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CI in Vivekananda Murder Case Dismissed from Service

Following the prolonged investigations into the case, Shankaraiah had been put under Vacancy Reserve in Kurnool range

Bavuma to lead SA in ODIs against India, Markram to captain T20I side

Johannesburg, Nov 21: Temba Bavuma was on Friday named as South Africas captain in the upcoming three-match ODI series against India, but premier

India set to pick same squad for NZ series and T20 World Cup

Guwahati, Nov 21: The national selection committee led by Ajit Agarkar, in all likelihood, will select identical squads for the five-match T20I s

The No. 1 cancer-linked food a top dietitian wont touch are you still eating it?

Experts say some foods can raise cancer risk, and the biggest worry is processed meat. Dietitians warn that items like bacon, ham and deli meat c

India A go down to Bangladesh A in Super Over of Rising Asia Cup semifinals

Doha, Nov 21: India A paid a heavy price for their insipidness with bat and ball, succumbing to Bangladesh A in Super Over in the semifinals of t

Australia on ropes after frenetic 19-wicket opening day

Perth, Nov 21: In a chaotic opening day of the Ashes, Ben Stokes won the toss and watched his team skittled for 172 before taking a five-wicket h

In Kerala, a snakebite that sparked a change

Last month, Kerala declared snakebite envenomation a notifiable disease. Though snakebites are common in the State, a 2019 incident triggered a s

Inside Indias podcast generation

The market is growing with over 100 million listeners. And with vodcasts on the scene, the game is set to change

Starc joins elite club with 100 Ashes wickets

Perth, Nov 21: Mitchell Starc etched his name deeper into Ashes history on Thursday, becoming the 13th Australian and just the 21st bowler overa

Meghalayas Akash appears for MI trial

By Our Reporter Shillong, Nov 21: Shillongs rising batting sensation Akash Choudhary has earned a coveted trial call-up from Mumbai Indians, mark

Mlaya all set for Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy

By Our Reporter Shillong, Nov 21: Following the conclusion of the Ranji Trophy 2025-26, Meghalaya will soon be in action in the Syed Mushtaq Ali

Sensex drops 400 pts on global weakness

MUMBAI, Nov 21: Snapping the two-day rally, benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty closed lower on Friday mainly due to weak global trends and fading

S&P 500, NASDAQ and Dow futures show big gains after Wall Street ended volatile week on a high with AI stocks dictating things; heres how key indices performed

US stock futures recorded gains on Friday after Wall Street closed higher. Futures for the S&P 500, Dow, and NASDAQ also showed significant gains

'Accept Trump peace deal, else': Putin unleashes ultimatum on Zelenskyy, blasts EU instigators

SEBI restricts mutual funds pre-IPO participation

NEW DELHI, Nov 21: SEBI has barred mutual funds from participating in pre-IPO share placements while allowing them to invest in anchor rounds, a

Watch: Trump Jokes With Mamdani Over His Old Fascist Remark

During a meeting with New York mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, President Trump struck a surprising tone, saying he would be okay if Mamdani continued

Govt readies sweeping reform agenda for Winter Session with atomic, education and insurance bills

The government plans to introduce significant reforms in atomic energy, higher education, insurance, and securities markets during the upcoming W

Tyson Foods closing Lexington beef plant, cutting amarillo shift amid big losses

Tyson Foods is closing its beef plant in Lexington, Nebraska, and cutting a shift in Amarillo, Texas. The company faces big losses as U.S. cattle

J Lo, Trump Jr, Bwood A-listers to attend wedding in Udaipur

A glitzy extravaganza is set to unfold here over the next few days as several global celebrities, including singer-actor Jennifer Lopez and US Pr

IAFs Tejas fighter jet crashes during Dubai Air Show, pilot dies; CoI ordered

NEW DELHI, Nov 21: The pilot of a Tejas fighter jet of the Indian Air Force was killed on Friday after the indigenous multi-role Light Combat Air

Army Cdr NC reviews security situation in Poonch

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Nov 21: Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma, Army Commander Northern Command (Cdr NC) visited Shahsitar in Poonch

When besieged Poonch City was linked with the country

K D Maini kdmainipoonch@gmail.com After twelve months of siege of historic Poonch city during 1947-48, it was linked with the rest of the country

Trumps very productive meeting with Zohran Mamdani at the Oval Office ends: How the US president praised the NYC mayor-elect days after multiple threats and warnings

New York's incoming mayor, Zohran Mamdani, met Trump at the White House, describing the discussion as very productive. Trump expressed comfort wi

MTC launches Bus first campaign in Chennai

Corporation hopes people will give priority to buses, and ropes in cricketer Thirush Kamini as brand ambassador for the campaign

Labour Comm grants factory licenses to 15 industrial units

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 21: Labour Commissioner, S. Charandeep Singh, who is also Chief Inspector of Factories today granted factory l

GoI approves increased number of person-days provided under MGNREGA to 150 days for J&K

*LG expresses gratitude to PM, RD Minister Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 21: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has expressed gratitude to Honb

CBI inaugurates 1st NRI Desk in Chandigarh

Excelsior Correspondent CHANDIGARH, Nov 21: The Central Bank of India (CBI) today inaugurated its first dedicated NRI Desk at the Sector 17B bran

J&K Bank signs MoU with MDB Group for luxury housing project

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Nov 21: J&K Bank has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with MDB Group to offer home loan facilities fo

Office of SBI Officers Association inaugurated

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Nov 21: The newly renovated office of State Bank of India (SBI) Officers Association was inaugurated here today

'Zelenskyy will have to approve it, else': Trumps ultimatum to Ukraine on new Russia peace deal

The Better He Does, The Happier I'm: Takeaways From Trump-Mamdani Meeting

The two had called each other fascist and communist, but when President Trump and New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani faced reporters in the

Trump praises New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani after surprise warm oval office meeting

Donald Trump and Zohran Mamdani talked about New Yorks rising living costs and high utility prices. They agreed that many people are worried abou

President Murmu inaugurates second edition of Bharatiya Kala Mahotsav

HYDERABAD, Nov 21: President Droupadi Murmu on Friday inaugurated the second edition of the Bharatiya Kala Mahotsav at the Rashtrapati Nilayam in

Para Athlete calls on LG

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 21: Chandeep Singh, International Para Athlete called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, today. Meanwh

New labour codes biggest reforms in history of labour laws: Amit Shah

NEW DELHI, Nov 21 : Union Home Minister Amit Shah extended his greetings to all workers of the country over the implementation of the four Labour

Indias trade liberalisation initiatives praised at Shanghai symposium

BEIJING, Nov 21 : Indias recent trade liberalisation initiatives and ease of doing business were lauded at a symposium on sustainable development

Rifat Kohli inaugurates 69th NSG Table Tennis Cship

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 21: Emphasizing the role of sports in fostering unity and goodwill, Rifat Kohli, Director, Department o

Aneesha selected for Khelo India University Games

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 21: Cluster University of Jammu announced that Aneesha Sharma, an exceptionally talented shooter, has b

In first public speech after resigning as VP, Dhankhar praises RSS philosophy

BHOPAL, Nov 21 : Jagdeep Dhankhar, who has maintained a low profile since stepping down exactly four months ago citing health reasons, made his f

Power of Tirupati prasad

Trump Says Zelensky Will Have To Like US Plan To End War With Russia

US President Donald Trump said Friday that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will have to like a US plan to end the war with Russia that cal

Should we eat dinner earlier in winter? Why timing might matter

Once the clocks have gone back and darkness falls before many of us even leave work, the rhythms of winter can feel heavier shorter days, darker

Blocking a single protein forces cancer cells to self-destruct: Study

Researchers uncovered a powerful weakness in lung cancer by shutting down a protein that helps tumours survive stress. When this protein, FSP1, w

How did Anna Kepner, teen cheerleader, die? Cause of death revealed as her 16-year-old stepbrother becomes suspect amid FBI probe; heres what you need to know

Teenager Anna Kepner's death aboard a Carnival Horizon cruise ship in November 2025 has been ruled an asphyxiation by bar hold, with investigator

SC: Accused has right to speedy investigation

The Supreme Court affirmed that the right to a speedy investigation is a fundamental right, stating that accused individuals cannot face endless

Will throw out every infiltrator from India: Shah

Pak announced unilateral truce during Op Sindoor BHUJ (Gujarat), Nov 21:Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said the government will throw ou

Govt faces backlash over proposed 20% peak-hour electricity surcharge

Proposal as per Union Power Ministrys guidelines Suhail Bhat Srinagar, Nov 21: Public anger is growing across Jammu and Kashmir against a propose

BSF gears up to tackle infiltration attempts in foggy weather

Sophisticated equipments in place Police pickets, VDGs also activated Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Nov 21: With fencing and border pickets damaged by Au

Poonch, Rajouri people faced neglect for decades, suffered from terrorism: LG

521 houses to be built free of cost Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 21: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today laid the foundation stone for co

India looking at collaborating with Israeli startups to boost innovation: Goyal

TEL AVIV, Nov 21: India and Israeli startups can collaborate in areas such as cybersecurity and medical devices to boost innovation ecosystem, Co

Jammu, Srinagar set for major transport upgrade with 200 new electric buses

Dedicated bus lanes, smarter passenger facilities also proposed Bivek Mathur JAMMU, Nov 21: Jammu and Srinagar are set for a major improvement in

India emerging as global leader in preventive healthcare: Dr Jitendra

PPP critical for innovation in Life Sciences Avtar Bhat JAMMU, Nov 21:Union Minister in PMO with Independent Charge of Ministries of Science & Te

Pemmasani says every rupee must be accounted for, directs postal dept plug revenue leak

NEW DELHI, Nov 21: Minister of State for Communications Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani has directed the Department of Post to implement a technology-ba

Trump and Mamdani meet to discuss high con edison bills and cost of living in New York

Donald Trump and Zohran Mamdani talked about New Yorks rising living costs and high utility prices. They agreed that many people are worried abou

Urgent Concern Over Rampant and Systemic Noise Pollution in Shillong

Editor, Through your esteemed daily, I wish to draw urgent attention to the growing and deeply troubling issue of noise pollution caused by late-

Trump says Ukraine's Zelenskyy will have to approve U.S.-backed peace plan

Mr. Trump said the approaching winter, the mounting death toll and repeated attacks on Ukrainian energy plants underscored the urgency of ending

Shillong LitFest Dividends

The Shillong Literary Literature Festival now into its 5th year has made significant strides in terms of the quality of writers invited. This tim

Trump Gives Warm Welcome To Zohran Mamdani At White House Meeting

President Donald Trump vowed Friday that his administration would work with New York's incoming Democratic socialist mayor Zohran Mamdani to impr

Hope, Perseverance and Passion

By Dominick Dauni Roising Rymbai These days, the moment one reaches for the newspaper (hard copy or electronic-paper), or opens the YouTube chann

INDIA Bloc has to introspect while fighting for fair elections

NDA has successfully exploited insecurity over sir in Bihar Assembly Polls By Nilotpal Basu The Bihar assembly election is a watershed in the ele

Order against bulldozer justice was my most important: CJI Gavai

Retiring CJI B.R. Gavai highlighted his judgment against ulldozer justice as his most significant, emphasizing its conflict with the rule of law

Minimum wage to social security, labour reforms set for rollout

4 Codes Replace 29 Laws; Rules Within 45 Days

Could Trump greenlight Nvidia to sell H200 AI chips in China? Heres what it means for the global tech race

Nvidia H200 AI chips China: The Trump administration is reviewing a policy shift that could allow Nvidia to sell its advanced H200 artificial int

Diabetes experts reveal 7 everyday habits secretly spiking your blood sugar

People with diabetes can have higher blood sugar because of small everyday habits. Stress, hard exercise, medicines, low water, poor sleep, too m

'Prez, have your views changed about 'communist' Mamdani?': Trump put on spot by reporters | WATCH

U.N. chief Guterres urges G20 to use power to ease global suffering

Mr. Guterres urged G20 members to live up to the commitments made in June in the Financing for Development Conference in Sevilla to unlock more f

Trump says he had a very productive meeting with Mamdani

Weve just had a great... very productive meeting. We have one thing in common. We want this city of ours that we love to do very well, Mr. Trump

Lokesh Promises To Clear Fee Reimbursement Arrears

Lokesh warned private college managements against pressurizing students over these arrears and promised strict action against such rule violation

An American tragedy: Ohio cop acquitted in death of Ta'Kiya Young, pregnant Black mother accused of shoplifting; heres how the tragedy unfolded, all you need to know

An Ohio police officer, Connor Grubb, was acquitted of all charges, including murder, in the fatal shooting of Ta'Kiya Young, a pregnant Black mo

'Loss of dignity, or losing US: Zelenskyy stunned by Trumps 7-day Russia peace deal deadline

Judge in Google Ad Tech Case Seeks Quick Fix For Web Giant's Monopolies

But that could change, depending on what US District Court Judge Leonie Brinkema in Alexandria, Virginia, decides in the DOJ's case over Google's

LIVE | NYC Mayor-elect Mamdani meets Prez Trump in White House; affordability crisis on agenda?

BBC Board Member Resigns After Trump Documentary Edit

An independent director on the BBC's board, Shumeet Banerji, has quit on Friday in the wake of what the public broadcaster said was an incorrect

Work begins on Khyndai Lads proposed music boulevard

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Nov 21: The ambitious plan to transform Khyndai Lad into a dedicated music boulevardLynti Sur Bathianghas remained larg

Only 30 pc work completed on multi-level car park upgrade

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Nov 21: The physical progress of the retrofitting and upgrade of three multi-level car parks in the state capital stand

Couple Dies by Suicide Over Financial Debts

Police said they received a complaint that the couple was missing on Thursday.

NEHUTA demands opening of Gate No. 1 within a week

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Nov 21: The North-Eastern Hill University Teachers Association (NEHUTA) has issued a stern ultimatum to the NEHU admini

Audit Week celebrations begin in city

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Nov 21: The Audit Week celebrations were jointly inaugurated here by the three offices of the Indian Audit & Accounts D

Streaming frenzy: 8 new movies and shows on Netflix and Prime you cant skip this weekend

This weekend's streaming lineup features a diverse array of new releases across Netflix, Prime Video, and Peacock. From the animated fantasy of T

Supreme Court To Hear SIR Pleas

The top court is already hearing a clutch of pleas challenging the validity of the Election Commission's decision to conduct pan-India SIR exerci

Dushala Epic Retold Via A Womens Lament

The play starts as an ode to the saga of women in constant search of identity, but is largely a lament of a lady, a voice in the wilderness.

HYDRAA Secures Rs 700-cr Worth Land In Kondapur

According to the residents, some individuals had created the layout in the 1980s using GPA documents and later sold parts of the reserved land.

Demolition a political exercise in Varanasi, should be stopped, says Akhilesh

Mr. Yadav, who met the aggrieved traders of Varanasis Dal Mandi at the Samajwadi State Office in Lucknow, said that the political demolition of V

Think you know Social Security? These 3 hidden facts could change your benefits

Social Security benefits explained: Many Americans misunderstand Social Security rules. Your 35 highest-earning years determine benefits. Claimin

OSD: Fool-Proof Arrangements Needed for Inter

He said the attendance system had reduced absenteeism and brought clarity to how colleges were being managed, after watching the real-time feed o

Toll cut on bad NH stretches? Panel to set measurable criteria

Authorities are now establishing clear, measurable standards to define commuter inconvenience on national highways. This move aims to determine w

Kokapet Junction Beautification

The island depicts layered foliage, flowering hedges, and ground covers.

JNTU Celebrates 60 Yrs Of Guiding Telanganas Tech Education

Officials noted that the university had grown from three constituent colleges to 10 and now supported nearly 200 affiliated colleges with close t

Modi To Seek Better Future For All At G20

Landed in Johannesburg for the G-20 summit-related engagements Our focus will be on strengthening cooperation, advancing development priorities a