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Students received a warm welcome featuring floral decorations and celebratory gestures in all school on Monday

TNSTC driver assaulted with knife by history-sheeter near Madurai

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Trump's $1.8 billion 'weaponization' fund put on hold after fierce opposition from Congress

President Trump's proposed $1.8 billion fund for alleged government weaponization victims has been halted. Republican lawmakers in Congress stron

Lebanon announces partial ceasefire between Israel, Hezbollah but attacks continue

Lebanon has announced a partial ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel. This move signals a limited de-escalation of the ongoing conflict. Israel

Aguirre puts faith in new generation as Mexico seeks WC redemption

Mexico City, June 1: Mexico coach Javier Aguirre opted for a new generation of players to use home ground advantage at the World Cup in a bid to

Czech Republics WC squad includes 17-year-old Hugo Sochurek

Prague, June 1: Sparta Prague midfielder Hugo Sochurek was included in the Czech Republic squad for the World Cup after he became the youngest pl

Ha Lyngkha Bneng named Best Feature Film at Kathmandu Fest

By Our Reporter Acclaimed Khasi feature film Ha Lyngkha Bneng The Elysian Field, directed by noted filmmaker Pradip Kurbah, has added another fe

Kangana advocates child-friendly offices

Actress Kangana Ranaut has called for child-friendly workplaces, saying women should not have to choose between family and career. Speaking durin

Delhi HC grants relief to Varun Dhawan in rights case

The Delhi High Court has granted an interim injunction to Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan, restraining unauthorised use of his name, image, voice an

Anushka, Kohli share emotional moment after RCBs IPL win

Actress Anushka Sharma celebrated Virat Kohlis latest IPL triumph with an affectionate social media post after Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeat

Pentagon Bars Journalists From Its Press Office. Here's Why

On X, acting Pentagon press secretary Joel Valdez confirmed the move, saying there was othing controversial about it and that it came because sp

US bombs Iranian bases as drones, missiles hit Kuwait

DUBAI, June 1: The United States said it carried out airstrikes on Iranian radar and drone facilities after Iran shot down an American MQ-1 drone

Karnataka: DK Shivakumar's cabinet to debut with 10-20 ministers; Delhi talks continue

Congress leaders held late-night discussions in New Delhi to finalize the new Karnataka cabinet, with 10-20 ministers expected in the first phase

Israel strikes Beiruts southern suburbs

BEIRUT, June 1: Israel ordered airstrikes on Beiruts southern suburb of Dahiyeh on Monday, accusing Hezbollah of repeatedly violating the ceasefi

6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Italy

A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of southern Italy in the early hours of Tuesday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences said.

Quote of the Day by Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis: AI is going to be 10 times bigger than the Industrial Revolution, and maybe 10 times faster. Could AI transform civilization faster than humanity can adapt? Learn why pioneering AI researcher Demis Hassabis believes the coming AI revolution could be larger and faster than any technological shift in history

Quote of the day by Demis Hassabis shows how artificial intelligence may reshape the world faster than past revolutions. AI from Google DeepMind

Have you downloaded the Trump Accounts app? Your child could qualify for a free $1,000 check eligibility now

Trump Accounts are moving closer to launch, with eligible families set to access a $1,000 government-funded investment bonus for qualifying child

Dr Jitendra announces Anusandhan Foundation support for Water sector StartUps, emphasises democratisation of funding

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, June 1: Launching the Rs 200-crore Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) -Ministry of Jal Shakti MAHA

HC accords Full Court Reference to CJ on his elevation to Supreme Court

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, June 1: In a solemn and dignified ceremony, a Full Court Reference was held in the Court Room of the Chief Just

Rise to price rise challenge

O P Sharma opsharmajournalist@gmail.com Presently, the prices of all essential items of daily life are taking upward trends making the common man

CM inaugurates additional accommodation block at Circuit House

*Meets several delegations Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, June 1: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today inaugurated the newly constructed additio

Speaker stresses accountability, discipline in Assembly Panels

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, June 1: Speaker Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather, today convened a high-level meeting

Caesarean deliveries surge past 50% in J&K

Irfan Tramboo SRINAGAR, June 1: More than one in every two births in J&K is now being conducted through caesarean section, with the latest Nation

Only people can remove Govt, not opposition claims: DyCM

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, June 1: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary today hit back at Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharmas remarks o

Green Viksit Bharat Redefining Indias progress through environmental sustainability

Mohammad Ayaz Raina ayazraina@gmail.com As India moves steadily toward the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, the centenary year of its Independence,

Div Com, IGP review arrangements at Bhagwati Nagar, Tawi River Front, Railway Station

Amarnath Yatra Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, June 1: Divisional Commissioner Jammu Ramesh Kumar and Inspector General of Police Bhim Sen Tuti to

U.S. court blocks Pentagon from removing transgender troops, for now

A panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit in a 2-1 ruling said the 2025 policy was unlawfully motivated by the ba

In security talks, Rajnath, Australian defence minister advocate stable Indo-Pacific

India and Australia emphasized freedom of navigation and a free, open Indo-Pacific during their Defence Ministers' Dialogue. The two nations are

Any temporary understanding between US and Iran must be followed by deeper talks: Kallas

ISLAMABAD, Jun 1: Any temporary understanding between the US and Iran must be followed by deeper talks about Tehrans nuclear stockpile and other

Gadkari reviews quality and maintenance of National Highway projects in Bengal, Andhra

NEW DELHI, Jun 1: Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Monday reviewed the quality and maintenance progress of 8,512 km of Natio

Delhi govt plans to roll out amnesty for J&K migrant families on monthly relief

NEW DELHI, Jun 1 : The Delhi government has decided to bring one-time amnesty scheme proposal related to the Ad-Hoc Monthly Relief (AMR) scheme p

Bangladeshs veteran politician Tofail Ahmed dies

DHAKA, Jun 1: Veteran politician Tofail Ahmed, one of the key organisers of Bangladeshs 1971 Liberation War, died on Monday after a prolonged ill

SSP Udhampur inaugurates Volleyball tourney

Excelsior Sports Correspondent UDHAMPUR, June 1: Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Udhampur, Amritpal Singh, today inaugurated a three-day Vo

Gold declines Rs 2,500 to Rs 1.6 lakh/10g amid fresh US-Iran tensions

NEW DELHI, Jun 1 : Gold prices retreated by Rs 2,500 to Rs 1.60 lakh per 10 grams in the national capital on Monday, tracking losses in global ma

6 killed, 13 injured as drunk driver rams festival revellers in Sri Lanka

COLOMBO, Jun 1 : At least six people were killed and 13 others injured after a pickup truck driven by an allegedly intoxicated motorist rammed in

JU employees cricket tourney begins

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, June 1: The University of Jammu has launched its Employees Cricket Tournament 2026-27, reaffirming its comm

SC: Rape survivor shouldnt be repeatedly called to court

The Supreme Court has protected rape survivors from repeated court appearances for cross-examination. Quashing a High Court order, the apex court

Indian women using internet doubled to 64% in 4 years

India is experiencing a significant shift in women's digital access and education. Internet usage among women has nearly doubled, while preschool

17-Year-Old Boy Stabbed To Death In Delhi, Probe On: Cops

A 17-year-old was allegedly stabbed to death in northeast Delhi's New Usmanpur, the police said on late Monday.

Govt cancels Olas licence to operate vehicle aggregator service in J&K

Permission to RAPIDO is under process Nishikant Khajuria JAMMU, June 1: The Jammu and Kashmir Transport Department has cancelled the Motor Vehicl

Army installs scanners at fencing gates along LoC in Poonch-Rajouri

Aadhar based entry-exit system to check smuggling Gopal Sharma RAJOURI, June 1: In a significant development, the Army for the first time has ins

Police fires aerial shots after stone pelting at Bandi

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, June 1: Police resorted to aerial firing at Bandi Ragoora area under the jurisdiction of Police Station Bagh-e-Bah

Delhi CM approves One-Time Amnesty Scheme for J&K migrants

1832 families to benefit NEW DELHI, June 1: The Delhi Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has approved important proposals related to t

SC gets 5 new Judges, strength to go up to 37

NEW DELHI, June 1: Five new judges were on Monday appointed to the Supreme Court, which will now have 37 judges, one short of the upgraded sancti

3 IPS officers from J&K, Ladakh allocated cadres

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, June 1: The Department of Personnel and Training, in consultation with the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of

Indias One-Way Market Forces

By K. Raveendran Motorists are facing the familiar squeeze of higher pump prices at a time when global crude markets remain volatile but not one

No urgent SC hearing on PIL for computer-based NEET re-exam

The Supreme Court refused an urgent hearing for a PIL seeking a computer-based test for the NEET-UG re-examination. The bench noted past dismissa

Venezuela acting president may visit India next week

Venezuela's acting President, Delcy Rodriguez, is poised for a New Delhi visit this week, signaling a deepening energy partnership. This comes as

Meghalaya Air Quality Index (May 4th week, 2026)

Right to be forgotten: HC lets personal info be masked in judicial records

Delhi High Court has recognized the 'right to be forgotten' as integral to the right to privacy, stating individuals shouldn't suffer reputationa

Reddit posts reveal striking shift in how we talk about mental health

More people are relying on social media such as TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and Reddit- to learn about mental health conditions and to interact w

Alphabet stock price jumps as Google parent plans $80 billion fundraising for AI expansion

Alphabet stock price remained in focus after Google parent Alphabet announced plans to raise up to $80 billion to expand artificial intelligence

Emissions from herbal cigarettes can be more damaging than those from tobacco

Herbal cigarettes, widely sold in India and abroad as natural, tobacco-free, and therapeutic alternatives to conventional cigarettes, are not saf

Paper exams leak-prone: Education ministry to Parliamentary panel

Artistes perform during the celebration of the birth anniversary of Bengali poet Kazi Nazrul lslam

Artistes perform during the celebration of the birth anniversary of Bengali poet Kazi Nazrul lslam at Bongiya Sahitya Parishad on Sunday.

With 5 judge appointments, SC's strength increases to 37

The Law Ministry has appointed five new judges to the Supreme Court. This brings the total strength of the apex court to 37, including the Chief

World No Tobacco Day event in SWGH school raises awareness

From Our Correspondent AMPATI, June 1: The District Tobacco Control Programme (NTCP) and National Oral Health Programme (NOHP), South West Garo H

'US trade talks on commas and full stops now': Piyush Goyal

India and the US have finalized most of the legal text for their bilateral trade agreement, with negotiations now focusing on minor details. The

Tongkhar inaugurates Dorbar Hall in SWKH

From Our Correspondent MAWKYRWAT, June 1: Local MLA Renikton L Tongkhar on Monday inaugurated a new Dorbar Hall at Domjyrti village in South West

Casual labourers in government entitled to pension: SC

The Supreme Court has ruled that temporary casual laborers in government departments are entitled to pensionary benefits upon superannuation, eve

Why is gold price down today, and will precious metals continue to drop or rise again? Gold falls as inflation concerns grow amid Middle East conflict

Why is gold price down today, and will precious metals continue to drop or rise again? Gold prices declined after rising inflation concerns linke

UAPA Accused Gets Bail After Nearly 5 Years In Custody

While granting bail, the court observed that the accused, Madhesh Shankar alias Abdullah, has been in judicial custody for more than four years a

Why are oil prices up today and will Brent and US WTI crude futures continue to drop or rise again? Oil prices surge as Iran talks stall and supply concerns return

Why are oil prices up today and will Brent and US WTI crude futures continue to drop or rise again? Oil prices moved higher after Iran suspended

Trump administration agrees to temporarily freeze 'slush fund' for allies

U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema barred the administration last week from taking any further action to create or operate the fund ahead of a J

Can photons really spend negative time? New quantum physics experiment on rubidium atoms challenges What scientists know about time

A breakthrough quantum physics experiment has revealed a startling result. Scientists measured negative time as photons moved through a cloud of

Court allows CBI to arrest former Reliance ADAG executive Jhunjhunwala in bank fraud case

After hearing arguments from both sides, the Mumbai court allowed the CBI's application to formally arrest the accused as per provisions of law.

African proverb of the day: 'A man who lets his wife cry is...' Life lessons by Kenyan proverb on love, relationships, marriage and why mutual respect, empathy and emotional intelligence are vital for peace

African proverb of the day explores the meaning behind the saying, A man who lets his wife cry is planting thorns in his own pillow. The proverb

Weather Forecast and Prayer Timings for Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to be around 39C and 28C, respectively.

African Proverb of the Day: 'A child that is not embraced by the village...'-Life lessons on belonging, community, compassion, and why every child needs to feel seen and valued

An African proverb warns that neglected children may resort to destructive behavior to feel warmth and belonging. This ancient wisdom underscores

AP Boys Bag Top Ranks in JEE Advanced 2026

Academic experts say that as a majority of the top rankers are opting for B.Tech in CSE in IIT, Mumbai, they aim for a placement in top firms wit

Mizoram Governor Launches Save the Farm Campaign to Promote Agriculture

Aizawl, June 1: The Governor of Mizoram, V.K. Singh, inaugurated the nationwide Save the Farm Campaign on Monday, a key initiative by the Ministr

Yathindra Assured Cabinet Berth

Yathindra told reporters in New Delhi: When I met Rahul Gandhi last time, he assured me in a facetoface meeting that I would be inducted into the

Importance of Value-Based Journalism for National Development, Says Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis

Mumbai, June 2: Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis emphasized on Monday that education in ones mother tongue, the preservation of Indian languages,

Is Michael Saylors Strategy changing its Bitcoin playbook? MSTR sells $2.5 million of BTC for the first time since 2022 - here's why

Michael Saylor's Strategy Bitcoin (BTC USD) sale: Strategy has sold 32 bitcoin for approximately 2.5 million dollars. This is the company's first

AP Commercial Tax Collections Rise 19% to Rs. 4,987 Crore in May

The net GST collections for May amounted to Rs.3,037 crore. The state also received Rs.1,758.58 crore through IGST settlement during the month. P

TGNPDCL Wins National Award For Digital Power Transformation

Reddy stated that through the OMS, about 72 lakh consumers across 18 districts were provided with advance information regarding power interruptio

OU Extends Summer Vacation Till June 6

The university said the decision was taken considering the prevailing temperatures. Academic activities will resume from June 8, a Monday.

Cyberabad Police Bust 77 Lakh Cyber Fraud Racket

The gang targeted victims by impersonating officials from the a MNC credit card division and tricked them into converting e SIMs into physical SI

Spanish proverb of the day: 'Even if a monkey dresses in silk, it remains a...' Life lessons on reality, appearances, identity and why appearances don't really matter

Spanish proverb of the day highlights an important lesson about reality, appearances, identity and character. The saying teaches that external ch

Madrasa Gets Rs.150 a Month for Leasing Land to High-fee Tech College of Mahbub Alam Khan

Advocate Khaja Moizuddin, struck down by an SUV on May 23, had filed a slew of cases against the father and son duo of Mahbub Alam Khan and Mujah

Abhishek Banerjees Parents Challenge KMC Notice in High Court

Kolkata, June 2: Amit Banerjee and Lata Banerjee, parents of Trinamool Congress General Secretary and MP Abhishek Banerjee, have filed a petition

Hezbollah Accepts US Proposal For Mutual Halt To Attacks With Israel

Lebanon's embassy in Washington said in a statement on Monday that Hezbollah had accepted a US proposal for a mutual cessation of hostilities tha

18 Held For Vandalism During IPL Victory Celebrations

Miscreants damaged public, government and private properties, including breaking the window panes of buses in the Raj Vihar Centre area while cel

Sri Rama Sene Distributes Saffron Shawls To Students In Bagalkot, Hubballi

The activists symbolically handed over saffron shawls to both male and female students near the college campus and argued that if students are al

Could your June 2026 Social Security check arrive sooner than expected according to the payment schedule?

The June 2026 Social Security payment schedule is based primarily on a beneficiary's birth date. Individuals who started receiving benefits befor

Lebanon's U.S. Embassy says Hezbollah accepted U.S. proposal on 'mutual cessation of attacks'

The Lebanese authorities received confirmation of Hezbollah's acceptance of the U.S. proposal providing for a mutual cessation of attacks, an Emb

IMEC is caught between commerce and geopolitics

The Iran conflict strengthens the case for the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) while simultaneously complicating its execution

Israel Does Not Trust Pakistan: Envoy

Pakistan has been attempting to broker peace between Iran and the United States with the backing of the Trump administration, but has not succeed