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Modern core library for minerals to be set up in Rajasthan

An analysis of other techniques and systems for core preservation will also be carried out along with the preparation of a blueprint for scientif

Actor Ashish Vidyarthi, wife injured in accident

In a social media post, he said he received minor injuries while his wife, Rupali Baruah, was under observation

Gold, silver prices today, January 4, 2026: Check city-wise rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata and more

On January 4, 2026, gold prices in India range from Rs 13,621 per 1 gram for 24K gold and Rs 12,486 per 1 gram for 22K gold. Silver is priced at

Morning Digest: Venezuelas Maduro arrives in U.S. after capture; Supreme Court to pronounce verdict in bail pleas of Umar Khalid, others on Jan 5, and more

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

MEA Advises Indians to Avoid Non-Essential Travel to Venezuela

The advisory comes after Venezuelas President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were captured in Caracas and flown out of the country

Where does India stand on acid attacks? | Explained

What is survivor and social activist Shaheen Malik fighting for? What happened to her case in court? How many cases were reported in 2023, the la

Despite backlash on use of Punjabi music, Babbulicious remains unfazed

A Punjabi pop song by Toronto-based artist Babbulicious became the unlikely soundtrack to New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani's inauguration, creating

Heavy rain, high tides cause flooding along stretch of Northern California

No injuries were reported but authorities were called to assist when cars got stuck in floodwater as high as three and four feet (1.1 and 1.2 met

'Chinese peptides' are the latest biohacking trend in the tech world

Tech professionals are embracing unapproved Chinese peptides for weight loss, fitness, and productivity. These substances, often sourced directly

Rahul Gandhi on a visit to Vietnam to be 'guest' of anti-India people: BJP

The BJP had recently alleged that the Congress leader had a meeting with enemies of India during his visit to Germany

What went wrong with a rabies vaccine batch? | Explained

Has the problem been rectified? Should patients repeat the doses?

Uttar Pradesh gangster 'under threat' posts live videos

Gangster Haji Firoz Khan staged a dramatic protest, chaining himself and rigging a noose at his home, claiming an immediate threat from Uttar Pra

5-year-old abducted, gangraped & thrown off building dies, 2 held

A horrific incident unfolded in Bulandshahr where a five-year-old girl was allegedly abducted and sexually assaulted by two men. The perpetrators

Why Indias Digital Health Stack Must Be Designed Like a Public Good

Dr. Piyush Singla Indias digital health ambitions are both timely and necessary. The Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) has laid the foundati

Chhamb Border Villages Long Wait for Homecoming

The Homeland Beyond the Gate Dr Vikas Sharma drvikassharma20202020@gmail.com There are places that never find space in travel brochures or televi

New Year Resolution Discovering the True Meaning of Happiness

MAAster G As we know, we are celebrating the New Year. One year has passed, and we are entering a new one. There is celebration everywhere. But g

Rajasthan ATS detains cleric for anti-national activities

Rajasthan's Anti-Terrorism Squad detained a 45-year-old cleric from Uttar Pradesh in Jaisalmer's Kuriyaberi village, near the India-Pakistan bord

New Year resolutions for Dogras

Ashok Sharma ashoksharma23may@gmail.com The New Year is not only the beginning of another calendar year; it is also a time to pause, reflect and

Jammu and Kashmir Road Ahead in 2026

Taresh Gupta tareshgupta042@gmail.com As Jammu and Kashmir enters the year 2026, the region stands at a decisive stage in its journey of developm

The Paradox of Plenty

Adhiraj Verma From Scarcity to Surplus I was recently thinking about how far weve come as a country since the 1990s. LPG not the gas cylinder, b

Britain and France conduct joint airstrike on suspected ISIS arms cache in Syria

The operation used Typhoon FGR4 jets and Paveway IV guided bombs, supported by a Voyager refuelling tanker.

Vague claims against in-laws insufficient for prosecution: Karnataka HC

Following BCCI diktat, KKR releases Mustafizur Rahman amid Indo-Bangla tensions

GUWAHATI, Jan 3: Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman has been released by IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders after being instructed to do so by t

Rana reviews PHE, Irrigation and Forest sector works in Kalakote-Sunderbani

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 3: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, today conducte

Rs 30,000 cr to be invested in 5 years for pan India forensic labs network: Shah

NEW DELHI, Jan 3 : Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said the government will create such a system by 2029 wherein the entire judicial pr

Foreign Office criticises EAM Jaishankar for his remarks about Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Jan 3: Pakistan on Saturday criticised External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar for his remarks about the country, claiming that the com

Venezuelas Maduro arrives in New York after U.S. capture: reports

The leftist leader was expected to be flown by helicopter to New York City, where he faces drug trafficking charges

Yawer Hassans 85 in vain as UP thumps J&K by 58 runs

Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 3: Uttar Pradesh produced a dominating all-round performance to defeat Jamm

BJP holds review meeting of Nowshera, Poonch, Rajouri

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 3: J&K BJP president and MP (Rajya Sabha), Sat Sharma CA, Leader of Opposition in J&K Legislative Assembly, Su

Drug addiction triples in last 3 years in Kashmir: Div Com

Fayaz Bukhari Srinagar, Jan 3: The drug addiction in J&K has escalated sharply, with addiction levels nearly tripling over the past three and a h

Valley Stars, Royal Goodwill advance to SFs of JKPL

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 3: The Quarter-Finals of Jammu Kashmir Premier League (JKPL) 202526 witnessed thrilling cricket at Univ

LG unveils The Last Dose

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 3: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday unveiled the poster of The Last Dose, an awareness film on drug

Vaishnaw inspects Vande Bharat sleeper train at New Delhi Railway Station

NEW DELHI, Jan 3: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday said the new-generation Vande Bharat sleeper train would have improved amenities

Buddhas relics not merely artefacts, but part of revered heritage: PM

Returning to India after over 125 years NEW DELHI, Jan 3: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated an exposition of sacred ancient ge

Russia condemns US military strikes on Venezuela, calls it violation of international law

MOSCOW, Jan 3: Russia has sharply criticised the reported U.S. military strikes on Venezuela, calling it a clear violation of international law a

After ousting Maduro, Trump commits to another foreign policy project

Analysts say the move signals a bold, high-risk expansion of Trumps unilateral approach to global affairs.

Being on waitlist does not guarantee hiring, says Allahabad high court

The Allahabad High Court ruled that waitlisted candidates do not have an absolute right to appointment, and waitlists cannot exist indefinitely.

The heat is rising

Climate change is a strange beast for at least two reasons. The first is, the victim is also the perpetrator; the other is that independent victo

Bombay HC-ni judge-ko Mlaya HC-ni CJ songa

SHILLONG: Bombay High Court-ni judge, Justice Revati Mohite Dere-ko Meghalaya High Court-ni Chief Justice songaha ine mamong sorkarioni uiataniko

MP Ch Ramzan presses for stronger forensic infra in J&K at MHA Consultative meet

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 3: Member of Parliament (MP) Chowdry Mohammad Ramzan strongly pitched for urgent strengthening of forensic sci

Yasha Mudgal reviews progress of works under SASCI projects

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 3: Commissioner Secretary, Youth Services & Sports (YSS), Yasha Mudgal, today chaired a high level review meet

Watkins stars as Villa surge; Brighton return to winning ways

PREMIER LEAGUE London, Jan 3: Aston Villa produced a statement performance in the Premier League on Saturday as Ollie Watkins continued resurgenc

SRP-ni bidingo Expert Committee-ni report-ko tarake parakchina KSU dabia

SHILLONG: State Reservation Policy (SRP)-ni bidingo Expert Committee-ni tarie ongipa report-ara namen bakroa aro kg 200-mang ongpilani asel ia re

Palace complete signing of Wales forward Johnson

London, Jan 3: Crystal Palace signed forward Brennan Johnson from Tottenham after the Wales international struggled for playing time under Spurs

Kristianrangko chadrapanirang batroroenganina NPP jegala

SHILLONG: Adita salrangna skang, Assam adokni Nalbari-o donggipa St Marys English School-o Krismasna taritilonganirangko Vishva Hindu Parishad (V

ISL dates to be announced next week: AIFF

New Delhi, Jan 3: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Saturday said that the date of commencement of the delayed 2025-26 season of the In

The importance of leaving home

A girl deserves to go out into the world for her education or work to find herself

Dehradun-o Tripura-ni chatro saksako sootanina NPYF jegala

SHILLONG: Adita salrangna skang, Tripura adokni chatro saksako Uttarakhand adokni Dehradun songjinmao chakkuchi sue chadrapani jaman, ia chatro s

DM Jammu issues advisory for courier, parcel services

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 3: In exercise of the powers conferred under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita-2023 (BNSS)

Drifting Quicksands of Bengal Politics: Can Mamata Hold Fort?

By Anjan Roy West Bengal is witnessing hectic political manoeuvring by leading political figures, even though the assembly elections are a clear

DDC Rajouri inspects heritage site at Lah Wali Bowli

Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, Jan 3: District Development Commissioner, Rajouri Abhishek Sharma today visited the heritage site at Lah Wali Bo

Your 2026 through the Zodiac

Aries (March 21-April 20) This year blends ambition with reflection and emotional insight. Saturn, Mars, Mercury, Venus, and Jupiter guide a bala

Mandeep Kaur leads sanitation drive in Jammu city

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 3: In a major push to enhance cleanliness and civic hygiene ahead of the Republic Day celebration, Commissione

Peer Baba land row: SDM RS Pura denies role, says Waqf Board sole allotting authority

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 3: Amid allegations over alleged irregularities in the allotment of land attached to the Peer Baba Badyal Quaz

Bengal polls: Will increase tea garden workers daily wages to 300after we form govt., says TMC MP AbhishekBanerjee

TMC MP said he will raise the issue of creches and PHCs in Kolkata in front of senior party leaders and CM Mamata Banerjee

Winter blooms that keep the Nilgiris alive

They are extremely beautiful to behold, with flowers varying from white to red, blue and yellow

When the tongue forgets its way home

The earth still whispers in the languages one no longer remembers how to answer

Pakistan says China helped calm Operation Sindoor crisis

Islamabad, Jan 3: Pakistan has backed Chinas claim that Beijing played a role in defusing tension with India during Operation Sindoor, calling it

Rajasthan redraws Barmer-Balotra borders, triggers political row

Rajasthan government controversially redrew Barmer and Balotra district boundaries just before census freeze, shifting thousands of voters. The m

Rockets hit Syria's Damascus, damaging mosque: local authorities

The Mazzeh area has recently witnessed a series of explosions from falling projectiles, and authorities have not identified those responsible

Quote of the day by Vincent Van Gogh: 'The heart of man is very much like the sea, it has its storms, it has its tides and in its depths it has its pearls too'

Quote of the day by Vincent Van Gogh explains todays quote about the human heart and the sea, showing emotions, struggle, change, and inner value

Goodbye congestion

Accept permanent gridlock as the cost of growth, or adopt the solutions the world has already shown to work

Top Red Devas surrender signals near end of Maoist era in Bastar; 14 killed as wipeout target looms

Following the encounter of top Maoist Madvi Hidma, his close confidant Barse Deva surrendered with 40 rebels in Telangana, marking the apparent w

New Year, new resolutions

Do they really work, or are they just a time-honoured tradition?

Marketing lesson on the tracks

When trains become more than just a mode of transport

State records first full freight rake-loading in Mendipathar

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 3: While any sort of railway continues to be opposed in the Khasi Hills region, the railway line in Mendipathar con

US captures Venezuelas Prez, his wife

Caracas, Jan 3: The United States captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and flew him out of the country in an extraordinary military opera

Nitin Nabin likely to be BJP chief before Budget session

Nitin Nabin is poised to become the BJP's new national president, with elections anticipated post-January 14. This move signals a potential gener

Meghalaya film premieres in Sri Lanka

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 3: A Khasi-language film from Meghalaya opened the 11th edition of the Jaffna International Cinema Festival in Sri

Pangalia, Ambrish help India U-19 beat SA U-19 in Youth ODI

India piled up a mammoth 301 in 50 overs with Pangalia slamming 93 (95 balls) and Ambrish hitting 65 off 79 deliveries after they were precarious

Mawlai Games and Literary Fest returns after 17 years

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 3: The Mawlai Games and Literary Fest 2026 began on an energetic note with an early morning marathon through Mawlai

'MGNREGA bachao': Congress to challenge G RAM G in court; 45-day nationwide protest

Congress has launched a 45-day nationwide protest, the 'MGNREGA bachao sangram,' starting January 8, demanding the restoration of the job guarant

Health reforms on track in state, but major gaps remain: Study

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 3: Meghalaya has met most of its fourth-year health reform targets under a World Bank-supported programme, but gaps

Rilbong-Upper Shillong road project shows mixed progress

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 3: The Umshyrpi to Baniun (Rilbong to Upper Shillong) four-lane road project continues to show mixed progress on th

Are you ready for an Eclectic 2026?

By Esha Chaudhuri With scores of dreams, aspirations, as well as fears, one steps into the new year, symbolic of a renewed sense of hope for a be

Normalcy expected in governance from Monday after extended holiday season

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 3: With the curtain falling on an extended holiday season, Shillong is gradually easing back into its familiar rhyt

Psychological tips to help keep New Years resolutions

We are creatures of habit. Between a third and half of our behaviour is habitual, according to research estimates. Unfortunately, our bad habits

NTR Police, Banks Join Hands To Curb Cyber Frauds

The meeting, held at the Police Commissioners Office, was chaired by city police commissioner S. V. Rajasekhar Babu and attended by general manag

US Plans To 'Run' Venezuela And Tap Its Oil Reserves, Trump Says, After Operation To Oust Maduro

Trump revealed his plans to exploit the leadership void to fix the countrys oil infrastructure and sell large amounts of oil to other countries

In country's cleanest city, wary of illness, people now pause before drinking water

State BJP Chief Says He Warned Fadnavis Against Ajit Pawar Tie-Up

Mr. Chavans remarks came a day after Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) national president and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar alleged large-scale

MP pollution board probe found toxic water across Indore

A recent Union government assessment revealed significant disparities in potable water availability across rural Madhya Pradesh, with some distri

Trump Takes Huge Political Gamble In Venezuela Regime Change

Trump has railed against US entanglements abroad for years

Visakhapatnam Police Secure 69 Convictions In Seven Months

Deputy commissioner of police (Law and Order) Mary Prasanthi, addressing a press conference on Saturday, said the convictions included one death

AAP accuses Sood of mocking leaders from unauthorised colonies; BJP hits back

First picture shows Nicols Maduro blindfolded and handcuffed on uss Iwo Jima as Trump shares arrest photo

A first official photo shows Venezuelas former leader Nicols Maduro in US custody on a Navy ship. The image was shared by Donald Trump and confir

130 agent sheld in illegal immigration cases last year

MP residents seek culpable homicide case against guilty

Ten deaths in Indore's Bhagirathpura are linked to contaminated drinking water, with residents demanding accountability for negligence. A police

Who is Maria Corina Machado and what is Venezuelan opposition leader's net worth and family details? Here's her statement on US military action, Trump remarks about Machado as leader

Who is Maria Corina Machado and what is Venezuelan opposition leader's net worth and family details explains her role after Nicolas Maduro captur

BJP and Congress clash over Indore tragedy, oppn netas detained

Political clashes erupted in Indore's Bhagirathpura as BJP and Congress workers confronted each other over contaminated water deaths. Police inte