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How to disable Instagram Instants

Instagrams new Instants photo-sharing feature has left some users wanting a way to opt out as they fear accidentally sending out selfies

Heatwave Alert Issued for 19 Rajasthan Districts

Rajasthan, May 18 (Udaipur Kiran) Heatwave conditions have intensified across Rajasthan, with both daytime and nighttime temperatures rising sha

Philanthropy in Asia emerging as risk capital for social innovation: Report

Tata Trusts-backed digital inclusion platformHaqdarshak isunder the governments Digital India initiative to improve access to welfare schemes.

KL Rahul Breaks AB de Villiers Record in IPL 2026 Match

New Delhi, May 18: In a thrilling encounter of IPL 2026, the Delhi Capitals (DC) showcased an impressive performance, defeating the Rajasthan Roy

Heavy Rains Bring Relief from Heat in Tamil Nadu; Monsoon Expected to Arrive in Kerala Around May 26

Chennai, May 18: Heavy rainfall in Tamil Nadu has provided much-needed relief from the heat. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts

Heavy Rains Bring Relief from Heat in Tamil Nadu

Chennai, May 18: Heavy rainfall in Tamil Nadu has provided much-needed relief from the heat. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts

FIFA World Cup 2026: Who could be the breakout star?

A look at five of the contenders to become the games next superstar at this years finals in U.S., Mexico and Canada

Tragic Car Accident Claims Five Lives in Tamil Nadu

Madurai, May 18: A devastating car accident near Madurai, Tamil Nadu, has claimed the lives of five family members, including three women. The in

'Clock is ticking for Iran...: Trump issues fresh warning to Tehran amid stalled negotiations

Bain Capital raises $10.5 billion for Asia Fund VI

Bain Capital has raised $10.5 billion for its sixth Asia-focused private equity fund, including $9.1 billion from external investors, exceeding i

Tragic Gas Leak Explosion in Fatehpur Leaves Nine Injured

Fatehpur, May 18: A tragic incident occurred in Fatehpur district, Uttar Pradesh, where a gas leak from a cylinder led to a powerful explosion. N

Rashmika Mandanna Praises Kriti Sanons Stunning Look in Cocktail 2

Mumbai, May 18: In the entertainment industry, competition among actresses is common, but the bond between Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna stan

UP Cabinet expansion: Former BJP chief Bhupendra Chaudhary gets MSME, Manoj Pandey to take charge of Food and Civil Supplies

Uttar Pradesh government has expanded its cabinet. New ministers and promoted leaders have been given important portfolios. This move strengthens

China's economy slows in April as output, retail sales disappoint in blow to outlook

Chinas industrial output growth slowed to 4.1% in April from 5.7% in March, missing market expectations of a 5.9% rise, official data showed on M

Prime Minister Modis Norway Visit: A Key Step for Global Peace and Regional Issues

Oslo, May 18: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will arrive in Norway on Monday as part of his five-nation tour. Indias Ambassador, Gloria Gangte, has

Petrol, Diesel prices hiked again as brent crude rises above $110 barrel? Check fuel rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and other cities today

Petrol, Diesel prices today: Petrol and diesel prices remained steady on Monday after a recent Rs 3 per litre hike, with further increases antici

Journey to Kashmir: A Heritage Quest for the Displaced Community

Washington, May 18: For 36 years, Kashmir has existed for Shirin Raina as fragmented memories. Stories shared at the dinner table in New Jersey,

Jannik Sinner Makes History by Winning Italian Open, Defeating Casper Ruud in Final

Rome, May 18: Jannik Sinner made history on Sunday by winning the Italian Open title. He became the first Italian player to achieve this feat sin

Atlee and Priya Atlee Reveal Newborn Daughter's Name as 'Miyou'

Atlee is currently working on his upcoming multi-starrer film 'Raaka', starring Allu Arjun and Deepika Padukone.

Excitement in Norway as PM Modi Visits for India-Nordic Summit

Oslo, May 18: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting Norway for the third India-Nordic Summit and a bilateral meeting. The Indian community is

Mumbai Crime Branch Achieves Major Breakthrough: Two Arrested for Bombing in Murshidabad, West Bengal

Mumbai, May 18: The Mumbai Crime Branchs Crime Intelligence Unit (CIU) has made a significant breakthrough in the bombing incident that occurred

Diversification gains: On India and its export competitiveness

India needs to improve export competitiveness in terms of cost and quality

Four crew members eject safely after two Navy jets crash during air show in Idaho

The collision involved two U.S. Navy EA18-G Growlers from the Electronic Attack Squadron 129 in Whidbey Island, Washington, said Cmdr Amelia Umay

IPL 2026: Bhuvneshwar Strengthens Hold on Purple Cap, Sudharsan Leads Orange Cap Race

New Delhi, May 18: In the IPL 2026 match against Punjab Kings on Sunday, Royal Challengers Bangalores fast bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar took two wick

Iran-Israel war LIVE: 'Staggering' Iran toll drives up global executions: Amnesty

UAE reports drone strike at nuclear power plant; Saudi Arabia intercepts three drones from Iraqi airspace

Fire Breaks Out on Passenger Train at Sasaram Railway Station

Mumbai, May 18: A fire erupted on a passenger train at Sasaram Railway Station in Bihars Rohtas district early Monday morning. Upon receiving the

'Clock is Ticking,' Trump again warns Iran as nuclear deal talks hit deadlock

US President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Iran regarding stalled nuclear negotiations. He stated that time is running out for Tehra

Ebola outbreak sparks concern in India: Should you be worried? Here's what you need to know about signs, symptoms and prevention

Ebola in India: The WHO has declared the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a public health emergency with over 300 cases and 88 deaths. Indian h

Scott Hastings, Scotland Rugby Great, Dies at 61

Hastings was a member of the Grand Slam-winning team in the 1990 Five Nations and scored 10 tries for his country

Saudi Arabia Downs Three Drones Intruding from Iraq

Riyadh, May 18: The Saudi Arabian Ministry of Defense has claimed to have shot down three drones that entered the countrys airspace from Iraqi te

Saudi Arabia Shoots Down Three Drones Intruding from Iraqi Airspace

Riyadh, May 18: The Saudi Arabian Ministry of Defense has reported the successful interception and destruction of three drones that entered its a

Jury to Decide Fate of Musk's Blockbuster Suit Against OpenAI

The jury will also weigh whether Microsoft, OpenAI's largest private backer with $13 billion committed, knowingly facilitated the shift away from

WHO keeps evaluation of hantavirus as 'low risk' as ship approaches end of voyage

The MV Hondius is expected to dock in the Dutch port of Rotterdam

Embrace Trikonasana for a Stress-Free Life and Stronger Body

New Delhi, May 18: In todays fast-paced lifestyle, physical activity is declining while mental stress is on the rise. To keep the body energized,

China has agreed to address US concerns over rare earth shortages, says White House

China has agreed to address U.S. concerns over shortages of specialty rare earth minerals and critical materials caused by Beijings export contro

WHO declares Ebola outbreak global health emergency

Indian health experts assure no need for panic as WHO declares Ebola a global health emergency. Unlike COVID-19, Ebola requires close contact for

Embrace Trikonasana for a Stress-Free Life and Strong Body

New Delhi, May 18: In todays fast-paced lifestyle, physical activity is declining while mental stress is on the rise. Yoga emerges as an excellen

Ladakh LG raises daily wagers pay to up to Rs 575 per day; Apex Body demands regularisation of services

Ladakh's daily wage earners will see a substantial pay increase. Skilled workers will now earn Rs 575 daily, and unskilled workers Rs 450 daily.

RCB Secures Playoff Spot in IPL 2026, PBKS Faces Tough Challenge

New Delhi, May 18: In a thrilling day of IPL 2026, two significant matches were held on Sunday. The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) triumphed o

Udaipur Power Cut Several Areas Today 18 May

Udaipur, May 18 (Udaipur Kiran) Power supply will remain suspended in several parts of Udaipur today due to scheduled maintenance work. Accordin

Earthquake hits southwest China; thousands evacuate, buildings collapse

A 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck Chinas Guangxi region early Monday, killing two people and forcing more than 7,000 residents in Liuzhou city to

Netanyahu and Trump Discuss Potential Military Action Against Iran

Jerusalem, May 18: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump engaged in a phone conversation regarding Iran. Acco

D2C brands grow in Tier II cities and beyond; Tagbins bet on gov-tech

Indias D2C sector saw order volumes increasing by 33% and GMV growing by 32% year-on-year, based on an analysis of over 400 million order items p

Manuscripts Are the Soul of India, CM Yogi Urges Preservation Efforts

Lucknow, May 18: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath emphasized the significance of manuscripts in Indias cultural and intellectual heri

Karnataka, Bengaluru weather update: IMD sounds yellow alert for Bangalore, warns of rainfall and thunderstorms in state. Check details

Karnataka, Bengaluru weather today: Bengaluru is set to experience thunderstorms and rainfall on Monday, May 18, with temperatures ranging from 2

VD Satheesan to Take Oath as Kerala Chief Minister Today

New Delhi, May 18: The swearing-in ceremony for the Congress-led UDF government in Kerala will take place today at the Central Stadium in Thiruva

West Bengal govt raises upper age limit for government jobs

The West Bengal government has raised the upper age limit for recruitment to state government jobs across categories through amendments to the We

Breaking News Live Updates: Congress leader V D Satheesan to take oath as Kerala CM today

Want to jump into the 'China is back' rally? Tread carefully

Investors are increasingly betting that China is back as the economy rebounds from years of deflation, helped by strong manufacturing, exports an

China to purchase $17 billion worth of US agricultural products annually: White House

According to an official White House press release, both leaders agreed that the United States and China should build a constructive relationship

Revisiting Indias entry onto the nuclear stage

On May 18, 1974, India conducted an underground test of a nuclear fission device. This test codenamed Smiling Buddha enabled us to became the s

G7 finance chiefs seek to tackle imbalances as trade strains unity

Finance ministers from the Group of Seven are meeting in Paris to discuss global economic tensions, trade imbalances and coordination on critical

NCWs Shakti Samvad Program Strengthens Coordination Among Women Commissions

Srinagar, May 18: The National Commission for Women (NCW) organized a two-day Shakti Samvad program in Srinagar over the weekend, attended by cha

Missed Sun Pharma rally? Ajit Mishra say current dip offers fresh entry opportunity

China committed to US on not providing material support to Iran: US trade representative

US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said President Donald Trump secured a commitment from China not to provide material support to Iran during

'Dangerous escalation': India expresses deep concern after Iranian strikes target Barakah nuclear facility in UAE

Indias Ministry of External Affairs condemned the drone attack on the Barakah nuclear power plant in the UAE, calling it a dangerous escalation a

PM Modi Calls for India-Europe Partnership

Modi stressed that present-day relations between India and Europe have reached a turning point, where at the government level a strategic and amb

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi on AI, EVs & Why India Could Become Ubers Biggest Market

Video: Moment 2 Jets Collided Mid-Air At US Air Show

Two US Navy EA18-G Growlers Collide During Air Show In Idaho

With largest US commuter rail system shut down, federal labor officials urge unions to resume talks

Federal officials urged unions representing workers at the Long Island Rail Road to resume negotiations after a strike entered its second day, di

Two US Navy Fighter Jets Collide During Air Show in Idaho

The aircraft were performing an aerial demonstration when the collision occurred

Throwing Non-Veg Food Waste In Ganga Can Hurt Religious Sentiments: Court

Allahabad High Court grants bail to five accused for throwing non-veg food waste in River Ganga.

Samsung Electronics and its South Korean union resume pay talks as strike risks loom

Samsung Electronics and its South Korean labour union will resume government-mediated pay talks on Monday in an effort to avoid a strike planned

VD Satheesan, With 20-Member Cabinet, To Take Oath In Kerala Today

VD Satheesan has no administrative background. But the Chief Minister designate has already made a beginning, announcing several sweeping changes

Morning Digest: Kerala Cabinet to take oath today; India, Sweden agree to elevate ties to Strategic Partnership, and more

Here is a select list of stories to start the day.

Kerala swearing-in ceremony LIVE: Satheesan, along with Cabinet, to take oath today

Along with Mr. Satheesan, the UDF Cabinet will also be sworn in

Corner Office Conversation: Dara Khosrowshahi - India To Be Ubers No 1 Market

UAE and Saudi Arabia report drone incidents as Iran war deadlock drags on

A drone strike caused a fire at the Barakah nuclear power plant in the UAE, while Saudi Arabia said it intercepted three drones that entered from

White House fact sheet on Trump's China visit cites Iran agreement; omits Taiwan

The US and China have agreed to create new trade and investment boards and build a more stable economic relationship based on fairness and recipr

Preity Zinta In Serious Chat With Shreyas Iyer As PBKS Lose 6 Games In A Row

Punjab Kings skipper Shreyas Iyer was seen having a serious conversation with co-owner Preity Zinta after their loss against Royal Challengers Be

Ayurveda Takes Center Stage in Sweden Following PM Modis Visit

New Delhi, May 18: Prime Minister Narendra Modis recent visit to Sweden is being hailed as a historic step that elevates India-Sweden relations i

India plans Rs 35,000 crore highway asset monetisation in FY27

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has prepared a list of the highway stretches for monetisation with Haryana accounting for the hig

Netizens pan Saurabh Dwivedis debut performance in Kartavya

Journalist-turned-actor Saurabh Dwivedi is faced with significant social media criticism following his acting debut in the recently released Saif

Cannes: Restored Malayalam cult classic receives standing ovation

The restored 4K restoration of late filmmaker John Abrahams cult Malayalam film Amma Ariyan was screened at the Cannes Film Festival on Sunday. I

Pati Patni Aur Woh Do earns Rs 11.05 crore at box office

Ayushmann Khurrana-starrer Pati Patni Aur Woh Do has earned over Rs 10 crore at the domestic box office. The film is directed by Mudassar Aziz an

Sonakshi Sinha says films are meant for entertainment, not moral lessons

Bollywood actress Sonakshi Sinha, who is gearing up for the release of her streaming movie System, does not agree with the opinion that cinema sh

Squatters hold massive rally against evictions in Nepal

Kathmandu, May 17: Thousands of landless squatters on Sunday organised a massive rally in Lumbini province in southern Nepal to protest the gover

Pak Army slams Gen Dwivedis remarks, calls for co-existence

Islamabad, May 17: The Pakistan Army on Sunday criticised Indian Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedis recent remarks, while urging New Delhi to learn

Trump may use Taiwan arms as China leverage, says envoy

Washington, May 17: Concerns are growing in Taiwan after President Donald Trump indicated that future US arms sales to Taipei could become part o

DyCM reviews PWD works across Jammu region, emphasizes adherence to timelines

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 17: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary today chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the progress

Demand for cruises appears undimmed despite hantavirus

New York, May 17: Recent outbreaks of hantavirus and norovirus on cruise ships are making headlines, but theyre unlikely to dim the growing popul

SriLankan Airlines accuses Indian employees of Rs 22-mn fraud

Colombo, May 17: SriLankan Airlines has accused several Indian employees based in its Chennai office of misappropriating funds worth Rs 22 millio

Catch-22: IPL 2026s stunners and shockers

While there have been some screamers in the ongoing IPL season, the catching standard has been terrible to say the least; the repeat offenders ar

RCB secure playoffs berth as PBKS lose again

INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE | GUJARAT TITANS SAI SUDHARSAN FASTEST TO 3,000 IPL RUNS MATCH TODAY CHENNAI SUPER KINGS VS SUNRISERS HYDERABAD AT 7:30 PM

IEI Jammu Centre calls for stronger digital resilience, cyber security

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 17: The Institution of Engineers (India), Jammu Centre today celebrated World Telecommunication and Informatio

NCWs Shakti Samvad Strengthens Coordination Among State Women Commissions

Srinagar, May 18: The National Commission for Women (NCW) organized a two-day event titled Shakti Samvad in Srinagar on May 16-17, bringing toget

Computer Dealer Association organises Say No to Drugs Run

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 17: Jammu Computer Dealer Association, popularly known as JCDA, organised Run for Fun Season 3 on the theme Sa

From shifting walls to inclusive halls Make Dogra Art Museum permanent, accessible

Sunny Dua Sunnydua55@gmail.com As the world prepares to observe International Museum Day on May 18, the spotlight once again falls on preserving

Starc magic, Rahul-Porel stand keep DC alive in playoff race

INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE | GUJARAT TITANS SAI SUDHARSAN FASTEST TO 3,000 IPL RUNS MATCH TODAY CHENNAI SUPER KINGS VS SUNRISERS HYDERABAD AT 7:30 PM

IPL 2026 DC vs RR: Starcs work ethic, preparation with his own plans, training are above par, says Badani

Mitchell Starc reduced Rajasthan Royals to 166 for 5 in the space of an over and later dismissed Dasun Shanaka to finish with four wickets, a spe