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Iran Envoy Back in Pakistan as Trump Suggests Phone Talks

Indirect talks between the two sides were ongoing, two Pakistani officials said

Despite govts claims, Delhis eateries continue to struggle to get LPG cylinders

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said that the cooking distribution system across the city is functioning smoothly and adequate stock is available at a

I Want People To Feel This Is Their Story

A young filmmaker traces her journey from a passion project to a Cannes premiere, guided by emotional truth and the need to tell stories that fee

Rajasthan may serve as living lab for farm tech companies: CM Bhajan Lal Sharma

He said technology had an immense potential to transform agriculture sector in the State on a large scale

When youre impactful, they go after you: Trump casts White House dinner shooting as proof of his power

Hours after an apparent assassination attempt at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, President Trump addressed the incident, framing it as a

King Charles state visit to U.S. to go on as planned after shooting

Earlier, senior U.K. Minister Darren Jones told British broadcasters during a round of interviews that security teams in Britain and the U.S. wer

Singer Mika Singh, and dancer Lauren Gottlieb, actors Anupam Kher, Jaaved Jaaferi during the special screening of Michael

Singer Mika Singh, and dancer Lauren Gottlieb, actors Anupam Kher, Jaaved Jaaferi during the special screening of Michael, a biopic on singer-son

The Devil Wears Prada 2 director breaks silence on Adrian Greniers cameo

David Frankel, who has helmed The Devil Wears Prada 2 has shared that he did want to sprinkle a little Nate into the much-anticipated sequel. Dav

Lisa Kudrow lashes out at writers mean behaviour on Friends

Hollywood actress Lisa Kudrow has called out the mean behaviour of the largely-male writers during the making of the iconic sitcom Friends. The 6

Political violence has no place in democracy: World leaders

White House Correspondents dinner firing Washington, April 26: World leaders expressed relief on Sunday that US President Donald Trump and his to

A distinguished alumnuss trip down memory lane

Hindu mans body found hanging from tree in Bdesh

Minority group demands strong action Dhaka, April 26: A Hindu temple caretaker was found hanging from a tree three days after he went missing fro

Protesters demonstrate outside of the White House Correspondents Dinner in Washington

Protesters demonstrate outside of the White House Correspondents Dinner in Washington, on Saturday. (PTI)

Jammu Printers Association holds general body meeting

Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, Apr 26: The general Body meeting of Jammu Printers Association (JPA) was held here today. The welcome address was

Renault Duster launched

Excelsior Correspondent 27JAMMU, Apr 26: The all-new Renault Duster was launched here at the Renault showroom in Kunjwani marking an exciting add

Pak President Zardari visits SANY Heavy Industry unit in Chinas Changsha city

BEIJING, Apr 26: Pakistans President Asif Ali Zardari, currently on a visit to China, took a tour of SANY Heavy Industry Co Ltd in Changsha, Huna

Rinku, Narine shine as KKR tide over LSG in Super Over

LUCKNOW, Apr 26: After Lucknow Super Giants walked with them toe-to-toe in regulation time, Kolkata Knight Riders found a familiar saviour in Sun

Bengals TMC govt not run from state secretariat, but by party-sheltered criminals: Modi

ARAMBAG (West Bengal), Apr 26 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday alleged the TMC government in West Bengal is not run from the state secret

Omar led Govt making development strides in Chenab region: Rana

Excelsior Correspondent BHADERWAH, Apr 26: Senior NC leader and Minister for Jal Shakti, Forests and Tribal Affairs, Javed Rana, stated that desp

Indias wheat production resilient despite setbacks: Agri ministry

NEW DELHI, Apr 26 : The agriculture ministry on Sunday asserted that Indias wheat production for 2025-26 crop year remains stable and resilient d

Women Reservation-Delimitation Bill Political battle with interesting overtones

Anil Anand a.anil.anand@gmail.com There are many firsts to the credit of the current central dispensation, both in its governance and political f

Vanishing Lakes Crisis

There are crises that unfold with a thunderclap earthquakes, floods, fires and then there are those that advance with the quiet, inexorable cru

Is Indian Academic Research Worth the Cost?

Mohd Yunus Bhat yunusbhatt586@gmail.com Every year, India spends public money on research that few read, fewer cite, and almost no industry uses.

Global situation, crude oil prices key drivers for market movement this week, say analysts

NEW DELHI, April 26: The geopolitical situation in West Asia, particularly developments around the Strait of Hormuz, Q4 earnings from corporates

India, NZ to ink free trade agreement today; aim to double bilateral trade

New Delhi, April 26: More than four months after announcing the conclusion of negotiations on December 22 last year, India and New Zealand are se

Indian IT faces AI reset: Top-5 firms post mixed FY26 amid macro headwinds

New Delhi, April 26: Indias top five IT majors TCS, Infosys, HCLTech, Wipro, and Tech Mahindra closed FY26 at a critical inflection point, navi

Peak power demand in India soars to record high

New Delhi, April: Indias peak power demand soared to a record high of 256.11 GW on Saturday as the heat wave intensified across the country, whic

CM pushes for Pvt University investment to boost education sector

Make J&K vibrant academic hub Excelsior Correspondent BENGALURU, Apr 26: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today interacted with a delegation of educa

J&K Judicial Academy holds programme on new criminal laws at Police Auditorium

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 26: The J&K Judicial Academy today organised a one-day orientation programme on Criminal Justice Administratio

Pvt sector space investment has crossed USD 600 mn in 5 yrs: Centre

New Delhi, April 26: Indias space sector has witnessed over $600 million in private investment in the last five years, Union Minister of State Dr

Satyarth Panditas Grammer of Void hits stands

*Highly acclaimed book: Sat Sharma Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 26: Satyarth Panditas maiden story book Grammar of the Void was released at

LG Saxena visits Pashmina Goat Farm at Upshi

Excelsior Correspondent LEH, Apr 26: With an aim to strengthening and promoting Ladakhi Pashmina and positioning it as a global brand, the Lieute

Omar joins TCS World 10K Bengaluru; lauds crowd support

BENGALURU, Apr 26: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah participated in the 18th edition of the TCS World 10K Bengaluru held in Bengalu

Jammu suffered more than Kashmir post 2019: PCC chief

*Dogras lost identity, jobs under BJP: Lal Singh Excelsior Correspondent BASOHLI, Apr 26: JKPCC president, Tariq Hameed Karra has said that Jammu

BJP leader Gaurav Gupta, Zonal Head ICICI Bank meet LG

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 26: BJP spokesperson and convenor, International Affairs, Gaurav Gupta here today called on Lieutenant Governo

BOPEE conducts CET for B.Sc. Nursing , B.Sc. Paramedical Courses

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 26: The Jammu and Kashmir Board of Professional Entrance Examinations (BOPEE) conducted the Common Entrance Te

Goyal to meet exporters today

New Delhi, April 26: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will hold a meeting with representatives of export promotion councils and indust

Arunachal Pradesh Governor Honors Veterans, Celebrates Their Sacrifices

Itanagar, April 26: The Governor of Arunachal Pradesh, Lieutenant General K.T. Parnaik (Retd.), paid tribute to the invaluable contributions of f

Vaibhav Suryaanshi Responds to Critics with Stellar Performance Against Hinge

Jaipur, April 27: Rajasthan Royals (RR) star player Vaibhav Suryaanshi expressed his desire to silence critics with his bat. He hit four sixes ag

Jowai Bypass-ko tarianio niam peanina PWD-ni Chief Engineer-ko lak 31 dai gamchina geeta

SHILLONG: West Jaintia Hills ajani Jowai Bypass Road project-o samtangtango ongtelaigiparangko chelchakna dongimin niamrangko peani gimin Meghala

EKH-o traffic-ni niamko peanina walsanon lak 2 batpile daiko mana

SHILLONG: April-ni 25 tarik aro April-ni 26 tarik walni gisepo, East Khasi Hills Police, Shillong songjinmani dingtang dingtang biaprango, gari g

Organ donors true role models, heroes of our society: LG

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 26: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today attended Naman Diwas an event dedicated to honor organ donors and t

Haryana CM Emphasizes Labor Empowerment for a Developed India by 2047

Chandigarh, April 27: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini stated on Sunday that the dream of a Developed India envisioned by Prime Minister

926 forest fire incidents reported in J&K in 2025-26: Govt

223 control rooms functional, 1,500 personnel deployed for fire season Bivek Mathur JAMMU, Apr 26: A total of 926 forest fire incidents were repo

Notorious criminal killed in police action

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 26: A notorious criminal died during a police action after he and his associate allegedly opened fire on a pol

Everyone should come together in nations interest: Delhi CM

Excelsior Correspondent KATRA, Apr 26: Everyone gains wisdom with time, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta quipped on Sunday on multiple AAP MLAs s

Raghu Rais demise leaves void in cultural world: PM Modi

NEW DELHI, April 26: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday mourned the death of legendary Indian photojournalist Raghu Rai, calling it an irrepa

AAP seeks termination of 7 defector MPs

NEW DELHI, Apr 26: Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh said on Sunday that he has submitted a petition to Rajya Sabha Chairman C P Radhakrishnan seek

Myanmar President Meets Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi

Beijing, April 27: Myanmars new President Min Aung Hlaing met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on April 25 in the capital, Naypyidaw. During

UK PM Starmer calls Trump after shocking shooting in Washington

LONDON, Apr 26: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Sunday called US President Donald Trump to express his relief that he was safe following t

Coco Gauff Advances to Fourth Round at Madrid Open with Thrilling Comeback Against Sorana Cirstea

Madrid, April 27: World number 3 Coco Gauff secured her place in the fourth round of the Madrid Open on Sunday by defeating Sorana Cirstea. The 2

Yamunotri and Gangotri Pilgrimage Operations Smooth Under Administrative Oversight

Uttarkashi, April 27: The pilgrimage to the significant stops of Yamunotri and Gangotri is proceeding smoothly this year, thanks to the diligent

Quote of the day by Demi Lovato: 'Your imperfections make you beautiful, they make you who you are. So just be yourself, love yourself for who you are and just...' Life lessons on happiness, struggle, human nature and success by popular American singer and actor

Quote of the day by Demi Lovato shares a message about self-acceptance and growth. The quote speaks about embracing flaws, identity, and progress

Gujarat Titans Hand Chennai Super Kings a Crushing Defeat in IPL 2026

Chennai, April 27: In a stunning display of skill, the Gujarat Titans (GT) defeated the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by 8 wickets in the 37th match

Strait of Hormuz crisis to lead Gulf region into recession? Global diplomacy and rising tensions shape Gulf outlook

Strait of Hormuz crisis to lead Gulf region into recession? The Gulf region faces rising tensions after attacks, shipping restrictions, and diplo

The Pnar Understanding of Cosmology

By H.H. Mohrmen On its journey to discover the universe, when the Voyager reached a point of no return Carl Sagan asked the controller to turn th

NCB Launches Operation to Combat Online Drug Trafficking, Identifies 122 Cases

New Delhi, April 27: In a significant move to tackle the rising threat of online drug trafficking, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has initiat

Beyond Outrage: Why Meghalaya Must Confront Its Own Contradictions

By Satyaprakash Mehta The public backlash against local RTI activist Disparsing Rani has been swift and unforgiving. A few wordsinterpreted as su

Raghuvanshi adjudged out for obstructing the field during LSG-KKR IPL clash

The 21-year-old Raghuvanshi became only the fourth batter in IPL history all Indians to be declared out in this fashion

Afghanistan Cracks Down on Drug Trafficking: 80 Arrested in Nationwide Operations

Kabul, April 27: The Afghan Ministry of Interior announced that law enforcement agencies have arrested 80 individuals on drug trafficking charges

IPL 2026: Sanju Samson reaches 5,000 runs, enters elite club

Samson now has 5008 runs under his belt in 180 innings at an average of 31.69 and a strike rate of 140.59, including 5 hundreds and 26 half-centu

BJP Leaders in New Delhi Tune into 133rd Episode of Mann Ki Baat

New Delhi, April 27: BJP President of Delhi, Virendra Sachdeva, along with party colleagues, listened to the 133rd episode of Prime Minister Nare

Meta, Microsoft join tech layoff tsunami- is AI to blame?

Meta and Microsoft are the latest software companies to announce big cuts to their global workforce. Both companies are also making big investmen

US Iran war leading to advancement of Tehrans military tech know-how? Explainer on undetonated weapons, diplomacy, red lines and renewed fighting risks

US Iran war leading to advancement of Tehrans military tech know-how? Reports say Iran recovered undetonated US missiles and bomblets and moved t

West Bengal polls: NIA to probe bomb haul in tinderbox Bhangar

Bihar Set to Receive Billions in New Initiatives: Jitan Ram Manjhi

Patna, April 27: Central Minister and former Chief Minister of Bihar, Jitan Ram Manjhi, has recently taken a jab at the opposition while deliveri

Kejriwal tried to stop defections, but it was a case of too little, too late

Students participate in the 24th edition of Annual Inter-School English Recitation Competition

Students participate in the 24th edition of Annual Inter-School English Recitation Competition held at the State Central Library Conference Hall

Police Arrest Gurugram Man For Cheating People Of 3 Crore

Police said Harish lured people into the scheme by asking them to promote his employer companys products

Heartbeats May Shield Against Cancer, New Study Reveals

New Delhi, April 27: Reports of cancer affecting various body parts are common, yet heart cancer remains a rarely discussed topic. Why is that? A

Atletico build confidence before Arsenal but Barrios hurt

Atletico have little to play for in La Liga, sitting fourth and now 10 points clear of Real Betis in fifth

Kremlin Asserts Russia Is Not a Threat to Europe Amidst Western Tensions

Moscow, April 27: Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov reiterated on Sunday that Russia is a crucial part of the Eurasian continent and should not

NSA Doval discusses regional situation with UAE President

Dubai, April 26: National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Sunday met UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and discussed measures to deepen th

Tripura CM Manik Saha Confident of BJPs Victory in West Bengal Elections

Kolkata, April 27: Tripuras Chief Minister Manik Saha expressed strong confidence regarding the upcoming West Bengal elections, asserting that a

NCSC seeks report on Mamata Banerjee's alleged 'derogatory' remark against SC community

The NCSC has written to the Chief Secretary of West Bengal and the Director General of Police, directing them to submit a detailed report within

Rinku Singhs Stellar Performance Leads KKR to 155 Against LSG

Lucknow, April 27: In the 38th match of IPL 2026, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) faced off against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Bharat Ratna Sh

Natural Farming: The Future of Himachal Pradeshs Economy, Says Chief Minister Sukhu

Shimla, April 27: Chief Minister Sukhu of Himachal Pradesh inaugurated development projects worth 34.31 crores virtually on Sunday at Dr. Y.S. Pa

Mamata cites 'load-shedding', warns against 'EVM capture'

Afghanistan Faces Severe Food Crisis, Ranked Fifth Most Affected Globally

Kabul, April 27: Afghanistan has been ranked as the fifth most affected country by hunger in the world. This information comes from a report rele

Not democracy but TMC reign of terror prevails in Bengal: Rahul

Fire At PNBS Departure Block Sparks Panic

The blaze is said to have originated in AC units installed near platforms

Trinamool Congress Emerges as the Peoples Choice in West Bengal, Says Yusuf Pathan

Vadodara, April 27: Yusuf Pathan, a Member of Parliament from the Trinamool Congress (TMC), cast his vote in the local body elections in Gujarat

Who was Hell Lady Kazuko Hosoki, the inspiration for Netflixs Straight to Hell? The rise, fame, controversy, and legacy explained

Who was Hell Lady Kazuko Hosoki, the inspiration for Netflixs Straight to Hell? This explainer follows the life of Kazuko Hosoki, from post-war s

UPSC Recruitment 2026: Apply for 16 Positions Including Assistant Keeper by May 1

New Delhi, April 27: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially announced recruitment for various positions, including Assistant K

31,763crore Push For SC Welfare

The governance model under Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, focusing on equity, empowerment, and dignity, had made significant investments in edu

Badminton eyes 'next generation' with new scoring system

Badminton World Federation president Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul called it an important milestone

Controversial Obstructing the Field Call Sparks Outrage in IPL Match

Lucknow, April 27: The 38th match of IPL 2026 featured a heated moment as Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) batsman Angkrish Raghuvanshi was declared o

With prayers at Kali temple, Modi counters TMC veg claim

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Mourns the Passing of Renowned Photographer Raghu Rai

New Delhi, April 26: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed her sorrow on Sunday over the passing of celebrated photographer Raghu

PM woos Matua community, vows to fast-track citizenship