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Govt invites Oppn leaders for discussion to end SIR logjam

Kharge, Sonia, Rahul join protest NEW DELHI, Dec 2: With vociferous Opposition protests over the SIR stalling Parliament proceedings for a second

CS reviews implementation of 4 new Labour Codes

*Pushes for modernization of KU & JU Music & Fine Arts Institutes Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 2: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chair

South Asian boyhood drama pushes back against surveillance and stigma in Britain

MARRAKECH (Morocco), Dec 2: When Dhiraj Mahey and his team sent out an open call for talent last year to play a South Asian-origin boy in their n

PMOs renaming to Seva Teerth milestone in Indias journey: Amit Shah

NEW DELHI, Dec 2 : Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday termed the naming of the Prime Ministers Office as Seva Teerth and the governors off

Anekha receives grand reception in Jammu

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 2: Jammu and Kashmirs pride, Anekha Devi from Bani, Kathua, was accorded a grand reception by the Yuva

Raising of bunkers on but priority is to ensure that situation stays normal: CM

Condition of roads not good due to construction work *Pay for grant, land; then change University rules Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Dec 2: Chief Minist

Disaster mitigation: J&K reported Rs 2499 Cr opening balance in UTDRF as on Apr 1, says Govt

Rs 1046.25 Cr provided under DRF in last 4 yrs Bivek Mathur JAMMU, Dec 2: The Union Government today informed the Parliament that the Union Terri

SMAT: J&K thrashes Chandigarh by 29 runs

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 2: Jammu & Kashmir inched closer to a knockout berth in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Elite Group B after

McDonalds Grinch Meal launches and the internet says they want it for one thing and it's not the burgers or fries

McDonalds Grinch Meal: McDonald's has launched its Grinch Meal nationwide. The special meal includes classic favorites and new Dill Pickle McShak

When will Candace Owens reveal who betrayed Charlie Kirk? New claims on TPUSA leadership explained. Here's if should you ask for a refund from TPUSA

When will Candace Owens reveal who betrayed Charlie Kirk? The commentator has announced that she will soon release evidence about her claims that

Top seeds Velavan and Anahat move into quarters

Velavan dismantled Sri Lankas Ravindu Laksiri 11-7, 11-8, 11-7, while Delhi teenager Anahat, ranked 29 in the world, eased past Tamara Holzbauero

Putin's Talks With Trump Envoy Witkoff And Kushner Conclude

Russian President Vladimir Putin's meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner in the Kre

How Administrative Tone Shapes Democracy

Dr Ashwani Kumar ashwinsociology@gmail.com Democracy is often described in terms of constitutional rights, elections, and institutions. Yet most

Truth skipped in Shri Mata Vaishno Devi admissions debate

Facts Dont Lie Dr Varinder Sharma drvarindersharmabjp@gmail.com Former Chief Minister Omar Abdullahs recent claim that merit, not religion guides

Promoting inclusion with Physiotherapy

World Disability Day Dr Sonia Gupta soniaguptapt@gmail.com Every year, World Disability Day-also known as the International Day of Persons with D

Aijaz Asad reviews Centrally Sponsored Schemes of RDD & PR Department

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 2: Secretary, Rural Development Department (RDD) and Panchayati Raj, Mohammad Aijaz Asad, today conducted a co

Sakeena Itoo launches CUJs Department of Performing Arts

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 02: Minister for Education, Social Welfare, Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo, today officially launc

Police rescues 14 bovines, seizes bus, TATA 407 used for smuggling of animals

Excelsior Correspondent SAMBA, Dec 2: Samba police has foiled two bovine smuggling attempts in the jurisdiction of Police Station (PS) Ghagwal an

Jasma: Seamless Metamorphosis of Bhavai to Haran

Ravinder Kaul JAMMU, Dec 2: The play Jasma, presented by the Department of Performing Arts, Cluster University of Jammu, in collaboration with J&

LPGEF submits memorandum to Chairman 8th Pay Commission

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 2 : The All J&K Low Paid Government Employees Federation (LPGEF) has submitted a memorandum to Chairman 8th Pa

DC Doda reviews progress of development works under Capex plan

Excelsior correspondent DODA, Dec 2: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Doda, Harvinder Singh today chaired a meeting in the conference hall, DC Office Com

Putin's talks with U.S. envoy Witkoff, Kushner conclude, the Kremin says

The talks on a possible way to end the deadliest European conflict since World War Two stretched for nearly five hours

Rajasthan: Tank sinks in canal during Army drill; jawan killed

BJP bags 83% of Rs 915cr routed via Tata Group-controlled trust

Political donations via electoral trusts reveal the BJP received a substantial Rs 959 crore in 2024-25, with the Tata group's Progressive Elector

India trashes Pakistan's claim of denial of overflight to send aid to Sri Lanka

The request for overflight clearance for a Pakistani aircraft carrying humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka was received by the Indian high commi

Phish returns to the Sphere in 2026 with a nine-show Vegas takeover: Dates and tips to increase your chances of getting tickets

Phish announced a massive nine-night residency at the Las Vegas Sphere in spring 2026, spanning three consecutive weekends from April 16 to May 2

Metroid Prime 4 release date, time, editions, prices and pre-order: Global release timings, early access, file size, story and gameplay

Metroid Prime 4 release date, time, editions, prices and pre-order details help players understand the global unlock schedule, performance modes,

Russia Ready To Address India's Concerns Over Massive Trade Deficit: Peskov

Putin, who arrives on Thursday, will hold talks with Modi during which a plethora of significant outcomes are expected, including in the trade an

A hundred years ago | Nobel Peace Prize not to be awarded this year

Sustainable Management of Urban Pollution

Dr. Banarsi Lal Every year 2nd of December is observed as the National Pollution Control Day in India.This day is observed in the memory of peopl

Sri Lanka To Play T20 Series Against Pakistan

The second match will be held two days later, with the final on January 11

Singareni Collieries, CSIR-IMMT Ink Pact To Extract Critical Minerals From Coal Waste

Preliminary studies identified 14 minerals, including six light rare earths like lanthanum, cerium, and praseodymium, plus eight heavy ones such

Govt softens stand on pre-installation of Sanchar Saathi

Government clarifies users can uninstall the Sanchar Saathi app, despite mandatory pre-installation for manufacturers. Communications Minister Jy

Trump Accounts for kids: $1,000 government deposit, $250 bonus for millions, who qualifies, how and when to apply, and how funds could grow to $1.9 million

Trump Accounts: A new federal savings program, Trump Accounts, is set to launch. It will provide a $1,000 government contribution to eligible chi

People should disclose details as per Census Act: Home Ministry

Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rais reply comes in response to a Trinamool MPs query on disclosure of caste

Ringing Rocks Reveal Telanganas Pre-History

Formed some 200 million years ago from volcanic lava rich in ferric oxide, as per historians, their density creates enchanting sounds echoing anc

RS sends Manipur GST bill to Lok Sabha amid walkout by oppn over SIR

Weather to Blow Hot and Cold This Week

Afternoon temperatures would sit in the low thirties while nights would cool to around 18C.

HITO calls for scrapping of cement project in EJH citing dangers to env

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 2: The Hynniewtrep Integrated Territorial Organisation (HITO) has formally written to the Ministry of Environment,

Raj Bhavan celebrates Statehood Day of Assam, Nagaland

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 2: The Statehood Day of Assam and Nagaland was celebrated at Raj Bhavan here on Tuesday, with Governor CH Vijayasha

Delivery Agent Dies in Mishap, 3rd in a Month

This is the third delivery-related death reported in the city since November.

Matt Gaetz, Laura Loomer enter Pentagon briefing room after legacy media self deports

Guests of a special musical presentation titled Dressing Table organised by the Bangiya Sahitya Parishad

Guests of a special musical presentation titled Dressing Table organised by the Bangiya Sahitya Parishad in memory of music maestro Salil Chowdhu

State struggles to check HIV spread

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 2: Meghalaya State Network of Positive People+ (MSNP+) president, Paul Molun Hrangbung, has warned that Meghalaya c

240 tourism initiatives worth Rs 3,900 cr under way in state

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 2: As many as 240 tourism projects worth Rs 3,900 crore are currently underway in the state, Chief Minister Conrad

24 kids repatriated from Ktaka; state pushes for SOP to prevent recurrence

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 2: Twenty-four children from Meghalaya, aged between eight and thirteen, have been repatriated from Chikkaballapura

Plea Questions Poll Quota

The petitioners said that the state government had reserved the posts by taking the population of the ST and SC communities as per 2011 Census an

Minister Lokesh Meets GMR Senior Executives In Delhi

According to officials, the Edu-City is envisioned as a world-class cluster that will host specialised training institutions, simulation centres,

Negotiations to end tiff over EKH PHC on with protesters

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 2: Health and Family Welfare Minister Wailadmiki Shylla on Tuesday said the government is holding negotiations with

By the drivers, for the drivers: Bharat Taxi starts Delhi, Gujarat trials

Bharat Taxi is making waves across India as it gears up to launch its innovative driver-owned ride-hailing app nationwide. With an impressive ros

Sensitise men too on sexual harassment of women: MSCW chief

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 2: The Meghalaya State Commission for Women (MSCW) chairperson, Iamonlang Syiem, on Tuesday emphasised the need for

MSCPCR appeals for quality-time breaks for working mothers

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 2: Chairperson of the Meghalaya State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (MSCPCR), Agatha Sangma, on Tuesday

CM Naidu Asks Health Department To Treat Scrub Typhus Patients

Naidu conducted a review meeting on the disease at the secretariat on Tuesday, along with the health principal secretary Saurabh Gaur.

Navy to Get N-sub from Russia in 26

These submarines are powered by nuclear engines and carry nuclear-capable ballistic missiles.

Only 27% Of Urban Poor With NCDs Seek Regular Check-Ups: HHF Survey

The HHF survey covered 17 NCD clinics and highlighted significant challenges including financial constraints, transportation issues, misinformati

Privacy in a fishbowl society

The government has issued Standard Operating Procedures to curb the circulation of Non-Consensual Intimate Image Abuse. But this is only a starti

DDA nets 1,494 crore in 20th round of e-auction of plots

Delhi gears up for big-ticket live events

CM unveils disaster readiness campaignfor safety in schools

Bigg Boss 19 Grand Finale: Meet Gaurav Khanna, strongest contender to win Salman Khan's show, Anupamaa star, has also won...

Here's everything you need to know about Gaurav Khanna, the strongest contender to win Bigg Boss 19. The Anupamaa actor also won Celebrity Master

NEET PG Counselling Delay Leaves Telangana Students In lurch

State officials say eligible list will be released today

Bitcoin forecast: Why Greyscale predicts BTC USDs next rally could break records despite recent crypto market crash

Bitcoin prediction: Bitcoin's recent price drop is seen as a normal part of a bull market. Grayscale believes the next rally could break records.

Tackling Keralas mental health challenge

Kerala is one of the States with the highest suicide rates in the country

Russia Okays Key Military Pact Ahead of Putin Visit

Asked about defence pacts, MEA officials said that even previously defence pacts were never announced even during previous Summits and that defen

Pollution protest: Delhi court grants bail to 8 more students

Man charged in National Guard shooting pleads not guilty during court appearance from hospital

Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan national who was also shot, faces charges stemming from the November 26 shooting that killed Specialis

Telangana Man Kills Brother For 4.14 Crore Insurance Payout

The case was registered under the Ramadagu police station limits, and upon thorough investigation, they recovered a mobile phone containing a vid

BJP Slams Renuka Chowdhry Over Parliament Dog Remark

N.V. Subhash referenced Prime Minister Narendra Modis repeated appeals for maintaining Parliamentary dignity and urged opposition MPs to respect

ChatGPT and Gemini down today? Here's when will both services be back up

ChatGPT and Gemini down today? Here's when will both services be back up is the key query for many users as both platforms face issues. Users rep

Parry wanted to quit crime, so Lawrence had him killed: Kin

Rubaiya Sayeed Kidnapping Case: Jammu TADA Court Orders Release Of Former JKLF Activist

The Court of the 3rd Additional District and Sessions Judge (TADA/POTA), Jammu, rejected the CBIs plea after examining the chargesheet and findin

Is ChatGPT down today? OpenAI outage hits users globally as Downdetector logs over tens of thousands complaints

Is Chatgpt down right now? Downdetector shows popular artificial intelligence platform ChatGPT is facing an outage. User reports indicate widespr

BREAKING LIVE: Trump makes surprise announcement that shocks Washington

Waiting for her to walk through the door: father of woman pushed into Bangladesh

Dietitians reveal the foods you must avoid when taking statins dont make this mistake

People taking statins for high cholesterol can enjoy many foods in moderation. Dietitians recommend limiting processed meats, sugary desserts, an

Telangana Pushes LPG Safety Awareness

Director of factories Y. Mohan Babu said that the department had recently trained safety professionals, who further trained around 35,000 workers

Record $8 trillion in US money-market funds: Why investors keep pouring in amid Fed rate cuts

US money-market funds have reached a record $8 trillion in assets. Investors are flocking to these funds for attractive yields, even as the Feder

Senior lawyer N.N. Sugunapalan passes away

Three injured as wall collapses on makeshift eatery in Chennais Dashamakan

Fire and rescue service personnel and Purasawalkam Tahsildar Kuppammal Ramu were at the site soon after the incident

Washroom Halt Turns Fatal for Saudi Bus, Says Survivor

Shoaib expressed his gratitude to Saudi Arabian and Indian authorities for helping him through the ordeal.

Purpose is to provide security, end frauds, track stolen phones: BJP on Sanchar Saathi app

The BJP has refuted opposition claims that the Sanchar Saathi app is for government snooping, asserting its purpose is to enhance user safety aga

Second Phase of Land Pooling for Capital Amaravati To Start Soon

CRDA to pool over 16,666 acres across seven villages in Palnadu and Guntur districts

Despite objections, Health department approves 380 posts by surrendering existing posts

APEPDCL Inks Pact For Solar Units In 45,000 SC/ST Homes

The agreement was formalised at the APEPDCL corporate office, with chairman and managing director Imadi Prithvithej and director (operations) T.V

Delay in infrastructure projects across railway tracks cause flooding in parts of the city

Ahead of the onset of the Northeast monsoon, residents and councillors raised complaints over the delay in the construction of bridges including

Telangana HC Rejects State Poll Panel Case on Voter Transfer

The panel comprising Justice Moushumi Bhattacharya and Justice Gadi Praveen Kumar was dealing with the writ appeal filed by the SEC.

CID, ACB Submit Sealed Reports on TTD Parakamani Case to High Court

Additional director general Ravi Shankar Ayyanar, who headed the CIDs special investigation team, personally handed over the report to the court.

Government bid to snoop and create surveillance state: Opposition on Sanchar Saathi app

Opposition parties have strongly criticized the Centre's decision to preinstall the Sanchar Saathi app on new mobile phones. Leaders from Congres

Telangana: BJP Accuses Congress's Anti-Hindu Attitude

Rao criticised what he called Revanth Reddys anti-Hindu attitude, citing the CMs previous remarks linking Congress with Muslims and accusing the

HC halts release of poll results for Maha local bodies today

The Bombay high court has halted the announcement of first-phase municipal poll results, scheduled for December 3rd. Justices Anil Kilor and Rajn