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MP firecracker factory blast: Death toll rises to 5; CM Yadav orders detailed probe

Mumbai Indians beat Punjab Kings by six wickets

DHARAMSHALA, May 14: Punjab Kings slumped to their fifth straight defeat, seriously hurting their playoff hopes, as Mumbai Indians cruised to a s

UP, MP, Chhattisgarh CMs meet Amit Shah in Delhi

NEW DELHI, May 14: Chief ministers of three BJP-ruled states Uttar Pradeshs Yogi Adityanath, Mohan Yadav of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarhs Vis

Painful reality of NEET paper leaks in India

Sanjay Kharoo The cancellation of NEET 2026 due to allegations of paper leakage has once again exposed the deep cracks in Indias examination syst

RCom case: CBI searches 7 sites across 3 cities

Submit data for renewal of MBBS seats by May 30, medical colleges told

Shiv-Parvati Mela at Moungri

Ashok Sharma ashoksharma23may@gmail.com Fairs and melas have, for centuries, formed the vibrant heartbeat of Indias socio-cultural and religious

Self-reliance and jointness must for future-ready force: Rajnath; moving with speed & consensus for theaterisation: CDS

The slowest-looking plant on Earth is evolving faster than scientists expected heres how

Cactus evolving faster than expected explained: New research reveals cacti are evolving and creating new species at a surprisingly fast rate, cha

Sakeena recalls late educationists contribution to education sector

GBHSS Gandhi Nagar named after Kuldip Kumar Badyal Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 14: Minister for Education, Social Welfare, Health and Medi

West Asia crisis: Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi seeks BRICS condemnation of Israel, US

NEW DELHI, May 14: Iran is a victim of illegal expansionism and warmongering, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Thursday urging the

RSS call for Pakistan dialogue big move: Abdullah

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 14: National Conference president Dr Farooq Abdullah today welcomed recent remarks by a senior Rashtriya Sw

Lavrov gets an exclusive audience with Modi, Araghchi meets Doval

111 killed, 72 injured as storm, rain batter UP; relief work underway

LUCKNOW, May 14: At least 111 people were killed and 72 injured after a strong storm and heavy rain pounded several districts of Uttar Pradesh, u

Govt: Right to religion does not provide for gender equality

The Centre argued before the Supreme Court that Article 25(1) on religious freedom doesn't mandate gender equality, as Articles 15 and 16 already

NEET paper leak: 5 remanded in CBI custody, 2 more arrested; aspirant allegedly commits suicide in UP

NEW DELHI, May 14 : The CBI on Thursday secured the custody of five persons arrested in the NEET-UG exam leak case and apprehended two more suspe

Northern Army Commander reviews operational preparedness along LoC

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 14: Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Northern Command, today visited

Uttarakhand Police files chargesheet in first triple talaq, halala case under UCC

HARIDWAR, May 14 : Uttarakhand Police on Thursday filed the countrys first chargesheet under the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in a case pertaining to

Jugal chairs DISHA meeting, reviews progress of schemes

Excelsior Correspondent SAMBA, May 14: Member of Parliament Jugal Kishore Sharma today chaired the District Development Coordination and Monitori

SIR Phase-3 in 16 states & 3 UTs, including Delhi

Delhi court orders OpIndia to remove articles on Swati Chaturvedi

The court held that the continued circulation of the pieces could cause serious and irreparable injury to her professional reputation while the d

Sinner Advances to Italian Open Semifinals by Defeating Rublev

Rome, May 15: World number one player Jannik Sinner secured his place in the semifinals of the Italian Open by defeating Andrey Rublev with a sco

HP Governor meets Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Ji Maharaj in Bengaluru

Excelsior Correspondent BENGALURU, May 14: The Governor of Himachal Pradesh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, today called on the globally renowned spiritual

60 humans trafficked in J&K in 2024: NCRB report

Forced labour, coerced marriages, sexual exploitation among reasons Bivek Mathur JAMMU, May 14: The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir recorded

Rajouri athletes win 8 medals at JKUT Arm Wrestling Cship

Excelsior Sports Correspondent RAJOURI, May 14: Athletes from Acopic Health & Sports Club Rajouri delivered an impressive performance at the JK U

LAHDC deploys new ambulances to boost emergency healthcare in remote areas

Excelsior Correspondent KARGIL, May 14 : Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon today formally hande

24 JKAP IR Battalion conducts Route March

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, May 14: The 24 JKAP IR Battalion of the Indian Reserve Police (IRP), Udhampur, conducted a disciplined and well

Vehicles go jerky on bad roads of city, adjoining areas

Toph Bridge, Vridh Ashram road worst hit Sanjeev K Sharma JAMMU, May 14: The agencies which dig roads for burying cables or pipes have failed to

India wins historic Gold at 10th Sanda World Cup in Macau

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 9: India created history at the 10th Sanda World Cup in Macau as Indian athlete Aparna clinched the cou

Lecturers Forum demands ACP, regularisation & transfers

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 14: The Central body of the All J&K +2 Lecturers Forum today held a UT-level meeting under the chairmanship of

AAP, Congress raises concern over SIR in Punjab ahead of 2027 Assembly polls

Haryana Chief Electoral Officer A. Sreenivas said under the third phase of the SIR campaign, July 1, 2026, has been fixed as the qualifying date

Shkenshynriah end Nangkiew Irats winning run in MSL

Shillong, May 14: After seven consecutive victories, Nangkiew Irat SC were stopped in their tracks by Rymbai Shkenshynriah SC who won 2-1 in thei

Lajong eye crucial home win against Rajasthan United

Shillong, May 14: Shillong Lajong FC will look to keep their Indian Football League 2025-26 title hopes alive when they host Rajasthan United FC

Tilak stars as MI crush PBKS playoff hopes

Dharamsala, May 14: Punjab Kings slumped to their fifth straight defeat, seriously hurting their playoff hopes, as Mumbai Indians cruised to a si

Dian Forrester replaces Jamie Overton in CSK

Chennai, May 14: Chennai Super Kings on Thursday roped in South African all-rounder Dian Forrester as a replacement for Englands Jamie Overton, w

Tilak to captain India A in 50-over tri-series in Sri Lanka

New Delhi, May 14: Left-handed batter Tilak Varma will lead India A in the upcoming 50-over tri-series in Sri Lanka, with young batters Vaibhav S

Stardust trapped in Antarctic ice reveal years of Solar Systems past

When you think of outer space, youre likely picturing stars, planets and moons. But much of space is filled with clouds of gas, plasma and stardu

Three IPL captains likely to lose leadership roles after IPL campaigns

New Delhi, May 14: Three IPL captains are in the line of fire due to campaigns that have been nothing short of disastrous and they could end up l

HC seeks govt stand on Congs 7, Jantar Mantar Road plea

Bumrah may be rested for Afghanistan Test

New Delhi, May 14: The Ajit Agarkar-led senior mens selection committee is likely to meet next week to finalise squads for Indias one off Test ag

Noida Protest Accused Got Over Rs 1 Crore From Foreign Countries: Cops

Noida Labour Protest: According to police, the amount was received in the form of dollars, pounds and euros in the bank account of the accused Sa

Indian dhow attacked in Omani waters, crew rescued

Sangitanjaly to Host Classical Music Concert

Abhijeeth Bhattacharjee and Pt. Prodyut Mukherjee of Sangitanjaly Foundation said the organisation wanted to connect classical music with social

3 vehicles with 15 bovines seized

Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, May 14: The police seized three vehicles loaded with bovine animals in Rajouri area last night. Reports said the

Samba police rescues 17 bovines

Excelsior Correspondent SAMBA, May 14: Samba Police under the supervision of SSP Samba, Anuj Kumar has foiled a bovine smuggling attempt in the j

Free medical camp organised at village near LoC

Excelsior Correspondent POONCH, May 14 : In a remarkable initiative aimed at extending healthcare facilities to the remotest border areas, the He

Police intensify anti-drug drive across Kashmir

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 14: Police today said that under the ongoing Nasha Mukt Abhiyaan, coordinated anti-narcotics operations wer

Chairman Save Sharda Committee calls on Chauhan

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, May 14: Save Sharda Committee chairman, Ravinder Pandita called on Union Minister of Agriculture & Rural Devel

Teenager dies in road accident

Excelsior Correspondent RAMBAN, May 14: An unknown vehicle hit a 14-year-old boy leaving him dead in Haribair area of Kaskoot in Banihal on Thurs

7 tractors seized for illegal mining

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 14: The police seized seven tractors involved in illegal extraction of minor minerals during separate enfor

Markfed: Buying of Sunflower to Resume Soon

Habeeb said proposals had been sent to the state government to enhance the procurement target to match the estimated output and ensure farmers re

Assam CM Reviews Power Projects to Strengthen Energy Infrastructure

Guwahati, May 15: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma reviewed the progress of key electricity projects on Thursday, as reported by official

BJP Slams Congress Govt Over Delayed Grain Procurement from Farmers

Reddy alleged rampant irregularities including loader charges went up to Rs.30 per bag, additional Rs.20 for loading/unloading, and 4-5 kg deduct

Xi warns on Taiwan as US-China talks focuses on trade

BEIJING, May 14: Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump held high-level talks in Beijing aimed at stabilizing strained USChin

Ship doctor exits isolation after hantavirus care

NEBRASKA, May 14: An oncologist on a cruise ship linked to a hantavirus outbreak has been cleared to leave a special biocontainment unit in Nebra

Quote of the day by John Milton: 'He who reigns within himself and rules passions, desires, and fears is...' - motivational lessons on self-control, self-discipline, mental strength and personal growth by polemicist and poet of epic poem Paradise Lost

Quote of the day by John Milton: His words highlight that ruling oneself is greater than ruling others. True strength comes from mastering passio

City keep pressure on Arsenal with 3-0 win against Palace

Manchester, May 14: The Premier League title race is not over yet. Manchester City cut Arsenals lead at the top of the standings back to two poin

Khalid Jamil announces preliminary squad for Unity Cup in London

New Delhi, May 14: India senior mens team head coach Khalid Jamil on Thursday announced the 28-member preliminary squad,which has four goal keepe

ED arrests Kolkata Police DC Shantanu Sinha Biswas in money laundering case

ED issued a lookout notice for Shantanu Biswas for ignoring summons; he was viewed as close to the former TMC government, and Chief Minister Suve

British Used Natural Disasters to Mould Imperial Narratives

The study shows how disasters were shaped and were shaped by imperial discourses of knowledge and learning, aesthetics of fright and horror and t

Late-night talks, allies backing: How Satheesan emerged as Kerala CM choice

SC: Present set-up lets govt pick CEC, ECs of its choice

Shillong Public School gets new football facility

Shillong, May 14: Shillong Public School took another step towards strengthening its sporting infrastructure with the inauguration of the renovat

CBI conducts searches in Reliance Communications case

The agency conducted searches at seven premises in Mumbai, Gurugram, and Bengaluru linked to senior executives of the company who served during 2

Covid vaccines were PATHETICALLY tested: Whistleblowers testimony reveals stunning details

The Iran war, Indias strategic autonomy challenges

Despite the defence, commerce and trade deals, India needs to be aware of a possible European alignment with the United States

Jammu and Kashmir Approves 361 Crore Waste Management Project in Srinagar

Srinagar, May 15: The Jammu and Kashmir Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, has approved a solid waste management project worth 361

Building a preventive health culture in India

The countrys economic and social progress depends on citizen health and longevity

Haryana Woman Murdered, Body Burnt In Himachal To Hide Evidence

The probe began after a partially-burnt female body was recovered in the forests near a police battalion camp in Poanta Sahib subdivision, on Wed

Bursting at the seams: On the rise in inflation

The current rise in inflation is not transient, but systemic

Andhra Pradesh Sets Ambitious Revenue Target of 1.27 Lakh Crore

Amaravati, May 15: The Andhra Pradesh government has established an ambitious revenue target of 1.27 lakh crore for the current financial year. C

Uttarakhand files first FIR on allegations of nikah halala under Uniform Civil Code

The complaint filed by a woman against her husband and in-laws also includes dowry, Muslim marriage and other criminal offences

Quote of the day by William Blake: 'Great things are done when men and...' - inspiring lessons on overcoming challenges and obstacles to achieve success in life by Songs of Innocence and of Experience poet and illuminated printing inventor

Quote of the day by William Blake: William Blake's powerful words remind us that facing life's mountains, or challenges, leads to significant ach

Rotation pact sparks revolt in Kargil, 16 councillors, including five from NC, back no-confidence motion

A political crisis has erupted in the LAHDC Kargil after the Congress, backed by five dissident National Conference councillors, moved a no-confi

Manoj Tiwari Welcomes Contempt Proceedings Against Arvind Kejriwal

New Delhi, May 15: Manoj Tiwari, the Member of Parliament from North East Delhi, expressed his support on Thursday for the Delhi High Courts deci

Cooling doctrine: On Indias response to extreme heat

Access to safe indoor temperatures must be a public-health entitlement

Something is off: Anushka Sharma leaves fans worried with her 'look' in new ad

Anushka Sharma is back with an ad for her jewellery brand but its not the item but her face that has grabbed attention.

Family Man's Sharib Hashmi breaks down as wife Nasreen's oral cancer relapses for 6th time; shares emotional update

Sharib Hashmi revealed that his wife Nasreen Hashmi's oral cancer has relapsed for the sixth time after years of treatment. Doctors say oral canc

Andhra Pradesh Government Evaluates Work From Home for Two Days a Week

Amaravati, May 15: In light of ongoing conflicts in West Asia, the Andhra Pradesh government is assessing the possibility of allowing government

'We have decided to part ways': Mouni Roy confirms divorce with Suraj Nambiar; urges media to stop 'fictitious narratives'

It's official: after days of endless speculation around their relationship status, actor Mouni Roy and husband, businessman Suraj Nambiar, have m

Deepika Padukone, Ranbir Kapoor spotted at Mumbai airport around same time; did they avoid each other?

Pregnant Deepika Padukone returned to Mumbai after wrapping King's South Africa schedule. Minutes later, ex-boyfriend Ranbir Kapoor also arrived

Former MP Anand Paranjpe Rejoins Shiv Sena After 14 Years

Mumbai, May 15: The Nationalist Congress Party (Ajit Pawar faction) faced a setback on Thursday when former MP Anand Paranjpe rejoined the Shiv S

Third Round of Israel-Lebanon Peace Talks Commences in Washington

Washington, May 15: Israeli government officials have announced the commencement of the third round of peace talks between Israeli and Lebanese r

Quote of the Day by Baltasar Gracin: 'A synonym is a word you use when...'- The renowned Spanish writer and philosopher's witty take on language, intelligence and the fear of being wrong

Spanish philosopher Baltasar Gracin's witty observation about synonyms reveals a timeless human fear of appearing ignorant. The quote highlights

Over 7,000 Teachers Recruited Transparently Since 2018: Manik Saha

Agartala, May 15: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha stated on Thursday that teachers must work with a sense of responsibility and open doors to k

BRICS Must Evolve into a Results-Driven Platform, Says Jaishankar on 20th Anniversary

New Delhi, May 15: At the BRICS Foreign Ministers meeting held under Indias presidency, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar reflected on the

Pfizer and AstraZeneca were ABANDONED, yet': Sen Johnson drops bombshell on COVID vaccine injuries

CBI Gets Seven-Day Custody Of Five NEET-UG Leak Accused

A special CBI court, while granting custody, observed that the allegations indicated the involvement of an organised gang engaged in leaking and

Gujarat Launches International Music Training for 1,692 Students

Ahmedabad, May 15: A groundbreaking initiative is set to transform music education in Ahmedabad. Following a memorandum of understanding between

M.P. Nathanael | Are The Central Armed Police Forces Children Of A Lesser God?

It is the CAPFs who were instrumental in exterminating the Maoists once and for all. But sadly, the services rendered by these forces recede into