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419 licences revoked, 469 suspended: MVD

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 22: The Motor Vehicles Department (Enforcement Wing) has launched a special traffic enforcement drive across t

DC Budgam visits Pandit Colony Sheikhpora, addresses community concerns

Excelsior Correspondent BUDGAM, Dec 22: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Budgam, Dr. Bilal Mohi-ud-Din Bhat, today visited Pandit Colony, Sheikhpora. Var

Lack of road connectivity puts lives at risk in Khawas

Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, Dec 22: Even in todays modern era, residents of the remote villages of Khawas tehsil in Rajouri district continu

BJP launches Swadeshi Sankalp Abhiyan at Lal Chowk, Srinagar

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Dec 22: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Jammu & Kashmir organized an awareness camp and oath ceremony under the ba

O P Sharmas Doyens of Dogri Literature presented to Dr Jitendra

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 22: O.P. Sharma, author and publisher of the book Doyens of Dogri Literature in English was presented to Dr. J

For Jammus future, we must choose a destination

Maj Gen Sanjeev Dogra (Retd) sanjeev662006@gmail.com There is a scene many of us remember from Alice in Wonderland. Alice reaches a crossroads an

Jatt Sabha organises one day convention, deliberate about future prospects of youth

Excelsior Correspondent AKHNOOR, Dec 22: A one day convention of Jammu and Kashmir Jatt Sabha was organised here today to deliberate about the fu

Remembering Mehar Chand Mahajan

Ravi Rohmetra ravirohmetra@gmail.com Mehar Chand Mahajan was born in a small village called Tika Nagrota in the Kangra district of Himachal Prade

Cluster University of Jammu organizes Duggar Mela 2025

Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, Dec 22: The Department of Linguistics & Literature, School of Humanities and Liberal Arts (SHLA), Cluster Universi

Hot oil poured on woman for resisting molestation

In Giridih, Jharkhand, a woman was severely injured after two men allegedly poured hot oil on her when she resisted their molestation attempt at

Haridwar hotel cancel Christmas event after protest by Hindu groups

The hotel had advertised about its Christmas events on social media on which the Hindu groups objected to

Kin kills 7-month pregnant woman for marrying Dalit

A 20-year-old pregnant woman was allegedly murdered by her family in Karnataka for marrying a Dalit man. Manya Patil, seven months pregnant, was

Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS to announce alliance in two days

After the Maharashtra Assembly elections, where Shiv Sena (UBT) performed poorly, winning only 20 seats out of 288 seats, while his cousin Raj Th

57 local bodies: Poll results out, but Maharashtra parties await ruling

The Supreme Court will deliver a crucial verdict on January 21. This decision will determine the fate of 57 local bodies in Maharashtra. These bo

Unconventional Leaders Signal Shift In Village Politics In Telangana

The elections also marked significant social milestones. In Karimnagar district, Vadla Mamatha created history by becoming the first transgender

Who was Vince Zampella? Legendary game developer dies in southern California crash

Vince Zampella, a popular video game developer and co-founder of Respawn Entertainment, passed away at 55 in a single-car crash on Southern Calif

Flash Flooding In Northern California Leads To Soaked Roads, Water Rescues And 1 Death

In Redding, a city at the northern end of the Central Valley, one motorist died after calling 911 while trapped in their vehicle as it filled up

G RAM G not demolition of MGNREGA, says BJP

BJP dismissed Sonia Gandhi's criticism of MGNREGA's rollback as political fancy, asserting the new law is a epair job for renewal and expansion

Haryana Assembly amends private universities law to tighten its grip over the institutes

The law has procedure for dissolution and appointment of administrator

Vince Zampella, Video Game Developer, Killed In Car Crash

Vince Zampella, the acclaimed co-creator of video gaming juggernaut Call of Duty has died in car crash, US media reported on Monday.

Ashes failure tightens noose on Key

London, Dec 22: Englands Ashes nightmare has left managing director Rob Key cornered, with the bold McCullumStokes project he once championed now

Trump's Appointment Of Envoy To Greenland Sparks New Tension With Denmark

Trump's announcement on Sunday that Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry would be the envoy prompted a new flare-up of tensions over Washington's interest

Rilbong-Upper Shillong road to miss December deadline

PHED delays shifting of pipelines in 101 Area By Our Reporter Shillong, Dec 22: The four-lane road project from Rilbong to Upper Shillong, origin

UDP urges govt to revive peace talks with HNLC

By Our Reporter Shillong, Dec 22: The United Democratic Party (UDP) has appealed to the Meghalaya government to make sincere efforts to bring the

Telangana High Court Refuses to Intervene in Delimitation Exercise

While hearing the petitions, the judge opined that information of wards could have been placed in the public domain.

5 mindful reminders to hold onto to navigate grief and find hope

An elderly couple's quiet dance under an oak tree revealed a history of loss and the courage to love again. This inspired reflections on resilien

Christmas lights illuminate city, bringing festive cheer

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 22: After a noticeable delay, the Christmas spirit has at last descended on Shillong, transforming the city with gl

BJP is pushing country towardsits endby removing Gandhijis name from MGNREGA: Mamata on VB-G RAM G Bill

Reaction comes in response to Union government changing the MGNREGAs name to the VB-G RAM G bill

Telangana High Court Hears Appeals on Stay of Group-I Results

The appeals were instituted by the TGPSC along with candidates who had cleared the Group-I Mains and were included in the final selection list is

VB-G RAM G: State BJP welcomes new 90:10 funding pattern

Change of MGNREGAs name doesnt matter if people approve: Hek By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 22: Meghalaya BJP on Thursday welcomed the 90:10 fundi

As tension rises, Bangladesh shuts visa operations in Delhi

Amidst escalating tensions, Bangladesh has suspended consular and visa services in Delhi, citing 'unavoidable circumstances.' This move follows c

Protection for Outer Ring Road Project Mooted

After inspecting the Brundavan Colony, Manchirevula, and Narsingi reservoirs, developed over the past two years, he instructed officials to submi

Children perform during a programme organised by the Assam Club

Children perform during a programme organised by the Assam Club to celebrate 130 years of its existence, in the city on Monday. Speakers on the o

Disneys Avatar: Fire and Ash opens to $88 million domestic box Office despite high expectations

Disneys Avatar: Fire and Ash, the third installment in James Camerons sci-fi epic, delved into a post-apocalyptic Pandora threatened by the Ash P

Mawlai Dorbar confronts VPP MLA over road project credit

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 22: A tense confrontation erupted in Mawlai Nongpdeng on Monday during a road inspection when Voice of the People P

Man dies after brutal assault at Mawkhanu

By Our Reporter Shillong, Dec 22: A 42-year-old man, Shempang Mangu, succumbed to injuries after being brutally assaulted by unidentified assaila

Accused Held in Tangutur Murder Case

The murder occurred around 1.00 am on December 16 under Tangutur police station limits.

End of Russia-Ukraine war? Zelenskyy details 20-Point plan as US, EU move to lock Ukraines security

Three Women Labourers Killed As Coal Truck Hits Stationary Jeep

According to police, about 19 labourers were travelling in the vehicle when the accident occurred. The injured were shifted to the Mancherial Gov

Epstein files: Who is Ghislaine Maxwell? British socialite and top accomplice of the convicted child sex offender

Ghislaine Maxwell, the British-born socialite, met Jeffrey Epstein in the early 1990s, and two were romantically involved for some time during th

Donations pour in from across globe for Dipu Das's family

Following the tragic lynching of Hindu man Dipu Chandra Das in Mymensingh, Bangladesh, a wave of support has emerged. After minority community me

The Well: New dystopian thriller reveals first trailer and release date

The Well is a dystopian thriller set in a post-apocalyptic environment where water has been contaminated by a virus. When a wounded man finds a s

Quiet, boring, and $100,000 a year: The remote jobs no one wants, but companies need filled quickly

Discover lucrative remote careers that pay over $100,000 annually. These roles, often data-intensive and repetitive, are highly sought after by e

HYDRAA Reclaims Govt Land Worth Rs.2,500 Crore

HYDRAA officials stated that the action was taken to stop organised attempts to occupy valuable government land by using false ownership claims a

Amber Cheruvu Gets Clean-up Drive

Ranganath said that HYDRAA would fence the lake along the road to prevent further dumping.

Cybercrime Declines 19% In Rachakonda

Rachakonda commissioner G. Sudheer Babu said that investment frauds, part-time job scams, unauthorised transactions, fake customer-care frauds, A

Fiorentina gets what it wanted for Christmas. Its first Serie A win of the season

Midtable Udinese beat defending Serie A champion Napoli last weekend

Zahirs brace helps Services get the better of Karnataka

Dalit labourer lynched in Kerala over suspicion of being Bangladeshi

Kerala government pledged at least Rs 10 lakh compensation to the family of Ramnarayan Baghel, a Chhattisgarh labourer lynched in Palakkad after

Traffic Rules Enforcement Tightened Across Rachakonda Limits

The commissioner added that the road safety wing also enhanced surveillance and emergency response on accident-prone stretches, intensified patro

US Says Venezuela's Maduro Needs To Be Gone From Power

US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Monday that Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro needs to be gone from power, in one of the clearest indica

Bangladesh High Commission stops visa services citing security situation

Over the weekend, there were sharp exchanges between India and Bangladesh after a group of men came to the main gate of the Bangladesh mission in

Driving one of these cars? A little-known $500 million settlement includes cash and free repairs

Hyundai and Kia drivers can get free repairs and part of a $4.5 million settlement. Cars sold from 2011 to 2022 with weak anti-theft technology a

Hyderabad: MBA Grad Held on Cheating Charges

With working as a sales manager with a health insurance firm from 2015 to 2017 he had allegedly cheated innocent people of 3 crore

Must learn Hindi to work in Delhi, BJP councillor tells football coach from Africa

Two more arrested in spurious drugs case

Delhi govt. begins drive against polluting units; orders closure of 411 polluting industries

No room for complacency, says Sirsa, assures strict action against citys non-conforming industries; over 2 lakh vehicles checked for emissions si

Pilot booked for assaulting passenger at Delhi airport

NRoute launches Heartisafe

CSIR-IICT Scientist Bags '25 MRSI Medal

Singhs group focuses on developing advanced functional materials for applications in the chemical industry and energy sectors.

Is Jake Paul retiring from boxing? Anthony Joshua fight sparks viral rumors

Jake Pauls loss to former world champion Anthony Joshua has sparked speculation about his future in boxing, mainly after he suffered a broken jaw

Five-year-old youngest to recover from cough syrup poisoning, out of coma

A five-year-old boy, the youngest to recover, has returned home after a 114-day battle with renal failure and coma, triggered by suspected cough

$3,000 to leave America: Kristi Noem issues Christmas deadline| Trump ramps up immigration crackdown

Market experts enter 2026 with cautious optimism

Indian market experts say that the earnings growth may have bottomed out in calendar year 2025

Dhurandhar choreographer Vijay Ganguly clarifies Tamannaah Bhatia was never considered for Shararat: 'Her star power is so...'

The makers opted for two performers to keep the focus on the story's progression. This choice was about protecting the film's atmosphere and ensu

Gross FDI slips to $6.5billion, net flows negative

Foreign direct investment into India saw a slight dip in October. Net FDI continued to show outflows, though less than the previous month. Singap

Dollar deposits lift NRI balance to $168.1 billion

Total NRI deposits stood at $168.1 billion in October up from $162.6 billion from a year ago.

Rachakonda Police To End 2025 On High Note

Justice delivery improved, with the commissionerate recording a conviction rate of 74 per cent, securing 144 convictions, including 31 life sente

Outward remittances under LRS flat at $2.36 billion

Indians sent $2.36 billion abroad in October under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme. Travel spending was $1.35 billion. Investments in equity an

Is USPS open on Christmas Eve? Here's whats open and closed on Christmas Eve 2025? Stock market, mail and delivery services explained

Christmas Eve 2025 brings changes for many services. Federal offices will largely close, though essential services remain. Post offices will oper

Birdwatchers Chronicle 114 Species Near Airport and Khambala Cheruvu in Vizag

Observations highlight the resilience and ecological value of airport and city lakes

Google share price jumps over 60 per cent this year as parent Alphabet buys data center energy specialist Intersect

Alphabet intends to allow Intersect to operate independently while continuing its efforts to secure the energy sources needed for the sprawling d

Migrant Asked If He Was Bangladeshi, Lynched to Death

Five people Anu, Prasad, Murali, Anandhan, and Vipin have been arrested in connection with the brutal incident and face serious charges like mu

Too much power, too much risk? Big Short investor Michael Burry says Nvidia chips could hand AI edge to China

Investor Michael Burry cautions that Nvidia's focus on powerful, energy-intensive AI chips could hinder America's global AI race. He highlights C

Man stabs sister-in-law to death after dispute

Bangladesh Suspends Visa Operations in Delhi

Government sources in New Delhi said visa services currently stand suspended only at the Indian mission in Chittagong, while they are operational

Care Earth Trust to host all women birdwatching walks in the city during weekends

No new mining lease till mgmt plan is final

Walkathon to promote awareness on Diabetic Retinopathy conducted

Supreme Court stays Manikrao Kokate's conviction, but makes it clear he cannot join government

The Supreme Court has stayed the conviction of NCP leader Manikrao Kokate in a 1995 cheating and forgery case. This relief prevents his disqualif

Murshidabad communal violence case: 13 convicted in murder of father-son duo

A district court in West Bengal's Murshidabad has convicted 13 individuals for the murder of a father and son during communal violence in April.

Bharti Singh makes shocking statement, says she doesn't know if she will love her newborn baby: 'Mujhe usse pyaar nahi...'

The comedian couple Bharti Singh and Haarsh Limbachiyaa tied the knot with each other in December 2017 and welcomed their first son Lakshya in Ap

Death knell for the rural job guarantee

The MGNREGA envisioned the right to work as a necessary condition for the right to life

Bharatiya Vigyan Sammelan in Tirupati from Friday

The Tirupati meet marks the seventh edition of the BVS and the first in South India.

Madhya Pradesh: Local BJP leader abuses visually impaired woman for 'enabling religious conversions'

BHOPAL: A local BJP leader from Madhya Pradeshs Jabalpur district has been caught on camera abusing a visually impaired woman over allegations of

7 YSRC Activists Held For Animal Sacrifice At Jagan Birthday Event

The DSP said such acts could adversely affect law and order, as they may encourage others to follow similar practices on different occasions: Rep

BLOs protest outside West Bengal CEO office over workload, app changes; scuffles with police

Booth Level Officers protested outside the West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer's office. They raised concerns about mounting pressure and changes

Yogi calls Akhilesh, Rahul Gandhi '2 characters'; SP chief says swipe aimed at Delhi

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath labeled Akhilesh Yadav and Rahul Gandhi as 'Do Namune' who flee the country during national crises. He alleged p

Suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir launches Janata Unnayan Party, to contest Murshidabad seats in 2026

Humayun Kabir, a suspended Trinamool MLA, has launched his new political outfit, the Janata Unnayan Party. He announced candidates for the upcomi

Are Market Agents Needed, Asks Telangana HC

Justice T Madhavi Devi of Telangana High Court questioned the legality of issuance and continuance of commission agent licences and alleged encro