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More than a year after grand announcement, J&K Hydropower Policy still stuck in limbo

Draft under consultation months after feedback deadline Mohinder Verma JAMMU, May 27: More than a year after the Jammu and Kashmir Government mad

Cabinet extends SARTHAK-PDS scheme for 5 yrs with Rs 25,530 cr outlay

PM for whole-of-nation approach to tackle heatwave NEW DELHI, May 27: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday urged all Union Cabinet Ministers

SMVDU organizes NCC rank ceremony

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, May 27: Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU) organized an NCC Rank Ceremony with enthusiasm to honour

Pathania announces major sports infrastructure push in Udhampur East

Excelsior Sports Correspondent UDHAMPUR, May 27: MLA Udhampur East Ranbir Singh Pathania today said that Udhampur East is steadily moving towards

Eid-ul-Adha celebrated with religious fervour in Kashmir

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 27: With pleasant weather prevailing across Kashmir, Eid-ul-Adha was celebrated here today with religious f

Intl Daily Rising School organises programme

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, May 27: International Daily Rising School organised a leadership programme in its auditorium with enthusias

ED Uncovers Major IPL Betting Racket, Seizes 13 Lakh Cash and Luxury Vehicles

New Delhi, May 28: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has launched a significant operation against an illegal IPL betting racket. This operation, c

'Will send list of deleted voters to competent authority': EC welcomes SC verdict

Amnesty International Raises Alarm Over Human Rights Violations in Pakistan

Islamabad, May 28: Amnesty International, the international human rights organization, has expressed deep concern over the rising incidents of en

Remembering Mehboob Khan: The Visionary Behind Mother India

Mumbai, May 28: In the annals of Indian cinema, the name Mehboob Khan is revered with great respect. He was a filmmaker who, despite facing pover

No specific port project identified, says Fijis Foreign Minister, day after Quad Foreign Ministers pledge assistance

In a written response to questions from The Hindu, Mr. Ditoka said Fijis approach to developing its infrastructure is driven by plans to create b

CBSE's 3-language scheme doesn't hit federalism, but will study infra constraints: Supreme Court

Parries Request For Stay, Seeks Comprehensive Board Affidavit

Celebrating 12 Years of Modi Government: Spiritual Leaders Praise Development Across India

Ayodhya, May 28: The city of Ayodhya is currently immersed in an atmosphere of devotion and reverence. A large number of devotees are arriving fr

Telangana Chief Minister Initiates Talks with Maharashtra on Tummadihatti Dam

Hyderabad, May 28: The Telangana government has commenced discussions with Maharashtra regarding the height and construction of the Tummadihatti

Madhya Pradesh Mandates 5,000 Cattle for Self-Sufficient Gaushalas: Lakhon Patel

Bhopal, May 28: Lakhon Patel, the Minister of Animal Husbandry and Dairy in Madhya Pradesh, announced that the Self-Sufficient Gaushala Policy 20

Rising Fuel Prices Prompt Indigo to Cut Domestic Flights Following Air India

New Delhi, May 28: The impact of rising fuel prices is now becoming evident in the domestic aviation sector. Due to the increase in the costs of

Meta Launches Paid Subscriptions For Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp

Meta on Wednesday launched paid subscription plans for its flagship apps, marking a major push by the tech giant to diversify beyond its longtime

Yogi Governments Decision Receives Support from National Panchayat Leaders, Announces Return Gift for 2027

Lucknow, May 28: The National Panchayati Raj Gram Pradhan Organization has expressed gratitude towards the Yogi government for its decision to ap

Modi Aims to Transform Northeast into Hub for High-Value Agricultural Products, Says Scindia

New Delhi, May 28: Union Minister for Development of Northeastern Region Jyotiraditya Scindia announced on Wednesday that Prime Minister Narendra

IPL 2026 : Sooryavanshi, Archer carry Royals into Qualifier 2

The teen prodigy smashes 97 off just 29 balls with five fours and 12 sixes as the Rajasthan side makes 243 for eight; the pacer accounts for the

Starodubtseva Shocks World with Stunning Comeback Against Rybakina at French Open

Paris, May 27: In a thrilling womens singles match at the French Open, Yulia Starodubtseva made a remarkable comeback, defeating second-seeded El

Twisha Sharma death case: Madhya Pradesh HC quashes anticipatory bail of retired judge Giribala Singh

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the Madhya Pradesh Government, argued that he manner in which anticipatory bail was obtained, create

Government Enhances Security and Student Facilities Ahead of NEET-UG Re-Examination

New Delhi, May 28: The Union Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, chaired a high-level review meeting on Wednesday with former ISRO Chairman K

Free Museum Entry for Students and Families in Uttar Pradesh This Summer

Lucknow, May 28: In a significant move to promote energy conservation and domestic tourism, the Yogi government of Uttar Pradesh has announced fr

Would Blow Them Up: Trump Threatens To Attack Oman Amid Hormuz Standoff

Oman is a key US ally which has tried to mediate the Middle East war and has itself come under attack from Tehran.

Quote of the Day by Paulo Coelho: When we love, we always strive to become Inspiring lessons on personal growth, transformation, life purpose and how love brings out your best self by the world-renowned Brazilian novelist known for The Alchemist and insights on destiny and meaningful relationships

Quote of the Day by Paulo Coelho: Paulo Coelhos quote, When we love, we always strive to become better than we are. When we strive to become bett

CM Yogi Adityanath Emphasizes Quality and Timeliness in Police Housing Projects

Lucknow, May 28: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath reviewed the Uttar Pradesh Police Housing Corporation on Wednesday. He emphasized t

Celebrating the Life and Poetry of Prayag Shukla

New Delhi, May 28: Years have passed since we met in one distant land, today I no longer remember you, where are you now, years have gone by now

Yogi Government Takes Strong Stance on Womens Safety in Uttar Pradesh

Varanasi, May 28: The Yogi government in Uttar Pradesh is demonstrating heightened sensitivity and vigilance regarding womens crimes. On one hand

CBSE Rejects Rahul Gandhis Allegations Regarding Exam Evaluation Process

New Delhi, May 28: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially dismissed all allegations concerning the digital evaluation of

'Isn't $9B Minnesota Somali fraud serious to you?': GOP hammers Walz, Ellison in fiery hearing

Local-level concerns, alignment dispute delay border fencing work

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 27: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Wednesday said that local-level concerns and alignment disputes are delaying

Bihar Speaker on study tour in Meghalaya

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 27: Speaker of the Bihar Legislative Assembly, Prem Kumar, is currently in Meghalaya on an official study tour aime

Rotary Club hosts inter-school quiz

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 27: Ferrando Secondary School secured both the first and third prizes at an inter-school quiz competition organised

West Bengal Government Allocates 142.79 Acres to BSF for Border Security

Kolkata, May 28: West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced on Wednesday that a total of 142.79 acres of land has been allocated to th

Police clarify FIR status in Chibinang vandalism case

From Our Correspondent TURA, May 27: The West Garo Hills Police has issued a clarification regarding the registration of cases linked to the vand

Muslim Community Prays for the Swift Recovery of Saint Premanand Maharaj at Ajmer Dargah

Ajmer, May 28: Members of the Muslim community gathered at the Dargah of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer on Wednesday to pray for the health of

Mukul slams illegal stone mining, infrastructure neglect in Songsak

From Our Correspondent TURA, May 27: Leader of the Opposition and Songsak MLA Mukul Sangma on Monday inspected the deteriorating road connecting

MoS reviews central schemes in Mawkyrwat

From Our Correspondent MAWKYRWAT, May 27: Union Minister of State for Steel and Heavy Industries, Bhupathiraju Srinivasa Varma, visited South Wes

PM Modi Chairs 51st Progress Meeting, Emphasizes Rooftop Solar Implementation

New Delhi, May 28: Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the 51st Progress (Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation) meeting on Wednesday.

Family clarifies confrontation with school over childs admission

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 27: After a prolonged legal battle to secure his childs right to education, P Patel, the father, has maintained tha

High-Level Committee to Address Illegal Immigration Laws, Says Retired Justice Naolekar

New Delhi, May 28: Retired Supreme Court Justice Prakash Prabhakar Naolekar, appointed to lead the High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes, s

S Jaishankar, Ukrainian Counterpart Discuss War, Bilateral Ties In Cyprus

Jaishankar, in a social media post, described the interaction as a useful meeting and said the two sides exchanged views on the Ukraine conflict

Four Individuals Quarantined in Gujarat Amid Ebola Concerns

Ahmedabad, May 28: Health officials in Gujarat have taken precautionary measures in response to reports of an Ebola outbreak in Uganda and Congo.

Americans are earning more, but still cant afford homes - heres why families now need more than $116,000 income to buy a house in the US

US housing market 2026: Despite rising wages, many American families find homeownership increasingly out of reach as housing costs outpace income

Government Oil Marketing Companies Prioritize Consumer Interests Over Profits, New Data Reveals

New Delhi, May 28: Amid ongoing political debates regarding the profits of government oil marketing companies (OMCs), new data indicates that the

Government Spending on Primary Health Services Surges to 1.4 Lakh Crore

New Delhi, May 28: Recent estimates from the National Health Accounts (NHA) reveal a significant increase in public spending on primary health se

Dilip Cherian | Is This Finally The End Of The Road For The Delhi Gymkhana?

The Centres eviction notice to the Delhi Gymkhana Club, the babus favourite watering hole, from its 27-acre spread in the heart of the capital is

Twisha Singh death case: Madhya Pradesh HC quashes anticipatory bail of retired judge Giribala Singh

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the Madhya Pradesh Government, argued that he manner in which anticipatory bail was obtained, create

TDPs 33% Women Quota Marks a Game-Changing Moment in Indian Politics, Says Ram Mohan Naidu

Amaravati, May 28: Central Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjirapu described the Telugu Desam Partys (TDP) recent announcement regardin

News from the world of Education: May 28, 2026

Information on colleges, admissions, scholarships, events, MoUs, and more

Congress High Command Meeting Amid Political Turmoil in Karnataka

Bengaluru, May 28: Amid ongoing speculation regarding the Chief Minister position and cabinet reshuffles in Karnataka, Randeep Singh Surjewala ad

Telangana Government Assures Farmers on Wet Rice Procurement

Hyderabad, May 28: Telanganas Irrigation and Civil Supplies Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy reassured farmers on Wednesday that there is no need to

Taylor Swifts surprise gift leaves young fan speechless after viral Love Story moment-here's what the pop icon did

A young girl named Madeline sent a paper airplane to her neighbor, musician Ethan Hayes, requesting a Taylor Swift song. Hayes played 'Love Story

Who is Queen Sonja and why is she trending on social media? Norway royal hospitalised after heart complications

Who is Queen Sonja and why is she trending on social media? Norways Queen Sonja, 88, was admitted to Rikhospitalet in Oslo after heart-related co

Shamshabad Land Scam: Collectors Note Raises More Questions than Answers

The collector also mentioned the latest orders in his clarificatory note and assured to protect the government lands by taking due legal course a

India on the Path to Becoming a Global Leader: Umar Ahmad Ilyasi Reflects on Modis 12 Years in Power

New Delhi, May 28: Umar Ahmad Ilyasi, the chief imam of the All India Imam Organization, shared his insights on the completion of 12 years of Pri

Nigerian proverb of the day: 'A person who sells eggs should not start a fight in the...' - this saying reveals the hidden danger of letting emotions control your decisions and life lessons on self-control and why staying calm can protect the things you value most

Nigerian proverb of the day: A Nigerian proverb warns against engaging in conflict when one has something fragile to protect, like an egg seller

Advocates Killing Sparks Outrage Over Delay in Arrests

Lawyers allege VIP treatment to prime suspects; demand SIT probe and transparency from police.

Probe incidents of accused being paraded in underwear: APDR writes to West Bengal Human Rights Commission

Association of Protection of Democratic Rights (APDR), a well known civil rights organisation in a letter to WBHRC has highlighted two instances

Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan Meets Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi

New Delhi, May 28: Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan met with Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday in New Delhi. This was Satheesans fir

Piped drinking water in remaining Mahadalit Tolas in the next three months: Bihar Govt

A total of 2.66 lakh families were getting piped drinking water in 2016, which has increased to 1.87 crore families in 2026. It has now set the t

Delhi Renames Metro Stations, Britannia Chowk Among Key Changes: Full List

Rohini West Metro Station will now be called Dr Baba Saheb Ambedkar Hospital Metro Station, while Dwarka Metro Station will be renamed Dwarka-Kak

ED Conducts Major Raids Linked to Former Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayans Daughter

New Delhi, May 28: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) launched significant operations on Wednesday targeting the prominent Kerala-based company Coc

Government to Modernise PDS Using AI, Blockchain

Union Cabinet clears 25,530 crore Sarthak-PDS scheme

Villagers in Purnia Kill Leopard After Days of Terror

Purnia, May 28: In a shocking incident in Bihars Purnia district, villagers killed a leopard that had been terrorizing the community for three da

Waqf Board Gets Pittance from MYDW Trust

Sources said that there is no dispute with regard to the nature of the land in question, as it is a Waqf property.

Priority will be given to river linking project: Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde

He called the the river linking project a boon for Maharashtra, especially Marathwada and other drought-affected areas

Legal Action Initiated Following Attack on ED Team in Kerala

New Delhi, May 28: A significant legal action has commenced regarding the attack on the Enforcement Directorate (ED) team in Kerala. An FIR has b

Revanth To Launch Meal For Inter Students on June 12

On the first day, 41,250 students studying in 64 government junior colleges will be covered under the scheme

Gismat Jail Mandi Pulled Up Over Food Safety Violations

Officials issued a show-cause notice to the establishment. Improperly stored food items were discarded immediately and directions were issued for

AP Expedites Land Acquisition For Railway Doubling Project, Informs PM Modi

Sai Prasad said a total of 23.07 hectares of private land is required in Andhra Pradesh for the DhoneMahbubnagar railway project

Maharashtra Government Promises Support for Sugar and Onion Farmers

New Delhi, May 28: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced significant government measures aimed at alleviating the rural and agri

Government Health Spending Nearly Triples in 10 Years

Government expenditure on primary healthcare more than doubled from 0.5 lakh crore in 201314 to 1.4 lakh crore in 202223, the report said.

Could a simple blood test predict depression before symptoms appear? Here's what scientists claim

A new blood test tracking immune cell aging may offer an objective way to detect depression before symptoms manifest. Research indicates that agi

EV Buses Roll Out To Clean Hyderabad Air

The rollout is part of 500 buses being inducted into TGSRTC, aimed at serving new colonies along the Outer Ring Road and cutting urban pollution

Controversy Erupts Over Bhajan-Kirtan at Taj Mahal: Maulana Rajvi Raises Concerns

Bareilly, May 28: Maulana Shahabuddin Rajvi, the national president of the All India Muslim Jamaat, has expressed strong disapproval regarding a

Navy thwarts suspected piracy attack on merchant vessel in western Indian Ocean

Tirupati Readies for Treating Ebola, Strengthens Surveillance at Airport

Officials maintain that despite the absence of direct international flights into Tirupati, international travellers could reach the temple city t

Convocation ceremony held at INA: 84 cadets receive BTech degrees

Venezuela Emerges as a Key Partner for the U.S., Says Trump

Washington, May 28: U.S. President Donald Trump stated on Wednesday that Venezuela is becoming a significant strategic partner for the United Sta

Betrayal of mandate: on the TVK and Tamil Nadu politics

The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam should not allow defectors to join the party

PETA Offers Mechanical Elephant To Telangana Waqf Board Ahead of Muharram

PETA India urged authorities to replace the use of live elephants during the event

19-Year-Old Lures, Rapes Minor In Duvvur, Pocso Case Booked

The teenage girl has been shifted to Kadapa RIMS

Harish Urges TGERC To Reject Govts Rythu Discom Proposal

Harish Rao expressed serious concerns over manpower shortages in the proposed discom

The Legacy of Veer Savarkar: From Revolutionary to Nationalist Thinker

New Delhi, May 28: Vinayak Damodar Savarkar is one of the most discussed, influential, and controversial figures in Indian history. Born on May 2

Quote of the day by Bruno Mars: 'It's probably the worst feeling in the world, when you're deeply and madly in love with a woman and you know she's...' - Grammy-winning singer of 'That's What I Like' reveals pain of one-sided love, rejection and heartbreak

Quote of the day by Bruno Mars: Bruno Mars' quote highlights the profound pain of unrequited love, where deep affection meets an unknown lack of

Partial digitisation: on digital service delivery in India

Despite increase in online services, cumbersome processes from analogue era remain

AP Rolls Out Exclusive Urban PPP Guidelines for Infrastructure Projects

The Municipal Administration and Urban Development (MA&UD) department issued the framework through G.O.Rt.No.673 on May 27, 2026, with immediate

TDP leverages technology in organising hybrid Mahanadu

Party conceptualises the hybrid architecture under the guidance of its national working president Nara Lokesh to make participation more inclusiv