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SIIEDC organises workshop on Goal Setting and Decision Making

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 19: A one-day workshop on topic Goal Setting and Decision Making organized by the Skill Incubation Innovation

PMGSY, PMAY-G transforms rural J&K: Over 8,600 km roads, 3.2 lakh houses completed

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 19: Under key rural development schemes including the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) and Pradhan Man

Rising TB and Malaria Cases

The steady rise in TB cases and the noticeable increase in malaria in Jammu and Kashmir over the past three years should be treated as a serious

Fog disrupts flight operations in region; 12 flights cancelled, many delayed

Cold, dry weather result in frozen water bodies in Doda Fayaz Bukhari/ Gopal Sharma SRINAGAR/JAMMU, Dec 19: Five flights were cancelled and eight

Omar seeks early release of pending Central funds for JJM

CM assures achievement of targets NEW DELHI, Dec 19: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday met Union Jal Shakti Minister C R P

Father, brother, cousin of dreaded ultra Jahangir Saroori working in Rattle project

Security of sensitive Kishtwar jeopardised, SSP flags concern Sanjeev K Sharma JAMMU, Dec 19: Close to the heels of exposure regarding engagement

FM likely to present budget on Sunday

NEW DELHI, Dec 19: If Parliamentary convention is followed, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the General Budget for 2026-27 on a

Probe into Zubeen Gargs death ongoing, no foul play suspected yet: Singapore police

SINGAPORE, Dec 19 : Investigations into the death of singer Zubeen Garg are ongoing but so far no foul play is suspected, Singapore police have s

Modis Gulf, East Africa Visit Setting Strategic Footholds

Dr. D.K. Giri Prime Minister Narendra Modis two-day state visit to Jordan on 15-16 December, marked a watershed moment in India-Jordan relations

In Obama's 2025 playlist, a 13th-C Marathi prayer

Rajasthan High Court refuses to order immediate student union elections

The petitioners contended that the student representation constituted a core democratic entitlement and the students could not be deprived of the

ISL clubs propose club-owned league with perpetual rights

New Delhi, Dec 19: Indian Super League (ISL) clubs on Friday formally proposed a fundamental restructuring of the countrys top-tier professional

Rohit, Jaiswal to miss initial games

Mumbai, Dec 19: Prominent India players such as Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Suryakumar Yadav will not compete in at least the first two ma

Harsh Dubey to lead Vidarbha

Nagpur, Dec 19: All-rounder Harsh Dubey was on Friday named captain of the 17-member Vidarbha side for the 50-over Vijay Hazare Trophy starting o

Openers lead West Indies fightback after New Zealand declare on 575-8

MOUNT MAUNGANUI, Dec 19: Devon Conway compiled the highest Test score to help New Zealand declare their innings at a massive score of 575/8, but

Meghalaya Cricket body elects James Sangma as new president

Shillong, Dec 19: Former Home Minister James PK Sangma was on Friday elected as the new President of the Meghalaya Cricket Association (MCA) duri

Sports Snippets

Bhattacharya, Jaglan lead Indian charge for Asian Tour HUA HIN(Thailand), Dec 19: Shaurya Bhattacharya chipped in twice on successive holes for a

Sikkims comeback win spoils Meghalayas evening

Shillong, Dec 19: Sikkim came from a goal down in the first half to win 2-1 against Meghalaya in the first Group E match of the Senior Mens Natio

MFA to honour stalwarts of Meghalaya football

Shillong, Dec 19: The Meghalaya Football Association (MFA) will honour past and present footballers, coaches and referees who have lifted the sta

U.S. Justice Department releases thousands of records in Epstein case, including photos, call logs

Among the thousands of records released by the Justice Department are photos, call logs, grand jury testimony and interview transcripts; many of

BJP councillor seeks white paper on sanitary workers attendance

TrumpRx explained: How Trumps new drug price deals with 9 pharma companies could save patients money

TrumpRx: President Donald Trump has struck new deals with nine major drug companies. These agreements aim to reduce prescription drug prices for

Right to free speech not absolute, denies pre-arrest bail: SC

The Supreme Court denied anticipatory bail to a chartered accountancy student for posts on a parody X account, stating free speech is not unfette

Govt. to launch nationwide awareness campaign on VB-G RAM G scheme

It will operate as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS), with a fund sharing pattern of 90:10 for North-Eastern and Himalayan States/UT and 60:40 f

Indonesian Consul General Explores Trade Ties With AP

Wardoyo said AP has strong capabilities in agriculture, food processing and manufacturing, and highlighted the facilitation measures and advantag

Court will always lean towards animals who suffer silently: SC

The Supreme Court has signaled its strong inclination to protect elephants, stating it will always favor animals whose migration paths are obstru

500 robotic surgeries completed at TNGMSSH

Chennai Corporation Bans Rottweiler, Pit Bull Dogs

The resolution said that applications for new pet licences for Pit Bull and Rottweiler breeds would be prohibited within the GCC limits from Satu

AP Targets Rooftop Solar In Every Home By 2029: MLA

Rammohan said the chief minister has introduced far-reaching power sector reforms that helped strengthen electricity generation and these were la

97.3 lakh deleted from Tamil Nadu draft rolls, 73.7 lakh in Gujarat

Tamil Nadu and Gujarat's draft voter lists have seen significant deletions, with over 97 lakh and 73 lakh names removed respectively. Millions mo

AP CM Pushes For Refinery, Metro Rail And Shipbuilding Projects In Delhi Meetings

The CM met petroleum minister Hardeep Singh Puri, and invited him to lay the foundation for the proposed BPCL Greenfield Refinery in Nellore dist

CSR must inherently include environment & ecology, rules SC

The Supreme Court has mandated that environmental protection is a core component of corporate social responsibility, not mere charity. In a landm

Bowen Yang to leave Saturday Night Live cast: What SNL fans can expect in his final episode Heres everything you need to know

Bowen Yang is departing Saturday Night Live mid-season during his eighth year on the show, with his final episode airing this Saturday. Yang's te

Vizag: Family Wiped Out In Road Mishap

Kantha Rao eked out his living as an employee of a medical shop, Sandhya worked as a housekeeper in a private company and daughter was a 5th-grad

ED moves HC against dismissal of its case against Sonia, Rahul Gandhi

The Enforcement Directorate has challenged a trial court's order dismissing its money laundering case against Sonia and Rahul Gandhi in the Natio

Dev 360 | Clean Air As Privilege: Its Indias Hidden Inequality | Patralekha Chatterjee

Why is India -- so vocal on climate change and greenhouse gases -- in mute mode on domestic air pollution? It is now a pan-Indian crisis whose de

Official to be suspended over delay in opening gym in Ward 62

OF CABBAGES AND KINGS | Theres Nothing Christian About Spewing Hate For Asylum Seekers | Farrukh Dhondy

Growing up in India, one couldnt not know about dharma and karma, but the understanding of these came woven into myths and epic stories like the

Gold Mining Kicks Off in Jonnagiri

Geo Mysore is handling the project after it secured the required permissions.

High Court Ex-Judge Seeks Full Pension

The petitioner thereafter was transferred to the High Court of Telangana where she demitted office in October 2022 on attaining the age of supera

'Missing' Woman Found Dead

The victim was identified as Vannegari Mogulamma, 49.

Around 4,000 micro-observers to scrutinise SIR hearing process in West Bengal

Sources in the CEOs office said that micro-observers will check for any discrepancies during hearings, and would report any red flags to EROs, AE

DC Edit | No Job Guarantee In RAM-G: Will It Ensure Rural Welfare?

Due to government-fixed wages, MGNREGA increased the bargaining power of unskilled workers and raised their incomes substantially. On the flip si

One Year RI for Housebreaking

According to the prosecution, on February 7 this year, the victim and her husband went to Vijayawada to their son's house, and after one week, th

Phone-Tapping Case: CP Sajjanar Holds First Strategy Meet With SIT

Sajjanar reviewed the case details with the designated investigation officer and senior police officials drafted into the team.

Reforms Led to Growth of Construction Sector: Minister Kondapalli

The organisers presented 71 stalls showcasing various types of housing and commercial ventures, sanitaryware and financial institutions.

Largest tax refund season of all time? How Trumps Big Beautiful Bill could boost 2026 paycheck & who benefits most

Largest tax refund ever 2026: Taxpayers anticipate a significant tax refund season in 2026 due to retroactive changes in the 2025 tax code. These

Homemade Wine Christmas Legacy in Nilgiris

Illuminated churches, carols and traditional homemade wine mark the Yuletide

Taiwan: 3 people killed after mass stabbing attack in capital Taipei

The attack on Friday took place during the city's evening rush hour. Pictures and videos shared on social media platforms showed people fleeing t

DC Edit | Bangladesh On The Boil Again

Given his record in office as chief adviser after being dropped back in Bangladesh as a faux ruler, Muhammad Yunus has been prone to giving into

PM Modi launches global e-library, which puts traditional meds on world map

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Traditional Medicine Global Library (TMGL) at the WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine, establishi

Four Arrested For Letting Fraudsters To Use Accounts

According to officials, Michael Reddy was a current-account holder of Thanish Consultancy Pvt Ltd, where a part of the fraud amount got deposited

Coast Guard, CIU Seize 9.49 kg of Hashish Oil off Pamban

The successful operation highlights the Indian Coast Guards proactive role as the lead maritime law enforcement agency and its close coordination

Trump Refuses To Rule Out War With Venezuela

President Donald Trump left the possibility of war with Venezuela on the table in an interview published Friday, after escalating the US pressure

EC to Deploy Central Govt Officers As Micro Observers for SIR in West Bengal

Officials to verify forms, documents and hearings during Special Intensive Revision

Celebrate the season: 10 Best U.S. destinations to explore for christmas cheer this december

Christmas Getaways: From sunny escapes in Maui, Hawaii, to snowy mountain towns like Breckenridge, Colorado, you can spend a memorable Christmas

ED Quizzes Anil Ambani's Son in Yes Bank Loan Case

A large portion of these loans later turned into non-performing investments, resulting in losses of about Rs 3,300 crore for Yes Bank, the agency

High-cocoa dark chocolate with theobromine may help slow aging, support healthy cells, and promote biological youth

Dark chocolate with high cocoa has a chemical called theobromine that may help slow aging and keep cells healthy. Studies show it can make people

Parab 2025 Opens In Koraput

On the inaugural evening on Thursday, Vedanta Aluminium unveiled its dedicated stall, showcasing its engagement with community development and cu

AI training programme for government officials to be launched

The Indian Institute of Technology-Madras is tying up with Google and Digital Futures Lab for the initiative

Bengaluru firm deploys AI-driven climate intelligence system in its coffee plantations

West Godavari: Man Gets 10 Years' Jail for Sexual Assault

West Godavari superintendent of police Adnan Nayeem Asmi appreciated the police officers for taking up fool-proof investigations and securing the

Japans MUFG Invests Rs 39,600 cr In Shriram Finance

The companys Board of Directors on Friday approved the preferential issuance of equity shares to Japans MUFG. The company will issue 47.11 crore

MMTS: Hyderabads overlooked lifeline waiting for a comeback

Daily commuters urge South Central Railway authorities to boost frequency, punctuality, and daytime services of MMTSalong key suburban routes; th

All promises implemented except the one made to D.K. Shivakumar

Residents of two city zones will not receive piped water supply for two days

West Godavari, Eluru Get Pat from CM Naidu

The Collectors of West Godavari and Eluru won appreciation from Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu at the recent collectors conference, for their i

TVK functionaries arrested for assault

Tour of Mangaluru via helicopter to be part of Karavali Utsav that starts on December 20

Pandya Blitz Powers India to T20 Series Win Over South Africa

Pandya scores 63 off 25 as India chase 231, sealing eighth consecutive T20 series

TN: Garland Of 1,00,008 Vadas For Namakkal Anjaneyar

The historically renowned Sri Anjaneyar Temple, located at the Namakkal Fort, includes an 18-foot-tall Anjaneyar, sculpted from a single stone.

Chennai districts draft electoral roll sees over 14 lakh deletions

The deletions constitute 35.58% of the total 40,04,694 electors; the roll lists 25,79,676 voters, including 12,47,690 men, 13,31,243 women, and 7

48-year-old painter dies after stray dog bite in Kodungaiyur

Two Get Lifer for Murder in Eluru

The investigation officers in the case presented the evidence in court successfully, leading to the conviction of the accused.

Mangalore Bishop takes part in Christmas celebration at Alvas College

Deletion of over 90 Lakh Names Justifies SIR: EPS

Reacting to the publication of the draft electoral roll on the successful completion of the enumeration process carried out under SIR, Palaniswam

Hyderabad: Traffic Diversions for Construction of Skywalk at Mehdipatnam Rythu Bazaar till Dec. 21

Traffic from Attapur side towards Banjara Hills may use the alternative route from Rethibowli, Nanalnagar Junction, Filmnagar.

Three-day CREDAI Property Expo begins in Vizag

71 stalls are showcasing a wide range of projects including residential apartments, villas, open plots, commercial spaces, and both affordable an

I find it very interesting when you open your soul and say what youre thinking: Peter Leko

Once the worlds youngest GM, the Hungarian is now among the most admired chess commentators. Still a strong player capable of pushing top GMs to

Special Task Force mooted to check pollution as air quality worsens in Vizag

Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board conducts review meeting with stakeholders after AQI levels fall into moderate to poor category; committees

Bangladesh violence: UN rights chief calls for end to revenge attacks in Bangladesh

The government urges all citizens of Bangladesh to resist all forms of mob violence committed by a few fringe elements. We strongly and unequivoc

TDP State president flays Jagan over remarks on medical college issue

Medical colleges set up in PPP mode will function in the name of government medical colleges, with ownership, administration and oversight firmly

Corporate governance is about credibility, not just compliance: Sebi Chairman

Sebi chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey urged proactive corporate governance. He stated compliance serves a purpose beyond mere form. Corporate governan

Tom Stoppard let us stage radio play Darkside for free: Mumbai-based theatre director Atul Kumar

The British playwright was quick to waive the royalty to Darkside so Kumar and his workshop participants could stage it

Rivian stock jumps over 11% for a second straight day whats behind the RIVN rally?

Rivian stock today: Rivian shares surged over 11% to a new 52-week high, extending a two-day rally. Investor confidence is building around the el

Govt Takes Note Of Forest Curbs On Indiramma Houses In Kawal Tiger Reserve

Forest officials have reportedly stalled the construction of 254 Indiramma houses in the Khanapur Assembly constituency, citing issues related to

41 Maoists surrender to Telangana police

Forty-one CPI (Maoist) cadres, including six senior leaders, surrendered to Telangana police, handing over 24 firearms. This significant erosion

Telangana man risks life to help the injured in Bondi Beach attack

Terrorism has no religion and humanity is above all

Traditional Christmas fruit cake recipe: When should you bake your Christmas cake for the best flavor?

Christmas fruit cake is a traditional bake that improves with age. Making it weeks in advance allows the fruit to soften and spices to mellow. Re

Citizens become Traffic Soldiers to help ease road congestion in Gajuwaka

As part of the intiative, volunteers, after undergoing a training in road safety rules, help the police regulate vechicular traffic