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India saved its tigers. Now big cats are running out of room

US Sees Record Investment as Domestic Products Face No Tariffs: Trump

He said companies are establishing factories and businesses across the United States at a level never seen before

128 journalists killed worldwide in 2025: press group

The International Federation of Journalists said that across the globe, 533 journalists were currently in prison a figure that has more than dou

'China's claim as baseless as Trump's ceasefire talk'

India has firmly rejected China's claim of mediating its conflict with Pakistan. New Delhi reiterated that military action ceased after a request

Prana Air is helping citizens understand the air they are breathing with data and devices

New Delhi-based Prana Air provides air-quality monitoring hardware and real-time data on the kind of air people are breathing in their neighbourh

AI is not just for OEMs: How startups are democratising auto intelligence

Advanced diagnostics and AI-driven intelligence are no longer confined to automotive giants. They are reaching small garages, Tier II and Tier II

Gold, silver prices today, January 1, 2026: Check city-wise rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata and more

On January 1, 2026, gold prices in India range from Rs 13,488 per 1 gram for 24K gold and Rs 12,364 per 1 gram for 22K gold. Silver is priced at

Stock Market Live Updates 1 January 2026: Stock to buy today: Petronet LNG

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: The stock of Petronet LNG has been consolidating since August. It has been oscillating between 266 and 285. But

Outlook 2026: Indias oldest, youngest, biggest unicorns likely to go public

For nearly three years now, Indias startup ecosystemonce celebrated as the worlds third-largest startup and unicorn markethas faced a series of u

Key Hizbul conspirator gets life term

From Delhi to Bengaluru, India Celebrates New Year 2026 With Fireworks

In Goa, dazzling fireworks illuminated the night sky as locals and tourists gathered at popular party hubs to usher in the New Year

Madhya Pradesh HC upholds 20-year RI for man who married survivor

The Madhya Pradesh High Court upheld a Pocso court's 20-year sentence for a man who had a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old, despite their s

World Welcomes 2026 with Fireworks After Year of Trump and Turmoil

In Sydney, partygoers paused for a minute of silence to remember the victims of the mass shooting on Bondi Beach before fireworks lit up the skie

India's financial system can handle shocks, but long-term outlook hazy, RBI's report says

The report flagged risks from geopolitical tensions and trade disruptions, which could trigger exchange rate volatility, dampen trade flows, redu

SC handled 75k cases in 2025; unmatched by any top court

Chief Justice Surya Kant has introduced a new system to prioritize cases for the disadvantaged. Petitions from disabled individuals, acid attack

Monthly horoscopes for January 2026: Which zodiac signs have the most favorable career prospects this month?

January 2026 begins with career resets, emotional clarity, and financial planning opportunities for all signs. Mercury moves into Capricorn, boos

Earthlife is made of space stuff, studies of asteroid Bennu hint

Analyses of OSIRIS-REx samples from Bennu show the asteroid carries ribose, glucose, amino acids, and nucleobases; the discovery also includes ni

New Year in pictures: World welcomes 2026

Over 3,000 police deployed for new year celebrations in Vellore, nearby districts

A 30-member police team conducted a combing operation in Yelagiri Hills on Wednesday to prevent any untoward incidents during new year celebratio

Sex systems drive faster mitochondrial evolution in many insects

The results of a new study show how the way a species produces its males and females can shape the path of mitochondrial evolution, revealing an

Macron wants to ban under-15s from social media from September 2026: reports

President Emmanuel Macron has often pointed to social media as one of the factors to blame for violence among young people

Pragati-led ecosystem accelerated projects worth Rs 85 lakh crore in 10 years: PM Modi

Prime Minister Modi highlighted Pragati's role in accelerating over Rs 85 lakh crore in projects over a decade, signifying a governance transform

B-town bids adieu to 2025

Kareena Kapoor Khan has taken to her social media account to reflect on the year 2025, which she called tough for her and her entire family. Shar

Cinema stars we lost in 2025

IN MEMORIAM Dharmendra, Asrani, Manoj Kumar, Kamini Kaushal 2025 was the year that Indian cinema lost some of its brightest and best, those who h

Celebs who embraced parenthood

Before we bid adieu to 2025, lets take a look at the new mommies and daddies of tinsel town. Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani In July, Sidharth

A prayer to Lord Murugan

PHDCCI submits suggestions on Industrial Policy amendments

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 31: PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) Jammu & Kashmir Chapter, participated in a virtual meeting w

SEM tech to boost pashmina authenticity testing

Nawshaba Iqbal Srinagar, Dec 31: The Handicrafts and Handloom Department, Kashmir, is set to introduce Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) technol

Littered stretch of Kovalam beach stands in stark contrast to adjacent Blue Flag beach

Trump says he's dropping push for National Guard in Chicago, LA and Portland, Oregon, for now

The President has made a crackdown on crime in citiesa centerpiece of his second term and has toyed with the idea ofinvoking the Insurrection Act

One of the hope ahead?

Year of Disappointment Gone B L Saraf bushanlalsaraf@gmail.com Year, 2025 is on the way out : 2026 A D is knocking at the door . It is appropriat

Fifty years ago | BARC isolates and purifies curium-242

61 Years of Trust

As Daily Excelsior enters its 62nd year of uninterrupted journalistic service, the moment transcends ceremonial commemoration. It stands instead

Wealth quote of the day by Jeff Bezos: Your margin is my opportunity. What is Bezoss Regret Minimization Framework the decision framework behind a $2.5 trillion global powerhouse

Wealth quote of the day by Jeff Bezos: Your margin is my opportunity. For more than three decades, Jeff Bezos has reshaped how wealth is created,

20th National Matsogi-Do Cship concludes

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 31: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, today

J&K gets Rs 1430 cr Central fund for damaged public infra

Centres relief on MHA recommendations Will help in UTs preparedness for future Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 31: The Central Government has

EAM Jaishankar hands over PM Modis letter to BNPs Tarique Rahman

DHAKA, Dec 31 : External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday handed over to Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader Tarique Rahman a let

U.S. military strikes three more alleged drug boats, killing three and possibly leaving survivors

The military said three people were killed when the first boat was struck, while people in the other two boats jumped overboard and distanced the

Bengal crushes J&K by 9 wkts in Vijay Hazare Trophy

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 31: Bengal produced a commanding performance against Jammu and Kashmir in a Vijay Hazare Trophy encount

Dr Jitendra convenes year-end Hindi Advisory Committee meeting, underscores Indias multilingual ethos

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Dec 31: Under the chairmanship of Dr Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science

Airlines list 2026 plans: Air India to bring back first 2 Boeing 787-8, IndiGo to induct Airbus A321XLR

MUMBAI, Dec 31: Two major domestic carriers Air India and IndiGo on Wednesday unveiled their plans for 2026 with Tata Group-owned Air India sayin

PM Modi stresses reform, perform, transform mantra at 50th PRAGATI meeting

NEW DELHI, Dec 31 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday stressed on the mantra of reform, perform and transform at the 50th meeting of PRAG

Budget session proposed from Feb 2, Cabinet to take call soon

Likely to be held in 2 parts due to Ramzan Budget to be passed before Feb 20 Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Dec 31: The Government is set to advance budge

Assam-TN in girls, Raj-UP in boys enter finals in National Roll Ball Cship

J&K Girls eliminated in Quarterfinals Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 31: The J&K girls Roll Ball team showcased remarkable skill and d

Fresh snowfall on J&Ks higher reaches, fog continues in Jammu

Air, train traffic hit; 4 flights cancelled Gopal Sharma/ Fayaz Bukhari JAMMU/SRINAGAR, Dec 31: While fog continued to hit air, train and vehicul

LG, CM greet people on New Year

Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, Dec 31: The Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has greeted the people on the eve of the New Year 2026. In a message,

A hundred years ago | New Governor for French India

ILP gita dakgipa niamrangko HYC jegala

ILP-kon chugimik ragatchina dabia SHILLONG: Gital ragatgipa Immigration & Foreigners Act 2025-o Inner Line Permit (ILP) gita dakgipa niamrangko o

Police recover 200 smartphones worth Rs 50 lakh in Jammu

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 31: Police here today claimed to have successfully recovered and returned 200 lost and stolen smartphones to t

Sunil Prajapati calls on MoS Nimuben Bambhaniya

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 31: To discuss the public issues related to the long-pending bifurcation and revision of Ration Cards in J&K U

Mlaya adokan Bdesh-ni manderangna katnapram ongani chol donga: KSU

SHILLONG: Bangladesh asongo sosojengjeng ongengani gimin Meghalaya adokko manchape salgro salaramni pilak adokrangnan kenchakna nangani ongengon,

Central Library of SKUAST Jammu starts Heritage Section

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 31: The Central Library at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu today ma

Ramban reels under medical staff, power shortage

Trauma Centre lying nearly defunct Excelsior Correspondent RAMBAN, Dec 31: Entire Ramban district including Gool and Banihal Sub Divisions are re

State names awardees of Police Pathakams

3-day course for mediators, advocates concludes

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU/SRINAGAR, Dec 31: Under the visionary stewardship of Chief Justice, High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, Arun

NE-ko Bdesh-o napatna kamikkenataniko nome rajachina NPP didia

SHILLONG: India asongni salgro salaram adokrangko Bangladesh asongni bak ongatna gita kamikkenataniko nome rajachina aro iani bidingo gisik nangb

Houses for poor in Telangana took shape in 2025

Housing dept to bring out policy for LIG and MIG

SWWA extends support to Home for the Aged & Infirm

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 31 : Reflecting their commitment towards the welfare and well-being of senior citizens, a team from Sandiksha

Dr Gautam delivers lecture on mgmt of dental hypersensitivity

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 31: Dr Gautam Sharma, Consultant Dentistry, University of Jammu and former president, Indian Dental Associatio

2026-o bilsi 53-na gimagimin somoirangko taripilna nanggen: Jemino

SHILLONG: Meghalaya adokni batanggimin bilsi 53-na janggi tanganiko gimagimin somoi ine United Democratic Party (UDP)-ni gitcham general secretar

CCICE CB holds cyber awareness programme

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 31: Cyber Crime Investigation Centre of Excellence, Crime Branch, Kashmir conducted a cyber awareness programm

MLA Katra, DDC Chairman Reasi inaugurate road

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 31: The long-awaited road project connecting Sujandhar to Ratnote via Gabbar Sarote was formally inaugurated t

Hyderabad Lab Plays Key Role In Pralay Missiles Launch

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) said the launches, conducted around 10.30 am as part of user evaluation trials, met all

Fervour marks Vaikunta Dwadasi celebrations

Scores of pilgrims took a holy dip in the temple pushkarini

Unnao rape case breaks everyones heart

Editor, There are some stories that persistently haunt our minds, no matter how much time passes. The Unnao rape case is certainly one of them. J

2026: Hope Springs Eternal

Pessimism and gloom marred the last few days of the outgoing year 2025 with news of the death of Anjel Chakma an MBA student in Dehra Dun in what

Meghalaya in 2025: Between Strain and Strength Remembering a Year, Welcoming a New Beginning

By Jairaj Chhetry There is a quiet saying often heard in the hills: Every year teaches its own lesson; wisdom lies in learning it. For Meghalaya,

Youtuber Booked For Outraging Religious Feelings

Police has summoned Anvesh to appear before the investigation officer for questioning on his delivering and broadcasting controversial comments.

God Did Not Give David a Crown, He Gave Him Goliath

By Roy Kupar Synrem When God wanted to make a King out of David, He did not give him a crown; He gave him Goliath. This truth speaks directly to

Indore Water Contamination: Death Toll Rises to 8; High Court Seeks Status Report

The deaths of three people due to water contamination have so far been confirmed officially.

Threat Messages Found On Abandoned Car Outside Rauts Residence

A car was spotted outside the MPs bungalow around 4 p.m

ED recovers Rs 5 crore cash, suitcase full of jewellery from premises linked to 'gangster' Inderjit Yadav

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has recovered over Rs 5 crore in unaccounted cash, Rs 8 crore in gold and diamond jewellery, and property docume

Temple Reforms Aim To Restore Heritage, Livelihoods: Minister

The state governments reforms aim to ensure ritual continuity, economic security and cultural pride

Video : 3rd Hindu Shot and Killed In Bangladesh

In just two weeks, three Hindu men have been killed in separate incidents the latest being Bajendra Biswas, a Hindu officer with Bangladeshs par

Health on Wheels for Chhattisgarh Tribals

The mobile medical units were launched under the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN) scheme.

Arsenal beat Aston Villa 4-1 to end year as Premier League leaders

London, Dec 31: Arsenal ensured it will end the year top of the Premier League after beating Aston Villa 4-1 at home in a powerful statement win

Hyderabad Ushers In New Year With Quiet Resolve, Peace

Rigid resolutions are giving way to gentler planning tools. Vision boards, journalling sessions, and habit trackers are finding favour, especiall

Govt bans high-dose nimesulide painkiller pills citing health risk

Africa Cup of Nations: Tanzania, Tunisia complete last 16 line-up

Rabat (Morocco), Dec 31: Tanzania and Tunisia secured the last two available spots in the Africa Cup of Nations last 16, completing the lineup be

12 cheetah cubs born in MP's Kuno park in 2025; three of them died, total animal count at 30

Six cheetahs, including three cubs, died during the year

Not Fireworks, Stars Light Up New Year in Vizag Fishing Colony

Fisherfolk in Vizag ring in New Year by gazing at stars

Muslim Society Blames ESI For Reimbursement Delays

Raising the issue, M. S. Farooq, advocate and general secretary of the All India Muslim Educational Society (AIMES), Telangana and Andhra Pradesh

Americans could get $2,200 child tax credit checks in 2026 one simple form required

Americans can claim up to $2,200 per child in 2026 using one simple Form 1040. Additional Child Tax Credit offers up to $1,700 for qualifying dep

Ex-Bengal party chief Ghosh back in BJP spotlight

Dilip Ghosh's return to party meetings during Amit Shah's Kolkata visit signals a potential larger role for the former Bengal BJP chief. However,

Usher In New Year with 'Dravidian Pongal', Greets CM

Apart from the sporting events, competitions on arts and literature would also be part of the Equality Pongal that would begin with the New Year

Won't tolerate intimidation of staff by political workers, says EC

The Election Commission has issued a stern warning against the intimidation of electoral staff by political workers, vowing stringent action. Fol

Thousands bid emotional adieu to Khaleda Zia

Dhaka, Dec 31: Hundreds of thousands of people on Wednesday bid an emotional farewell to former prime minister and BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia, w

Zohran Mamdani Will Be Sworn In As Mayor On A Quran, A First in New York City History

He'll be the first Muslim, first South Asian and first African-born person to hold that position

Sarfaraz stars as Mumbai win

Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 Group C Jaipur, Dec 31: Sarfaraz Khan ended 2025 with a magnificent 75-ball 157 studded with 14 sixes as Mumbai inche

2025: A turbulent year for Mlaya

From political churn and lingering controversies to natural disasters and a high-profile murder that drew national attention, 2025 kept Meghalaya