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33 Dead as Storm, Heavy Rains Lash Uttar Pradesh; CM Orders Immediate Relief

At least 33 people were killed as a powerful storm and heavy rains hit multiple districts in Uttar Pradesh. CM Yogi Adityanath orders swift relie

RCB Claims Victory, Tops IPL 2026 Standings While KKR Remains Eighth

New Delhi, May 14: In a thrilling match on Wednesday, the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) triumphed over the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by six

Tripura Implements Work From Home for 50% Employees Following PM Modis Appeal

Agartala, May 14: Following Prime Minister Narendra Modis appeal, the Tripura government has introduced a work-from-home policy for 50% of Group

UAE 'denies reports' of secret Netanyahu visit

The announcement came a day after U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee announced that Israel had sent its Iron Dome air defence systems, plus

Virat Kohli matches record for most IPL hundreds in successful chases

Virat Kohlis unbeaten 105 powers RCB to a 193-run chase against KKR, equalling Jos Buttlers record for most IPL centuries in successful chases.

Final Rites of Prateek Yadav to be Held in Lucknow

Lucknow, May 14: The final rites of Prateek Yadav, son of Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav and husband of BJP leader Aparna Yadav, wil

Donald Trump, Chinas Xi Jinping meet for high-stakes talks in Beijing

The two leaders will also enjoy a state banquet at the hall in the evening, and Mr. Trump will visit the historic Temple of Heaven, a World Herit

Final Rites for Prateek Yadav to Be Held in Lucknow

Lucknow, May 14: The final rites of Prateek Yadav, son of Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav and husband of BJP leader Aparna Yadav, wil

India losing investor attention to Asias AI-electronics surge, says DBS economist

Global capital is shifting towards electronics and AI in Asia. India's foreign direct investment slowdown is not a major concern. Asia's export b

33 killed as strong storm, rains lash various UP districts; CM orders relief, compensation measures

A severe storm and heavy rains swept through five Uttar Pradesh districts on Wednesday. At least 33 people lost their lives in the devastating in

BRICS Foreign Ministers Meeting Kicks Off in New Delhi

New Delhi, May 14: The BRICS Foreign Ministers meeting is set to commence in New Delhi under Indias presidency. This significant gathering comes

Stock Market LIVE Updates, Sensex Today: Sensex, Nifty Likely To Open Higher After Wall Street Rally

Stock Market, Sensex, Share Market, Nifty LIVE Updates:

Vaughan shooting leaves two dead outside residence on Kaiser Drive; homicide investigation underway

Kaiser Drive Vaughan shooting: Two individuals were fatally shot outside a Vaughan residence on Wednesday evening, May 13. York Regional Police r

WBCHSE West Bengal HS Result 2026 LIVE: Check Scorecard Download Link, Pass Percentage

West Bengal HS Result 2026 will be announced today at 10:30 AM. Students can check the Class 12 scorecard, marksheet download link, and pass perc

Is The IPO Euphoria Over? Why 66% Of New Listings Slip Below Issue Price

Share Market News: FY26 saw a record Rs 1.79 lakh crore raised via 108+ IPOs. Yet, nearly 66 per cent of these stocks now trade below issue price

Centre May Hike Fuel Prices If Middle East Crisis Prolongs: RBI Governor

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra warns fuel prices may rise if Middle East crisis prolongs

In The Future, AI Will Anticipate Your Needs Before You Know Them, Says Anthropic's Cat Wu

Anthropic executive Cat Wu told TechCrunch that the future of AI lies in proactive systems that can understand users' routines and automate tasks

Petrol, Diesel Price Today: Check fuel rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata as sugar exports halted, milk gets costlier and gold import duty doubled

Petrol, Diesel Price (May 14): Petrol and diesel prices remain stable in India despite rising global crude oil costs and West Asian conflict. Oil

Cuba Has No Fuel, No Diesel Amid Hormuz Blockade: Energy Minister

Cuba has installed 1,300 megawatts of solar power over the past two years, but much of that capacity is lost to grid instability amid fuel shorta

Activists rue budget cut for promoting millet cultivation in Odisha

Right To Food campaign allege the government has reduced funding and withdrawn ground-level support agencies for millet mission

US jury begins deliberations on 737 MAX victim suit against Boeing

A Chicago jury began deliberations Wednesday afternoon in a suit brought against Boeing by family members of a 24-year-old American who perished

Rubio Calls China 'Most Important' US Partner As Trump-Xi Hold Summit

Rubio also said he was sure that Trump and Xi would discuss Taiwan, the self-governing democratic island claimed by Beijing.

Drug counselor who delivered 'Friends' star Matthew Perry ketamine that killed him gets 2 years

Erik Fleming, a drug counselor, received a two-year prison sentence. He supplied Matthew Perry with ketamine that led to the actor's death. Flemi

Pressure Is a Privilege: Virat Kohli After His Match-Winning Ton Against KKR

He noted satisfaction with the bowling effort, especially how RCB restricted the opposition after the first 10 overs despite a strong start.

Rare Letter By Princess Diana Reveals What She Dreamed Of Becoming, Heads To Auction

The letter is now being offered for sale and expected to fetch around $5,409 at Chiswick Auctions.

WHO confirms eight cases of Andes hantavirus in outbreak

A hantavirus outbreak aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship has infected eight people with the Andes virus. Three individuals have died. The World He

Netanyahu's coalition moves to seek early vote in Israel

Israel's ruling coalition on Wednesday submitted a proposal to dissolve parliament to pave the way for early elections as Prime Minister Benjamin

Zydus Lifesciences arm to acquire U.S. oncology firm Assertio for $166 million

Under the terms of the merger agreement, Zydus will commence a tender offer to acquire all outstanding shares of Assertio common stock

Bhopal Power Cut in 30 Areas Today May 14

Bhopal, May 14 (Udaipur Kiran) Power supply will remain suspended in several parts of Bhopal on Wednesday due to maintenance work. Electricity s

From Iranian FM to Russias Lavrov; Global leaders reach in India for BRICS Foreign Ministers Meet

Trump meets Xi in Beijing as leaders open high-stakes talks amid trade, Iran tensions

Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump met in Beijing. The leaders engaged in high-level discussions. Topics included trade,

IPL 2026: CSK Faces Major Setback as Star Bowler Jamie Overton Returns Home Due to Injury

New Delhi, May 14: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) has suffered a significant blow in their quest for a playoff spot in IPL 2026. Star fast bowler Jami

Why MPs rising tiger toll is more than a core issue

West Bengal HS Class 12th Result 2026 Today: Check Direct Link, Official Websites

West Bengal Class 12th Result will be announced today via Press Conference. Check here for official websites and steps to download WBCHSE HS Resu

PM Modi to leave on five-nation tour tomorrow, discussions in UAE to also focus on strengthening energy security

Prime Minister Narendra Modi begins a five-nation tour tomorrow. The visit aims to strengthen India's ties with the UAE and four European nations

From Korean pop-ups to new dessert menus, Bengaluru has a packed dining calendar this May

Whether you are craving Korean comfort food, Brazilian barbecue, coastal thalis or mango desserts, Bengalurus latest menus promise a flavour-pack

SC: Courts must be cautious in review of rituals

UAE Denies Netanyahus Secret Meeting Claim During Iran War

The Israeli Prime Minister's Office said earlier he travelled to the UAE during the war with Iran and met Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed

Remove porn apps, Delhi HC orders Google & Apple

Udaipur Power Cut Today May 14

Udaipur, May 14 (Udaipur Kiran) Power supply will remain suspended from 9 am to 3 pm in several areas of Udaipur due to maintenance work. The af

NEET UG 2026 Paper Leak: Jaipur Brothers, Rs 20 Lakh Deal And Gurugram Link

NEET UG 2026 Paper Leak: The development comes amid an intensified probe into the alleged paper leak that led to the cancellation of the medical

Norovirus Outbreak Confirmed on Cruise Ship Ambition Docked in Bordeaux

Bordeaux, May 14: A norovirus outbreak has been confirmed on the cruise ship Ambition, which is currently docked in the southwestern region of Fr

Narco-trafficker extradited from Portugal

Yesterday IPL Match RCB vs KKR: Virat Kohli's unbeaten 105 powers Royal Challengers Bengaluru to six-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders

IPL Match yesterday: Virat Kohli's vintage 105* powered Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a six-wicket victory over Kolkata Knight Riders in Raipur.

Why Sally Field is perfect for Netflixs Remarkably Bright Creatures, according to author Shelby Van Pelt

The bestselling novelist discusses the emotional pull of human-animal bonds, and why Oscar winner Sally Field always felt right for the lead role

Iran Warns Against Collusion with Israel After Netanyahus UAE Visit Claim

Araghchi said that Netanyahu's message revealed what was conveyed by Iran's security services to the leadership and said that those colluding wit

All eyes on BRICS Foreign Ministers meet as focus turns to common position on war in West Asia

The BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting commences Thursday. Tensions in West Asia are impacting discussions. Iran and UAE have not reached a consens

Pune Woman Says Restaurant Staff Stole Number From QR Menu, Sent Late-Night Texts

The incident has sparked widespread debate online about customer privacy, digital safety, and data protection in restaurants.

Iran, Trade, Taiwan On Cards As Trump Set To Meet Xi Jinping In Beijing

Trump arrived for the two-day summit on Air Force One late Wednesday accompanied by top CEOs, including Nvidia's Jensen Huang and Tesla's Elon Mu

Quote of the day by Simone Weil: 'Petroleum is a more likely cause of international conflict than...' French philosopher and mystic's warning on global conflict, power, energy politics and how oil drives war and the economy

Quote of the day by Simone Weil: Simone Weil's observation that petroleum is a more likely cause of international conflict than wheat highlights

Gadkari Assures Punjab CM on Highway Projects Completion

New Delhi, May 14: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari met with Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday, assuri

Gold Import Duty Raised To 15%: Why The Hike Triggers Smuggling Concerns

Airports accounted for 43.7 per cent of gold smuggling cases in FY25, while more than 55 per cent of smuggling was routed through land borders.

Israel-Iran war LIVE: Iran working on Hormuz protocol to cover costs, says Dy FM Gharibabadi

Israeli airstrikes struck seven vehicles in Lebanon, killing 12 people including a woman and her two children, the Lebanese Health Ministry said

Morning Digest: Iran working on Hormuz protocol to cover costs; Congress likely to announce Kerala CM designate today, and more

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Rajesh Palviya picks Goodluck India for positional trade; sees steady upside after wedge breakout

BJPsweeps Haryana civic polls; a student stuns party inUklana

Man City Keeps Pressure on Arsenal with 3-0 Win Against Crystal Palace

With two rounds of the season to go it means Arsenal will have to wait another week at least to be confirmed champion

UK to spend $1.35 billion on new howitzers for the British Army

Britain will spend one billion pounds on seventy-two remote-controlled howitzers. This purchase modernizes the army and fills a war-fighting capa

NSUI holds protest outside Education Ministers residence over NEET paper leak

Hantavirus scientists were close to vaccine but ran out of money

Scientists in Chile developed antibodies that successfully neutralised the deadly Andes hantavirus in lab and animal studies, raising hopes for a

US-Iran War News Live Updates: US Wants China To Play Active Role In Ending Iran War, Says Marco Rubio Ahead Of Trump-Xi Summit

US-Iran War News Live Updates: US President Donald Trump is set to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping today in a high-stakes summit between the tw

India Bans Sugar Exports Till September 2026 Amid Domestic Supply Concerns

India Bans Sugar Exports Till September 2026 Amid Domestic Supply Concerns

US Commerce Secy Howard Lutnick backs away from his Epstein 'blackmail' claim in interview with House committee

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick faced questioning from House lawmakers regarding his past interactions with Jeffrey Epstein. Lutnick revised ea

Daily Quiz: On Cannes

The 79th Festival de Cannes kicks off today (May 12-23). Aquiz on one of the worlds most prestigious film festivals

Xi Jinping, Trump to Meet in Beijing for High-Profile Summit

Stability in the relationship is the main goal of the two-day summit

Modi, others reduce convoy size as govt amplifies pitch for saving fuel

NEET-UG hybrid exam model under study after repeated paper leak rows

African proverb of the day: 'There is no day that goes without the moon and no day that goes without...' - this African saying teaches why life always moves in cycles of change, balance, stability and why difficult times never last forever

African proverb of the day: An African saying highlights life's constant cycles of change and uncertainty, using the sun and moon's predictable r

Delhi Cuts Official Vehicles, Foreign Trips, Pushes EVs After PM's Appeal

Under the new policy, one day every week will be observed as No Car Day, with officers and staff encouraged to use public transport or shared tra

India bans sugar exports until September 2026 to cool local prices

India has banned sugar exports until September 2026. This decision aims to manage domestic prices. The ban will impact global sugar markets, pote

U.P. Assembly suspends parliamentary committees study tours till further orders

The orders issued by the Assembly Secretariats Principal Secretary, Pradeep Kumar Dubey, have come into immediate effect, officials said

World News Live Updates: Trump set for high-stakes talks with Xi in Beijing as trade truce holds, Iran war and Taiwan tensions loom

Morning Brief Podcast: Can Modi Halt Indias Gold Rush?

DMK boycotts floor test; urges CM to continue with Dravidian model welfare schemes

Opposition Leader Udhayanidhi Stalin asks the new government to continue the DMK governments schemes

Human Rights Violations in Balochistan: Civilian Death and Disappearances Reported

Quetta, May 14: A prominent human rights organization has reported that Pakistani security forces have killed at least one civilian in Balochista

SC: Tracking devices, alarm buttons must in public vehicles

Trump wants China's help on Iran. Beijing may have other ideas

President Trump will ask President Xi for help with the Iran conflict. China is unlikely to fully comply, preferring to maintain its economic and

Trump, Xi set for Beijing talks with trade truce, Iran war at stake

President Donald Trump is in Beijing for crucial talks with China's Xi Jinping. The meetings aim to boost economic ties and maintain a trade truc

S Jaishankar, Russia's Lavrov Hold Talks Ahead Of BRICS Meet

Jaishankar met Lavrov, shortly after the Russian foreign minister landed in New Delhi to attend a two-day conclave of the BRICS member states beg

J&K Bank holds meet with car dealers to boost vehicle finance business

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 13: To strengthen its vehicle finance business and expand retail lending partnerships, J&K Bank today organ

HCs vote curb on TVK MLA atrocious to say the least: SC

33 Killed In Heavy Rains, Thunderstorm In UP; Compensation Announced

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed officials to provide compensation to people affected by unseasonal rain, thunderstorms and lightning

Chinese proverb of the day: 'All things are difficult at the...' - inspiring lessons on how difficult beginnings can lead to growth, success, resilience and why starting something new is often the hardest step

Chinese proverb of the day: Starting anything new is often the most challenging phase, marked by fear, uncertainty, and slow progress. This Chine

Empowered Committee meets in Jammu to boost MSME sector

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 13: The 70th meeting of the Empowered Committee on Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) for the Union T

Pramurta from CGC Landran secures Rs 1.14 crore package

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 13: Pramurta Sinha, a Computer Science Engineering (CSE) student of CGC Landran today secured an annual packag

American journal Elsevier endorses Patanjalis research on cinnamon

Excelsior Correspondent HARIDWAR, May 13: Research conducted by Patanjali scientists on cinnamon today was accepted by the renowned American jour

MP CM Welcomes MSP Hike for Kharif Crops

Bhopal, May 14: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav welcomed the central governments decision to increase the minimum support price (MSP) f

UAE Denies Reports' Of Secret Visit By Israeli PM Netanyahu

The United Arab Emirates denies reports circulating regarding an alleged visit by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the UAE.

Delhi High Court refuses to entertain PIL to prevent suicides

The petitioner sought directions to the authorities for institutional examination and a support system to prevent suicidal tendencies

PM cuts down convoy size; J&K LG, BJP CMs, HP Guv, others follow suit

No cut in capital expdt, welfare spending NEW DELHI, May 13: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has significantly reduced his convoy size, days after h