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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

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

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

Myanmar votes in second phase of junta-run election

Myanmar's junta commenced the second phase of its elections on Sunday, a process democracy watchdogs criticize for enabling the military to exten

Flag bearers of secularism silent on violence in Bangladesh, says U.P. CM Yogi

The U.P. CM added those dividing society today can never be well-wishers of the nation and cautioned people from opposition parties

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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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

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

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

Rishabh Pant Ruled Out of India vs New Zealand ODI Series: Report

Pant sustained the injury during an optional practice session

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

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

Project ASTRAM wins SKOCH Gold Award-2025

Launched in October 2024 and operating from the Police Command and Control Centre, Project ASTRAM aims to make public movement in Vijayawada fast

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

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

Dilapidated ports, old tankers complicate US oil companies Venezuela plans

Global oil firms are rushing to secure tankers and establish safe transfer operations for Venezuelan crude exports to the United States. Companie

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

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

Shadow minister Priti Patel calls for UK intervention to protect Hindus in Bangladesh

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

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

Bank of India bags 4 awards at IBA Banking Conference

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 10: Bank of India, one of Indias largest PSU banks, bagged four awards in the Digital and Technology domain to

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?

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

Tata Chess: Wesley in sole lead; Erigaisi, Nihal not far behind in Blitz

Kolkata, Jan 10: American Grandmaster Wesley So emerged sole leader with seven points while star Indian player Arjun Erigaisi was just half a poi

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

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

Umran Malik omitted from J&K squad for Ranji preparatory camp

New Delhi, Jan 10: Pacer Umran Malik has been left out of Jammu and Kashmirs squad for the Ranji Trophy preparatory camp, set to happen in Pondic

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

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

Daz scores as Morocco join Senegal in Africa Cup semifinals

Rabat, Jan 10: Brahim Daz scored again and host Morocco joined Senegal in the semifinals of the Africa Cup of Nations with a 2-0 win over Cameroo

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

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

Sub-Jr Taekwondo team screened, flagged off for National Cship

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 10: The Jammu and Kashmir Sub-Junior Taekwondo Team was screened and flagged off by J&K Sports Council

Rajyawardhan wins VCA U-11 Open Khelo Jammu Chess Tourney

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 10: Promising national-level Chess player Rajyawardhan Singh clinched title of the VCA Under-11 Open Kh

Early morning dense fog in north India kills 4 in vehicle collisions as cold conditions intensify

NEW DELHI, Jan 10: Cold conditions intensified in parts of north India today, with many parts blanketed by thick fog that led to several vehicle

CS favours expanding Ayush footprints with new services, colleges, hospitals

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 10: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a review meeting to take stock of the progress achieved under

End discrimination to promote unity, Hindu rashtra will remain a righteous nation: Bhagwat

MATHURA (UP), Jan 10: Urging people to end discrimination to promote unity in society, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat today said that in the next 20-30