May 26, 2026 2:21 PM

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At least 12 killed in Israeli airstrike on a village in eastern Lebanon

At least 12 people were killed in an Israeli airstrike on a village in eastern Lebanon late yesterday. The strike targeted the Bekaa Valley region amid intensified attacks by Israel against the Hezbollah militant group.   Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he had authorised stronger mili...

May 26, 2026 2:13 PM

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Khadi-Village Industries product sales cross Rs 1.87 lakh cr in FY26: KVIC

The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has achieved a historic milestone in the financial year 2025-26, recording a turnover of one lakh 87 thousand crore rupees. Addressing a press conference in New Delhi today, KVIC Chairman Manoj Kumar said that this milestone has been achieved under ...

May 26, 2026 1:25 PM

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On the Day of Arafat, India Stands Ready for Over 175,000 Hajj Pilgrims

Today marks the Day of Arafat, the holiest and most significant day of the annual Hajj pilgrimage.   Millions of Muslims from across the world gathered on the Plain of Arafat near Mecca to perform Wuquf, the central ritual of Hajj observed on the ninth day of Dhu al-Hijjah.   Pilgrims spent the day ...

May 26, 2026 12:41 PM

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US strikes Iran as Doha talks hang in the balance

Tensions between the United States and Iran have escalated after US forces carried out what Washington described as “self-defence strikes” in southern Iran, even as top Iranian officials held ceasefire talks in Doha. US Central Command said the strikes targeted missile launch sites and Iranian boats...

May 26, 2026 12:37 PM

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Norway Chess 2026: R Praggnanandhaa & D Gukesh win their opening matches 

The Norway Chess 2026 started with big action in Oslo. Indian players R Praggnanandhaa and D Gukesh both won their opening matches in Armageddon after draws in classical games.   Praggnanandhaa beat Wesley So in the tiebreak. Gukesh also won against Vincent Keymer. Keymer was close to winning in the...

May 26, 2026 11:52 AM

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Monsoon arrives early in Mizoram, IMD urges public vigilance

Monsoon has officially set in over Mizoram today, according to the India Meteorological Department, New Delhi. Officials have urged people across the state to remain alert as the rainy season begins.    The IMD said the monsoon has arrived six days earlier than usual this year in Mizoram, other Nort...