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PM Modi meets Jordans King Abdullah II

AMMAN, Dec 15 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met Jordans King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein at the Husseiniya Palace here and discussed i

Rating upgrades, high growth rate show India not dead economy: FM

NEW DELHI, Dec 15: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday cited Indias 8.2 per cent growth and sovereign rating upgrades by global agencie

CM reviews progress of development works in Srinagar

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Dec 15: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a high-level review meeting at the Sher-i-Kashmir Internatio

Houston hosts Diwali celebration marking UNESCO cultural heritage status

HOSTON, Dec 15 : A special event celebrating the inclusion of Diwali in UNESCOs cultural heritage list was held at the Indian mission here. The e

Santosh Trophy Row: CM backs selection, Sports Minister seeks probe

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 15: Contradictions within the Jammu and Kashmir UT Government have surfaced over the selection of the f

Army showcases drone carrying explosives targeting Adampur air base

NEW DELHI, Dec 15: In a powerful reminder of Indias air defence preparedness, the army on Monday put on public display a Turkish-origin drone use

Eutelsat, Airtel offer satellite connectivity for Indian Army relief efforts in Sri Lanka

NEW DELHI, Dec 15: Eutelsat alongwith partner Airtel, is extending its Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity OneWeb to strengthen the Indi

Crypto market structure bill stalls as Senate banking committee pushes vote to 2026 - here's what's happening

Crypto market structure bill: US Senate lawmakers have postponed crucial crypto market structure legislation, pushing markup hearings to early 20

Three Held For Harassing Woman In Vinukonda

The police complaint from the woman and her family stated that at the time of marriage, her parents sold away two acres of farmland and gave Rs 1

GHADC-o BJP, EC-ko rikna manode onggija kamrangko sandirokgen: Hek

SHILLONG: Rebaenggipa 2026 bilsio ongatna sienggipa Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) election-ni jaman Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

'No bomb does what this is doing': Trump classifies fentanyl as 'weapon of mass destruction'

Tura-Dalu ramako taria matchotchipkujaenga: NGCO

TURA: Tura-oni Dalu-ona tariangenggipa National Highway (NH-217) ramako matchotaha ine lekkarango National Highways & Infrastructure Development

SPB Statue Unveiled At Ravindra Bharathi

IT minister D. Sridhar Babu said Balasubrahmanyam belonged to everyone. Balu sir was for all, he said. Beyond records and awards, he was a man of

EGH-ni Samanda Block-o Mobile tower songchina didia

TURA: East Garo Hills ajani Samanda Block ningo donggipa Chimagre Songgital jolrango mobile network namjae, jolo songdongenggipa manderang, mongs

SOG jawan martyred, two injured in Majalta encounter

Terrorist injured, operation on Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 15: A Special Operations Group (SOG) jawan was martyred and a terrorist believ

WGH-ni Teksragre-Manggakgre jolrango namroro silroroani dongjaenga

TURA: West Garo Hills ajani Teksragre-Manggakgre jolrango pilakni gitan namroro silroroani dongjaengani asel songni nokni manderang nengnikaniran

Omar wants key institutions restored to elected Govt

INDIA bloc has nothing to do with vote theft Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Dec 15 :Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today said the issue of key i

Govt Plans To Develop 4-Lane Roads Under HAM On Stretches

Sources said that 12,000 km of roads out of 29,000 km under the R&B network through HAM is based on the National Highways model, but will not for

LS approves Rs 2504 cr for Ladakh for transfer to J&K

Hill Councils get Rs 148 cr *Kiru, JTFRP given addl grants Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Dec 15: The Lok Sabha today approved Rs 2504.46 crore as additio

Wageasi-o niam gri kuligipa weighbridge-ni kosako jaku dejaenga ine matnanga

Inquiry report-na sengkuenga ine DC akanga RESUBELPARA: North Garo Hills ajani Wageasi songo niam gri Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHA

500 crime against women, children cases pending in FTSCs in J&K

Irfan Tramboo Srinagar, Dec 15: Jammu and Kashmir continues to record a high backlog of cases involving crimes against women and children, with n

DC Kupwara reviews various land issues pertaining to Defense

Excelsior Correspondent KUPWARA, Dec 15: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Shrikant Suse today chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess a

Ch Ramzan seeks reply on timeline for return of power projects to J&K

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Dec 15: Member Parliament ( Rajya Sabha) Chowdry Mohammad Ramzan today asked the Central Government when it in

New Delhi-o Mlaya House-ko rikdapna pangchakaniko songa

SHILLONG: Asongni skotong New Delhi songjinmaona reangenggipa adokni manderangko nambate sokachakna manna gita Sombar salo, New Delhi-ni 9, Dr AP

Rizvis deputation to J&K extended

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 15: The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the Union Home Ministrys proposal for extending the

Deficit skulrango skigiparangni DA-ko bariatchina dabia

SHILLONG: Meghalaya adokni deficit skulrango skigiparangna Dearness Allowance (DA)-ko, sorkario kam kagiparang gitan 51 percent-ona bariatchina a

Lokesh Seeks Centres Support For Skill Census In AP

Lokesh also sought the support of the Union minister for the Ratan Tata Innovation Hub and the MeitY startup hub and for setting up the Centre of

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader joins BJP ahead of Municipal Corporationelections

Calling it a tough decision, Tejasvi said, I want to do a lot of development work in my constituency and expect that under the leadership of Chie

Prices Up, Traders From North Pick Banana From Rayalaseema

The prices had fallen in recent days to as low as Rs 8 per kg because of poor demand in the northern state markets, where it previously fetched g

'Death to America, ICE': How FBI foiled Leftist group's NYE bombing plot, chilling details revealed

When Laws Fail Consistently

The Meghalaya High Court keeps giving directions to the State Government on various issues related to the environment. One of them is to ban plas

'This couldve been catastrophic': FBI details how Leftist terror group's LA bomb plot was thwarted

Chittoor Finalises Urea Distribution Plan For Rabi Season

District agricultural officer J Murali Krishna said there has been no fertilizer shortage in the district so far. He noted that domestic fertiliz

Mathematics of the Kur: A Sociological Perspective

By Mankular Lamin Gashnga Consanguinity within the Khasi context is a highly developed and internally coherent social system. The term used for t

7 Hyd Flights Among 157 Indigo Flights Cancelled

The airline said prolonged low visibility conditions complicated operations and affected air traffic movement, leading to flight cancellations.

Bombay HC alarmed over toxic air; BMC details compliance andfuture plans

The committee informed the court that inspections since December 6 at several locationsin Mumbai and Navi Mumbai, including Ready Mix Concrete (R

Roy heads JKDIA

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 15: Gulshan Roy has been elected as the president of the Jammu and Kashmir Drug Inspectors Association (JKDIA)

Physically challenged girl wins hearts, inspires many

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Dec 15: Defying physical challenges and social stigma, a 12-year-old girl from Wakoora in Ganderbal district is

EU Imposes Sanctions On Oil Traders With Links To Russia's Shipping Network

The European Union adopted fresh sanctions against Russian oil interests on Monday, targeting traders Murtaza Lakhani and Etibar Eyyub for helpin

Car parked at home, FASTag deducts toll

Trump accounts vs IRAs and 529s: Which tax-advantaged plan really wins for your family?

Trump accounts explained: A new savings option called Trump accounts is emerging for children's future. These accounts, described as an 'IRA for

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Anti-Drug Cycle Rally Reaches Srikakulam

The Yatra, with a presence of 25 police personnel, was inaugurated by Visakhapatnam Range DIG Gopinath Jetti. It traversed through the Vizianagar

Postal Ballot Breaks Tie For Sarpanch Poll In Nirmal

Election officials opened the postal ballots to break the tie and found a single vote, which was cast in favour of Sriveda, leading to her electi

Brawl Over Auto Parking Ends Up In Innocents Murder

According to Tolichowki station house officer L. Ramesh Naik, the victim Md Irfan tried to stop the quarrel between his elder brother Md Adnan an

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Army celebrates Vijay Diwas, hails indigenous technology

The Defence Ministry said the celebrations highlighted the Indian Armys steady transformation into a modern, innovative and self-reliant force

Key city-based Ponzi scheme scam accused traced to Delhi

Pearlvine International is believed to have collected Rs 1,575 crore from unsuspecting investors between 2018 and March 2023 By Our Reporter SHIL

Finance firm head burns man alive to fake own death for Rs 1 crore insurance payout

City grapples with water crisis as PHE shutdown continues

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 15: Residents of Shillong are grappling with severe frustration as the Public Health Engineering (PHE) Department e

Paul cautions against railways sans anti-influx mechanisms

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 15: Former cabinet minister and Adviser to the Social Welfare Department, Paul Lyngdoh, on Monday cautioned against

Deficit teachers demand DA parity, threaten protest

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 15: The Khasi Jaintia Deficit School Teachers Association (KJDSTA) has warned of democratic protests if the Meghala

Demand for NEHU Pro-VCs resignation gathers steam

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 15: Four major stakeholders of North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU)the NEHU Students Union (NEHUSU), NEHU Teachers

Very Good Talks With Zelensky, Ukraine Deal Closer Than Ever: Trump

US President Donald Trump said Monday that a deal to end Russia's war in Ukraine was closer than ever, after he spoke to Ukrainian counterpart Vo

Stock market today: S&P 500, Dow, Nasdaq dip as AI stocks fall ahead of key economic data Broadcom and Oracle lead losses

US stock market today: US stocks dipped on Monday as AI-focused companies like Broadcom and Oracle experienced significant losses, leading invest

Uttam Orders Probe Into Chemical Waste In Krishna River At Mattapally

Chemical waste floating in the river near the Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple at Mattapally emitted a foul smell, causing inconvenience to dev

Independent, Rebel Sarpanches Begin Joining Congress In Adilabad

Candidates who contested as Independents or rebels after being denied party support and were subsequently elected are now joining the Congress.

Goa HC orderssuomotu PIL over illegal nightclubs afterArporafire kills 25

The court has called for coordinated response across local bodies, appointed amicus curiae to map violations statewide. It issued the order while

What Amy Schumer discovered that reportedly ended her marriage overnight

Amy Schumer and Chris Fischer are divorcing after seven years. Schumer confirmed the split on social media. Sources suggest her career ambitions

How illicit cultivation of cannabis has left the verdant hills of Kandhamal in the weeds

UK Defence Chief Says Whole Nation Must Ready To Fight Amid Russia Threat

The new head of Britain's armed forces warned on Monday that more Britons will need to be ready to fight for their country due to an increasingly

Infra, AC firms eye gains from Indias data centre investment boom

Major Indian companies like Larsen & Toubro, LG Electronics India, Voltas, and Blue Star are set to benefit from a surge in data centre investmen

Medico With Foreign MBBS Degree Seeks PG Quota

The petitioner questioned the validity of Rule VIII of the Telangana Medical Colleges (Admission into Post Graduate Medical Courses) Rules, 2021,

Drinking 34 cups of coffee a day may help you live longer, study finds

A new study links daily coffee drinking to longer life. Researchers found that moderate coffee intake may slow aging at the cell level. Drinking

IndiGo flight at Sgr Airport by-and-large normalised

Srinagar, Dec 15:Flight cancellations at Srinagar Airport by IndiGo have largely normalised, airport officials said on Monday, noting that the ai

Filmfare OTT Awards 2025 list of winners: Jaideep Ahlawat, Ananya Panday, Vikrant Massey, Sanya Malhotra win top acting honours; Black Warrant named Best Series

Here's the complete list of the winners of Filmfare OTT Awards 2025. Jaideep Ahlawat won Best Actor for Paatal Lok, while Ananya Panday was named

Omar decries political interference in Power Projects, Corp

Vote Chori issue is Congress agenda not of INDI Alliance Srinagar, Dec 15 (KNO): Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah on Monday reiterated that politica

Neptune's 15-year emotional cycle is coming to an end - what this shift means for your zodiac sign

Neptunes retrograde in Pisces is coming to a conclusion, marking the end of a nearly 15-year astrological cycle. Regarded as the planet of dreams

WATCH: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar pulls down woman's hijab at event; Opposition slams 'vile act'

As the incident unfolded, some people could be seen laughing, while Bihar's Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary appeared to try to stop Kumar.

Arrange CAT Jammu premises in a month: SC to Centre, J&K

New Delhi, Dec 15:The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Centre and the Jammu and Kashmir administration to arrange suitable premises within a mon

34 pc power deficits loom in J&K, Ladakh amid cold wave

Srinagar, Dec 15:Amid persistent cold temperatures, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh is likely to witness a power deficit of more than 34 percent in

NHPC runs 6 hydropower projects in J&K

Pakal Dul nearing completion, Ratle 26 pc ready New Delhi, Dec 15:NHPC Limited is currently operating six hydropower projects in Jammu and Kashmi

Centre pushes green, eco-tourism in J&K

New Delhi, Dec 15:The Union Ministry of Tourism has implemented a series of targeted initiatives in Jammu and Kashmir to advance green and eco-to

Crypto market crash reason: Why Bitcoin price (BTC USD), Ethereum, XRP are down today

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP crash: Crypto markets experienced a sharp downturn on Monday, disappointing hopes for a year-end rally. Bitcoin, Ethereum,

Centre sanctions key tourism projects for J&K

New Delhi, Dec 15:The Union Ministry of Tourism has approved multiple tourism infrastructure initiatives in Jammu & Kashmir. These projects, sanc

J&K unemployment rises above national average

New Delhi, Dec 15:Jammu and Kashmirs unemployment rate for July-September 2025 stood at 6.1 percentexceeding the national average of 5.2 percent,

Fog adds to woes as Delhi air stays severe for 3rd day

Thrikkakara municipality sees two contenders for chairperson post

Stranger Things 5 Volume 2 trailer reveals final battle details ahead of Christmas release

Stranger Things 5 Volume 2 trailer confirms the next stage of the final season. The footage shows Eleven, Will, and the Hawkins group preparing t

Nov wholesale prices remain in deflation zone for second month

Wholesale prices stayed in deflation for November, falling 0.3 percent. This marks the second month of deflation. Food articles, mineral oils, cr

In Kochi Corporation, Palluruthy is LDFs only bright spot

The front performed relatively better in certain pockets and far worse in others across the four CPI(M) area committee limits within the civic bo

Stone Laid for Two 800 Crore Units at IFFCO Kisan SEZ in Nellore

He thanked Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu for the recent AP Cabinet meeting clearing the establishment of industries in the 2,700-acre IFFCO

'Rich-poor asset ownership gap narrowing': Finance Minister

India's economy is growing robustly, narrowing the wealth gap. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted this progress, noting India's stat

John Cenas cancer diagnosis: What we know after the WWE icons emotional final match

WWE star John Cena shared his battle with skin cancer. He had cancerous spots removed from his chest and shoulder. Cena's experience highlights t

TDP flags cost-sharing in 'VB-G Ram G' bill

Telugu Desam Party, an NDA ally, voices worry about the VB-G Ram G Bill. The proposed 60:40 fund sharing for the rural employment scheme places a

A broad-based development model

A balanced development strategy, integrating rapid industrialisation with strong social welfare and sustainability initiatives, has positioned T.

Aspiring Pilgrims Advised to Complete Haj 2026 Registration by Jan 15

Saudi government sets Jan 15 as deadline for registration; March 20 for visa issuance

US trade deal in final lap: Commerce secretary Rajesh Agrawal

India and the US are nearing a framework trade deal. Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal stated that further formal discussions may not be needed.

PIL on Vertex Nala Land Grab

The PIL also complained about the inaction of the authorities in preventing and removing encroachments and illegal constructions over the surplus

Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha adjourned over Congress rally slogans against PM

Parliamentary proceedings in the Lok Sabha were disrupted on Monday. The House was adjourned twice due to protests. Union Minister Kiran Rijiju d