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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

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

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

Quote of the day by Oscar Wilde: 'Education is an admirable thing, but it is well to remember from time to time that...' - motivational lessons on education, knowledge and why life experience beats classroom learning by The Picture of Dorian Gray author

Quote of the day by Oscar Wilde: Oscar Wilde's quote highlights that while formal education is valuable, life's most profound lessons in love, fa

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

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

LG accuses Pak of financing terror through drug smuggling

Calls upon security agencies to remain alert Fayaz Bukhari SRINAGAR, May 13: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today accused Pakistan of financing

PM hails Cabinets decisions, says farmers to benefit, connectivity will enhance

NEW DELHI, May 13: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hailed the Union Cabinets approval to hike the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for 14 Kh

Government Takes Strong Stance on NEET Paper Leak, CBI Investigation Underway: JD(U) Leader Rajeev Ranjan

New Delhi, May 14: Rajeev Ranjan Prasad, the national spokesperson for the Janata Dal (United), expressed confidence in the central governments c

Womens rights crisis in Afghanistan is ongoing humanitarian calamity

LONDON, May 13: Where is one of the worst places to be a woman? Afghanistan. Thats what most people think when it comes to the topic of the women

LG visits Vibrant Village Trehgam in Kupwara

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 13: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today visited Vibrant Village Trehgam in Kupwara. During his visit

WCD minister Annpurna Devi discusses women-led development with Sri Lankan counterpart

NEW DELHI, May 13: Union Women and Child Development Minister Annpurna Devi on Wednesday met her Sri Lankan counterpart Saroja Savithri Paulraj a

CBI nabs 5, more arrests likely in NEET-UG paper leak

NEW DELHI, May 13: The CBI has arrested five persons and is conducting searches at multiple locations across the country in connection with the N

Night Hockey tourney commences

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, May 13: The Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji 7-A-Side Night Hockey Tournament 2026 was inaugurated with great enthusia

China ready to expand cooperation with US on basis of mutual respect: Foreign Ministry

BEIJING, May 13: China on Wednesday said it is prepared to expand cooperation and manage differences with the United States on the basis of equal

UMEED brought significant socio-economic transformation: CM

*Union Minister commends J&Ks rural development model Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 13: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today congratulated

Tehran will welcome Indias peace initiative; one country stalling BRICS consensus on West Asia conflict: Iran Dy FM

NEW DELHI, May 13: Iran will welcome any initiative by major powers like India to bring peace to West Asia and it is developing a new service-and

Teacher, driver arrested; more including officials on police radar

Funds raising under investigation Accused arranged mobile phone for Saifullah Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, May 13: With the arrest of two terror operati

Assam CM Himanta completes 25 years as elected representative, calls journey Anant Sewa

GUWAHATI, May 13: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said he completed 25 years as an elected representative from Jalukbari As

Pakistan PM Shehbaz to visit China from May 23-26

ISLAMABAD, May 13: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will undertake a three-day official visit to China from May 23, the government announce

CS reviews progress under PM-SYM scheme in J&K

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 13: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today chaired a meeting to review the progress achieved under the Pradhan

USD 1 trillion exports target for this year: Goyal

NEW DELHI, May 13: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday asked for taking the countrys goods and services exports to USD 1 tri

Rope Skipping Gold Cup 2026 concludes

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, May 13: The Rope Skipping Association of Jammu & Kashmir concluded the J&K Rope Skipping Gold Cup 2026 (Int

Gold ETF prices revive as investors flock on higher import duties on yellow metal

The increase in gold prices is expected to continue to increase, say analysts

RCB Opts to Bowl First Against KKR in IPL 2026 Amid Rain Delays

Raipur, May 14: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) won the toss and chose to bowl first against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the 57th match of t

New Policy to Transform Uttar Pradesh Tourism into a Global Destination

Lucknow, May 14: Amid global uncertainties, the Uttar Pradesh government has devised a comprehensive strategy to revitalize its tourism sector. U

Vipul Shah Supports PM Modis Economic Appeal Amid Upcoming Film Release

Mumbai, May 14: Film producer and director Vipul Amrutlal Shah has voiced his support for Prime Minister Narendra Modis recent appeal for economi

Breast Cancer Crisis

A recent study from SKIMS has laid bare a troubling reality that Kashmir can no longer afford to ignore. Women across the Valley are arriving at

Narayana Hospital celebrates century of joint replacements under Ayushman Bharat in Rajouri

Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, May 13: Rajouri witnessed the celebration of a remarkable century not in sports, but in the lives of patients w

Residents seek construction of dilapidated lane in Bantalab

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 13: Residents of Ward Number 62, Lane Number 5 (Sec-B2) near Naya Talab in Laxmipuram of the Bantalab area hav

Two shops, five rooms gutted in major fire at Channi Himmat

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 13: Two shops and five rooms worth lakhs of rupees were completely gutted after a major fire broke out at Chan

Villagers forced to carry injured man on cot to Budhal hospital

Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, May 13: A deeply disturbing incident from the remote hilly area of Budhal in Rajouri district has once again hig

Kerala CM Announcement Set for May 14 After Congress Discussions

New Delhi, May 14: Following the Kerala election results, Congress has confirmed that discussions regarding the Chief Ministerial candidate have

HC quashes detention under PITNDPS Act

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 13: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has quashed the preventive detention order of Madasar alias J

Is Aya Ram Gaya Ram Game on in J&K?

B L SARAF bushanlalsaraf@gmail.com Discounting claims that some MLAs of his party are likely to ditch him, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah told medi

Art of Living celebrates 70th birthday of Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 13: The Art of Living Jammu Chapter celebrated the 70th birthday of Sri Sri Ravi Shankar along with the 45th y

Two Pregnant Women Give Birth on Moving Trains with Railway Staffs Help

Mumbai, May 14: In a remarkable display of teamwork, two pregnant women safely gave birth to baby girls on crowded trains operated by Central Rai

Chhattisgarh Security Forces Disrupt Maoist Operations, Seize Cash and Weapons

Raipur, May 14: In a significant operation, security forces in Chhattisgarhs Bijapur district have dealt a severe blow to the Maoist movements lo

Odisha Transport Minister Advocates Reduced Use of Government Vehicles and Promotes Electric Vehicles

Bhubaneswar, May 14: Odishas Commerce and Transport Minister, Vibhuti Bhushan Jena, has welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modis call for austerity

Heavy rain and dust storm leave 33 dead across Uttar Pradesh

A devastating storm swept through five districts of Uttar Pradesh, claiming at least 33 lives and causing widespread destruction. Chief Minister

Cisco stock price today: Why CSCO stock soared 17% after earnings and why Cisco is cutting thousands of jobs - here's what investors need to know

Cisco stock price today after CSCO earnings: Cisco shares soared following a robust earnings report. The networking giant exceeded expectations f

BJP Secures Major Victory in Haryana Municipal Elections, Strengthening Urban Presence

Chandigarh, May 14: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has achieved a remarkable victory in the Haryana municipal elections. The party secured wins

Sarah Taylor Appointed as England Mens Team Fielding Coach for Upcoming Test Series

London, May 14: Former wicketkeeper-batter Sarah Taylor is set to make history as the first woman to work with Englands senior mens cricket team.

Ajay Rai Demands Action Against SP Spokesperson for Insulting Brahmins

Varanasi, May 14: Ajay Rai, the President of the Congress party in Uttar Pradesh, has called for action against a spokesperson from the Samajwadi

Directorate of Ayush holds free medical camp

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 13:In connection with the 13th annual Sarv Shakti Chandi Dham Dev Chhari Yatra, a free medical camp was organi

Two held with heroin-like substance

Excelsior Correspondent KATHUA, May 13: Two individuals were arrested with 7.22 grams of heroin-like substance from Galak Ramkot area falling und

Three held; security beefed up in Bhopal as Muslim community protests assault on man over love jihad

A large number of Muslim community members, led by city Qazi Sayed Mushtaq Ali Nadwi, gathered near Hamidia hospital on May 12 and later marched

JMWMs concern over water scarcity

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 13: Jagti Migrants Welfare Movement (JMWM) has expressed concern over prevailing water scarcity in the Jagti t

Indias Diplomatic Efforts Shine at BRICS Summit with Brazil and Maldives

New Delhi, May 14: Indias External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar, engaged in significant discussions with Brazils Foreign Minister Mauro Vi

Police destroys wild cannabis cultivation

Excelsior Correspondent DODA, May 13: Police here today destroyed wild cannabis cultivation at multiple locations across the Doda district. Polic

Australia-o ongatenggipa Youth Parliament-o Nandini Sangma Indiani pal bakko ragen

TURA: Rebaenggipa July 26-31 tarikona Australiani Sydney-o ongatenggipa 13-gipa Commonwealth Youth Parliament (CYP13)-o Garo Hills-oni Nandini Is

Union Joint Secretary W&CD reviews education initiatives in Doda

Excelsior Correspondent DODA, May 13: Union Joint Secretary, Ministry of Women & Child Development and Member of the National Commission for Prot

Scientists find hidden molecular switch that strengthen bones

Scientists at McGill University have uncovered a hidden molecular switch that turns on a powerful calorie-burning system in brown fat, the bodys

Lawful lessee cant be treated as unauthorized occupant: HC

Srinagar, May, 13: High Court held that a lawful lessee cannot be treated as unauthorized occupant on account of striking down of Roshni Act and

CEC Kargil welcomes newly appointed Joint Director Information and deputy Director Tourism

Excelsior Correspondent KARGIL, May 13 : Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon today welcomed the n

'Structural flaws exposed': Vijay calls for NEET to be abolished after paper leak

Tamil Nadu CM renews calls to scrap NEET after exam cancellation due to alleged paper leak, citing disadvantages for rural and disadvantaged stud

Heres why the race to save penguins became more urgent

The hoiho, also known as takaraka or yellow-eyed penguin, holds a special place in Aotearoa New Zealands natural identity. Shy and solitary, with

DC chairs Outreach Programme-cum-Block Diwas

Excelsior Correspondent SAMBA, MAY 13: Deputy Commissioner Samba Ayushi Sudan today chaired an Outreach Programme-cum-Block Diwas at border villa

India and Uzbekistan Hold 17th Foreign Office Consultations in New Delhi

New Delhi, May 14: India and Uzbekistan convened the 17th round of Foreign Office Consultations in New Delhi on Wednesday. The discussions focuse

SIR-ko dakanio jat baseani dongjawa: Election Commission

SHILLONG: India asongo dao gittamgipa changna Special Intensive Revision (SIR)-ko dakna siengahaon, electoral roll-rangko namdapatna gita SIR-ko

NGH-o badinge chaenggiparangoniko TNT sandichina ACHIK didia

TURA: North Garo Hills ajani bazar antirango dokkan dake chaenggipa aro dingtang dingtang bading chiwalanirangko dake chaenggipa gipin jatrangoni

Trumps pick Kevin Warsh replaces Jerome Powell as Fed chair: What will happen to US interest rates next and why financial markets are watching closely

Kevin Warsh is set to become the new Federal Reserve chair. However, his influence on interest rates might be limited. The Federal Open Market Co

Gaurav Gogoi Questions BJPs Commitment to Equality in Assam UCC Debate

Guwahati, May 14: Assam Congress President and Lok Sabha MP Gaurav Gogoi targeted the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday regarding the iss

Shillong-o Skillerate 2026 program-ko ongata

Bilsi 3-ni gisepo Meghalaya Skills Program-na kr 80-ko koros kaaha: CM SHILLONG: Budbar salo, Meghalaya sorkarini Labour, Employment & Skill Deve

Wont revisit Hinduism a way of life ruling, SC says in Sabarimala case

Iranian Foreign Minister Departs for New Delhi to Attend BRICS Meeting

New Delhi, May 14: Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has departed for New Delhi to participate in the BRICS Foreign Ministers meetin

Himachal Pradesh Panchayat Elections: 742 Nominations Rejected, 85,462 Candidates Remain Valid

Shimla, May 14: The nomination process for the upcoming Panchayati Raj elections in Himachal Pradesh has concluded. During the scrutiny, 742 nomi

Fraud in Land Deal Worth 4 Million Rupees in Sambhal; Case Registered Against 12 Individuals

Sambhal, May 14: A significant case of alleged fraud involving a land sale has emerged in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh. Following a complaint from the

Kohlis ton sets up RCBs 6-wicket win over KKR

Raipur, May 13: Virat Kohli roared back to form with a record-extending ninth hundred in the Indian Premier League to take Royal Challengers Beng

IPL play-offs race: GT, RCB on course for top-two finish; CSK have outside chance

New Delhi, May 13: A late revival by the likes of Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders means there are as many as eight teams in content

Border residents bring fear to Shillong streets as talks drag

Lapangap villagers plead for farmers safety from Assam Police harassment SHILLONG, May 13: Caught between the aggression of Assam Police in their

Conrad, Hek denounce killing of 3 church leaders in Manipur

SHILLONG, May 13: While Manipurs ethnic fire consumes the clergy, Meghalayas political leadership has shifted from cautious diplomacy to outright

Bangladesh Hopes for Renewed Ties with India Following BJPs Bengal Victory

Dhaka, May 14: The significant victory of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in West Bengal could usher in a new and more positive phase in India-B

Is Your Body Sending Warning Signals? The Connection to Liver Health and How to Protect Yourself

New Delhi, May 14: In todays fast-paced life, many individuals experience constant fatigue, low energy, and weakness. Often dismissed as normal t

Suspicious Object Found in Pune Sparks Panic, Bomb Squad Responds

Pune, May 13: A suspicious object resembling a bomb was discovered in Pune on Wednesday, causing widespread alarm. The object was found near a ho

China Accused of Providing Military Support to Iran Amid U.S. Tensions

Beijing, May 14: A recent report claims that China is allegedly supplying Iran with intelligence related to U.S. military deployments in the Gulf

Char Dham Yatra Sets New Record with Over 1.26 Million Pilgrims

Dehradun, May 14: Under the leadership of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, Uttarakhands renowned Char Dham Yatra is on track to set a new reco

ATS questions 57 in Maharashtra over alleged gangster network links

Intelligence inputs received over a period of time indicated that gangsters operating from across the border were using social media to recruit y