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FBI Thwarts New Years Eve Attack Plot Inspired by IS

Christian Sturdivant was charged with attempting to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization

Rajnath: Education sans dharma fuels anti-national acts

BJP Not Controlled By RSS: Mohan Bhagwat Rejects Remote Control Charge

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Friday asserted that organisations such as the BJP, VHP and Vidya Bharti function indepe

Yemen Separatists Launch 2-Year Independence Transition As Strikes Kill 20

Yemen's UAE-backed separatists announced a two-year transition to independence Friday despite reporting 20 deaths in airstrikes from a Saudi-led

Two arrested for ripping off woman cop's uniform in Chhattisgarh

Israel Accuses New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani of Antisemitism

Mamdani revoked two executive orders issued by the previous mayor that restricted city agencies from boycotting Israel and treated certain critic

Gold, silver prices today, January 3, 2026: Check city-wise rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata and more

On January 3, 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

Who owns flood water on river in case of dispute between states? SC to examine

Telangana has challenged Andhra Pradesh's Polavaram-Banakacherla Link Project in the Supreme Court, arguing it unilaterally utilizes inter-state

India News Live Updates: Prayagraj sees heavy footfall of devotees on first day of Magh Mela, 20-30 lakh expected

Aircraft overshoots runway in eastern Nepal; all aboard safe

The airplane overshot the runway by some 200 metres off the ground near a rivulet, suffering minor damage during the incident

Morning Digest: Centre orders X to check misuse of Grok chatbot; MP CM suspends two officials over Indore water contamination, and more

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UN Chief Calls on Israel to Reverse NGOs Ban in Gaza

Israel suspended 37 foreign humanitarian organizations from accessing the Gaza Strip after they had refused to share lists of their Palestinian e

Karnataka HC: Third parties can challenge lok adalat awards if fraud is alleged

Karnataka HC ruled that a third party can challenge a Lok Adalat award via writ petition if fraud is proven by excluding a necessary party. Justi

President Trump orders divestment in $2.9 million chips deal to protect US security interests

President Trump has ordered the divestment of a $2.9 million computer chips deal, citing national security concerns. The transaction, involving E

Iran's protests: What we know

The protests began in Tehran, where some shopkeepers went on strike over high prices and economic stagnation

PRAGATI progress report: 3,300 delayed projects worth Rs 85 lakh crore fast-tracked

PRAGATI has fast-tracked over 3,300 delayed projects worth Rs 85 lakh crore, resolving land, forest and clearance hurdles, and accelerating mega

This is how much you can earn in 2026 before your Social Security payroll tax goes up

In 2026, Social Security payroll taxes will rise for high earners. The wage base limit increases from $176,100 to $184,500. Employees pay 6.2% on

Elon Musk's Grok Under Fire After Complaints It Undressed Minors In Photos

Elon Musk's Grok on Friday said it was scrambling to fix flaws in the artificial intelligence tool after users claimed it turned pictures of chil

The Aravalli hills are shaken with the sound of machinery

A 2-billion-year-old range has been battered and bruised by mining, waste dumping, and encroachment, say environmentalists and those who live in

From Subway Ride To Israel Backlash: Mamdani's First Full Day As NYC Mayor

Less than 24 hours after throngs of ecstatic supporters poured into Manhattan for his history-making inauguration, Zohran Mamdani began his first

Commissioner of Metro Railway Safety inspects Phase II trains

The train services on the 15.8-km stretch from Poonamalle bypass to Vadapalani will start in February; the final inspection before commencing ser

Not Pre-Planned: DK Shivakumar Denies BJP's Allegations Over Ballari Clash

Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar has refuted the allegations levelled by the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) that the violent clash in B

Nalagarh blast: Two groups claim responsibility; Himachal police scans CCTV footage to nab accused

Teams have been constituted to scan CCTV footage, and the police are coordinating with the Punjab Police and the National Investigation Agency (N

Grok says safeguard lapses led to images of 'minors in minimal clothing' on X

In a separate reply to a user on X on Thursday, Grok said most cases could be prevented through advanced filters and monitoring although it said

Fairdeal Motors unveils all-new Tata Sierra

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Jan 2: Marking the iconic SUVs grand comeback in a modern, powerful and premium avatar, Fairdeal Motors proudly

IIIM Jammu releases 2024-25 Annual Report, unveils roadmap for 2026

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 2: The CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (CSIR-IIIM), Jammu, released its Annual Work Report for 2

President KCCI calls on LG

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 2: Javid Ahmed Tenga, President, Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj

Indias future workforce must be AI-confident: Jayant Chaudhary

03NEW DELHI, Jan 2 : Indias future workforce must not only be digitally aware but AI-confident, Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary said on Friday. T

Andal shows us the way

AM MG launches all new Hector

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 2: A vibrant evening of celebration and innovation unfolded as AM MG today launched all new Hector, in a funct

Properties Of 7 Pak-Based Men Attached In Jammu And Kashmir's Kathua

Police on Friday attached immovable properties of seven people from Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district who are allegedly involved in anti-nation

Russia scores highest Ukraine gains since first year of war

The Russian army captured more than 5,600 square kilometres (2,160 square miles), or nearly one percent, of Ukrainian territory in 2025

Ungrateful people

Shiban Khaibri shibankhaibri@gmail.com Ingratitude is monstrous , and for the multitude to be ungrateful, were to make a monster of the multitud

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A Transformative Opportunity for Kishtwars Rural Renaissance Yassir Rashid yassirrashid25@gmail.com India has embarked on a new chapter in rural

LoP Suvendu Adhikari calls West Bengal a Bengali Hindu homeland

The Bharatiya Janata Party MLA said that once the saffron party will provide 200 days of rural work, countering Trinamools claim that it will pro

2026 : A new era for agriculture in Jammu & Kashmir

Prof. B.N. Tripathi vcskuastjammu@gmail.com The agricultural economy of Jammu & Kashmir forms the backbone of rural livelihoods in the region. Ne

How the SALT deduction may add $1,000 to Americans tax refunds in 2026

Americans will secure historic $1,000 refund boosts this spring. A new $40,000 SALT deduction cap fuels this massive windfall. Nine states are al

Grandmother, grandson burn to death in Gaza tent while cooking; Jolie visits Rafah crossing

The shaky 12-week-old ceasefire between Israel and the Hamas militant group has largely ended large-scale Israeli bombardment of Gaza

Rent authority has jurisdiction even if tenancy pact absent: Allahabad HC

Allahabad High Court ruled that rent authorities can hear eviction cases even without written agreements or tenant particulars. The court emphasi

LG unveils SMVDSBs Panchang Calendar & Diary for 2026

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 2: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday unveiled the Panchang Calendar-2026 and the official diary of the

LIC launches Spl revival campaign for lapsed policies

HYDERABAD, Jan 2: The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) on Friday announced launching of a Special Revival Campaign to help policyholders

Ex-Minister/sitting MLA resigns from post of President Badminton Association of J&K

PIL seeking implementation of Sports Code Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 2: In the much publicized Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by

Police orders probe over cricketers Palestinian flag on helmet

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 2: The Jammu and Kashmir Police has ordered a preliminary enquiry after a cricketer from South Kashmir

BYD India hikes price of SEALION 7 premium variant by Rs 50k

NEW DELHI, Jan 2: Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD on Friday announced an increase in price of the premium variant of its SUV, SEALION 7, in In

Indias Reform Express driven by technology: Dr Jitendra

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Jan 2: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology; Minister of State for Earth Scie

Sai Sudharsan fractures rib

NEW DELHI, Jan 2: Young India batter Sai Sudharsan could be side-lined for more than a month after sustaining a rib fracture during a recent Vija

Gig economy needs less regulation: Eternal Founder Deepinder Goyal as he defends 10-min deliveries

NEW DELHI, Jan 2: Eternal Founder Deepinder Goyal on Friday batted for less regulation for Indias gig economy, arguing that it will eventually he

Breeding centre helps in revival of Kashmiri endangered stag

Suhail Bhat Srinagar, Jan 2: The population of the Kashmiri stag, or Hangul, is showing a steady and encouraging rise, driven largely by a conser

BCCI launches WPL Speed Queen 2026; JKCA calls for participation

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 2: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has launched a unique initiative, WPL Speed Queen 2

Sat, Koul, others unveil calendar dedicated to Guru Ravidass

Excelsior Correspondent 03JAMMU, Jan 2: Rajya Sabha MP and J&K BJP president, Sat Sharma CA, today said that Begampura was the dream city envisio

NIA shifts a Delhi blast accused to Kashmir, scans forest area in Shopian

Multiple teams of the NIA reached Padpawan area of Shopian district along with Yasir Dar, the ninth accused in the case. Officials said a forest

Now, Pakistan backs China's claim that it mediated during Op Sindoor

Pakistan has now endorsed China's claim of mediating the May 2025 India-Pakistan conflict, a move that raises eyebrows given India's stance. Isla

11 People Killed, 7 Injured As Bus And Truck Collide In Brazil

A head-on collision between a bus and a truck left at least 11 people dead on Friday in southern Brazil, the country's Federal Highway Police sai

No repeated cross-exam for Pocso survivor, says Calcutta HC

The Calcutta High Court has ruled that a trafficking survivor cannot be repeatedly cross-examined, setting aside a trial court order. The court i

Digital Reforms Saving Environment

In an era where climate action is often equated with massive industrial transitions or high-cost technological interventions, the experience of J

Various delegations call on LG Ladakh

Excelsior Correspondent LEH, Jan 2: Various delegations called on the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, here today and were reaffirm

NIA searches in Shopian

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Jan 2: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) today conducted searches at two locations in south Kashmirs Shop

Police attaches properties of terror handler, others

Excelsior Correspondent KATHUA/POONCH, Jan 2: In a decisive legal action against terrorism, anti-national elements and criminals operating from a

17 Accounts/Finance officers transferred, given addl charge

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 2: Jammu and Kashmir Government today ordered a series of transfers, postings and assignment of additional cha

93-year-old man goes missing

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 2: A 93-year-old man has gone missing from the Patoli Brahmana area of Jammu, prompting his family members see

CBK charge sheet against 108 accused in illegal appointments

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Jan 2: The Economic Offences Wing of the Crime Branch Kashmir today submitted a charge sheet against 108 accuse

Working-Still, huge quantity of illicit liquor seized

Excelsior Correspondent DODA, Jan 2: Police here today seized a Working Still (Bhatti) along with a huge quantity of illicit liquor. Based on rel

Ban on trekking, camping in Kokernag

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Jan 2: The authorities in Kokernag today imposed a complete ban on trekking, camping, hiking, and other similar

Iranians Seek End To Decades Of Repression: Reza Pahlavi Amid Protests

Iran's former Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi thanked US President Donald Trump for his support of the Iranian people, saying his message had given hop

New Zealand series: Md Siraj, Pants ODI future in focus

New Delhi, Jan 2: The indefatigable duo of Rishabh Pant and Mohammed Siraj is expected to be the big talking point on Saturday when the selectors

India to tour Bangladesh for white-ball series in September

Dhaka, Jan 2: The Bangladesh Cricket Board on Friday announced it will host India for a three-match ODI as well as T20I series to be played in Se

Dharamshala case: Girl was treated at 7 hospitals before she died, says SP

A professor and three students face charges after a 19-year-old student, who accused them of sexual harassment and ragging, died in hospital. Her

Bridgerton Season 4 Part 1 release date, time and schedule: What to expect and how to watch Netflix series

Bridgerton Season 4 Part 1 release date, time and schedule has been confirmed by Netflix. Part 1 will release on January 29, 2026. Part 2 will fo

Stokes backs McCullum to stay on as coach

Sydney, Jan 2: Ben Stokes on Friday said he cant see a future as Englands Test captain without Brendon McCullum as coach, insisting the pair rema

40 dead in fire at Swiss Alpine bar; survivors describe horror, panic

Crans-Montana, Jan 2: Axel Clavier felt like he was suffocating inside the Swiss Alpine bar where moments before hed been ringing in the new year

Mamdani takes charge as NY mayor, resolves to rule audaciously

New York, Jan 2: Zohran Kwame Mamdani has taken over as mayor of the largest US city that is the centre of finance with a firm promise to rule ex

Sudharsan fractures rib, could be out for six weeks

New Delhi, Jan 2: Young India batter Sai Sudharsan could be side-lined for more than a month after sustaining a rib fracture during a recent Vija

Trump messed up ties with India: Congressman

Washington, Jan 2: Indian American Congressman Suhas Subramanyam said President Donald Trump has completely messed up the India-US relationship,

No spectators for Gills Hazare Trophy match

Jaipur, Jan 2: Just like Virat Kohli played his two Vijay Hazare Trophy games behind closed doors at the Centre of Exellence (CoE), no general pu

ED arrests Gujarat IAS officer Rajendrakumar Patel in graft-linked laundering case

IAS officer Rajendrakumar Patel was arrested by the ED in connection with a bribery and money laundering case in Gujarat's Surendranagar district

Chelseas interim coach says players really focused on Man City after Maresca exit

The London club announced on Thursday that Maresca left his position as manager following a reported deterioration in his relationship with the

What will the average Social Security check be in 2026? New estimates explained

Social Security benefits are rising in 2026. A new 2.8% Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) is now in effect. This boost helps millions of seniors m

Indore water deaths: BJP corporator had raised red flag 2 years ago, files on replacing old pipelines did not move

Deaths in Indore's water contamination tragedy could have been avoided if warnings from a BJP corporator two years ago were heeded. Corporator Ka

VDG member opens fire

Excelsior Correspondent DODA, Jan 2: Observing some suspicious activity near his house in Dessa area here today, a VDG member fired a few warning

Aviation sector to take wings in A.P. as Bhogapuram airport all set for flight validation test on January 4

The project undertaken during the NDAs tenure between 2014 and 2019 after the State bifurcation is expected to be ready by June 30

Indore water deaths: Civic body officials, councillors lock horns over accountability

A deadly diarrhea outbreak in Indore, claiming 10 lives, has sparked a blame game between elected officials and Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC

Distribution of pattadar passbooks with State Emblem begins in A.P.

Naidu, who is abroad, reviews the exercise through teleconference; 22 lakh passbooks will be distributed in villages where re-survey has been com

Bridgerton Season 4 Premiere Masquerade global livestream event date, time, schedule, how to join and RSVP

Bridgerton Season 4 Premiere Masquerade global livestream event will allow fans to watch Episode 1 live, enjoy red carpet interviews, games, and

Uma Bharti: Indore water deaths a 'maha-paap'; govt must apologise

Former MP CM Uma Bharti has strongly condemned the contaminated water tragedy in Indore, which has claimed ten lives. She labelled the incident a

Civic polls: high drama as BJP workers lock candidate inside his house in Nagpur

Dissent among the BJP rank and file was reported from various parts of the State

Quote of the day by Nikola Tesla: A man is born to work, to suffer and to fight; he who doesn't, must perish. How Teslas wireless energy breakthrough reshaped the modern world

Quote of the day by Nikola Tesla: A man is born to work, to suffer and to fight; he who doesn't, must perish. Nikola Tesla remains the definitiv

Zelensky Says He Wants To Replace Ukraine's Defence Minister

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday said he intended to replace his defence minister and had offered the position to his current min

Punjab police suspect ISI hand in Himachal Pradesh blast; BKI, PSA own up to it

Punjab police suspect Pakistan's ISI orchestrated Thursday's explosion in Nalagarh, Himachal Pradesh, to destabilize the region. While Babbar Kha

Demoralised Bangladesh police appreciated by Tarique Rahman for handling massive events

After the fall of the government of Sheikh Hasina, who was recognised for her zero tolerance of terror policy, the Bangladesh police continued to

ED attaches assets of Bengal minister Chandranath Sinha in school jobs scam

Assets valued at approximately Rs 3.6 crore belonging to West Bengal minister Chandranath Sinha have been attached by the ED in connection with t