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Pentagon bars journalists from its press office, saying it has become a classified space

Acting Pentagon press secretary Joel Valdez confirmed the move, saying there was nothing controversial about it and that it came because speechwr

30 Indians living and working illegally in U.S. as truck drivers arrested, will be deported

Operation Checkmate is aimed at enhancing public safety through enforcement of immigration statutes to detect and arrest illegal persons operatin

Trump reconsidering $1.8 bn fund as Justice Department temporarily pauses it, say sources

Lawmakers have raised concerns about the lack of oversight of the money and pushed the administration to either impose limits on the fund or scra

Prisons in India continue to be overcrowded by undertrials | Data

More than half of the States/UTs had an occupancy rate of over 100% in 2024 despite a modest increase in capacity

Anabio to launch flushable pads; Anveshan bags Rs 150 Cr funding

Anabio Tech, a deep tech startup founded by Mithun Shah, is all set to launch a flushable sanitary pad made from plant-based, biodegradable mater

'They want to demonize our ICE officers': US DHS Chief Mullin blasts Dems for attacks on ICE agents

What the F** are You Doing: Trump to Netanyahu Over Lebanon Strikes

A US official cited by Axios said Trump was frustrated by what he viewed as a disproportionate Israeli military response to Hezbollah attacks.

West Asia war LIVE: Israel military says intercepted projectiles from Lebanon

U.S. President Donald Trump said Israel and Hezbollah had agreed to stop fighting, adding that Iran talks were moving rapidly after seeming to fa

Breaking News Live Updates: CBSE opens verification, re-evaluation portal for Class 10, 12 students

Chinese Proverb of the Day: Prefer the armor to the dress. Life lesson on choosing courage and purpose over appearance

Today's Chinese proverb of the day offers a timeless lesson about true strength. Modern society often celebrates image, status, and appearance. Y

Won't Allow Our Territory To Be Used Against India: Myanmar President

India and Myanmar on Monday pledged to deepen bilateral cooperation across security, trade and infrastructure as Prime Minister Narendra Modi hel

NEET after the leak: Why security alone cannot fix exam system

You're F***ing Crazy, Would Be In Prison If It Weren't For Me: Trump Lashes Out At Netanyahu Over Lebanon

US-Iran War Latest News: You're F***ing Crazy, Would Be In Prison If It Weren't For Me: Trump Lashes Out At Netanyahu Over Lebanon

Trump temporarily slashes tariffs on farm, industrial equipment from 25% to 15%

America's President Donald Trump has reduced tariffs on farm and industrial equipment. Duties on machinery like harvesters and bulldozers will no

India May Reconsider Easing Scotch Whisky Tariffs if UK Imposes Steel Curbs

Under the trade pact, India agreed to cut tariffs on Scotch whisky from 150% to 75% initially and further to 40% over 10 years

CUET UG 2026 Admit Card Out For Rescheduled Exams On June 6 And 7: Direct Link Here

CUET UG Admit Card 2026: NTA has issued admit cards for candidates who were affected by technical issues during the exams conducted on May 28 and

Anthropic Confidentially Files for IPO, Beating OpenAI

Anthropic, which makes agentic coding assistant Claude Code, did not disclose the size or the terms of the offering

Quote of the Day by modern mathematical genius Terence Tao: Talent is important, but how one develops and nurtures it is even more so. Could You Be Wasting Your Greatest Potential? Learn the powerful success principle that exceptional achievers around the world follow to turn talent into greatness

Quote of the day by Terence Tao quote highlights that talent alone is never enough in modern learning and success culture. The Terence Tao quote

CBSE Class 12 Re-Evaluation Begins; Portal Now Open For Students

CBSE has activated the online portal for verification of marks and re-evaluation for board exam students.

Windies reintegrate Hetmyer into ODI setup

Antigua, June 1: Cricket West Indies (CWI) has announced its 15-member squad for the three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka, which sees the ret

'What are you doing?': Trump blasts Netanyahu in call over Lebanon strikes, calls him 'crazy'

US President Donald Trump reportedly had a heated phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Trump expressed anger over Israel's

Kalinskaya beats Potapova in tiebreak to reach quarters

Paris, June 1: Anna Kalinskaya of Russia made it to the quarterfinals of the French Open for the first time by defeating Anastasia Potapova of Au

Vallejo courts $65,000 fine for sexist remarks on umpire

PARIS, June 1: Adolfo Daniel Vallejo was fined $65,000 at the French Open after he said his second-round match should not have been umpired by a

Confident Satwik-Chirag eye another title win in Indonesia

Jakarta, June 1: Brimming with confidence after breaking their title drought in Singapore, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty will look to

French Open chief backs human judgment after line-call controversy

Paris, June 1: French Open director Amelie Mauresmo said on Monday that electronic line-calling is not 100% reliable on clay courts and has no im

Indian quartet endures miserable day at Norway Chess as all four suffer defeats

Oslo, June 1: The Indian contingent endured a miserable outing as all four players suffered defeats in Round 6, with world champion D Gukesh slip

TNSTC driver assaulted with knife by history-sheeter near Madurai

Divyanshi creates history with double gold

Pristina (Kosovo), June 1: 15-year-old Divyanshi Bhowmick, ranked World No. 211, produced a dream performance to become the youngest Indian woman

India beat South Korea 4-1 in mens U-18 Asia Cup

Kakamigahara (Japan), June 1: Captain Ketan Kushwaha scored a brace as the Indian mens hockey team registered a dominant 4-1 victory against Sout

22 rowers in TOPS Development Group ahead of Asian Games

New Delhi, June 1: Twenty-two rowers were on Monday inducted into the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) Development Group ahead of the Asian Ga

Morning Digest: CBSEs re-evaluation portal remains inactive despite promises; Iran suspends talks with U.S. over Israels Lebanon strikes, and more

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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

Can't Keep Shoulders Down: Kohli's RCB Teammate On What Makes Him Special

From the moment RCB came into existence, its journey became intertwined with Virat Kohli - sometimes in joy, sometimes in despair. But for the la

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

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

Iran pauses peace talks with US over Lebanon conflict

TEHRAN, June 1: Iran has suspended talks with the United States in protest against Israels expanding military operations in Lebanon and its conti

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.

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

Shubham from Allen is All India topper, 6 more students in top 10

JEE-Advanced 2026: Allen creates historic record Excelsior Correspondent KOTA, June 1: Allen Career Institute has established a new record by sec

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

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

PM Modi Mourns Demise of Veteran Playback Singer Suman Kalyanpur

NEW DELHI, June 1: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today expressed deep grief over the passing of veteran playback singer Suman Kalyanpur, paying tr

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

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

Govt achieves fiscal deficit target of 4.4 pc for FY26

NEW DELHI, Jun 1 : The government has achieved its fiscal deficit target of 4.4 per cent of the GDP for 2025-26, according to the data released b

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.

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

Birdi posted as IG in CRPF

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, June 1: The Ministry of Home Affairs has appointed IGP Kashmir and senior IPS officer Vidhi Kumar Birdi as Inspect

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

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

Psychology of punctuality: Is arriving early a sign of childhood attachment and hidden love language?

Psychology of punctuality is gaining attention as attachment theory and childhood trauma research reveal surprising patterns. Studies show early

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