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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

1st T20I: Captain SKYs series to sort out batting woes

NAGPUR, Jan 20: Skipper Suryakumar Yadav would want the attacking batter in him to front up and bolster his leadership against New Zealand when t

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

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

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

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.

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

Injured Bracewell to be monitored during T20I series in India; Clarke to stay with NZ squad

Walter said Bracewell will remain with the squad but the players needed to recover quickly ahead of the T20 series

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

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

Stray dog attacks child

Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, Jan 20: A shocking incident of a stray dog attack was reported from Thandikassi area of Rajouri, where a one-yea

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

'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

National record holder pole vaulter, coach forced by Railways to pay to travel with kits

Coach Ghanshyam said that pole vault poles are nearly five metres long and cannot fit into a luggage van without the risk of damage

DGCA: IndiGo has pledged not to cancel flights

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

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

Fifty years ago | CIA was unable to predict Indian nuclear test

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

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

Annavaram EO Cancels Nod To Brahma Kumaris' Programmes

The joint commissioner of endowments and executive officer of Annavaram Devasthanam, Vendra Trinadha Rao, said the Prajapitha Brahma Kumaris Eswa

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

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

AP Aims To Attract Investments Worth Rs 10 Lakh Crore In Green Energy By 2029: Lokesh

Lokesh said AP had already attracted Rs 5.22 lakh crore in investments in the clean energy sector and sounded confident this would help create 2.

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

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

A hundred years ago | New dam on blue Nile

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

Fallout Season 2 Episode 6 release date, time, schedule and how to watch: Global streaming timings for all regions, what to expect

Fallout Season 2 Episode 6 release date, time, schedule and how to watch details the global release timing, episode roadmap, story direction, and

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

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

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

HC Directs CID to Place Records of Cases Involving Financial Irregularities Before It

He further argued that the ACB court was closing cases booked against CM Naidu and others one by one and submitted that when the petitioner asked

Guv walks out, again; CM demands doing away with address

Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi walked out of the assembly Tuesday. He refused to deliver the customary address. The Governor's office cited misleadi

Woman Arrested in Kukatpally for Strangling Husband and Staging it as Accident

Postmortem reports revealed that Sudheer died due to strangulation.

GMRL proposes direct purchase of private land for Gurugram metro corridor, bypassing Land Acquisition Act

Big opening for US nuke energy firms under Shanti Act: Indian envoy

Pansare Murder Case Accused Sameer Gaikwad Dies At 43

Reacting to Gaikwads death, Sanatan Sanstha spokesperson Chetan Rajhans alleged that harassment by investigating agencies and defamation by so-ca

Orphaned by floods years ago, two rhinos return to Kaziranga

Chandra and Kamal were hand-raised at the Centre for Wildlife Rehabilitation and Conservation

India Wins When States Compete: Lokesh

Lokesh told a news channel in an interview during his visit to Davos, AP would hear some good news in the next 90 days.

Quote of the day by Thomas Hardy: 'Life is a physiological fact, and the rest is...'

Thomas Hardy's quote, Life is a physiological fact, and the rest is misinterpretation, from 'Jude the Obscure' highlights how societal constructs

J&K: Op Trashi-I enters Day 3; hideout busted, few detained

Operation Trashi-I in Kishtwar's Chatroo region enters its third day, with security forces intensifying searches and aerial surveillance. A terro

First Training Camp for Haj 2026 Pilgrims to Be Held on January 26 at Malakpet

Minorities minister Mohammed Azharuddin and Syed Gulam Afzal Biabani, chairman, Telangana Haj Committee, will inaugurate the camp.

Indore water contamination deaths: Action without accountability

Transfers and suspensions after public crises point to damage control

Ukraine's Chornobyl Nuclear Plant Lost All Power After Russia Attack: UN Watchdog

Ukraine's Chornobyl nuclear power plant, site of the world's worst civil nuclear catastrophe, lost all off-site power following widespread milita

Modi may visit Malaysia in early February

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is planning a visit to Malaysia in early February. This trip is part of India's outreach to Southeast Asia. The visi

More attention needed on inculcating reading habit among children: Claudia Kaiser of Frankfurt Book Fair

Cyber Fraud: 77 Lakh Lost in WhatsApp Trading Scam

The scamsters allegedly promised returns of 200% to 300% and repeatedly pressured him to invest larger sums, including insisting him to invest `1

Govt To Come Up With App For Certification Of Organic Products

The fertiliser app of the department, to smoothen, had received appreciation from the Centre.

Roll Revision General, Not Targeted: EC Defends Process In Supreme Court

Dwivedi referred to legal schemes which govern the preparation and revision of electoral rolls and regulate the conduct of elections.

High Court Grants Centre Four Weeks to File Compliance Report on Damagundam Navy Radar Project

The Navy submitted a compliance report in a sealed cover, relating to compensatory afforestation for its Extremely Low Frequency (ELF) radar stat