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Awful experience, Supriya Sule says after her car dashed by another vehicle on Expressway

The incident was a serious reminder that overspeeding and negligent driving can put lives at risk, Supriya Sule said

Miami: Charter boat explodes near popular sandbar, 11 injured in Biscayne Bay incident

A charter boat exploded in Biscayne Bay near Miami. Emergency services rushed to the scene. Several people were injured and taken to hospitals. T

India may not sign FTAs, to opt for deeper ties with customs unions in Africa, say officials

Indias cumulative investment in Africa has reached $80 billion, making it one of the major investors in the continent

Dozens killed in fresh attacks in central Mali: local, security sources

Attacks on May 8 were claimed by the Al-Qaeda-linked Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), who had already killed at least 30 people

Putin says presented war update to India, China, US, paving way for three-day Ukraine ceasefire

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a three-day ceasefire with Kyiv, citing humanitarian reasons and respect for the shared victory over N

Bobby Cox, Braves' Hall of Fame Manager, Dies at 84

Cox took over a last-place team in June 1990 and led the Braves to a worst-to-first finish in 1991, losing the World Series to the Minnesota Twin

Quote of the day by P.J. ORourke: 'You know your children are growing up when they stop asking you where they came from and refuse to tell you...' Life lessons on parenting, human nature and relationships by popular US writer and humorist

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Israel built and defended a secret base in Iraq for Iran war: Report

Israel reportedly established a secret military outpost in the Iraqi desert to support its air campaign against Iran. The clandestine base, housi

How Chinese pharma helping Indian patients with cutting edge therapies

Person Dies After Being Hit by Frontier Plane During Takeoff at Denver Airport

The unidentified person was hit two minutes after entering the airport. The person is not believed to be an airport employee

Hungary's Peter Magyar sworn in as prime minister, ending Viktor Orban's 16-year rule

Hungary inaugurates Peter Magyar as its new prime minister, marking a significant political shift after 16 years of Viktor Orban's rule. Magyar's

Champaran challenger | Nishant Kumar begins political journey as JD(U) leader in Bihar

With the BJP installing its first Chief Minister in Bihar, the JD(U)s previously reticent Nishant Kumar has taken on the political mantle from hi

Tamil Nadu swearing-in ceremony LIVE: TVK president C. Joseph Vijay to take oath as Chief Minister

Tamil Nadu set for coalition government; TVK secures support of five Congress MLAs-elect, two each from CPI, CPI(M), VCK and IUML, taking tally t

Iran's IRGC warns US assets against strikes on its vessels in Persian Gulf, says missiles 'locked' onto targets

Iran's Revolutionary Guard has issued a stern warning to the United States. Any aggression against Iranian oil tankers will lead to a significant

Vijay set to create history as he takes oath as Tamil Nadu CM today, to prove majority by May 13

Actor-turned-politician C Joseph Vijay is set to be sworn in as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister today, leading his party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam to po

Morning Digest: Vijay to be sworn in as T.N. Chief Minister today; Putin says Ukraine war is heading to an end, and more

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Quote of the day by Epicurus: Vain is the word of a philosopher which does not heal any suffering of man. For just as there is no profit in... Founder of Epicureanism reveals a timeless warning about mental suffering, anxiety, emotional pain, happiness, and the true purpose of wisdom in modern life: Why the famous Garden School thinker believed philosophy is useless unless it heals the human mind

Quote of the day by Epicurus: The Epicurus quote of the day is gaining fresh attention as mental health, philosophy, emotional healing, and self-

Allegations of Electoral Fraud in West Bengal: Rajesh Ram

Patna, May 10: The Congress party has raised serious questions regarding the formation of the BJP government in West Bengal. Bihar Congress Presi

Quote of the day by Jennifer Aniston: 'Life is about making mistakes. Death is about wishing you made...' Life lessons on challenges, success and human nature by popular American actor

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Balmanduri finish on high note

By Our Reporter Shillong, May 9: The last of the 104 group matches of the 5th Meghalaya State League was held on Saturday, with Balmanduri FC end

Menangpyndap stars in Mlaya win

By Our Reporter Shillong, May 9: Meghalaya started positively in the Swami Vivekananda U-20 Mens National Football Championship 2026 with a 3-1 v

Arti Shah captures spirit of Paddington in London

Arti Shah, who physically portrays Paddington Bear in the stage production Paddington: The Musical, says the characters message of kindness is es

Quote of the day by Dwayne Johnson: 'If something stands between you and your success - move it...' Life lessons on hard work, consistency and human nature by popular Hollywood actor

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CBI searches at 17 sites in cases linked to ADAG

Sexual harassment lawsuit against Will Smith dismissed

Hollywood actor Will Smith has won a court ruling that dismissed a sexual harassment lawsuit filed against him by electric violinist Brian King J

Govt mandates aggregators to register gig workers on portal within 45 days

Aggregators must now upload gig worker details to a central portal within 45 days to comply with the Code on Social Security, 2020. Failing to ma

Calm holds around Strait of Hormuz as Iran sits on US peace proposal

A fragile calm has settled around the Strait of Hormuz. The United States is awaiting Iran's response to proposals aimed at ending recent clashes

SC order turns up tax heat on old benami transactions

The Supreme Court has ruled that tax authorities can retroactively apply the benami law to confiscate assets from transactions predating 2016. Th

Suvendu Adhikari sworn in as Bengal's first BJP chief minister

Suvendu Adhikari took oath as West Bengal's ninth chief minister on Saturday. He leads the state's first BJP government. Governor RN Ravi adminis

Film director Abhijeet Mohan Warang, with bollywood actors Sanjay Dutt, Amit Sadh, Neetu Chandra, Namashi Chakraborty, Tridha Choudhury, and others

Film director Abhijeet Mohan Warang, with bollywood actors Sanjay Dutt, Amit Sadh, Neetu Chandra, Namashi Chakraborty, Tridha Choudhury, and othe

Census effect: Cities will see less crime next year

Crime rates in Indian cities are set to show a decline in 2027 due to a mathematical glitch in National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) calculations.

Gujarat Titans Achieve Historic IPL Victory

Jaipur, May 10: Gujarat Titans (GT) have made history by recording their biggest victory in the Indian Premier League (IPL) by runs. The team tri

Gill, Rashid star as GT crush RR by 77 runs

JAIPUR, May 9: Leg-spinner Rashid Khan returned to his magical best with a four-wicket haul after his skipper Shubman Gill struck a sublime 84 as

DyCM accuses BJP, PDP of allowing drug menace to spread in J&K

Irfan Tramboo Srinagar, May 9: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary today accused the former PDP-BJP Government of allowing the drug menace t

Dr Jitendra reviews preparations for upcoming Swachh Sagar campaign, International Science Festival

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, May 9 : Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, and MoS PMO,

NC obstructing developmental progress in Kalakote-Sunderbani: Jugal

Excelsior Correspondent KALAKOTE, May 9: MP Jugal Kishore Sharma today conducted an extensive tour of Kalakote-Sunderbani area. He was accompanie

614 FIRs registered, 646 persons arrested, 160 drug hotspots identified

Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyan registers major impact * 3.8 kg heroin, 32.92 kg charas, 222.31 kg ganja seized till date Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR

Dr Jitendra invited to Africa Nuclear Summit, agrees to attend virtually

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, May 9 : High Commissioner of Rwanda to India, Jacqueline Mukangira called on Union Minister of State (Independ

Chashoti victims families meet Sat Sharma over pending death certificates

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 9: Deputation of Chashoti Cloudburst victims families led by Rajesh Mehta called on J&K BJP President and Memb

SSP Jammu directs officers to intensify crackdown on criminal activities

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 9: Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Jammu today directed officers to intensify action against criminals,

HC declines interference in interim injunction, reiterates limited scope of Art 227 powers

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 9: Reiterating that supervisory jurisdiction under Article 227 of the Constitution cannot be invoked to substi

Quote of the day by Lao Tzu: 'He who conquers others is strong; he who conquers himself is...' Life lessons on success, courage and commitment by first philosopher

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Bengal: Cultural symbolism marks milestone moment in history

The BJP's first government in West Bengal was sworn in with a display of potent symbolism, including PM Modi's gestures of respect and the inclus

How cable TV visionary Ted Turner revolutionised television, video news

Ted Turner, who died on April 6, 2026, was bright, shrewd and, most of all, lucky. The cable TV visionary proved to be in the right place, at the

Decades after Syama Prasad's death, a day of pride for family

Nifty, Sensex rise notably this week as crude prices ease, rupee strengthens

MUMBAI, May 9: The Indian equity benchmarks posted notable gains during the week over easing crude prices, a firmer rupee and softer 10-year bond

SIP inflows grow over 10x as youngsters, women power Indias investing boom

NEW DELHI, May 9: Indias investment landscape is undergoing a rapid transformation, with participation expanding beyond metro cities to smaller t

Didi updates social media bio, but avoids saying 'ex-CM'

Migratory birds read invisible maps

On World Migratory Bird Day (May 9), a case study of the Common pochard, exploring possible reasons why this bird could be warming up to birders

RFBL Flexi Pack fixes price band at Rs 47-50 for IPO

MUMBAI, May 9: Flexible packaging materials manufacturer RFBL Flexi Pack Ltd on Saturday announced a price band of Rs 47-50 per equity share for

NDA show of strength as Suvendu takes oath as 1st BJP CM of Bengal

Bengal witnesses a historic shift as Suvendu Adhikari takes oath as the state's first BJP Chief Minister, alongside five cabinet ministers. Prime

Workers sort wheat grains for sale and packaging at a wholesale market, in Bhopal

Workers sort wheat grains for sale and packaging at a wholesale market, in Bhopal, on Saturday. (PTI)

Operation Sindoor Deterrent

A year ago, in the predawn darkness of 7th May 2025, India did something it had long been expected to do but had never done with such devastating

Akashvani Shillong bilsi 90 gapaniko mania

SHILLONG: Akashvani-ni bilsi 90 gapaniko manina 5 kilometre Mrathonko All India Radio Shillongni Akashvani Shillong aro Akashvani North Eastern S

Gambhir visits Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine with family

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, May 9: Former India cricketer and current head coach of the senior mens team Gautam Gambhir arrived in Katr

Martyrs Memorial Cricket tourney concludes

Excelsior Sports Correspondent KISHTWAR, May 9: The grand finale of the Martyrs Memorial Cricket Tournament 2026, organised by District Police Ki

SEC writes to Govt on OBC Comm report as voter revision nears end

Decision on recommendations pending for over one year Over 3 pc increase in electorates Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, May 9: Significantly, the electoral

Sorkari, Assembly-o Reservation Policy-o chanchirimaniko gelronga: VPP

SHILLONG: Meghalaya Legislative Assembly tomao Reservation Policy-o chanchina nangchongmotgipani bidingo agangrikna nangako adok sorkari gelronga

LG warns razing of narco-palaces, uprooting of drug networks

Pak smuggles drugs into J&K Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 9: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today said that Pakistan is smuggling drugs

Several months after halt, no movement on verification of royal treasures at Toshkhana

Revised mechanism, timeline yet to be finalized Experts seek high-level intervention to revive exercise Mohinder Verma JAMMU, May 9: Even several

Tawi Trekkers holds sport climbing competition

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, May 9: Tawi Trekkers J&K organised the second competition in its series of mass sport climbing events for c

Dogra Educational Trust bags Innovation Award at ICC-WTC 2026

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 9: Dogra Educational Trust has been conferred with the prestigious special appreciation award under the Innova

Bengal-o BJP-ni skanggipa sorkariko rikaniara itihas ongjok

Kolkata: (IANS) Sonibar salo Suvendu Adhikari-ni West Bengal-ni Chief Minister-na kumikchetaniona Meghalaya-ni Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma, As

Pak-China expert Lt Gen Subramani named next CDS

Vice Admiral Swaminathan to be new Navy Chief NEW DELHI, May 9: Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani (retd) has been named Indias next Chief of Defence Staff

Judicial inquiry into Sept 24 Leh violence likely to be completed shortly

93 witnesses examined till 3rd session Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 9: Judicial inquiry into September 24, 2025 violence in Leh is likely t

DPS Nagbani holds Capacity Building Programme

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 9: A CBSE Capacity Building Programme on gender sensitivity was conducted at Delhi Public School Nagbani today

Zonal competition on plastic pollution held at Dansal

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 9: A zonal level competition under Rashtriya Srijan Bharat Vikas Programme (RSBVP) 202526 and RBVP26 was organ

ASN School holds programme

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 9: ASN Higher Secondary School Channi Himmat today organised oath-taking ceremony of the elected Student Counc

DYSS holds sports trials, zonal competitions across Jammu

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, May 9: The Department of Youth Services and Sports (DYSS) today conducted multiple sports competitions and

Nepals acting CJ Malla cautions efforts to make judiciary obedient institution

KATHMANDU, May 9: Acting Chief Justice of Nepal Sapana Pradhan Malla today called co-justices to carry out their duties impartially, free from fe

Quote of the day by Confucius: 'Silence is a true friend who never...' Life lessons on human nature, relationships and peace by famous Chinese teacher, philosopher and political theorist

Quote of the day by Confucius explains why silence can guide human behaviour and relationships. The quote Silence is a true friend who never betr

CBI searches 17 locations in Reliance ADA Group cases

In recent months, the CBI has filed seven cases against Group entities based on complaints from various Public Sector Banks and LIC regarding all

DMK publication hits out at Rahul for his 'lack of gratitude'

DMK mouthpiece Murasoli criticized Congress and Rahul Gandhi for alleged lack of gratitude after the party left the DMK-led alliance. The editori

What is the Governors role in a hung Assembly?

Why has Governor Rajendra Arlekar refused to swear in TVK party president Vijay as the new Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu? What is the primary obje

Informed Stalin of move, says VCK's Thirumavalavan

The Vijay-led TVK party's tally surged to 120 after securing support from VCK and IUML, following earlier backing from Congress, CPI, and CPM. IU

What if Vijay had joined in 2009, Congress wonders

Questions arise if Congress could have achieved greater success in Tamil Nadu had actor Vijay's past interaction with Rahul Gandhi materialized i

'Bid to prevent central rule, not validation of ideology': VCK will extend outside support to Vijay govt, continue in DMK alliance

VCK chief Thol Thirumavalavan has pledged unconditional support to actor-politician Vijay's government, aiming to ensure political stability and

Quote of the day by Friedrich Nietzsche: 'To live is to suffer, to survive is to find ...' Life lessons on success, challenges and positivity by German classical scholar and philosopher

Quote of the day by Friedrich Nietzsche highlights the idea that suffering is part of life and survival depends on meaning. The quote connects ph

HC quashes POCSO case after couple marries, starts family

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 9: The High Court of Meghalaya has quashed a POCSO case against a man, noting that he and the victim have since mar

Tagores 165th birth anniv celebrated in Shillong; book on Brookside released

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 9: A multi-lingual cultural programme was held here to commemorate the 165th birth anniversary of Nobel laureate Ra

20,000 Indian seafarers caught in Gulf turmoil: Mariners' body flags alarm

Seeks urgent evacuation steps by govt

Agri minister calls for eco-friendly tech to boost hill farming in state

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 9: Agriculture Minister Timothy D. Shira has called for the adoption of eco-friendly and farmer-centric technologie

Transport dept makes HSRP mandatory, warns of strict enforcement across state

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 9: The Office of the Commissioner of Transport, Meghalaya, has issued a public notice directing all vehicle owners

SCPCR calls for awareness after Ri-Bhoi newborn burial incident

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 9: Following the rescue of a newborn buried alive in Ri-Bhoi recently, the State Commission for Protection of Child

Koli women chart new waters, set up seafood company

Mumbai's Koli women are transforming their traditional fish trade into a corporate venture with Daryavardi Producer Company Limited. This communi

Pakistan-China expert Lt Gen Subramani named next CDS; Vice Admiral Swaminathan will be new Navy chief

Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani (retd) has been appointed the new Chief of Defence Staff, tasked with implementing the theaterisation model. Vice-Admira

Late-night fire damages four roadside shops at Them Bijoy

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 9: A late-night fire at Them Bijoy near the Ajmira building on Saturday destroyed four roadside shops, triggering p

National Lok Adalat settles 183 cases in state

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 9: The National Lok Adalat on Saturday settled 183 cases across Meghalaya, involving a total settlement amount of R

IPL 2026 | Prince and Mohsin have it in them to play for India, says Arun

LSG bowling coach Bharat Arun believes Prince Yadav and Mohsin Khan have the potential to play for India with continued improvement

Tagore: Beyond the wordsmith

On the birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore, Shreya Chaudhuri revisits the bards artistic legacy through an immersive portrait of his life an