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NCWs Shakti Samvad Program Strengthens Coordination Among Women Commissions

Srinagar, May 18: The National Commission for Women (NCW) organized a two-day Shakti Samvad program in Srinagar over the weekend, attended by cha

Missed Sun Pharma rally? Ajit Mishra say current dip offers fresh entry opportunity

Aaron Rai Wins PGA Championship, First English-Born Winner in More Than a Century

The 31-year-old Rai, the first player of Indian heritage to win a major, closed with a 5-under 65

China committed to US on not providing material support to Iran: US trade representative

US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said President Donald Trump secured a commitment from China not to provide material support to Iran during

'Dangerous escalation': India expresses deep concern after Iranian strikes target Barakah nuclear facility in UAE

Indias Ministry of External Affairs condemned the drone attack on the Barakah nuclear power plant in the UAE, calling it a dangerous escalation a

PM Modi Calls for India-Europe Partnership

Modi stressed that present-day relations between India and Europe have reached a turning point, where at the government level a strategic and amb

Video: Moment 2 Jets Collided Mid-Air At US Air Show

Two US Navy EA18-G Growlers Collide During Air Show In Idaho

With largest US commuter rail system shut down, federal labor officials urge unions to resume talks

Federal officials urged unions representing workers at the Long Island Rail Road to resume negotiations after a strike entered its second day, di

Two US Navy Fighter Jets Collide During Air Show in Idaho

The aircraft were performing an aerial demonstration when the collision occurred

Throwing Non-Veg Food Waste In Ganga Can Hurt Religious Sentiments: Court

Allahabad High Court grants bail to five accused for throwing non-veg food waste in River Ganga.

US Waiver On Russian Oil Ends: Will India Raise Fuel Prices Again?

Fuel Price Hike: India imports more than 85 per cent of its crude oil needs. Any sustained increase in oil prices directly hits inflation.

PM Modi pitches bold investment vision to Europe's top CEOs at historic ERT roundtable in Gothenburg

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged top European companies to increase investments in India during a high-level meeting with the European Round Ta

Samsung Electronics and its South Korean union resume pay talks as strike risks loom

Samsung Electronics and its South Korean labour union will resume government-mediated pay talks on Monday in an effort to avoid a strike planned

VD Satheesan, With 20-Member Cabinet, To Take Oath In Kerala Today

VD Satheesan has no administrative background. But the Chief Minister designate has already made a beginning, announcing several sweeping changes

Kerala swearing-in ceremony LIVE: Satheesan, along with Cabinet, to take oath today

Along with Mr. Satheesan, the UDF Cabinet will also be sworn in

Corner Office Conversation: Dara Khosrowshahi - India To Be Ubers No 1 Market

UAE and Saudi Arabia report drone incidents as Iran war deadlock drags on

A drone strike caused a fire at the Barakah nuclear power plant in the UAE, while Saudi Arabia said it intercepted three drones that entered from

White House fact sheet on Trump's China visit cites Iran agreement; omits Taiwan

The US and China have agreed to create new trade and investment boards and build a more stable economic relationship based on fairness and recipr

Preity Zinta In Serious Chat With Shreyas Iyer As PBKS Lose 6 Games In A Row

Punjab Kings skipper Shreyas Iyer was seen having a serious conversation with co-owner Preity Zinta after their loss against Royal Challengers Be

In Bihar, a plate of woe

A week after a suspected snake was found in a midday meal, students in Bihars Saharsa district remain too scared to eat lunch at school. Even as

Ayurveda Takes Center Stage in Sweden Following PM Modis Visit

New Delhi, May 18: Prime Minister Narendra Modis recent visit to Sweden is being hailed as a historic step that elevates India-Sweden relations i

India plans Rs 35,000 crore highway asset monetisation in FY27

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has prepared a list of the highway stretches for monetisation with Haryana accounting for the hig

Cannes: Restored Malayalam cult classic receives standing ovation

The restored 4K restoration of late filmmaker John Abrahams cult Malayalam film Amma Ariyan was screened at the Cannes Film Festival on Sunday. I

Pati Patni Aur Woh Do earns Rs 11.05 crore at box office

Ayushmann Khurrana-starrer Pati Patni Aur Woh Do has earned over Rs 10 crore at the domestic box office. The film is directed by Mudassar Aziz an

Sonakshi Sinha says films are meant for entertainment, not moral lessons

Bollywood actress Sonakshi Sinha, who is gearing up for the release of her streaming movie System, does not agree with the opinion that cinema sh

Squatters hold massive rally against evictions in Nepal

Kathmandu, May 17: Thousands of landless squatters on Sunday organised a massive rally in Lumbini province in southern Nepal to protest the gover

Pak Army slams Gen Dwivedis remarks, calls for co-existence

Islamabad, May 17: The Pakistan Army on Sunday criticised Indian Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedis recent remarks, while urging New Delhi to learn

Israel claims killing Hamas commander in air strike

Jerusalem, May 17: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Sunday claimed that it has eliminated the Hamas operations headquarters Commander who advan

Trump may use Taiwan arms as China leverage, says envoy

Washington, May 17: Concerns are growing in Taiwan after President Donald Trump indicated that future US arms sales to Taipei could become part o

DyCM reviews PWD works across Jammu region, emphasizes adherence to timelines

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 17: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary today chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the progress

SriLankan Airlines accuses Indian employees of Rs 22-mn fraud

Colombo, May 17: SriLankan Airlines has accused several Indian employees based in its Chennai office of misappropriating funds worth Rs 22 millio

Catch-22: IPL 2026s stunners and shockers

While there have been some screamers in the ongoing IPL season, the catching standard has been terrible to say the least; the repeat offenders ar

RCB secure playoffs berth as PBKS lose again

INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE | GUJARAT TITANS SAI SUDHARSAN FASTEST TO 3,000 IPL RUNS MATCH TODAY CHENNAI SUPER KINGS VS SUNRISERS HYDERABAD AT 7:30 PM

IEI Jammu Centre calls for stronger digital resilience, cyber security

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 17: The Institution of Engineers (India), Jammu Centre today celebrated World Telecommunication and Informatio

NCWs Shakti Samvad Strengthens Coordination Among State Women Commissions

Srinagar, May 18: The National Commission for Women (NCW) organized a two-day event titled Shakti Samvad in Srinagar on May 16-17, bringing toget

Computer Dealer Association organises Say No to Drugs Run

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 17: Jammu Computer Dealer Association, popularly known as JCDA, organised Run for Fun Season 3 on the theme Sa

From shifting walls to inclusive halls Make Dogra Art Museum permanent, accessible

Sunny Dua Sunnydua55@gmail.com As the world prepares to observe International Museum Day on May 18, the spotlight once again falls on preserving

Starc magic, Rahul-Porel stand keep DC alive in playoff race

INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE | GUJARAT TITANS SAI SUDHARSAN FASTEST TO 3,000 IPL RUNS MATCH TODAY CHENNAI SUPER KINGS VS SUNRISERS HYDERABAD AT 7:30 PM

Why no site museum for J&K?

Iqbal Ahmad iqbal61@yahoo.co.in International Museum Day is celebrated on 18 May 2026. This year, it is being celebrated under the interesting th

Digital Heritage Technologies for museums in J&K

Anil Paba, Vinod Kumar pabaanil@gmail.com Museums have long been recognized as centres of learning, preservation, and civilisation. The word muse

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IPL 2026 DC vs RR: I dont think slow ball is a weakness for Sooryavanshi, says Vikram Rathour

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi fell to a slower delivery from Madhav Tiwari, not the first time a change of pace proved effective in dismissing the 15-year

Kavinder highlights crucial role of civil society in nation-building

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 17: The Governor of Himachal Pradesh, Kavinder Gupta said that effective leadership is not merely about holdin

BJPs growth rooted in nationalism, discipline, public service: Sat Sharma

Sunil, Koul, Billawaria address training camps Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 17: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Jammu & Kashmir, organized va

Karra slams Centre for assault on public rights, Statehood delay

*Voter deletion turned WB elections in favour of BJP: Mir Excelsior Correspondent LOLAB, May 17: The JKPCC president Tariq Hameed Karra today sai

Rana launches Rs 57.98 cr development projects in remote, border villages of Mendhar

Excelsior Correspondent POONCH, May 17: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, today laid t

Rs 60 cr worth encroached land retrieved, 33 structures razed

Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyaan Excelsior Correspondent SAMBA, May 17: In a major crackdown on drug network by Samba police, 50 kanals of land worth Rs 6

Vehicle plunges into Nallah, driver killed

Excelsior Correspondent RAMBAN, May 17: A truck veered off the road and rolled down into a Nallah near Nachlana area of Banihal on Jammu-Srinagar

J&K ANTF arrests interstate drug smuggler from Punjab

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 17: The Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) J&K has arrested a hardcore interstate drug smuggler from Patiala in

Court rejects supplementary complaint, further investigation in NDPS case

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 17: A local court here said that supplementary complaint and further investigation therein during pendency

15 vehicles seized for illegal mining

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 17: The police today seized 15 vehicles involved in the unauthorised extraction and transportation of miner

3 persons booked under Arms Act

Excelsior Correspondent KATRA, May 17: Katra Police arrested three persons under Arms Act and recovered a sharp edged weapon from their possessio

ABGP honours individuals, organizations for promoting consumer awareness

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 17: Akhil Bhartiya Grahak Panchayat (ABGP), Jammu prant, organized a grand ceremony at Seva Bharti Sabhagar, V

Teachers unions form JAC over TET issue

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 17: A joint meeting of various teachers and employees organizations was held today at Hari Singh Park, Jammu,

Power crisis begins in Jammu as lower discharge in rivers hits generation

*J&K to procure addl power to meet shortfall: MD Gopal Sharma JAMMU, May 17: With the hot weather conditions on rise in Jammu, the power crisis h

Matra Shakti is upholding civilisational moorings: ABISY

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 17: A one day national seminar on the topic Contribution of Women in Viksit Bharat 2047 : A Historical Perspec

RCB secure IPL playoff berth with 23-run win against Punjab Kings

DHARAMSHALA, May 17: Royal Challengers Bengaluru held their nerve and survived a late onslaught to edge out Punjab Kings by 23 runs to become the

Police busts inter-district tower battery theft racket, several arrested

Excelsior Correspondent RAMBAN, May 17: Ramban Police today solved a major theft case involving the stealing of tower batteries from a telecom si

68 FIRs registered, 89 drug peddlers held due to grassroot intelligence network

990 Samitis ignite peoples war against drugs in Jammu *Over 35 lakh citizens join 72,243 awareness progs Mohinder Verma JAMMU, May 17: In an unpr

Asian gold medalist Yasser seeks Govt aid

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, May 17: After winning the Asian U-15 Boxing Gold medal recently, Mohammed Yasser from Jammu and Kashmirs Ra

Major Seizure of Silver at Rajkot Airport

Ahmedabad, May 18: In a significant operation at Rajkot Airport, authorities seized approximately 180 kilograms of suspicious silver, valued at a

Verstappens Nuerburgring 24 hrs hopes dashed by driveshaft failure

Max Verstappen was sharing a Mercedes-AMG GT3 car at the German circuit with Spaniard Dani Juncadella, Andorra-based Frenchman Jules Gounon and A

No fresh Ebola case in India since 2014: Govt

PM Modis visit to Netherlands secures 17 strategic pacts

CBSE slashes paper re-evaluation fees

Support for CM Naidus Appeal by Sanjay Upadhyay Amid Demographic Concerns

Mumbai, May 18: BJP MLA Sanjay Upadhyay has expressed full support for Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidus appeal for financial assi

Hundred years ago | African natives protests

Fulfilled another election promise by starting applications for ration cards: Sachdeva

Virendra Sachdeva appealed to all district presidents and mandal presidents of Delhi BJP to create awareness among the people of Delhi about gett

Kharif output dips by over 10% across states in El Nio years: Study

El Nio's shadow looms over India's monsoon. Past El Nio years saw key kharif crops like paddy and maize suffer over 10% output reduction in numer

Boost for tech, trade & defence as India, Sweden become strategic partners

India and Sweden have elevated their ties to a strategic partnership, signing an action plan for 2026-2030 covering green transition, technology,

U.S. weighs drone threat from Cuba: report

The report comes as tensions simmer between Washington and Havana and amid speculation that the United States may be building an argument for mil

Low enrolment under MHIS, Ayushman Bharat a concern: Shylla

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 17: Health Minister Wailadmiki Shylla on Sunday expressed concern over the states failure to achieve full registrat

Students begin to find their voice as SPARK expands to 10 districts

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 17: Meghalaya is attempting to dismantle the culture of classroom silence in rural schools as the state-backed SPAR

Thousands witness cremation of former Sohra Syiemsad 32 yrs after her death

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 17: Thousands gathered in Sohra on Saturday to witness the traditional cremation of the preserved remains of Iartim

Baptist bodies call for prompt release of Manipur hostages

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 17: Four major Baptist organisations, including the Baptist World Alliance (BWA) and the Asia Pacific Baptist Feder

NCC Aqua Adventure Regatta 2026 concludes at Umiam Lake

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 17: The eight-day Aqua Adventure Regatta 2026, organised by the 12 Assam NCC Battalion, concluded at Umiam Lake on

Latest militant attacks on schools in Nigeria leave more than 80 children missing, officials say

The attackers targeted a primary school in the conflict-battered state of Borno, in Nigeria's northeastern corner

Bernard alleges irregularities in ATS projects

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 17: Tura MDC and state BJP vice-president Bernard N Marak on Sunday alleged duplication and irregularities in sever

Passenger killed as pvt travels bus rams into lorry

The Jai Bharat Travels bus, carrying around 30 passengers, was travelling from Arunachalam to Hyderabad

City biking event highlights crisis in mens mental health, HIV rates

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 17: Beyond the vintage suits and polished engines, Health Minister Wailadmiki Shylla and medical experts issued a g

World Bank team reviews healthcare, youth welfare projects in Sohra

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 17: A World Bank delegation visited Sohra on Saturday to review the progress of key healthcare and adolescent welfa

Mahant Rajudas Criticizes Muslim Support for Invaders

Lucknow, May 18: Mahant Rajudas has launched a sharp attack on Maulana Arshad Madani and the Muslim community regarding the Dhar Bhojshala contro

NEET UG leak: CBI conducts searches at Renukai Chemistry Classes in Latur

CBI officials began the search at Renukai Chemistry Classes in the citys Shivnagar locality in the afternoon, and it was still underway till late

Pocso Case: 24 Media Houses Booked For Revealing Minors Identity; Separate Case For Defaming Judiciary

The Charminar police on Sunday registered cases after the Telangana High Court Registrar complained about viral posts and reports alleging that f

Polavaram Tribal Oustees Fail to Get Justice from Officials

The tribal people of Koruturu village in Jeelugumilli mandal of Eluru district are roaming around the collectors office and the pleading with gov

Social Welfare School Students Break Glass Ceiling

In the Engineering stream, a total of 1,428 students appeared, of whom 1,123 qualified. In the A&P stream exam 1,326 students appeared and 1,041

IIT Prep Helps Students to Top EAPCET

The EAPCET toppers decided to take a call on which college to join after the national-level entrance examination results are announced.

DMRC to run 24 additional trips on Metro Mondays

The move follows Chief Minister Rekha Guptas call earlier this week, urging Delhi government officials to observe Metro Mondays and use public tr

Dwarka set for infra upgrade as CM unveils 100-cr. plan

AAP targets BJP-led MCD over deaths due to open drains