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Land fraud case: Former IPS officer Amitabh Thakur arrested in U.P., sent tojudicial custody
Mr.Thakur, who was arrested by the Lucknow police around 2 a.m. on Wednesday at Shahjahanpur Junction while he was on his way to New Delhi via Lucknow by train was produced before a court in Deoria on December 10, remanded to 14 days of judicial custody
'Cutting Our Nose To...' PM Modi-Putin Selfie Sparks US Congresswoman's Warning On India Ties
Calling the image worth a thousand words, Sydney Kamlager-Dove accused the current administration of damaging strategic trust and mutual understanding between the two countries
ED attaches 2.03 crore properties linked to Mukhtar Ansari, aides
In October 2025, acting on a Look Out Circular issued by the ED, Shadab Ahmed was detained at Lucknow Airport upon his arrival from Sharjah
Satellites, science, and the new fight for spectrum in space
As the demand for satellite communication escalates, experts warn that without effective regulation and coordination, the rapid expansion of satellite constellations could lead to congestion, and further the digital divide
Math whiz Ramanujans century old formulae for pi echo in modern cosmology
An IISc team has linked Ramanujans clever formulae to calculate to ideas used in modern physics; the work hints that abstract mathematics and theories of boiling fluids or expanding universes could be closely connected
First Phase of Telangana Gram Panchayat Polling Begins
Voting underway for 3,834 sarpanch posts and 27,628 ward member seats across the state.
Sarpanch Posts Allegedly Auctioned for Lakhs in Nizamabad
Villagers report large sums and land offers used to secure unanimous elections in several gram panchayats.
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday officially launched the Gold Card investor visa program, enabling affluent foreign nationals to obtain fast-tracked US residency for USD 1 million. Higher fees apply for corporate sponsors, and a proposed USD 5 million 'Platinum' option is also included.
Big tech bets big on AI - but can India keep pace in the global race?
Experts have called India a hedge against AI - reflecting the absence of Indian companies in the global boom.
First phase of Telangana GP Polls 2025 commences; polling time is 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Mother of custodial death victim urges Bombay Court to summon CM Fadnavis over policy gap
Petition says State has left a continuing legal vacuum after magisterial inquiry; seeks binding law on custodial deaths, mandating FIR, suspension of officers, court-monitored probe
Opposition bats for electoral reforms in House
NEW DELHI: Backing Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhis call for electoral reform, several Opposition MPs on Wednesday pushed for cleaner and more transparent systems. Their key demands included machine-readable voter lists, a reversal of the 45-day CCTV data wipe-out rule, greater access to EVMs, and an overhaul of what they described as laws that let election commissioners act with impunity. On the second day of the Lok Sabha debate on Electoral Reforms, Congress MP K. C. Venugopal accused the government of influencing the Election Commission and said the poll body was behaving like an election agent of the ruling BJP, buckling under its pressure. Venugopal pointed to several recent Commission decisions that, according to him, showed clear partisanship. In a digital era, he asked, why were machine-readable electoral rolls still not being created? He also reminded the House that a Supreme Court bench led by now-retired Justice K. M. Joseph had directed that, until Parliament passed a law on the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners, the selection panel must include the PM, the CJI, and the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha. But when the government finally brought a Bill, it proposed a committee in which the Prime Minister would chair, joined by a Union minister chosen by him and the Leader of the Opposition. Parliament passed that version. Venugopal questioned why the CJI was excluded and sought an explanation from the law minister. Holding up a copy of the ECs 2004 SIR orders, he noted that the earlier guidelines gave six months for the exercise. What was the urgency that the current SIR process needs to be completed within just two months? he asked. From the Trinamool Congress, Satabdi Roy attacked the government for turning the once-respectful word sir into a Gabbar Singh-like fearful figure that amounts to torture for the voters. She declared that, however much the BJP shouts SIR, SIR, SIR, the people of Bengal would stand with madam, referring to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. Questioning the aim of the special revision of electoral rolls in 12 states and UTs, she said, These people know nothing about West Bengal You may have won Bihar, but you cannot win West Bengal. DMK leader T M Selvaganapathi said the government was trying to control independent institutions, claiming the current SIR exercise was illegal and unconstitutional without Parliaments approval. SP MP Dimple Yadav called for a return to ballot papers and accused the EC of following government directions.
BJP hits back, says paper ballot will bring back booth capturing
NEW DELHI: In a rebuttal to opposition parties vociferous demand on reverting to paper ballot elections, BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad on Wednesday said it would mean going back to the days of booth capturing. Participating in a debate in Lok Sabha on election reforms, the former Union law minister said the opposition should not talk of returning to the old ballot paper system. There are at least two dozen Supreme Court and high court judgments validating the use of electronic voting machines (EVMs), he said. Prasad recalled that the Election Commission had invited parties to hack EVMs in its presence, but none turned up. Now they are raising hue and cry against EVMs, he said. Prasad also noted that after the recent Bihar elections, not one plea was received to check the micro-controllers of EVMs. The government has repeatedly ruled out going back to the ballot paper system as EVMs have made the election process faster and safer, Prasad said . Responding to KC Venugopals charges on removing CJI from the panel of selecting election commissioners, the BJP MP said when an elected government headed by the prime minister can be trusted with the nuclear button, why cant it be the case when selecting a good CEC or EC. He wondered why the judiciary should be included in everything when the legislature in its wisdom has passed a law with a selection committee that excluded the CJI. Participating in the debate, Union Minister and Apna Dal (S) leader Anupriya Patel said the opposition parties were making an issue out of the SIR and targeting the EC out of frustration over losing successive elections. You are very creative. Every election you make different claims such as the Constitution being under attack, reservations being taken away and vote chori (vote theft). You are hurt and because you lost the elections after all this, Patel said. Congress claimed 65 lakh votes were deleted in Bihar during the SIR without any reason. It is strange, because no one complained about it. At least 65 persons should have come forward with claims of wrongful deletions. This year, Bihar rejected their politics of fear, Patel said. There is no strength in their argument that the SIR exercise is being carried out in a hurried manner because elections are still six months away in most states, she said.
Opposition walkout after BJP MP withdraws question on Indias forensic capabilities
NEW DELHI: Opposition parties led by the Congress on Wednesday staged a walkout in the Rajya Sabha after a BJP MP withdrew a question he had originally posed to Home Minister Amit Shah on strengthening the countrys forensic capabilities. BJP MP Adiya Prasad had submitted the question as a Starred Question, which normally requires the minister to answer orally and allows MPs to ask immediate follow-up questions. According to the official Question List on the Rajya Sabha website, Prasads question was listed as Question No. 2 for Wednesdays Question Hour. However, a correction note later stated that the question should be treated as withdrawn. When Chairman CP Radhakrishnan skipped the question, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh and other Opposition MPs demanded to know why the question had been withdrawn. The Chairman responded firmly, saying, You know the rules. Rule 53 permits a member to withdraw any question as he likes. He added, You can also withdraw if you want. I cannot interfere in the rights of the members.As Opposition MPs continued to press for an explanation, he told them they had no right to raise it. He also rejected their repeated request to ask the concerned MP to put the question. Why do I have to tell? I have no right to tell, he said. He then ordered that nothing said by the Opposition on the issue would go on record and asked them not to disturb the Question Hour. Frustrated with the response, the Opposition staged a walkout. Prasads withdrawn question had sought to know if the government is expanding Central Forensic Science Laboratories to collect evidence as mandated under the new criminal laws.
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Bhopal Diary | Sandalwood tree cut on assembly premises
An attempt by some people to cut and steal sandalwood trees from the Vidhan Sabha premises has exposed the state of security at the assembly complex. Notably, it happened while the winter session was underway. While one tree was felled, two others bore deep saw marks. Just two weeks earlier, thieves had cut down a sandalwood tree outside the DFO office in the VVIP 74 Bungalow area of Bhopal. In November last week, six sandalwood trees were felled and three of them stolen from the Gufa Mandir premises. Felling of sandalwood trees has happened a few days after the MP HC directed that no tree shall be cut, pruned or transplanted in Bhopal. White horse rent for wedding reaches Rs 11L Demand for white horses in Madhya Pradesh, particularly in states commercial capital Indore, is on the rise as the marriage season peaks. Most horse owners are getting demand for white horses from families preparing for weddings. The bookings for white horses range from Rs 51,000 to Rs 11 lakh. Decorating the same horses in the best manner is additionally costing Rs 2.5 lakh. Some horse owners have recently brought white horses from Pushkar to meet the surge in demand in the ongoing wedding season. The priciest white horse in Indore is 5-ft-tall Padmavati whose rent has reportedly reached Rs 11 lakh. Woman mountaineer to get Vikram Award Ace woman mountaineer Bhawna Dehariya will be awarded the states highest sporting honour Vikram Award. The decks were cleared for the mountaineer to get the award after the MP High Court junked a petition challenging her selection for the honour by the state government. The petition was filed by another Everest climber Madhusudan Patidar who had scaled the highest peak in 2017, while Dehariya achieved the same feat in 2019. Dismissing Patidars petition, the HC stated that his Everest feat was outside the five-year eligibility period specified in the states 2021 award rules. The state had chosen Dehariya for the highest award under the Adventure Sports category in 2023. Anuraag Singh Our correspondent in Madhya Pradesh singhanuraag.jaurno@gmail.com
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UP will use tech to identify infiltrators, Yogi says can be model for other states
LUCKNOW: The Uttar Pradesh government has begun to implement an advanced tech-driven system to track infiltrators and contain infiltration. Officials say the system can eventually be used nationwide. According to the governments media cell, a biometric database of people identified as infiltrators is being created. It will include fingerprints, facial recognition data and other unique identifiers, stored in a national negative list. Senior officials said this list will be shared with all state and central agencies to prevent such individuals from re-entering Uttar Pradesh and to block any attempts to obtain official documents, including Aadhaar and other government IDs. They described the move as a major escalation in the states anti-infiltration measures, aimed at ensuring that no undocumented person can hide their identity or re-establish themselves within the system. Sources said Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath recently instructed officials during a high-level meeting to use the most advanced identity-verification tools available. These upcoming systems will detect forged or altered documents, analyse the long-term residence patterns of infiltrators living under false identities, identify networks that create fake documents, and eliminate any gaps in screening or verification. Officials working closely on the project said the technology will be able to spot irregularities across different databases, making it easier for authorities to trace how infiltrators obtained fake documents and for how long they remained under the radar. The government is also improving the infrastructure at detention centres being established across Uttar Pradesh. These facilities will have an impenetrable, state-of-the-art security system with multi-layered access controls, surveillance grids, and continuous monitoring. Police officials even called the system unbreachable.
Botham could have some answers
England captain Ben Stokes has copped massive criticism, but a chat with Sir Ian Botham, who was part of five Ashes-winning teams and knows what it takes to resurrect a side, would do him good
Rahul agrees to disagree with PM-led panel, gives dissent note to select CIC
NEW DELHI: At the meeting of the high level committee headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to select the new Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) and commissioners, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi submitted a dissent note on the lack of representation in the list from the Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe (ST), and Other Backward Classes (OBC)s. The committee met on Wednesday and is learnt to have decided on the appointment of CIC and eight Information Commissioners. Sources said the Leader of Opposition sought more details of the appointees and is learnt to have questioned the criterion adopted for the selection of Chief Information Commissioner and eight other Information Commissioners. The meeting that lasted over an hour and a half was held at the office of the Prime Minister and was attended by Gandhi and Home Minister Amit Shah. Dissatisfied with the process of selection, the Leader of Opposition presented his dissent note. Details of the appointments decided were not known. The government had earlier told the Supreme Court about this meeting to select names for these posts. Under Section 12 (3) of the Right to Information Act, the prime minister is the chairperson of the committee, which also comprises the leader of opposition and a Union minister nominated by the prime minister, that selects and recommends the names for appointment as CIC and Information Commissioners.
Voting for Phase 2 of 604 Kerala local body elections begins
US adds militarized zone in California along southern border
The Trump administration is establishing a new militarized zone in California along the border with Mexico. This move aims to bolster border security operations. The Department of Interior is transferring jurisdiction to the Navy. This expands a strategy previously implemented in other border states. The designation allows troops to apprehend individuals accused of trespassing.
Beyonc, Venus Williams, Nicole Kidman to Co-Chair 2026 Met Gala
The annual Met Gala, traditionally held on the first Monday in May, was first organized in 1948 and for decades was reserved for New York high society.
Venezuela forced to double discount on oil to Asia due to flood of sanctioned crude
Asian buyers are seeking significant price cuts for Venezuelan oil. This is driven by a surplus of sanctioned crude from Russia and Iran. Increased U.S. military activity near Venezuela also raises concerns for shippers. These factors are forcing Venezuela's state oil company to offer its heavy crude at much lower prices. China, a major buyer, is receiving these discounted offers.
Smriti Mandhana: Indian Jersey Drives My Passion
The Indian star also highlighted her dedication to cricket and her goal to represent her country at the highest level
US govt drops bid to preserve FIFA bribery convictions involving former Fox executive Hernan Lopez
The US government has moved to drop its case against a former Fox broadcasting executive involved in the FIFA corruption scandal that plunged the world's footballing body into crisis. The case was one of several to emerge from a sweeping 2015 corruption probe by the US Department of Justice (DOJ), which ultimately led to the downfall of then-FIFA president Sepp Blatter.
Memorial for Assam Agitation martyrs unveiled
The Swahid Smarak Kshetra in Guwahati was inaugurated on Swahid Divas, commemorating the death anniversary of Khargeswar Talukdar, the first martyr of the Assam Agitation, who died on December 10, 1979
Investor response during Japan, South Korea visit positive, says Punjab CM Mann
Mr. Mann said that the ensuing progressive Punjab investor summit will pave way for symphony between the technology and talent, which will at the end result in making Punjab a frontrunner state in the country and world
SC orders SIT probe of past CEOs of Noida
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing irregularities in land compensation in NOIDA to investigate the authoritys chief executive officers and top officials over the past 10-15 years. The court granted the SIT an additional two months to complete its investigation. A three-judge bench, headed by CJI Surya Kant and comprising Justices Ujjal Bhuyan and N Kotiswar Singh, made it clear that farmers who received higher compensation, allegedly in connivance and collusion of NOIDA officials, wont face penalties or coercive action. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing NOIDA, was allowed to file an affidavit to present the authoritys view. One of the farmers, who allegedly received a higher payment and had approached the SC through senior advocate Siddharth Dave, said he had been receiving notices from the SIT to record his statement. Kindly protect the farmers, as it is not their fault, he urged. The case traces back to August 13, when the SC ordered an SIT probe against NOIDA officials for allegedly colluding with builders to pay landowners beyond their entitled compensation. The court had asked recommendations of the SIT to be placed before the UP chief secretary for consideration of converting NOIDA into a metropolitan council. Following serious findings, the SC formed a fresh SIT to examine bank accounts and assets of erring officials and beneficiaries, with support from forensic auditors.
What Shah Rukh Said After Watching Homebound
Shah Rukh Khan was all praise for the Oscar entry of India 'Homebound' while describing it as a gentle, honest and soulful film.
Weather in Hyderabad: Though the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted clear skies for Hyderabad on Thursday, the weather department has warned of a cold wave in Telangana. The temperatures in Hyderabad and other districts of Hyderabad are expected to fall further in the coming days amid the cold wave prediction, the IMD warned.
Delhi air qualitylikely to worsen to very poor from December 11
CAQM finds 15 out of 79 road stretches inspected with high dust intensity; Delhi Chief Ministers Office says government working in action mode to give relief from air pollution
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The Delhi-Saharanpur Yamunotri Road, a key route linking Ghaziabad with major regions, is set for a major upgrade after receiving state government approval. Renovation work is scheduled to begin in January.
US gives mixed signals as trade talks resume
NEW DELHI: AS the US and India look to finalise a broader bilateral trade agreement, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has said that Indias offers are the best Washington has received, though challenges remain in getting New Delhi to open up its agriculture sector. There is resistance in India for certain crops and meats and products. They are a difficult nut to crack but they have been quite forward leaning. The types of offers they have been talking to us about are one of the best that we have ever received as a country, said Greer while speaking at a Senate Appropriations subcommittee hearing in Washington, DC. The comments came as the US trade negotiation team led by Deputy Trade Representative Rick Switzer commenced the two-day talks in New Delhi on Wednesday. On the first day, he held discussions with Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal. Both reviewed the ongoing negotiations for the agreement. Assistant US Trade Representative for South and Central Asia Brendan Lynch is the US chief negotiator. Indias chief negotiator is Darpan Jain, Joint Secretary in the Department of Commerce. Indias former chief negotiator and current Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal will be supervising the progress of the negotiations. The two sides exchanged views on matters related to India-US trade and economic ties, including on the ongoing negotiations for a mutually beneficial Bilateral Trade Agreement, the Department of Commerce said. Meanwhile, speaking on the sidelines of the Pravasi Rajasthani Divas in Jaipur on Wednesday, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal reiterated that the ongoing trade negotiations with the US are progressing well. Talks are continuously progressing. We are moving forward towards a bilateral trade agreement, Goyal said.
Man City Defeats Real Madrid 2-1 in Champions League
Arsenal remains perfect in this season's competition and three points clear at the top of the standings after a 3-0 win against Club Brugge
ED attaches property worth 1.52 crore linked to former Bihar DIG under money laundering act
The ED investigation revealed thatthe then DIGShivendra Priyadarshiwasindulged in corrupt practices during the check period from 14.06.1993 to 04.05.2017.
First of 30 oil lease sales planned for Gulf of Mexico draws $300 million from companies
Oil firms bid over $300 million for drilling rights in the Gulf of Mexico. This marks the start of 30 planned sales to boost U.S. fossil fuel output. The move follows recent announcements for new drilling off Florida and California. Environmentalists express concerns about potential oil spills and harm to marine life.
Federal Reserve Cuts Key Rate, Sees Healthier Economy Next Year
The cut decreased the Fed's rate to about 3.6%, the lowest it has been in nearly three years
Two-week extension sought for SIR in Uttar Pradesh
U.P. Chief Electoral Officer said the extension was sought so that district election officers can re-verify entries of deceased voters, those who have shifted to other locations, and voters who remain untraceable
On December 11, 2025, gold prices in India range from Rs 12,965 per 1 gram for 24K gold and Rs 11,884 per 1 gram for 22K gold. Silver is priced at Rs 1,90,900 per kilogram. Check city-wise rates here.
Amit Shah Criticises INDIA Bloc's Move To Impeach Madras High Court Judge
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday accused the Opposition parties of appeasement politics, criticising their move to impeach Justice GR Swaminathan of the Madras High Court's Madurai Bench.
Coca-Cola names insider Henrique Braun as CEO, replacing James Quincey
Coca-Cola has appointed Henrique Braun as its new Chief Executive Officer. He takes over from James Quincey, who will become executive chairman. This leadership change comes as the company navigates evolving consumer preferences for healthier and more affordable drinks. Braun's appointment is effective March 31. He aims to build on existing momentum and unlock future growth.
Trump Launches USD 1 Million Gold Card for Fast-Track US Residency
A website accepting applications went live as Trump revealed the start of the programme while surrounded by business leaders in the White House
India beat Argentina 4-2 to win bronze
FIH Mens Junior World Cup CHENNAI, Dec 10: India produced a brave-heart performance, nullifying a two-goal deficit to beat Argentina 4-2 and clinch the bronze medal in the FIH Mens Junior World Cup here on Wednesday. India, who won the title in 2016 in Lucknow, failed to finish on the podium on the last two []
Shooting League of India to kick off on Feb 16
NEW DELHI, Dec 10: The inaugural edition of the Shooting League of India (SLI) will be held from February 16 to 26 next year, the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) said on Wednesday. The dates have been finalised in alignment with the International Shooting Sport Federations (ISSF) 2026 calendar to avoid clashes with major []
Nidhis brilliance helps Indian eves beat Uruguay
SANTIAGO (Chile), Dec 10: Goalkeeper Nidhi made several brilliant saves as India defeated Uruguay 3-1 in shootout after an intense 1-1 draw to stay in contention for a ninth place finish in the hockey Junior Womens World Cup here. Manisha (19) scored for India while Justina Arregui (60) slammed the equaliser for Uruguay on Tuesday []
Womens UCL: Caicedo helps Real Madrid beat Wolfsburg
LONDON, Dec 10: Linda Caicedo raced clear from halfway to score the goal that clinched Real Madrid a 2-0 win over Wolfsburg in the Womens Champions League on Tuesday, while there were also victories for defending champion Arsenal and Juventus. Paris Saint-Germain stayed winless after five rounds after a 0-0 draw with OH Leuven, however, []
Hooda, Tanvi, Mannepalli, Kiran through to pre-quarters
ODISHA MASTERS CUTTACK, Dec 10: Top seeds Unnati Hooda and Tharun Mannepalli as well as other leading Indian shuttlers progressed comfortably to the pre-quarterfinals across singles categories of the Odisha Masters Super 100, here on Wednesday. In womens singles, Unnati began her campaign in commanding fashion, defeating UAEs P. Bharath 21-12, 21-18. Sixth seed Anmol []
UN panel says Uganda has violated South Sudan arms embargo
Localized fighting between the South Sudanese army and militias loyal to former Vice President Riek Machar, a political rival of President Salva Kiir, intensified in March. Machar's indictment on September 11 for crimes against humanity has fueled fears of a new civil war
Election Commission extends final publication of revised electoral rolls in West Bengal
The Election Commission of India has extended the deadline for updating electoral rolls in West Bengal. The final publication is now set for February 14, 2026. This comes as the Supreme Court has issued a notice regarding the safety of Booth Level Officers conducting the intensive revision.
Trumps gold card programme goes live, offering U.S. visas starting at $1 million per person
He said all funds taken in as part of the programme will go to the U.S. government and predicted that billions would flow into an account run by the Treasury Department where we can do things positive for the country
Aussie delegation reviews T20 tour preparations in Lahore
LAHORE, Dec 10: A Cricket Australia (CA) delegation is in Lahore to review security arrangements ahead of the teams three-match T20I series against Pakistan in January. The delegation includes an independent security advisor and an official of the Australian Cricketers Association. Australia will tour Pakistan in early next year for a white-ball series, scheduled to []
Lionel Messi is MLS first back-to-back MVP winner
FORT LAUDERDALE, Dec 10: Best player. Best team. Inter Miamis Lionel Messi is the unquestioned force in Major League Soccer right now, on a run like nobody else the league has ever seen. =The 38-year-old Argentine star and captain of the MLS Cup champions has become the first back-to-back MVP in MLS history, []
US Proposes Social Media Screening for Visa-Free Travellers
US is proposing to collect five years' worth of social media information from travelers from select countries who do not have to get visas to come to the U.S.
Liverpool without Salah beat Inter; Barcelona, Bayern win
UEFA Champions League London, Dec 10: Even from the penalty spot, Liverpool managed just fine without Mohamed Salah. After leaving the Egypt forward in England, Liverpool got a much-needed boost with a 1-0 win over Inter Milan in the Champions League on Tuesday. Barcelona and Bayern Munich celebrated comeback wins and Chelsea lost. With regular []
Won't Allow Infiltrators To Get Voting Rights: Amit Shah Slams Opposition On SIR
Replying to the debate on electoral reforms in the Lok Sabha, Amit Shah hit back at issues raised by opposition parties including Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi.
Lajong blank MLP to set up title clash against Nongkseh
SSA Champions Cup 2025 By Our Reporter Shillong, Dec 10: Shillong Lajong easily defeated Meghalaya Police 2-0 in the second semifinal of the SSA Champions Cup 2025, which means fans will be treated to the final they would have wanted all along between Nongkseh and Lajong this Saturday. Iohborlang L Lyngkhoi (41) and Deibormame Tongper []
Angkit, Apandanka strike late as Meghalaya close in on victory
Cooch Behar Trophy By Our Reporter Shillong, Dec 10: Meghalaya are four wickets away from victory against Nagaland in the U-19 mens Cooch Behar Trophy 2025-26 plate group after a crucial last 45 minutes of the third day saw the home side seize the upper hand on Wednesday. Set an imposing target of 375 to []
Egypt, Iran complain about planned World Cup Pride match in Seattle
Dubai, Dec 10: Egypt and Iran, two Middle East nations which target gays and lesbians, have complained to FIFA over a World Cup football match in Seattle that is planned to celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride. Leaders in the nations football federations publicly rebuked the idea of playing the match June 26 at Seattle Stadium, which local []
Margazhi music season: How Chennais Carnatic stars are preparing
As Margazhi arrives, Chennais leading musicians reveal how they ready themselves - from meditation to reviving timeless kritis
TCS to buy AI advisory firm for $700 million
Shillong lad in Indias Talent Fight top 50
By Our Reporter Shillong-based singer Jayanta Saha has secured a place among the top 50 contestants of Indias Talent Fight Season 6, one of the countrys leading multi-talent reality competitions. The show, promoted by Bollywood personalities Anu Malik, Shakti Kapoor, and Neha Dhupia, and broadcast on major platforms including 9xm Music Channel, Hungama Play, Vi, []
Anurag Kashyaps Kennedy gets selected for Letterboxds first-ever Video Store
Anurag Kashyaps globally acclaimed directorial Kennedy became the only Indian film to be selected for Letterboxds first-ever Video Store. Letterboxd, a social platform for film lovers to log, review, rate, and discover movies, will officially launch its online film-rental platform, Video Store, on Wednesday. It will feature a curated mix of acclaimed movies, exclusive Academy []
Actors Agastya Nanda and Simar Bhatia during a promotional event for Ikkis in New Delhi
Actors Agastya Nanda and Simar Bhatia during a promotional event for Ikkis in New Delhi, on Wednesday. (PTI)
Priyanka joins Kapil on The Great Indian Kapil Show S4
Global icon Priyanka Chopra Jonas is currently in town, in Mumbai. The actress was clicked on the sets of star comedian Kapil Sharmas show, The Great Indian Kapil Show season 4, which is all set to air in a few days. The actress, as always, left everyone mesmerised with her style. She opted for a []
Salman moves court for protection of personality rights
Actor Salman Khan has approached the Delhi High Court seeking protection of his personality rights. The plea is scheduled to be heard on Thursday by Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora. Khan has moved the high court seeking to restrain various social media platforms and e-commerce websites from unauthorisedly using his name, images, persona and likeness []
ADB raises India's growth forecast for FY26 to 7.2%
India's economic growth forecast for this year has been boosted to 7.2% by the Asian Development Bank, a significant upgrade from its previous projection. This upward revision is attributed to a stronger third-quarter performance, with tax cuts playing a key role in stimulating consumer spending. The ADB also anticipates a robust regional economic expansion.
Delhi Aims to Halve Road Crashes By 2030, Rolls Out Action Plan
The Delhi Government announced a major road safety push aimed at reducing road crashes by 50% by 2030, unveiling a new action plan that focuses on safer school routes, stronger enforcement and upgrades across the city's most accident-prone corridors.
During her time as secretary for the past four years, Ms. Sahu has positioned Tamil Nadu as a global leader in climate mitigation, adaptation and heat resilience
Study looks at migrant-linked leprosy transmission in Chennai
The authors conducted a descriptive cross-sectional study using secondary programme data from 15 administrative zones of Chennai district
Chennai airport faces minor dip in revenue after IndiGo fiasco
A total of 629 flights of IndiGo were cancelled between December 1 and 9 at the Chennai airport and a total of 1,317 flights were delayed, according to the data released by AAI
CM Stalin hands over orders to provide monthly pension of 12,000 to 42 retired journalists
Traffic diversions at Madhya Kailash junction from Friday
Work to install lamp posts and to lay power lines has already begun near the VHS hospital, said a source in the Highways Department
Rupee falls 7 paise to close at 89.94 vs USD
Mumbai, Dec 10: The rupee depreciated 7 paise to close at 89.94 against the US dollar on Wednesday, tracking a negative trend in domestic equities and sustained foreign fund outflows. Forex traders said investors are in a wait-and-watch mode, awaiting clarity from the US Federal Reserve before taking decisive positions. Investors are also awaiting cues []
Over 2 lakh entities recognised as startups by Union govt so far
New Delhi, Dec 10: Over two lakh entities have been recognised as startups by the government so far, the Commerce and Industry Ministry said on Wednesday. As on date, a total of 2,01,335 startups has been recognised by DPIIT, and these start-ups have created 21 lakh plus jobs across the country, the Ministry said. (PTI)
In a first, DGCA eight-member team to oversee IndiGo flight ops
In a significant move, the DGCA has formed an eight-member team to daily monitor IndiGo's operations, including flights and crew availability, following widespread cancellations. Two officials will track cancellations, refunds, and compensation, while two pilots will be stationed at the airline's Gurgaon office. This comes as IndiGo scrapped 25% of its domestic flights from December 1-9, causing airport chaos.
Former Bolivian President Arce arrested in corruption probe a month after leaving office
Mr. Arce's former justice minister, Maria Nela Prada, said the corruption charges seemed to stem from Arce's stint as economy minister in the government of his erstwhile ally and predecessor, former leader Evo Morales
Google, Telangana Announce Launch Of Google For Startups Hub In Hyderabad
Google and the Government of Telangana today announced the launch of the Google for Startups Hub at T-Hub in Hyderabad.
Bhairav Battalions, Drone Platoons mark new era of Infantry modernisation: COAS
NEW DELHI, Dec 10: Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi on Wednesday said the Indian Army is undergoing a major transformation driven by technology-enabled human resource empowerment, structured capability infusion and ongoing organisational reforms, positioning it as a future-ready force. He hailed the success of Operation Sindoor, calling it a defining example of Indias calibrated, precise and resolute response mechanism. The COAS was addressing the 38th Infantry Commanders Conference conducted at the Infantry School in Mhow, Madhya Pradesh. [] The post Bhairav Battalions, Drone Platoons mark new era of Infantry modernisation: COAS appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
December's PS Plus Game Catalog additions are here, featuring Assassin's Creed Mirage and the unique skateboarding sim Skate Story. Subscribers can also enjoy Granblue Fantasy: Relink, Cat Quest III, and more. This lineup offers a diverse range of genres for both PS4 and PS5 players, with Skate Story already available and other titles launching December 16.
Bombay HC questions police role in 300-Crore Pune land deal, asks if it is shielding Ajit Pawars son
The Bombay High Court questioned if the police is shielding Deputy CM Ajit Pawars son in the 300-Crore land deal;businesswomanwithdraws anticipatory bail plea after court shows disinclination.
Divine Teachings of Mother Sri Sarada Devi
D K Pandita dpandita2011@gmail.com Mother Sri Sarada Devi the spiritual consort of Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa remains one of the most revered figures in modern Indian spiritual history. As we remember her on her birth anniversary on 11 December (as per Vikram Samvat; she was born on 22 December 1853), it is worthwhile to revisit her life, her message, and her enduring relevance to our society. She is affectionately addressed as Holy Mother (Sri Sri Maa) by followers of [] The post Divine Teachings of Mother Sri Sarada Devi appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Citys reservoirs near full as inflow continues; WRD maintains marginal release
Reservoirs in Poondi and Red Hills reached capacitywhile the one in Chembarambakkam may reach capacity by Thursday; it would ensure normal drinking water supply to city for another year
A Blueprint for Kashmiri Pandit Return
Beyond Waiting R S Reen rsinghreen@gmail.com A Zoom call, initiated by a group of Kashmiri Pandit (KP) thinkers in the USA, was meant to be a focused discussion on the Kashmir Problem. For them, the problem was a litany of painful, immediate concerns: the lack of prosecutions for past crimes, the haunting reality of migration, and the deep-seated fear that keeps the old and the new generations away. In their minds, the solution is singular and simple: wait. Wait for [] The post A Blueprint for Kashmiri Pandit Return appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
India and the Global Political Dynamics of South Asia
B S Dara bsdara@gmail.com From Pakistans internal shifts to Afghanistans isolation and Chinas expanding footprint, New Delhi faces a complex regional landscape that demands sustained diplomatic engagement. India today stands at the centre of a region undergoing profound political, security, and economic transitions. The neighbourhood that surrounds South Asia,extending from the Himalayan belt to the Indian Ocean, and from West Asia to the Indo-Pacific,is marked by multiple crises that intersect with Indias national interests. These shifts demand careful diplomatic engagement, [] The post India and the Global Political Dynamics of South Asia appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Smart India Hackathon 2025 Grand Finale concludes at IIT Jammu
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 10: Two-day Smart India Hackathon (SIH) 2025 Software Edition, successfully concluded at IIT Jammu, one of the 60 nodal centres hosting the Grand Finale across the country. As a nodal centre, IIT Jammu hosted 20 teams from across India which worked on four problem statements provided by the National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO). Over two days, student innovators developed and demonstrated high-impact software prototypes aimed at addressing critical national challenges. Dr Sukanta Majumdar, Union Minister [] The post Smart India Hackathon 2025 Grand Finale concludes at IIT Jammu appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
While the average Indian appears to meet the daily protein quantity requirement, clocking about 55.6 grams a day, the overwhelming reliance on cereals is a major red flag
Javid Dar inaugurates students Rural Exposure Programme at SKUAST-K
Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Dec 10: Minister for Agriculture Production Department, Rural Development Department and Panchayati Raj, Javid Ahmad Dar, today inaugurated the Students Rural Exposure Programme (SREP) under HADP -20 Innovative Extension Approaches for Promoting Agriculture in J&K at the Convention Centre of SKUAST-K, Shalimar Campus. In his inaugural address, the Minister highlighted the importance of equipping the students with on-ground understanding of rural realities. He emphasized that classroom learning becomes more impactful when combined with direct interaction with rural [] The post Javid Dar inaugurates students Rural Exposure Programme at SKUAST-K appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
