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India, Pakistan should talk to each other find a way out on Kashmir: Mirwaiz Umar Farooq

Kashmir chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq underlined the path shown by his late father (Mirwaiz Moulana Farooq), where he put thrust on resolution

IMD issues heatwave alert for north and central India over next seven days

The IMD stated that heatwave conditions are likely in isolated areas of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh from May 22 to May 28

US arrests sister of top Cuban military-linked executive in Miami

Authorities determined her continued presence undermined US foreign policy objectives toward Cuba, citing her role as sister of Ania Guillermina

NEET re-test to be 100 per cent error-free, says Dharmendra Pradhan

He also asserted that the government is committed to ensuring that the re-test scheduled to be held on June 21 remains 100 per cent error-free

China fast-tracks automated coal-chemical hub in resource-rich Xinjiang region

It holds Chinas largest contiguous coalfield, with 390 billion tons of reserves 7 per cent of the national total capable of sustaining Chinas en

Five People Killed as Cruiser Vehicle, Lorry Collide in Kalaburagi District

The impact of the collision was so severe that the front portion of the cruiser vehicle was completely crushed, he said.

Thousands evacuated in Southern California due to failing chemicaltank

Firefighters doused the tanks with water using a mechanical device that kept humans at a safe distance, stabilising the temperature and buying us

Russia says Ukrainian drone strike kills four and injures 35 in Luhansk

Yana Lantratova, Russias Human Rights Commissioner, said that 86 teenagers aged 14 to 18 had been asleep inside the hostel belonging to Luhansk P

Impact of Middle East Turmoil on Fuel Prices: Ramchandra Rao

Hyderabad, May 23: The recent increase in petrol and diesel prices has sparked intense political debate. Telangana BJP state president N. Ramchan

Namrata Sonis beauty guide: On changing beauty trends, and why Indian eyes deserve more kajal

26 years of Cannes red carpets, movies, bridal chairs, and her own make-up line: Namrata Soni tells us why people should experiment more, her exc

Ice Age discovery in China challenges theories about origins of human creativity

A new analysis of crystals formed inside one of the bones shows that the site dates back to an ice age 146,000 years ago, challenging the idea th

New wearable patch can detect dangerous body signals in milliseconds

The skin-like device uses arrays of organic electrochemical transistors to perform neuromorphic computing while remaining flexible enough to bend

Actress Vishnu Priya Files Complaint Alleging Online Harassment

The continuous circulation of such false narratives has seriously affected the petitioner's personal reputation, emotional well-being, and profes

U.S. Senate Passes Stop Stealing Our Chips Act to Combat Chip Smuggling

Washington, May 23: The U.S. Senate has passed a bipartisan bill aimed at preventing the smuggling of advanced American semiconductors into China

Trump to Miss Sons Wedding Amid Pressing White House Duties

Trump told reporters at the White House on Thursday that his son's wedding was ot good timing because of a thing called Iran and other things.

PM Modi Wishes BJP President Nitin Naveen a Happy Birthday

New Delhi, May 23: Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended heartfelt birthday wishes to Nitin Naveen, the National President of the Bharatiya Janat

Ravi Kishan Responds to Viral Memes and Slip of the Tongue

Mumbai, May 23: In todays social media era, even a minor slip can quickly go viral. This often impacts prominent personalities significantly. Rec

Credit to Support Staff, Cummins: Ishan after SRH Win

Kishan was named Player of the Match for his 79-run knock off 46 balls with the help of eight fours and three sixes

Relieve Back Pain and Stress with Half Camel Pose: A Simple Yoga Solution

New Delhi, May 23: In todays fast-paced lifestyle, body stiffness, back pain, and mental stress have become common issues. Yoga not only enhances

Delhi Heatwave Update: Will it rain today? IMD shares 7-day weather forecast for Delhi, Noida, Gurugram and Ghaziabad

Delhi-NCR is expected to experience a severe heatwave from 23 to 28 May 2026. Rain chances remain minimal, with only isolated thunderstorms possi

Uttarakhand CM Flags Off Countdown for Niti Extreme Ultra Run 2026

Dehradun, May 23: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated the countdown run for the Niti Extreme Ultra Run 2026 at the Chief M

'Fleecing its own citizens': Congress slams Modi govt for petrol, diesel price increase by Rs 5 in 9 days

Prime Minister Narendra Modi faced sharp criticism from Congress for a third fuel price hike in ten days, with the party labeling him Mehengai Ma

Iran Seeks Negotiation After US Military Action, Claims Trump

Washington, May 23: President Donald Trump has asserted that Iran is eager to engage in negotiations following recent US military actions. He sta

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visits Saint Teresa's Mother House in Kolkata

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited Kolkata on Saturday as part of his first four-day trip to India, beginning with a visit to Mother House

Major Abhilasha Honored with UN Gender Advocate of the Year 2025 Award

Beirut, May 23: Major Abhilasha Barak, serving as part of the United Nations peacekeeping mission in Lebanon, has been selected for the prestigio

Delhi court discharges 18 in 2007 Jamia Nagar riots case, frames charges against 13

The case relates to violence that took place on September 22, 2007, at the Jamia Nagar police post

Iran-Israel war LIVE: Trump seriously considering launching new strikes against Iran, says report

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

Virat Kohli Snubs Travis Head After Heated Exchange in IPL 2026 Match

Hyderabad, May 23: In a thrilling encounter on Friday, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) triumphed over Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) by 55 runs in I

Transformer failure halts Rapid Metro, triggers blackout in half-a-dozen Gurugram sectors

Services were disrupted from 7.50 p.m. to 8.33 p.m., Delhi Metro Rail Corporation confirmed

Delhi HC quashes DoE orders rejecting fee hikes by private schools

The court noted that since the DoE has sat on fee-hike proposals for several years, the schools have been unable to legitimately increase their f

U.S. jury finds Boeing not guilty in 737 MAX grounding lawsuit

Polish airline LOT had accused Boeing of fraud and sued for $250 million in lost income after the companys alleged purposeful and negligent false

Temperatures near 48C: India reels under severe heatwave conditions; nationwide alert till May 28

No talks currently planned between Trump and Taiwan's Lai, sources say

Donald Trump has repeatedly said he plans to speak with Lai Ching-te, but U.S. and Taiwanese officials have yet to make concrete arrangements for

Fuel Price Today, May 23, 2026: What is the petrol, diesel & CNG price in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata & Chennai after latest hike?

Fuel prices in India have seen another hike, with petrol and diesel rates increasing by Rs 0.87 and Rs 0.91 per litre respectively. This marks th

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives in Kolkata on official state visit to India

Main Accused in Twisha Sharma Case Surrenders to Court in Jabalpur

Jabalpur, May 23: In the ongoing investigation into the death of Twisha Sharma, the main accused, Samarth Singh, has made headlines once again. H

Two arrested for abduction, murder of 10-year-old girl near Coimbatore

Karthik (33) of Nagapattinam, who has been residing at Pallapalayam near Coimbatore, and his friend Mohanraj, were arrested for alleged involveme

NEET-UG candidates can submit bank details for fee refund till May 27: NTA

In a public notice, the agency said candidates can log in to the NEET-UG 2026 registration portal using their credentials and access the refund l

Fuel Prices Surge Again: Petrol Hits 99.51 per Liter in New Delhi

New Delhi, May 23: Amid a global crisis, fuel prices have risen once again in India. State-owned oil companies have increased petrol prices by 0.

US jury finds Boeing not guilty in 737 MAX grounding lawsuit

A US jury found Friday that aerospace giant Boeing was not liable for lost revenue in a lawsuit involving its 737 MAX jets, which were grounded f

Andhra Pradesh heatwave: How long will the scorching weather last? IMD shares update on rain & thunderstorms

Andhra Pradesh Heatwave: Andhra Pradesh is grappling with a severe heatwave, with temperatures soaring to dangerous levels across multiple distri

Video: Donald Trump Tosses Stephen Colbert In Dumpster Before YMCA Dance In AI-Generated Clip

US President Donald Trump shared an AI-generated video mocking Stephen Colbert after The Late Show ended.

Digital Bets Take Off: Quint Digital Positioned for Transformational Growth

A strong net-zero debt balance sheet, three profitable digital verticals set QDL up for transformational growth.

Adil and Mukund Secure Spot in Mens Doubles Final at SM Krishna Memorial Open

Bengaluru, May 23: Indian doubles pair Adil Kalyanpur and Mukund Shashikumar have advanced to the mens doubles final at the SM Krishna Memorial O

CBI Arrests 'NTA Expert' Linked To NEET UG 2026 Physics Paper Leak

The agency said that the questions shared by Havaldar matched the physics questions that eventually appeared in various NEET UG 2026 paper sets.

Devastating Fire Breaks Out at Shastri Park Furniture Market in New Delhi

New Delhi, May 23: A massive fire erupted late last night at a furniture market in the Shastri Park area of Northeast Delhi. The blaze quickly sp

Rubio Arrives on First Visit to India, to Meet PM Modi

Rubio's trip comes one week after President Donald Trump held an upbeat state visit to China, with which the United States and India have histori

Inside Maldives Death Cave: Chilling New Photos From Site Of Six-Diver Tragedy

Investigators believe the group became trapped after venturing too deep into the unmapped cave network, where poor visibility and narrow passages

Home and abroad: on the Prime Ministers five-nation diplomatic tour

Prime Minister Narendra Modis Europe visit may pave the way for collaboration on energy security

Hello Greenland! Trump Posts Pic Against Nuuk Skyline

This comes after Greenlanders held a spirited protest on Thursday against the opening of a new American Consulate building in downtown Nuuk, Gree

Marco Rubio India Visit Live Updates: Top Trump Aide Lands In Kolkata For 4-Day India Visit

Marco Rubio India Visit Live Updates: The top US diplomat is scheduled to hold talks with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and attend a mee

Creating a new generation of artisan entrepreneurs; Info Edge Q4 revenue up 16%

Founded by Nivedita Rai and Sourodip Ghosh, Karghewale is helping artisans move beyond low-paid wage work by building their own creative enterpri

Trump seriously considering launching new strikes against Iran: report

It said that Mr. Trump met with a senior national security team in the morning to discuss the war on Iran even as Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir

Tragic Road Accident in Barabanki Claims Four Lives

Barabanki, May 23: A tragic road accident occurred late Friday night in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh. A speeding dumper ran over a family sleeping by

mid-day Opinion: Prevention is better than demolition

If a system is created where authorities act immediately when an illegal structure pops up, situations would rarely reach a stage where the razin

SpaceX carries out mostly successful Starship test flight

SpaceX's Starship spacecraft splashed down into the Indian Ocean Friday after the company performed a mostly successful test flight of the latest

mid-day Opinion: Dont allow green spaces to turn into dump sites

Continuous construction debris dumping has transformed a green patch into a hillock-like structure, say vigilantes, in this case environmentalist

Morning Digest: Petrol and diesel prices raised for a third time this month; Marco Rubio arrives on first visit to India, and more

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PM Modi to Distribute Appointment Letters to 51,000 Youth at 19th Employment Fair

New Delhi, May 23: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will distribute appointment letters to over 51,000 young individuals at the 19th Employment Fair

Flotilla activists describe beatings, tasers, mistreatment by Israeli forces

The Global Sumud Flotilla of 50 boats was intercepted in international waters some 400 kilometres off the coast of Israel

Creative collisions: Ironhill stout beer meets SMOOR dark chocolate

In this photo essay, we feature the popular Ironhill microbrewery on Bengalurus Outer Ring Road, and insights from one of its unusual innovations

Petrol, Diesel Price Hiked By 87-91 Paise Per Litre

NEW DELHI, May 23: Petrol and diesel prices were increased by up to 91 paise per litre on Saturday, the third increase in less than 10 days. Petr

Omar Govt Orders High-Level Probe Into Demolition Of Gujjar-Bakerwal Houses In Jammu

Jammu, May 22: In a major development following the demolition of houses belonging to Gujjar-Bakerwal families in Raika area of Sidra, the Omar A

NEET UG Fee Refund Portal Goes Live; NTA Issues Deadline Till May 27

It added that candidates must log in using their credentials to access the refund link and submit their bank account details.

Petrol, diesel prices by 87-91 paise per litre; third hike this month

Petrol in New Delhi will cost 87 paise more at 99.51 a litre, while diesel will be priced 91 paise higher at 92.49 per litre

Petrol, Diesel Prices Hiked Again, 3rd Time In Less Than 10 Days

Fuel Price Hike: Petrol Prices Hiked By 87 Paise, Diesel Up By 97 Paise In 3rd Hike In 10 Days

Trump announces Aaron Lukas will serve as Acting Director of National Intelligence after Tulsi Gabbard's resignation

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard will resign on June 30 due to her husband's rare bone cancer diagnosis. President Trump announced

One dead, 36 injured in explosion at New York dry dock

An explosion at a Staten Island dry dock killed one civilian and injured 36 people on Friday. The blast occurred while firefighters were already

Iran's Intensified Closure of Strait of Hormuz Piles Misery on Stranded Sailors

When Reuters travelled on a resupply boat to vessels moored off the Saudi coast this week, sailors on a tanker gathered by the handrail to wave,

US' excessive demands blocking truce: Iran

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres that Washington's excessive demands are hindering peace talks.

Putin Accuses Ukraine of Deadly Attack on Student Dorm, Orders Military to Prepare Options

Putin said in his own statement, which was carried by state TV, that there were no military targets near the dorm.

China News live updates: Eight dead, 38 trapped in China coal mine accident

Environmentalists Demand Stronger Laws for River and Mountain Conservation at National Conference

Mumbai, May 23: A two-day national conference on river and mountain conservation commenced in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, bringing together environmen

Maharashtra: First Charge Sheet Filed in Nashik TCS Case, Evidence of Forced Religious Conversion Found

Nashik, May 23: The Nashik police in Maharashtra have filed a comprehensive 1,500-page charge sheet against the accused in a sexual harassment ca

Punjab CMs Meeting with AAP Leader Sparks Controversy

Chandigarh, May 23: Central Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu has expressed sharp criticism regarding Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Manns meeting wit

Skoda Auto India launches G.O.A.T campaign with multi-car relay record

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 22: koda Auto India today unveiled a new brand campaign titled G.O.A.T Greatest On A Track, aimed at underlin

IIM Jammu concludes Phase I of SAIL Leadership Programme

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 22: The Indian Institute of Management Jammu concluded Phase I of the Leadership Development Program for Young

Parul University introduces Lakshya 2047: Center for Future Skills for a Skillful Vision

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 22: Looking forward towards the future of innovations and education, Parul University today unveiled Lakshya 2

TFoJ demands international connectivity, round the clock airport operations

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 22: A meeting of the Tourism Federation of Jammu (TFoJ) was convened to deliberate upon the prevailing situati

India Successfully Tests Short-Range Agni-1 Ballistic Missile

New Delhi, May 23: India has successfully conducted a test of the short-range ballistic missile Agni-1, enhancing its strategic capabilities. The

Li Qiang Chairs Regular State Council Meeting in Beijing

Beijing, May 23: Chinese Premier Li Qiang presided over a regular meeting of the State Council on May 21. The meeting focused on the development

Central Minister Supports Ban on Animal Sacrifice During Bakrid

Patna, May 23: Central Minister Satish Chandra Dubey has endorsed West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikaris decision to prohibit the sacrifice

Two-Day ICAI Sub-Regional Conference Kicks Off in Dibrugarh on May 23

Dibrugarh, May 23: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) is set to host a two-day sub-regional conference starting today, organi

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

Nasha Mukt Abhiyan Transforms into a Jan Andolan

K B Jandial In the living memory of Jammu and Kashmir, no social campaign has captured the public imagination as intensely as the Nasha Mukt Jam

CBSE Class 12 Results 2025-26 When a System Fails, Students Pay the Price

Shivani Vaid vaidshiva@gmail.com The introduction of On Screen Marking (OSM) amid technical chaos has left lakhs of students questioning their fu

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