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Russian Strikes in Ukraine Kill 12, Target Passenger Train

In northeastern Kharkiv region, a drone hit a carriage of a train transporting nearly 200 passengers, killing at least five people

Texas halts new H-1B visa petitions at state agencies and universities

Governor Greg Abbott said the freeze will give lawmakers time to establish statutory guardrails for employment under the visa program

Atiqa makes stunning WSK debut in Italy; first Indian to seal P2 in qualifying

La Conca (Italy), Jan 27: Eleven-year-old racing sensation Atiqa Mir made a roaring debut in the WSK Super Master Karting Series as she became th

Indo-EU joint statement: Underlining a green, clean drive to decarbonisation

India-EU FTA: India and the European Union are strengthening ties through a comprehensive strategic agenda. This partnership prioritises sustaina

SAI Sports Science Division conducts special workshop for coaches in shooting and archery

New Delhi, Jan 27: The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sport will extend full support to sports science initiatives in every possible way, but it i

IRS refund timeline revealed: The exact day your tax refund could land in your account if you file today

IRS tax refund schedule 2026: The 2026 tax season has begun with significant changes under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, promising potentially

South Africa weighs steep tariffs on vehicles from China, India

India auto exports: In South Africa, the number of vehicles shipped from China has surged 368% over the past four year, and from India 135%. Comp

Pippa Mukherjees new book delves into the shrubs and climbers of India

The Kodaikanal-based environmentalist, author and educators new book, Shrubs & Climbers in India: A Field Guide, documents the physical character

Bangladesh polls: Hindus targeted amid radical plot

NEW DELHI, Jan 27: Ahead of Bangladeshs February elections, intelligence officials warn of a coordinated plot to incite violence against the coun

Bangladesh: BNP urges voters to reject 1971 Pak collaborators ahead of polls

DHAKA, Jan 27: As campaigning begins for Bangladeshs February 12 elections, political tensions are escalating, with sharp exchanges between major

Nepal EC seeks reply from Balen, four others over poll code breach

Kathmandu, Jan 27: Nepals Election Commission on Tuesday sought clarification from five political leaders contesting the general elections over t

People wait for the all-clear signal to reach the opposite bank of the Dnieper River

People wait for the all-clear signal to reach the opposite bank of the Dnieper River during a Russian drone attack in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Monday. (

Russian drones injure civilians in Ukraine

KYIV, Jan 27: A heavy Russian drone attack on Ukraines southern port city of Odesa injured 23 people, including two children and a pregnant woman

Not acceptable for Pakistan to use terror as state policy: India at UN

UNITED NATIONS, Jan 27: India mounted a strong rebuttal against Pakistan at the United Nations Security Council, declaring that it is not normal

Nearly 2 Million Military Casualties In Ukraine War: Report

Russia's grinding invasion of Ukraine has caused nearly two million military casualties -- killed, wounded or missing -- between the two countrie

To make sense of cosmic rays, CERN team tracks a fragile nucleus

Why is finding out how deuterons survive particle collisions in the Large Hadron Collider important? If scientists have to predict how light nucl

Texas Halts New H-1B Visa Petitions At State Agencies, Universities

Governor Greg Abbott ordered Texas universities and state agencies on Tuesday to halt new H-1B visa petitions, which are used by employers to hir

Why the US dollar (DXY) plunged to its lowest since 2022 after Trumps comments in Iowa - heres what he said

US dollar DXY today: The US dollar has fallen sharply, reaching its lowest point since early 2022. President Donald Trump's comments indicating h

Work on new Legislative Assembly Complex to begin soon: Speaker

NeVA to be fully implemented from next session Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 27: Speaker J&K Legislative Assembly Abdul Rahim Rather today h

EU chief Ursula von der Leyens elegant wardrobe turns heads in Delhi

NEW DELHI, Jan 27: Its not just the presence of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in India that is making news, but the elegant

Safran Cricket Club clinches Republic Day Cup

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 27: Safran Cricket Club delivered a dominating all-round performance to lift the Republic Day Cup 2026,

Private agencies create infrastructure in Chennais waterways to prevent plastic pollution

The pilot project is funded by an agency of Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs

J&K Grameen Bank, Tata Motors sign MoU

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 27: Tata Motors Ltd., Indias largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, announced the signing of a Memorandum of

J&K Tourism captivates global audience with immersive VR experience at FITUR 2026 Madrid

*Advisor to CM inaugurates J&K Pavilion Excelsior Correspondent Madrid, Spain, Jan 25: The five-day 46th edition of the International Tourism Fai

LG interacts with Indian Railway Management Service Officer Trainees

*Addresses Kavi Sammelan Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 27: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha interacted with Indian Railway Management Service

AJHLA delegation meets CM, proposes tourism boost

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 27: The All Jammu Hotels and Lodges Association (AJHLA), led by President Pawan Gupta, held a meeting with the

Swami Ramdev, Acharya Balkrishan unfurl National Flag on 77th R-Day

Excelsior Correspondent HARIDWAR, Jan 27: On 77th Republic Day of the country, chief of the Patanjali Yogpeeth Trust, Swami Ramdev and general se

School Spirits Season 3 Episode 1 to 3 release time, schedule and how to watch: Global streaming timings for all regions, cast and trailer

School Spirits Season 3 Episode 1 to 3 releases Wednesday, January 28 at 3:01 a.m. ET on Paramount+. The season starts with three episodes, follo

Muruga saves His bhaktas

Asian Winter Games possible in India within a decade: Jadeja

Excelsior Sports Correspondent LEH, Jan 27: Improved winter sports infrastructure and sustained support could put India in contention to host the

Pegasus, Hero FCs advance to semifinals of 1st Jammu Gold Cup

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 27: In the ongoing 1st Jammu Gold Cup Football Tournament, the 3rd quarterfinal saw Pegasus FC defeat P

Govt says new UGC regulations wont be discriminatory, misused; students hold protests, UP BJP leader resigns

NEW DELHI (UP), Jan 27: The government on Tuesday asserted that the new UGC regulations would not be misused and there would be no discrimination

UCC ushers in new era of womens empowerment in Uttarakhand: Dhami

DEHRADUN, Jan 27 : Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday said that the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code in the state

Residents beyond suburbs want eight-car MEMU to be replaced with 12-car rakes

The eight-car MEMU rakes cause severe inconvenienceto the public as they are overcrowded, have poor ventilation and narrow access; they are small

Public welfare ultimately paves way for national welfare: Adityanath

GORAKHPUR (UP), Jan 27: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday said that only those driven by the spirit of public welfare earn

Objectionable comments about CM Fadnaviss wife lead to anger, demand of action

NAGPUR, Jan 27 : Highly objectionable remarks about Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis wife Amruta Fadnavis by a local singer and YouTu

Former IT firm employee booked for source code theft worth Rs 87 cr in Bengaluru

BENGALURU, Jan 27: An FIR has been registered against a former senior employee of an IT firm for allegedly stealing the companys proprietary soft

Haryana and Punjab CMs hold key meeting on SYL issue in Chandigarh

CHANDIGARH, Jan 27 : An important meeting between the Chief Ministers of Haryana and Punjab was held on Tuesday in Chandigarh to discuss the Sutl

Schools closed tomorrow in North Texas: See full list of DFW closures due to winter weather - Fort Worth ISD, DISD, Frisco ISD, Denton ISD, & more

Schools closed tomorrow: North Texas families are adapting as dangerous winter weather forces widespread closures of schools, daycares, colleges,

Citing RP Act, EC says can lay down procedure for SIR as it thinks fit

70 Auto-Rickshaws Distributed To Workers To Mark Third Anniversary Of Lokeshs Yuvagalam Padayatra

The minister also appreciated Raghurama Raju for his efforts in securing insurance coverage for workers and facilitating access to loans at low i

When is next Federal Reserve policy meeting and why is it crucial for US stock market, gold and silver price rise? Here's full federal reserve meeting schedule for 2026

When is next Federal Reserve policy meeting and why is it crucial for US stock market, gold and silver price rise? The January FOMC meeting may s

Make UGC equity rules caste-neutral: Plea in SC

India, EU clinch Mother of All Deals; unveil strategic agenda

Largest free trade agreement in history: PM NEW DELHI, Jan 27:India and the European Union today sealed a landmark free trade agreement billed as

CRPF jawan among 4 killed in road accident

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Jan 27: In a freak accident near Jakhani Bridge on Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, a CRPF jawan among four per

Society must remain united to confront those who promote, justify terror: LG

Govt to conduct fresh investigations in terror-linked cases Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Jan 27: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has said that for susta

ACB Arrests Sub-Treasury Officer, Senior Accountant In Rs15,000 Bribe Case

The arrested officials were identified as Nalla Ravi Prasad, sub-treasury officer, and Ambakandi Srinivasa Rao, senior accountant at the Sub-Trea

Snowfall hits air traffic, NH blocked; 2 bodies remain stranded in Uri

40 soldiers among 60 rescued in Doda Gopal Sharma/Suhail Bhat JAMMU/ SRINAGAR, Jan 27: While at least 60 people including 40 Army soldiers were r

Govt aims to make 3-nanometre chips by 2032; achieve self-reliance in 75 pc tech categories in 4 yrs

NEW DELHI, Jan 27: The government is aiming to make high-tech small chips of 3-nanometre nodes used in products like modern smartphones and comp

Final stage of preparations for union Budget 2026-27 commences with Halwa ceremony

NEW DELHI, Jan 27: The Halwa ceremony, marking the final stage of the Budget preparation process for union Budget 2026-27, was held in the Budget

World order and Donald Trump

Dr Sudershan Kumar sudershan.sk12@gmail.com The global order that emerged after second World War was anchored upon predictability, multilateralis

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Washington State Senate convenes special session, adopts resolution celebrating Indias R-Day

NEW YORK, Jan 27: In a remarkable gesture, the Washington State Senate adopted a resolution at a special session in honour of Indias 77th Republi

Students protest new UGC regulations, Govt says no misuse

NEW DELHI/BAREILLY (UP), Jan 27: The Government today asserted that the new UGC regulations to check caste bias would not be misused and there wo

Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu have highest number of vacancies under the NEET-PG 2025-26

Prohibitive cost of education, lack of good teaching staff, infrastructure, patient load, and stipend deterrents, experts said

Chemical Waste Tanker Retrieved From Canal In Kakinada District

The 60-tonne tanker, which was carrying chemical waste from Guntur to pharmaceutical units in Anakapalli, overturned into the canal in the early

Vidarbha recall Yash for must-win Ranji Trophy match against Uttar Pradesh

NAGPUR, Jan 27: Defending champion Vidarbha on Tuesday recalled fast bowler Yash Thakur for their must-win Ranji Trophy match against Uttar Prade

Ganja Smugglers Attack: Excise Constable Critical But Condition Improving

According to NIMS emergency medicine specialist Dr G. Suneel Kumar, the constable was brought to the hospital on ventilatory support and was imme

Winter storm weather forecast: East Coast could see more snow, sleet, and rain here's what to expect this weekend

Winter Storm Weather Forecast: Another winter storm is brewing for the East Coast this weekend, January 31 and February 1. Weather models indicat

Trump Says Will 'De-Escalate A Little Bit' In Minneapolis

US President Donald Trump said Tuesday he would de-escalate a little bit in Minneapolis, amid a backlash over the killings of two people by feder

Government counters opposition, says caste census timeline already out

Affidavit rider to complaints to offer relief to public servants

Cerebration Corporate Quiz 2026 invites participants for 22nd edition

This year, the competition will follow a hybrid format beginning with virtual prelims, followed by regional finals across six cities, and culmina

Kolkata Warehouse Fire Toll Rises To 8

A case has been filed against the warehouse owner Gangadhar Das who has been traced finally. Mr Das spoke to the media over phone but did not app

What is gold price next milestone and will it really hit $6,000 by year end? Gold's spectacular rise, bank forecasts explained. Here's what should investors do now

What is gold price next milestone and will it really hit $6,000 by year end? Gold crossed $5,000 per ounce as investors reacted to policy risks,

Farmers March Enters Thane, Mumbai On Alert

The protesters, carrying red flags and led by the CPI(M)-affiliated All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS), began the long march on Sunday after an agitati

French Government survives no-confidence votes on expenditure part of 2026 budget

The full 2026 budget bill now goes to the Senate Upper House and will then have to go back to the lower house again

Row Erupts After Singers Vulgar Remarks Against CMs Wife

In a video clip that has gone viral on social media, Bhartis comments made while discussing the issue of rape allegedly referred to Amruta Fadn

Arizona shooting under investigation after Border Patrol incident leaves one person in critical condition

Arizona shooting: A critical shooting involving US Border Patrol in southern Arizona has left an unidentified individual fighting for their life.

NMC took up 185 doctor appeals, nixed all 256 by patients in 5 yrs

One Injured In Shooting Involving US Border Patrol In Arizona

One person was shot and in critical condition Tuesday in a shooting involving the Border Patrol near the U.S.- Mexico border, authorities in Ariz

A hundred years ago | Looking in in London

Mark Carney denies walking back Davos remarks after Trump call as Canada-U.S. trade tensions spike

Small businesses to get collateral-freeloans up to 10 cr.

Delhi govt. signs MoU with CGTMSE; CM says deal a major boostfor small entrepreneurs and women-led start-ups; dedicated 50-crore fund set up

Bankers Reluctant In Providing Loans Under Surya Ghar Solar Scheme

In Konaseema district, the population of SCs, STs and BCs is higher

IIT Delhi releases Alumni Impact Report mapping contribution of 65,000 alumni

Phansi-gharrow: panel report sentto Kejriwal

National Zoological Park set for 400-cr. makeover

SC: Reform-oriented sentencing not for acid attack convicts

Run-down school built by AAP a monument of corruption: Sood

French Tourist Hospitalised After Stroke During Badami Visit

The tourist, identified as Isaac Goldberg (76) from France, was visiting Badami when he suddenly developed health complications. Officials who no

Rain lashes Capital, mercury plunges, air quality worsens

Prepare plans to protect patients, kin from harsh weather, HC tells DUSIB

Excise in Kochi steps up anti-drug drive with new intelligence wing

Two teams, comprising 22 officials, deployed to gather intelligence on suspected trafficking of narcotic items and other contraband; excise in ta

Two held from U.P. for attacking Delhi police head constable, snatching gun

Five-star hotel food leaves woman ill; FIR registered

Delivery Executive Assaulted At Pizza Outlet

Duo from Delhi held for chain snatching

Iran Warns Against Instability After US Strike Group Arrives

Iran's president on Tuesday warned US hreats against the Islamic republic would only cause instability, as a US naval strike group led by an air

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EC Asks WB Govt To Cancel Transfer Of 3 IAS Officers, Posted On SIR Job

The three bureaucrats were deputed by the EC as the electoral roll observers in various districts to supervise the SIR. While Asvini Kumar Yadav