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U.S., Iran clash over Tehran's nuclear programme as review of atomic treaty begins at UN

Russian Ambassador-at-Large Andrey Belousov, head of its delegation to the conference, objected to singling out Iran and expressed hope that the

Multinational Naval Exercise Balikatan Showcases Maritime Power in South China Sea

Manila, April 28: On Monday, a total of 11 vessels from the Philippines, Japan, Australia, Canada, and the United States set sail in the South Ch

Celebrating 25 Years of Riyas Passion on the Silver Screen: Urmila Remembers Her Iconic Role

Mumbai, April 28: Actress Urmila Matondkars romantic thriller film Pyar Tune Kya Kiya marks its 25th anniversary today. In this film, she portray

Deadly Clashes Erupt Between Afghan and Pakistani Forces, Three Killed in Kunar Province

Kabul, April 28: The Pakistani military launched attacks in Afghanistans Kunar province on Monday, resulting in the deaths of three individuals a

Delhi Capitals Collapse Against RCB in IPL 2026 Match

New Delhi, April 28: In a dramatic turn of events during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, the Delhi Capitals faced a crushing defeat against

Modis roadshow draws massive crowd as Sikkim celebrates 50 years of statehood

GANGTOK, April 27: A vibrant wave of public enthusiasm marked Prime Minister Narendra Modis roadshow in Sikkim, as the Himalayan state celebrated

Probe Agency Disburses Rs 127.69 Crore To 1.73 Lakh Rose Valley Scam Victims

As of April 2026, the coordinated effort has successfully navigated multiple phases of fund recovery, returning life savings to over 1.7 lakh inv

RCB beat DC by 9 wickets in IPL

NEW DELHI, Apr 27: Royal Challengers Bengaluru continued their impressive run, thrashing Delhi Capitals by nine wickets in their IPL match here o

Forest Coverage in Tibet to Exceed 12.61% by 2030

Beijing, April 28: The Chinese National Development and Reform Commission has recently released the revised Tibet Ecological Security Barrier Pro

Basava Sri award for H.D. Deve Gowda

Mr. Gowda apologised for not being able to participate in the Basava Jayanti programme to receive the award owing to his health

Himachal Pradesh Unveils Its First Green Panchayat with Solar Project Launch

Shimla, April 28: The Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Sukhu, inaugurated a 500-kilowatt solar energy project on Monday in the Dharech Gram Pa

PNB holds MSME outreach programme at Warehouse in Jammu

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 27: Punjab National Bank (PNB), Jammu Circle, today organised an MSME outreach programme at Warehouse in Jammu

WNS launches BFS Centre of Excellence at CGC University

Excelsior Correspondent MOHALI, Apr 27: WNS Global Services, a globally recognised leader in business process management today announced the laun

Hyundai Motor India offers big discounts ahead of May 1 price increase

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 27: Hyundai Motor India today announced a price increase across its vehicle range effective from May 1, 2026.

Patanjalis Chandan Van model expands sandalwood cultivation to North India

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 27: Sandalwood cultivation, once largely confined to South India, is gaining ground in the north, with a model

Restoration of Art 370 remains core agenda of NC: Farooq

* Says dual Govt system detrimental to J&K Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Apr 27: Former Chief Minister and National Conference president Dr F

The scourge of road accidents in Jammu region

Chanakya Charan Dass Tikri jagmohansharma1602@gmail.com On 20th of April 2026 a heart-rending accident took place in village Kaghote near Ramnaga

Ahmedabad Braces for Intense Heat Next Week: IMD Forecasts Soaring Temperatures

Ahmedabad, April 28: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning of extreme heat in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, for the upcoming week.

Two Shot Dead, One Injured In Firing Incident In Punjab

Two persons were shot dead and one sustained injuries after unidentified persons opened fire at them in Punjab's Batala late Monday night, police

Fuel Supply Remains Steady Amid Global Tensions, Government Reports Over 165,000 Metric Tons of Gas Sold

New Delhi, April 28: Despite ongoing tensions in West Asia, the supply of petrol, diesel, and LPG in India remains fully under control. The Minis

Iraqi President Nominates Ali al-Zaidi As PM-Designate

Iraq's newly elected president nominated businessman Ali al-Zaidi as the country's prime minister-designate on Monday, after the country's leader

China Promotes Consumption During Labor Day Celebrations

Beijing, April 28: The Chinese Ministry of Culture and Tourism hosted a media promotion conference in the capital, Beijing, on Monday, marking th

Zimbabwean Cricket Captain Mary-Anne Musonda Announces Retirement from All Formats

New Delhi, April 28: Mary-Anne Musonda, the captain of the Zimbabwe womens cricket team, announced her retirement from all formats of the game on

India ready to work with China to ease tensions

Trump, Melania Slam Jimmy Kimmel For Widow Joke

US President Donald Trump called Monday for comedian Jimmy Kimmel to be fired for likening First Lady Melania Trump to an expectant widow, in a j

Vinod Bansal Condemns Cutting of Hindu Students Kalawa in Haryana

New Delhi, April 28: Vinod Bansal, a leader of the Vishva Hindu Parishad, has expressed strong opposition to the incident in Haryana where studen

Bihar Marks 10 Years of Prohibition Law with Over 11 Lakh Cases Registered

Patna, April 28: Bihar has reached a significant milestone with the completion of ten years since the implementation of its prohibition law. This

Four of a family in Mumbai die after eating biryani and watermelon; investigation underway

The family invited five relatives to the dinner who did not have the watermelon and have not reported any symptoms of illness

Shah says Central forces will stay in Bengal for 60 more days after polls; asks people to vote without fear of Didis goons

KOLKATA, Apr 27: Central forces will remain in West Bengal for 60 more days after the assembly polls,Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Monday

New Zealand PM Luxon terms FTA with India once-in-a-generation pact

NEW DELHI, Apr 27: New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has termed the free trade agreement with India a once-in-a-generation pact, sayin

Gadkari reviews progress of National Highway projects in Karnataka and Kerala

NEW DELHI, Apr 27: Union Road Transport and Highways minister Nitin Gadkari on Monday reviewed the quality and maintenance progress of National H

Heatwave: Centre directs nation-wide heatstroke management units across all health facilities

NEW DELHI, Apr 27 : The Centre has asked states and Union Territories to operationalise dedicated Heat Stroke Management Units at all health faci

China condemns Italy over extradition of Chinese National to US on hacking charges

BEIJING, April 27 : China on Monday strongly condemned Italys decision to extradite a Chinese national to the United States, calling the move unj

Telangana Police to Get Leave on Birthdays and Anniversaries

Hyderabad, April 28: In a significant welfare initiative, the Telangana government has announced that police personnel will receive leave on thei

Trade pact with EU, US in next few months: Goyal

NEW DELHI, Apr 27 : Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday said the free trade agreement with New Zealand is the seventh such pact

British Sikh London Marathon runners raise thousands for charity

LONDON, Apr 27 : Among the thousands who participated in the 2026 London Marathon were two British Sikh runners who had been training to raise th

IDF Destroys 14 Kilometers of Tunnels in Northern Gaza, Uncovers Weapons and Hideouts

Jerusalem, April 28: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced on Monday that it has destroyed 14 kilometers of underground tunnels in the northe

Enthusiastic Crowds Celebrate PM Modis Visit in Gangtok for Sikkims Golden Jubilee

Gangtok, April 28: The atmosphere in Gangtok was filled with excitement as Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Sikkim to mark the conclusion of

Delhi CM Criticizes Kejriwal for Distrust in Judiciary Amid Corruption Allegations

New Delhi, April 28: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and city BJP president Virender Sachdeva have sharply criticized former Chief Minister and

J&K UTs Electric Vehicle Policy yet to move beyond prolonged deliberations

No clarity on number of charging stations *Lack of trained manpower raises serious concerns Mohinder Verma JAMMU, Apr 27: At a time when electric

Maharashtra Extends Deadline for Taxi and Rickshaw Drivers to Learn Marathi

Mumbai, April 28: Maharashtras Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik reiterated on Monday that all licensed rickshaw and taxi drivers in the state mu

Religious seminary linked to JeI sealed in Shopian under UAPA

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Apr 27: Authorities in Shopian today sealed the premises of Darul Uloom Jamia Siraj-ul-Uloom at Imam Sahib, lin

First biogas plant in Ganderbal nears completion

Rs 41 lakh project set for June rollout Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Apr 27: The first Galvanizing Organic Bio-Agro Resources Dhan (GOBARdha

'THIS IS DISGUSTING': Karoline Leavitt goes OFF on Kimmels 'widow first lady' joke on Melania Trump

Officers allotted Vibrant border villages

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 27: Seventy senior officers, including IAS and JKAS, have been assigned specific border villages to oversee th

HC quashes Maliks detention under PSA

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 27: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has quashed the Public Safety Act (PSA) detention of Doda Eas

Shabir Shah sent to 10-day NIA custody

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 27: In a significant development in a decades-old case, a Special Judge NIA Prem Sagar, remanded Shabir Ahmed

UN General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock to Visit India for Bilateral Meetings

New Delhi, April 28: Annalena Baerbock, the President of the United Nations General Assembly, will arrive in India on Monday at the invitation of

5-member SIT set up in Miran Sahib murder

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 27: Police today constituted a five-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the killing of a youth du

Hafiz Saeeds close aide shot dead

LAHORE, Apr 27 Sheikh Yousaf Afridi, a key Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) figure and a close associate of the Mumbai terror attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed,

Reliance Industries to set up Indias largest data centre cluster in Andhra Pradesh

Reliance Industries (RIL) is set to invest 1.6 lakh crore (over $17 billion) to develop a 1.5 GW AI-focused data centre cluster along with a capt

Mbapp Faces Possible Season-Ending Injury After Draw Against Real Betis

Madrid, April 28: Real Madrids star forward Kylian Mbapp may miss the final five matches of the La Liga 2025-26 season. The club confirmed that h

Prime Minister Modi to Address Jan Aakrosh Mahila Sammelan in Varanasi, Unveiling Projects Worth 6,322 Crore

Varanasi, April 28: In the sacred city of Kashi, a significant conference for women will take place on Tuesday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is s

LDA to Open Registration for 498 Plots in Anant Nagar from April 28

Lucknow, April 28: A significant announcement has been made for those dreaming of owning a home in the capital. The Lucknow Development Authority

Zeenat Aman Reflects on Her Mothers Trailblazing Spirit

Mumbai, April 28: Veteran actress Zeenat Aman remains active on social media, frequently sharing her thoughts. Recently, she dedicated a heartfel

Why are oil prices up while gold down now, and will Brent, US WTI crude futures continue to rise or experience wild swings?

Why are oil prices up while gold down now, and will Brent, US WTI crude futures continue to rise or experience wild swings? Oil rose as Middle Ea

AK Sharma Criticizes Opposition on Womens Rights in Bhadohi

Bhadohi, April 28: Uttar Pradeshs Minister for Urban Development and Energy, AK Sharma, launched a strong attack on the opposition during his vis

Afghan officials say Pakistani strikes killed 7, wounded 85 in first attacks since peace talks

Pakistan's Ministry of Information and Broadcasting dismissed Afghan media reports and official statements about the strikes on the university as

Chief Minister Hemant Soren Reviews Welfare Schemes for Women and Children

Ranchi, April 28: Chief Minister Hemant Soren conducted a comprehensive review of welfare schemes under the Women, Child Development, and Social

Maha mininster stalls action against auto, cab drivers on Marathi issue

RCB Secures Quick Victory Against DC in IPL 2026 Match

New Delhi, April 28: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) triumphed over Delhi Capitals (DC) by 9 wickets in the 39th match of the Indian Premier Le

Salim Ghosh: The Versatile Actor Who Brought Legends to Life

Mumbai, April 28: In the realm of Indian cinema and television, few actors can embody their characters as completely as Salim Ghosh did. He carve

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

Madhya Pradesh Assembly Adjourns Indefinitely After Womens Reservation Proposal Passed

Bhopal, April 28: The Madhya Pradesh Assembly experienced intense political tension on Monday following the ruling Bharatiya Janata Partys (BJP)

Director Vijay Avatar Faces Crisis Over Film Title Due to Dhanushs Kara

Chennai, April 28: Director and writer Vijay Avatar is encountering significant challenges regarding the title of his upcoming film, Kara. The co

Political Tensions Rise Over Mandatory Marathi for Taxi and Rickshaw Drivers in Maharashtra

Mumbai, April 28: Political tensions have escalated in Maharashtra regarding the requirement for rickshaw and taxi drivers to learn Marathi, with

Universities Should Evolve as Innovation Hubs: N. Chandrababu Naidu

Visakhapatnam, April 28: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu stated on Monday that universities should develop into centers of inn

Japanese Ambassador Praises Odishas Dalma Dish, CM Expresses Gratitude

Bhubaneswar, April 28: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi expressed his joy on Monday and thanked Japans Ambassador to India, Ono Keiichi,

Royal Bengal battle in the offing as Suvendu takes on Didi at Bhowanipore

Who is El Jardinero, the top Jalisco cartel leader nabbed in Mexico? Arrest of CJNG commander Audias Flores in Nayarit explained

Who is El Jardinero, the top Jalisco cartel leader nabbed in Mexico? Mexican authorities arrested Audias Flores, known as El Jardinero, in Nayari

Uttarakhand CM Dhami Completes Delhi to Dehradun Journey in Just 2.5 Hours

Mumbai, April 28: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami recently shared his experience traveling from Delhi to Dehradun via the newly in

Gunfire and stone pelting just hours before PM rally

Mumbai-Ahmedabad Vande Bharat Express Expands to 20 Coaches from April 28

Mumbai, April 28: Indian Railways has officially increased the number of coaches in the Mumbai Central-Ahmedabad Vande Bharat Express from 16 to

Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce wedding: Is the NYC location a red herring? Here's what reports say

Speculation surrounding Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding has intensified, with a celebrity planner casting doubt on the reported July 3 Ne

Maharashtra Heatwave Intensifies; Akola Tops Nation At 46.9C

The prevailing above-normal and persistently high temperatures over Vidarbha can be attributed to an anticyclonic circulation over Maharashtra an

Video showing officers threats to TMC picks kin sparks row

Siddharth Malhotra Shares Motivational Gymnastics Routine on Social Media

Mumbai, April 28: Actor Siddharth Malhotra is well-known not only for his impressive acting skills but also for his commitment to fitness and a d

Prison-run fuel station inaugurated at Khanapur, inspects womens prison and opens new block in Warangal

Sarnaik Firm On Mandatory Marathi For Drivers; Decision On Extension Pending

The state governments diktat to make Marathi mandatory for all non-Marathi autorickshaw and taxi drivers in the state starting May 1 has triggere

Electoral roll purges raise constitutional questions

Voter deletions under the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls raise concerns over constitutional and procedural validity

Amrapali Dubey Set to Dazzle Again with Lakhon Mein Ek Pawale Bani Hum Bahurani Trailer Release

Mumbai, April 28: Popular Bhojpuri actress Amrapali Dubey is ready to make a splash on screen once again. She will soon be seen in the family dra

In Matua heartland, Abhishek hammers on BJP's 'betrayal'

Why US stock market indexes S&P 500 and Nasdaq registered gains while Dow Jones crashed today? Full explainer on biggest gainers and losers, earnings week, oil prices, Iran tensions, Federal Reserve outlook

Why US stock market indexes S&P 500 and Nasdaq registered gains while Dow Jones crashed today? US stocks moved in mixed directions as investors t

Suspicious Death Of Transgender Person Sparks Tension

According to sources, Mallika, a resident of Tadipatri, had been missing since Sunday evening. Her body was later found on railway tracks on Mond

Rajnath lands in Kyrgyzstan to attend SCO def ministers meet, may discuss West Asia crisis

Indian Railways Launches Hindi Travel Narrative Award Scheme

Guwahati, April 28: The Ministry of Railways has announced the launch of the Hindi Travel Narrative Award Scheme aimed at enhancing railway servi

A tightening of the fist in Indias digital public square

The draft amendments to Indias Information Technology Rules trigger fears of digital overreach and a departure from existing judicial rulings

Nagarjuna and Tabu Set to Make Cinematic History with Their 100th Film

Mumbai, April 28: Actress Tabu and South cinema superstar Nagarjuna are making a grand return to the big screen after a long hiatus. The duo will

Sarke Chunar Teri controversy: Sanjay Dutt apologises, pledges to support 50 tribal children's education

On Monday, Sanjay Dutt appeared before the National Commission for Women (NCW) after being summoned. His lawyer said he was unaware of the song's

Keshav Maharaj replaces injured Mitchell Santner in Mumbai Indians squad

Santner has been ruled out owing to a shoulder injury which he sustained during the teams last match here at the Wankhede Stadium against Chennai