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Shiv Sena launches Har Ghar Dogra campaign

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 20: To promote Dogra cultural heritage, Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray), J&K unit, here today, launched

Jagti migrants concern over prevailing water scarcity

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 20: In a joint meeting of Jagti inmates grave concern was expressed over the step motherly treatment meted out

Billawar police reunites 2 missing ladies with their families

Excelsior Correspondent KATHUA, May 20:- Police reunited two missing ladies with their family members within the jurisdictional area of Police St

Police seizes 3 dumpers for illegal mining

Excelsior Correspondent SAMBA, May 20: Continuing its drive against illegal mining, Samba police has seized three dumpers in the jurisdiction of

Mission Shakti organises assistive devices distribution camp

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 20: Mission Shakti District Hub for Empowerment of Women Jammu, Department of Social Welfare J&K, in collabora

FIR Filed Against Rahul Gandhi Over Controversial Remarks

New Delhi, May 21: A complaint has been lodged against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi at the Tigri police station, following his alleged inappropri

Under Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam Initiative, PM Modi, Meloni Plant Tree In Rome

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni planted a black mulberry plant in Rome on Wednesday.

Sweet melody in Italy triggers a bitter political war at home

Will ask for CBI probe into Twisha case, says MP CM

Envoys and theological overtures

Americas Israel stance is shaped by faith, politics and power

26-year search by 3 families ends as van found in canal

NVDA stock price: Nvidia earnings beat expectations again but why did NVDA stock slip after hours? Here's what you need to know

Nvidia reported strong quarterly earnings, revenue growth, and an optimistic forecast, alongside an $80 billion share repurchase plan and increas

Delhi High Court dismisses plea to deregister AAP, disqualify Arvind Kejriwal

A bench of Chief Justice D.K. Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia said the petition by Satish Kumar Aggarwal was bereft of any merit and his conten

Suvendu aides murder: Court frees man wrongly arrested by police

French proverb of the day: 'Youth lives on hope, old age on...' - motivational lessons on how hope shapes youth and memory shapes ageing and why life feels different with age

French proverb of the day: Life naturally shifts from youthful hope for the future to older age's focus on remembrance. This proverb highlights h

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BJP Leaders Slam Rahul Gandhis Remarks

New Delhi, May 21: Political tensions have escalated following remarks made by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in the Lok Sabha regarding the Prime

MCD mulling euthanasia of aggressive stray dogs following Supreme Court ruling

Officials said the civic body is planning to instate a step-wise mechanism before any decision on euthanasia is taken, with a monitoring committe

Weather Forecast and Prayer Timings for Sunday, May 21, 2026

Fajar: 4.34 am, Zohar: 12.22 pm

Satyanarayana is Chairman of Boath Agriculture Market Committee

Satyanarayana took the oath as chairman at the market committee office in Boath in Adilabad district on Wednesday.

Built to Ease Traffic, Nampallys New 15-Floor Multi-Level Parking Lies Deserted Due to Lack of Awareness

The parking complex, located close to the Hyderabad Industrial Exhibition (Numaish), did not benefit visitors during the 2026 edition.

TMC MP gets 'Y' category CISF security

India-Italy ties hit sweet spot: Deals on defence, critical minerals

CBI files FIR against former Navy captain in assets case

ED not bound to share ECIR, can't claim Miranda rights here: Patna HC

Sextortion Gang Busted: Woman Aide Held, POCSO Case Filed

The accused, Saraswati Nishant, a domestic help and associate of Arjuns gang, had been absconding.

IIT Delhi hosts 120 government school girls for STEM mentorship programme

All participants this year were students of government schools in Delhi

TGCSB Cautions Cricket Fans About Cybercriminals Selling Fake IPL Tickets Online

The bureau said that the District app was the only official ticketing partner for IPL ticket bookings.

Analysing Indias budgets for justice

When policing takes the majority of funding for justice systems, it brings to light an architecture which is structured primarily around enforcem

Youth Murdered, Body Dumped In Borewell In Prakasam

After searching for him for three days without success, his brother-in-law, Challa Venkata Rao, lodged a missing complaint with police on May 16.

PM Modi receives FAO's highest honour for key agri schemes

Clay Being Mined Indiscriminately from Pond in Konaseemas Pedapalla Village

Hundreds of tippers are carrying the excavated clay and selling it to the nurseries and brick manufacturing units in the area, or to realtors for

Iran examining U.S. proposal, as Trump says in final stages of talks

Irans Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said the Islamic Republic had received the points of view of the American side and we are current

Over 50% of TMC MLAs skip stir against Bengal post-poll violence

Centre Approves Foreign Loans for Young India Schools

Bhatti thanked the Centre for extending 50-year interest-free loans to states under the scheme and noted that Telangana had already received Rs.4

From uncle's loan in 1977 to $36.8 billion today: The story of a quiet African titan reshaping global energy from Lagos

Aliko Dangote is widely regarded as Africas richest businessman and one of the most influential industrialists in the world. His journey began in

Quote of the day by Kim Kardashian: 'As you grow up, no one's ever 100 percent proud of every decision that they've made, and that's...' - life lessons on learning from mistakes, self-development and personal growth by SKIMS founder and Hulu's The Kardashians star

Quote of the day by Kim Kardashian: She emphasizes that personal growth stems from learning from mistakes rather than repeating them. She highlig

Health survey factsheets ready for a year but not made public

SUV Chase Sparks Kidnap Drama in Attapur

The drama ended when special teams of Rajendranagar police and the task force tracked the womans mobile phone signals and found her safe at her M

Preparing India for a credible digital Census

It requires accuracy, safeguards, training and careful planning

KKR Keeps Playoff Hopes Alive with Win Over Mumbai Indians

Kolkata, May 21: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) secured a crucial victory in the 65th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, defeating Mumba

Bolster system in 20 days for secure test, govt tells NTA

Kurchi Tata Dies After Collapsing at Park

Admirers and social media users expressed grief, remembering Pasha for his unique humour, candid style and that unforgettable dialogue which beca

In Naxal-freeBastar, Amit Shah lays out development blueprint for road ahead

India and Italy Agree to Boost Bilateral Trade to 20 Billion by 2029

Rome, May 21: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni have agreed to enhance bilateral trade to 20 billion by 2029

Sujoy Ghosh: From Corporate Success to Bollywoods Master of Suspense

Mumbai, May 21: Bollywood director Sujoy Ghosh has made a significant mark in the film industry with his unique blend of suspense and thrill. Int

Honouring contracts: Cos seek to export 150,000 tonnes sugar

India's sugar industry seeks permission for additional exports. This follows a recent ban on overseas shipments. The industry needs to honor exis

Chinese Proverb of the Day: Women hold up half the Life lessons on empowerment shared responsibility, social progress and why equality benefits everyone

Chinese Proverb of the Day highlights the meaning of Women hold up half the sky. The saying emphasizes the essential role women play in society,

SC junks PIL seeking caste exclusion from Census

The Supreme Court has dismissed a public interest litigation. The plea sought to exclude caste enumeration from the population census. A three-me

Couple Running a Hostel Urged CM to Take Action Against Former Mayor Bonthu Ram Mohan

The couple asked the Chief Minister to take stern action against the alleged goondaism of Rammohan and his associates, as they had pledged their

Major Drug Bust in Jammu and Kashmir: Three Traffickers Arrested

Srinagar, May 21: In a significant operation against drug trafficking, the Gandarbal police in Jammu and Kashmir have successfully arrested three

Gujarat Government Seeks Approval for Advanced Transfer of Forest Land for Road Widening Projects

Gandhinagar, May 21: The Gujarat government has decided to send a consolidated proposal to the central government for the transfer of protected f

Drone mania, separating hype from battlefield reality

Drone technology is advancing rapidly, alongside equally important countermeasures

Major Anti-Corruption Operation in Jalgaon: Deputy Registrar and Accomplice Arrested

Mumbai, May 21: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) unit in Jalgaon has launched a significant operation against corruption, filing a case under the

Dragon blow: China's spending in April at 6-month low

A broad measure of public expenditure fell 7.3% from a year ago, accelerating from the 2.5% decrease in March to mark its sharpest decline since

Taiwan supports mobility of Indians

Taiwan has strongly rejected discriminatory remarks made by a local election candidate. The candidate had vowed to ban Indian immigrants from Tai

CM Revanth Warns Police Against Negligence in Maintaining Law and Order

A. Revanth Reddy stressed the need to strengthen the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) division and prepare a comprehensive policing plan for 10

Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari announces 'detect, delete, deport' drive

West Bengal will now identify, remove, and deport illegal Bangladeshi immigrants. This policy excludes Hindu refugees and others eligible under t

Gujarat Expands Domestic PNG Connections Amid Global Energy Crisis

Gandhinagar, May 21: The Gujarat government announced that it has successfully provided 40,000 new domestic PNG (D-PNG) gas connections and 13,00

Kolkata Resident Arrested for Alleged Espionage Linked to Pakistan

Kolkata, May 21: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested an individual linked to a Pakistan-backed espionage network. According to t

Trump Calls Raul Castro Indictment Very Big Moment, Rules Out Cuba Escalation

President Donald Trump hailed the US indictment of Cuba's former leader Raul Castro on Wednesday but said he did not see the need for escalation,

Southern Railway saves big with solar plants at stations

At Chennai Central, more than half of the energy need was metthrough solar power; 59, 500 units generated per month, says a railway official

Nagas urge CM to deploy more forces

Tangkhul Naga villagers sought security from Manipur's Chief Minister following attacks. They requested police forces and essential supplies. The

National Anti-Terrorism Day: A Symbol of the Fight Against Terrorism on May 21

New Delhi, May 21: Every year on May 21, India observes National Anti-Terrorism Day. This day aims to raise awareness about the dangers of terror

D.K. Shivakumar Dismisses Leadership Change Speculations in Karnataka

Bengaluru, May 21: D.K. Shivakumar, the Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka, dismissed rumors regarding a leadership change in the state on Wednes

The bail rule: On liberty and the Andrabi ruling

The Andrabi ruling reaffirms liberty over the stringent UAPA bar

Bride subjected to sexual abuse, killed for dowry in Nagpur

U.S. indicts former Cuban President as pressure builds

The Justice Department charged the influential former President over the deadly 1996 downing of two civilian planes manned by anti-Castro pilots

New UAE oil pipeline bypassing Hormuz 50% complete ahead of 2027 start

Iran, which has attacked vessels to assert control over the Strait, has expanded its definition of the waterway to include the UAE's Gulf of Oman

City Police arrest 133 for smuggling of drugs

Major Crackdown on Illegal Weapons in Surat: Operation Rambo Leads to 73 Arrests

Surat, May 21: The Surat city police have successfully executed a special operation named Operation Rambo, resulting in the arrest of 73 individu

Real Madrid Set for Presidential Election with Multiple Candidates for the First Time Since 2009

Madrid, May 21: For the first time since 2009, Real Madrids presidential election may feature more than one candidate. Enrique Riquelme has indic

Car explodes near Wall Streets Charging Bull statue, pedestrians flee in panic

A car caught fire and exploded near New York's Charging Bull statue on May 19. Flames engulfed the vehicle, sending smoke across the Financial Di

Hoteliers Seek Reduction in GST; Subsidy on LPG Cylinders

Swamy told reporters here on Wednesday that the two governments should consider providing subsidies on commercial gas cylinders, as rising operat

Reward For Information On Twisha Sharma's Missing Husband Hiked To Rs 30,000

A lookout notice has already been issued against Samarth Singh.

Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan Says Clean Air Programme to Be Implemented in 13 Cities of AP

Pawan Kalyan said drones and video cameras will be used to monitor the pollution and fix responsibility on the industries discharging pollutants

Class 10 topper of govt. schools in Chennai hopes to crack NEET

Spirituality Key to Holistic Progress, Says AP CM

In such circumstances, institutions like the Art of Living Foundation, he noted, have a major role to play in guiding humanity towards peace and

NCP Denies Reports of Legislators Switching Allegiance

Mumbai, May 21: The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), led by Ajit Pawar, has refuted media reports claiming that 22 of its legislators are in con

Activist Varmas 138th Birthday Tomorrow

The programme will be held at Ravindra Bharathi from 5.30 pm, in the presence of Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, ministers Damodar

US Charges Ex-Cuba President Raul Castro With Murder Over Downing Of Planes

The indictment was related to Castro's alleged role in the shootdown of two small planes operated by the exile group Brothers to the Rescue.

Vande Mataram Now Mandatory in All Madrasas in West Bengal

Kolkata, May 21: In a significant move, the West Bengal government has made it mandatory for all government, aided, and recognized madrasas to si

IPL 2026: KKR Beat MI By 4 Wickets, Keep Playoff Hopes Alive

Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Mumbai Indians by four wickets in a rain-interrupted IPL match to keep their playoff hopes alive

KKR Secures Playoff Spot by Defeating Mumbai Indians by 4 Wickets in IPL 2026

Kolkata, May 21: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) clinched victory in the 65th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 on Wednesday. They defeat

J&K cops seize drone-dropped heroin near international border

Jammu and Kashmir Police have seized approximately 3 kilograms of heroin. The drugs were suspected to have been dropped by a drone near the inter

Japanese Proverb of the Day: Womens quarrels cause the Life lessons on misunderstanding, conflict, social influence and why you should not add fuel to the fire

Japanese Proverb of the Day highlights the meaning of Womens quarrels cause the mens wars. The saying reflects how small personal conflicts or em

Modi, Meloni Set 20b Trade Target by 2029

Push defence, tech cooperation in Rome talks

Walk Throws Light on Hyd's History, Culture

Tourism department director Ranjeet Nayak, along with heritage department director Prof. K Arjun Rao, inaugurated the walk at Kazhana building.

CM wants more responsibility among police officials

Govt will not tolerate corruption in police department, he said

KGBV teachers demand salary revision, regularisation of services