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J&Ks Vijay qualifies for Boston Marathon

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 1: In a landmark achievement for Jammu & Kashmirs sporting community, runner Vijay Sharma has qualified

With reservation issue on agenda, CM calls Cabinet meeting tomorrow

Reasons to be given for cut, Rules to be amended Open Merit category may get at least 40 pc jobs, seats Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Dec 1: With all-imp

Mohsin wins Gold, Bronze at Tehri Water Sports Cup

Excelsior Sports Correspondent SRINAGAR, Dec 1: Jammu and Kashmirs kayaker Mohsin Ali brought laurels to the region by winning one gold and one b

Azad stresses need for campaign to preserve Urdu, Hindi

*Praises Modi for linguistic respect Excelsior Correspondent LUCKNOW, Dec 1: Speaking at the Fifth International Urdu Conference held at Era Univ

KC Public School hosts Sportathon-2025

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 1: The annual KC Sportathon-2025 was held at the floodlit multi-purpose sports ground of KC Public Scho

262 Army cadets from Kashmir pass out from JKLI centre in Udhampur

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 1: Over 250 Army recruits from Jammu and Kashmir were formally inducted into the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infan

NIA raids multiple locations in Kashmir, UP

Digital devices seized Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR/NEW DELHI, Dec 1: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) today conducted searches at sev

Chopra Nursing Home fully ready to serve people, awaits rates approval to start operations

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 1: The reopening of Sir Colonel Chopra Nursing Home at Government Medical College (GMC) Jammu now hinges on th

Patel opposed Nehrus J&K policy, was against taking issue to UN: LG

He ensured JK remains integral part of India Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, Dec 1: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today joined the Sardar@150 U

12 dead, dozens missing as landslide submerges boats in Peru port

The number of people on board has not been confirmed, but the COEN national emergency operations center said there were about 50 passengers on on

Amid US-Backed Peace Talks, Russia Claims Capture Of Ukraine's Pokrovsk

Russia said Monday its forces had captured the city of Pokrovsk in eastern Ukraine, a key military logistics hub, as well as the city of Vovchans

Who is Rapper POORSTACY and how did he die? See singers career, record labels, legal issues, legacy, tributes and reactions

Who is Rapper POORSTACY and how did he die? The rapper, also known as Carlito Milfort, died after a medical emergency at a Boca Raton hotel. Auth

GHMC Demolishes Illegal Structures at Attapurs Ambience Fort

Officials also said that such enforcement drives will continue across different parts of the city, and will ensure actions against buildings whic

Trump-backed candidate holds narrow lead in race for Honduras presidency

Police officer killed in suicide bombing in northwest Pakistan

The attack happened in Lakki Marwat, a district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, a local police official said

Telangana to Hand Over 448 RTC Buses to Womens SHGs

The decision was announced jointly by ministers Ponnam Prabhakar and Danasari Seethakka Anasuya.

Farooq Shah chairs Petitions Committee meeting

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 1: A meeting of the Committee on Petitions of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly was held today under the

Shopkeeper stoned to death

Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, Dec 1: A shopkeeper was stoned to death in remote Khodbanji area under the jurisdiction of the Police Post Terya

LG Kavinder visits Kargil & Ladakhi girls hostels in Jammu

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 1: The Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, today visited the Ladakhi Girls Hostel at Muthi, where h

BAPIO honours Dr Mukesh Chugh of Jammu for Outstanding Contribution

Excelsior Correspondent LONDON, Dec 1: Son of the soil Dr Mukesh Chugh, Consultant Anaesthetist, was conferred the UK National Award for Outstand

Ex-CPMF Welfare Assn urges GoI to address retired CAPF personnels pending issues

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 1: The Ex-Central Paramilitary Forces (CPMF) Welfare Association today urged the Government of India (GoI) to

Hyderabad Students Plan Trip to Maredumilli

Students from Osmania University, Kakatiya University, University of Hyderabad and other institutions will participate in the initiative.

I&B Secy urges media & entertainment industry to embrace AI, citing its huge impact

MUMBAI, Dec 1: The impact of AI is going to be huge on the media and entertainment sector, Information and Broadcasting Secretary Sanjay Jaju sai

BSP opposes JUs move allowing non-domicile candidates in teaching posts

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 1: Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) president for Jammu & Kashmir UT, Darshan Rana, has strongly opposed the recent s

Arms smuggling module unearthed

CHANDIGARH, Dec 1: Punjab Police on Monday said it has unearthed a Pakistan-linked cross-border arms smuggling module with the arrest of two pers

Hyderabad Footballers Hail CMs Skills Ahead of Messi Clash

The players who trained alongside him shared their excitement with Deccan Chronicle.

POORSTACYs cause of death remains unclear as 26-year-old rapper found dead after 10 days in Florida hotel

Rapper POORSTACY, known as Carlito Milfort, has died at the age of 26. He passed away following a medical emergency at a hotel in Boca Raton, Flo

IMD Warns of Colder Winter in Central India, Northwest, and Peninsular Regions

Mohapatra said these areas normally experience four to six days of cold wave conditions during the December to February period.

Cyclone Ditwah: Schools, Colleges To Remain Shut Today In Chennai, Other Districts

Schools and colleges across Chennai, Tiruvallur and Kanchipuram districts will remain closed today following forecasts of heavy rain triggered by

The Mighty Nein Episode 5 release date, time, schedule and how to watch: When will new episode air? Here's global streaming timings, plot, episode titles, count and runtime

The Mighty Nein Episode 5 release date, time, schedule and how to watch are confirmed by the platform. The episode will stream worldwide on Decem

ED notice to Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan, chief principal secretary KM Abraham

The ED has issued show-cause notices to Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan, his chief principal secretary, and former finance minister in a Rs 467 crore

Joshna makes a strong startin HCL Squash Indian Tour 4

Joshna Chinappa will meet the seventh-seeded Kiwi Ella Jane Lash next

Rana visits Nishat Water Treatment Plant

SRINAGAR, DECEMBER 01: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, today visited the Nishat Wate

MLA starts work on Kanjak Devsthan link road

BISHNAH, Dec 1: MLA Bishnah, Dr. Rajeev Kumar Bhagat, here today started construction work of a critical link road leading to Kanjak Devsthan at

MLA starts road blacktopping work

RAMGARH, Dec 1: MLA Ramgarh, Dr. Devinder Kumar Manyal here today started blacktopping work worth Rs. 2.70 crore. The project will upgrade the cr

Marty Supreme impresses with a 96% Rotten Tomatoes score; even so, Timothe Chalamets best-rated film is from 8 years ago

Marty Supreme, featuring Timothe Chalamet, is generating significant early praise. On Rotten Tomatoes, Marty Supreme opened with a staggering 96%

Govt orders handset makers to preload its Sanchar Saathi app

Smartphone manufacturers must now pre-install the government's Sanchar Saathi app on all devices sold in India. This mandate, effective within 90

McLaughlin-Levrone, Duplantis win World Athlete of the Year titles

The international governing body for track and field announced the winners on November 30 at a ceremony in Monaco

25 tremors in Oct alone raise alarm for Northeast

From CK Nayak NEW DELHI, Dec 1: The entire Northeastern regionrecently placed in the highest earthquake-risk category by the Bureau of Indian Sta

Govt re-constitutes UTLSC, DLCs under VVP-II

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 1: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has reconstituted the Union Territory level Screening Committee (UTLSC) an

Environmental Change and Natural Disasters

Ram Rattan Sharma Environmental change, especially climate change, is significantly intensifying and increasing the frequency of natural disaster

The G20s evolving agenda for Peace, Prosperity, and Progress

Mohammad Hanief The G20 has emerged as one of the most influential forums shaping the worlds economic and developmental direction. In an era mark

Conrad calls for synergy to advance organic farming mission

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 1: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Monday called for coordinated and sustained efforts from all stakeholders to a

No plan to join NPP or BJP, says Adelbert

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 1: North Shillong MLA Adelbert Nongrum on Monday dismissed speculations that he is planning to join either the ruli

BJP demands audit of 1.25 crore entries made in SIR across three days in West Bengal

Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari claimed that between 26-28 November, digitisation figures of enumeration forms jumped from 5.5 crore to 6.7

'Hates Christianity & country music': Trump torches 'AOC of Tennessee' ahead of crucial voting

HITO opposes Integrated Cement Plant, petitions Centre

By Our Reporter Shillong, Dec 1: The Hynniewtrep Integrated Territorial Organisation (HITO) has opposed the Shree Cement Limiteds move to set up

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CS reviews progress on BISAG-N backed IT platforms for the departments of J&K

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 1: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a meeting to review the progress of key e-governance and digita

Govt announces Rs 25-cr mission to tackle HIV/AIDS

State aims to make HIV-free Meghalaya by 2030 By Our Reporter Shillong, Dec 1: Meghalaya observed World Aids Day with the announcement of a compr

Son Of 'El Chapo' Pleads Guilty In US Drug Trafficking Prosecution

A son of notorious Mexican drug kingpin El Chapo pleaded guilty Monday to US drug trafficking charges, months after his brother entered a plea de

SC orders CBI probe into digital arrest scam cases

The Supreme Court has ordered a pan-India CBI probe into digital arrest scams, granting the agency a free hand to investigate bankers involved in

Fair showcases women-led SHGs

CM inaugurates Mlaya Saras Aajeevika Fair 2025 By Our Reporter Shillong, Dec 1: The 6th Meghalaya Saras Aajeevika Fair 2025 has showcased the gro

Who was Brianna Aguilera? Texas A&M student and former cheerleader found dead in Austin after UT tailgate

Brianna Aguilera Austin: A Texas A&M student, Brianna Aguilera, tragically passed away in Austin hours after attending a football tailgate. While

CM inaugurates C&RD office in city

By Our Reporter Shillong, Dec 1: Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Monday underscored the pivotal role of the Community & Rural Development (C&RD)

Recession-proof careers: Top 5 jobs that stay in demand and pay well even during economic downturns

Jobs in demand during recession: Even when the economy slows, essential services continue. Careers like Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Phy

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Raphael Warjri stands out at art camp

Akshaya Kalayatra2: Poorab celebrates artistic spirit of eastern India in Guwahati By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 1: Artist and filmmaker Raphael

ANTF arrests drugs peddlers

By Our Reporter Shillong, Dec 1: The Anti-Narcotic Task Force (ANTF) Meghalaya on Monday arrested four individuals and seized a total of 72.93 gr

Capturing urban dynamism in the 2027 Census

Capturing a comprehensive snapshot of the Indian populace requires recognition of transitional urban areas

It: Welcome to Derry Episode 7 release date, time and Episode 6 ending explained: When will new episode air? Here's global streaming timings, schedule and how to watch

It: Welcome to Derry Episode 7 release date, time and Episode 6 ending explained brings a clear look at the streaming schedule, global timings, E

More Cases Registered For Defaming Complainant In MLA Rahul Mamkoottathil Rape Case

Police said the accused, on November 29, reposted a photograph of the complainant originally uploaded last year on Congress leader Sandeep G Warr

Fresh Talks Between Pak, Afghan Fail Without Breakthrough: Media Report

Saudi Arabia quietly facilitated the round of direct talks, aimed at easing tensions over cross-border terrorism.

Free Medical Camp Held for Home Guards in Vijayawada

The camp brought together leading doctors from various hospitals to provide free health check-ups and consultations to home guards and their fami

K&W Cafeteria closed after 88 years as chain announces immediate shutdown

K&W Cafeterias, a beloved Southern cafeteria-style chain with an 88-year history, has abruptly closed all its locations. The company, which faced

Why Tom Lee's BitMine buys over $265 million in Ethereum amid crypto market crash can ETH recover after price slump?

Ethereum price today: BitMine Immersion added over 96,000 Ethereum to its treasury last week, boosting its total holdings to over 3.7 million ETH

Demand to Amend Municipalities Act

Chairman says Act 2019 made local bodies powerless.

Why women need more protein: Expert advice on daily intake and healthy ageing

Protein is important for women because it supports strong muscles, bones, and overall health as they age. Experts say many women need more protei

AP To Be Global Hub For AI, VFX & Gaming, Says Durgesh

The minister unveiled the states vision at the CII Big Picture Summit-2025 in Mumbai on Monday. We aim to build Andhra Valleya world-class innova

Manesar violence: terminated Maruti workers petition for reinstatement junked

AP Aims At AIDS-Free Status By 2030: Satyakumar

New HIV cases hve decreased from 25,000 to 13,000 a year, in a span of the past 10 years. Public awareness campaigns, especially among youth, fur

Who is Elon Musk partner Shivon Zilis and how many children do they have together? Here's her early life, parents, adoption, family and children details

Who is Elon Musk partner Shivon Zilis and how many children do they have together is a question many people ask after Musk revealed new details a

Woman, Her Kid Hid in US Mall During Firing

Authorities also said that reports of bullet casings and a trail of blood were seen extending from Macys store, where Chandana and her child were

Is McDonald's $8 nugget meal worth it? Here's what customers say

McDonald's new eight dollar McNugget meal is facing criticism online. Customers are complaining about the price, quality, and service. This comes

Man who beheaded Indian motel owner Chandra Mouli in US won't get death penalty, here's why

The attack had occurred on September 10 this year at Downtown Suites Dallas following an argument between Cobos-Martinez, a 37-year-old Cuban nat

Raut Claims Shindes 35 MLAs Will Join BJP

Amit Shah is going to take away the Shinde Sena's coterie. Make a note of it. He had tried to remove us, but we managed to escape it. The Shinde

Excellent Health: White House Releases Trump's MRI Report

US President Donald Trump was shown to have excellent cardiovascular health by an MRI scan performed during a surprise October hospital visit tha

Experts Call for Special Grants to Poorest States

Dr Ahluwalia is also a former finance secretary and a former deputy chairman of the Planning Commission.

SRM-AP to Host IIC Regional Meet Today

The meet is a flagship initiative of the Ministry of Educations innovation cell and AICTE to strengthen Indias innovation culture.

Doctors In Telangana Government Medical Colleges Seek PMCA, Cite 20% Pay Gap Between Hyderabad And Districts

There is no justification for a 20-per cent difference in salaries when the qualifications, workload and service obligations are the same, the as

What is a REAL ID? Who needs it, how to apply, and why travelers without one must pay $45

A new fee of $45 will be imposed by the Transportation Security Administration for domestic flights. This applies to passengers without a REAL ID

Contribution of farm fires in Punjab, Haryana to pollution in Delhi-NCR episodic, says Centre

Air pollution in Delhi-NCR caused by local, regional factors, with stubble burning being an additional event, Union Environment Minister Bhupende

Indian Pickleball League: Lucknow, Hyderabad and Chennai Score Opening-Day Wins

The momentum carried into the second tie, where Hyderabad Royals secured a composed 4 2 win over Capital Warriors Gurgaon, taking all four early

Man Marries SC Woman, Gets Her to Contest Sarpanch Post in Sangareddy

Chandrasekhar Goud of Tallapalli of Sangareddy district, intending to contest for the sarpanch post, faced a piquant situation when the village w

Tough issues still unresolved after Florida talks: Zelenskyy

Diplomatic efforts to end the war in Ukraine intensify. Talks in Florida between US and Ukrainian officials concluded with unresolved issues. Ukr

Rescue continues as South Asia flood toll tops 1,100

Devastating floods and landslides across Asia have claimed over 1,100 lives. Sri Lanka and Indonesia, the most affected nations, are deploying mi

Telangana To Shut TGbPASS Permanently From December 15

The municipal administration and urban development (MA&UD) department has integrated TGbPASS data with BuildNow.

Open Challenge: Trinamool MP To Administration Over Babri Masjid Plan

Trinamool Congress MLA Humayun Kabir, who sparked a major controversy with his plans to build a Babri Masjid replica in Bengal's Murshidabad dist

New Mothers Stranded As Amma Vodi Vehicles Fail To Arrive at MCH in Jagtial

Families wait hours in the cold; hospital says delay due to a long-distance drop

Parliament Winter Session: Finance Minister Sitharaman moves two bills for new cess on tobacco and other 'sin goods'

New bills have been introduced to change taxes on tobacco and pan masala. The Central Excise Amendment Bill will levy excise duty on tobacco prod