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Sugandha Mishra: From Aspiring Classical Singer to Comedy Star

Mumbai, May 23: Renowned comedian and singer Sugandha Mishra is celebrated for her impeccable comic timing. However, few know that her initial dr

PM Modi Reaffirms Commitment to Youth Empowerment at 19th Employment Fair

New Delhi, May 23: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will distribute over 51,000 appointment letters to newly appointed youth from various government

Mika Singh Visits Jagannath Temple in Puri, Receives Mahaprasad

New Delhi, May 23: Renowned Bollywood singer Mika Singh visited the Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha, where millions of devotees flock each year.

APEC Trade Ministers Meeting Kicks Off in Suzhou, China

Beijing, May 23: The APEC Trade Ministers Meeting for the year 2026 commenced on Friday in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China. This marks the third

Mens swimwear in India is having a hot boy summer

Tailored, tactile and travel-ready, Indias new wave of mens swimwear is redefining masculinity, one side-adjusted short at a time

Rajkummar Rao and Patralekhaa Announce New Release Date for Raftaar

Mumbai, May 23: Actors Rajkummar Rao and his wife Patralekhaa are making headlines with their upcoming film Raftaar. Initially set to release in

Maharashtra Implements Strict Anti-Cattle Slaughter Law with MCOCA Support

Mumbai, May 23: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has announced stringent measures against cattle slaughter and trafficking. He stated

BJP fully backs administration in removing illegal encroachments from Govt, Forest land

No one indulging in land grabbing be spared Avtar Bhat JAMMU, May 22: Making it clear in unequivocal terms that all encroachments on Government a

CS reviews comprehensive traffic decongestion plan for Jammu, Srinagar cities

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 22: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today chaired the 5th meeting of the Multi Disciplinary Committee (MDC) on

India, Cyprus upgrade ties, unveil 5-year defence roadmap

Modi, Nikos hold wide ranging talks NEW DELHI, May 22: India and Cyprus on Friday elevated their ties to a strategic partnership and unveiled a f

Spiritual Journey: The Unique 16-Day Navratri Festival at Jharkhands Divine Temple

Ranchi, May 23: Jharkhand is home to many magnificent temples linked to the divine power of Adishakti. One such ancient temple is located in the

HC expresses concern over slipshod probe, orders SIT to identify real offender

Minors sexual exploitation case Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 22: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has expressed serious concern

RS elections for 26 seats on June 18

NEW DELHI, May 22: The NDA is likely to lose one Rajya Sabha seat in the biennial elections for 26 seats in 12 states across the country, while t

SIA attaches terrorists land

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 22: The State Investigation Agency (SIA) Jammu today attached the immovable property measuring three marlas si

Comm constituted to probe Bandi demolition drive

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 22: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has constituted a high-level committee to ascertain the factual position

JU Academic Council endorses faculty of Trans-disciplinary Studies, ITEP

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 22: Jammu University Academic Council met today under the chairmanship of Vice Chancellor Prof Umesh Rai and e

Govt mandates reporting of diagnosed, treated cases

Cancer declared notifiable disease in J&K Irfan Tramboo Srinagar, May 22: The J&K Government has declared cancer a notifiable disease across the

Bollywood Meets Italian Music in Mashooka: Pritam Praises Mahmoods Unique Voice

Mumbai, May 23: The new song Mashooka from Maddock Films upcoming movie Cocktail 2 is trending on the internet. This track features a unique blen

Central Minister Urges Readiness for Healthy Srikakulam Initiative

Srikakulam, May 23: Central Minister of Civil Aviation, Kinjirapu Ram Mohan Naidu, has called on everyone to prepare for achieving the goal of a

Roy Kapoor Films Issues Warning Against Fake Casting Calls

Mumbai, May 23: Every day, thousands of young aspirants flock to Mumbai, chasing their dreams in the film industry. Unfortunately, this dream is

Sakeena for comprehensive roadmap to curb drug abuse in educational institutions

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 22: In a decisive move to strengthen the fight against substance abuse in Jammu and Kashmir, Minister for H

J&K beat West Bengal in Jr National Basketball opener

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, May 22: The Jammu & Kashmir Junior Mens Basketball team made a strong start to their campaign in the 76th J

Nitesh Rane Advocates for Vande Mataram in Madrasas to Combat Terrorism

Mumbai, May 23: Maharashtra Minister Nitesh Rane has launched a strong attack on the opposition and illegal immigrants. He defended the ongoing a

Lt Gen Pratik Sharma visits TRINETRA AI Lab at Akhnoor

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 22: Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Northern Command today visite

Animesh regains 100m National Record

RANCHI, May 22: The national record was smashed twice within minutes in mens 100m race as drama unfolded on the opening day of the National Senio

Intl Biodiversity Day celebrated at MIER College

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 22: The Environment Unit of MIER College of Education participated in a Painting and Poster Making Competition

Jasrotia launches road restoration works worth Rs 67 lakh in Hatli

Excelsior Correspondent KATHUA, May 22: BJP MLA from Jasrota constituency, Rajiv Jasrotia today gave a fresh push to rural infrastructure develop

Kohli tops T20 chart for 50-plus stands

HYDERABAD, May 22: Modern T20 cricket continues to be shaped by elite batting consistency, record-breaking partnerships and high-scoring encounte

Inter-Zone Cluster trial-cum-selection held in Poonch

Excelsior Sports Correspondent POONCH, May 22: The Department of Youth Services & Sports, J&K Poonch organised the Inter-Zone Cluster Level Under

Pathania kick-starts work on re-surfacing of Dhar Road

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, May 22: Member Legislative Assembly, Udhampur East, Ranbir Singh Pathania today kick-started re surfacing work

Chinese Representative Calls for Genuine and Lasting Ceasefire in Gaza

Beijing, May 23: Chinas Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Fu Cong, addressed an open Security Council meeting on the Israel-Palesti

Sweety to lead India at U-18 womens Asia Cup

New Delhi, May 22: Sweety Kujur was on Friday named captain of the 18-member Indian womens U-18 squad for the Asia Cup hockey tournament to be he

Four dead, 90 trapped in China coal mine accident

A total of 247 miners were underground at the Liushenyu coal mine in Shanxi Province when the accident occurred on May 22 night

Indonesia Extends Work-from-Home Policy Amid Middle East Tensions

Jakarta, May 23: Indonesias senior minister announced on Friday that the government will extend its work-from-home policy for civil servants, emp

NATO allies puzzled by US troop reversal in Europe

Helsingborg (Sweden), May 22: NATO allies and defence officials have expressed confusion and concern after US President Donald Trump announced he

US: Slight progress in Iran talks as war uncertainty grows

TEL AVIV, May 22: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Friday that talks with Iran had made slight progress, though he cautioned against overst

Pak Army chief Munir heads to Tehran amid US-Iran peace push

ISLAMABAD, May 22: Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir has travelled to Tehran for high-level discussions as regional diplomatic efforts

Mukesh Singh Appointed as New DGP of Manipur Amid Ongoing Turmoil

New Delhi, May 23: Mukesh Singh, the current Director General of Police (DGP) of Ladakh, has been appointed as the new police chief of Manipur. T

Bangladesh pursuing legal steps for Hasinas return

DHAKA/NEW DELHI, May 22: Bangladeshs Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed said the government wants former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to return to th

Kyiv rallies against bill on missing soldiers status

KYIV, May 22: Hundreds of Ukrainians marched in Kyiv on Friday, calling on the government to veto Bill No. 13646, which deals with the legal stat

Javed Ahmed Kitab Takes Charge as JKCA President, Promises Transparency

Srinagar, May 23: Javed Ahmed Kitab officially assumed the role of President of the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) on Friday. This

Deficit teacher-rang CPF scheme 2023-kosa nangnikenga

TURA: Garo Hills Deficit School Teachers and Employees Association (GHDSTEA), Deficit schools aro colleges-ni CPF pension scheme-ni bidingo golma

Why quota for kids of well-off parents, asks SC

Wang Yi Engages in Talks with Moldovas Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister

Beijing, May 23: Wang Yi, a member of the CPC Central Committees Politburo and Chinas Foreign Minister, held discussions on May 21 with Moldovas

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan en route to Cannes with Aaradhya

Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, who has been away from the silver screen for quite some time, was seen jetting off to the ongoing editi

Central Defense Minister Sanjay Seth Demands White Paper from Hemant Soren Government

Ranchi, May 23: Central Defense Minister Sanjay Seth has sharply criticized the Hemant Soren government in Jharkhand. He has called for an immedi

Will not invalidate just for omission of legal heirs: SC

Maharashtra, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Mumbai Advance to National Physical Disability Cricket Championship Semifinals

Bengaluru, May 23: Maharashtra, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Mumbai have secured their spots in the semifinals of the National Physical Disability

Ayushman Bharat Achieves Milestone: Over 1 Billion Health Records Linked to ABHA Accounts

New Delhi, May 23: The Ayushman Bharat healthcare initiative has taken a significant leap towards expanding digital access by linking over 1 bill

Punjab government to remove stray dogs from high footfall public spaces following Supreme Court order

Bhagwant Mann said the government will create and maintain an adequate number of dog shelters where stray dogs can be properly cared for

SBI Advises Customers to Utilize Digital Banking Ahead of Upcoming Strike

New Delhi, May 23: The State Bank of India (SBI), the largest public sector bank in India, has issued a notice urging customers to use digital ba

Centre, Ladakh representatives agree to create elected UT body

Pakistans Gas Sector Faces Collapse Amid Economic Crisis

New Delhi, May 23: According to a recent article, Pakistans gas sector is experiencing a structural decline. This downturn is harming industrial

Whither Alexander Zverev, the forlorn scion of the lost generation?

Sandwiched between two eras of dominance, the 66 German is in a peculiar position. He is ranked a creditable third behind Jannik Sinner and Carlo

Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim Congratulates Tamil Nadu CM Vijay, Plans Visit in September

Kuala Lumpur, May 23: Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim spoke with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Friday, congratulating him o

Quote of the day by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings: 'A woman has got to love a bad man once or twice in her life, to be thankful for...' Life lessons on relationships, affection and human nature by popular American writer and novelist

Quote of the day by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings explores how life experiences shape relationships and affection. The saying explains how difficult r

Major champion Aaron Rai: the all-world English gentleman with Indian roots

The 31-year-olds triumph at the PGA Championship was one of golfs great underdog stories. How did he step up on one of the sports biggest stages?

Mamata Banerjee Calls Crucial KMC Meeting Amid Internal Party Strife

Kolkata, May 23: The internal turmoil within the Trinamool Congress (TMC) became evident following the partys significant defeat in the recent We

Remembering PC Vaidya: The Scientist Who Simplified Mathematics with the Vaidya Metric

Mumbai, May 23: Prahlad Chunnilal Vaidya was born on May 23, 1918, in a small village called Shahpur in Gujarats Junagadh district. Tragically, h

After benches differ on UAPA bail, SC refers question to larger bench

Quote of the day by Demi Lovato: 'Never be ashamed of what you feel. You have the right to feel any emotion that you want, and to...' - inspiring lessons on feeling every emotion, self-acceptance, finding happiness and mental-wellbeing by Sorry Not Sorry singer

Quote of the day by Demi Lovato: Demi Lovato's life motto encourages embracing all emotions, emphasizing that feelings are valid and one has the

Elected government has no role in Jammu demolitions, says Farooq Abdullah

He said Gujjars and Bakerwals have played a key role in guarding the borders in J&K

Maharashtra Aims for a $1 Trillion Economy, Says Eknath Shinde

Mumbai, May 23: Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde expressed confidence on Friday that Maharashtra is making significant strides towards a $1 tr

First Batch for Hemkund Sahib Pilgrimage Departed from Rishikesh, Flagged Off by Delhi LG T.S. Sandhu

New Delhi, May 23: The sacred Sikh pilgrimage to Hemkund Sahib has officially commenced for 2026. The first group of devotees was sent off from t

Quote of the day by Bernard Meltzer: 'Before you speak ask yourself if what you are going to say is true, is kind, is necessary, is helpful. If the answer is...' Life lessons on kindness, truth, human nature and why is it important to think before we speak

Quote of the day by Bernard Meltzer reminds people to think before speaking. The quote talks about truth, kindness, necessity and helpful communi

Political Tensions Rise in Punjab Following Harbhajan Singhs Statements

Pathankot, May 23: The political landscape in Punjab has become increasingly heated following remarks made by former cricketer Harbhajan Singh. A

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma Reaffirms Commitment to People-Centric Governance

Shillong, May 23: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma reiterated his governments commitment to people-centric governance and participatory

Hizbul & Al Badr chiefs join ISI men at burial of Pulwama mastermind Hamza Burhan in Pakistan

Major Legal Action in Twisha Sharma Case: Husbands License Suspended

Bhopal, May 23: In a significant legal development regarding the suspicious death of model and actress Twisha Sharma, the Bar Council of India ha

Pakistan military chief Asim Munir arrives in Tehran in push to end Iran war

Irans Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei, however, said the visit did not necessarily mean we have reached a turning point or a decisive s

Woman sustains injury at Kochi metro worksite

Smart border project with Pak, B'desh to ensure demography change attempt is defeated: Amit Shah

Manipur Chief Minister Appeals Against Strikes, Calls for Community Trust Restoration

Imphal, May 23: Manipurs Chief Minister, Yumnam Khemchand Singh, urged citizens on Friday to refrain from strikes, blockades, or protests, even i

Shocking Murder in Bihar: Son-in-Law Killed by Family Members, Four Women Arrested

Jamui, May 23: In a shocking incident in Jamui district of Bihar, a 35-year-old man named Jitendra Pandit was allegedly murdered by family member

Jaishankar Engages with BRICS Youth Diplomats Ahead of Summit

New Delhi, May 23: India is set to assume the presidency of BRICS this year, with the summit scheduled for September 2026. Prior to this, Externa

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High Court Orders Removal of Encroachments on Ancient Kunds in Ayodhya

Ayodhya, May 23: The issue of encroachments on ancient kunds in Ayodhya has reached the Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court. This case pert

Illya Ivashka and Petr Bar Biryukov Set for SM Krishna Memorial Tennis Final

Bengaluru, May 23: Illya Ivashka and Petr Bar Biryukov have secured their spots in the mens singles final of the SM Krishna Memorial Open. They a

Quote of the day by William Shakespeare: 'Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind, And therefore is...' - life lessons on why true love starts in the mind and grows in the heart by Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet and Macbeth writer

Quote of the day by William Shakespeare: William Shakespeare's words reveal love's true nature. It is not about looks but the mind and heart. Rea

India, Cyprus upgrade ties, sign pact to counter terror

Delhis Lieutenant Governor Discusses Urban Infrastructure with Union Minister

New Delhi, May 23: Delhis Lieutenant Governor (LG) T.S. Sandhu met with Union Minister Manohar Lal on Friday to address issues related to the cit

Mumbai, Maharashtra emerging as key hubs for global investment and clean energy partnerships, say diplomats

Calling Mumbai the Indian city most visited by Australian business delegations, Paul Murphy said Australian companies were increasingly looking a

Will bring back Sunali's hubby, Centre tells SC

Major SSC Exam Fraud Uncovered in Greater Noida; Seven Arrested Including Kingpin

Greater Noida, May 23: The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) has exposed a significant fraud operation involving the Staff Selection Commiss

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Announces Holidays Amid Severe Heatwave

Amaravati, May 23: In response to the ongoing severe heatwave in Andhra Pradesh, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has directed local authoriti

Dr P.R. Sushama Gets Best Biodiversity Conserver Award

The felicitation took place in the presence of IAS officers, Nadeem Ahamad, principal secretary, environment, forest, science and technology, Kal

City To Have 4 New Dumpyards; Jawaharnagar To Reduce Volume

The delegation expressed severe displeasure over the improper functioning of the sewage treatment plant established to mitigate water pollution i

Rajya Sabha polls for 24 seats on June 18; Mallikarjun Kharge, HD Deve Gowda set to retire

National Intelligence acting director Aaron Lukas wife, children and career: Who will replace Tulsi Gabbard after resignation and when will she leave office?

National Intelligence acting director Aaron Lukas wife, children and career has become a major topic after Tulsi Gabbard announced her resignatio

U.S. Secretary of State Rubio to Visit India Amid Tensions with Iran

New Delhi, May 23: Amid escalating tensions with Iran, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to visit India. Prior to his two-nation tour, R