today?

Steve Jobs quote reveals harsh truth: are you quitting too early before success compounds after years of hidden effort? Overnight success is a pe

'We're just winning': Trump says US will not leave Iran early, wants to avoid 'problem' reappearing

Assembly elections 2026 LIVE: Repolling set to be carried out across 15 booths in West Bengal today

BJP strategy to defame Bengal: TMC's Shashi Panja alleges poll-day provocation after ECI orders repoll

Trump Says He'll Place 25% Tariff on Autos from EU

Trump said in a social media post that the EU is not complying with our fully agreed to Trade Deal, though he did not flesh out his objections in

U.S. approves military sales of over $8.6 billion to West Asia allies

The announcements came as the U.S. and Israels war against Iran marked nine weeks since its start and more than three weeks since a fragile cease

Iran's IRGC announces new rules to strengthen control over Arabian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz

Iran's Revolutionary Guard is tightening its grip on vital waterways. New rules aim to boost control over the Arabian Gulf and the Strait of Horm

Morning Digest: MHA, Manipur govt hold talks with Kuki-Zo groups; India to tap into solar, coal to weather summer power demand, and more

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Ozempic, Mounjaro and weight loss: What GLP-1 drugs mean for body positivity

As drugs like Ozempic, Mounjaro and Wegovy gain traction in India, they are reframing obesity as a chronic medical condition while raising questi

Repolling in 15 West Bengal booths after EVM tampering claims - full list

Trump Says He's Not Satisfied with Iran's Proposal to End War

The shaky three-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran appears to still be holding though both countries have traded accusations of violations

'It's actually treasonous': Trump slams critics claiming US not winning Iran war

US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) said he considers it reasonous for critics to claim that the United States is not winning the w

US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany in next 6-12 months, fulfilling Trump's threat

The U.S. will withdraw approximately 5,000 troops from Germany within a year, fulfilling President Trump's threat amid disagreements over the Ira

US Iran War Live: Trump says Iran cannot have nuclear weapons else it can use it in Europe, Israel

Middle East, Europe Would Have Blown To Pieces: Trump On Iran Nuclear Threat

US President Donald Trump on Friday said military action was taken against Iran's nuclear programme to save the Gulf region, including Israel, fr

US approves more than $8.6bn in military sales to Israel, Gulf allies

The US approved over $8.6 billion in military sales to West Asian allies amid high regional tensions with Iran. President Trump declared criticis

ED flags legal hurdles in money laundering probe

Enforcement Directorate chief Rahul Navin highlighted legal hurdles in money laundering probes, questioning if trials should halt pending predica

Staff crunch, infrastructure hit NCLT operations, must be addressed: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has taken suo motu action, highlighting severe infrastructure and vacancy issues plaguing the National Company Law Tribunals (N

Election Commission orders repolling in 15 booths in two Bengal seats

Repolling has been ordered in 15 South 24 Parganas booths for Saturday, May 2, following irregularities during Bengal's second phase polls. Conce

Apple posts strong growth in India despite global smartphone slowdown: CEO Tim Cook

Apple CEO Tim Cook expressed excitement about India's market. The company achieved strong double-digit growth in India for iPhones, iPadApple pos

Power Cut in Over 25 Areas of Udaipur on May 2

Udaipur, May 2, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): Power supply will remain suspended in more than 25 areas of Udaipur on May 2 due to maintenance work, accor

Gujarat CM Meets Singapore High Commissioner to Discuss Investments

Gandhinagar, May 2: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel held a one-on-one meeting with Singapores High Commissioner to India, Simon Wong, duri

GameStop and eBay share price surge after report of potential takeover offer. Here's possible deal impact

GameStop and eBay share price moved after a report said GameStop is preparing a takeover offer for eBay. The report linked the plan to CEO Ryan C

Fast evolving realms of governance call for rapid adaptiveness: Dr Jitendra

IIPA Convocation Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, May 1 : Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences

Gujarat CM Meets Seychelles High Commissioner to Boost Investment

Surat, May 2: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel held a significant meeting with Seychelles High Commissioner to India, Lalatiana Akuch, duri

Monalisa hosts Laughter Loot Show

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 1: Aimed at blending shopping with fun and excitement for customers, Monalisa today hosted a lively in-store e

Delhi govt compelled parents to buy expensive uniforms: AAP

Almost every child has purchased books, uniforms and other stationery by April 15, Mr. Bharadwaj said, questioning why the Chief Minister is now

98.47% of 2000 Notes Returned Since Withdrawal Announcement: RBI

Mumbai, May 2: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced that 98.47% of 2000 notes have been returned following the decision to withdraw them fro

NTPC honours K M Prashanth and J P Sharma with top IPSE awards

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, May 1: NTPC INDIAs largest Public Sector Enterprise in Communications and Public Relations in the Power & Ren

Patanjali Research Foundation inks MoU with Southern Cross University of Australia

Excelsior Correspondent HARIDWAR, May 1: Patanjali Research Foundation inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Southern Cross University o

Force majeure enabled for 'war'-hit contracts: Govt procurers to grant case-by-case extensions, only for firms that hadnt defaulted by Feb 27

The finance ministry has authorized force majeure for government contracts impacted by the West Asia conflict, treating it as war. This offers re

Healthcare providers to report every new case of leprosy: Delhi govt

The move is aimed at strengthening surveillance, ensuring early detection, and improving treatment compliance across the national capital

NC struggles for the restoration of statehood

K N Pandita knp627@gmail.com In his recent public address in Budgam, Dr Farooq, president of the National Conference, spoke about the historical

Telangana Minister Criticizes Centre Over LPG Price Hike

Hyderabad, May 2: Telanganas Civil Supplies Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy has strongly criticized the central government for a significant increa

U.P. CM announces wage reform, warns industrial unrest will harm progress

Efforts are under way to also provide free annual health insurance coverage of 5 lakh to workers in industrial regions, says Adityanath; reaffirm

5 Killed After Small Plane Crashes In US' Texas

A small plane carrying pickleball players crashed among trees in Texas Hill Country, killing all five people aboard, authorities said Friday.

Applications for OCI cards can be now made online

The Union home ministry has streamlined the Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card process, enabling online applications for both new registrations

Strengthening India-Armenia Defense Ties: Key Meeting Held

New Delhi, May 2: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi met with Lieutenant General Edward Asryan, Chief of General Staff of the Arm

Defamation row: Reflect on inappropriate remarks, Singhvi says; dont need lessons on decency, replies Himanta Sarma

The Supreme Court granted anticipatory bail to Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera in a defamation case filed by Assam CM Himanta Sarma's wife. Fol

Reimagining the Role of Educators in present times

Meenu Gupta mguptadps@gmail.com The Indian classroom is at a decisive turning point. For decades, the image of a teacher as the sage on the stage

Mumbai-Pune Expressway Tunnel Project Sets Guinness World Record

Mumbai, May 2: The missing link tunnel project of the Mumbai-Pune Expressway has been officially recorded in the Guinness World Records. This pro

Two Arrested with 95 Grams of Heroin in Bihar

Patna, May 2: In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking in Bihars Gopalganj district, police have arrested a man and a woman, seizing approx

What is mifepristone, and why is it used? Court restricts abortion access by blocking mailing of abortion pill in US

What is mifepristone, and why is it used? A federal appeals court has restricted access to mifepristone by blocking mailing of prescriptions. The