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Delegation of NC MPs, MLAs raises infra, security concerns with Rajnath

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 17: A delegation of Members of Parliament from National Conference (NC)-Chowdry Mohd Ramzan, Sajjad Ahmed Kich

Silent Destruction of Heritage in Jammu and Kashmir

Anil Paba pabaanil@gmail.com In the quiet shadow of the Himalayas, the historic monuments of Jammu and Kashmir stand as enduring witnesses to cen

LG flags off Shobha Yatra to commemorate Bhagwan Parshuram Ji Jayanti

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 17: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday flagged off a grand Shobha Yatra from Chanakya Chowk Parade, Jam

CCI deputation meets Com HUDD, discusses Bahu Plaza lease issues

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 17: A deputation of Chamber of Commerce & Industry Jammu along with Bahu Plaza shopkeepers led by its presiden

CM meets delegations, assures time-bound redressal of issues

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 17: Several legislators, delegations and individuals today called on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, raising sev

SASCI reforms aimed at capital growth and fiscal efficiency: CS

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 17: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo convened a high-level meeting of the Finance Department, attended by the Admi

Whats the rationale Farooq wonders about Centres push for Constitution amendment bill

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Apr 17: National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah on Friday questioned the rationale behind bringing t

Jammu, Ramban DMs ban inflammatory social media content for 60 days

CCUs to monitor online platforms, violators to face FIRs Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 17: The District administrations in Jammu and Ramban

Invoke preventive detention against sand mafia, says Supreme Court

Renard sacked as Saudi Arabia coach ahead of World Cup

Renard, a two-time Africa Cup of Nations winner with Zambia and Ivory Coast, led Saudi Arabia from 2019 to 2023 before being replaced by Roberto

Union minister Jadhav bats for Ayush integration with mainstream healthcare

NEW DELHI, Apr 17 : Union Ayush Minister Prataprao Jadhav on Friday called for deeper integration of Ayush with mainstream healthcare systems, st

India, Norway discuss ways to fully utilise free trade agreement

NEW DELHI, Apr 17 : India and Norway have discussed the need to address certain trade and investment barriers to take full benefit of the free tr

Bangladeshs request for Hasinas extradition under judicial and legal process

NEW DELHI, Apr 17: India on Friday said that the Bangladesh governments request for extraditing former prime minister Sheikh Hasina is being exam

Sri Lankas energy minister resigns on coal import issue days after surviving no trust motion

COLOMBO, Apr 17 : Sri Lankas Minister for Power and Energy Kumara Jayakodi resigned on Friday soon after a high-powered Presidential Commission w

Indian Army eyes tech-driven future at key biannual conference

NEW DELHI, Apr 17 : Top commanders of the Army carried out a comprehensive review of Indias security challenges along the borders with China and

RCB eye dominance-extending victory over inconsistent Delhi Capitals

BENGALURU, Apr 17: Almost a month into IPL 2026, Royal Challengers Bengaluru have evolved into the most complete unit in the competition and they

Strait of Hormuz completely open for all commercial vessels, says Iran

TEHRAN, Apr 17 : Iran on Friday said that the Strait of Hormuz is completely open for all commercial vessels. The announcement by Iranian Foreign

Each state needs to develop world-class destination, promote longer tourist stays: NITI VC

NEW DELHI, Apr 17: NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Suman Bery on Friday said there is a need for each state to develop a world-class destination and pro

AMD UALink strategy: Can AMD disrupt AI data center dominance as open interconnect challenges NVIDIA NVLink ecosystem control?

AMD UALink Standard is driving a major shift in AI infrastructure right now. Advanced Micro Devices is leading this open interconnect push as AI

Women's quota, delimitation: Opposition kills bill in Lok Sabha, it's NDA govt's first legislative defeat

BCCI fines Rajasthan Royals manager Bhinder 1 lakh for PMOA protocol breach, issues warning

Bhinder was found scrolling his smart phone with teen sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi by his side in the dugout during the game against RCB

Trump Says Iran Deal Very Close As Strait Of Hormuz Reopens

Donald Trump told AFP Friday that a peace deal was very close after Iran moved to reopen the Strait of Hormuz -- but Tehran rejected the US presi

UAS, Counter-UAS employment figure prominently in Army Comdrs Conference

Operational preparedness along borders reviewed Whole-of-nation approach for security challenges highlighted Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Apr 17: The fo

Women's doubles pair withdraws from Uber Cup Finals due to Treesa ankle injury

Meanwhile, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, who had played a pivotal role in Indias 2022 victory, will travel early to Denmark to train

As Amarnath Ji Yatra starts on July 3, SASB begins restoration of tracks, establishment of base camps

Snow clearance on from Baltal, Chandanwari Avtar Bhat JAMMU, Apr 17: With 57 days long annual yatra to Himalayan cave in South Kashmir district o

Strait of Hormuz open for all: Iran

TEHRAN/WASHINGTON,Apr 17:Iran on Friday said that the Strait of Hormuz is completely open for all commercial vessels, a move welcomed by US Presi

Rains lash Kashmir, snow in hills

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Apr 17: Moderate to heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms lashed Kashmir while light snowfall was recorde

Govt wants to change electoral map: Rahul

NEW DELHI, Apr 17: Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Friday said that the constitution amendment bill has nothing to do with womens reservatio

Will constitute Child Rights Commission, Govt tells HC

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Apr 17: Government has informed the High Court that it would place the final decision with regard to the consti

Domicile certificate, Aadhaar enrolment to be free

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 17: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has notified a new schedule of fees for issuing various certificates and

South Korea unveils plan to bring back Formula One

Incheon Mayor Yoo Jeong-bok told reporters they are ambitiously aiming to stage the first race in 2028

Real Madrid season in tatters, Arbeloa looking shaky after Euro exit

Failure is rarely tolerated under Real president Florentino Perez without someone paying the price

SC rejects Pawan Khera's plea for protection against arrest

Judgement day for Man City and Arsenal in title showdown

Mikel Artetas side travels to the Etihad Stadium on Sunday nursing a a six-point lead over second-placed City as it targets a first English title

Claude Opus 4.7 hits 92% honesty rate are we closer than ever to human-like AI with less hallucination? Heres what Anthropics new AI model is capable of

Claude Opus 4.7 benchmarks explained start with a strong data point: 87.6% on SWE-bench Verified. This jump signals real coding gains in 2026. De

Haringhatas TMC councillor arrested

HC junks EC decision to appoint assistant professors as presiding officers

VPP hints at Conrads connection to project

Party suspicious of behind-the-scenes deals, questions Chief Ministers strong defence SHILLONG, April 17: The Voice of the People Party (VPP) on

Chinese proverb of the day: 'Beware lest your eyes are bigger than...' Lessons on ambition, success, human nature and why greed or overestimation of one's capacity can lead to troubles

Chinese proverb of the day focuses on the saying that warns people about taking more than they can handle. The story explains literal and metapho

Tamil Nadu polls: Sasikala, Ramadoss may play spoilsport for AIADMK

Cyberabad Cops Nab One In Digital Arrest Scam

Officials said victims in Cyberabad alone lost a staggering 103 crore in just three months.

Efforts on to better edn quality: CM

AMPATI, April 17: Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Friday informed that sustained efforts by the government are under way to upgrade infrastruc

Warm reception for lottery barons wife giving DMK jitters

Telangana High Court Extends Interim Protection To DIG Abhishek Mohanty; Retains Him In Telangana

A panel of Justice P. Sam Koshy and Justice Narsing Rao Nandikonda admitted a fresh writ plea by Mohanty challenging the orders of the Central Ad

African proverb of the day: 'All monkeys cannot hang from the...' Lessons on human nature, success, sustainable future and why excessive utilization of resources can lead to destruction

African proverb of the day shares a lesson about limits, human nature and sustainable use of resources. The saying explains how people, companies

Americas Gold and Silver Q1 2026 results: silver production surge How 787,000 oz production and 830,000 sales signal Americas Gold growth outlook?

Americas Gold and Silver Corporation Q1 2026 results show a powerful surge. Silver production hit 787,000 ounces. That marks a 76% year-over-year

JNC knocks on PHE depts door over water woes in WJH villages

JOWAI, April 17: The Jaintia National Council (JNC), Western Zone, has urged the Public Health Engineering (PHE) department to expedite efforts t

HSPDP rules out support to MDA for Shillong bypoll

SHILLONG, April 17: The Hill State Peoples Democratic Party (HSPDP) has clarified that it will not extend support to the Meghalaya Democratic All

Police Seize 2.27 Crore Cash From Pastors House In Narsapuram

Narsapuram Rural circle inspector G. Durga Prasad and sub-inspector T.V. Suresh Babu said they received information that the pastors son-in-law S

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Nomination The Secretary to the Cooperation department has nominated Joint Secretary CS Khongwir as the Nodal Officer for matters concerning the

Mukhim flags rise of tribal land elites, alleges marginalisation of poor in state

NEW DELHI, April 17: Patricia Mukhim, a renowned journalist and Editor of The Shillong Times, on Friday laid bare the dangerous trend of the emer

India-flagged vessels start sailing out of Hormuz

Most of these ships are critical to Indias energy needs and are carrying crude oil

Govt renames multiple roads in Meghalaya

SHILLONG, April 17: The state government has renamed several roads across the state with immediate effect. According to a notification issued by

Key DMF-funded road inaugurated in EJH village

KHLIEHRIAT, April 17: An internal CC road at Apha in Umkiang village, East Jaintia Hills, constructed under the District Mineral Foundation (DMF)

HITO calls on govt to implement Ramsar Convention for states wetland protection

SHILLONG, April 17: The Hynniewtrep Integrated Territorial Organisation (HITO) has called upon the Meghalaya government to urgently implement the

We Bow Our Head To Court Order, Says Yogesh Goudar's Wife

We bow our heads to the court order, Mallamma said. I always remember my husband, he is always with me. The people of our constituency stood by u

Dushyant Chautala Alleges Police Intercepted His Car, Aimed Pistol At Him

Jannayak Janta Party leader Dushyant Chautala on Friday alleged that a police car blocked his way, tried to knock him down, and a pistol was aime

Central Kerala reels under sizzling heat

Mother Poisons 3 Kids; Four Die In Tragic Proddatur Incident

Married for 14 years, the couple had three children.

Madrassa Students Attacked For Pasting Posters In Kerala''

Muslim League student wing MSF seeks strong action against assailants

'Each deity has peculiar rituals': Sabarimala priest tells Supreme Court

RTGS-Powered CCTV360 Helps Trace Missing Children

Using artificial intelligence and real-time analytics, the system has enabled swift police response in multiple cases, with three missing childre

Meta targets May 20 for first wave of layoffs; additional cuts later in 2026

Layoffs.fyi, a website tracking tech job cuts around the world, reported that 73,212 employees have lost their jobs so far this year

NHAI Projects: Land Losers Entitled to R&R Benefits Alongside Compensation, Rules HC

The division bench held that land losers under the National Highways Act were indeed entitled to compensation as well as R&R benefits under the 2

Italian Proverb of the Day: 'If you cant live longer, live deeper'The Italian Proverb that redefines a meaningful life

Italian Proverb of the Day: This Italian proverb, If you can't live longer, live deeper, emphasizes experiencing life's richness over its duratio

Kabir At Calcutta HC For Probe Into Deal Videos On Him

Kabir filed his petition before Justice Sougata Bhattacharya. The plea may come up for hearing on April 22, a day before the first phase of the p

Huge payday alert: New wage rule from April 24 set to change what US workers take home

US workers wage rule April 24 2026 brings a sharp 14% pay jump as minimum wage rises from $10.50 to $12 in the U.S. Virgin Islands. This fresh wa

Those are crocodile tears, CONGRESSWOMAN!': RFK Jr loses cool at McBath in fiery clash over autism

Mawlarshong, Langsning, Janepih register wins on DAY 3

By Our Reporter Shillong, April 17: There were three big winners in the 5th Meghalaya State League on Friday on what was otherwise a day of very

Karnataka High Court upholds cancellation of schools recognition for producing fake certificate and illegally running madarasa

Lajong face Aizawl in crucial derby clash

By Our Reporter Shillong, April 17: The stage is set for a high-voltage North-East derby as Shillong Lajong FC prepare to face Aizawl FC in their

Campaign for Rohith Act welcomes Cabinet nod for Bill

Quote of the day by Jerry Seinfeld: 'There is no such thing as fun for the whole family.' Life lessons on human nature, happiness and enjoyment by popular American comedian

Quote of the day by Jerry Seinfeld explores how the idea of fun differs for people within families and social groups. The quote reflects human na

Aster Volunteers expands community outreach, launches five mobile medical units

Pune airport runway shut after IAF aircraft 'hand landing'

The airport uses a 'dual-use model', integrating civilian commercial operations with an active Air Force station

Should you pay taxes now or save big later? Roth conversion explained

Many retirees are thinking about Roth conversion to save tax in the future. It can give tax-free income later but may increase tax today. The dec

India, China hold 1st bilateral SCO talks after Ladakh thaw

Climate-resilient water initiative launched in Chickballapur district

The initiative will provide technicalassistanceto local governments to assess water and wastewater systems, integrate climate and disaster risk i

Ayush, Harshit, Devansh star in inter-school cricket victories

By Our Reporter Shillong, April 17: A series of exciting encounters marked the Inter-School Under-18 and Under-15 cricket tournaments organised b

KERC approves APR true-up; consumers to see bill adjustments from May across Karnataka

The order follows the BESCOMs Annual Performance Review (APR) petition, filed in November 2025, which showed a revenue gap after comparing approv

Manipur Chief Minister Leads Trust-Building Mission in Ukhrul, Calls for Dialogue and Harmony

Imphal, April 18: Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh visited several villages in Ukhrul district on Friday as part of the Trust-Buildi

A Leopard Stays Into A House In Mysuru, Rescued

A leopard about 4 years old was sighted in Siddhartha Nagar by some residents and alerted the forest personnel.

Dalu Block Integrated Development Complex-ko nokdonggaa

TURA: West Garo Hills ajani Dalu C&RD Block ningo gital rikgipa Dalu Block Integrated Development Complex-ko Sukrobar salo, adokni Chief Minister

Rising bitumen cost slows Bengaluru road works, GBA to bear cost difference, BDA to follow

Chhattisgarh power plant tragedy: toll rises to 21, Opposition wants culpable homicide charges to be slapped

A worker named Kismat Barkat Ali hailing from Madhya Pradeshs Singrauli was admitted to a private hospital in State capital Raipur where he died

Increased Chinese Activity in South China Sea Amid Reduced US Surveillance: Report

New Delhi, April 18: A significant shift is occurring in the South China Sea, as the region appears to be increasingly under Chinas influence. Th

Peaceful Voting Concludes for Patna High Court Advocates Association

Patna, April 18: Voting for various positions in the Patna High Court Advocates Association was completed peacefully on Friday, with 62% of the 5

NIMHANS meet proposes national framework for digital mental health tools

Garobadha PWD-ni SDO-ko ragalchina Selsella NGO-rang dabia

TURA: Garobadha-oni Selsella-ona dakanggipa ramako name tarichina changni chang uiatahaoba kamrangko nirokna gisik nangjaenga ine Selsella jolo d

Expert committee recommends reducing CSE seats by 17%

The panel has also recommended that institutions cannot start more than five computer science-related courses