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India reviews curbs on non-essential imports to support rupee, boost local manufacturing

If necessary, the government can impose higher duties or selective restrictions to curb such imports. India's merchandise trade deficit widened t

Election Results 2026 winners: Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Alabama, Georgia, Oregon, Idaho

Election Results 2026: With just months to go for midterm polls, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Alabama, Georgia, Oregon, Idaho elections are critical f

Rajasthan Recognized by WHO for Tobacco Control Efforts

Jaipur, May 20: Rajasthan has achieved a significant global milestone in tobacco control. The states Health Department has been awarded a prestig

Kentucky primary election results, winners: Thomas Massie lost to Donald Trump backed Ed Gallrein, S. Guthrie, James Comer, Melissa Strange win key races

Kentucky primary election was seen as a test of U.S. President Donald Trump's powers to persuade Republican voters to punish his critics.

Are Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce signing a prenup? Where will their billion-dollar prenup be signed? Here's everything you need to know

As wedding rumors swirl, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce face a crucial decision: where to draft a prenup. State laws significantly impact asset pr

How Karunanidhi successfully headed a minority government for five years

The last time Tamil Nadu witnessed a coalition government was in 1952; however, leaders of the Dravidian parties largely steered clear of the ide

Standards for fuel blends up to E30 notified

What J&Ks Electricity Consumers must know about the 2026 Amendment

Ankit Vaid advankitvaid@gmail.com Indias electricity policy was never designed around economics. The Electricity (Supply) Act of 1948 built the s

Putins Visit to India: A Strategic Boost Amid Tensions

Oslo, May 20: Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to visit India this year, coinciding with the BRICS Summit 2026 scheduled for September. Ac

Decoding Modis appeal A national economic shield during global crisis

Sunny Dua Sunnydua55@gmail.com At a time when wars and conflicts in West Asia are disturbing global markets, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has app

17 properties with links to Abhishek under KMC lens

Nordic leaders condemn Pahalgam attack

Could you claim up to $25,000 from this $1.2 million Farmers Insurance settlement? Here's who can receive settlement money

New Mexico drivers may be eligible for up to $25,000 from a $1.2 million Farmers Insurance settlement. The lawsuit concerns underinsured motorist

PM Modi holds bilateral meets with Denmark, Finland, Iceland PMs

Dr Jitendra addresses Ahmedabad National Workshop, calls for promoting Grassroots Innovators

Excelsior Correspondent AHMEDABAD, May 19 : Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences and Minister of

President, PM Modi express grief over demise of former Uttarakhand CM B C Khanduri

DEHRADUN, May 19 : President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Tuesday expressed grief over th

Indian Armed Forces dismantled terror infra, then stopped deliberately: Army chief

It reflected smart power in most complete expression NEW DELHI, May 19: Under Operation Sindoor, Indian forces dismantled terror infrastructure,

Goyal asks industry to turn global uncertainties into opportunities, avoid panic

NEW DELHI, May 19: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday said Indian businesses should turn the current global economic uncertai

LG honors Nari Shakti with Lal Ded National Award

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, May 19: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today attended the Lal Ded National Award Ceremony at Srinagar. Th

President Putin to attend BRICS summit in New Delhi on Sep 12-13: Kremlin aide

MOSCOW, May 19: Russian President Vladimir Putin will attend the BRICS summit in New Delhi on September 12-13, according to a presidential aide.

Will hunt down narco-terrorists in deepest hideouts: LG

Urges people to strike final blow against drug abuse Fayaz Bukhari SRINAGAR, May 19: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today said that the Governm

India, Nordic nations upgrade ties with green tech, def focus

Vishal selected for Sabre World Cup

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, May 19: International fencer Vishal Thappar has been selected to represent India in the Senior Fencing Sabr

India rejects claims of human rights violations

Supreme Court: Courts not bound by govts N-liability cap

Rupee tumbles 50 paise against dollar

Mumbai, May 19: The rupee descended for the eighth consecutive session and ended 50 paise down at its lowest-ever level of 96.70 against the US d

Italy & India: A Strategic Partnership For The Indo-Mediterranean

Quote of the day by Tiger Woods: 'Achievements on the golf course are not what matters, decency and honesty are...' Life lessons on win, hard work, human behavior and talent by American golfer

Quote of the day by Tiger Woods focuses on honesty, decency, win, hard work, human behavior and talent. The message explains that achievements on

Grok down, and when will AI chatbot be back up? Grok outage DownDetector data, Grok app and website not working error message, affected regions, users and services

Grok down, and when will AI chatbot be back up? Thousands of users reported Grok down issues in the United States on Tuesday evening. Reports on

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UN Security Council condemns attack on UAE nuclear plant

The unclaimed drone struck an electrical generator on May 17 near the Arab worlds first nuclear power plant in Barakah in the emirate of Abu Dhab

Quote of the Day by famous English poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge: 'Common sense in an uncommon degree is what'-Why William Wordsworth's friend believed true wisdom comes from extraordinary common sense

Samuel Taylor Coleridge, an English poet and philosopher, offered a timeless insight. He stated that uncommon common sense is wisdom. This idea r

Ancient tooth proteins suggest homo erectus may have left genetic legacy in modern-day humans

For most of the 20th century, the model of human origins was viewed as a tree: with the trunk dividing into branches, and then twigs. Each specie

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Irish proverb of the day: 'Age is honorable and youth is...' - motivational lessons on understanding life through the wisdom of growing old and energy of youth and why every stage of life matters more than you think

Irish proverb of the day: An Irish saying highlights that both youth and age hold distinct value, with youth being noble for its energy and innov

BAC bags Rs 732-cr Mawkhanu stadium project through proxy

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 20: Hyderabad-based BAC Infratech Pvt. Ltd. which has been in the news for bagging contracts worth over Rs 1,900 cr

'US remains locked and loaded to restart': Vance issues stark Iran ultimatum, 'NEVER get nukes'

Prices of petrol, diesel hiked again by 90p, up by nearly Rs 4 in a week

VPP supremo ready for Dhars Nartiang invite

Basaiawmoit dubs it battle between rich and poor By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 19: Voice of the People Party (VPP) supremo Ardent Miller Basaiawm

African proverb of the day: 'The laughter of a woman is the light...' Life lessons on happiness, family, peace, prosperity and why a female's presence is essential for a safe and stable house environment

African proverb of the day highlights the Swahili saying The laughter of a woman is the light of a home. The proverb explains happiness, family u

Khanduri remembered for integrity, discipline and highway transformation

Mlaya govt pins Lapangap unease on frequent Assam U-turns

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 19: The Meghalaya government on Tuesday acknowledged growing difficulties in negotiations over the sensitive Lapang

State govt defends award of contracts to Hyderabad firm

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 19: Despite facing intense heat over allocation of projects worth over Rs 1,900 crore to the Hyderabad-based BAC In

Error in verdict, refer case to larger bench: Cops to SC over denying bail to Umar, Sharjeel

NEHU clears air on fourth year of FYUP under NEP 2020

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 19: With a wave of anxiety building among students, teachers, and academic stakeholders as North-Eastern Hill Unive

No panic-buying in Shillong despite second fuel price hike in five days

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 19: Petrol and diesel prices went up by around 90 paise per litre on Tuesday, just four days after an earlier hike

Decomposed body recovered from Forest dept quarter in city

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 19: A highly-decomposed male body was recovered from a Forest Department quarter at Polo Hills near the Buddhist Te

During Rajnath's visit, India, Vietnam review defence partnership, discuss further cooperation in maritime security

Linesman saves colleague from electrocution in West Garo Hills

From Our Correspondent TURA, May 19: A lineman displayed exceptional bravery on Tuesday afternoon when he rescued his colleague from electrocutio

SC won't budge: Human life paramount, strays must go

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Modi and Meloni outline road map for India-Italy strategic partnership

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni joint op-ed talks about emerging Indo-Mediterranean corridor and pushes for 20-bi

Amid soaring temperatures, India successfully meets record peak power demand of 260.45 GW

Thermal power accounted for about 62.5% of the power generated when the peak demand was met.

Space bonding with Europe: Sweden joins Indias Venus mission, Norwayties up with Isro for space cooperation

Bombay HC upholds 69-yr-old undertrial's right to education, waives escort fee

Examining the Tadmetla encounter inquiry

The investigation of grave offences, particularly involving banned organisations such as the CPI (Maoist), requires special skills

Who is Ken Paxton? Trumps endorsement is putting the GOP Senate seat under fresh spotlight- Will his endorsement cost Republicans the seat?

Donald Trump has backed Ken Paxton for Texas Senate, intensifying a Republican battle. This move alarms party leaders who fear Paxton's controver

Government misleading people on inflation, fuel shortage: Ashok Gehlot

Ashok Gehlot said the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party was engrossed in elections during the last three months despite Congress leader Rahul Gandhi

ACB Raids HMWS&SB General Manager, Unearths Disproportionate Assets Worth Over 5.8 Crore

The QR code of the ACB is displayed in all government offices and prominent public places which people could use to contact the bureau, the ACB s

'Chinese cartel exploited COVID pandemic': FBI slaps charges on China's 4 shipping container firms

Gulf conflict pushes upfertiliserprices, but supply will stay steady: Jakhar

Sunil Jakhar urged farmers to usefertilisersjudiciously, in line with recommendations of agricultural universities to avoid wastage and protect s

Russians Covertly Trained By China Return To Fight In Ukraine: Reports

A second report described air defence training at a military facility, including with electronic warfare rifles, net-throwing devices and drones

Khammam CI Attached To DGP Office After Complaint

The woman had approached Khammam women police station in February 2026 to lodge a case against her husband over family disputes.

US Secretary of State Rubio to Visit India from May 23

Washington, May 20: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to embark on a four-day visit to India starting May 23. According to information sha

AP CM Visits Fisherman's Home for Lunch

The CM also took a keen interest in learning about the different varieties of locally available fish and the traditional coastal lifestyle of the

Rubio to attend NATO talks, pay first visit to India

The State Department confirmed that Marco Rubio would participate on Friday (May 22, 2026) in talks among NATO Foreign Ministers in Helsingborg,

Modi Talks Trade With Nordic Pms

Leaders also exchange views on global issues.

Towns across UP, Chhatisgarh are getting baked, experts blame 'man-made heat islands'

BJP Leader Criticizes Congresss Dual Stance on Shashi Tharoors Statement

Ahmedabad, May 20: BJP leader Rohan Gupta has responded to Congress senior leader Shashi Tharoors statement regarding the benefits of the SIR (Sy

A China-U.S. summit that drew global attention

Global turmoil has heightened the need for stable China-U.S. ties

'Pink Patrol of Railway Police Nabs Offenders, Drone Surveillance Protects Women Passengers in MMTS

The Pink Patrol was launched on April 16.

Indias EV ambition needs a grid strategy to match

Indias EV future depends on a strong and clean energy electricity grid

Hindus given full access to Bhojshala complex: ASI

IPL 2026: Mitchell Marsh Reflects on Missed Century After Run Out

Jaipur, May 20: In an exhilarating match between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Mitchell Marsh s

US Military Claims Iran Girls School Was Located On Active Missile Base

The incident took place on February 28 on the first day of the conflict and killed more than 175 children and teachers, Iranian officials say.

Eastern India Poised to Become Agricultural Growth Engine, Says Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Bhubaneswar, May 20: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan stated on Tuesday that Eastern India can emerge as the agricultural growth

On 1st Tuesday after HC ruling, prayers bring Bhojshala alive

Bangladesh Continues to Receive Power from India Amid Political Tensions

New Delhi, May 20: Despite political tensions following the removal of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasinas government in August 2024, Bangladesh

Indore Engineers Face Notice for Negligence Amid Power Supply Issues

Indore, May 20: In Madhya Pradesh, the heat is at its peak, and the government is making efforts to ensure uninterrupted power supply for consume

Quote of the day by Aldous Huxley: 'A man may be a pessimistic determinist before lunch and an optimistic believer in...' - life lessons on changing perspectives, mood swings, mindset, why your thoughts and beliefs change over time by Brave New World author

Quote of the day by Aldous Huxley: Aldous Huxley observed that human thought is rarely stable, with beliefs shifting based on mood and energy. Hi

Udupi: Police Invoke PIT NDPS Act Against Alleged Drug Peddler

Police said the three drug trafficking cases are presently under trial before the court, while the accused has already been convicted in two drug

Majestic Temple of Jagat Ki Adhishtatri in Jamshedpur: A Spiritual Haven

Jamshedpur, May 20: The city of Jamshedpur, known for its industrial prowess, is also rich in spiritual heritage. Nestled just 500 meters from th

SIDBI Job Alert: Apply Now for Specialist Officer Positions by May 29

New Delhi, May 20: The Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) has announced openings for five Specialist Officer positions on a contr

First and foremost: On the Bhojshala ruling

Shared use of disputed religious sites should be allowed to continue

Delhi HC sentences YouTuber guilty of criminal contempt to six months jail

In his YouTube channel Fight 4 Judicial Reforms, Gulshan Pahuja personally attacked three Delhi judicial officers and even imputed that in case a

Shocking Discovery: Body of 17-Year-Old Found in Jharkhand Home Raises Murder Suspicions

Garhwa, May 20: A shocking incident unfolded in Garhwa district of Jharkhand when the body of a 17-year-old girl was discovered in a locked house

Uttar Pradesh Minister Takes Strong Stance Against Defaulting Builders

Noida, May 20: Uttar Pradeshs Industrial Development Minister Nand Gopal Gupta Nandi has issued directives to swiftly resolve disputes between bu

BITS Uses AI to Improve Medical Testing Chip Production

Prof. Sanket Goel said selecting fabrication settings had traditionally been one of the most time-consuming parts of building such devices becaus

Kolkata Park Circus violence 'mastermind' held