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US launches 'large-scale' airstrikes on ISIS-jihadist targets across Syria under Operation Hawkeye, after attack that killed 3 Americans

US Central Command said American forces, working with partner forces, carried out large-scale strikes against multiple ISIS targets across Syria,

Delhi AQI: Air quality improves to 'poor' category, cold wave eases slightly, AQI at...; Check area-wise pollution levels

Delhi's air quality remained poor on Sunday with an AQI of 298, though several areas continued to record very poor pollution levels above 300. Co

North Korea demands detailed 'explanation' from Seoul over drone incursion

Seoul rejected the allegation, with its Defence Ministry saying the drone was not a model operated by its military

Sankranti Rush Congests Hyderabad-Vijayawada Highway

Over 70,000 vehicles cross Pathangi toll plaza overnight as festive travel peaks

Expelled Kerala Congress MLA taken into custody in sexual assault case

Pathanamthitta: Congress-expelled MLA Rahul Mamkootathil was taken into custody in connection with a sexual assault case from Palakkad around Sat

Pakistan EXPOSED: Hafiz Saeed led Lashkar-e-Taiba's top leader, Pahalgam attack mastermind Saifullah Kasuri reveals close ties with Pak army, says, 'India fears me...'

A top Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) leader Saifullah Kasuri has once again exposed the close ties of terrorists and Pakistan army. Kasuri, who is the dep

Death toll in Iran protest rises to 116: Activists

Dubai: Nationwide protests challenging Irans theocracy reached the two-week mark Sunday, January 11 as the death toll in violence surrounding the

Vizag to Get States First Lighthouse Museum

Sonowal said lighthouse tourism has witnessed significant growth, with visitor numbers rising from about four lakh in 2014 to nearly 20 lakh at p

The many faces of actor-auteur Bhagyaraj

Terrific with his anecdotes, Bhagyaraj still offers a glimpse into the way the Tamil film industry functioned in the 1970s, 80s, and 90s

Tips for students taking the BITSAT

BITSAT demands thorough preparation, the ability to stay calm under pressure, and speed and accuracy

Sankranti Cockfights in AP: Rooster Training, Kukkuta Sastra Beliefs and the Gambling Boom

A traditional sport that continues to draw huge crowds and big money

National Youth Day 2026: 10 Inspiring Swami Vivekananda Quotes

As the nation marks Swami Vivekanandas birth anniversary, his timeless words continue to inspire confidence, character and purpose among Indias y

National Youth Day 2026: Why India Celebrates January 12

Observed on Swami Vivekanandas birth anniversary, the day highlights the role of youth in shaping Indias future

US to target Iran's military sites? Donald Trump's BIG warning, 'ready to...'

US President Donald Trump voiced strong support for Iranian protesters as nationwide demonstrations spread to over 100 cities. Warning Tehran aga

Morning Digest: Fresh protests in Iran amid internet blackout; SC wants Centre to consider Romeo-Juliet clause in POCSO, and more

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'Iran Looking At Freedom Like Lever Before': Trump Vows US Support

President Donald Trump said Saturday that the United States is eady to help as protesters in Iran faced an intensifying crackdown by authorities

Ninth case of chronic wasting disease detected in BC Deer near Jaffray, wildlife threat intensifies, hunters urged to take precautions

A white-tailed deer near Jaffray in British Columbia has tested positive for chronic wasting disease. This is the ninth confirmed case in the pro

Syria's Kurdish fighters say agreed to evacuate Aleppo

Syrias official SANA news agency reported that buses carrying the last batch of members of the SDF organisation have left the Sheikh Maqsud neigh

Expelled Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil taken into custody in sexual assault case

Pathanamthitta police took Congress-expelled MLA Rahul Mamkootathil into custody late Saturday night. This is in connection with a sexual assault

Transactions that shaped 2025; AI experiments to enterprise solutions

YourStory decodes the 228 billion transactions that shaped 2025. Aivar is expanding its footprint across India, the US, and the Middle East. Aspi

Delhi Police arrest three shooters of the Himanshu Bhau gang

Delhi Police's Special Cell has apprehended three shooters linked to the Himanshu Bhau gang in connection with an attempted murder in Bawana. The

Junior hockey coach arrested for raping minor in Haryanas Rewari

The victim said that she became pregnant due to the rape and on January 5, she suffered a miscarriage and was admitted to a hospital by her famil

Iran unrest deepens; 116 killed as protests challenge theocracy, activists say

Nationwide protests challenging Iran's theocracy have reached two weeks, with activists reporting at least 116 deaths and over 2,600 arrests. Sup

Nvidia, Tesla chase same self-driving goal via varying paths

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang unveiled the company's autonomous driving technology at CES, sparking an indirect exchange with Tesla's Elon Musk. The di

Rangaraya Medical College a Pride of Kakinada: Pawan

Pawan Kalyan said RMC has been rendering valuable services to poor patients and emphasised that students of the college should grow into responsi

High voltage drama in Bengal: BJP's Suvendu Adhikari alleges attack on convoy by TMC workers, sits on 'dharna' in Police station

West Bengal Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari sat on a protest inside the Chandrakona police station, demanding registration of an FIR after

US Launches Retaliatory Strikes Against Islamic State In Syria

The US has launched another round of retaliatory strikes against the Islamic State in Syria following last months ambush that killed two US soldi

Bapatla Police Nab Maharashtra Dacoity Gang

The arrests were made following a tip-off from Maharashtra Police that the gang

Gold, silver prices today, January 11, 2026: Check city-wise rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata and more

On January 11, 2026, gold prices in India range from Rs 13,621 per 1 gram for 24K gold and Rs 12,486 per 1 gram for 22K gold. Silver is priced at

Anti-ICE protesters assemble across U.S. after shootings in Minneapolis, Portland

Minnesota leaders are urging protesters to remain peaceful as demonstrators converge on a Minneapolis park to protest the fatal shooting of a wom

Six people killed in rural Mississippi shooting rampage; suspect arrested

A 24-year-old Mississippi man is in custody after allegedly killing six people, including family members and a pastor, at three separate location

Govt Intensifies Efforts To Address Kidney Disease in Tiruvuru

Krishna river water would be supplied to Tiruvuru, A. Konduru and Gampalagudem areas by the end of January to ensure safe drinking water to every

U.S. launches new retaliatory strikes against ISIS in Syria after deadly ambush

The U.S. administration is calling the response to the Palmyra attacks Operation Hawkeye Strike

Sankranti Games To Steer Youth Away From Illegal Activities

The initiative aims to divert youth from activities such as gambling and cockfights

US may lift more Venezuela sanctions next week, Scott Bessent says

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicated that additional sanctions on Venezuela could be lifted as soon as next week to facilitate oil sal

Trump Says US Ready to Help as Protests in Iran Persist

His comments come a day after he said that Iran was in ig trouble and again warned that he could order military strikes

Keshav Asks Centre For Funds For Development of Amaravati, Rayalaseema, Inter-linking of Rivers

The minister asked for an allotment of Rs 5,000 crore in the Union Budget for development of Visakhapatnam as regional financial capital and to e

Bhuvaneswari Receives Outstanding Dairy Professional Award

The award was presented at the inaugural session of the Southern Dairy and Food Conclave 2026

Japan's coalition partner head signals snap election may be nearing

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is reportedly considering a snap election. This move could happen in the first half of February. A key coa

Trump Signs Order to Protect Funds From Venezuelan Oil

The order comes amid caution from top oil company executives that the tumult and instability in Venezuela could make the country less attractive

Trump moves to block courts from seizing Venezuelan oil revenue in US accounts

President Trump signed an executive order to block courts and creditors from seizing Venezuelan oil revenue held in U.S. Treasury accounts. The o

Nobel Institute Says Machado Can't Give Peace Prize to Trump

Once the Nobel Peace Prize is announced, it cant be revoked, transferred or shared with others, the Norwegian Nobel Institute said in a short sta

BJP and JD(S) accuse Congress of misleading people on VB-G RAM G scheme, welcome special session

The alliance partners said they would take the issue to the village level to counter the misinformation being spread by the Congress

Violence against minorities: Yunus government slammed for poor probe, trial

Anti-ICE protesters assemble across the US after shootings in Minneapolis and Portland, Oregon

Protests erupted in Minneapolis and across the nation following the fatal shooting of a woman by an immigration officer. Thousands marched, deman

US military launches multiple strikes across Syria targeting Islamic State

American forces conducted multiple strikes in Syria against the Islamic State group. These actions followed an operation launched in December aft

Indian envoy to Bangladesh meets new BNP chief Tarique

Its affecting us: Test captain Shanto on T20WC impasse

Dhaka, Jan 10: Bangladesh Test skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto says the uncertainty surrounding his teams participation in next months T20 World Cu

Indiscipline & missteps haunt England in Ashes rout

London, Jan 10: Englands 4-1 Ashes series loss in Australia has triggered deep scrutiny into a cocktail of poor decision-making, lax discipline a

Blogger missing for a week, family appeals CM for help

Pranab Das, 23, a resident of Malaya Nagar Nepali Para under the Srinagar police station limits in West Tripura district, has remained untraced s

Yet to receive any response from ICC: BCB chief Bulbul

Dhaka, Jan 10: Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Aminul Islam Bulbul on Friday said the board is still awaiting a response from the Intern

ASI preps for deeper digs to trace Krishna's ancient Dwarka

Giants open campaign with 10-run win vs UP Warriorz

WPL 2026 Navi Mumbai, Jan 10: Australian batter Phoebe Litchfields commanding knock of 78 off just 40 balls went in vain as Gujarat Giants beat U

FIR to ABCD: MP police station doubles up as school in evening

Allround performances lead to MIs 50-run rout of DC

Navi Mumbai, Jan 10: Amelia Kerr and Nicola Carey picked three wickets each as Mumbai Indians (MI) registered a 50-run win over Delhi Capitals (D

FOIJ proposes suggestions for Industrial Policy

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 10: Federation of Industries, Jammu (FOIJ) today proposes suggestions to the Government to be included in the

Why we should disconnect from digital devices and reconnect with Mother Nature

Observing different forms of life other than humans, we can sharpen our physical senses like eyesight, hearing, sense of smell. Observing Mother

Is hiring lobby firms common in diplomacy? | Explained

How has India explained the use of an American firm for fixing meetings with leaders in Washington?

Md Hussamuddin bags gold on return; Nikhat, Lovlina win titles

National Boxing Championships Greater Noida, Jan 10: World Championships bronze medallist Mohammed Hussamuddin marked an emphatic return from a p

Politically motivated: TMC on NIA arresting party worker for 2023 BJP neta murder

Sindhu loses to Wang in semis

Malaysia Open Kuala Lumpur, Jan 10: Ace Indian shuttler P V Sindhus impressive run came to an end after a straight-game defeat to Chinas Wang Zhi

Astro India launches Mahindra XEV 9S, XUV 7XO at Bari Brahmana

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 10: Astro India Automobile, the authorized dealer of Mahindra & Mahindra Limited, today unveiled two landmark

WPL-4: Harmanpreet, Sciver-Brunt on song as MI thrashes DC

The skipper makes an unbeaten 42-ball 74 and the No. 3 batter a 46-ball 70 as the defending champion makes 195; the Delhi batters, barring Henry,

Players of SG Pipers and Shrachi Bengal Tigers in action during the Womens Hockey India League final match

Players of SG Pipers and Shrachi Bengal Tigers in action during the Womens Hockey India League final match, at Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astro Tu

ED to move Supreme Court against Mamata over Kolkata raid

Calcutta HC declines ED plea for new bench to hear Mamata case

Wrexham knock out Forest on penalties to move into fourth round

FA CUP Wrexham, Jan 10: The big guns entered the FA Cup and one of them was shot down immediately. Championship club Wrexham knocked out Premier

MI defeat Delhi Capitals by 50 runs

NAVI MUMBAI, Jan 10: Mumbai Indians Nat Sciver-Brunt and Harmanpreet Kaur smashed unbeaten half-centuries, while pacer Nicola Carey ran through t

Englands Georgia to leave Bayern Munich after season

Munich, Jan 10: England international Georgia Stanway has confirmed she will part ways with German giants Bayern Munich at the conclusion of the

Macclesfield stun Palace 2-1 in one of FA Cups biggest upsets

Macclesfield, Jan 10: Sixth-tier underdogs Macclesfield pulled off one of the most astonishing results in FA Cup history on Saturday, defeating d

Stirling to lead Ireland in T20 WC 2026

DUBLIN, Jan 10: Ireland on Friday unveiled their 15-member squad for the ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026, co-hosted by Sri Lanka and India, with seas

AIFF asks ISL clubs to send details of venues for home matches

New Delhi, Jan 10: All India Football Federation (AIFF) has asked Indian Super League (ISL) clubs to send the details of the venues where they pl

Akhilesh claims BJP leaders already knew how many voters will be removed form draft electoral rolls

LUCKNOW, Jan 10: Samajwadi Party supremo Akhilesh Yadav today claimed that Uttar Pradesh BJP leaders knew how many voters would be removed from t

January weather system to influence heavy rainfall in parts of coastal districts on Sunday

Coastal places like Chennai experienced nippy weather, strong surface winds interspersed with light rainfall on Saturday owing to the wind influe

New plaza at city airport ready, but wait for second cab pick-up point extends

AAI sources say legal opinion has to be sought due to an issue with an earlier contractbefore opening the new pick-up point; it is expected to be

World silent on Hindu Genocide in Bangladesh

Sudershan Kumar sudershan.sk12@gmail.com As the turmoil in Bangladesh escalates, the minority population there, is constantly under threat. The s

Frankfurt share spoils with Dortmund in Bundesliga draw

Frankfurt, Jan 10: Second-placed Borussia Dortmund twice surrendered a lead and looked like losing to a stoppage-time winner but it came back to

Sociedad sneak late win at Getafe

Madrid, Jan 10: Brais Mendez scored a goal-of-the-season contender as Real Sociedad won at Getafe 2-1 and gave American coach Pellegrino Matarazz

The Science-Scripture Synthesis

Lt Gen Narendra Kotwal narendrakotwal@gmail.com When you ask, What am I?, you are asking a question that is deeper than every biography, every ti

Kamal Haasan calls for principled relook at film certification process

Actor-politician Kamal Haasan on Saturday called for a revamp of the countrys film certification system, citing the need for greater transparency

Why was bail denied to Umar and Sharjeel? | Explained

Why did the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act bail bar prevail against Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam? Why were the two student activists on a

20 crore routed to I-PAC Goa office from Kolkata via hawala: Enforcement Directorate

My Chishoti visit

Shweta Sharma shwetasharma1253@gmail.com The first time I visited Chishoti, I was eight years old, when I joined my father and his friends on my

From Machines to Myths Robin Kouls Chronicle of Rambans Naga Heritage

Mrinalini Atrey atreymrinalini@gmail.com Name of Book : Ramban: Folklore-History-Ophiolatry Author: Robin Koul Publisher: Apna Book Publisher, Sr

Digital Dreams Vs Rural Realities

Expectations of the Youth The Indian youth of 2026-represented by students across disciplines from Sanskrit to journalism have high expectations

Police vehicle driver, 4 others gang-rape teen in Chhattisgarh

Swami Vivekananda As a Youth Icon

Dr Vikas Sharma drvikassharma20202020@gmail.com The Daily Excelsior is bringing out a weekly column titled YouthSpeak, aimed at giving voice to

Story of 1947 Pak Assault on Kashmir

O P Sharma opsharmajournalist@gmail.com Name of Book: 1947 Pakistan Assault on Kashmir & Brig. Rajinder Singh Author : Narsingh Dev Jamwal Publis

Owaisi's 'hijabi PM' pitch draws sharp criticism

PM Modi, German Chancellor to visit Sabarmati Ashram, participate in International Kite Festival

NEW DELHI/RAJKOT, Jan 10: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who arrives on Monday on a two-day official visit, will be welcomed by Prime Minister