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Trial in absentia begins as police file challan against absconding accused

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 4: Jammu and Kashmir Police have filed a challan in the court of Sub Judge, Jammu, in connection with FIR numb

Villagers plant grass on road as unique protest

Excelsior Correspondent MENDHAR, Apr 4: In a unique form of protest, residents of Mendhar sub-division in Poonch district on Friday raised strong

Mumbai Police Seizes Drugs Worth 30 Crore, 202 Arrested in Two Months

Mumbai, April 5: In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking, Mumbai police have achieved a major success in their ongoing campaign against na

Pvt Universities Bill to curb student migration from J&K

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Apr 4: Civil society members and education stakeholders today said that the newly passed Jammu & Kashmir Privat

Dr Ranjit performs 20-minute knee replacement with 3D Robolens

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 4: Renowned orthopedic surgeon Dr Ranjit Singh has once again highlighted advancements in knee replacement sur

Bhagat questions absence of donation campaigns from Kashmir during Pahalgam attack

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 4: Senior BJP leader and former Minister, Bali Bhagat here today reacted to the recent donation drive in J&K f

IPL 2026: Sameer Rizvi Shines with Explosive Innings, Surpassing Karun Nairs Record

New Delhi, April 5: In the eighth match of IPL 2026, the Delhi Capitals (DC) showcased an impressive performance at the Arun Jaitley Cricket Stad

Delhis LPG Supply Remains Stable, Assures Chief Minister Rekha Gupta

New Delhi, April 5: Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has reassured residents of Delhi that the supply of domestic and commercial LPG is completely stab

SPO disengaged from service for serious misconduct

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Apr 4: SSP Udhampur has disengaged a Special Police Officer (SPO) with immediate effect for sharing vital infor

Rajasthan to host nationwide roadshows ahead of agritech meet

The initiative aims at engaging with investors, agritech firms, research institutions, startups and key stakeholders to ensure participation and

Trump Issues 48-Hour Ultimatum to Iran Over Hormuz Strait Threats

Washington, April 5: President Donald Trump has once again issued a 48-hour deadline to Iran regarding the blockade of the Hormuz Strait. In a st

Ashok Gehlot Questions Delay in Jodhpur Parking Project

Jaipur, April 5: Former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot raised concerns on Saturday regarding the delays in the multi-level parking project in Jodhpu

Mumbai Indians Suffer Heartbreaking Defeat to Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026

New Delhi, April 5: The Mumbai Indians (MI) faced a disappointing 6-wicket loss against the Delhi Capitals (DC) in the eighth match of the Indian

Abandoned house in city gutted; none hurt

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 4: An abandoned Assam-type house was gutted in a fire that broke out around 10 pm on Saturday at Harisabha, near

New link road inaugurated in Cantt area; traffic likely to ease at Anjalee junction

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 4: With an aim to reduce traffic congestion at the Anjalee petrol pump junction, Arts and Culture Minister Sanbor

Enthusiastic Crowd Welcomes PM Modi at Tiruvalla Rally

Tiruvalla, April 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a rally in Tiruvalla, Kerala, on Saturday. He began his speech with the enthusiastic c

Members of the Bharatiya Gorkha Parisangh, Meghalaya, pose for a picture

Members of the Bharatiya Gorkha Parisangh, Meghalaya, pose for a picture during the organisations general meeting in the city on Saturday. During

SDRF joins Op Clean-Up to rejuvenate Umkaliar River

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 4: Nearly two platoons of the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) joined the Operation Clean-Up initiative on Sa

MLCU holds awareness drive on social media at EKH village

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 4: The Department of Information Technology at Martin Luther Christian University (MLCU) recently organised an ou

Karan Deep Kochhar Secures Tied Fourth Place at International Series in Japan

Chiba, April 4: Indian golfer Karan Deep Kochhar put in a strong effort to secure a tied fourth place in the third round of the International Ser

Two escape unhurt in Ri-Bhoi road accident

From Our Correspondent NONGPOH, April 4: Two occupants of a Maruti 800 taxi had a narrow escape on Saturday after their vehicle hit a traffic pol

Mystery drone appears near Mamata Banerjee's helicopter, 3 held

A drone appeared near West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's helicopter in Malda, prompting police to detain three individuals. Banerjee herself spotte

V. Somanna Highlights Importance of Davanagere By-Election for Indias Future

Mumbai, April 5: Central Minister V. Somanna stated on Saturday that the upcoming by-election in Karnatakas Davanagere South Assembly constituenc

CM discusses governance, devp issues with Jaintia village heads

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 4: Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Saturday held a meeting with the Wahehchnong (village heads) from Jaintia H

Grand Finale of Khelo India Tribal Games in Surguja, Chhattisgarh Dominated by Malkhamb

Surguja, April 5: The Khelo India Tribal Games (KITG) concluded with grandeur in Surguja, Chhattisgarh, on Saturday. The event took place across

NEIGRIHMS to procure PET scan machines; cancer detection to improve

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 4: Patients in Meghalaya are likely to soon have access to advanced diagnostic facilities as NEIGRIHMS is in the

Saints Unite for Mahakal Standard Time, Emphasizing Ujjains Ancient Significance

New Delhi, April 5: Saints and spiritual leaders across India have expressed strong support for the proposal by Union Education Minister Dharmend

Noted architect urges peers to opt for minimalist designs

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 4: Internationally acclaimed Sri Lankan architect Palinda Kannangara has called upon the architectural fraternity

Indian Oil Corporation Assures Fuel Supply Amid Global Uncertainties

New Delhi, April 5: The Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), a government oil marketing company, has reassured the public that fuel supplies re

Book on strategies to manage workplace burnout launched

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 4: Behavioural and cultural researcher Anmol Diddan has released his new book, Burnout Highway: How Our Society F

Sunil Jakhar Claims Arvind Kejriwal, Not Bhagwant Mann, is Running Punjab

Amritsar, April 5: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) held a state-level protest here on Saturday, demanding justice for the family of Gagandeep Ra

Malda Incident Poses Major Challenge to Democracy, Says Sukanta Majumdar

Jalpaiguri, April 5: Central Minister Sukanta Majumdar has stated that the recent incident in Malda represents a significant challenge to the cou

Lok Sabha seats for southern states won't be reduced: Prime Minister

Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured southern states that their Lok Sabha seats would be protected, even as the total number of seats might incre

Bihars Deputy CM Vows to Crack Down on Illegal Land Occupations

Munger, April 5: Bihars Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Revenue and Land Reforms, Vijay Kumar Sinha, issued a stern warning on Saturday aga

Why does Trump want to pull out of NATO?

Why does the U.S. administration believe that NATOs founding principles and membership need to be re-examined? Why was NATO formed, and what are

BJP Releases Fifth List of Candidates for West Bengal Elections

Kolkata, April 5: Political activity in West Bengal is intensifying as the state gears up for the upcoming assembly elections. Political parties

Odisha CM Thanks PM Modi and Nitin Gadkari for Highway Project Approval

Bhubaneswar, April 5: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Chandra Majhi expressed gratitude on Saturday to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Ministe

Maulana Shahabuddin Rizvi Supports AIMPLB Against Uniform Civil Code

Bareilly, April 5: In Uttarakhand, the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) is opposing the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC

Dhruv Jurail Shines with Record-Breaking Knock in IPL 2026 Match

Ahmedabad, April 5: In an exciting clash at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Gujarat Titans faced off against Rajasthan Royals in the ninth mat

Quote of the Day by Gary Cooper: The general consensus seems to be that I don't act at all a simple message about being natural, authentic, and staying true to yourself

Todays Quote of the Day highlights Gary Cooper and his simple thought about being natural. The quote encourages people to stay real and not try t

Congress Official Expelled for Six Years Over Disciplinary Breach in Mahasamund

Mahasamund, April 5: The Congress party is taking a firm stance to maintain discipline within its ranks. Dwarkadhish Yadav, the president of the

Thol Thirumavalavan Declines Candidacy for Kattumannarkoil in Tamil Nadu Elections

Chennai, April 5: Thol Thirumavalavan, the president of the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), has announced that he will not contest the Katt

Who Is Ashok Sharma? Pacer Who Clocked 154.2 Kmph, Fastest Ball Of IPL 2026

Ashok Sharma, 23, the Gujarat Titans pacer, made history on Saturday. In a terrific display of fast bowling, the youngster clocked 154 kmph on th

Toss Proved Crucial as MI Falls Short Against DC: Deepak Chahar

New Delhi, April 5: The Mumbai Indians (MI) faced a 6-wicket defeat against the Delhi Capitals (DC) in the eighth match of the 2026 Indian Premie

Kerala Assembly polls 2026: campaign trail heats up in Kundara as three major fronts intensify their reach-out programmes

Incumbent MLA P.C. Vishnunadh of UDF is banking on his track record, while LDFs Sajikumar promises transformative projects. Robin Radhakrishnan o

More LNG supply for urea plants to boost production: Government

The government will increase gas supply to urea plants to approximately 90% of their average consumption from Monday, boosting productivity for u

Anup Antony Joseph Dedicates Life to PM Modi After Praise at Rally

Thiruvalla, April 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a rally in Thiruvalla, Kerala, on Saturday. During his speech, he praised Anup Antony

BCB Extends Captaincy for Mehidy Hasan Miraz Until 2027, Litton Das to Lead T20 Team Until 2028

New Delhi, April 5: The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced on Saturday that Mehidy Hasan Miraz will continue as the One Day International (

Weather Forecast and Prayer Timings for Thursday April 5, 2026

Maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to be around 36C and 23 C respectively.

Chandigarh grenade blast case solved, claims Punjab DGP

Five accused have been arrested; police recovered one hand grenade and one (point).30 bore Zigana pistol from their possession

Anurag Thakur Claims No One is Safe in West Bengal Ahead of 2026 Elections

Kolkata, April 5: As the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections approach, the BJP has intensified its criticism of the TMC government. BJP MP and fo

Trouble at Gajwel MLA Camp Office, BRS Accuses Congress of Vandalism

Senior BRS leader T. Harish Rao condemned the attack on the MLA camp office and alleged that the vandalism was indulged in following direct instr

Senior Official PK Mishra Completes Self-Enumeration for 2027 Census

New Delhi, April 5: In a significant step towards Indias first fully digital census, Prime Minister Narendra Modis principal secretary, PK Mishra

Nizams Rare Manuscripts Digitised

The Noor International Microfilm Centre from the Iran Culture House, New Delhi, is undertaking the work under the guidance of Dr Mehdi Khajeh Pir

Tej Sapru: From Aspiring Cricketer to Bollywoods Iconic Villain

Mumbai, April 5: In the world of cinema, a heros bravery and charm can only shine when matched with a formidable villain. Tej Sapru, an actor who

Delhi doctors welcome newborn screening under ANMOL scheme

Mittal Hails AI As Game-Changer For Power Sector

Mittal was speaking at a review meeting on the AI Hackathon in Hanamkonda on Saturday, chaired by northern discom chairman and managing director

Class IX Student Dies Of Electrocution In Salur Mandal

While returning, he was unable to climb back and attempted to use an electrical panel board of a pump set for support

Study Flags Rising Groundwater Risks In Musi Basin

Study flags rising groundwater pollution risk in Musi basin

Arvind Kejriwal Criticized as a Dictator by Former AAP Minister Rajendra Pal Gautam

New Delhi, April 5: Political tensions are escalating following the removal of Raghav Chadha from his position as Deputy Leader in the Rajya Sabh

Run For Jesus Marks Holy Saturday

The rally conveyed the message of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ, with thousands of Christians from various denominations takin

HRDA Seeks Reform in Medical Recruitment

HRDA representatives pointed out that many selected candidates either do not attend counselling, decline posts if preferred locations are unavail

Faceless suppliers, digital transactions pose tougher challenges for police in dismantling drug syndicates

State Orders Rapid Assessment Following Large-Scale Crop Damage

Officials said that unseasonal rain, gusty winds and hailstorms between March 30 and April 2 alone damaged crops across 16 districts, impacting 8

Daughter Dies, Father Hurt in Bus Mishap

He and his son, who was also on the bike, survived the accident.

The Arun effect onLSGbowling

Bharat Arun downplayed concerns over the absence of Digvesh Rathi, LSGs leading wicket-taker last season (14), against Capitals

Quote of the Day by Tina Turner: 'I'm not wise, but the beginning of wisdom is' Inspiring quotes by the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll

Tina Turner, the Queen of Rock and Roll, shared profound wisdom through her life and words. Her journey from humble beginnings to global stardom

Telangana Signs MoU to Conserve Heritage

Arjun Rao, director of the heritage department, commended the work being done by TORCH, noting that through their research, books, exhibitions, a

Rajasthan Royals Triumph Over Gujarat Titans in Thrilling IPL 2026 Match

Ahmedabad, April 5: In a gripping encounter of IPL 2026, the Rajasthan Royals (RR) edged past the Gujarat Titans (GT) by 6 runs at the Narendra M

Overcharging, illegal billing rampant at MCD parking lots across Delhi

Madras University Syndicate approves disaffiliation for Dr. MGR-Janaki College

Quote of the Day by Michael Douglas: If a deal looks too good to be true, it probably is.

If a deal looks too good to be true, it probably is, the quote by Michael Douglas captures a timeless lesson about caution and judgment. It warns

AP Invites Global Bids To Design Amaravati Governance Model

Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority (APCRDA) has invited global tenders to appoint a consulting firm to design a comprehensive go

Plastic manufacturers flags raw material price surge, alleges cartelisation

Baramati By-Election: NCP Leader Jay Pawar Claims Voters Have Made Up Their Minds

Mumbai, April 5: NCP leader Jay Pawar emphasized during a gathering that while the opposition has the right to contest elections, the people of B

Surge in demand for biogas units amid LPG crisis

KMC Hikes Charges Across The Board; Build Plan Approval Goes Up 3 Times

Kakinada civic body hikes fees for building plans, trade licences

Cheyyur: Voters in despair over lack of job opportunities, govt. assistance

BJP MP Manan Mishra Condemns Attack on Judicial Officials in West Bengal

Bhagalpur, April 5: BJP MP Manan Kumar Mishra has condemned the attack on judicial officials from Odisha and Jharkhand during the Special Intensi

Khanapur Civic Polls Postponed Amid Chaos

The election for chairman and vice-chairman of Khanapur municipality in Nirmal district was postponed to Sunday following confusion during the vo

Basavaraj Bommai blames Congress for delay in implementation of Upper Krishna Project

MP and Former Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has blamed the Congress party for the delay in implementation of the Upper Krishna Project

JD(U) Likely to Lose RS Deputy Chairman Post to TD

The JD(U) sources claim that the party also intends to claim the Bihar Speaker's post after the new Bihar CM is declared, who will likely be from

KKCCI urges govt. to fast-track implementation of PM MITRA textile park

Raigarh Police Busts Major Motorcycle Theft Racket, Nine Arrested

Raipur, April 5: The Raigarh district police have achieved a significant breakthrough in combating motorcycle theft. They have dismantled a large

Ex-Maoist Malla Raji Reddy Denies Political Foray

Raji Reddy, who returned to the area after several decades, visited the residence of Congress leader Moola Sarojana before proceeding to his nati

Ravi Bishnoi Achieves 200 T20 Wickets in Thrilling IPL Match

Ahmedabad, April 5: In a thrilling encounter at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Rajasthan Royals (RR) edged out Gujarat Titans (GT) by just si

Dont miss out: HMRC tells those born after 1981 to act before April 5

People born after 1981 are urged to check their ISA savings before the April 5 deadline. Data shows younger adults have less saved than older gen

IPL 2026: Jurel, Jaiswal and Bishnoi star as Royals edge Titans

With 30 needed off 18 balls in a pursuit of 211, Rashid Khan (24) and Kagiso Rabada (23 n.o.) tried to pull off a heist but failed

Cantonment Land Use Sparks Fresh Concerns

Officials from Defence Estates are also reported to have issued No Objection Certificates more than once for change of land use, adding to the co

Last-Minute Equalizer by Ritvik Secures Draw for Jamshedpur FC Against Mohun Bagan SG

Jamshedpur, April 5: In an exciting clash of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26, Jamshedpur FC staged a remarkable comeback to draw 1-1 agains