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Delhi govt compelled parents to buy expensive uniforms: AAP

Almost every child has purchased books, uniforms and other stationery by April 15, Mr. Bharadwaj said, questioning why the Chief Minister is now

98.47% of 2000 Notes Returned Since Withdrawal Announcement: RBI

Mumbai, May 2: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced that 98.47% of 2000 notes have been returned following the decision to withdraw them fro

Healthcare providers to report every new case of leprosy: Delhi govt

The move is aimed at strengthening surveillance, ensuring early detection, and improving treatment compliance across the national capital

Telangana Minister Criticizes Centre Over LPG Price Hike

Hyderabad, May 2: Telanganas Civil Supplies Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy has strongly criticized the central government for a significant increa

U.P. CM announces wage reform, warns industrial unrest will harm progress

Efforts are under way to also provide free annual health insurance coverage of 5 lakh to workers in industrial regions, says Adityanath; reaffirm

Applications for OCI cards can be now made online

The Union home ministry has streamlined the Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card process, enabling online applications for both new registrations

Mumbai-Pune Expressway Tunnel Project Sets Guinness World Record

Mumbai, May 2: The missing link tunnel project of the Mumbai-Pune Expressway has been officially recorded in the Guinness World Records. This pro

Two Arrested with 95 Grams of Heroin in Bihar

Patna, May 2: In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking in Bihars Gopalganj district, police have arrested a man and a woman, seizing approx

Rajasthan Royals Set 226-Run Target for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026

Jaipur, May 2: Captain Riyan Parags impressive innings propelled Rajasthan Royals (RR) to set a formidable target of 226 runs for Delhi Capitals

Nepals top leadership stresses unity, peace on Buddha Purnima

KATHMANDU, May 1 : National unity can be strengthened by following Lord Buddhas guiding principles of tolerance and mutual goodwill, Nepal Presid

MP CM meets kin of cruise boat tragedy victims; says wont spare guilty, announces high-level probe

BHOPAL, May 1 : Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Friday met family members of the victims of the cruise boat accident that claimed ni

India, UAE trade pact helps boost bilateral trade to cross USD 100 bn: Goyal

NEW DELHI, May 1: The India-UAE free trade agreement, which came into force in May 2022, has helped the bilateral trade to cross USD 100 billion,

Lok Bhavan J&K celebrates Gujarat, Maharashtras Foundation Day

Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, May 1: The Foundation Day of Gujarat and Maharashtra was celebrated with great enthusiasm at J&K Lok Bhavan here i

EC orders repoll in 15 booths of two Assembly constituencies in West Bengal on May 2

KOLKATA, May 1: The Election Commission on Friday ordered repoll in 15 polling stations of two Assembly constituencies in West Bengals South 24 P

Ladakhi leaders meeting with HM yields no breakthrough

Tsewang Rigzin Leh, May 1: A delegation of the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA), comprising MP Ladakh Hanifa Jan, CEC Kar

Bihar CM offers prayers at Mahabodhi temple, greets people on Buddha Purnima

PATNA, May 1: Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary visited the Mahabodhi temple in Gaya Ji district on Friday and greeted people on the occasion

North Indian Drivers to Sing Maharashtra Song Next Year

Mumbai, May 2: The ongoing debate over the Marathi language in Mumbai has intensified political rhetoric. In a significant announcement, North In

Allegations Against Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann for Arriving Drunk in Assembly

New Delhi, May 2: A political controversy has erupted over allegations that Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann attended an assembly session ineb

BJD Launches Women Rights Campaign Against Delay in Womens Reservation Bill

Bhubaneswar, May 2: The opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) announced on Friday that it will launch a Women Rights Campaign from May 10 to 25 across

Two labourers killed, one rescued as old bridge collapses at Thathar area

Govt suspends two PWD engineers, orders probe Bivek Mathur JAMMU, May 1: Two labourers were killed and one was rescued alive after an old bridge

Leopard captured, official injured

Excelsior Correspondent SAMBA, May 1: A team of Wildlife Department comprising personnel from Mansar and Kathua today captured a leopard from the

Over 350 Industrial units affected in J&K with crisis in Middle East

Raw material supply from Gulf countries suspended *Production in many units goes below 50% Gopal Sharma JAMMU, May 1: Over 350 petro-chemical bas

Petrol, diesel prices hike not ruled out

NEW DELHI, May 1: An increase in petrol and diesel prices in the near future is not ruled out, government sources said on Friday, as losses mount

Roblox, Reddit and Atlassian stock prices and earnings explain market reaction after forecast changes and AI growth signals

Roblox, Reddit and Atlassian stock prices and earnings explain market reaction after forecast changes and AI growth signals. Roblox shares fell a

Above normal heatwave days in May: IMD

NEW DELHI, May 1: Above-normal heatwave days are likely in some parts of the foothills of the Himalayas, east coast states, Gujarat and Maharasht

Repolling in 15 stns in Bengal today

NEW DELHI, May 1: The Election Commission today ordered repolling on May 2 in 15 polling stations in West Bengal, where voting was held on April

PDP didnt vote for NC in RS polls: Farooq

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, May 1: Questioning the voting pattern in the recent Rajya Sabha elections, Dr Farooq Abdullah today said the Pe

Harish Rawat Urges Better Facilities for Char Dham Pilgrims

Dehradun, May 2: Former Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, Harish Rawat, expressed his views on various political and social issues, commenting on bo

Hideout busted; arms, explosives recovered

Excelsior Correspondent KISHTWAR, May 1: Security forces achieved a major success after busting a terrorist hideout in the dense forests of Chhat

Locals protest, block bridge after cops beat auto driver

Excelsior Correspondent KATHUA, May 1: The residents of Billawar today blocked the Naaz Bridge for two hours during a protest against cops after

Special Supreme Court bench to hear today TMC plea on counting staff

Trinamool Congress has moved the Supreme Court, challenging a directive mandating central government employees as counting supervisors or assista

Major Fire Breaks Out at Kalyan Dumping Ground

Kalyan, May 2: A massive fire erupted at the Barave dumping ground in Kalyan West, Maharashtra, on Friday, causing widespread panic in the area.

Actress Arushi Nishank Supports Sparsh Ganga Campaign for Plastic-Free Journey

Dehradun, May 2: Actress Arushi Nishank has lent her support to the Sparsh Ganga campaign, aimed at making this years sacred Char Dham Yatra in U

Trump Says Iran War Terminated, As War Powers Deadline Arrives

In a letter to congressional leaders on Friday, the deadline to come to Congress about the war, Trump said there has been no exchange of fire wit

US Withdrawing 5,000 Troops From Germany

The United States is withdrawing 5,000 troops from Germany, the Pentagon announced on Friday, in an apparent US rebuke to the close NATO ally ami

Amid market volatility, investors turn to bonds, gold, commodities

FPIs have pulled out 1.9 lakh crore from Indian equities over the past four months, and the outflows continue

BJP Welcomes Election Commissions Decision for Re-Polling in Bengal

Kolkata, May 2: The decision of the Election Commission to conduct re-polling at 15 polling stations in the Magrahat West and Diamond Harbour ass

Non-Kapus Unhappy With Jana Sena In Allocation Of Posts

They say two leaders are enjoying three posts each while other leaders are not being kept aside.

Arunachal Pradesh Emerges as a Key Driver of Indias Development: CM Khandu

New Delhi, May 2: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu highlighted the significant transformation in the northeastern region over the pas

Diksha Dagar Shines with Hole-in-One at MCB Ladies Classic

Mumbai, May 2: In a remarkable start at the inaugural MCB Ladies Classic held in Mauritius, Indias Diksha Dagar made headlines by scoring a hole-

Maharashtra Begins Self-Counting for Caste Census

Mumbai, May 2: The self-counting process for the 2027 census commenced in Maharashtra on Friday, coinciding with the states foundation day. Union

Why are S&P 500 and Nasdaq up while Dow Jones down today, and will US stock markets continue to witness wild swings? Biggest gainers, losers, analysts insights, market outlook and what should investors do now

Why are S&P 500 and Nasdaq up while Dow Jones down today, and will US stock markets continue to witness wild swings? US stock markets ended mixed

Great Nicobar Project to Strengthen Indias Economic and Strategic Fronts: Retired Major General Rawat

Dehradun, May 2: The Great Nicobar Project is gaining traction in strategic circles, with retired Major General G.S. Rawat shedding light on its

UAE Telecom Giant Etisalat Reviews Investment in Pakistan

New Delhi, May 2: UAEs major telecom company, Etisalat, is currently reviewing its investments in Pakistan. There are speculations that Etisalat

Kapil Sharmas Kis Kis Ko Pyaar Karoon-2 to Premiere on TV May 3

Mumbai, May 2: Renowned comedian and actor Kapil Sharmas comedy-drama Kis Kis Ko Pyaar Karoon-2 is set to make its television debut after its the

Wood's penalty gives Nottingham Forest a 1-0 win over Aston Villa in Europa League semifinal 1st leg

In a matchup of two teams hoping to revive former European glory, the win at the City Ground puts Forest a step closer to what would be its first

Bihar Congress Leader Praveen Singh Kushwaha Dies in Road Accident

Patna, May 2: Praveen Singh Kushwaha, the President of the Bhagalpur District Congress and a senior leader, tragically lost his life in a road ac

Court Grants Bail to YSRCP Leader in Controversial Post Case

Amaravati, May 2: A Guntur court granted bail on Friday to Pudi Srihari, an associate of former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Re

The Holder effect for Titans, Solanki hails the all-rounders impact

For a top-heavy Titans outfit with an airy middle-order, the 34-year-old has given balance, security and a progressive option. So much so that GT

Why are gold and silver prices up today, and will gold reach $4,800 and silver touch $90 again? Analysts insights, market outlook and what should investors do now

Why are gold and silver prices up today, and will gold reach $4,800 and silver touch $90 again? Gold and silver prices moved higher after oil pri

Thomas Cup: India blank Chinese Taipei 3-0 riding on superb singles wins from Lakshya, Ayush

Lakshya, who kept on trailing for the better part of the contest, showed remarkable resilience to script an 18-21, 22-20, 21-17 victory in a mara

Indian Athletes Ready to Shine at Global Relay Carnival

Jaipur, May 2: Indian athletes are set to showcase their talent at the World Athletics Relay 2026, taking place for the first time on African soi

Rajasthan High Court Denies Bail to Two Convicts in Jaipur Serial Blast Case

Jaipur, May 2: The Rajasthan High Court has denied bail to two convicts linked to the 2008 Jaipur serial blast case. The court rejected their ple

West Bengal polls: Lockdown in strongroom areas after TMC, BJP clash

Kolkata police have imposed strict prohibitory orders around EVM strongrooms following Trinamool's vote tampering claims and clashes with BJP wor

Indian Womens T20 World Cup Team Announcement This Saturday

Mumbai, May 2: The Indian womens cricket team for the T20 World Cup 2026 will be announced this Saturday evening at the BCCI headquarters in Mumb

Quote of the Day by Benjamin Franklin: 'Life's tragedy is that we get old'Inspiring quotes by the the Founding Father of the United States

Benjamin Franklin's poignant quote, Life's tragedy is that we get old too soon and wise too late, reflects on the human tendency to gain wisdom o

West Bengal elections: TMC alleges strongroom breaches, BJP mocks claim

Trinamool Congress has raised concerns with the Election Commission regarding alleged CCTV blackouts and unauthorized access to EVM strongrooms.

Assam Muslims Vote for CM Himanta: Karimuddin Barbhuiya

Guwahati, May 2: Karimuddin Barbhuiya, a leader of the Assam Gan Parishad, claimed on Friday that many Muslims voted in favor of Chief Minister H

Panic Erupts at Simri Bakhtiyarpur Station Due to Smoke from Train

Patna, May 2: Panic ensued on Friday evening when smoke began to billow from the power car of the Jan Sadharan Express train traveling from Sahar

Government Committed to Settling RTC Employees Pending Payments: CM Revant Reddy

Hyderabad, May 2: Chief Minister A. Revant Reddy has stated that the government is taking several steps to strengthen the Telangana State Road Tr

'Tremendous Discord!': Trump warns on Iran war, raises prospect of fresh strikes as talks falter

BJP President Criticizes Punjab CM for Undermining Democracy

New Delhi, May 2: The President of the Delhi BJP, Virendra Sachdeva, has accused Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann of once again bringing shame

Bihar Police Busts Digital Arrest Scam, Three Arrested

Patna, May 2: In a significant breakthrough against cybercrime, the Cyber Police Station in Muzaffarpur has uncovered an organized gang involved

Divine Experience at Gayatri Shakti Peeth Near Dwarka

Udaipur, May 2: India is often referred to as the land of temples, boasting numerous magnificent sites that embody devotion and grandeur. One suc

The hypersonic missile America may unleash on Iran everything you need to know about Dark Eagle

Dark Eagle hypersonic missile: The US military is reportedly considering deploying its advanced Dark Eagle hypersonic missile to the Middle East.

Jammu and Kashmir: Terror hideout busted in Kishtwar; huge cache of arms-ammo seized

Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district have successfully dismantled a terrorist hideout. Acting on crucial intelligence, a join

Why are oil prices down today while gas rates are witnessing a rise? Oil and natural gas markets move in opposite directions. Here's Brent, US WTI crude, Waha Hub prices

Why are oil prices down today while gas rates are witnessing a rise? Oil prices fell after Iran proposed new talks with the United States through

US Envoy Sergio Gore Visits Nepal to Boost Economic Ties

Kathmandu, May 2: Sergio Gore, the United States Special Envoy for South and Central Asia, began his political meetings in Nepal on Friday by mee

Fresh hike in commercial LPG price puts Mumbai eateries, tea stalls in a tight spot

Everything will be alright: Amit Shah meets Ladakh leaders, including Sonam Wangchuk, ahead of talks

Union Home Minister Amit Shah met with Leh leaders, including Sonam Wangchuk, focusing on spiritual matters during his visit. Shah assured that L

Two workers die as under-construction bridge collapses in Jammu

Tragedy struck on the outskirts of Jammu as an under-construction bridge collapsed, claiming the lives of two workers. A massive rescue effort in

DC Triumphs Over RR by 7 Wickets in IPL 2026

Jaipur, May 2: Delhi Capitals (DC) secured a convincing victory against Rajasthan Royals (RR) by 7 wickets in the 43rd match of IPL 2026, held at

Food Prices May Rise By 10% As 19 Kg LPG Costs Surge

State-run oil marketing companies have raised commercial LPG prices three times in recent months by around 145 on March 1, 195 on April 1, and 99

Jammu and Kashmir: CM Omar Abdullah denies plan to drop Urdu in revenue jobs, slams PDP over lies

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah refuted claims of removing Urdu from revenue jobs, stating a proposal is under consideration for p

Youth Focuses on Skill Development Over Degrees: Dharmendra Pradhan

Jaipur, May 2: The Rajasthan government signed several Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with institutions including the English and Foreign La

Daily Wage Worker Dies Of Suspected Sunstroke In Konaseema

According to reports, she collapsed while working and was immediately shifted to a nearby primary health centre, where doctors declared her dead.

MAC cosmetics owner Estee Lauder to cut 3,000 more jobs

Estee Lauder Cos. is set to cut up to 3,000 more jobs, increasing its total planned layoffs to 10,000. This move aims to generate an additional $

Quote of the Day by Adam Sandler: 'I definitely connected to the fact that life gets'Inspiring quotes by the famous American comedian and actor

Quote of the Day: Adam Sandler's quote, life gets out of control and you end up doing things and wishing you were doing other things instead, ref

Bihar CM Offers Prayers at Vishnupad Temple on Buddha Purnima

Patna, May 2: Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary offered prayers at the renowned Vishnupad Temple in Gaya on the auspicious occasion of Buddha

Telangana IT Minister for stronger digital push in govt. schools

Force Majeure Invoked: Centre Waives Penalties For Govt Contractors Amid West Asia Crisis

The relief, however, applies to contracts with government agencies across goods, services and works, covering suppliers, consultants and contract

SCR debuts AI-based passenger information kiosks

48% of NSE firms have no women as key managers; women losing out on higher paid jobs: study

Very few companies have more than two women on the Boards

Buddha Purnima marked at Buddhavanam with Mobile Museum on Wheels launch

Bihar Police Bust Cyber Fraud and Hawala Racket, Seize 69 Lakhs

Patna, May 2: Bihar police have dismantled an organized gang involved in cyber fraud and hawala operations in the Ghodasahan area of East Champar

Novo rebrands diabetes pill as Ozempic to tap blockbuster name

Novo Nordisk is relaunching a diabetes tablet as Ozempic in the United States. This move aims to boost sales by using the strong brand recognitio

Bangladeshs foreign ministry summons Indias acting envoy

DHAKA, May 1: Bangladeshs Foreign Ministry has summoned Indias acting High Commissioner Pawan Badhe and lodged a formal protest over certain comm

On 70th ED Day, agency flags rise in crypto fraud, narcotics and terror financing cases

The Enforcement Directorate is adapting to new criminal challenges like crypto fraud and terror financing. The agency has filed nearly twice the

Don''t Need To Answer Critics: Riyan Parag

The RR skipper also had an injury setback and stayed off the field after pulling a hamstring, with Yashasvi Jaiswal taking over the captaincy dut

I don't think...: Riyan Parag on vaping controversy after scoring 90

Despite facing criticism, Riyan Parag scored a brilliant 90 for Rajasthan Royals, but their efforts fell short in a loss to Delhi Capitals. Parag