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Photos of Bill Clinton Included in Newly Released Epstein Files

After the photos were released, several White House officials, including press secretary Karoline Leavitt and top aide Steven Cheung, made social

A Guide to Good Manners at the Retail Counter This Holiday Season

People are stressed, theyre busy, theyre frazzled, he said. When that happens, we tend to forget other people exist.

Taiwan detects 6 Chinese aircraft, 11 vessels, 1 ship

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense reported detecting six Chinese military aircraft and eleven naval vessels operating near its territorial wa

Trump's name hardly appears in released Epstein files

Newly released Jeffrey Epstein files, heavily redacted, show Donald Trump's name mentioned sparingly in flight logs and message books. While some

Trump Administration Wants to Ensure Mexican Crews Operating Trains in US Can Speak English

Railroads Union Pacific and CPKC routinely rely on foreign crews at times to bring trains over the border to their rail yards in the U.S. before

Bangladesh set to hold funeral of youth leader whose death sparked unrest in country

Dhaka prepares for the funeral of a prominent youth leader on Saturday. Security is tight following unrest triggered by his death. The government

For irregular admissions, SC fines 10 Rajasthan dental colleges Rs 10 crore each

The Supreme Court has fined 10 private dental colleges in Rajasthan Rs 10 crore each for admitting students without meeting NEET 2016-17 cutoffs.

Rubio says new governance bodies for Gaza will be in place soon, followed by international force

Mr. Rubio said progress had been made recently on identifying Palestinians to join the technocratic group, and said Washington was aiming to get

Three Killed in Stabbing Attack in Taiwan

When she turned around, she said she saw people lying on the ground and needing first aid because they were bleeding.

Why Elise Stefanik is leaving politics: Trump ally ends New York governor bid and congressional career

Elise Stefanik announced she is stepping away from electoral politics, ending her bid for New York governor and her re-election campaign for Cong

Tesla CEO Elon Musk recovers $55 billion pay package in Delaware court ruling

The Delaware Supreme Court reversed a ruling that had voided Elon Musk's $55 billion Tesla pay package from 2018. This decision vindicates Musk's

Australian lifesavers return to duty at Bondi Beach after massacre

Surf lifesavers returned to Bondi Beach six days after a deadly attack, honoring victims with a moment of silence. The mass shooting, Australia's

What Is Abadi Deh? Delhi Plans Land Survey To Settle Rural Property Disputes

If you own a house in a Delhi village but don't have a clear document proving the land is yours, you're likely living on Abadi Deh land.

US Justice Department to Release Epstein Files by Deadline

President Donald Trump, once a close friend of Epstein, fought for months to prevent the release of the Epstein files held by the Justice Departm

US strikes 70 ISIS sites in Syria under 'Operation Hawkeye' as Trump vows very serious retaliation

The United States launched extensive air and ground strikes across central Syria, targeting over 70 Islamic State sites in retaliation for a dead

Voters may be rethinking everything: 2028 US Presidential polls reveal a stunning shift

US Presidential 2028 polls: Early 2028 presidential polling indicates a statistically tied hypothetical matchup between Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

Air India, IndiGo Issue Travel Advisories Amid Fog-Related Daisruptions

Both Air India and IndiGo, in an attempt to mitigate fog-related disruptions, such as reduced visibility that affects flight operations, issued t

1 killed, 4 injured as gang war erupts at liquor vend in Rohtak

A violent gang war erupted at a Rohtak liquor vend, resulting in one death and four injuries after over 30 rounds were fired. Shooters from the H

Rural indebtedness rising due to unregulated microfinance institutions: Brinda Karat

Leading a demonstration in front of Regional Office of the RBI, Ms. Karat said, public sector banks are giving loans to MFIs at low interest rate

GCC halts pet licences for Pit Bulls and Rottweilers

The Corporation will implement the ban on new licencesand renewal of existing ones for the two breeds from today; GCC Council also approves new S

Stock market today: S&P 500, Dow, Nasdaq rise as AI stocks rebound here's why Oracle, Nvidia, and Micron led gains

S&P 500, Dow, Nasdaq today: US stocks climbed on Friday, led by Oracle's surge following a major TikTok deal, as investor confidence in the AI se

Corporation Council revises wages for sanitation workers

One arrested in 2.11 crore online investment fraud case

Between October 6 and 9, Sekar transferred a total of 2.11 crore to the fraudsters through 23 bank transactions

Family of Tiruvarur musicians honoured at inaugural event of Naadhabrahmam music festival

Accepting the title, Ms. Jayanthi and Ms. Amirthavarshini said they were happy and honoured

Doctor in Nitish Kumar hijab row to join government post today

Cyclone Ditwah damage in Sri Lanka | The long path from wreckage to recovery

Cyclone Ditwah has claimed at least 643 lives and displaced scores of people in Sri Lanka. While it has affected several villages and towns, the

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SMVDU organizes workshop on Stress Coping Management

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 19: A workshop on Stress Coping Management for the Universitys non-teaching officials, organized by the Direct

IIT Jammu hosts Intl Conference on Sustainable Materials & Infra

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 19: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Jammu successfully hosted the International Conference on Sustainable

Dr Sanjay Bansal meets Vikramjeet Singh, highlights traders issues

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 19: In order to draw attention to key challenges faced by traders, MSMEs and industrial units across the Union

Mohanlal Sons announces Christmas sale

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 19: On the eve of Merry Christmas, Mohanlal Sons, a prestigious name in Indian fashion, announced an incredibl

Fairdeal Group launches all-new Tata Sierra

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 19: Celebrating 25 years of trusted partnership with Tata Motors, Fairdeal Group today launched the all-new Ta

SMVD Sangarsh Samiti delegation calls on Nadda, seeks early resolution of issue

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Dec 19 :In connection with the ongoing public concern and stir regarding the allotment of seats in Shree Mata

LG releases 4th Edition of Kartavya Marg

Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, Dec 19: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha released the 4th edition of Kartavya Marg, annual in-house magazine publis

CS assesses implementation of Urban Challenge Fund, Auto DCR, lake conservation measures

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 19: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today reviewed the implementation and progress of housing and urban developm

Energy independence aligned with self-reliance, geopolitical compatibility: Dr Jitendra

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Dec 19: Energy independence is no longer a matter of choice but an economic, strategic, and geopolitical neces

ED attaches Yuvraj, Mimi, Ankush assets

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached assets worth Rs 8 crore belonging to cricketers Yuvraj Singh and Robin Uthappa, and actors Urvashi

Trump Administration Begins Release Of Epstein File

The US Justice Department on Friday began releasing the long-awaited records from the investigation into the politically explosive case of convic

India, Oman trade pact likely to be operationalised within 3 months: Goyal

NEW DELHI, Dec 19: India and Oman will endeavour to implement the India-Oman free trade agreement, signed on December 18, within the next three m

Winter Session concludes as key legislations replacing MGNREGA, pvt participation in nuclear sector passed

NEW DELHI, Dec 19: The short Winter Session of Parliament concluded on Friday as both houses were adjourned sine die after the passage of some ke

Traditional medicine must win trust through science, expand reach: PM Modi

NEW DELHI, Dec 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said traditional medicine was yet to receive the place it truly deserved and asserted t

President Murmu opens 2nd edition of Udyan Utsav at Rashtrapati Nilayam, Hyderabad

HYDERABAD, Dec 19: President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the Second Edition of Udyan Utsav at Rashtrapati Nilayam here on Friday. The nine-day fes

Gujarat best destination for real estate development, realtors must explore opportunities: CM

NEW DELHI, Dec 19: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Friday urged real estate developers to invest in the state, as it offers huge busine

Inter Zonal Display Your Talent 2025 concludes at JU

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 19: The Inter-Zonal Display Your Talent 2025 concluded today at University of Jammu with a vibrant valedictory

Reserve Bank board discusses global, domestic economic situation and challenges

HYDERABAD, Dec 19 : The central board of the Reserve Bank on Friday discussed the global and domestic economic situation and associated challenge

Hardik wins Sub-Jr title at 29th Inter-District Billiards & Snooker Cship

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 19: In the ongoing 29th Inter-District Billiards and Snooker Championship 2025 at MA Stadium, here toda

Net direct tax collection grows 8 pc to Rs 17.04 lakh cr on slower refunds

NEW DELHI, Dec 19 : Net direct tax collection grew 8 per cent to over Rs 17.04 lakh crore between April 1-December 17 as refund issuances slowed,

DOJ releases new Jeffrey Epstein files today: Here's what's inside the latest trove of Department of Justice documents

DOJ: The US Justice Department released a significant volume of documents tied to its Jeffrey Epstein investigations, responding to legislative p

Congress, CPI(M) leaders in Bengal say risinginfiltrators narrativeof BJP proved wrongafterSIRdraft list

CPI(M) State secretary Mohammad Salim added that many vulnerable people from tribal communities, women, rentedaccommodationholders, street dwelle

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

Jammu Tawi Rly Station revamp: Key works completed; platforms, air concourse, foot overbridges under const

Land encroachments not affecting work Govind Sharma JAMMU, Dec 19: The redevelopment of Jammu Tawi Railway Station under the Amrit Bharat Station

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

Chennai Corporation to collect fees from street vendors

Previously, a uniform rent of 100 per month was collected from street vendors in specific areas, such as Armenian Street, Pantheon Lane, and Myla

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

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

Meghalaya dominate in first Northeast rowing event

Shillong, Dec 19: Meghalaya stamped their authority at the inaugural Northeast Rowing Regatta and Championship 2025, finishing as overall champio

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

BJP councillor seeks white paper on sanitary workers attendance

'Greatest victory for affordability': Trump secures deal with big pharma to slash medicaid costs

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

Leopard spotted in Thane, injuring several people

According to a Navghar police official, a few residents from Parijat housing society and some passersby were injured who were passing by on the T

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

Naidu Opposes Almatti Dam Height Hike, Seeks Central Intervention

He urged the Centre to intervene immediately, also as the issue is currently before the Supreme Court.

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