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Netherlands hands back Chola dynasty copper plates to India

NEW DELHI, May 16 : The Netherlands on Saturday handed back 11th-century Chola dynasty copper plates to India, in an event attended by Prime Mini

Jasrotia meets Dr Jitendra, seeks early approval of Rs 571.83 cr Ravi Project

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, May 16: In a significant initiative aimed at accelerating developmental works in his constituency and adjoinin

Indian mango varieties now available at retail chains in Greater Seattle

WASHINGTON, May 16: The sweet aroma of the Kesar variety of Indian mangoes is wafting through select stores in Seattle, tickling the taste buds o

LG attends 9th Maati Samman Samaroh in Mumbai

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 16: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today attended 9th Maati Samman Samaroh, a Purvanchal festival of art,

Op Sindoor: Ek Medal Mila, Maa

Brig Dr Vijay Sagar Dheman iijsajammu@gmail.com Going through hell Keep going, read a piece of desk graffiti in one of the classrooms at the Nati

Chique opens first store in Jammu, offering up to 50% off

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 16: Jammus fashion landscape gets a stylish new addition with the launch of the first-ever store of Chique at

Omar Govt clears Rs 72 cr Used Water Management Projects for Baramulla, Rajouri

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 16: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has approved Used Water Management Projects for Baramulla and Rajouri

Punjab Kings Shashank Singh fields the ball during a practice session in Dharamshala

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Huma brings Banaras weave to Cannes

Huma Qureshi made a striking appearance at the ongoing Cannes Film Festival, turning heads in a traditional Banarasi saree that celebrated Indian

RCB out to seal play-off berth, PBKS look to arrest free fall

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Living for oneself

The many realisations while gaining in age

SHASTRI BACKS CSK TO BOUNCE BACK

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Escape the loop

Happiness is not found in a single thing. It is fragmented, fleeting, and multiple

NTA gets 2 new joint secretaries, 2 joint directors

The final draft

An effective self-written obituary will aim to be honest

Irans ultimatum: The internet is now more vulnerable than ever

Early this week, Iranian state-linked media floated a plan to charge the operators of undersea internet cables in the Strait of Hormuz for access

How menstruation is being weaponised in Myanmars civil war

The Tatmawdaw the military government in Myanmar has reportedly expanded a ban on menstrual products from being transported in the country acro

Sooryavanshi faces Starc test

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China-US friendship may not be good news for the world

Back in 2005, US economist Fred Bergsten coined the term Group of 2 or G2, proposing a stronger partnership between what are now the worlds two l

CBSE brings 3-language rule to Class 9 from July; no board exam for 3rd

Mute the phone

Take up one task at a time, gather focus back

Charging McIlroy grabs share of the PGA lead

Midway co-leaders Maverick McNealy and Alex Smalley were preparing to tee off when McIlroy joined them atop the leaderboard at four-under par wit

Khalsa Club, Bandu Rakh enter final of Night Hockey tourney

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, May 16: Khalsa Club Gol Gujral and Bandu Rakh Hockey Club advanced to the final of the Sri Guru Arjan Dev J

J&K Swimming Association conducts Sr National selection trials

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, May 16: J&K Swimming Association today conducted the selection trials for the 79th Senior National Probable

Grammar of the Void An evocative collection of stories

Prof. Shyam Narayan Lal Satyarth Panditas Grammar of the Void, a profoundly evocative collection of stories, reads like a haunting cartography of

District-Level Inter-School sports competitions held

Excelsior Sports Correspondent UDHAMPUR, May 16: The Directorate of Youth Services and Sports (DYSS), Udhampur, organized the District-Level Inte

APS Noida wins Inter APS WC U-17 Girls Football title

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, May 16: The Inter Army Public Schools (Western Command) U-17 Girls Football Tournament concluded after thre

Jammu Division Karate Championship concludes

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, May 16: A two-day Jammu Division Karate Championship was organized by the Traditional Karate Association of

Healing through memory and exile

Ashok Ogra ashokogra@gmail.com Neuroscience is a broad church and has long-drawn public interest. To treat the human brain requires exceptional p

Inter-School Zonal sports competitions conclude at Akhnoor

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, May 16: A week-long Inter-School Zonal Level Sports competitions-cum-trials for under-14 and under-17 boys

Was misquoted, Im proud of our youth, says CJI Surya Kant

Police conducts searches at 15 places in Sopore

Incriminating material seized Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 16: Police today conducted searches at more than 15 locations in Sopore in di

Interim arrangement of Chairman Co-op bank in absence of BoD is valid: HC

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 16: The High Court has held that the Government has powers to make an interim arrangement of Chairman J&K C

SDM arrested in Rs 1.63 cr scam

CHANDIGARH, May 16: A Sub-Divisional Magistrate posted in Punjabs Gurdaspur was on Saturday arrested in connection with the Rs 1.63 crore embezzl

2 police officers transferred

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 16: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered the transfers and postings of two police officers with immedi

2 tourists killed in road mishap

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 16: Two tourists from Gujarat were killed after a Tavera vehicle skidded off the road and plunged into a de

Vice-President, union Minister spotlight Sikkims growing national importance

GANGTOK, May 16 : Sikkim occupied the national spotlight on Saturday as two senior leaders of the union government Vice-President CP Radhakrishn

AThe Little Thief of My Heart

Everybody speaks of love of stolen glances, whispered names, of hearts that race in moonlit silence. They tell tales of romance, of hands that me

Delhi Capitals runs into Rajasthan Royals in a must-win game

Under the lights at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on May 17, these two sides and their desperation will take centre stage.

Why has the RSS called for dialogue with Pakistan?

What did RSS leader Dattatreya Hosabale say about ties with Pakistan and what reactions did his remarks trigger in India and Pakistan? Can his st

Why is the Prime Minister advocating austerity?

What are the seven set of suggestions that Prime Minister Narendra Modi made for the public? How has the war in West Asia impacted various sector

Canadian cruise passenger gets presumptive positive hantavirus test result after ship outbreak

Results from the National Microbiology Lab in Winnipeg to confirm the case are expected to come over the weeken

Bdesh-India ties will depend on Ganges treaty renewal: BNP

Dhaka, May 16: Bangladeshs ruling BNP on Saturday said the countrys relations with India will depend on a new Ganges Water Sharing Treaty as it s

S.P. Velumani | From loyalist to rebel

Once seen as Edappadi Palaniswamys trusted lieutenant, the AIADMK legislator and former Minister is now leading a revolt within the party followi

FKJGP seeks govt support for pig and poultry farmers

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 16: The Federation of Khasi Jaintia and Garo People (FKJGP) has urged the state government to take immediate steps

Centre to roll out pilot programme for linking out-of-school adolescents to open school

The initiative will include app-based mapping of out of school children in the age group of 14-18 years, monitoring systems, incentive mechanisms

A Nurses Journey of Care, Courage and Change

Through a journey of purpose, award-winning Rikadeisuk Suting redefines care in Meghalaya, reports Esha Chaudhuri On most days at Supercare Hospi

Students participate in a science fair programme, organised by Agastya International Foundation at Shishu Mandir Secondary School

Students participate in a science fair programme, organised by Agastya International Foundation at Shishu Mandir Secondary School, Laban, on Frid

Cycling for Clean Air? Indias Riders Still Battle Dust, Danger and Neglect

Bicycling has been promoted in India to reduce emissions and improve public health, but a new study reveals gaps in policy, implementation and ge

Puttaparthi To Be Centre For Producing Indias 5th-generation Fighter Jets

AMCA will have advanced integrated sensor suites, AESA radar, infrared search and track systems, electronic warfare suites, multi-sensor data fus

Former mayor shot dead in central Colombia during election campaign

Rogers Devia died in an attack by gunmen in the rural area of Cubarral, a city he governed between 2020-2023 lying 170 kilometres (105 miles) sou

Police Bust Mobile Snatching Gang

Police seized 132 batteries, 172 mobile circuits without motherboards and 73 camera parts of various brands.

Students Duped with Promise of Jobs in Startup

Based on a preliminary inquiry, police identified the accused as Vijaya Narasimha from Kadapa and Varun from Visakhapatnam.

Couple Ends Life on Railway Tracks

Police said Sudheer died in the afternoon, while Penchalamma ended her life at the same spot later in the evening.

TMC sends fact-finding teams across Bengal, alleges attacks and killings after poll defeat

Party claims over 3,000 workers were attacked and at least 10 killed in post-poll violence; BJP dismisses exercise as drama whileCalcuttaHigh Cou

This underwater fault near Ecuador has baffled scientists for decades. They just cracked it

Scientists have identified natural rakes within the Gofar transform fault, located deep beneath the eastern Pacific Ocean. These arrier zones,

The exact day to follow up after a final round: An HR insider reveals what's really happening when a company goes silent after your interview

A former HR professional from a major tech company explains why silence after a final interview often has little to do with candidate performance

Plastic Ban at Chinnaganjam Beaches from June 1

Vinod Kumar said the state government led by N. Chandrababu Naidu aims to develop nearly 900 km of Andhra Pradesh coastline to boost tourism and

Shah Shahni Dogri Film shines with Love and Compassion

Ravinder Kaul ravinderkaul07@gmail.com The first Dogri feature film Gallan Hoiyaan Beetiyaan released in the year 1966, raising the hope that, li

Maharashtra: 8 Maoists arrested, 5 senior cadres surrender before Gadchiroli Police and CRPF

Gadchiroli Police and CRPF have achieved a major success against Maoists. Eight Maoists were arrested, including senior leaders. Five more senior

NC government buckles after BJP protest, promises liquor ban in J&K

State Govt Aims to Secure Rs.40,000cr UCF Funds from Centre for Urban Infra Projects

Karimnagar Municipal Corporation also submitted proposals worth 895 crore under UCF.

Bhumana Alleges Irregularities in Srivani Ticket Sales

Addressing the media in Tirupati, Bhoomana accused TTD of continuing with outdated software lacking proper security audit mechanisms

Dairy farmers ask government to hike price of Aavin milk; pass on to them as procurement price

India-Netherlands ties reach strategic partnership level, says Modi after talks with Dutch PM Rob Jetten

India and the Netherlands are elevating their bilateral relationship to a strategic partnership with a shared vision, according to Prime Minister

HC Denies Extension of Bail for UAPA Accused

Counsel for the appellant sought extension of interim bail by six weeks, contending that the appellant was scheduled for reassessment on June 25

PM Modi invites Dutch companies to design and innovate in India, points to incentives to boost manufacturing

Noting that manufacturing in India is now becoming very cost-effective and his government is offering incentives in several sectors to take it to

DME Seeks Reports on Biomedical Waste Handling

They were also directed to provide details on collection and movement of biomedical waste from operation theatres, laboratories and other hospita

Speaker, Minister inspect progress of civic works in their constituencies

IPL 2026: Allen, Raghuvanshi and Narine help Knight Riders stay alive

The opener slams a 35-ball 93; the No. 3 batter adds 108 off just 52 deliveries for the unbroken third wicket with Green to take the home team to

61 Vehicles Seized During Cordon-And-Search Op In Nellore Dist

Special teams searched Ram Nagar and Kranti Nagar under Dargamitta limits and the Settlement Area under Allur limits between 5 am and 7.30 am.

Avadi residents seek improved water supply amid peak summer

Man held on charges of supplying ganja through his minor son

Police Close In on Tanuja Killers

The teams identified two of Dharmas associates as Suresh Shahi, and Ganesh Shahi, all from Nepal.

AP ICET-26 Results, 91.4% Qualify; Kakinada Girl Topper

Education minister Nara Lokesh announced the results through X and said students could access them on the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher

J&K: Elderly dead, 7 in hospital after consuming wild vegetable in Rajouri

Tragedy struck Rajouri's Mohra village as a 60-year-old man succumbed to suspected food poisoning after consuming a wild vegetable. Seven others,

Man held for stealing 25 lakh from van transferring cash

One Canadian tests positive for hantavirus, BC officials say

A Canadian has tested positive for hantavirus after disembarking a cruise ship. The individual is among four Canadians isolating in British Colum

SW Monsoon Advances Further into Bay of Bengal

The well-marked low-pressure area over southwest and adjoining west central Bay of Bengal lay as a low pressure area over the same region at 8:30

AP Officials Take Up Fuel Conservation Amid Global Crisis

State Mines, Geology and Excise minister Kollu Ravindra urged people to reduce consumption of petrol, diesel, LPG, and electricity to minimise th

Collector Advises X-Rays Only in Emergency Cases

She interacted with patients, including pregnant women, new mothers and parents of young children, and collected from them feedback on hospital s

Safe Water Mission Launched For Hostel Students In Prakasam, Markapuram

The programme, organised under the directions of district collector A. Raja Babu in coordination with the rural water supply department, trained

Modi, Jetten Discuss Trade, Critical Tech Cooperation

ASML, Tata ink pact for Dholera semiconductor unit

BJP Trains Nationalist Ideology

Rajamahendravaram Lok Sabha member D. Purandeswari said the BJP was a principled and disciplined party that instils patriotism among the people.

DGP Announces War Room To Deal With Cybercrimes

Inaugurating the new website of the Visakhapatnam Police Commissionerate in the city, the DGP said the AI-based system will integrate 1930 helpli

School buses inspected at Meenambakkam RTO

Energy Minister Says AP Striving to Reduce Power Cost by Rs.1/unit

Gottipati Ravi Kumar said that two 33/11 KV sub-stations and one 132 KV sub-station have been sanctioned to Nuzvid constituency at the request of

Firefighters Rescue 60 In Hotel Blaze

The fire control room (FCR) received an emergency call at 5.07 am. We reached the building and took control after learning that the fire originat

Minister Ponguleti: Revised Market Values of Lands by This Month-End

He stated that both Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and he had repeatedly represented the matter to the Centre seeking release of funds.

One in four startups incubated at IIT Madras has a woman co-founder