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No new demands to be placed on Ukraine in peace talks, Zelenskyy says

In Cyprus, he called on Kyivs allies to step up their pressure on Russia, in particular via sanctions

Indias Red Line On IWT

Union Power Minister M.L. Khattars visit to J&K, marked by firm deadlines for key hydroelectric projects and his blunt assertion that Pakistan ha

Corruption and Irregularities under Mahatma Gandhi NREGA

Excelsior Correspondent The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), implemented nearly two decades ago, has provided a

Nita Ambani honours World Cup Champions at United in Triumph event in Mumbai

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 7: Nita Ambani described the second edition of United in Triumph as a collective expression of gratitud

J&Ks Umar, Hilal earn spots in India Deaf Cricket Associations T20I Asia Cup squad

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 7: In a proud moment for Jammu & Kashmir cricket, wicketkeeper-batter Umar Ashraf and allrounder Hilal

Jashn-e-Fateh brings winter sports buzz to Drass

Excelsior Sports Correspondent KARGIL, Jan 7: The Indian Army has launched its annual winter carnival Jashn-e-Fateh in Drass, giving a major boos

J&K UT Handball Cship begins in Jammu

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 7: The 3-day J&K UT Handball Championship began today here at Shastri Nagar Play Field for senior men a

Govt to table pre-budget Economic Survey, present budget in first week of February

Final touch to be given after Union budget *Preparations in full swing by Finance Department Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Jan 7: Pre-budget Economic Sur

Trump proposes increase in 2027 defence spending to $1.5 trillion, citing 'dangerous times'

The U.S. President called for the massive surge in spending days after he ordered a military operation to capture Venezuelan leader Nicols Maduro

LG urges youth to make dreams sole purpose of lives

Youth contingent of J&K flagged off to Delhi Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 7: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today, virtually, flagged off

Under-16 cricket tournament inaugurated at Parade Ground

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 7: The Rajinder Saini and Sandeep Singh Memorial Under-16 (T-30) Cricket Tournament was inaugurated at

CM directs Health Minister for relocation of medical students near hometowns

Targets those celebrating closure of MC Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 7: Coming down heavily on those celebrating withdrawal of permission t

Distt Bandipora Taekwondo Cship inaugurated at JKSC Shadipora

Excelsior Sports Correspondent SRINAGAR, Jan 7: The District Bandipora Taekwondo Championship 202526 was formally inaugurated today at the Indoor

NCTE refuses recognition to University of Jammus B P Ed, M P Ed courses

Same regulatory body grants permission to KU Nishikant Khajuria JAMMU, Jan 7: Regulatory body National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) has r

Announced with much hype 3 years back, grand urban reform remains unimplemented

*7 pillars, 132 indicators, but no measurable outcome Mohinder Verma JAMMU, Jan 7: Three years after the Government laid down an elaborate and am

Indias Reform Express continues to gain momentum: PM Modi on GDP numbers

NEW DELHI, Jan 7 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said Indias Reform Express is gaining momentum, powered by the NDA governments inves

22 detained in CIK raids on cybercrimes linked to terror financing

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Jan 7: In a major offensive against organised cybercrime and its alleged links to terror financing, Counter Int

Netanyahu calls Modi, briefs on Gaza Plan status

NEW DELHI, Jan 7:Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday received a phone call from his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu, who shared an u

Personalities like Lt Gen Sinha an inspiration to Govt: Rajnath Singh

NEW DELHI, Jan 7 : As the nation is moving forward with a clear and firm policy on issues related to its sovereignty, personalities such as Lt Ge

Tourists rejoice maiden experience as Bhaderwah receives fresh snowfall

J&K records acute rainfall deficit in Ist week of Jan * Dry spell till Jan 22, cold wave to intensify: MeT Fayaz Bukhari/Gopal Sharma SRINAGAR/ J

Remove posts linking BJP neta to resort murder: HC to Cong, AAP

The Delhi High Court has ordered Congress and AAP to remove social media posts within 24 hours that linked BJP's Dushyant Kumar Gautam to a 2022

Govt considers raising EPFO monthly wage cap to Rs 25k-30k; current Rs 15k ceiling fixed in Sept 2014

A proposal to raise the Employees Provident Fund Organisation's monthly wage ceiling beyond Rs 15,000 is back on the table, with suggestions for

After UP jewellers, those in Bihar too ban face-hidden customers

Jewellery shops in Bihar will now prohibit customers with covered faces, citing security concerns due to rising gold and silver prices. The decis

Quote of the day by Earl Nightingale: 'We all walk in the dark and each of us must learn to turn on his or her own light.' Inspirational quotes by American author

Quote of the day by Earl Nightingale highlights personal responsibility and inner awareness. The quote guides readers to understand self-growth,

U.K.'s new road safety Devs Law named after Indian-origin accident victim

It will also make Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) compulsory in new vehicles, something eight-year-old Devs mother has been campaigning for si

AbbVie in advanced talks to buy cancer drugmaker revolution medicines, shares jump nearly 30%

AbbVie is in advanced talks to buy Revolution Medicines, a cancer drug company. The news pushed Revolution Medicines shares sharply higher. Inves

At 97, Nagpur University alum to be conferred Doctor of Literature

At 97, Nagpur University alumnus Vinayak Pande is poised to become India's oldest Doctor of Literature recipient. He will be awarded the DLitt in

Hit by Op Sindoor, panic-stricken Pak mounted frantic lobbying in US, reveal official papers

Following India's military retaliation against a terror attack, Pakistan urgently sought US mediation to halt New Delhi's strikes. FARA filings r

CM Nitish orders Bihar officials to hear public grievances at their offices two days a week

The CM asserted that a register of complaints received from visitors will be maintained, instructions have been given to all concerned officials

Law by itself wont do; its the application of Law that is most Crucial

By K Raveendran The Supreme Courts judgment affirming that the mere pendency of criminal cases does not disentitle a citizen from obtaining a pas

Tiger Scare Puts Villages Around Mysore Airport On Alert

The Mysore Airport is about 8-km from Mysore city on Mysore-Ooty road. Sources told Deccan Chronicle on Wednesday The tiger which strayed to the

Kohli, Gill, Kiwis arrive in Vadodara ahead of 1st ODI

Vadodara, Jan 7: Indian ODI captain Shubman Gill landed at Vadodara Airport on Wednesday ahead of the upcoming ODI series against New Zealand, sc

Jacob Duffy named in NZs squad for T20 World Cup

WELLINGTON, Jan 7: Pacer Jacob Duffy was named in New Zealands squad for the Twenty20 World Cup on Wednesday after an outstanding 2025 in which h

31-yr-Old Man Held With MDMA, Opium

Police seized 200 gms of MDMA, 60 gms of opium, a mobile phone and a portable weighing machine from the premises.

Two BRS Legislators Kins Get SIT Summons For Questioning

On January 4 , the case moved into a critical phase when BRS MLC K. Naveen Rao was grilled after his name was disclosed by the prime accused T. P

Soorma Hockey Club end season with win

Hockey India League Ranchi, Jan 7: Soorma Hockey Club concluded their Womens Hockey India League (HIL) 2025-26 campaign with an energetic 32 win

Keeping railway away may cost Meghalaya dear: BJP

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 7: The Meghalaya BJP on Wednesday stressed the need for railway connectivity in the state, saying rail transport is

BJP Illegal Infiltration Claim Heats Up BMC Poll Campaign

Senior NCP leader Nawab Malik hit back at Mumbai BJP chief Amit Satam, saying the BJP should first address the issue through the Union and state

PHED ready to shift pipelines in Upper Shillong within a week

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 7: The Public Health Engineering Department on Wednesday asserted that it can complete the shifting of pipelines al

EJH fatal assault case: All seven accused secure interim bail

By Our Reporter Shillong, Jan 7: All seven accused in the alleged brutal assault that resulted in the death of 41-year-old Milas Khaiia father of

Anand, Niemann in joint lead after three rounds of Rapid

Tata Steel Chess Kolkata, Jan 7: Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand showed he remains a force to reckon with in a field increasingly domi

Tourism negotiates challenges in 2025 to grow in Meghalaya

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 7: Meghalayas tourism sector has recorded encouraging growth in recent years, positioning the state as a promising

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Vedanta chairperson Anil Agarwal's son Agnivesh dies in U.S. at 49

The Board member of a Vedanta group firm got injured in a skiing accident and was recovering when he died of a cardiac arrest

MP/ Indore Tragedy: Financial Assistance For All Deaths In Area Affected By Water Contamination, Mohan Announces

Mr. Yadav indicated that he would not join the debate on the number of deaths due to the water contamination in the area since even the loss of l

Officials visit Farakka Barrage ahead of Bangladesh deal expiring

Thinking of claiming Social Security now? Why this timing could cost you thousands

Claiming Social Security at the wrong time can reduce your monthly money for life. Many people claim early and lose thousands later. Working whil

Heads roll in Ambernath Congress a day after alliance with BJP; Cong suspends councillors for tie-up with BJP

CM Fadnavis Warns Of Action Against Office-Bearers

Unable to move, hippo stuck in Kolkata zoo pool for 2 weeks

A young hippopotamus at Alipore Zoo has been unable to move for two weeks, likely due to a neurological disease or leg injury. A medical team is

Raids Expose PDS Rice, Sand Violations

In Hyderabad, vigilance officials of the CityI Unit, along with motor vehicle inspectors, royalty inspectors from the Mines Department and commer

Germany strikes Lithium gold with 43 million-ton discovery beneath former gas field

Germany has confirmed one of the world's largest lithium deposits, estimated at 43 million tonnes, in a former gas field in Saxony-Anhalt. This s

Madras high court bans book with 'scandalous' remarks against Deepam judge; publisher slapped with contempt case

Madras HC has prohibited the publication, sale, and circulation of a Tamil book containing derogatory remarks against Justice G R Swaminathan. Th

'What about $50,000 given to Tom Homan?': Rep Crockett loses cool at Minnesota Somali fraud hearing

Jharkhand to debut at World Economic Forum to be held in Davos

Chief Minister Hemant Soren will lead the 11-member delegation from January 18 to 26; visit coincides with 25 years of Jharkhands statehood

Wednesday Season 3 release date and filming crucial update points to Netflix return in 2027? Here's complete truth, filming timeline, locations, working title, story direction and cast

Wednesday Season 3 release date and filming crucial update confirms the series is not part of Netflixs 2026 slate. Filming starts in February 202

A hundred years ago | Indian Birds to Fiji Islands

Sabarimala pilgrim killed, three injured in accident

Contractor fined 1.10 lakh for failure to complete construction of houses

I-T department flags crypto risks, opposes entry

Indian tax authorities have highlighted significant risks associated with virtual digital assets like crypto, echoing the Reserve Bank of India's

Greenland purchase an active discussion, Trump is committed to NATO: White House

The U.S. President said that Russia and China only feared the alliance as long as America was a member

'This was sanctioned oil sitting in barrels!': Karoline Leavitt reveals how US seized Russian tanker

Why Trumps Social Security clawback changes are creating unintended policy consequences

Trumps Social Security clawback changes aim to recover overpaid benefits and save money for the trust fund. The policy raises recovery rates, whi

Viral TikTok turns costly: Man files lawsuit after restaurant video reveals his secret love affair

An Italian man is suing a restaurant. A promotional TikTok video from the eatery revealed his secret affair. The video showed him dining with ano

Haryana govt. launches AI-based portal to seek citizens suggestions on upcoming budget

Residents appeal for peaceafter demolition near mosque

Demolition of illegal structures sparks protests; shops stay shut,movement restricted;locals promise they will fight the action legally, question

TD, BJP Leaders Seek Action Against Rice Miller

The TD and BJP leaders questioned why officials have not taken action against the miller soon after the FCI had rejected the rice consignments.

Submit report on illegal dog breeding: Delhi HC to animal welfare panel

Delhi govt. denies mala fide intent; Oppn. calls demolition near Faiz-e-Ilahi mosque selective

India, Europe Can Stabilise Global Economy: S Jaishankar In France

India is strengthening its relationship with Europe and both sides can bring more stability into the international economy and global politics, E

SHE Teams Nab 13 for Harassment

Among them, 11 were majors and two minors. Seven offenders were warned and let off after counselling in the presence of their families.

Smaller-unit workers may lose benefits under amended Act

J&K minister rejects statehood demand for Jammu, calls for Ladakhs reunion

The Omar Abdullah government rejected the demand for a separate statehood for Jammu, deeming it unviable. Instead, the government suggested it wa

National Workshop on Mangrove Initiative From Today in City

The workshop will be attended by Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan and senior officials from the forest department, MoEF, National CAMPA, Nat

Thought of the day by Adam Grant: 'By admitting your inadequacies, you show that you're self-aware enough to know your...' - today's self-acceptance quotes by the organizational psychologist

Thought of the day by Adam Grant: His quote emphasizes that admitting inadequacies demonstrates self-awareness and security, fostering personal g

CM Approves to Start Medical College at Piduguralla for 202627 With 100 Seats

Minister of health Satya Kumar Yadav, in a statement issued here on Wednesday, stated that the CM had agreed for developing basic amenities for g

Narayana, Sravan, Launch 2nd Tranche of Land Pooling for Amaravati at Vaddamanu

CRDA commissioner K. Kannababu, Palnadu district collector Kritika Shukla and a large number of farmers attended the programme. Of the proposed 1

NMC to Introduce AI, Digital Healthcare in Medical Education

He vowed to simplify the procedure to get accreditation to the medical colleges and avoid delay in the counseling for admissions into medical col

Divine connect through Money Order prevails over digital currency

Launched in 2009, Aseervachanam scheme is still popular in the era of UPI transactions as the TTD received 3.1 crore as donations through M.O. fr

Venezuela's Military Buries Soldiers Slain In US Operation To Capture Maduro

Cubas government on Sunday announced that 32 Cuban military and police officers working in Venezuela had died in the operation

Indore deaths: Parvesh directs DJB to intensify drinking water pipelines inspection

CM Naidu to Inaugurate All-India DWACRA Bazaar in Guntur

Chief minister Chandrababu Naidu and Union minister Pemmasani Chandrasekhar would inaugurate the exhibition on Thursday.

HC seeks Delhi govt. response on plea to regulate e-rickshaws

Gundata Gambling Auctions Stir Sankranti Politics

Despite repeated police warnings against cockfights, card games and Gundata, enforcement is often relaxed during the three days of Sankranti.

Hyderabad: Thieves Decamp with Rs 40-L Worth Ornaments from Temple

The burglars allegedly fled with ornaments placed on the moola virat (main deity), including 15 kg of silver ornaments and two tolas of gold.

Gunfight erupts in J&Ks Kathua after sighting of terror suspects

Security forces engaged terrorists in a fierce gun battle in Kathua's Billawar forests on Wednesday. Following a tip-off about suspicious movemen

Youth power will shape a developed India: LG

Flags off 53-member J&K contingent to participate in 29th National Youth Festival Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha on Wednesday, virtu

Home Minister to review J&K security tomorrow

First security review meet on J&K in 2026; LG Sinha, Chief Secretary, DGP Prabhat among others to attend; Meeting to focus on making 2026 decisiv

Teachers Call Parliament March over TET Exemption, Pension Reforms

As part of the protest plan, teachers across the state will attend work wearing black badges on January 9 and send memoranda to the President and

BJP asks Speaker to revoke Atishis Assembly membership

CM directs for relocation of SMVDIME MBBS students

Slams Sangarsh Samiti for celebrating institution shutdown Jammu Tawi, Jan 7: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said he had directed an i