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MHA invites Ladakh leaders for talks but mentions no agenda in absence of written invitation

LAB says it will stick to Statehood, Sixth Schedule status MP, CEC, ex MP, former CEC also to attend May 22 meeting Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU

Two Indian-origin public health scientists receive South Africas highest civilian honour

JOHANNESBURG, May 20: Two of South Africas internationally-recognised, Indian-origin scientists were among the 38 people awarded the countrys hig

US Ambassador Gor meets Dr Jitendra, discusses expanding collaborations across domains

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, May 20: U.S. Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor called on Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh today and discussed ex

UN cuts Indias 2026 GDP forecast to 6.4 pc, still among fastest-growing economies

UNITED NATIONS, May 20: The United Nations has revised downward Indias economic growth forecast for 2026 to 6.4 per cent from its earlier project

Demographic strength gives BRICS countries an opportunity to shape future of work: Mandaviya

INDORE, May 20 : The demographic strength of BRICS nations allows it to shape the future of work, said Union minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Wednes

Gadkari reviews quality and maintenance work of 4,178 km national highway projects in Assam

NEW DELHI, May 20: Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday reviewed the quality and progress of maintenance work of

Farooq calls Sidhra demolition a cruel assault on humanity

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 20: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah today strongly condemned the dem

Govt strengthens legal metrology verification infra: Joshi

21NEW DELHI, May 20: Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi on Wednesday said the government has strengthened Indias legal metrology ve

UNICEF says Bangladesh faced shortage of routine measles vaccines; warned govt at least 10 times

DHAKA, May 20: UNICEF today said Bangladesh has been facing a prolonged shortage of routine measles vaccines since last year despite repeated war

Sooryavanshi makes bowlers think what is going on here: Langer

The former Australian opener, who played 105 Tests, feels Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is scary for world cricket

Zuckerberg says he feels weight of Meta layoffs

In a memo to staff on May 20, Mark Zuckerberg expressed thanks to departing employees and sought to reassure those remaining

Leaders in Constitutional Positions Should Use Respectful Language: Alok Kumar

New Delhi, May 21: The controversy surrounding Rahul Gandhis remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah is intensifyi

Unchecked Banking Fraud

The alleged multi-loan fraud that has surfaced in Bandipora is not merely a case of financial wrongdoing; it is a deeply disturbing indictment of

Residents seek motorable road in Chattergul Bala

4-km stretch remains neglected for decades Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 20: Residents of Chattergul Bala in Kangan tehsil of Ganderbal d

Emergency, scams define Cong legacy: Gaurav on Rahuls traitor remark

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 20: BJP spokesperson and convenor, International Affairs, Gaurav Gupta today strongly criticized Congress MP a

GMC Anantnag bars employees from criticising Govt policies

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 20: Government Medical College (GMC) Anantnag has barred employees, officials, outsourced staff and student

Cong terms demolition at Sidhra arbitrary, inhumane

*Seeks probe by High Court Judge Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 20: Strongly criticizing the authorities for resorting to inhumane, arbitrary

AIIMS Jammu expands advanced reconstructive, hand surgery services

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 20: Department of Burns & Plastic Surgery at AIIMS Jammu is emerging as a major centre for advanced reconstruc

SMVD Hospital saves critically ill heart patient

Excelsior Correspondent KATRA, May 20: Doctors at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Narayana Superspeciality Hospital saved the life of a 55-year-old patien

Notorious criminal arrested for murderous assault

Excelsior Correspondent KATRA, May 20: Katra Police arrested a notorious criminal within hours after he attempted a murderous assault on a person

Presidential Records Act ruling: Can Donald Trump ignore the Presidential Records Act? Judge says the White House must follow the law

A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to comply with the Presidential Records Act, rejecting a Justice Department opinion that dee

DDC chairs Public Outreach Programme at Village Dranga Marmat

Excelsior Correspondent DODA, MAY 20: The District Administration Doda today organised a Public Outreach Programme (Block Diwas) at village Drang

SC: Animal lovers can protect strays if they take responsibility for bites

NEHUs Sociology Dept marks 50 years with national seminar

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 20: The Department of Sociology, North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Shillong, organised a two-day national semin

66 held for supply of SIMs tied to 76 frauds worth Rs 101 cr

PHE Minister breaks silence on favouritism allegations

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 20: Breaking his silence on the allegations of favouritism in the award of contracts worth nearly Rs 1,900 crore to

Shiv Sena launches Har Ghar Dogra campaign

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 20: To promote Dogra cultural heritage, Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray), J&K unit, here today, launched

Jagti migrants concern over prevailing water scarcity

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 20: In a joint meeting of Jagti inmates grave concern was expressed over the step motherly treatment meted out

Quote of the Day by clinical psychologist and author Jordan Peterson: 'Compare yourself to who...'- This powerful quote from his bestselling book 12 Rules for Life explains why so many people feel miserable today

In an era of social media comparison, Jordan Peterson's quote, Compare yourself to who you were yesterday, not to who someone else is today, offe

Billawar police reunites 2 missing ladies with their families

Excelsior Correspondent KATHUA, May 20:- Police reunited two missing ladies with their family members within the jurisdictional area of Police St

Mission Shakti organises assistive devices distribution camp

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 20: Mission Shakti District Hub for Empowerment of Women Jammu, Department of Social Welfare J&K, in collabora

FIR Filed Against Rahul Gandhi Over Controversial Remarks

New Delhi, May 21: A complaint has been lodged against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi at the Tigri police station, following his alleged inappropri

MBSCET organizes workshop

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 20: A two-day workshop on Python Libraries was organized by the Department of Computer Science and Engineering

Under Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam Initiative, PM Modi, Meloni Plant Tree In Rome

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni planted a black mulberry plant in Rome on Wednesday.

Sweet melody in Italy triggers a bitter political war at home

Will ask for CBI probe into Twisha case, says MP CM

Envoys and theological overtures

Americas Israel stance is shaped by faith, politics and power

26-year search by 3 families ends as van found in canal

Delhi High Court dismisses plea to deregister AAP, disqualify Arvind Kejriwal

A bench of Chief Justice D.K. Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia said the petition by Satish Kumar Aggarwal was bereft of any merit and his conten

Suvendu aides murder: Court frees man wrongly arrested by police

KG Basin: RIL wants to sort it out with Centre

French proverb of the day: 'Youth lives on hope, old age on...' - motivational lessons on how hope shapes youth and memory shapes ageing and why life feels different with age

French proverb of the day: Life naturally shifts from youthful hope for the future to older age's focus on remembrance. This proverb highlights h

A hundred years ago | Reform of Afghan coinage

BJP Leaders Slam Rahul Gandhis Remarks

New Delhi, May 21: Political tensions have escalated following remarks made by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in the Lok Sabha regarding the Prime

MCD mulling euthanasia of aggressive stray dogs following Supreme Court ruling

Officials said the civic body is planning to instate a step-wise mechanism before any decision on euthanasia is taken, with a monitoring committe

Weather Forecast and Prayer Timings for Sunday, May 21, 2026

Fajar: 4.34 am, Zohar: 12.22 pm

Built to Ease Traffic, Nampallys New 15-Floor Multi-Level Parking Lies Deserted Due to Lack of Awareness

The parking complex, located close to the Hyderabad Industrial Exhibition (Numaish), did not benefit visitors during the 2026 edition.

TMC MP gets 'Y' category CISF security

Doctor cant enrol as advocate without cancelling registration: HC

India-Italy ties hit sweet spot: Deals on defence, critical minerals

CBI files FIR against former Navy captain in assets case

ED not bound to share ECIR, can't claim Miranda rights here: Patna HC

Sextortion Gang Busted: Woman Aide Held, POCSO Case Filed

The accused, Saraswati Nishant, a domestic help and associate of Arjuns gang, had been absconding.

IIT Delhi hosts 120 government school girls for STEM mentorship programme

All participants this year were students of government schools in Delhi

Analysing Indias budgets for justice

When policing takes the majority of funding for justice systems, it brings to light an architecture which is structured primarily around enforcem

Youth Murdered, Body Dumped In Borewell In Prakasam

After searching for him for three days without success, his brother-in-law, Challa Venkata Rao, lodged a missing complaint with police on May 16.

Delhi government launches talent hunt scheme for youth

The competition will feature seven major categories. Winners will receive cash prizes of 2.5 lakh for first place, 2 lakh for second, 1.5 lakh fo

PM Modi receives FAO's highest honour for key agri schemes

Clay Being Mined Indiscriminately from Pond in Konaseemas Pedapalla Village

Hundreds of tippers are carrying the excavated clay and selling it to the nurseries and brick manufacturing units in the area, or to realtors for

Iran examining U.S. proposal, as Trump says in final stages of talks

Irans Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said the Islamic Republic had received the points of view of the American side and we are current

Over 50% of TMC MLAs skip stir against Bengal post-poll violence

Centre Approves Foreign Loans for Young India Schools

Bhatti thanked the Centre for extending 50-year interest-free loans to states under the scheme and noted that Telangana had already received Rs.4

Quote of the day by Kim Kardashian: 'As you grow up, no one's ever 100 percent proud of every decision that they've made, and that's...' - life lessons on learning from mistakes, self-development and personal growth by SKIMS founder and Hulu's The Kardashians star

Quote of the day by Kim Kardashian: She emphasizes that personal growth stems from learning from mistakes rather than repeating them. She highlig

Health survey factsheets ready for a year but not made public

25,000 touch sensors, no eyes, total darkness; meet the animal that hunts at the speed of neurons, and it's not the cheetah

Meet the star-nosed mole, a small creature from eastern North America. Its unique star-shaped nose is a sensory marvel. This nose allows the mole

SUV Chase Sparks Kidnap Drama in Attapur

The drama ended when special teams of Rajendranagar police and the task force tracked the womans mobile phone signals and found her safe at her M

Preparing India for a credible digital Census

It requires accuracy, safeguards, training and careful planning

KKR Keeps Playoff Hopes Alive with Win Over Mumbai Indians

Kolkata, May 21: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) secured a crucial victory in the 65th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, defeating Mumba

Bolster system in 20 days for secure test, govt tells NTA

Kurchi Tata Dies After Collapsing at Park

Admirers and social media users expressed grief, remembering Pasha for his unique humour, candid style and that unforgettable dialogue which beca

India and Italy Agree to Boost Bilateral Trade to 20 Billion by 2029

Rome, May 21: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni have agreed to enhance bilateral trade to 20 billion by 2029

Sujoy Ghosh: From Corporate Success to Bollywoods Master of Suspense

Mumbai, May 21: Bollywood director Sujoy Ghosh has made a significant mark in the film industry with his unique blend of suspense and thrill. Int

IPL 2026 KKR vs MI: Bowlers rise to the occasion as Kolkatalives to fight another day

Bowlers, led by the craftyNarine, have the MI batters in a spin;Pandeyand Powell star with the bat for the home team in a tricky chase

Honouring contracts: Cos seek to export 150,000 tonnes sugar

India's sugar industry seeks permission for additional exports. This follows a recent ban on overseas shipments. The industry needs to honor exis

Chinese Proverb of the Day: Women hold up half the Life lessons on empowerment shared responsibility, social progress and why equality benefits everyone

Chinese Proverb of the Day highlights the meaning of Women hold up half the sky. The saying emphasizes the essential role women play in society,

SC junks PIL seeking caste exclusion from Census

The Supreme Court has dismissed a public interest litigation. The plea sought to exclude caste enumeration from the population census. A three-me

Couple Running a Hostel Urged CM to Take Action Against Former Mayor Bonthu Ram Mohan

The couple asked the Chief Minister to take stern action against the alleged goondaism of Rammohan and his associates, as they had pledged their

Major Drug Bust in Jammu and Kashmir: Three Traffickers Arrested

Srinagar, May 21: In a significant operation against drug trafficking, the Gandarbal police in Jammu and Kashmir have successfully arrested three

Drone mania, separating hype from battlefield reality

Drone technology is advancing rapidly, alongside equally important countermeasures

Major Anti-Corruption Operation in Jalgaon: Deputy Registrar and Accomplice Arrested

Mumbai, May 21: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) unit in Jalgaon has launched a significant operation against corruption, filing a case under the

TMC MP Sayoni Ghosh Addresses Communication Gaps and IPACs Influence

Kolkata, May 21: Following a significant electoral setback in West Bengal, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) is undergoing a period of introspection.

Dragon blow: China's spending in April at 6-month low

A broad measure of public expenditure fell 7.3% from a year ago, accelerating from the 2.5% decrease in March to mark its sharpest decline since

Taiwan supports mobility of Indians

Taiwan has strongly rejected discriminatory remarks made by a local election candidate. The candidate had vowed to ban Indian immigrants from Tai

CM Revanth Warns Police Against Negligence in Maintaining Law and Order

A. Revanth Reddy stressed the need to strengthen the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) division and prepare a comprehensive policing plan for 10

Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari announces 'detect, delete, deport' drive

West Bengal will now identify, remove, and deport illegal Bangladeshi immigrants. This policy excludes Hindu refugees and others eligible under t

Gujarat Expands Domestic PNG Connections Amid Global Energy Crisis

Gandhinagar, May 21: The Gujarat government announced that it has successfully provided 40,000 new domestic PNG (D-PNG) gas connections and 13,00

Kolkata Resident Arrested for Alleged Espionage Linked to Pakistan

Kolkata, May 21: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested an individual linked to a Pakistan-backed espionage network. According to t

Trump Calls Raul Castro Indictment Very Big Moment, Rules Out Cuba Escalation

President Donald Trump hailed the US indictment of Cuba's former leader Raul Castro on Wednesday but said he did not see the need for escalation,

Southern Railway saves big with solar plants at stations

At Chennai Central, more than half of the energy need was metthrough solar power; 59, 500 units generated per month, says a railway official

At peace with pressure: Understanding Jyothi Surekha

Discipline without drama, ambition without arrogance heres how Jyothi Surekha Vennam built a career that tore through silence.