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Makaravilakku at Sabarimala: A Sacred Confluence of Faith and Tradition

Makaravilakku is one of the most significant and spiritually charged rituals associated with the Sabarimala pilgrimage

North Korea's Kim Yo Jong says South's hopes for better relations are an illusion

The administration of South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has been seeking to improve ties with Pyongyang, but so far its overtures have been re

Congress leader Digvijaya Singh vacating Rajya Sabha seat, not to seek third term

Singhs decision comes after a request from Madhya Pradesh Congress SC Department President Pradeep Ahirwar, who urged him to make way for an SC c

US Civil Rights Icon Claudette Colvin Dies

Colvin, at age 15, was arrested nine months before Rosa Parks gained international fame for also refusing to give up her seat on a segregated bus

After US, Israel Cuts Ties With Several UN Bodies

Israel's Minister of Foreign Affairs has decided that Jerusalem will immediately sever all contact with several United Nations agencies and inter

Iranian state TV acknowledges high death toll from protest crackdown

The acknowledgment comes after activists and rights groups said the number of people killed during the unrest has surpassed 2,000.

Short-term investment plans to grow dollars: Options that offer extreme returns

Investment risks abound, and if you think you may need some of your money for an important purpose in the next few years, it may make sense to sh

Iran accused of broadcasting coerced confessions as unrest deepens

Activists say the confessions are obtained through psychological or physical torture and are used to portray the unrest as foreign-instigated

US Tariffs Bringing Billions to Treasury, Not Hurting Consumers: Trump

He said steep duties on imported goods, particularly automobiles, have driven record investment and boosted wages across sectors

Iran protests: EU condemns violence, vows swift new sanctions

Condemning the rising death toll, she called the excessive use of force horrifying

Trump hails tariffs as cornerstone of fastest US economic turnaround

Speaking in Detroit, Trump said tariffsparticularly a 25% duty on foreign automobileshad driven record investment, boosted wages and helped curb

Morning Digest: Trump tells Iranians help on its way as crackdown toll soars; U.S. tariff threat puts India-Iran ties, BRICS plans under strain, and more

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India and France co-chair strategic dialogue on defence, technology, nuclear ties

National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and French Presidential Diplomatic Adviser Emmanuel Bonne led the 38th India-France Strategic Dialogue.

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India mulls raising rocket-cum-missile force amid China, Pakistan threat

Noting that both China and Pakistan already operate similar formations, Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi said such a force has become a necessity.

Tech decision cycle improving as clients no longer waiting for macro clarity: TCS CEO

The conversation on AI has moved beyond pilots and testing, says Krithivasan

Starc Wins Internet With 3-Word Post After Wife Healy Announces Retirement

Australia pacer Mitchell Starc made a heartwarming post on social media after his wife Alyssa Healy announced her retirement from international c

ED attaches assets worth Rs 22 crore in Mahadev case

Manchester United hires Michael Carrick as head coach until end of season

The former England midfielder won five Premier League titles and the Champions League during a trophy-laden playing career at Old Trafford

Border to trade, BJP raises key points with Chinese delegation

U.S. Supreme Court conservatives lean toward allowing transgender sports bans

Arguments involve laws passed in West Virginia and Idaho; Trump backs states in crackdown on transgender athletes

Toxic lands in legal trouble

Actor Yash starrer Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups has found itself in the middle of a legal controversy, days after the makers unveiled the fi

Actors Urmila Matondkar, Shabana Azmi and Richa Chadha attend the screening of Safia/Safdar in Mumbai

Actors Urmila Matondkar, Shabana Azmi and Richa Chadha attend the screening of Safia/Safdar in Mumbai, on Monday. (PTI)

Space Gen: Chandrayaan trailer highlights defining moment in Indias space journey

Jio hotstar has launched the trailer of Space Gen: Chandrayaan, a powerful, deeply human series inspired by real events that tells the untold sto

Bihar Cabinet clears decks for construction of Indrapuri reservoir project

Approves draft agreement to be signed between Bihar and Jharkhand; the move will further strengthen irrigation facility in eight districts of Bih

Nvidia H200 chip exports to China gets nod from Donald Trump administration but NVDA's 2nd most powerful AI chips require special review

Nvidia and the Chinese embassy in Washington did not immediately respond to requests for comment. U.S. President Donald Trump announced last mont

Rest of the world rooting for Gaganyaan mission, says Group Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair

If successful, the mission will make India the fourth country to send humans to space,following the Russia, theUSand China.

Harsh orders needed to curb corruption in judiciary: SC

Kohli, Rohit actively involved in planning: India batting coach

Rajkot, Jan 13: Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma remain actively involved in Indias long-term ODI planning, including preparations for next years Wor

Trump Asked If He Wants To See Democracy In Iran. His Reply

As the protests continue to rise in Iran, US President Donald Trump on Tuesday warned the country of consequences if it continues violent actions

Siddaramaiah accuses BJP of dismantling MGNREGA, says party has allergy to Mahatma Gandhi

The Karnataka Chief Minister alleged that the new framework shifted financial burdens to States and diluted panchayat-level planning

Rajkot pitch promises fair contest

Rajkot, Jan 13: A pleasant evening is expected once again as the second ODI rolls into Rajkot, and much like Vadodara, the weather is unlikely to

What an edible insects stall revealed about acceptance, normal food

Despite their nutritional and environmental benefits, people are increasingly moving away from insect-based foods. Urbanisation has created both

Kohli eyes another record in Rajkot clash

Rajkot, Jan 13: Virat Kohli stands on the brink of a landmark achievement as India prepare for the second ODI against New Zealand on Wednesday, w

Iyer nears 3,000 ODI runs

Rajkot, Jan 13: Shreyas Iyer is on the verge of a major personal milestone as India head into the second ODI against New Zealand, needing just 34

More Migrants Are Dying In US Immigration Custody Under Trump: Report

The confrontation tactics used by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have been in the spotlight since the fatal shooting of protester R

J&K Bank celebrates Lohri with traditional fervor

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Jan 13: J&K Bank today celebrated the festival of Lohri with traditional fervour and festive spirit at its Jamm

Senior Divisional Commercial Manager NR calls on LG

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 13: Uchit Singhal, Senior Divisional Commercial Manager, Jammu Division, Northern Railway called on Lieutenant

SHANTI Act will get us 100 GW in nuclear power by 2047

Union Minister of Science and Technology (Independent Charge) and MoS of Atomic Energy, Dr Jitendra Singh, asserts that the SHANTI Act opens up t

Lieutenant Governor launches special edition of Sangarmal magazine of HESK

J&Ks spiritual heritage is dynamic asset Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 13: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha on Tuesday launched the special

Lohri celebrated with traditional rituals, gaiety

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 13: As Jammu witnessed colourful and spirited celebrations of the Lohri festival on Tuesday, traditional ritua

Opposition manufacturing motivated apprehensions against G Ram G Act: Dr Jitendra

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Jan 13:Alleging that the Opposition is manufacturing motivated apprehensions against G Ram G Act,Union Ministe

IIT Jammu hosts workshop on Tribal Heritage Mapping

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 13: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, today said th

Trump tariffs set for big Supreme Court rulings, Amazon makes shocking announcements. What does this mean for Donald Trump?

Trump Traiffs are set to undergo major litmus test as the U.S. Supreme Court will make rulings on the key issue.

Major dredging operation begins in Manasbal lake

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Jan 13: In a bid to revive Manasbal Lake, one of Asias deepest freshwater lakes, the authorities have resumed l

Wont allow Assembly polls if SIR is obstructed in WB, says State BJP president

The BJP leader said that party workers had held protests at various places in the State after the officials refused to accept the objection forms

Fifty years ago | Pugwash meet opens: call for abolition of nuclear weapons

Glaucoma and uvea centres opened at Sankara Nethralaya

'Army ready to induct women in infantry if there is societal acceptance': General Upendra Dwivedi

Vance, Rubio congratulate Gor on assuming charge as US envoy to India

NEW YORK, Jan 13: US Vice President J D Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio have congratulated Sergio Gor as he took charge as the US Ambass

JKCA provides cricketing equipment ahead of Deaf Asia Cup 2026

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 13: The Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) has extended significant support to two of the Uni

Somnath Temple a symbol of Indias faith, like Sun and Moon, Sanatan Dharma is eternal: Shah

AHMEDABAD, Jan 13 : Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday asserted it is not easy to erase Indias Sanatan Dharma, culture, and peoples faith,

CA Kuttappa returns as head coach of Indian mens boxing team

New Delhi, Jan 13: Dronacharya awardee CA Kuttappa has returned as the head coach of the Indian mens boxing team for a third stint, the Boxing Fe

Civil-Police friendly T20 Cricket match held

Excelsior Sports Correspondent DODA, Jan 13: A Civil-Police Friendly T20 Cricket Match was organised at Sports Stadium, here today by District Ad

NSA Ajit Doval, French counterpart Emmanuel Bonne hold 38th India-France Strategic Dialogue

NEW DELHI, Jan 13: National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and his French counterpart Emmanuel Bonne co-chaired the 38th India-France Strategic Dial

Lohri celebrated across Punjab, Haryana

CHANDIGARH, Jan 13 : Lohri was celebrated across Punjab and Haryana on Tuesday. Bonfires, an important part of the festivities, were lit using wo

China urges Canada to break from US influence as PM Carney visits Beijing

BEIJING, Jan 13 : As Canadian leader Mark Carney arrives in China on Wednesday, his hosts see an opportunity to peel the longtime US ally away fr

UT Ladakh conducts team selection trials for KIWG-2026

Excelsior Sports Correspondent LEH, Jan 13: The Union Territory of Ladakh conducted team selection trials for the upcoming Khelo India Winter Gam

3 Killed After Coal Mine Collapses In West Bengal, Says BJP MLA

A coal mine collapsed in West Bengal's Asansol on Tuesday, leaving five people trapped under the debris.

Mike Tomlin Net Worth: Pittsburgh Steelers coach steps down after record-breaking 19 seasons, Baltimore Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti makes shocking remarks

Mike Tomlin, the longest-tenured head coach in major American professional sports stepped down from his job leading the Pittsburgh Steelers on Tu

Rahul Gandhi holds discussions with Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar separately at Mysuru airport

The interactions have drawn attention as the issue of leadership and power-sharing continues to be discussed publicly

A hundred years ago | The literary institute, Namakkal

From the January 13, 1926 issue as there was no issue on January 14, 1926

Goalgaon-o asel onganiko jakgitele sandirokchina Congress dabia

SHILLONG: Adita salrangna skang, West Garo Hills ajani Rajabala jolo donggipa Goalgaon songo, ACHIK dolni membor-rangko niam gri kam kagipa dolsa

Lohri: let darkness vanish

Niam gri koela, roong salaniko champengatchina Tura MDC dabia

TURA: Garo Hills-ni koelarangko aro roongrangko niam gri gipin biaprangona salaniko champengatchina aro Sixth Schedule-ni ningo Tribal-rangna ong

Surprise inspection of Government Offices held in Zanskar

Excelsior Correspondent ZANSKAR, Jan 13: On the directions of the Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Zanskar, a Committee headed by Shri Mohd Hassan, Teh

Impact of Climate Change on Horticultural Crops Production in J&K

Dr. Banarsi Lal kvkreasi@gmail.com Union Territory Jammu and Kashmir is endowed with different agro-climatic conditions and topography. There is

Bhaderwahs Environmental Crisis

The National Green Tribunals sharp rebuke to the District Administration, Doda, over the state of pollution control in the ecologically fragile B

6 terror camps active across LoC, 2 opposite 1B: Army chief

J&K situation firmly under control *Active local terrorists in single digit NEW DELHI, Jan 13: Army chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi today said that the

EGH-o niam gri songdonggiparangko arikgalchina GHYS dabia

WILLIAMNAGAR: East Garo Hills ajao tomtomaniko rakkiangna manna gita ajao niam gri songdong achaenggipa manderangko amsandienba, biaptangtangona

Adokgre-o Health & Wellness Centre-ko nokdonggaa

RESUBELPARA: Mongolbar salo, North Garo Hills ajani Adokgre C&RD Block ningo donggipa Dilma Adap songo, Ayushman Bharat Health & Wellness Centre

CIK executes proclamation against 3 absconders

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Jan 13: The Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) today executed proclamation orders against three absconding accu

Diagnostic services badly hit as only MRI machine in Jammus public health system goes out of order

*Patients face delays, higher costs amid absence of backup facility Govind Sharma JAMMU, Jan 13: The lone MRI machine available in public health

MDA sorkarini GHADC-ko rimgekanichi Sixth Schedule-ko bonatnasienga: Saleng

SHILLONG: Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) election-na skang, National Peoples Party (NPP)-chi dilenggipa Meghalaya Democratic Alli

Rajabala-o asel onganichi ACHIK dolni saksa sianina jegalgrimkua

TURA:Adita salrangna skang, West Garo Hills ajani Rajabala jolo, ACHIK dolni membor-rangko masina mangijagipa manderangni chadrapanichi, chadrapa

Dow Jones crashes, S&P 500, Nasdaq slip as U.S. Stock market analysts make big prediction

U.S. companies are under pressure to deliver strong growth in profits to justify the runs to records their stock prices have made.

India unfazed as US slaps 25% tariff on countries trading with Iran, sees minimal impact due to limited trade with Tehran since 2019

US President Trump announced a 25% tariff on countries trading with Iran, aiming to pressure Tehran amidst anti-government protests. However, the

Trump Says US Tariffs Bringing Billions To Treasury, Not Hurting Consumers

United States President Donald Trump on Tuesday (local time) said his administration's tariff policy is the cornerstone of what he described as t

Costa Rica Says Plot To Kill President Uncovered Ahead Of Elections

Costa Rica's government on Tuesday said it had uncovered a plot to assassinate President Rodrigo Chaves on the eve of national elections, in whic

Iran aired nearly 100 coerced confessions from protesters, often after torture, claim activists

Iran alleges confessions broadcast on state media, which often include references to Israel or America, are proof of foreign plots behind nationw

Anasuya Files Police Complaint Against Online Abuse

Bharadwaj alleged that soon after the day, multiple persons, social media users, content creators, television anchors and online platforms began

Fines must combine with strict enforcement of traffic laws

Editor, The news Police crackdown on traffic indiscipline in East Khasi Hills (ST January 13, 2026) is newsworthy. Fines can be an effective dete

Young India, old leaders

National attention was hardly riveted to an event in the national capital on Monday, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nations yout

Ponguleti Launched Development Works Worth Rs.59.62 Crore In Mahabubabad

Speaking at an event in Mahabubabad district on Tuesday, the minister said that the state government, under the leadership of Chief Minister A. R

Nul-Ding Kt and the Living History of the Biate

By Bhogtoram Mawroh A few days ago, I was invited to take part in the Nul-Ding Kt Festival, organised by the Biate Cultural Organisation of Megha

Will hold feeders liable, fix heavy compensation for dog bites, warns SC

'Adopt them', P 8

The Outsider: Dangerous, Foreign, and Essential

By Ellerine Diengdoh Disclaimer: I can confirm that absolutely no trains were involved in the transport of these sentences. I was petrified that

CM Calls BJP Govt A Permanent Corona

In a Pongal message to his party cadre on Tuesday, Stalin said that he would be attending the Jallikattu event to be held at the world class mode

Pakistan sent Sindoor SOS after seeing Indian forces movement; 8 terror camps still active along Pakistan-side of border: Army chief

Jagan Expresses Shock Over Sarlankapalle Fire Tragedy, Demands Immediate Relief

Jagan Mohan Reddy urged the government to immediately provide shelter and food to the affected families and ensure that no victim is put to hards