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BJPsweeps Haryana civic polls; a student stuns party inUklana

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 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

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

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

Lavrov meets EAM ahead of Brics meet, discusses India-Russia ties

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

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

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

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

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

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

Semi-high-speed train project to turn Gujarat into manufacturing and logistics hub: Amit Shah

NEW DELHI, May 13 : Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said the Cabinet approval for the Rs-20,667 crore Ahmedabad (Sarkhej)-Dholera semi

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

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

100 golfers to participate in WHS Sports Hub Golf Cup 2026

Excelsior Sports Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 13: Around 100 golfers from across the country are expected to participate in the WHS Sports Hub Gol

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

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

India Announces 48-Member Team for Asian Under-20 Athletics Championship, Featuring Long Jumper Shahnawaz Khan

New Delhi, May 14: India has officially announced a 48-member national track and field team for the upcoming Asian Under-20 Athletics Championshi

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

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

Kathua Forest Division seizes truck with firewood

Excelsior Correspondent KATHUA, May 13: Continuing its drive against illegal timber and firewood smuggling, the Kathua Forest Division seized ano

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

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

CBI Successfully Extradites Fugitive Iqbal Singh from Portugal

New Delhi, May 14: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has successfully extradited a major fugitive, Iqbal Singh, from Portugal. This opera

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

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

IPL 2026: Angkrishs Explosive Half-Century Leads KKR to Set 193-Run Target Against RCB

Raipur, May 14: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have set a challenging target of 193 runs for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the 57th match of

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

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

DC Kathua holds Public Grievances Redressal Camp at Jarai

Excelsior Correspondent KATHUA, MAY 13: To ensure prompt redressal of public issues at the grassroots level, Deputy Commissioner Kathua Rajesh Sh

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

Two locals, including teacher, held for providing logistic support to Saifullah terror group in Kishtwar

The police said these locals extended support to the Saifullah group, comprising around six non-local terrorists who were neutralised in multiple