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Asias largest solar network for farmers puts Maharashtra in global spotlight

Speaking at Davos, Fadnavis highlighted that Maharashtra supplies 16,000 MW of power to farmers through Asias largest distributed solar network

AM Group organizes Republic Day road safety rally in Jammu

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 21: Reaffirming its strong commitment to road safety, public awareness and responsible mobility, a Republic Da

NHPC hands over Rs 1.80 Cr OPD complex to Health Dept in Bani

Excelsior Correspondent BANI, Jan 21: A newly constructed OPD complex building, sanctioned under the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initia

Minister urges coordination for timely Ramzan arrangements

Mr. Azharuddin was chairing a review meeting with district minorities welfare officers on Wednesday where he underscored the need for Ramzan prep

Olive Ridley turtle carcasses found along Mamallapuram coast

BNP, Jamaat clashes in Bdesh leaves multiple injured

DHAKA, Jan 21: As Bangladesh approaches the February 12 general elections, political tensions have intensified, with clashes between the Banglade

Ashish reelected as LRBA president

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 21: Ashish Gupta has been reelected as president of Lower Raghunath Bazaar Association. Dheeraj Pargal has bee

Ex-PM Hasina faces sedition charge hearing on Febuary 9

DHAKA, Jan 21: A Bangladesh court on Wednesday scheduled February 9 for the next hearing on charge framing in a sedition case against ousted Prim

The call of Ayyappa

Four ex-PMs join race post-GenZ protests in Nepal polls

KATHMANDU, Jan 21: Months after the youth-led Gen Z protests in Nepal, four former prime ministers have filed nominations for the March 5 general

Shivraj Singh Chouhan to coach BJP-JD(S) on new job scheme

Sources in the BJP said that the party State leadership had requested the Centre to depute Mr. Chouhan to Karnataka to provide orientation to the

Tehran signals retaliation if US attacks

DUBAI, Jan 21: Irans Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi issued the most direct warning yet to the United States on Wednesday, following Tehrans viol

Lizelle Lee fined for Code of Conduct breach in WPL

Lee admitted to a Level 1 offence under Article 2.2 of the Code of Conduct, which relates to the abuse of cricket equipment during the match. For

108 ambulance employees put forward demands

Jammus Municipal Reality Beyond Official Claims

Sanitation, Spending, and Accountability Animesh Rohmetra animesh rohmetra1@gmail.com Jammu city, the winter capital of the Union Territory of Ja

Record crowd witness Sabalenka, Alcaraz, Gauff and Zverev advance

MELBOURNE, Jan 21: Another day, another record crowd. Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz advanced in straight sets Wednesday and the N

Trust set up without my informed consent, revoke it: Sunjays mom

Rani Kapur has filed a plea in the Delhi High Court seeking the cancellation of the Rani Kapur Family Trust. She alleges the trust, which holds a

Contribution of RSS towards Nation Building

Brig Anil Gupta (retd) anil5457@gmail.com The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), founded in 1925 by Dr. Keshav Baliram Hedgewar, stands as a prem

From Artificial Teeth to Facial Prosthetics

Dr. Reecha Gupta Dr. Mohit Gupta Prosthodontics is a dental specialty which deals with replacement of missing teeth, parts of teeth, and oral and

Apple To Revamp Siri As A Built-In Chatbot: Report

Apple plans to revamp Siri later this year by turning the digital assistant into the company's first artificial intelligence chatbot, Bloomberg N

Pune Grand Tour 2026: Mudgway rules the Maratha Heritage Circuit, extends hold on Yellow Jersey

PUNE, Jan 21: Luke Mudgway of Chinas Li Ning Star clinched the Maratha Heritage Circuit, the stage two race of the Bajaj Pune Grand Tour 2026 cyc

Putin signals willingness to use frozen assets to rebuild Ukraine after peace deal

Putin also announced a USD 1 billion donation from frozen assets to the Trump-backed Board of Peace overseeing the Gaza ceasefire plan

EC seeks WB reply for defying its order against poll officers

Abhisheks 84 guides India to 48-run win over NZ in first T20I

NAGPUR, Jan 21: Abhishek Sharmas pyrotechnics followed a now familiar script with India out-batting New Zealand by 48 runs in the opening T20 Int

Cabinet meets today; likely to clear new Excise Policy, MoU for crucial works at Shri Amarnath yatra track

LG Address, SPV for Jhelum, JKPCC restructuring too on agenda JKAS officers promotion, relaxation for some batches may get nod Sanjeev Pargal JAM

Amit Shah greets Manipur, Meghalaya, Tripura on their Statehood Day

NEW DELHI, Jan 21 : Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday extended greetings to the people of Manipur, Meghalaya and Tripura on their Stateh

ICC Board votes against BCB request, Bangladesh matches to be played in India as scheduled

DUBAI, Jan 21: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday rejected the request from the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) to shift its tea

JU Alumni Association elects new office bearers, Prof Neelu Rohmetra is President

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 21: Prof Neelu Rohmetra is the new President of University of Jammu Alumni Association (UJAA), which has elect

CM chairs pre-budget consultation meetings with key deptts

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 21: For the second consecutive day, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today held pre-budget consultations with seve

World must display zero tolerance towards terrorism: Jaishankar

NEW DELHI, Jan 21: The first Made in India C-295 military aircraft is expected to roll out of a factory before September, External Affairs Minist

Jammus Mayank gets AITA wild card for Asian U-16 Tennis Cship

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 21: Young tennis player Mayank Gupta from Jammu has earned a prestigious Wild Card entry from the All I

Why is gold price still rising and will it continue to increase more than $4,778? Here's what investors should do now

Why is gold price still rising and will it continue to increase more than $4,778 remains a key market question. Gold crossed $4,887 as Trump ease

Display West Bengal discrepancies, unmapped list by Jan 24: EC

Following a Supreme Court directive, the Election Commission has instructed the Bengal CEO to display names of electors with 'logical discrepanci

Ties with Europe on the rocks, but Trump wants 'a big piece of ice'

US President Trump demanded that Europe cede control of Greenland, citing national security and missile defence requirements. He warned of conseq

CEC cites success of SIR in Bihar at global meet

World must show zero tolerance for terror, EAM tells Spain counterpart

India and Spain have pledged to strengthen international cooperation against terrorism, with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar emphasizing a

Need to strengthen development trajectory in Manipur: PM

JDA wins 30 years old legal dispute

*Rs 18.12 cr bank guarantee released Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 21: The Jammu Development Authority (JDA) has achieved a major institutio

Rusted shell, grenades recovered

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 21: A joint team of the Army and Police today recovered a rusted mortar shell and grenades during routine patr

ADC Kargil reviews preparations for Republic Day 2026

Excelsior Correspondent KARGIL, Jan 21: Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC), Kargil, Imteeaz Kacho, today chaired a meeting to review the arrang

Gujarats policy-driven governance, transparency make it best place for investors: Dy CM

DAVOS, Jan 21 : Gujarats policy-driven governance model and strong stability make it the best place for investment, Deputy Chief Minister Harsh S

Kanchoth festival celebrated across Chenab region

Excelsior Correspondent BHADERWAH, Jan 21: Dressed in bridal attire, hundreds of women on Wednesday thronged different temples to celebrate ancie

Paks Punjab govt rejects criticism over lavish spending at wedding of Maryam Nawazs son

LAHORE, Jan 21 : Pakistans Punjab government on Wednesday rejected criticism over lavish spending at the wedding of the ruling Sharif familys sci

Davos Summit: Karnataka holds investment talks with ReNew Power, Xylem, Octopus Energy

DAVOS, Jan 21: Karnatakas Minister for Large and Medium Industries M B Patil held discussions with ReNew Power, Xylem Inc and Octopus Energy at t

Vaishnaw: India in 1st league of AI nations, not a follower

India's IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw challenged the notion of India being a secondary AI power, asserting its front-rank status by emphasizing la

Why is silver price falling now and will it drop more than $91.17? Precious metals market reaction explained. Here's what investors should do now

Why is silver price falling now and will it drop more than $91.17? Silver prices dropped after hitting record highs as investors reacted to easin

SC asks panel to decide fate of Aravali Zoo Safari plan

The Supreme Court has directed the Central Empowered Committee (CEC) to decide the fate of Haryana's proposed mega Aravali Zoo Safari Project. Th

EWS flat 'fraud': SC notices to Haryana govt, builder

The Supreme Court has summoned responses from the Haryana government and Mahira Buildwell concerning allegations of cheating homebuyers in an aff

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Activist in jail for 7 years sans trial, SC steps in to hasten proceedings

The Supreme Court will order an expedited hearing for lawyer-activist Surendra Gadling in the 2016 Surajgarh arson case, acknowledging his seven-

NATO Chief Had Very Productive Trump Talks On Arctic Security

NATO said Wednesday its secretary general Mark Rutte had held very productive talks with Donald Trump on security in the Arctic region, after the

SC to set up expert panel on Aravalis, tells states to stop illegal mining 'at all costs'

The Supreme Court has ordered Delhi, Haryana, and Rajasthan to halt illegal mining in the Aravali hills, citing irreversible ecological damage. A

KKR appoints Dishant Yagnik as fielding coach ahead of IPL 2026

KKR said Yagnik would bring a wealth of experience and a sharp eye for fielding excellence to the team

Seven bovines rescued

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Jan 21: Chenani Police has rescued seven bovine animals by foiling a bovine smuggling bid and arresting an accu

Two drug peddlers arrested, heroin recovered

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Jan 21: Police arrested two inter-district drug peddlers and recovered more than 51 grams of heroin from their

Drug peddler held with heroin-like substance in Akhnoor

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 21: An alleged drug peddler was arrested with over 5 grams of heroin-like substance from Akhnoor area here tod

Mission Shakti organises Free Medical Camp at Nagrota

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 21: Mission Shakti, District Hub for Empowerment of Women, Jammu, Department of Social Welfare, organised a Fr

Rashtriya Bajrang Dal stages protest

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 21: Activists of Rashtriya Bajrang Dal here today staged a protest demonstration against terrorist attack in K

Tata Steel Masters: Gukesh holds Praggnanandhaa

Praggnanandhaa was denied a victory for the fourth day running by Gukesh who played an unusual variation to counter the French defence

Power ministry's draft policy moots automatic revisions of tariff

The draft National Electricity Policy 2026 proposes annual tariff resets, including automatic index-linked revisions, to ensure the financial hea

Another booked for using VPN on mobile phone

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Jan 21: District Police Udhampur has booked another violator for breaching the prohibitory orders issued by the

Why did Donald Trump rule out Greenland invasion? US President explains military limits, NATO talks and Arctic deal. Here's if Trump made U-turn due to this law

Why did Donald Trump rule out Greenland invasion? The US President said he will not use military force to take Greenland. Legal limits, NATO pres

5 traffic offences in a year could bar you from driving

Habitual traffic offenders face a new penalty as the road transport ministry has amended rules to disqualify driving licenses for five or more of

65 student suicides at IITs in 5 yrs, alumni group calls for accountability

A recent IIT-Kanpur student suicide highlights a disturbing mental health crisis across premier Indian technical institutes, with over a dozen st

Bodo/Glimt upends Man City; PSG stumbled while Arsenal coasts

Pep Guardiola's Man City arrived in chilly Norway for their seventh and penultimate league-phase match against modest Bodo/Glimt as hot favourite

Devp prog for Tripura Panchayat members begins at IIM Shillong

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 21: A five-day Management Development Programme (MDP) for elected members and officials of the Rural Development (P

Man gets 25-year RI for minors sexual assault

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 21: The Court of Special Judge (POCSO), East Jaintia Hills, has sentenced Kmenlang Sana, alias Lang Sana, to 25 yea

PM praises Meghalayas role in national progress

MEGHALAYA marks 54 years of autonomy Our Bureau NEW DELHI/SHILLONG, Jan 21: As Meghalaya marked 54 years of its hard-won autonomy from Assam, the

Fifty years ago | Gulf controversy over new name subsides

CM honours statehood leaders

From Our Correspondent BAGHMARA, Jan 21: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma led the 54th Meghalaya Day celebrations (See P-3) in Baghmara on Wednesda

Secretariat looks deserted as state machinery camps in Baghmara

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 21: The Secretariat wore a largely deserted look on Wednesday as most of the states political leadership and senior

Trump cancels tariff threat over Greenland, says NATO agreed to 'framework' of future Arctic deal

The implications of his remarks were enormous, potentially rupturing an alliance that has held firm since the dawn of the Cold War and seemed amo

Tensions recur in Maikhuli despite Phase-I border resolution

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 21: Recurrence of tensions at Maikhuli village along the Meghalaya-Assam interstate border, despite the area being

Mlaya woman rescued from flesh trade in Delhi

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 21: A woman from Meghalaya, trafficked to New Delhi on the pretext of a job but pressured into the flesh trade, was

BJP delegation takes up land hurdles with Rajnath Singh

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 21: A BJP delegation led by cabinet minister Sanbor Shullai and state party president Rikman G Momin met Union defe

Relocation of hawkers from city stretch evokes mixed reactions

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 21: The Shillong Municipal Board (SMB) on Wednesday relocated hawkers operating in the Civil Hospital area to the P

Guv recalls Hill State Movement, pays homage to freedom fighters of Mlaya

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 21: Meghalaya Governor CH Vijayashankar on Wednesday recalled the inspiring Hill State Movement and paid rich tribu

A hundred years ago | New coinage for Irish free state

Trump Drops Greenland Tariff Threat, Cites NATO Arctic Deal

Trump says a Greenland deal 'framework' is reached and cancels tariff threat

Worried about AI? These AI-proof jobs for 2026 offer six-figure salaries

Best AI-proof jobs in the US 2026 list: New data reveals that despite AI's impact, many top job opportunities for 2026 will rely on human skills

Putin Says Will Examine Trump's 'Board Of Peace' Invite

President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday said Russia would study US President Donald Trump's invitation to join his Board of Peace.

Sanjeev Khirwar appointed new MCD Commissioner

Infinity war comic explained: sequel to infinity gauntlet with shocking Thanos team-up

Infinity War comic is a sequel to Infinity Gauntlet by Marvel. A powerful villain named Magus wants to become a god and control everything. This

ED to Quizz Vijay Sai Reddy in Liquor Scam

The scam came to light after the change of government in Andhra Pradesh, prompting the ED probe.

Iranian state TV issues first official death toll from recent protests, saying 3,117 were killed

The comments by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who saw his invitation to the World Economic Forum in Davos rescinded over the killings, came as

SGPC delegation meets Delhi Police chief, seeks filing of FIR against Atishi for hurting Sikhs

Delhi Police to use AI-enabled spectacles for R-Day security

Pat for CM Revanth's Life Sciences Push at Davos

I am confident that the Telangana Next-Gen Life Sciences Policy will serve as a strong foundation for sustained growth and societal impact.

Delhi Police data show crime rate fell across categories in 2025

Cases of murder, robbery, snatching declined consistently since 2022, according to the Delhi polices annual crime report; offences such as attemp

Will take up pollution in Yamuna with Haryana, U.P. CMs: Rekha Gupta