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Rise of Nationalism and Decline of Separatism

Pawan Sharma pawanjk2014@gmail.com A nation is not merely a collection of geographical boundaries. It is a living construct shaped by shared hist

Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 2 Finale Episode 8 release time and how to watch on Disney+ and Hulu for free: Global streaming timings for all regions, title and story direction

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Shaming the Dafli in JNU

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Supreme Court Declines To Interfere In Sameer Wankhede Promotion

The Supreme Court refused to interfere with the Delhi High Court's decision that upheld a ruling passed by the Central Administrative Tribunal (C

Trump says he won't attend emergency Paris meeting on Greenland called by Macron

Mr. Trump told reporters that he would not attend the meeting, in part because Mr. Macron would not be leading his country for much longer

Inner mind defines life

First thing I did after reaching space was to locate countries of my father, mother; I missed meeting Grp Capt Shukla on ISS who came after I left: Sunita Williams

Indian-American astronaut Sunita Williams, a record-holder for spacewalking, shared her experiences at the American Center in Delhi. She spoke ab

Russia, India have preliminary agreement on SJ-100 passenger plane sale: Official

MOSCOW, Jan 20: Russia and India have preliminary agreements on the purchase and localisation of Russian-made passenger aircraft SJ-100 and negot

Healthy competition over excellence, innovation among state legislatures needed: Om Birla

LUCKNOW, Jan 20: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday emphasised the need for healthy competition among state legislatures on parameters such as

6th Khelo India Winter Games 2026 inaugurated in Ladakh

*Ladakh has emerged as Indias hub for winter sports: LG Excelsior Sports Correspondent LEH, Jan 20: The 6th Edition of the Khelo India Winter Gam

Nitin Nabin will be my boss in party matters: Modi

PM lists achievements of 11 years *Cong won 400 seats in 1984, now yearning to cross 100 NEW DELHI, Jan 20: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today co

CS assesses progress of Rs 7,000 cr NABARD funded RIDF works

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 20: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a meeting of the High Powered Committee (HPC) of NABARD to rev

JKHPMC, Sarveshwar Foods to work for development of Basmati Rice Clusters

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 20: In a major initiative aimed at strengthening the Basmati rice value chain and enhancing farmers income, th

Aiming to blend Srinagars heritage with modern amenities: LG

Mission to protect soul of every City Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Jan 20: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today said that the newly redevel

China urges Taliban authorities to safeguard its nationals after Kabul restaurant blast

BEIJING, Jan 20: China on Tuesday urged the Taliban interim government in Afghanistan to take effective measures to ensure the safety of its nati

U.K. approves controversial plans for Chinese super embassy in London

The planning permission for the proposed construction at the20,000-square-metre site of the former Royal Mint Court near the Tower of London had

Huge investor interest in Beyond Bengaluru, were creating many more Bengalurus: Patil

NEW DELHI, Jan 20 : Asserting that there is a huge interest in Karnataka governments Beyond Bengaluru campaign, the states senior minister MB Pat

New BJP president Nitin Nabin offers prayers at temples, gurdwara in Delhi

NEW DELHI, Jan 20 : Newly elected Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief Nitin Nabin offered prayers at several prominent temples and gurdwara in Del

DGP reviews security ahead of R-day

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Jan 20: The Director General of Police, Nalin Prabhat, today chaired a comprehensive security review meeting at

Geopolitical fears drag Sensex below 83k pts

Mumbai, Jan 20: Equity benchmark index Sensex on Tuesday plunged over 1,000 points to sink below the 83,000 level due to widespread selloff track

Rupee hits record low of 90.97 against USD

MUMBAI, Jan 20: The rupee depreciated 7 paise to settle at a record low of 90.97 against the US dollar on Tuesday, pressured by strong dollar dem

ED writes to Tamil Nadu govt seeking FIR against minister

The Enforcement Directorate has urged the Tamil Nadu government to file an FIR against Minister KN Nehru, alleging Rs 366 crore in money launderi

JD Vance, US Second Lady Usha Say They Are Expecting Fourth Child

Vice President JD Vance and his wife, second lady Usha Vance, are expecting a son in late July, they announced in a social media post on Tuesday.

CAT quashes CBIC charges against Sameer Wankhede

The Central Administrative Tribunal has cleared IRS officer Sameer Wankhede of disciplinary charges. The tribunal found the charges framed by the

Sorkarini ragatgipa Community Integrated Skill Learning-ko Congress rachaka

SHILLONG: Skulrango class VI-oni class X-ona Meghalaya Cabinet-ni ragatgipa Community Integrated Skill Learning-ko Mongolbar salo, adokni Congres

Why One Year of Trump 2.0 Is Impacting How the World, and India, Views the US

According to the 2025 Democracy Perception Index, only 45% of nations had a positive view of the US last year.

GHADC-ni Members Hostel-o niam gri dongchakenga ine badi kaa

TURA: Tura-o donggipa Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC)-ni Members Hostel-o GHADC-o kam kaenggipa mitam manderang aro niamo onggijag

Illegal Migration Challenge

Illegal migration into Indias eastern border states, particularly West Bengal, is not a recent phenomenon. It has unfolded steadily over decades,

TRUMP LIVE | 'We will do something that': US President reveals his Greenland strategy

India Women to travel to South Africa for five-match T20I series

The series will open with two matches at Durban's Kingsmead on April 17 and 19 before moving to the DP World Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg fo

BBBP team visits GMC Rajouri, seeks justice for victim Azeem Akhtar

Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, Jan 20: To inquire about the health condition of Azeem Akhtar, a 45-year-old woman, who was found tied up in a p

BJP castigates Mufti for demanding divisional status to Doda, Rajouri, Poonch

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Jan 20: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and spokesperson Altaf Thakur today launched a sharp attack on Peop

2-day Mahayagya for salvation of sacred fish of Martand springs concludes

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 20: A two-day Mahayagya in accordance to Vedic traditions was solemnly organised at the Community Centre, Muth

CUJ organizes panel discussion on Education for Man Making

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 20: The Department of Educational Studies, Central University of Jammu organised a panel discussion on Educati

BJP condemns Mehboobas divisive, communal politics

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 20: Bharatiya Janata Party today said that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president, Mehbooba Mufti has on

DDC Shopian presides over JJM review meeting

Excelsior Correspondent SHOPIAN, Jan 20: District Development Commissioner (DDC) Shopian, Shishir Gupta today presided over a review meeting of t

Car catches fire in Samba, inmates manage to escape

Excelsior Correspondent SAMBA, Jan 20: A private car on way from Kathua to Jammu suddenly caught fire on Jammu-Pathankot National Highway at Ghag

Centre for Distance & Online Education in JU signs MoU with NIELIT

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 20: The Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE), University of Jammu, has signed a Memorandum of Under

Vinod Tawde to be BJP's Kerala poll in-charge

Kostoulas's late overhead kick rescues point for Brighton in 1-1 draw with Bournemouth

The 18-year-old Greece international received a knock-down from Jan Paul van Hecke, chested the ball up in the air and then executed a perfect bi

Congress slams BJP: You pick president first, then say theres a poll

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's use of the term 'urban Naxals' has drawn sharp criticism from the Congress party. The Congress pointed out that th

'Greenland at any cost? Even quitting NATO on the table?': Trump grilled as US-Europe tensions spike

Rule change: Lok Sabha MPs can mark attendance only from their seats

Lok Sabha MPs must now mark attendance from their designated seats during functioning hours, a change effective from the upcoming Budget session.

Osaka opens 'jellyfish season' with stylish win at Australian Open

Unbowed by Osaka's firepower, Ruzic had her own designs on Grand Slam success, and lit up the arena with an array of sparkling winners to force a

On Day 1, Nitin Nabin targets rivals in poll-bound TN

Nitin Nabin, in his first address as BJP national president, urged party workers to defend Sanatan faith and its legacy, stating that parties opp

SIR: WB deadline may be extended by 10 days

The Rookie Season 8 Episode 3 release time and how to watch on ABC and Hulu: When will next episode air? Here's episode title, cast and plot

The Rookie Season 8 Episode 3 release time and how to watch details when the new episode airs on ABC, when it streams on Hulu, cast details, plot

Police summonses to journos a 'new low', say J&K parties

Political parties have strongly criticized police actions against Kashmiri journalists. They describe the summoning of reporters and demands for

EC in SC: Art 324 needs to be read as including power of SIR

Amelia Valverde appointed as Indian senior women's football team coach

Valverde, 39, has joined the Indian camp in Antalya where the Blue Tigresses are preparing for the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026, schedule

Will not bow to ICC pressure on T20 WC participation: Bangladesh government adviser

BCB wants to play each of the four group stage matches in Sri Lanka, where the marquee India-Pakistan clash will also be held as per the mutually

Time spent together 65 days; legal battle: 13 yrs & 40 cases

Trump Considers Role In Venezuela For Opposition Leader Machado

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he was considering involving Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado in some capacity in her cou

Leopards Sightings Trigger Panic On UdayagiriBandaganipalli Ghat Road

According to reports, the big cat had been spotted late on Monday night by passing motorists. Several motorists slowed down or halted their vehic

Goddess Parameswaris Self-Sacrifice Celebrated As State Festival

The disclosure in this regard has been made by Water Resources minister Nimmala Ramanaidu who, along with his wife Surya Kumari and Achanta MLA P

Panama firm in SC over duty-free outlets in Noida International Airport

Surya seeks redemption as India start NZ T20 series

World Cup Beckons But Captain Has Questions to Answer Match starts 7 pm IST Nagpur, Jan 20: Skipper Suryakumar Yadav would want the attacking bat

Government advises kin of Indian officials in Bangladesh to return

In response to escalating anti-India protests and potential violence in Bangladesh, India has advised families of its diplomats and officials sta

Bracewell to be monitored during T20I series

New Delhi, Jan 20: New Zealand coach Rob Walter said all-rounder Michael Bracewells participation in the five-match T20I series against India is

T20Is against India perfect prep for World Cup: Ferguson

Christchurch, Jan 20: New Zealand pacer Lockie Ferguson said the five-match T20I series against India, beginning on Wednesday, offers a perfect p

Want Daryl to replicate his ODI form in T20Is, says Santner

Nagpur, Jan 20: New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner said he expects Daryl Mitchell to carry his dominant ODI form into the shortest format when

Monkey pox strain links Kerala cases to foreign travel: Study

A groundbreaking genetic study in Kerala has identified a more aggressive Mpox variant, Clade Ib, linked to international travel and ongoing huma

India gifts first tranche of 60 pick-up vehicles to Nepal for March 5 polls

The vehicles and other supplies gifted by India are part of the support requested by the Nepal government

No specific deadline was given: BCB rejects ICC ultimatum claim

Dhaka, Jan 20: The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has categorically rejected claims that the International Cricket Council (ICC) has set January

BCCI to simplify central contracts by removing A+ category

New Delhi, Jan 20: The BCCI is set to streamline the players central contracts by doing away with the A+ category introduced back in 2018. As per

India eves to travel to SA for five T20Is

Johannesburg, Jan 20: Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Tuesday announced that they will host India in a five-match T20 International series, beginni

Trump Says Wouldn't Join Paris G7 Meeting Suggested By Macron

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he would not attend an emergency meeting of G7 nations to discuss the war in Ukraine that was proposed

BCCI bags Rs 270 cr AI sponsorship deal for IPL

New Delhi, Jan 20: The BCCI has secured a lucrative Rs 270 crore sponsorship deal from Googles AI platform Gemini ahead of the 2026 Indian Premie

VPP: Modified version of ILP misleading

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 20: VPP Supremo Ardent M Basaiawmoit on Tuesday said the people have been misled through what he described as a mod

Crackdown in Jowai forces 18 Bdeshi nationals out of hiding

Our Bureau SHILLONG/JOWAI, Jan 20: An intensifying police crackdown in Jowai forced 18 Bangladeshi nationals out of hiding in the early hours of

JACs To Inspect AP Educational Institutions, Hostels To Ensure Students Well-Being

The directive has come after Health minister Satya Kumar Yadav held a review meeting with officials and called for coordination among all stakeho

Quote of the day by Merton Miller: 'To beat the market youll have to invest serious bucks to...' - investment lessons and wealth quotes by Nobel prize-winning economist Merton Miller

Quote of the day by Merton Miller: Nobel laureate Merton Miller emphasized that outperforming the market requires significant investment in uniqu

Man Sentenced To 20 Years For Exploiting Minor Girl

Providing details, SP A.R. Damodar said the Vizianagaram POCSO Special Court delivered the verdict on Tuesday, just over a year after the case ha

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Stone Thrown During Parents' Fight Kills 4-Year-Old Son; Case Filed: Cops

A quarrel between a couple turned fatal when a stone thrown during the fight accidentally hit their 4-year-old son, killing him, police said on T

Numerology reveals your luckiest months of 2026 based on the sign you follow

Discover your luckiest months in 2026 with numerology. Your Life Path Number reveals opportune times for romance, career, and personal developmen

Fathers liver donation gives new lease of life to Uzbek infant

Police book JMI prof. for casteist slurs, staffers assault

MCD to fix 1,000 km of damaged roads to curb dust pollution

Murder witness shootout case: Rachnas daughters fear for lives; police protection to continue

CM Tells Cadre To Ignore Inimical Elements Among Allies

Speaking at the DMK district secretaries meeting on Tuesday, he said that since the DMK was the only strong party that was a worthy opponent to t

CEO of real estate firm arrested amid outrage over Noida techies drowning

SIT team to submit report within five days; eyewitnesses claim that despite repeated pleas, police and rescue teamsarrived late and failed to act

Netflix is a joke fest 2026: Top comedians, big shows, and special events announced

Netflix Is a Joke Fest returns to Los Angeles in May with a full week of comedy events. Big-name comedians, special shows, music nights, and trib

Ban on entry of trucks lifted as air quality improves marginally in city

Student held for carrying pistol to a Delhi school

Government shutdown looms: Congress unveils massive federal funding bill ahead of January 30 deadline

Federal government funding: Lawmakers have unveiled a comprehensive bipartisan funding bill to avert a government shutdown, ensuring federal agen

After 'lynching', tension in Assam's Kokrajhar & Chirang; net suspended

Tension grips Kokrajhar and Chirang districts in Assam following a mob attack. One person died and four were injured on suspicion of cattle theft

PM Modi Sanctions 2 Lakh Ex Gratia For Kin Of 45 Victims Killed In Medina Bus Fire

The lone survivor will get an ex gratia of 50,000. The ministry of external affairs asked the state government to collate and share victims and f

Smart Ration Cards: High Court Clears Way for Tender, Upholds Rejection of Bidder Over Missing Security Features

The dispute related to a tender notification issued by the civil supplies department on March 10, 2025, for the procurement of approximately one

Enhancing China-India youth ties

Bilaterally and internationally, mutual understanding and friendly exchanges of the youth play a vital role in the healthy development of ties