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Rangasamy to be sworn-in as CM today

In the 30 member-Legislative Assembly, the AINRC has won 12 seats, its allies, BJP four and one each by the AIADMK and LJK

Diplomacy and sustainability- dialogues for the future

The Hindu Group, in association with Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), will hostThe Hindu Diplomacy & Sustainability

Power Cut in Over 80 Areas of Bhopal Today 13 May

Bhopal, May 13 (Udaipur Kiran) Power supply will remain affected in more than 80 areas of Bhopal on Tuesday due to scheduled maintenance and ele

French hantavirus patient is critically ill, on artificial lung as total cases grow to 11

The outbreak has now reached 11 total reported cases, 9 of which have been confirmed

Trump Heads To China For High-Stakes Talks With Xi On Tehran, Taiwan And Trade

When the leaders of the globe's two economic powerhouses meet, they are set to tackle a loaded agenda, from US arms transfers to Taiwan, Beijing'

How A Hostel Owner In Rajasthan's Sikar Helped Unravel NEET Paper Leak

The guess paper had an amazing strike rate -- 135 questions had matched originals. The hostel owner and the chemistry teacher then decided to app

Hindustan Zinc Inaugurates Toilet Facility at Matun Government School

Udaipur, May 13 (Udaipur Kiran) Hindustan Zinc Limited inaugurated a newly constructed toilet unit at Government Senior Secondary School Matun w

U.S. Stock Market IPO: KKR-backed ambulance giant GMR makes debut raises $478.7 million, down from originally proposed $797.9 million

U.S. IPO: Emergency medical services provider GMR Solutions slashed the valuation target of its U.S. initial public offering to about $3.3 billio

NEET Paper Reached Rajasthan From Nashik Via Haryana, Reveals Probe

NEET Paper Leak: According to police, the PDF had two sets of Chemistry and Biology. So, 45 questions of Chemistry and 90 questions of Biology we

Two NSCN(K) Cadres Killed in Arunachal Encounter

Itanagar, May 13: The NSCN (K) faction, led by Ang Mai, has reported the deaths of two of its senior cadres following an alleged shooting by secu

Donald Trump-Xi Jinping meeting date, venue: Key takeaways, highlights, what to know

Donald Trump is scheduled to arrive in Beijing on Wednesday ahead of his meetings on Thursday and Friday. Trup and Xi Jinping are due to visit th

Quote of the day by Aristotle: 'Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting...' - life lessons on love, unity, relationships and why emotional bonds go beyond physical attraction by father of logic and founder of the Lyceum

Quote of the day by Aristotle: The ancient Greek philosopher, defined love as a single soul inhabiting two bodies. This concept highlights deep e

Rajasthan Mens and Womens Lacrosse Teams Reach Federation Cup Final Again

Udaipur, May 13 (Udaipur Kiran) Rajasthans mens and womens lacrosse teams have entered the final of the Third Federation Cup Lacrosse Championsh

Samuels hat-trick sends Langsning through to next round

By Our Reporter Shillong, May 12: Langsning FC wrapped up the last available spot in the Top 8 with a 5-0 victory against Lumphyrnai Sohphoh FC a

Ousmane Dembele voted Ligue 1s best player for 2nd straight season

Paris, May 12: Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembele has won Ligue 1s player of the season award for the second straight year. Dembele won

Spain coach backs Nico Williams to recover in time for 2026 WC

Madrid, May 12: Spain coach Luis de la Fuente on Tuesday expressed confidence that winger Nico Williams would recover in time for the World Cup f

GBH Hospitals Celebrate Nurses Day with Honour and Gratitude

Udaipur, May 13 (Udaipur Kiran) International Nurses Day was celebrated with enthusiasm and emotion at GBH American Hospital and GBH General and

Rahul 'strongly dissents' on next CBI director's selection; talks concluded in just 5 minutes

Rahul Gandhi registered a strong dissent against the CBI director selection process, calling it a iased exercise and a mere formality. He allege

Rajasthan Cracks Down on Illegal Liquor Trade, Over 2.8 Lakh Litres of Wash Destroyed

Udaipur, May 13 (Udaipur Kiran) Under a special enforcement drive launched to curb the illegal manufacture, storage, transportation and sale of

Where is Melania Trump? U.S First Lady is not travelling to China accompanying Donald Trump

US President Donald Trump told the media that among the several items for discussions with China, trade would be a key focus area.

Cannes Film Festival begins in France

The red carpet has been rolled out at the 79th Cannes Film Festival in the South of France. The French Riviera festival beginning Tuesday will in

Vin Diesel to executive produce Fast & Furious series

A Fast & Furious TV series is in development at Peacock, with Vin Diesel attached as executive producer. He announced the project at the NBCUnive

Kerala CM suspense may end today, Congress wraps up final huddle

Congress leadership is nearing a decision to end Kerala's week-long Chief Minister deadlock after internal party discussions. Senior leaders, inc

Bradley Cooper, Bautista join Bong Joon Hos animation film

Oscar-winning filmmaker Bong Joon Ho, known for Parasite, has revealed a star-studded voice cast for his upcoming 3D animated film Ally. The line

Containing war impact on growth, current account: PMO stitching up plan to boost foreign fund flow

Officials at both the finance ministry and Niti Aayog are identifying economic opportunities presented by the Iran conflict, as well as gauging t

Inflation in drivers seat likely to stall discretionary spend

While consumer demand had started improving over the past four months after a prolonged slowdown, rising crude oil prices, supply disruptions and

Jason Collins cause of death explained: Former NBA center and first openly gay player dies at 47 after brain cancer battle

Jason Collins, the former NBA center, has died at 47 after battling glioblastoma. Collins, who came out in 2013, was celebrated for his courage a

Iran war sparks shipping fuel fears

BANGKOK, May 12: The Iran war and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz have triggered a major crisis in the global shipping industry by disrupting

Iran war conflict loom over TrumpXi summit talks

WASHINGTON, May 12: US President Donald Trump is heading to Beijing for talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping amid rising tensions over the Ira

Tata Power Q4 PAT up 8%, revenue down 8%, dividend at 2.50 per share

Praveer Sinha, CEO and Managing Director, Tata Power, said, This quarter and year reflect our sustained focus on creating long-term value through

The Next Generation rise to power in Tamil Nadu

Ashok Bhan Tamil Nadu is once again at the threshold of a major political transition. The State that produced towering political personalities su

Victims Mother Sees Hope for Justice in Kolkatas Nabanna

Kolkata, May 13: Ratna Debnath, the mother of the victim in the RG Kar rape and murder case, expressed optimism for justice after her respectful

Lakshay in final; four Indian boxers settle for bronze in Tashkent

Tashkent, May 12: Indian boys had a challenging day at the Asian Boxing U-17 Championships 2026, with Lakshay Phogat emerging as the lone finalis

PM Modi tells SPG to cut convoy by half, govt depts to adopt austerity measures

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has significantly reduced his motorcade size, aiming to inspire austerity across the government. The Special Protect

International Nurses Day: Delhi Chief Minister Engages with Caregivers

New Delhi, May 13: On the eve of International Nurses Day, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta conducted an unexpected inspection at the Lok Nayak J

BFI reverts to trial-based system

Boxing selection camp to resume today New Delhi, May 12: The boxing selection camp for the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games will resume on Wedn

Lessons of five state election results

Ashwani Kumar Chrungoo ashwanikc2012@gmail.com Results of the elections conducted for five states (West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and UT

Nahid bags fifer as Bangladesh beat Pak by 104 runs in 1st Test

Dhaka, May 12: Fast bowler Nahid Rana claimed a five-for as Bangladesh secured a 104-run victory in the first Test against Pakistan on Tuesday. C

Ismail reverses intl retirement for womens T20 World Cup

Johannesburg, May 12: South African pacer Shabnim Ismail on Tuesday reversed her international retirement as she was named in the countrys 15-pla

Norways Deputy Foreign Minister Visits Tehran for Strategic Talks

New Delhi, May 13: Norways Deputy Foreign Minister Andreas Kravik visited Tehran on Tuesday. In the evening, he met with Irans Foreign Minister M

Asian Weightlifting Cships inaugurated in Gandhinagar

Ahmedabad, May 12: The 2026 Asian Senior Weightlifting Championships, in which players from nearly 30 countries are taking part, were formally in

New mothers being helped in comeback world over but WFI blocking Vinesh: Sakshi

New Delhi, May 12: Olympic bronze-winning grappler Sakshi Malik on Tuesday supported Vinesh Phogat in her tussle with the Wrestling Federation of

NEET-UG cancelled after 'paper leak', 23 lakh students hit, CBI to probe case

Exam nixed for 1st time since NTA took over in 2019

Sinner equals Djokovics Masters feat

Rome, May 12: World No. 1 Jannik Sinner moved level with Novak Djokovic for the longest ATP Masters 1000 winning streak in history after cruising

Indian Boxers Shine at the 2026 Asian Under-17 Boxing Championship

Tashkent, May 12: The 2026 Asian Under-17 Boxing Championship has proven to be a challenging day for Indian male boxers. Only Lakshya Fogat has m

Disruption after protest hurt career momentum: Deepak

Gonda, May 12: Asian Games silver medallist Deepak Punia believes the disruption caused by the wrestlers protest at jantar mantar and the resulti

NCW and Delhi Police Strengthen Coordination for Womens Safety

New Delhi, May 13: The National Commission for Women (NCW) held a high-level review meeting with the Delhi Police at their headquarters to enhanc

Indian tourist dies in Thailand: Embassy

BANGKOK, May 12 : An Indian national, who was among four tourists who were hospitalised after mysteriously losing consciousness at a cafe in Thai

India-Oman FTA likely to come into force from June 1: Goyal

NEW DELHI, May 12 : The free trade agreement (FTA) between India and Oman is expected to come into force from June 1, Commerce and Industry Minis

President honours 15 nurses with Florence Nightingale Awards

*Awardees include Ladakhs Kulwinder Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, May 12: President Droupadi Murmu today conferred the National Florence Nig

LG announces launch of two innovative pillars under Drug-Free JK campaign

Will partner with religious leaders, social groups Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, May 12: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today joined the Dr

NEET-UG 2026 cancelled: What happens next Heres what students need to know

NEW DELHI, May 12: The cancellation of NEET-UG 2026 has left over 22 lakh medical aspirants and their families anxious about the next steps, incl

Union Minister Kumaraswamy announces approval of proposals for EV charging

BENGALURU, May 12: Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy on Tuesday announced approval of proposals pertaining to electric vehicle charging infrastructu

RCB batters search solidity against KKRs in-form bowling unit

RAIPUR, May 12: Royal Challengers Bengaluru will require a significantly punchier batting effort to overcome Kolkata Knight Riders in-form bowlin

14C, RBIH sign MoU to curb menace of mule accounts: Shah

Will help in checking cyber crimes NEW DELHI, May 12: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday announced that the countrys anti-cyber crime agenc

People of border villages shoulder extraordinary responsibility in serving nation: LG

*Visits Vibrant Village Uran Bowa in Baramulla Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 12: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today visited Vibra

Russias Lavrov to hold talks with Jaishankar during India visit this week

MOSCOW, May 12: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will hold talks with his Indian counterpart S Jaishankar during his visit to New Delhi thi

Those who abused Sanatan Dharma have already been cremated: Baba Ramdev

VARANASI, May 12 : Yoga guru Baba Ramdev today said that the funerals of some political parties who abused Sanatan Dharma have already taken plac

RBI Revokes License of Mumbais Sarvodaya Cooperative Bank Due to Financial Instability

Mumbai, May 13: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has revoked the banking license of Sarvodaya Cooperative Bank Limited, located in Mumbai. The cen

Former West Bengal Minister Sujit Bose Remanded to ED Custody in Municipal Recruitment Scam

Kolkata, May 13: A special court under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) in Kolkata has remanded former West Bengal Fire Services Min

Rafael Leo: The Portuguese Mbapp Making Waves in Football

New Delhi, May 13: Rafael Leo, the strong-winged player from Portugal, has carved a niche in the football world with his speed, dribbling, and ag

Even Mahabharat would pale: Supreme Court on Kapur spat

A protracted property dispute between Sunjay Kapur's mother and wife has prompted the Supreme Court to appoint former CJI D Y Chandrachud as medi

Discover the Architectural Marvel of Sati Deori Temple in Rajasthan

Chittorgarh, May 13: India, known as the land of temples, is home to numerous beautiful and remarkable sacred sites across various religions. One

Trump calls for Barack Obamas arrest in Truth Social posts as late-night rant targets election claims, media reporting, Iran war narrative here's what he said

Trump calls for Obama arrest: US President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social calling for the arrest of Barack Obama. Trump accused Obama of tre

MPSAT holds 20th General Body meet

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 12: Mochi Phali Seat Athrot Trust (MPSAT) organized 20th Annual General Body meeting here at Roop Nagar to rev

BJP leader terms PMs appeal on petrol, gold visionary, farsighted

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 12: J&K BJP media in charge, Dr. Pardeep Mahotra termed Prime Minister, Narendra Modis appeal to citizens to r

3 Probationer DySPs deployed as SHOs

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, May 12: Three Probationer DySPs of 2024 batch have been deployed as Station House Officers (SHOs) of Police Sta

Rekha Mahajan, Arun Sharma listen public grievances

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 12: Jammu and Kashmir BJP State vice president, Rekha Mahajan and State secretary, Arun Sharma, during their s

Young innovators shine at AAROHAN festival

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, May 12: Innovation, entrepreneurship and youth-led dialogue dominated the second day of AAROHAN 2026, National

SKIMS plans 500 nursing appointments: Director

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, May 12: The Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) will recruit nearly 1,200 paramedical staff, i

HC denies bail to Shopian man in terror conspiracy case

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 12: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has dismissed the bail appeal of Syed Irfan Ahmad of Nazneenp

PG admissions at CUK to start soon

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, May 12: The Central University of Kashmir is set to begin admissions to its postgraduate programmes for the 202

UN Highlights Importance of US-China Dialogue for Global Stability

Beijing, May 13: The upcoming meeting between leaders of China and the United States has garnered attention from the United Nations. On May 11, U

Lara Dutta Honors Late Father on First Anniversary with Special Ritual and Planting Ceremony

Mumbai, May 13: Actress Lara Dutta held a special prayer ceremony on Tuesday to commemorate the first anniversary of her fathers passing. In a he

PM Modis Five-Nation Tour: Strengthening Global Partnerships for India

New Delhi, May 13: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on an official visit to the United Arab Emirates, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, and It

WHO Warns of Potential Hantavirus Cases in Coming Weeks, Global Threat Remains Low

Madrid, May 13: The World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced on Tuesday that more cases of hantaviru

'People's will through lawmakers can bring religious reforms': Supreme Court

Constitutional courts should be extremely reluctant to alter religious practices, a nine-judge Supreme Court bench cautioned. Only the will of th

Kumar Sanu Shares Iconic Song by His Inspiration Kishore Kumar

Mumbai, May 13: The enchanting melodies of classic songs continue to resonate with music lovers today. On Tuesday, renowned singer Kumar Sanu sha

Supreme Court to hear ED plea to cancel bail to West Bengal coal scam 'kingpin'

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear the Enforcement Directorate's plea to cancel the bail of alleged coal smuggling kingpin Anup Majee. While is

Sinner Matches Djokovics Masters Record at Italian Open Quarterfinals

Rome, May 13: World number one Jannik Sinner made history by reaching the quarterfinals of the Italian Open on Tuesday. He defeated fellow Italia

Irans Guards hold military drills in capital as ceasefire teeters

The IRGC enhances its combat preparedness amid fears of renewed conflict after U.S. President Donald Trump warned that the ceasefire was on the b

Book fair promotes reading habits among KV students

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 12: PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya Umroi Cantonment, in collaboration with the Field Post Office (FPO), 11 Brigade, org

Meghalaya govt to seek SMCH inauguration date from PM again

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 12: The Meghalaya government will again request Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a date to formally inaugurate the

Protests Erupt in Bhopal Over Attack on Muslim Youth at Hotel

Bhopal, May 13: Hundreds from the Muslim community protested in Bhopal on Tuesday against the recent attack and alleged public humiliation of a y

At Tech Trial, Sam Altman Says Elon Musk Wanted 90% Stake In OpenAI

OpenAI counters that Musk -- who is now also an AI competitor with his xAI -- is motivated by petty revenge, having failed to seize majority cont

Former Uttarakhand CM Praises Decision to Cancel NEET Exam

Dehradun, May 13: Former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal has expressed his concerns regarding the impact of the NEET exam cancellatio

Hit the streets: Kejriwal to students on NEET-UG paper leak; protests

This government understands only the language of agitation, says AAP chief, alleges connivance and political patronage behind recurring leaks

Himanta govt 2.0 a sign of NDA consolidation in NE

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 12: It was a show of bonhomie as all chief ministers from the Northeast attended Himanta Biswa Sarmas swearing-in a

Delayed by a year due to tech glitches, livestock census to be out after June

The 21st Livestock Census report's release has been postponed to after June due to technical issues in data compilation and validation. This quin

State ready for LS bypoll, SIR, awaits ECI schedule

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 12: Meghalaya Chief Electoral Officer B.D.R. Tiwari on Tuesday said the Election Commission (EC) is ready and waiti