Miss England leaves Miss World pageant midway due to family issue: Organisers

Hyderabad: Milla Magee, Miss England 2024 and one of the contestants in the ongoing Miss World 2025 pageant, has withdrawn midway due to a report

Morning Digest: Emergence of new COVID variants detected in India; Jafar Panahis It Was Just an Accident wins Palme dOr, and more

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Karnataka govt directs authorities to stock up Covid-19 testing kits

Bengaluru: Amid the fear of the spread of Covid-19 in Karnataka, the state government has directed authorities to stock up necessary testing kits

Ahmedabad Diary: Calls for Khabad to quit grow amid NREGA scam

Calls for Khabad to quit grow amid NREGA scam The arrest of Gujarat minister Bhachubhai Khabads two sons in a Rs 75-crore MGNREGA scam has kicked

Mukul Dev Death: Vindu Dara Singh reveals how Ajay Devgn helped late actor during Son of Sardaar 2 shooting

Vindu Dara Singh revealed that Mukul Dev had gained a lot of weight which he lost during the shoot with the help of Ajay Devgn. Mukul passed away

Bangladesh Nationalist Party asks Yunus to hold polls by December

We have called for completing the reforms quickly and holding the national election by December, BNPs highest policy making standing committee me

Good news for Noida-Gurugram residents, high-speed train between these two cities soon, will run at 180 km/h, not Vande Bharat, Rajdhani, Shatabdi,itis...

The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) has proposed a 60-kilometre Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) to improve travel in t

First cherry cargo train set to roll from J&K to Mumbai next month

The effort is a welcome initiative if goes off successfully as it will offload the road traffic burden and will enable perishable goods like cher

Disrupted Flight Ops, Severe Waterlogging As Delhi Receives Heavy Rains

Streets were waterlogged, trees were uprooted, hoardings flew around and flight operations were hit as Delhi and surrounding areas witnessed heav

Maharashtra: IMD issues red alert for South Konkan districts as heavy rainfall likely across state

A red alert was issued for Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg as a depression system brought heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and strong winds after crossing

TikTok star Addison Raes bold new album reveal is all about underwear? You have to see this

Addison Rae, the TikTok star turned singer, has revealed the tracklist for her debut album, Rack of Undies, through a playful photoshoot featurin

India sent clear message that it was not going to take terror lying down: Tharoor shares India's response to Pahalgam attack

Shashi Tharoor addressed India's measured response to terror bases in Pakistan after the Pahalgam attack, emphasizing global unity against terror

Hamas facing 'unprecedented' financial crisis amid war with Israel, doesn't have money to pay salaries

A London-based newspaper reports that Hamas sources have revealed to it that the militant group is facing an unprecedented economic crisis amid i

Op Sindoor Outreach: All-Party Delegation Arrives in South Korea

The delegation will engage with senior officials of the Republic of Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, dignitaries from the National Assembly a

Gisborne: How New Zealands most isolated spot became its priciest rental market, costing a fortune

Gisborne, a remote New Zealand city, faces a rental crisis, becoming the nation's most expensive due to Cyclone Gabrielle's damage and pandemic-r

Delhi Rains News Live Updates: Airlines including IndiGo and SpiceJet issue travel advisory as thunderstorm hits Delhi

Meet woman, one of world's youngest CEOs, who designed her first website at 6, has net worth of Rs 51 crore, now runs...

At the age of 6, she designed her first website, a simple one-page platform displaying the pictures of her family.

Do you want sexy bikini bod like Kiara Advani from War 2? Actress' nutrition coach REVEALS her beauty, diet, exercise secrets

Do you want to know the secret behind Kiara Advani's 'perfect bikini body' in War 2? Her nutrition coach, Nicole Linhares Kedia, shared it all. R

My FB page was hacked: Tej Pratap after viral post claims he was 'in relationship'

The post had drawn flak from social media users, many of whom reminded the 37-year-old politician of his marriage that took place with much fanfa

Incorrect to Describe it as 'Conflict in Kashmir': Jaishankar

It's very important to clarify because when you project it as a conflict, you're really putting the perpetrator and the victim, without meaning t

UPSC Prelims 2025 today: Exam timings, admit card, guidelines and what to carry

The UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2025 is being conducted today, May 25th, in two shifts across India. Candidates must carry their

Get on board with AI and make the most of it: Experts tell engineers

At YourStory's DevSparks summit, experts discussed practical ways in which developers can seize the AI advantage to heighten efficiency across de

Ukraine Says New Drone Attack on Kyiv, Warns of Missile Threat

The successive overnight attacks come even as Russia and Ukraine pursue the biggest prisoner swap since the start of Moscow's full-scale invasion

Delhi rains: IMD issues red alert; parts of city face severe waterlogging after heavy rains, thunderstorm

The IMD issued a red alert for Delhi and nearby areas, warning of strong thunderstorms, rain, and high-speed winds over the next two to three hou

Walmart calling people in office to fire them? Bengaluru techie makes big claim, says 'will live in fear for...'

While few companies fired without any prior notice, a Bengaluru techie described how she was called to Walmart' office just for a face-to-face fi

Overnight heavy rain batters Delhi-NCR, brings relief from scorching heat, triggers severe waterlogging

Earlier on Saturday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for Delhi and nearby areas, warning of strong thunderstorms, ra

Drive to Pluto would take 6000 years by car, still in our backyard: Know how big is space, 2 trillion galaxies, endless stars

The universe is unimaginably vast, with over 2 trillion galaxies and still expanding, far beyond human exploration.

Know why THIS UNESCO-listed Delhi iron pillar has stayed rust-free for 1600 years - IIT-Kanpur cracks the code

Qutub Minar's 1,600-year-old iron pillar remains rust-free due to high phosphorus content and ancient forge-welding techniques, revealed by a 200

GT vs CSK IPL 2025 Dream11 prediction: Fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XIs, pitch report for Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings

GT vs CSK Dream 11 Team - Check My Dream11 Team, Best Players' list, team news, and injury updates for match 67 between Gujarat Titans and Chenna

SRH vs KKR IPL 2025 Dream11 prediction: Fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XIs, pitch report for Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Kolkata Knight Riders

SRH vs KKR Dream 11 Team - Check My Dream11 Team, Best Players' list, team news, and injury updates for match 68 between Sunrisers Hyderabad and

'Made me feel like a prostitute': Miss England quits Miss World hosted in India, says Its outdated and exploiting

Milla Magee, the current Miss England, has withdrawn her name from the Miss World 2025 beauty pageant.

Does eating dark chocolate relieve period cramps? Expert explains

Many women have described this experience as feeling like being stabbed in different parts of the body.

'Want the world to understand that this is not a time for indifference but..': Shashi Tharoor

He delivered the remarks while speaking to the media outside the 9/11 Memorial. Tharoor said that the visit to the 9/11 memorial is a solemn remi

Heavy rain batters Delhi-NCR; flight operations disrupted, severe waterlogging reported

Delhi rains: Early Sunday morning, Delhi was hit by heavy rain and thunderstorms, causing temporary disruptions at Indira Gandhi International Ai

Nine dead in Colombia university outing bus accident

Road accidents are one of the main causes of death in Colombia, which averaged 22 traffic deaths per day in 2024

SpaceX launches Starlink 12-22 mission from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Amit terms ethical AI models as pillars of eGov

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 24: Amit Sharma, Secretary to the Government of Mizoram, Information & Communications Technology (ICT) and Coo

NHPC awarded with GEEF Global Environmental Excellence Company in Power Sector

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 24: NHPC, a Government of India Navratna Enterprise was today awarded the prestigious GEEF Global Environmenta

Statehood would be restored only by Parliament not NC or PDP: Sharma

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 24: Leader of Opposition and senior BJP leader Sunil Sharma today said that Statehood would be restored onl

Aijaz Kazmi, member DDC, others call on LG

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 24: Apni Partys State Incharge Trade Union and Provincial Secretary Aijaz Kazmi met Lieutenant Governor (LG

CS chairs SLSC meet, approves Rs 75.80 cr AAP for Watershed Development under PMKSY

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 24: The State Level Sanctioning Committee (SLSC) for the Watershed Development Component of Pradhan Mantri

Yousmarg to be developed as next Gulmarg: Rather

*Inaugurates Rs 1.88 cr PHC at Nagbal Excelsior Correspondent BUDGAM, May 24: Speaker, Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather

Sakeena distributes prosthetic aids, assistive devices among specially-abled persons

Excelsior Correspondent KULGAM, May 24: Minister for Social Welfare, Education and Health & Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo, today said that the

Natrang artist Supria Gorka wins National Scholarship Award

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 24: Supria Gorka, a promising young artist of Natrang brought laurels for the UT of Jammu & Kashmir by winning

Mysterious death of young woman sparks protest

Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, May 24: The mysterious death of a young woman sparked protest by the deceaseds relatives near Haya bridge in Bud

Blue light increases mutations in yeast DNA: IISER study

These effects of blue light exposure go beyond its known impact on sleep cycles and vision

India Inc's climate response: How top companies are safeguarding staff, operations from extreme weather

Indian companies are proactively adapting to increasingly frequent extreme weather events by implementing measures to protect their workforce and

J&Ks Anshuman selected for IOCL Divya Shakti Para-Athlete Scheme

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, May 24: Para Judoka Anshuman Sharma from Jammu & Kashmir has been selected for the prestigious IOCL Divya S

All-party delegation concludes Russia visit after discussing Indias anti-terrorism measures

MOSCOW, May 24: An Indian all-party parliamentary delegation on Saturday concluded its visit to the Russian capital after holding wide-ranging di

KFC records Rs 98.16 crore Net Profit, best-ever performance in history

CHENNAI, May 24 : Kerala Financial Corporation (KFC), the States premier development financial institution, has reported a record-breaking perfor

Udhampur girls shine in district-level sports meet

Excelsior Sports Correspondent UDHAMPUR, May 24: The District Youth Services and Sports (DYSS) Department Udhampur inaugurated the District-Level

Inter-Zonal District Level Sports competitions culminate

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, May 24: The Department of Youth Services and Sports, District Jammu, culminated the Inter-Zonal District Le

GCC nations showed marked shift in support for Indias counter-terrorism efforts: Indias Ambassador to UAE

DUBAI, May 24 : There has been a marked shift in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries stance on terrorism since the 2008 Mumbai attacks d

Senior Open Swimming Cship commences

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, May 24: The Senior Open Swimming Championship 2025 was inaugurated at Jodhamal Public School Swimming Compl

Buffalo Bandits make NLL history with MacKays MVP nod and Smiths explosive offense

Buffalo Bandits secured a thrilling victory against Albany FireWolves. They won 15-13, claiming their third straight National Lacrosse League tit

Hoax bomb calls create panic in Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam

One of the anonymous call was made from a stolen mobile phone in Maharashtra, say police

Antimalarial agents sidestep insecticide resistance by fighting parasite

Scientists are trying to block the transmission of malaria by going after the parasite rather than mosquitoes

Naraen Pranav wins air rifle bronze in Suhl World Cup

SUHL (GERMANY), May 24: Teenager Naraen Pranav won bronze in the mens 10m air rifle event to give India their fifth medal in the ongoing ISSF Jun

Ministers, BJP leaders to hold rallies with focus on Op Sindoor across country including J&K

One year of Modi 3.0 Govt *Caste Census decision also to be focal point Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, May 24: The Central Government and the BJP plan to

Over 2 years on, most deptts yet to establish Excellence Groups

Knowledge-sharing initiative remains on paper only Mohinder Verma JAMMU, May 24: Despite lapse of more than two years, most of the departments of

DGP for enhanced surveillance of yatra routes

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, May 24: Director General of Police (DGP) J&K, Nalin Prabhat, today directed the security forces to enhance surv

In Berlin, EAM called on new German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, held talks with FM Wadephul

NEW DELHI, May 24: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, who was visiting Germany, called on the new Chancellor Friedrich Merz, and held compr

Compassionate appointment not source of recruitment: HC

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, May 24: The High Court has set aside the single bench judgment directing for appointment of the next kins of a

All-party delegations will project Indias resolute approach to combating terrorism: MoS in MEA

NEW DELHI, May 24: The all-party delegations sent to different parts of the world will project Indias national consensus and resolute approach to

Whats your Plan B?

Uncertain about your career options? Low on self-confidence? This column may help

Does neurodegeneration start when blood vessels are damaged?

Despite decades of research, the precise mechanisms driving neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimers have remained elusive. Two studies publish

PM Modi urges states to unite as Team India for growth and development by 2047

Prime Minister Narendra Modi called on all states to collaborate with the Centre as Team India to speed up national growth and achieve a develope

Chinese Checkers: India's strategic message to Beijing with a road, port and fest in the east

On January 1, 2026, Arunachal Pradesh plans to host the Sunrise Festival in Dong village near the India-China-Myanmar border, featuring a mass Su

PSG win Coupe de France, but lose their secret weapon before Champions League Final

Paris Saint-Germain secured the Coupe de France title, defeating Lyon 3-0, but a pre-match setback occurred as Khvicha Kvaratskhelia was sideline

With books for company

For many a youngster, a visit to a library has been life-changing

Erdogan, Syria's Sharaa hold talks in Istanbul

The visit comes the day after U.S. President Donald Trump's administration issued orders that it said would effectively lift sanctions on Syria

The lengths to go for crisp clothes

Charting the transition from electric to charcoal iron boxes

How will land ports closure impact the region? | Explained

How will it affect Bangladeshs readymade garments sector? What about other sectors like agriculture? What are the exceptions to the May 17 order?

25 years of beekeeping in Jammu

Prof R.K. Gupta , Dr Devinder Sharma The historical roots of beekeeping in the Jammu region run deep. Indigenous species such as Apis dorsata, kn

No guarantee a horror comedy will work at box office, says Tusshar Kapoor

A film should offer a novel experience to audiences, regardless of genre, says actor Tusshar Kapoor, who is awaiting the release of his horror co

widening trade pacts does india stand to gain?

By Dhurjati Mukherjee The global trade scenario is complex and the situation is unlikely to improve shortly. With the US imposing tariff barrier

In praise of solitude

In a world that keeps shouting, Do more! Be more!, sitting quietly by oneself is a quiet rebellion

Cannes screening sparks new interest into Rays 1970 urban youth drama Aranyer Din Ratri

Prabhas Lahiri Fresh perspectives, deeper meanings and observations on Satyajit Ray s film Aranyer Din Ratri (Days and nights in the forest) come

A Unified Vision of the Self

Lt Gen Narendra Kotwal (Retd) Human existence, as commonly perceived, is structured like a triangle-composed of the body, the mind, and the intel

Soothing touch

Nurses empathise with patients, stand with them and listen to them

Sweet memories of summer vacations

Exploring the sprawling fields, picking the local fruits and swimming in the local ponds

Red Sox call up top prospect Marcelo Mayer for MLB debut after Bregman injury

Red Sox have called up top prospect Marcelo Mayer to the major league roster following an injury to star third baseman Alex Bregman. Mayer's prom

The comforting hill cuisine

In Uttarakhand, enjoy the local food while beholding the natural beauty

Starship Flight 9 Test: Will SpaceX be successful now? Heres launch date, time, site, Starship size, flight duration and how to watch live

SpaceX has scheduled the Starship Flight 9 launch for May 27. It will be the ninth test flight and the first to reuse the Super Heavy booster. Th

Djokovic clinches his 100th career singles title at Geneva Open

Novak Djokovic has finally clinched his 100th career singles title by beating Hubert Hurkacz to become the Geneva Open champion

Travellers difficult choices

Questions that many confront while planning a trip

Milans 2-0 win over Monza fails to silence furious fans, whos really in trouble?

AC Milan defeated Monza 2-0 in their final Serie A game. Rafael Leao and Brahim Diaz scored. The team finished ninth, missing European competitio

The English conundrum

The quirks of the language and the etiquette

Who is Rahm Emanuel, Barack Obamas ex-chief of staff, who could be Democratic candidate in 2028 US elections?

Nancy Pelosi, former House Speaker, says Rahm Emanuel might run for president in 2028. Emanuel has hinted at returning to public service but has

Cloudy Skies, Light Rain Blanket Hyderabad

The monsoon, which made landfall over Kerala on Saturday, eight days ahead of schedule, is expected to push earlier into Telangana too