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Mirwaiz Umar Farooq removes Hurriyat chairman designation from X profile

Srinagar: Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, the chief cleric and a moderate separatist voice in the Kashmir Valley, on Thursday evening removed his designatio

Delhi-NCR air quality remains in 'very poor' levels, AQI crosses 350-mark in Anand Vihar, Bawana, Jahangirpuri; Check area-wise pollution levels

Delhi's air quality slipped back into the 'very poor' category with the AQI touching 292 as vehicular emissions and pollution from NCR districts

Japan Approves Record Defence Budget to Deter China

The increase comes as Japan faces elevated tension from China.

Forty years underground, Rs 1.1 crore bounty on his head: Who was Maoist leader Ganesh Uike?

Senior CPI (Maoist) leader Ganesh Uike, a central committee member with a Rs 1.1 crore bounty, was killed in an Odisha security operation. Known

Conventional bridge over Mir Alam Tank sinks hopes of lower footprint of connectivity

The deepest region we encountered is nearly 12 metres and at other places it is nine metres. The pillars will be raised in the lake and there wil

Veer Bal Diwas 2025: Remembering the fearless Sahibzadas of Guru Gobind Singh Ji on December 26. How are events planned in India today?

Veer Bal Diwas is observed every year on December 26 to commemorate and honour the fearless sacrifice of youngest sons of Guru Gobind Singh Ji, S

Ahead of key meeting, ISL clubs seek clarity on league structure from AIFF

The 2025-26 ISL season was put on hold in July due to disagreements over renewing the Master Rights Agreement

Quote of the day by Bill Gates: Success today requires the agility and drive to constantly

Bill Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft, transformed the personal computer industry. He partnered with Paul Allen to create Microsoft, introducin

Ranveer Singh quit Don 3 after Dhurandhar's success? Insider reveals REAL reason, similar to Deepika Padukone- Kalki 2 fiasco: 'Farhan Akhtar was only one who...'

After delivering the blockbuster success with Dhurandhar, there were reports that Ranveer Singh quit Don 3. However, the real reason was shared b

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shares BIG update on Russia-Ukraine peace deal, says 'It is important if we succeed...'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said key documents linked to a Russia-Ukraine peace plan are ready or nearly complete after talks with US

US H-1B rule shift alarms Indian tech workers, diaspora families

Washington: A sweeping change to the US H-1B visa selection process has triggered fresh anxiety among Indian technology professionals and Indian

Chennai construction workers seek housing allotment within city limits

Twenty-first century solutions to snake bites

While a universal antivenom is still not available, its becoming more plausible as newer nanobody methods show broad-spectrum protection in anima

'India Cured Me': NRI Returns After 10 Years, Criticises US Healthcare System

An NRI living in the US for 10 years returns to India, praising Indian healthcare and highlighting the high costs and complexity of the US system

Japan's Cabinet okays record defence budget that aims to deter China

Japan's Cabinet approved a record defense budget of over 9 trillion yen for fiscal 2026. This plan aims to enhance strike-back capabilities and c

Explained: 1MDB, Malaysia's Massive Financial Scandal Involving Goldman Sachs

Malaysia's massive 1MDB corruption scandal allegedly saw top officials loot billions from state funds, splurging on luxury assets worldwide inclu

Four Killed in Road Accident at Nallagatla in Nandyal

Speeding car crashes into private travels bus after crossing divider; two others critically injured

King Charles Calls For 'Reconciliation' At A Time Of 'Division' In Christmas Message

Britain's King Charles III praised individuals who risked their lives to save others in situations of violence, including those caught up in the

10 Killed, 32 Injured In Mexico Bus Crash On Christmas Eve

The crash occurred on Christmas Eve in the town of Zontecomatlan, while the vehicle traveled from Mexico City to the village of Chicontepec.

Breaking News Live Updates: 4.4-magnitude earthquake jolts Gujarats Kachchh in the wee hours of Friday morning

'Pending case no ground to deny character certifcate': Punjab and Haryana high court

The Punjab and Haryana high court ruled that character certificates cannot be denied to Army aspirants due to pending criminal cases before charg

Hyderabad: Prince Mukarram Jahs son Azam issued removal notice from MJ Trust

Hyderabad: The ongoing feud in the erstwhile Asaf Jahi family of the Nizams between prince Azam Jah and princess Esra is now spilling out in the

Punjab and Haryana high court: Reinstate CISF constable sacked in 1998

After 28 years, a CISF constable sacked in 1998 for assault and misconduct has been reinstated by the Punjab and Haryana High Court. The court de

Its the time to love social media

You might be on a digital detox in the last week of the year, but for me, social media is a place which is full of inspiration, motivation and ma

Custodial torture: Court orders FIR against 2 Tamil Nadu cops

The Madras High Court has ordered an FIR and legal action against two Tamil Nadu police officers for allegedly torturing a passport applicant in

10 dead, 32 injured in Mexico bus crash

Fatal road accidents, often involving buses or trucks, are common in Mexico. They are often caused by speeding or mechanical failure.

Unclean Water, Power Cuts In Cell: UN Expert Criticises Imran Khan's Wife's Detention Condition In Pak

United Nations Special Rapporteur on torture has criticised the detention conditions of former Pakistan Prime Minsiter's wife, Bushra Bibi Khan,

China Mall Uses Transparent Toilet Glass To Catch Smokers, Sparks Online Buzz

To alert people about this system, shopping centers have posted a notice on the doors.

Jamie Lever needs 'rest and reset', takes break from social media after facing huge backlash for Tanya Mittal's mimicry: 'I've lost...'

Days after getting heavy backlash due to her mimicry of Bigg Boss 19's Tanya Mittal, Jamie Lever announced a break from social media, hinting at

Stranger Things Season 5 Volume 2 released in India: When and where to watch the loved sci-fic show? Check time, cast and more

Stranger Things Season 5 Volume 2: The wait is finally over and fans can't contain their excitement about Stranger Things Season 5 which has star

Japan's cabinet approves record $785 billion budget, vows to keep debt in check

The budget for the year starting from April, to be submitted to parliament early next year, will total a record 122.3 trillion yen ($784.63 billi

Who was Shivank Avasthi? 20-year-old Indian student shot dead in shooting in Canada's Toronto, Consulate General says, 'Deep Anguish...'

A 20-year old Indian student Shivank Avasthi was shot dead near the University of Toronto Scarborough Campus. The Consulate General of India in C

Indian Student, 20, Shot Dead Near Toronto University, Accused On The Run

Shivank Avasthi was found with a gunshot wound on Tuesday, in what the police said was Toronto's 41st homicide case this year.

Former Canadian Olympian and one of the USs most wanted fugitives, Ryan Wedding, targeted in Mexican raids, luxury vehicles, ammunition, and drugs seized

Mexican authorities are closing in on fugitive Ryan Wedding, a former Canadian Olympic snowboarder. Coordinated raids have seized luxury motorcyc

Vijay Hazare Trophy Live: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli once again in action today

North Korea's Kim Jong Un signals continued missile development in next 5 years

The KCNA report follows Thursday's reveal of Kim overseeing the construction of an 8,700-ton nuclear-powered submarine with his daughter, a poten

Bhaad Mein Jaa, Says Fan To Hardik Pandya. Cricketer Does This. Watch

A video of a fan misbehaving with India all-rounder Hardik Pandya is going viral on social media.

Lion King actor Imani Smith dies after being stabbed by boyfriend

Her boyfriend, Jordan D Jackson-Small, was arrested in connection with her death. A GoFundMe page has set a target of raising $55,000 to support

Distance record set as doctors perform remote robotic surgery across 12,034 km

The procedures linked Jaber Al-Ahmad Hospital in Kuwait with Hospital Cruz Vermelha in Brazil, using advanced robotic systems running over a secu

GCC plans biomining of waste at Athipet dumpyard

CBI Court sentences two accused to 5 years imprisonment with fine of Rs 12 lakh each for cheating LIC

A CBI court in Lucknow has sentenced Braj Kumar Pandey and Manish Kumar Srivastava to five years in jail and a Rs 12 lakh fine each. They were co

India-born physician appointed to Texas nutrition advisory panel

She also holds leadership roles with the Midland Quality Alliance and Healthy City Midland and is affiliated with the Texas Medical Association,

Bank Holiday on December 26: Are banks open or closed in your state? Check state-wise list here

Banks in Aizawl, Kohima, and Shillong will remain closed on December 26 due to Christmas celebrations. While branch services will be unavailable,

Humanoid robot learns household tasks by watching humans, not coding

Hard-coded humanoids often fail to execute tasks while working with objects they cannot identify. They find it almost impossible to execute actio

US launches 'deadly' strikes on ISIS terrorist scums in Nigeria, President Donald Trump makes BIG announcement, says 'slaughtering of...'

President Donald Trump said the United States carried out a military strike against ISIS targets in northwest Nigeria, describing the action as a

Fewer but stronger cyclones: Four trends reshaping Indian ocean storm cycle

While the number of total disturbances has decreased, storms are becoming more severe and arriving later in the year

Australian PM announces bravery awards for heroes of Bondi Beach terror attack

Sajid Akram, who was killed by police during the December 14 attack, and his 24-year-old son Naveed Akram are accused of perpetrating Australias

No herbal infusion can be called tea, says FSSAI

India's food safety watchdog, FSSAI, has mandated that only beverages derived solely from the Camellia sinensis plant can be labeled as 'tea'. Th

Rly Police Arrests 2 Zip-Gang Women

210 grams of stolen gold worth 25 lakh recovered from train thieves

Attacks on Christians contradict PM's message of harmony, visit to church: Gehlot

Symbolic gestures would not be enough, and strict legal action was required against those spreading hatred, says Congress leader Ashok Gehlot

New storm hitting waterlogged Southern California could cause more flooding and mudslides

Residents around wildfire burn scar zones from the Airport Fire in Orange County were under evacuation orders.

When ESOPs turn real: what the Unacademy moment means for startups

More than one companys decision, the Unacademy episode is a sectoral stress test highlighting the need for more specific ESOP frameworks, transpa

Morning Brief Podcast: How Will a Volatile Impact You in 2026?

Women Lover Arrested For Killing Husband

Affair led to suffocation murder of government school teacher, say police

TGGDA Flags Salary Delays For TVVP Doctors, Seeks Bill To Bring Body Under DSHS

Doctors seek legislation to ensure timely pay under TVVP system

Just five DNA letters flip chromatin from fluid to solid-like state

New research has found that the way the genome is organised can arise from chromatins own physics, without needing extra instructions; by slightl

Narayana Starts Raft Foundation For High Court Building in Amaravati

High Court construction begins, boosting Amaravati capital revival drive

Trump says US struck Islamic State targets in Nigeria after group targeted Christians

Last month, Trump said he had ordered the Pentagon to begin planning for potential military action in Nigeria following the claims of Christian p

Nimmala Takes To Farming During Festive Break

Minister joins rabi farming, stressing leaders must understand farmers hardships

Hundred years: Prohibition for Madras

200 KG Meat, Liquor Seized At Srisailam Entry

Temple authorities seized around 200 kg of meat and prohibited liquor during security checks at the Srisailam toll gate in Nandyal district on Th

Goschen Library in Chintadripet getsa makeover, to be opened in January

Restored at a cost of 2.36 crore, the 100-year-old library has over 18,000 books, dedicated reading spaces, computers, and refurbished toilets; s

Vajpayee birth anniversary celebrated across Godavari districts

BJP leaders and activists observed the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee across the erstwhile Godavari districts on

U.S. launches strike against Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria

The U.S. military's Africa Command said on X the strike was conducted at the request of Nigerian authorities and killed multiple ISIS militants

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US Launches Strikes Against ISIS Terrorists In Nigeria: Trump

The United States carried out airstrikes against Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria, US President Donald Trump said on Thursday, claimi

The 2025 Reforms in full swing under Narendra Modi

2025 will be remembered as the year India consciously chose to think bigger, move faster, and reform deeper. Under PM Modi, it became a defining

Redevelopment of railway stations under ABSS project progressing fast

Round 3, Pre-Quarterfinal matches held

29th Inter-District JKUT Billiards & Snooker Cship Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 25: The 29th Inter-District JKUT Billiards and Snook

Chemical fertiliser use root cause of many diseases, natural farming to boost farmers income: Shah

REWA (MP), Dec 25 : Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday termed chemical fertilisers as the root cause of many diseases and made a strong pi

Rahuls Vote Chor, Gaddi Chhod rally

Anil Anand a.anil.anand@gmail.com Delhis Ramlila Maidan! It might not be the biggest of the grounds in India presently, but it is the beacon of h

Fifty years: Chinese oil for U.S.: deal in the offing

Bangladesh Violence A threat to regional peace

Satish Singh Manhas manhas444@gmail.com Bangladesh a nation born out of a bloody struggle against Pakistan in 1971 is once again in the throes

Bhaderwah Beopar Mandal meets MLA, raises demands

Excelsior Correspondent BHADERWAH, Dec 25: A deputation of Bhaderwah Beopar Mandal (BBM) led by its president, Naseer Mehboob here today met MLA

All-new Tata Sierra launched at AM TATA Jammu

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 25: All-new Tata Sierra was launched at AM TATA Jammu today, marking the return of one of Indias most iconic S

1 Killed, 5 Injured After Helium Balloon Cylinder Explodes In Mysuru: Cops

One person was killed, and five others were injured when a helium gas cylinder, used to fill balloons, exploded in Karnataka's Mysuru on Thursday

PM Modi: Freed country from tendency to link all good works with one family

Prime Minister Modi, inaugurating a memorial in Lucknow, criticized past governments for glorifying a single family and neglecting national heroe

No room for spin: Australia goes into the 4th Ashes with a pace-heavy attack against England

England lost each of the first three tests to allow Australia to retain the Ashes in just 11 days of on-field action

Jammu hosts Cluster Level Sports Meet under Sansad Khel Mahotsav

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 25: MY Bharat, Jammu, under the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports organised a Cluster Level Sports Mee

Martyred JCO cremated with full military honours

Excelsior Correspondent REASI, Dec 25: A Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) of the Army, who was killed in a firing incident in Samba district, wa

Madhavaram, Manali lakes to get boating facility by Pongal

TTDC has completed the feasibility study to introduce boating services, and has conducted trialsto determine whether the waterbodies have enough

BJP remembers Vajpayee, pays heartfelt tribute on his 101st Jayanti across J&K

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 25: Jammu & Kashmir Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), led by its senior leaders, remembered and paid heartfelt tri

LG pays tribute to socialist leader Babu Markandeya Singh

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 25: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today paid tribute to Babu Markandeya Singh, a well-known socialist leader

Christmas celebrated with religious fervor, fanfare across J&K; people pray for peace, prosperity

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU/SRINAGAR, Dec 25: Christmas was celebrated across J&K UT with much fervor and fanfare today with all churches fully

J&K Para Judokas bag 35 medals, win two overall trophies

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 25: Jammu and Kashmirs visually impaired Para Judokas delivered a historic and record-breaking performa

Our Govt brought down wall of Art 370: PM

Constitution of India fully implemented in J&K now *Mookerjee rejected provision of two PMs, Emblems, Constitutions Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Dec 25:

J&K UT Yoga team departs for National Cship

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 25: The Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory Yoga team departed today for Ranchi, Jharkhand, to compete in

I&FC land donors call on Jal Shakti Minister

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 25: A delegation of land donors associated with the Irrigation & Flood Control (I&FC) Department, Jammu, today

RCC storms into KPL Gurgaon finals

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 25: Skipper Heena Bhat, along with Ayushi, Sania, Romani and Anjana, led Rainawari Cricket Club (RCC) t

Newspaper reading now a must for students in UP government schools

Uttar Pradesh schools will now make newspaper reading compulsory for students. A 10-minute slot during morning assembly will be dedicated to read