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Govt cancels Olas licence to operate vehicle aggregator service in J&K

Permission to RAPIDO is under process Nishikant Khajuria JAMMU, June 1: The Jammu and Kashmir Transport Department has cancelled the Motor Vehicl

Army installs scanners at fencing gates along LoC in Poonch-Rajouri

Aadhar based entry-exit system to check smuggling Gopal Sharma RAJOURI, June 1: In a significant development, the Army for the first time has ins

Police fires aerial shots after stone pelting at Bandi

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, June 1: Police resorted to aerial firing at Bandi Ragoora area under the jurisdiction of Police Station Bagh-e-Bah

Delhi CM approves One-Time Amnesty Scheme for J&K migrants

1832 families to benefit NEW DELHI, June 1: The Delhi Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has approved important proposals related to t

SC gets 5 new Judges, strength to go up to 37

NEW DELHI, June 1: Five new judges were on Monday appointed to the Supreme Court, which will now have 37 judges, one short of the upgraded sancti

Birdi posted as IG in CRPF

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, June 1: The Ministry of Home Affairs has appointed IGP Kashmir and senior IPS officer Vidhi Kumar Birdi as Inspect

Indias One-Way Market Forces

By K. Raveendran Motorists are facing the familiar squeeze of higher pump prices at a time when global crude markets remain volatile but not one

No urgent SC hearing on PIL for computer-based NEET re-exam

The Supreme Court refused an urgent hearing for a PIL seeking a computer-based test for the NEET-UG re-examination. The bench noted past dismissa

Venezuela acting president may visit India next week

Venezuela's acting President, Delcy Rodriguez, is poised for a New Delhi visit this week, signaling a deepening energy partnership. This comes as

Meghalaya Air Quality Index (May 4th week, 2026)

Right to be forgotten: HC lets personal info be masked in judicial records

Delhi High Court has recognized the 'right to be forgotten' as integral to the right to privacy, stating individuals shouldn't suffer reputationa

Reddit posts reveal striking shift in how we talk about mental health

More people are relying on social media such as TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and Reddit- to learn about mental health conditions and to interact w

Alphabet stock price jumps as Google parent plans $80 billion fundraising for AI expansion

Alphabet stock price remained in focus after Google parent Alphabet announced plans to raise up to $80 billion to expand artificial intelligence

Psychology of punctuality: Is arriving early a sign of childhood attachment and hidden love language?

Psychology of punctuality is gaining attention as attachment theory and childhood trauma research reveal surprising patterns. Studies show early

Paper exams leak-prone: Education ministry to Parliamentary panel

Artistes perform during the celebration of the birth anniversary of Bengali poet Kazi Nazrul lslam

Artistes perform during the celebration of the birth anniversary of Bengali poet Kazi Nazrul lslam at Bongiya Sahitya Parishad on Sunday.

With 5 judge appointments, SC's strength increases to 37

The Law Ministry has appointed five new judges to the Supreme Court. This brings the total strength of the apex court to 37, including the Chief

World No Tobacco Day event in SWGH school raises awareness

From Our Correspondent AMPATI, June 1: The District Tobacco Control Programme (NTCP) and National Oral Health Programme (NOHP), South West Garo H

'US trade talks on commas and full stops now': Piyush Goyal

India and the US have finalized most of the legal text for their bilateral trade agreement, with negotiations now focusing on minor details. The

Tongkhar inaugurates Dorbar Hall in SWKH

From Our Correspondent MAWKYRWAT, June 1: Local MLA Renikton L Tongkhar on Monday inaugurated a new Dorbar Hall at Domjyrti village in South West

Casual labourers in government entitled to pension: SC

The Supreme Court has ruled that temporary casual laborers in government departments are entitled to pensionary benefits upon superannuation, eve

'ANTIFA was there': DHS chief Mullin REVEALS out-of-state arrests at New Jersey ICE protest

UAPA Accused Gets Bail After Nearly 5 Years In Custody

While granting bail, the court observed that the accused, Madhesh Shankar alias Abdullah, has been in judicial custody for more than four years a

Why are oil prices up today and will Brent and US WTI crude futures continue to drop or rise again? Oil prices surge as Iran talks stall and supply concerns return

Why are oil prices up today and will Brent and US WTI crude futures continue to drop or rise again? Oil prices moved higher after Iran suspended

Trump administration agrees to temporarily freeze 'slush fund' for allies

U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema barred the administration last week from taking any further action to create or operate the fund ahead of a J

Can photons really spend negative time? New quantum physics experiment on rubidium atoms challenges What scientists know about time

A breakthrough quantum physics experiment has revealed a startling result. Scientists measured negative time as photons moved through a cloud of

Court allows CBI to arrest former Reliance ADAG executive Jhunjhunwala in bank fraud case

After hearing arguments from both sides, the Mumbai court allowed the CBI's application to formally arrest the accused as per provisions of law.

African proverb of the day: 'A man who lets his wife cry is...' Life lessons by Kenyan proverb on love, relationships, marriage and why mutual respect, empathy and emotional intelligence are vital for peace

African proverb of the day explores the meaning behind the saying, A man who lets his wife cry is planting thorns in his own pillow. The proverb

Sabalenka downs Osaka to reach French Open quarter-finals

Sabalenka, who has now reached at least the quarter-finals in her last 14 Grand Slam appearances, set up a last-eight meeting with Russian Diana

Weather Forecast and Prayer Timings for Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to be around 39C and 28C, respectively.

African Proverb of the Day: 'A child that is not embraced by the village...'-Life lessons on belonging, community, compassion, and why every child needs to feel seen and valued

An African proverb warns that neglected children may resort to destructive behavior to feel warmth and belonging. This ancient wisdom underscores

AP Boys Bag Top Ranks in JEE Advanced 2026

Academic experts say that as a majority of the top rankers are opting for B.Tech in CSE in IIT, Mumbai, they aim for a placement in top firms wit

Mizoram Governor Launches Save the Farm Campaign to Promote Agriculture

Aizawl, June 1: The Governor of Mizoram, V.K. Singh, inaugurated the nationwide Save the Farm Campaign on Monday, a key initiative by the Ministr

Yathindra Assured Cabinet Berth

Yathindra told reporters in New Delhi: When I met Rahul Gandhi last time, he assured me in a facetoface meeting that I would be inducted into the

Importance of Value-Based Journalism for National Development, Says Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis

Mumbai, June 2: Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis emphasized on Monday that education in ones mother tongue, the preservation of Indian languages,

Is Michael Saylors Strategy changing its Bitcoin playbook? MSTR sells $2.5 million of BTC for the first time since 2022 - here's why

Michael Saylor's Strategy Bitcoin (BTC USD) sale: Strategy has sold 32 bitcoin for approximately 2.5 million dollars. This is the company's first

AP Commercial Tax Collections Rise 19% to Rs. 4,987 Crore in May

The net GST collections for May amounted to Rs.3,037 crore. The state also received Rs.1,758.58 crore through IGST settlement during the month. P

TGNPDCL Wins National Award For Digital Power Transformation

Reddy stated that through the OMS, about 72 lakh consumers across 18 districts were provided with advance information regarding power interruptio

OU Extends Summer Vacation Till June 6

The university said the decision was taken considering the prevailing temperatures. Academic activities will resume from June 8, a Monday.

Cyberabad Police Bust 77 Lakh Cyber Fraud Racket

The gang targeted victims by impersonating officials from the a MNC credit card division and tricked them into converting e SIMs into physical SI

Spanish proverb of the day: 'Even if a monkey dresses in silk, it remains a...' Life lessons on reality, appearances, identity and why appearances don't really matter

Spanish proverb of the day highlights an important lesson about reality, appearances, identity and character. The saying teaches that external ch

Madrasa Gets Rs.150 a Month for Leasing Land to High-fee Tech College of Mahbub Alam Khan

Advocate Khaja Moizuddin, struck down by an SUV on May 23, had filed a slew of cases against the father and son duo of Mahbub Alam Khan and Mujah

Abhishek Banerjees Parents Challenge KMC Notice in High Court

Kolkata, June 2: Amit Banerjee and Lata Banerjee, parents of Trinamool Congress General Secretary and MP Abhishek Banerjee, have filed a petition

Hezbollah Accepts US Proposal For Mutual Halt To Attacks With Israel

Lebanon's embassy in Washington said in a statement on Monday that Hezbollah had accepted a US proposal for a mutual cessation of hostilities tha

18 Held For Vandalism During IPL Victory Celebrations

Miscreants damaged public, government and private properties, including breaking the window panes of buses in the Raj Vihar Centre area while cel

Sri Rama Sene Distributes Saffron Shawls To Students In Bagalkot, Hubballi

The activists symbolically handed over saffron shawls to both male and female students near the college campus and argued that if students are al

Lebanon's U.S. Embassy says Hezbollah accepted U.S. proposal on 'mutual cessation of attacks'

The Lebanese authorities received confirmation of Hezbollah's acceptance of the U.S. proposal providing for a mutual cessation of attacks, an Emb

IMEC is caught between commerce and geopolitics

The Iran conflict strengthens the case for the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) while simultaneously complicating its execution

Israel Does Not Trust Pakistan: Envoy

Pakistan has been attempting to broker peace between Iran and the United States with the backing of the Trump administration, but has not succeed

Orbital rivalry the challenge of Chinas space power

Chinas counter-space rise demands stronger resilience and deterrence from India

BJP MLA Pays Tribute To Slain Chambal Dacoit, Calls Him Friend Through Happiness And Sorrow

The feudal lords harassed him, leading him to flee to the jungle and turn a bandit, he said.

Bihar Chief Minister Reviews 11 Satellite Town Projects

Patna, June 2: A high-level meeting was held on Monday at the Sankalp Auditorium in Patna to review the progress of Bihars ambitious satellite to

Heritage Wing Orders Resumption of Restoration Work

The department has directed the contractor to complete the works before Muharram, as it attracts thousands of Shia devotees and mourners.

Perfect storm: On illicit liquor in India

Weak enforcement and poor regulation sustain illicit liquor among the poor

Joy and pain: On the NFHS-6 data

Health gains from NFHS-6 are significant, but there are unaddressed needs too

Andaman Islands Aiming for Global Scuba Diving Recognition

Mumbai, June 2: The Andaman and Nicobar administration is making significant strides to establish the archipelago as a premier global scuba divin

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Odisha to Host BRICS Disaster Risk Reduction Conference

Bhubaneswar, June 2: Odishas Revenue and Disaster Management Minister, Suresh Pujari, announced on Monday that the state has been selected to hos

International Open Chess Tournament Begins in Amaravati

The mega tourney would be held from June 1 to 8, with an allotment of huge prize money of Rs.30 lakh.

The FemTech industrys approach to PMOS

Discussions around PMOS rarely engage with broader environmental factors such as adulterated food, pollution, chronic stress, and toxins

Chinese Proverb of the Day: 'The lotus root breaks, but the fibers...'-Life lessons on enduring bonds, relationships, resilience, and why true connections remain even after separation

An ancient Chinese proverb, The lotus root breaks, but the fibers remain connected, illustrates how genuine human bonds endure despite separation

BJP Meeting in New Delhi Focuses on Strengthening Booth Empowerment and Organizational Expansion

New Delhi, June 2: A significant meeting was held at the BJP headquarters in New Delhi, chaired by the partys national president, Nitin Naveen. S

Sooryavanshis catch! Brands set tight field as endorsement race heats up after IPL breakout

The spotlight shines brightly on young cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who is rapidly becoming a sought-after name in the sports world. Corporati

HC issues directions for upkeep of Chottanikkara temple premises

African Proverb of the Day: A man will never heed the voice of a woman until Life lessons on listening, awareness, regret and why experience is the best teacher

African Proverb of the Day highlights the meaning of A man will never heed the voice of a woman until it is too late. The saying reflects how peo

Fireball over Boston? Meteor blast sends shockwaves across the Northeast

A meteor traveling at approximately 75,000 miles per hour exploded high above the northeastern United States, producing a bright fireball and son

Bihar Chief Minister to Visit Muzaffarpur on June 2 for Community Engagement

New Delhi, June 2: Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary will visit Gosai Pur village in the Parsouni Nath Panchayat of Muzaffarpur district on T

Manufacturing operations in UK grow at fastest pace in four years

S&P Global's manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) edged up to 53.9 in May from 53.7 in April. A reading above 50 indicates expansion. T

Chinese proverb of the day: 'Beauty is the wisdom of women. Wisdom is...' Life lessons on relationships, love, happiness, and why inner beauty is highly essential in today's times

Chinese proverb of the day explores the saying, Beauty is the wisdom of women. Wisdom is the beauty of men. The proverb reflects traditional view

Four Friends Arrested in Shocking Murder Case in Deoria

Deoria, June 2: In a shocking turn of events, police in Deoria, Uttar Pradesh, have solved a sensational murder case. The incident occurred in th

The $965 billion AI company behind ChatGPT's biggest rival is finally going public, and it could be the biggest Wall Street debut ever

Valued at nearly $965 billion following recent funding activity, Anthropic has emerged as one of the world's most valuable private technology com

TMC Expels 2 MLAs Over Forgery Claims

The action followed a press conference by chief minister Suvendu Adhikari

Iran targets US air base as fresh attacks strain ceasefire efforts, lift oil prices

Iran struck a US air base following American strikes on its military sites. Kuwait also reported missile and drone attacks. These actions have he

Police Seek Custody of Prime Accused and Father in Advocate Moizuddin Murder Case

Counsel for the son-father duo filed a bail request petition, citing Mahbub Alam Khans health condition and stated that investigators had no stro

Demand for MGNREGS work down 28% in May

Demand for MGNREGS work saw a significant drop in May compared to last year. This comes as a new program is slated to replace the current scheme

Indian Foreign Minister Meets Australian Defense Minister to Discuss Regional Developments

New Delhi, June 1: Indian Foreign Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar met with Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Richard Marles on Mon

Vizag data centre is a major challenge

If India needs Googles hyperscale hub, it is not yet ready for the facility

Twin Telugu Tragedies Expose the Commercial Rush and 'Death Zone' Risks on Everest

Indians now form one of the three largest groups on Everest.

Quote of the day by Jennifer Lawrence: 'When you don't have anybody to take care of you, then you could go...' - motivational lessons on self-reliance, personal growth and how to take charge of your own life by Oscar-winning actress of Silver Linings Playbook

Quote of the day by Jennifer Lawrence: Her quote emphasizes the dual paths of independence: unchecked freedom or self-parenting through disciplin

Karnataka Cyber Command Takes Action Against 8,750 Illegal Betting Platforms

Bengaluru, June 2: The Karnataka State Cyber Command has launched one of the largest operations against online betting in India, in coordination

SIT Questions Jagans Aide in Liquor Case Probe

According to sources, the SIT had served a notice directing Nageswar Reddy to appear before investigators on June 1. He attended the inquiry as s

Wont Give Up TN Rights Over River Water, Says CM

Vijay goes full blast against DMK, AIADMK: Reports

Keir Starmer under fire as Britain releases Mandelson papers

The release revives a controversy that has dogged Starmer's government since reports emerged about Mandelson's past links to the late financier a

China tightens oversight of overseas investments amid tech rivalry with US

China has introduced new rules to tighten control over overseas investments. This directive aims to enhance national security reviews for cross-b

Chennai Teen Youngest Woman to Conquer Everest From Nepal Route

The climb is part of her mission to complete the seven summits challenge.

Cochin Port trade union forum threatens to escalate stir

Paper Leak Scandal Threatens Future of Millions, Education Minister Must Resign: Arvind Sawant

Mumbai, June 2: Arvind Sawant, a Member of Parliament from Shiv Sena (UBT), has sharply criticized the central government and the Education Minis

Centre clears 5 names as judges of Supreme Court

The government has approved five new appointments to the Supreme Court. This includes four Chief Justices from various High Courts and senior adv

Nilgiris Received 31% Deficit Rains This Summer

Green activists here blamed the El-Nino effect for the Nilgiris failing to receive its normal average rainfall this summer.

SoftBank overtakes Toyota as Japan's most valuable company on AI boom

SoftBank Group has become Japan's most valuable company, surpassing Toyota Motor. This shift highlights investor excitement for artificial intell