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Canada Lifts Sanctions on Syria, Following US

The moves come after HTS ousted former Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad last December and took control of the government

Every exam centre must pass the cleanliness test

Such venues must tick certain boxes. Sufficient lighting is a must, and fans are necessary. The structure cannot be dilapidated

Debris of a Dream: A Muslim Growing Up in the Shadow of Babri Masjid Demolition

From horrors of Babri demolition as a Muslim child to living in normalised hate - tales from a journalist's diary.

A Maha fall from grace

For years, Maharashtra had been held up as a model in governance, but the recent chaos during local polls and displays of defiance by Mahayuti co

Complaint Filed Against Aryan Khan for Allegedly Flashing Middle Finger at Bengaluru Pub

Complaint also stated public discomfort, embarrassment and emotional distress, adding that the incident portrayed Bengaluru in a poor light as a

'Asim Munir should be arrested than honoured': Former top Pentagon official says US should apologise to India over its actions

Former Pentagon official Michael Rubin advocates for Pakistan's designation as a state sponsor of terrorism. He also urges the United States to i

In UP, Cops Suspended For Dumping Unidentified Body In Another Area

Two police personnel including a sub-inspector and a home guard have been suspended for allegedly dumping an unidentified body in another area du

IndiGo flights to be cancelled on Saturday? CEO Pieter Elbers shares an update as airline faces massive crisis

IndiGo cancelled flights: Will IndiGo flights be cancelled on Saturday too? With IndiGo plunging into a massive crisis, airline CEO Pieter Elbers

Red Fort to host Unesco meet on protecting intangible heritage

The Red Fort in New Delhi will host the 20th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage, welcoming

Incredibly Proud of You: Deepika Hails Ranveer Singh-Starrer 'Dhurandhar'

Deepika also shared a series of pictures of her stunning look that she sported for the movie date with Ranveer.

12 Labourers From UP Stranded In Kyrgyzstan, Families Allege They Are Being Tortured

The Pilibhit district administration has sent a detailed report to the Uttar Pradesh Home Department regarding the case of 12 labourers from the

3I/ATLAS moving faster than human-made spacecraft? Here's complete truth, interstellar comet speed data, Juice probe observations and Jupiter path explained

3I/ATLAS moving faster than human-made spacecraft? The interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS moves on a hyperbolic path and will reach Jupiter long before

US President Donald Trump wins first FIFA Peace Prize after Noble Peace Prize snub, says, 'don't need prizes, need to save lives...'

US President Donald Trump has been named as the first winner of FIFA Peace Prize at the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington. FIFA President Gianni

Ukraine, US to Meet for Third Day, Agree Real Progress Depends on Russia

Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner have been meeting top Ukrainian negotiator Rustem Umerov and Andrii Hnato

Notable Early Reaction to Netflixs Deal to Acquire Warner Bros

Film and television industry entities including guilds and the lobbying group for movie theater owners criticized the deal, warning it would harm

U.S., Ukraine officials say they'll meet for third day after progress on creating a security framework

Officials largely have kept a lid on how the latest talks are going, though U.S. President Trump's initial 28-point plan was leaked

IndiGo chaos: Stranded passengers narrate painful wait as delays, cancellations persist

India, Russia fast forward

NEW DELHI: India and Russia on Friday unveiled an extensive plan to turbocharge their partnership, doubling down amid Western sanctions, even as

Pro-Khalistan Terrorist Group, Sikh Businessman Sanctioned In UK

The UK government has announced sanctions against a British Sikh businessman and a group associated with him in the first use of the country's 'D

School Holiday December 6: Schools to remain closed in THESE states today due to...; Check state-wise list here

Due to Cyclonic Storm Ditwah and a teachers' strike in Maharashtra, many schools in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Andhra Pradesh, and Maharashtra are c

Delhi airport issues BIG update on IndiGo, says flight operations returning to..., urges passengers to check status before leaving home

The Delhi Airport advisory stated that flight operations are now getting back to normalcy and advised passengers to check the status before leavi

IndiGo flight cancellations LIVE: IndiGo cancels over 1,000 flights to achieve reboot; Railways adds extra coaches to meet demand

The government has exempted IndiGo from meeting new rules until February 10

Charlie Kirk cares for Candace Owens clip resurfaces as she attacks Erika Kirk over TPUSA livestream dispute. Here's Owens claim, Blake Neff response

Charlie Kirk cares for Candace Owens clip resurfaces as she attacks Erika Kirk over TPUSA livestream dispute. A resurfaced clip of Charlie Kirk e

23 held in India Gate protest accused of assaulting police, outraging modesty of female staff, Delhi police tells court

The accused were identified on the basis of videos shot at the spot

Foreign medical graduates to protest against delay in issuing certificates

Good News for Kanpur-Lucknow residents: 63 km long six-lane expressway, to cut travel time between these two cities, check details here

The expressway, being built at a cost of approximately Rs 4700 crore, will significantly reduce travel time between the two cities. The expresswa

Indian Savoury Delights at Grand Rashtrapati Bhavan Banquet for Putin

A musical programme by the Rashtrapati Bhavan Naval Band, supported by classical instrumentalists, enriched the evening

Morning Digest: PM Modi likens India-Russia friendship to the pole star; draw held for FIFA 2026 World Cup, and more

Here is a select list of stories to start the day.

Broke, lonely, and 110 kg: Jobless 23-year-old finds no purpose in life; internet assures his realization is a great start and urges him to enjoy the beauty

A 23-year-old who described himself as broke, lonely, and 110 kg shared online that he feels he has no purpose, sparking an outpouring of support

What was Russian President Vladimir Putin served at state banquet at Rashtrapati Bhawan? Lavish MENU reveals, Jhol Momos, Kulfi, Laccha Parantha,...'

President Droupadi Murmu hosted a state banquet for Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, just before the latter concluded

27-Year-Old Delhi University Law Student Stabbed To Death: Cops

A 27-year-old Delhi University law student was allegedly stabbed to death following a quarrel with his relatives in south Delhi's Sangam Vihar on

Gold, silver prices today, December 6: Check city-wise rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata and more

On December 6, 2025, gold prices in India range from Rs 12,994 per 1 gram for 24K gold and Rs 11,911 per 1 gram for 22K gold. Silver is priced at

Delhi, Moscow vow to ramp up trade to $100bn by 2030

Def ties shift from buyer-seller roles to that of joint players

How Netflix won Hollywood's biggest prize, Warner Bros Discovery

Netflix has agreed to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery's TV, film studios, and streaming division for $72 billion, a deal that could reshape the gl

Erika Kirk wants women to stay at home and supports gun rights? Here's complete truth, online reactions and statement explained as debate grows after DealBook Summit remarks

Erika Kirk wants women to stay at home and supports gun rights? Her comments at the DealBook Summit led to online debate. Users questioned her vi

Under worlds glare, PM does balancing act on Russia war

Prime Minister Modi urged President Putin towards peace in Ukraine, emphasizing India's commitment to global welfare and a peaceful resolution. W

US Supreme Court to decide legality of Donald Trump's move to limit birthright citizenship

The Supreme Court will decide the legality of President Trump's directive to restrict birthright citizenship, a move that challenges the 14th Ame

Getting Back To Normalcy: Delhi Airport Issues Advisory Amid IndiGo Chaos

Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi issued a passenger advisory, assuring that Indigo flight operations are now steadily resuming after

Excessive conditions in public dealings must be set aside as illegal: SC

Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS erupting ice? Everything on the ice volcano claim, Hubbles odd anti-tail and Avi Loebs staggering interpretation

Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is generating buzz with new images and theories. Scientists are debating if it has ice volcanoes or is shedding debri

Honduran candidate calls foul on vote data after Asfura edges ahead

The run-up to the vote in the small Central American country had been rocked for months by allegations of fraud

Pregnant Sunali brought back to India with son

A pregnant woman and her son, detained as illegal immigrants and deported to Bangladesh, have finally returned to India after a six-month ordeal.

Cabbies double fares; pvt bus operators come to rescue

Rlys steps in amid crisis: Extra coaches, spl trains announced

Mass IndiGo cancellations see rival airline fares soar

Residents lament delay in construction of subway at Ambattur railway station

Residents complain that the project has been dragging on for several years; a Corporation official says the work has been temporarily halted due

IndiGo fiasco: Grounded by chaos, couple joins own reception online

IndiGo chaos forces govt to withdraw safety rule

The government has temporarily suspended new pilot duty time rules to ease IndiGo's widespread flight cancellations, aiming for normalcy by Decem

Punctuality Of Indian Railways Better Than Many European Nations: Minister

Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday told the Rajya Sabha that the overall punctuality of Indian Railways has significantly increased to

PM Modi: India-Russia friendship is like a guiding star

India and Russia have agreed on an Economic Cooperation Programme until 2030, aiming to boost bilateral trade to $100 billion within five years.

RBI cuts policy rate by 25 bps

The Reserve Bank of India cut its policy interest rate by a quarter-point, citing a 'Goldilocks' economy with low inflation and strong growth. Th

Junior Womens World Cup hockey: India blank Ireland 4-0

Purnima (42,58), Kanika Siwach (12) and Sakshi Rana (57) scored the goals for India at the Centro Deportivo de Hockey Csped, Estadio Nacional in

HC tells Bengal govt to pull out all stops ahead of Babri event

Calcutta High Court has ordered the Bengal government to prevent communal unrest in Murshidabad's Beldanga ahead of a suspended TMC MLA's controv

Gujarat farmer distress: Where cotton clouds hang heavy

Following heavy rainfall in October and the subsequent drop in the price of cotton, six farmers have died by suicide in Gujarat. The Union govern

Nirav Modis prison move creates complications for Bank of India trial in UK

LONDON, Dec 5 : Fugitive diamond merchant Nirav Modi, wanted in India to face fraud and money laundering charges, is forced to share a small pris

We can move, speak freely our biggest achievement: Abdullah

Some party leaders speaking against NC, Govt Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Dec 5: The National Conference (NC) president and former Chief Min

FIRs, tech hurdles, deadlines leave Noida BLOs gasping for breath

India, Russia explore cooperation on small modular reactors, floating nuclear power plants

NEW DELHI, Dec 5: Selection of a site for building a second nuclear power plant with Russian reactors in India and cooperation on small modular r

Budget 2026: What is Economic Survey and when is it presented?

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is expected to present the Union Budget for 2026-27 on February 1, 2026. Before the Budget, the government wi

Reimagining Learning Through Art at IIM Jammu

Brushstrokes of Change Prof. Shyam Narayan Lal pro@iimj.ac.in In contemporary higher education, a renewed emphasis on creativity, interdisciplina

CM pledges support to SKIMS for capital investment

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Dec 5: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today presided over the 43rd Foundation Day celebrations of the Sher-i-Kash

UTLBC holds mega facilitation camps to help citizens claim unclaimed financial assets

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Dec 5: In a major outreach initiative, J&K UTLBC today organised mega facilitation camps across Ramban, Kishtwa

LG inaugurates community halls, launches Nayi Chetna 4.0 campaign

Excelsior Correspondent ZANSKAR, Dec 5: The Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta today reaffirmed the UT Administrations unwavering comm

Doctrine of Atma Nirbhar-Bharat gets a boost

Ashwani Kumar Chrungoo ashwanikc2012@gmail.com The vision of Atma Nirbhar-Bharat (self-reliant India) was adopted by the government of India head

Patient from Bangladesh treated for abdominal cancer

Focus on Virat Purusha

India nears target but still bears 73% of South Asias malaria burden: WHO

India shoulders a significant malaria burden in Southeast Asia, despite regional progress. While cases have dropped dramatically, millions remain

CBI makes its first arrest in Odisha SI hiring scam

6ix9ine sentenced to 3 months in prison; his second return behind bars in just over a year

6ix9ine: Rapper Daniel Hernandez, known as 6ix9ine, will return to prison for three months. A federal judge handed down the sentence for violatin

Deadline ends today, no waqf registration extension: Rijiju

Main goal of BJP is to erase Nehru and his legacy: Sonia

Mobile phone import drops to 0.02 pc of local demand in 2024-25 from 75 pc in 2014-15

NEW DELHI, Dec 5 : Mobile phone imports in the country have become almost negligible at around 0.02 per cent of domestic demand in 2024-25 from 7

Bank of Baroda cut repo-linked interest rate, others to follow suit

NEW DELHI, Dec 5: Hours after the RBI slashed key policy rate, state-owned Bank of Baroda announced an interest rate cut on loans linked to repo

Seema Punia gets 16-month ban for failing dope test

Seema Punia's suspension came into force on November 10 the date of the decision by the Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel (ADDP) as per the update

India, Russia fertiliser firms ink pact to set up USD 1.2 bn greenfield urea unit

NEW DELHI, Dec 5 : Indias three fertiliser companies RCF, IPL and NFL on Friday signed an MoU with Russias Uralchem to set up a greenfield urea

Bankers say door open for more easing from RBI

MUMBAI, Dec 5 : Bankers said the RBIs 0.25 per cent rate cut on Friday leaves the door open for further easing to help strengthen the GDP growth

IMF exploring Cyclone Ditwah recovery support for Sri Lanka

COLOMBO, Dec 5: The IMF is exploring ways to support Sri Lanka in its recovery process following Cyclone Ditwah, which has caused widespread dest

2nd Federation Cup Lacrosse Cship begins

Excelsior Sports Correspondent KATRA, Dec 5: The 2nd Federation Cup Lacrosse Championship 2025 commenced at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Sports Complex

Saudi Arabia rolls over USD 3 bn deposits with Pakistan for another year

ISLAMABAD, Dec 5: Saudi Arabia has extended the maturity of its USD 3 billion deposit placed with Pakistans central bank for another year, contin

EU regulators hit Elon Musks X with 120 million euro fine for breaching blocs social media law

LONDON, Dec 5: European Union regulators on Friday fined Elon Musks social media platform X 120 million euros (USD 140 million) for failing to co

Shopian Idol Season-2 concludes

Excelsior Correspondent SHOPIAN, Dec 5: Grand finale of Shopian Idol Season-2 was held today at Government Degree College,Shopian marking the cul

Minister lays foundation stone for Nagbal Playfield at Ladoora

Excelsior Sports Correspondent BARAMULLA, Dec 5: In a significant step towards strengthening the sports infrastructure in north Kashmir, Minister

Senthilkumar, Anahat emerge champions in HCL Squash Indian Tour 4 in Chennai

World No. 46 Velavan beat rising Egyptian talent Adam Hawal 11-7, 11-9, 9-11, 11-4. Meanwhile, Delhi teenager Anahat, the world No. 29, edged out

UT Netball Championship 2025 commences

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 5: The UT Netball Championship 2025 began today at Dogra Ground, Shastri Nagar, Jammu, with great energ

Heritage School Jammu holds programme

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 5: Heritage School Jammu celebrated its outstanding academic achievers for the session 202425 with an elegant

Srinagar to host District Ball Badminton Cship

Excelsior Sports Correspondent SRINAGAR, Dec 5: The District Srinagar Ball Badminton Association, in collaboration with the J&K Ball Badminton As

Kashmirs Buddhist Legacy

The large-scale excavation at Zehanpora in Baramulla has opened a remarkable and unexpected chapter in Kashmirs civilisational history. The disco

Modi, Putin discuss ways to combat terror; condemn Pahalgam, Moscow attacks

Unveil measures to broaden trade, economic ties *Gita, Kashmiri Saffron PMs gifts to Russian Prez NEW DELHI, Dec 5:India and Russia on Friday cal

Survey of Uri rail line, doubling of Banihal to Baramulla line completed; DPR ready

Project sanctioning requires consultations: Vaishnaw *Jammu-Rajouri-Poonch rail track remains distant dream Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Dec 5: Railways