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ISTANBUL, May 28: Three oil tankers were attacked by drones Thursday off Turkeys Black Sea coast, a shipping agency said. The ships all appear on Western sanctions lists as part of a shadow fleet exporting Russian oil and petroleum products and evading Western sanctions on Moscow because of its war in Ukraine. One was previously targeted in March. Tribeca Shipping said the Palau-flagged ship James II was sailing 80 kilometers (50 miles) north of Turkeli district in Sinop when it [] The post Dron

NEW DELHI, May 28: Activist Sonam Wangchuk on Thursday asserted he considers himself an honorary cockroach, as he rejected Ladakh Lieutenant Governor VK Saxenas claim that he was unsure of the online movements origins. The remark came in response to a post by Saxena on Tuesday, following a meeting with Wangchuk and his wife and HIAL co-founder Gitanjali J Angmo. The LG, in a post on X, said he cautioned Wangchuk against weaving a misleading and provocative narrative and claimed [] The post Sonam

Jammu, May 28: Security forces on Thursday launched a fresh fire assault and multiple grenade launcher (MGL) attacks on specific suspected terrorist hideouts as the anti-terror operation in the dense forests of Jammu and Kashmirs Rajouri district entered its sixth consecutive day. According to preliminary reports, two to three Pakistani terrorists, including a commander, are believed to be hiding in the area. The fresh assault came a day after Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General Pratik Sh

NEW DELHI, May 28: The CBI on Thursday arrested former judge Giribala Singh, an accused in the case of her daughter-in-law Twisha Sharmas death, a day after the Madhya Pradesh High Court quashed her anticipatory bail. A Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) team questioned Singh at her residence in Bhopals Bag Mughaliya extension area before taking her into custody, officials said. Twishas lawyer husband Samarth Singh is already in the custody of the central agency, they said. The CBI plans [] T

JAMMU, May 28: The General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the Rising Star Corps, Lieutenant General Rajan Sharawat, on Thursday visited Pathankot (Punjab) and Jammu and Kashmirs Kathua district and reviewed the operational preparedness of troops deployed in the region. GOC Rising Star Corps reviewed the operational preparedness of troops deployed in Pathankot and Kathua, appreciating their high standards of readiness, seamless integration and exemplary professionalism, the corps said in a post on X

NEW DELHI, May 28: A study has found that consuming caffeine in the evening may not always lead to less sleep or difficulty falling asleep, but can often affect the quality of sleep during the night. Researchers, including those from Polands Wroclaw Medical University, said electroencephalography (EEG), by which brains electrical activity is recorded, makes it possible to observe sleep duration or moments of awakening, as well as the biological quality of sleep itself. EEG allows us to see not [

KATHMANDU, May 28: A Nepali lawmaker belonging to the ruling Rastriya Swatantra Party has scaled Mount Everest, carrying the logo of the Federal Parliament. Mingma David Sherpa, a mountaineer and a member of the House of Representatives, reached the highest peak in the world at 5:40 AM on Wednesday, as per his social media post. Sherpa reached Mt Sagarmatha or Mount Everest, the highest peak on Earth, on the ninth day of his expedition, his post said. Sherpa said [] The post Nepals member of pa

GILGIL (Kenya), May 28: A fire ripped through a dormitory in a girls boarding school in central Kenya on Thursday, killing at least 16 students, a government official said, in the latest such incident to afflict the East African nation. Education Minister Julius Ogamba said Thursday that 79 others were injured at the Utumishi Girls School, which has more than 800 students in the Gilgil area of central Kenya. The cause has not yet been established. Ogamba said authorities would [] The post Fire r

CANBERRA, May 28: Australias Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, Richard Marles, will visit India next week for the second Australia-India Defence Ministers Dialogue with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, as both countries seek to deepen strategic and military cooperation in the Indo-Pacific. We remain committed to deepening diplomatic and defence relationships to strengthen cooperation, particularly in the Indo-Pacific, Richard Marles said. Australia and India are top-tier security pa

GANDHINAGAR, May 28: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said the Centres high-level committee on artificial demographic changes due to illegal immigration and other unnatural causes will also assess whether a law is required to tackle the issue. If illegal migrants left on their own, the BJP government in West Bengal will refrain from filing legal cases against them and facilitate their departure, he said here. Speaking at a gathering after inaugurating and laying the foundation stone for

BEIRUT, May 28:The Israeli military early Thursday pounded Lebanons fourth-largest city, killing at least 14 people across the south of the country in its ongoing military escalation against the Hezbollah group ahead of crucial talks in Washington. Among those killed in the flurry of strikes were five women and children and a Lebanese soldier. Dozens of others were wounded, according to the Lebanese Health Ministry and the state-run National News Agency. An Israeli soldier meanwhile was killed i

NEW DELHI, May 28: Reliance Industries Limited executed the largest-ever Samurai loan raised by an Indian corporate and completed three first-of-their-kind global financing deals in FY 2025-26, as the conglomerate strengthened its access to international capital markets following a credit rating upgrade by S&P Global Ratings. S&P upgraded Reliances international debt rating to A- from BBB+ in December 2025, placing the company two notches above Indias sovereign rating, citing the growing contrib

MUMBAI, May 28: Gulf Oil Lubricants India is steadily building a scalable EV ecosystem amid rising adoption of electric vehicles and demand for charging infrastructure in the domestic market. This comes as EV penetration in the two-wheeler segment is nearing 7 per cent, the company said on Thursday. According to the company, its EV subsidiary Tirex revenue crossed Rs 100-crore mark during the previous fiscal. The Hinduja Group firm Gulf Oil Lubricants on Wednesday had reported a 3.46 per cent []

MUMBAI, May 28: Bajaj Finserv on Thursday said it will be investing up to Rs 2,000 crore in artificial intelligence and technology-led startups in the next five years. The Pune-headquartered company made the announcement with the launch of Finserv Intelligence, a strategic initiative in applied research and innovation, focussed on high-tech, low unit-cost, highly scalable solutions, built in India, as per an official statement. Bajaj Finserv companies will invest Rs 1,500-2,000 crore over a five

NEW DELHI, May 28: Asias second richest man Mukesh Ambani drew nil salary from his oil-to-telecom-and-retail conglomerate Reliance Industries for the sixth year in a row and dividends remain his main source of earnings. Ambani, 69, had capped his annual remuneration at Rs 15 crore from financial year 2008-09 (April 2008 to March 2009) to 2019-20 (FY20); and since FY21, he opted to forego his salary, due to COVID-19 pandemic, until the company and all its businesses were fully back [] The post Am

NEW DELHI, May 28: The combined income of 36 regional political parties declined by over 51 per cent in 2024-25 compared to the previous financial year, while 21 of them spent more than their declared earnings, according to a report by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR). The report, released on May 27, analysed the audited accounts of 36 out of 67 recognised regional parties whose annual audit reports for the financial year (FY) 2024-25 were available on the Election [] The post Region

BENGALURU, May 28: Congress leader Siddaramaiah on Thursday said he has resigned from the post of Karnataka Chief Minister. Announcing his resignation at a packed press conference, the 77-year-old leader said that since Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot was not in the town, he handed over his resignation letter to the Governors special secretary Prabhu Shankar. I have tendered my resignation from the Chief Ministers post. I am confident the Governor would accept my resignation as per Constitutional p

NICOSIA, May 28: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday attended an informal meeting of EU foreign ministers in Cyprus and discussed practical collaborations and shared interests in the emerging multipolar order. Jaishankar arrived in Cyprus on Wednesday to participate in the meeting being held in Limassol amid the West Asia conflict and other geopolitical issues concerning Europe and the wider region. Our partnership with the EU and the region continues to deepen across a wide range

NEW DELHI, May 28: The Supreme Court has sought responses from the Centre, ED, RBI and others, including a few real estate firms, on a plea alleging that thousands of crores collected from homebuyers in Noida and Yamuna Expressway projects were siphoned off. A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi on Wednesday took note of the submissions of lawyer Prashant Bhushan, appearing for petitioner Vandana Sabharwal, and issued notices to []

NEW DELHI, May 28: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked states to resolve inter-state water disputes through cooperation, timely clearances and technology-based monitoring, and said the Ken-Betwa project should serve as a model. Chairing the 51st PRAGATI meeting, where seven critical infrastructure projects across railways, power and road sectors covering nine states worth around Rs 30,000 crore were reviewed on Wednesday evening, he underlined that delay in implementation of public projects l

NEW DELHI, May 28: Deficiencies in vitamin B12 and folate (vitamin B9) is linked with higher homocysteine levels in blood, which could be associated with a greater physical fatigue in men and decreased motivation in women, according to a study. This suggested relationship between vitamin B12, folate, and fatigue in healthy individuals may represent the first report of its kind. Blood homocysteine levels have traditionally raised concerns in relation to cardiovascular disease, dementia, and fract

MUMBAI, May 28: The world is getting harsher and that is precisely why Imtiaz Ali says he made Main Vaapas Aaunga, a story about love, healing and the quiet sweetness that people carry in their hearts long after everything around them has been torn apart. With the film, which reunites Ali with his Amar Singh Chamkila star Diljit Dosanjh, the director seeks to explore how love is the very thing that makes survival possible during and even after a crisis. [] The post In times of strife, important

GANGTOK, May 28: President Draupadi Murmu on Thursday conferred the prestigious Presidents Police Colour on the Sikkim Police at an event at Paljor Stadium. Sikkim has now become the 15th state of the country and the third in the northeast to receive the award. The Presidents Police Colour, also known as Nishaan, is the highest ceremonial honour bestowed upon a state or central police force in India in recognition of exceptional service, bravery, and professionalism. The officers of the state []

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NEW DELHI, May 28: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Thursday hit back at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his remarks on alleged discrepancies in the CBSE exam system, saying he was frustrated and opposed to technological progress. The response came after Gandhi on Wednesday said the CBSE examination results have been marred by massive irregularities and demanded an independent judicial inquiry and constitution of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to unearth the truth behind the

Flooding and waterlogged roads during the monsoon season often raise questions about how car insurance applies to flood-related vehicle damage. Since coverage may vary depending on the type of policy and add-ons chosen, understanding the associated terms becomes important for policyholders. Having clarity on these aspects can also help in better understanding claim-related conditions during such situations. This blog explains how car insurance may apply to flood damage and highlights important f

CANBERRA, May 28: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Thursday said he looked forward to hosting PM Narendra Modi again soon, while describing Indias growing economic importance as an extraordinary opportunity for the Indo-Pacific region. Addressing the parliament in Canberra, Albanese said India, which already has the largest population in the world, was set to become the third-largest economy over this decade. That is an extraordinary opportunity for us in our region. We are a Pacifi

DUBAI, May 28: Kuwait said it faced a missile and drone attack Thursday as the shaky ceasefire in the Iran war was again challenged after the United States conducted strikes targeting Iran and Tehran said it responded with an attack of its own. Kuwaits military made the announcement, without providing further details on what had been targeted. Kuwait repeatedly came under fire from Iran and Iranian-backed Shiite militias in Iraq during the war. No one immediately claimed responsibility for the [

NEW DELHI, May 28: In frank recognition of Indias cultural plurality, Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat has said Indian civilisation is an amalgamation of different faiths, and pages of history, no matter what their colour, cannot be removed. His remarks, during an exclusive interview with PTI Videos on Wednesday, come in the backdrop of various right-wing outfits emphasising Hindu civilisational identity before Islamic rule began in roughly the 12th century. Heritage means heritag

Shahnaz Husain glmahajan@gmail.com If youve ever felt like the summer heat is draining your energy, youre not alone.Feeling tired during hot weather is common, especially in peak summer.Many people experience low energy,feel tired, and struggle to stay focused throughout the day,even without doing heavy work during the hot summer season. People often dismiss afternoon lethargy as a normal part of life.But summer fatigue isnt just about being exhausted; its a physical reaction to heat. When tempe

Triptii Dimri opens up about sharing screen space with Madhuri Dixit and Ravi Kishan in Netflix film Maa Behen, the unforgettable atmosphere on set, and why the film became one of the most special projects of her career. From playing Antakshari with Madhuri during breaks to reflecting on societys harsh judgments towards women, Triptii offers an emotional and candid glimpse into the films making and message during the promotional activities. Directed by Suresh Triveni, the film premieres exclusiv

NEW DELHI, May 28: BJP national president Nitin Nabin on Thursday appointed Union minister Harsh Malhotra as the partys Delhi unit president. Virendra Sachdeva was serving as the partys Delhi unit president till now. Nabin also announced presidents of the partys Haryana, Punjab and Tripura units, according to separate notifications issued by the BJP national general secretary Arun Singh. While Archana Gupta was appointed as BJP Haryana president, Sardar Kewal Singh Dhillon was made the partys Pu

BENGALURU, May 28: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah informed his cabinet colleagues of his decision to step down, during a breakfast hosted at his residence, official sources said on Thursday. His current deputy and possible successor, D K Shivakumar and other cabinet colleagues attended the breakfast meeting. In a picture shared by the Chief Ministers Office, Siddaramaiah is seen hugging an emotional Shivakumar. In another picture, CM hopeful Shivakumar is seen touching the feet of Siddara

NEW DELHI, May 28: India and China held constructive and forward-looking talks on the situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh, noting that maintaining border peace and tranquillity enabled progress in normalisation of overall ties. The two sides discussed various aspects of the border situation during a meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination (WMCC) in Beijing on Wednesday. The discussions were constructive and forward looking, the Ministry o

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NEW DELHI, May 28: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday greeted people on the occasion of Eid ul-Azha and hoped that the occasion deepens the spirit of brotherhood and happiness in society. Eid ul-Azha or Bakrid is being celebrated across most parts of India on Thursday. Eid ul-Adha greetings! May this occasion deepens the spirit of brotherhood and happiness in our society. Praying for everyones success and good health, Modi said in a post on X. The post PM Modi Greets People On Eid ul-Azha

MULLANPUR, May 27: The cricketing world once again bowed down to the generational talent of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi following his six-laden 97 off 29 balls before Jofra Archer broke the backbone of Sunrisers Hyderabads muscular batting to set up a 47-run win for Rajasthan Royals in the IPL Eliminator here on Wednesday. The 15-year-old Sooryavanshi smashed as many as 12 sixes in his breathtaking knock and missed the IPLs fastest hundred by just a few yards. Rajasthan Royals slipped to 243 [] The pos

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, May 27: Referring to nearly 41 percent representation of women officers in 2024 batch of IAS, marking one of the highest-ever gender representation in the history of the IAS, Union Minister Incharge Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT) and Incharge Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA) Mussoorie, Dr Jitendra Singh today said that the changing character of Indias Civil Services mirrors the transformation taking place across the cou

NEW DELHI, May 27: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said the Uniform Civil Code has been the BJPs resolve since the day of its foundation. Congratulating the people of Assam on the passing of UCC Bill in the Assembly, Shah said on X, under Prime Minister Narendra Modis leadership, BJP-led state governments are establishing uniform law for every citizen. I am delighted that after Uttarakhand and Gujarat, Assam too has passed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill today. [] The post Amit Shah

HYDERABAD, May 27 : Air India Express on Wednesday announced the launch of its Xpress Sale, offering five million seats with discounts of up to 50 per cent on domestic and international flights. In a release, the airline said bookings under the sale will remain open from May 27 to May 31, 2026, for travel between June 15 and October 10, 2026. According to the company, the offer covers Lite fares, which come with zero check-in baggage allowance, as well [] The post Air India Express launches Xpre

Commodore DS Sodhi (Retd.) sodhidalbir7777@gmail.com Guru Nanak Dev Ji was a great unifier of humanity who worked for interfaith peace and harmony. Born to Mata Tripta and Kalyan Chand Das Bedi (Mehta Kalu) at Rai Bhoi ki Talwandi, Lahore (present-day Nankana Sahib), he lived in an era when people worshipped many gods and followed superstitions and rituals that were often in defiance of the Supreme Lords teachings. Guru Nanak Dev Ji had his first mystic experience at Sultanpur while taking [] Th

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 27: Eid ul Adha, also known as festival of sacrifice was celebrated with great religious fervour and gaiety across Jammu region today. In Jammu the members of Muslim community offered special Eid prayers at various Eidgahs and mosques. The members of Muslim community attired in white dress thronged the Eidgahs and mosques in the morning to offer special Eid prayers. Click here to watch video The main religious congregation was held at Eidgah Residency Road here

Ashok Ogra ashokogra@gmail.com It is only natural that public discussions on Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee focus largely on Kashmir and the founding of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh. However, his public life was much wider. He was associated with education, Parliament, industry, and public affairs during the early years of independent India. Born 125 years ago, he grew up in Bengals rich academic and intellectual environment. He performed exceptionally well in academics and stood first in his Intermedia

Excelsior Correspondent Katra, May 27: MLA Mata Vaishno Devi Constituency, Baldev Raj Sharma today conducted a public meeting at Municipal Committee Katra, Ward No. 3, in the presence of Tehsildar Katra, XEN PHE Reasi along with AEE Katra, officials of the PDD Department, Police Department, Sardari Lal Dubey, Ashwani Sharma, Ex Vice Chairman Municipal Committee Katra Ajay Baru, Advocate Parvaish Kant, Anil Kumar Samnotra, Ashok Kumar, Rakesh Dubey, Diwaker Sharma, Sandeep Mehra, and a large numb

UNITED NATIONS, May 27 : Pakistan will have to accept that there are consequences to its sponsorship of cross-border terrorism, India told a UN meeting, underscoring that it has every right to defend itself from such terror attacks perpetrated by its neighbour. I am compelled to respond to baseless and unwarranted remarks made by Pakistan today. India would like to set the facts straight, Indias Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Harish Parvathaneni said at a UN Security Council meeti

NEW DELHI, May 27 : The countrys wheat production is projected to rise by 2.29 per cent to 120.65 million tonnes for the 2025-26 crop year (July-June), notwithstanding localised damage caused due to unseasonal rains and hailstorms, according to government data released on Wednesday. The projection is in line with the agriculture ministrys pre-weather estimate of 120.21 million tonnes for 2025-26, which itself was higher than 117.94 million tonnes recorded in 2024-25. Wheat production is estimate

LONDON, May 27 : An Indian-origin neurosurgeon has been suspended for eight months by a UK medical tribunal for having a sexual relationship with one of his patients and prescribing medication while allegedly being blackmailed by her. Dr Chirag Patel, who completed his qualifications at the Government Medical College of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, was employed by a National Health Service (NHS) hospital in Cardiff, Wales. He told the UKs General Medical Council (GMC) that he is

NEW DELHI, May 27 : Gold prices declined Rs 1,100 to Rs 1.61 lakh per 10 grams in the national capital on Wednesday, tracking weak global trends as investors assessed the impact of persistent US-Iran tensions and rising safe-haven demand for dollar. According to the All India Sarafa Association, the yellow metal of 99.9 per cent purity depreciated Rs 1,100 to Rs 1,61,300 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes) from Tuesdays closing level of Rs 1,62,400 per 10 grams. [] The post Gold drops Rs 1,100

NEW DELHI, May 27: Adani group stocks ended higher on Wednesday, with Adani Power overtaking IT major Infosys in mcap ranking, in an otherwise subdued market. The stock of Adani Total Gas surged 13.35 per cent, NDTV skyrocketted 10.39 per cent, Adani Energy Solutions jumped 5.28 per cent, and Ambuja Cements climbed 2.28 per cent on the BSE. Shares of Adani Green Energy advanced 2.23 per cent, Adani Power edged higher by 1.72 per cent, ACC climbed 1.09 per cent, [] The post Adani group stocks end

MINA (Saudi Arabia), May 27: Masses of pilgrims in Saudi Arabia threw pebbles at a large pillar in a symbolic ritual on Wednesday, one of the final days of the Hajj as Muslims around the world started celebrating the Islamic holiday of Eid al-Adha. Pilgrims in Mina, Saudi Arabia, at the annual Islamic pilgrimage chanted Allahu akbar, or God is great, while throwing pebbles in a ritual seen as a symbolic stoning of the devil. The act also is seen [] The post Muslim pilgrims perform Hajj rituals u