Top News

Petrol, Diesel price today (May 13): Check fuel rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai and other cities

Petrol, Diesel price today: Amidst West Asia crisis, petrol and diesel prices remain unchanged, but Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri warned

NEET-UG 2026 paper leak probe handed to CBI, 'guess paper' sold for up to Rs 25 lakh: Report

The CBI is now investigating the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak. Rajasthan Police previously claimed a paper leak mafia sold leaked questions. The netwo

CBSE 12th Results 2026 Live Updates: Expected Today, Past Trend Points To May 13

CBSE Class 12th Board Results Live Updates: Traditionally, the board releases Class 12 results in the third week of May, and in the last two year

Iran-Israel war LIVE: Trump says stopping Iran's nuclear program outweighs Americans' economic pain

Irans chief negotiator said Tuesday that Washington must accept Tehrans latest peace plan or face failure

Mahatma Gandhi, his Salem visit and philately

The philatelic museum, which was set up in January 1997, exhibits commemorative stamps and first day postal covers issued by India and a host of

Prateek Yadav, Husband of Aparna Yadav, Passes Away

Lucknow, May 13 (Udaipur Kiran) Prateek Yadav, husband of BJP leader Aparna Yadav and son of late Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav, p

Trump's proposed Golden Dome estimated to cost $1.2 trillion, far more than he initially said

The U.S. Golden Dome is envisioned to include ground- and space-based capabilities able to detect, intercept and stop missiles at all major stage

Supreme Court to Hear Controversy Over One-Vote Victory in Tamil Nadu

New Delhi, May 13: The Supreme Court will hear a petition filed by R. Srinivasa Setupati, a legislator from the Tamilaga Vetrikazhagam (TVK), on

Prateek Yadav, Mulayam Singh Yadav's younger son, passes away

Prateek Yadav, son of Mulayam Singh Yadav and husband of BJP leader Aparna Bisht Yadav, has passed away. He was 38 years old. He was taken to Civ

12.4 lakh chemists to join May 20 shutdown, medicine supply may be hit

Nationwide, over 12.4 lakh chemists are set to strike on May 20, protesting online medicine sales and deep discounts. The All India Organisation

Gold, Silver Prices Likely to Rise as Centre Hikes Import Duty 10 percent

Mumbai, May 13 (Udaipur Kiran) Gold and silver prices are expected to rise after the Central Government increased import duty on precious metals

PM Narendra Modi asks SPG to halve convoy size amid austerity push: Report

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has ordered a significant cut in his official carcade. The Special Protection Group is reducing convoy vehicles by n

Gold import duty hiked: Check 18 carat, 22 carat and 24 carat gold rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata and other cities

Gold rates today: India has significantly boosted import duties on gold and silver to 15% from 6% to curb overseas purchases and protect foreign

Trump's proposed 'Golden Dome' estimated to cost USD 1.2 trillion, far more than he initially said

President Donald Trump's ambitious Golden Dome missile defense system is projected to cost a staggering USD 1.2 trillion over two decades. This f

Review | EarthboundClimate Stories from South Asia: the unequal race to survive

This anthology aims to offer a glimpse into the future, allowing us to rethink our myopic outlook

FBI Director Kash Patel Denies Drinking Allegations in Heated Senate Exchange

Patel has filed a $250 million lawsuit over the story

Nvidia's Jensen Huang to join Trump's China visit, sources say

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang will accompany President Donald Trump on his upcoming visit to China, joining over a dozen other U.S. executives. This in

Morning Digest: CBI nabs man held by Nashik Police in NEET case; U.S. charges Singaporean, Indian firms in Baltimore ship crash, and more

Here is a select list of stories to start the day.

U.P. CM pushes to prioritise work-from-home, lays special emphasis on the use of public transport

The Chief Minister urged the people of the State to align with the Prime Ministers appeal

Action Plan for Revenue Goals Set by Commissioner

Udaipur, May 13: In a recent virtual review meeting, Commissioner Pragya Kevalramani emphasized the need for a solid action plan at the beginning

Udaipur Municipal Corporation Seizes Over 4 Quintals of Banned Plastic Bags

Udaipur, May 13: The Udaipur Municipal Corporation has taken significant action by seizing over 4 quintals of single-use banned plastic bags. Mun

Protests Erupt Against Closure of RGHS Medical Services

Udaipur, May 13: Protests erupted in Udaipur as employees demonstrated against the Rajasthan Government Health Scheme (RGHS) for halting medical

Review | The Binding by Salma is a quiet meditation on overcoming odds

Translated by Janani Kannan from the Tamil, the novel explores the constraints of living in a conservative religious family

Why is Daryl Morey leaving Philadelphia 76ers? Has president of 76ers basketball operations been sacked? Check real reason

Daryl Morey joined the 76ers in 2020 following 13 years as the general manager of the Houston Rockets.

Political Appointments in Rajasthan Within a Month: Madan Rathore

Udaipur, May 13 (Udaipur Kiran) Rajasthan BJP president Madan Rathore on Tuesday said pending political appointments in the state will be comple

Trump says stopping Iran's nuclear program outweighs Americans' economic pain

President Trump stated that Americans' financial struggles are not a factor in his decision-making regarding Iran, emphasizing that preventing Te

Two Arrested for Scamming Elderly Woman of 55 Lakhs in Gujarat

Ahmedabad, May 13: The Ahmedabad Cyber Crime Branch has arrested two members of an inter-state cyber fraud gang involved in a digital arrest scam

10 rescued after a small plane crashes off the Florida coast

The aircraft crashed about 50 miles (80 kilometers) east of Floridas Vero Beach Regional Airport at around 12:05 p.m.

Every Hindu voter waged struggle in WB: Dattatreya Hosabale

RSS leader Dattatreya Hosabale stated that every Hindu voter became a Hindu worker in West Bengal, viewing the assembly polls as a civilisational

Gold Price today: Will gold rate crash on Wednesday? Donald Trump holds key

Gold rate today: Reopeing of Strait of Hormuz and lasting peace in Iran will play pivotal role in dictating gold price.

Railways Announces Three Pairs of Summer Special Trains

Udaipur, May 13 (Udaipur Kiran) To manage the increasing passenger rush during the summer vacation season, Indian Railways has announced the ope

Indias economic strength defies foreign outflow fears, S&P Says

S&P Global Ratings said India is coping with global financial pressures better than headline data indicate, adding that concerns over foreign inv

Special Train to Run Between Rajasthan and Mumbai During Summer Rush

Chittorgarh, May 13 (Udaipur Kiran) In view of the increasing passenger rush during the summer vacation season, Indian Railways has announced a

Meet LiteFold, a biotech startup using proprietary AI to speed up drug discovery

Bengaluru and Delaware-based LiteFold is a biotech AI-native platform designed to accelerate computational biology workflows.

Boy Beaten To Death For Plucking Lemons From Tree In Bihar: Cops

According to villagers, a dispute erupted after the boy plucked lemons from the tree of the accused. The incident occurred at Sakrawa village in

Exclusive: Satellite Image Confirms Pak May Be Shielding Iran's Military Aircraft

Iran sent multiple aircraft including a reconnaissance and intelligence plane to Pakistan's Nur Khan airbase soon after US President Donald Trump

Rangasamy to be sworn-in as CM today

In the 30 member-Legislative Assembly, the AINRC has won 12 seats, its allies, BJP four and one each by the AIADMK and LJK

From consolidation to breakout: KIMS set for sharp upside, says SMC Global

U.S. Stock Market on Wednesday: Dow Jones, S&P 500, Nasdaq to bounce back or Wall Street crash is happening? Check important factors

U.S. Stock Market: U.S. dollar advanced for a second straight session after the economic data and amid uncertainty over the durability of the U.S

Diplomacy and sustainability- dialogues for the future

The Hindu Group, in association with Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), will hostThe Hindu Diplomacy & Sustainability

Born A Month Ago, 4 Cheetah Cubs Found Dead In Kuno National Park

Four cheetah cubs born in April were found dead in Kuno National Park with partially eaten carcasses.

Quote of the day by Friedrich Nietzsche: 'All things are subject to interpretation, whichever interpretation prevails at a given time is...' - life lessons by German philosopher on understanding interpretation, power and why truth depends on perspective

Quote of the day by Friedrich Nietzsche: Friedrich Nietzsche's philosophy posits that interpretation, not objective truth, shapes our understandi

After PM Modi's Appeal, Delhi Chief Minister Curbs Official Vehicles

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta said that she herself, her Cabinet colleagues, BJP MLAs, public representatives, officers and Delhi government departments w

With ceasefire talks stalled, Trump and Hegseth claim 'control' over Iran and Strait of Hormuz

Kuwait alleges Iran attempted an attack on Bubiyan Island. This incident occurs as U.S. President Trump visits China. Tensions are high in the Pe

Dont need any help with Iran: Trumps bold remark ahead of meeting Friend Xi, departs for China

Power Cut in Over 80 Areas of Bhopal Today 13 May

Bhopal, May 13 (Udaipur Kiran) Power supply will remain affected in more than 80 areas of Bhopal on Tuesday due to scheduled maintenance and ele

India Raises Gold, Silver Import Tariffs To 15% To Curb Overseas Purchases

The government has imposed a 10% basic customs duty and a 5% Agriculture Infrastructure and Development Cess (AIDC) on gold and silver imports, t

US Court halts order finding new Trump tariffs unlawful for now

A federal appeals court has put a hold on a ruling that found President Donald Trump's global tariffs unlawful. This means importers will continu

Going To Do Whatever Is Necessary: Trump On Russian Oil Waiver

The United States had eased sanctions on Russian oil in mid-March to counteract global oil shortages resulting from the closure of the Strait of

Which Way Will AIADMK Rebels Turn? Trust Vote For Vijay Is EPS Battleground

The majority mark in the Tamil Nadu assembly is 118 and Vijay's TVK currently has 107 MLAs, as Vijay resigned one of the two seats he contested f

Trump Heads To China For High-Stakes Talks With Xi On Tehran, Taiwan And Trade

When the leaders of the globe's two economic powerhouses meet, they are set to tackle a loaded agenda, from US arms transfers to Taiwan, Beijing'

How A Hostel Owner In Rajasthan's Sikar Helped Unravel NEET Paper Leak

The guess paper had an amazing strike rate -- 135 questions had matched originals. The hostel owner and the chemistry teacher then decided to app

Hindustan Zinc Signs MoU with Group Nirmal for Zinc Wire Plant in Bhilwara Zinc Park

Udaipur, May 13 (Udaipur Kiran) Hindustan Zinc Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Group Nirmal for setting up a zinc wi

Trump set to meet with Xi in Beijing as war and inflation weigh on his presidency

President Donald Trump is in Beijing for a state visit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. The leaders will discuss trade, aiming to sign deals for A

Hindustan Zinc Inaugurates Toilet Facility at Matun Government School

Udaipur, May 13 (Udaipur Kiran) Hindustan Zinc Limited inaugurated a newly constructed toilet unit at Government Senior Secondary School Matun w

U.S. Stock Market IPO: KKR-backed ambulance giant GMR makes debut raises $478.7 million, down from originally proposed $797.9 million

U.S. IPO: Emergency medical services provider GMR Solutions slashed the valuation target of its U.S. initial public offering to about $3.3 billio

NEET Paper Reached Rajasthan From Nashik Via Haryana, Reveals Probe

NEET Paper Leak: According to police, the PDF had two sets of Chemistry and Biology. So, 45 questions of Chemistry and 90 questions of Biology we

Two NSCN(K) Cadres Killed in Arunachal Encounter

Itanagar, May 13: The NSCN (K) faction, led by Ang Mai, has reported the deaths of two of its senior cadres following an alleged shooting by secu

Donald Trump-Xi Jinping meeting date, venue: Key takeaways, highlights, what to know

Donald Trump is scheduled to arrive in Beijing on Wednesday ahead of his meetings on Thursday and Friday. Trup and Xi Jinping are due to visit th

Quote of the day by Aristotle: 'Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting...' - life lessons on love, unity, relationships and why emotional bonds go beyond physical attraction by father of logic and founder of the Lyceum

Quote of the day by Aristotle: The ancient Greek philosopher, defined love as a single soul inhabiting two bodies. This concept highlights deep e

Rajasthan Mens and Womens Lacrosse Teams Reach Federation Cup Final Again

Udaipur, May 13 (Udaipur Kiran) Rajasthans mens and womens lacrosse teams have entered the final of the Third Federation Cup Lacrosse Championsh

Samuels hat-trick sends Langsning through to next round

By Our Reporter Shillong, May 12: Langsning FC wrapped up the last available spot in the Top 8 with a 5-0 victory against Lumphyrnai Sohphoh FC a

Ousmane Dembele voted Ligue 1s best player for 2nd straight season

Paris, May 12: Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembele has won Ligue 1s player of the season award for the second straight year. Dembele won

Spain coach backs Nico Williams to recover in time for 2026 WC

Madrid, May 12: Spain coach Luis de la Fuente on Tuesday expressed confidence that winger Nico Williams would recover in time for the World Cup f

GBH Hospitals Celebrate Nurses Day with Honour and Gratitude

Udaipur, May 13 (Udaipur Kiran) International Nurses Day was celebrated with enthusiasm and emotion at GBH American Hospital and GBH General and

Rahul 'strongly dissents' on next CBI director's selection; talks concluded in just 5 minutes

Rahul Gandhi registered a strong dissent against the CBI director selection process, calling it a iased exercise and a mere formality. He allege

Rajasthan Cracks Down on Illegal Liquor Trade, Over 2.8 Lakh Litres of Wash Destroyed

Udaipur, May 13 (Udaipur Kiran) Under a special enforcement drive launched to curb the illegal manufacture, storage, transportation and sale of

Where is Melania Trump? U.S First Lady is not travelling to China accompanying Donald Trump

US President Donald Trump told the media that among the several items for discussions with China, trade would be a key focus area.

Cannes Film Festival begins in France

The red carpet has been rolled out at the 79th Cannes Film Festival in the South of France. The French Riviera festival beginning Tuesday will in

Vin Diesel to executive produce Fast & Furious series

A Fast & Furious TV series is in development at Peacock, with Vin Diesel attached as executive producer. He announced the project at the NBCUnive

Kerala CM suspense may end today, Congress wraps up final huddle

Congress leadership is nearing a decision to end Kerala's week-long Chief Minister deadlock after internal party discussions. Senior leaders, inc

Bradley Cooper, Bautista join Bong Joon Hos animation film

Oscar-winning filmmaker Bong Joon Ho, known for Parasite, has revealed a star-studded voice cast for his upcoming 3D animated film Ally. The line

Jason Collins cause of death explained: Former NBA center and first openly gay player dies at 47 after brain cancer battle

Jason Collins, the former NBA center, has died at 47 after battling glioblastoma. Collins, who came out in 2013, was celebrated for his courage a

Iran war sparks shipping fuel fears

BANGKOK, May 12: The Iran war and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz have triggered a major crisis in the global shipping industry by disrupting

Iran war conflict loom over TrumpXi summit talks

WASHINGTON, May 12: US President Donald Trump is heading to Beijing for talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping amid rising tensions over the Ira

Tata Power Q4 PAT up 8%, revenue down 8%, dividend at 2.50 per share

Praveer Sinha, CEO and Managing Director, Tata Power, said, This quarter and year reflect our sustained focus on creating long-term value through

Why no FIR by Rajasthan SOG in NEET paper leak case, asks Congress

The Congress leaders said here that the Bharatiya Janata Party government had tried to suppress the matter for several days instead of finding ou

Contemporary relevance of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji

Prof K S Chandrasekar vc@clujammu.ac.in Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh, writes Prof. Karamjeet Singh, Vice Chancellor of GND Univers

Victims Mother Sees Hope for Justice in Kolkatas Nabanna

Kolkata, May 13: Ratna Debnath, the mother of the victim in the RG Kar rape and murder case, expressed optimism for justice after her respectful

Lakshay in final; four Indian boxers settle for bronze in Tashkent

Tashkent, May 12: Indian boys had a challenging day at the Asian Boxing U-17 Championships 2026, with Lakshay Phogat emerging as the lone finalis

PM Modi tells SPG to cut convoy by half, govt depts to adopt austerity measures

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has significantly reduced his motorcade size, aiming to inspire austerity across the government. The Special Protect

International Nurses Day: Delhi Chief Minister Engages with Caregivers

New Delhi, May 13: On the eve of International Nurses Day, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta conducted an unexpected inspection at the Lok Nayak J

BFI reverts to trial-based system

Boxing selection camp to resume today New Delhi, May 12: The boxing selection camp for the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games will resume on Wedn

Lessons of five state election results

Ashwani Kumar Chrungoo ashwanikc2012@gmail.com Results of the elections conducted for five states (West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and UT

Nahid bags fifer as Bangladesh beat Pak by 104 runs in 1st Test

Dhaka, May 12: Fast bowler Nahid Rana claimed a five-for as Bangladesh secured a 104-run victory in the first Test against Pakistan on Tuesday. C

Chinese proverb of the day: 'To talk much and arrive nowhere is the same as climbing a tree to...' - life lessons on why you must talk less and do more as this Chinese saying reveals action matters more than words

Chinese proverb of the day: Excessive talking without clear purpose often yields no real progress, much like climbing a tree to catch fish. This

Ismail reverses intl retirement for womens T20 World Cup

Johannesburg, May 12: South African pacer Shabnim Ismail on Tuesday reversed her international retirement as she was named in the countrys 15-pla

Norways Deputy Foreign Minister Visits Tehran for Strategic Talks

New Delhi, May 13: Norways Deputy Foreign Minister Andreas Kravik visited Tehran on Tuesday. In the evening, he met with Irans Foreign Minister M

Asian Weightlifting Cships inaugurated in Gandhinagar

Ahmedabad, May 12: The 2026 Asian Senior Weightlifting Championships, in which players from nearly 30 countries are taking part, were formally in

New mothers being helped in comeback world over but WFI blocking Vinesh: Sakshi

New Delhi, May 12: Olympic bronze-winning grappler Sakshi Malik on Tuesday supported Vinesh Phogat in her tussle with the Wrestling Federation of