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Speaker reviews progress on new LA Complex, allied development works

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 12: Speaker, Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather, today convened a meeting with senior

Farooq for transforming Jammu into North Indias business hub

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 12: The J&K National Conference president Dr Farooq Abdullah today reaffirmed the partys commitment to the dev

CII J&K Council convenes inaugural Film Festival in UT

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 12: In a significant move to re-establish Jammu & Kashmir as a powerhouse of Indian cinema, the Confederation

Lohri: The Festival of Chhajja Dance

Ashok Sharma ashoksharma23may@gmail.com India, often described as a land of diversity, is a living example of unity in diversity. Languages, reli

CM chairs Jammu District review meeting, stresses timely completion of projects

*Inaugurates projects worth Rs 19.05 cr, lays foundation of several works Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 12: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah tod

LG, CM greet people on Lohri, Makar Sankranti

Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, Jan 12: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha has greeted the people on the occasion of the festivals of Lohri, whi

Reimagining Primary Education From Exams to Learning

Mohammad Hanief m.hanief@gmail.com Education forms the bedrock of a societys progress, shaping the minds that will lead its future. In Jammu and

Dr Jitendra inaugurates Rs 40 crore Centre of Excellence at IIM Ahmedabad

Excelsior Correspondent AHMEDABAD, Jan 12 : Indias journey from technology adoption to technology leadership received a significant boost today w

Northern Army Commander reviews drone technology centre

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 12: Lt Gen Pratik Sharma, Army Commander Northern Command, today visited the Centre of Expertise for Drone Fab

Sympathy for accused cannot override the law, rules SC

Efficacy of Oruththi Maganai Pirandhu

Evict CISF, Kolkata Chinese school urges court

PM Modi invites German Universities, thanks Chancellor for visa-free transit

GANDHINAGAR, Jan 12: Prime Minister Narendra Modi invited German universities to set up campuses in India as part of a comprehensive roadmap for

Yuva Shakti at heart of Reform Express, says PM Modi at Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue

NEW DELHI, Jan 12: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday asserted that Indias youth are at the core of the countrys rapid transformation, descri

LG Ladakh inaugurates International Painting Symposium 2026 at IIM Jammu

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 12: Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta inaugurated the International Painting Symposium 2026 at the

India, Germany sign pact to deepen partnership for postal, express, logistics services

NEW DELHI, Jan 12 : India and Germany have signed a bilateral pact to deepen cooperation in postal, express and logistics services with a strong

PM Modi raises issue of Ariha Shah with German Chancellor Merz

AHMEDABAD, Jan 12: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday raised with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz the issue of Indian baby girl Ariha Shah w

6 policemen killed in IED blast in northwest Pakistan

PESHAWAR, Jan 12 : At least six policemen including a senior officer were killed and three others injured on Monday in a blast targeting a police

J&K Kalarippayattu team leaves for National League

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 12: The Jammu & Kashmir Kalarippayattu team today left for Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum), Kerala, to

Indian-origin astronomer wins UKs Royal Astronomical Society Gold Medal

LONDON, Jan 12 : US-based astronomer Professor Shrinivas Kulkarni has been awarded the prestigious Gold Medal by the Royal Astronomical Society (

JNU degrees not just individual achievements but also responsibility towards society: Pradhan

NEW DELHI, Jan 12: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Monday told graduating students at the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) that t

Punjab police claims cracking ex-sarpanch murder case

Jharmal Singh, a former sarpanch, was allegedly killed after being shot from point-blank range at a wedding venue in Amritsar

NHRC seeks details of halal, jhatka food served on trains

Kashmirs Orchards at a Crossroads: What Science Reveals About the High-Density Apple Shift

Dr Nisar Farhad drnisarfarhadku@gmail.com Recently, my younger brother, Aadil Gul Farhad, encouraged me to adopt high-density apple plantation on

Sigh of relief for students; 10th, 12th results on Jan 14

Govt appoints Secy BOSE as interim chairman Fayaz Bukhari SRINAGAR, Jan 12: Minister for Education, Sakeena Itoo, today said that the results of

New search committee formed

SRINAGAR, Jan 12: The J&K Government today reconstituted the Search Committee for the appointment of the Chairperson of the J&K Board of School E

Dense fog, severe cold grip Jammu; day temp reaches 7.2

Winter capital colder than Srinagar 5 flights cancelled, NH-44 clear Gopal Sharma JAMMU/SRINAGAR, Jan 12: Dense fog and bone-chilling cold grippe

Central budget on Feb 1

NEW DELHI, Jan 12: In a first, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the general budget in Parliament on Sunday, February 1, Lok Sabha

Detaining authority didnt apply mind: Wangchuks wife

NEW DELHI, Jan 12: Jailed climate activist Sonam Wangchuks wife, Gitanjali J Angmo, told the Supreme Court today that the detaining authority had

6 Pak cops killed in IED blast

PESHAWAR, Jan 12: At least six policemen including a senior officer were killed and three others injured today in a blast targeting a police vehi

Jammu & Kashmir inseparable: Farooq

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 12: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah today asserted that Jammu and Kashmir are inseparable, firml

Govt re-designates 4 IAS officers post promotion

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 12: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has re-designated four senior IAS officers after their recent promotions

Trump says countries doing business with Iran to face 25% tariff

The announcement from Mr. Trump comes as he looks to put pressure on Tehran for cracking down on anti-government protestors across the country.

SEC Says No To Advance Payment Under Ladki Bahin Scheme

In its order, the SEC said that regular benefits under this scheme can be disbursed; however, advance payments cannot be made, and new beneficiar

2 held for killing ex-law officer's wife in Punjab, cops say help planned it

TMC claims 58L voters removed from rolls, SC seeks EC response

Fifty years ago | Bill to prevent Ry. wagons being used as godowns passed

EC trying to disenfranchise genuine voters, claims Mamata

Meta Plans To Cut Around 10% Of Jobs In Reality Labs Division: Report

Meta plans to cut around 10% of the employees in its Reality Labs division who work on products including the metaverse, the New York Times repor

Hasaranga and Shanaka star in Sri Lankas series-leveling T20 win against Pakistan

DAMBULLA (Sri Lanka), Jan 12: Sri Lanka ended a 14-year drought by beating Pakistan in a Twenty20 game at home to draw their three-match series 1

ASI Collapses, Dies During 'Mana Sankara Varaprasad Garu' Show in Hyderabad

The incident took place at Arjun Theatre in Kukatpally on Monday

Iranians Tap Musk's Starlink To Skirt Internet Blackout: Report

Some Iranians are still using Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet service despite a nationwide communications blackout, three people inside t

The usual suspects? Same 6 testify as MP government witnesses in multiple cases

45-Year-Old Biker Dies After Throat Slit by Kite String in Indore

The incident occurred near the Khajrana police post in the city when the deceased, identified as Raghuveer Dhakad, was returning home on his bike

Ministry notifies NSG Act rules, lays down criteria for SOM

Sports Ministry maintains election ban on convicted people NEW DELHI, Jan 12: The Sports Ministry on Monday notified the rules that would govern

Kashmiri Pandit leader Bhushan Bazaz, 91, an advocate of Hindu-Muslim unity, passes away in New Delhi

Bhushan Bazaz, son of popular Kashmiri writerPrem Nath Bazaz, was known for his efforts to establish peace in J&K through non-violent means

Autopen scandal explodes at Biden cover-up hearing: 'Who was the real President?'

PSLV fails for 2nd time in 9 months; 3rd-stage glitch costs 16 satellites

Kharge: Bengaluru Gets 'Buffet', We Wait; End Regional Imbalance

Until teacher vacancies are filled, real development in this region cannot happen, he asserted.

Donald Trump to receive Nobel Peace Prize from Maria Corina Machado this week? Can Venezuelan opposition leader transfer the prize?

Since Nicolas Maduro's ouster, Maria Corina Machado has heaped praise on Trump, and has offered to give him her Nobel Peace Prize, an award the U

One more suspect held in ACHIK members murder

Crackdown on illegal quarries, brick kilns in GH From Our Correspondent TURA, Jan 12: Continuing their pursuit of those involved in the murder of

Govt allowing illegal activities to flourish: Saleng on activists death

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 12: Tura MP Saleng Sangma on Monday lambasted the state government for allegedly allowing illegal activities to flo

NGOs halt illegal land occupation in Ampati

From Our Correspondent AMPATI, Jan 12: A coalition of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) from Ampati in South West Garo Hills district recentl

Rymbui assures more STEMS buses in city for schoolchildren

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 12: Education Minister Lahkmen Rymbui on Monday said that the government will increase the number of STEMS buses fo

Proceeds of Crime Used for Polls: ED Attaches More Assets in Chhattisgarh Coal Scam

The attached properties comprised land parcels, and residential flats.

Bangladesh Hindu politician dies in custody

Moquim Signals Launch Of New Regional Party With Youth Mobilisation in Odisha

Barabati-Cuttack Congress MLA and Moquims daughter, Sofia Firdous, attended as chief guest

A hundred years ago | French scientists claim

Alleged rule violation at Kumbala-Arikkady toll plaza: MLA to launch indefinite strike

Nabin set to take over as BJP president on January 20

Concerns raised over continuing gaps in SIR process

Peoples representatives seek steps to address issues related to SIR draft list, change of polling booths, and enrolment of new voters

India, Germany to boost ties in defence, trade, critical tech

Venezuela Leader Nicolas Maduro's Bodyguard Gets Key Role In Cabinet

Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodriguez on Monday added a former bodyguard of her ousted predecessor Nicolas Maduro to her cabinet in one o

Why Chinas No. 1 app asks users, Are You Dead? And why it is going viral

A new app named Are You Dead? has topped China's paid app charts, addressing the growing fear of dying alone and unnoticed. This safety companion

In a first, Rajasthan panchayat gets certified for going fully organic

The panchayat took measures not only to resolve issues of soil degradation and declining groundwater level but also to address health concerns li

APSPDCL Wins Five National Awards At IPPAI Conference

APSPDCL secured top national rankings in five key areas, including thermal power generation, promotion of green hydrogen, implementation of smart

Hope, Anxiety and Resolve Mark EON Space Labs PSLV-C62 Moment

Punit Badeka, Sanjay Kumar and Manoj Kumar Gaddam shared another message: We will succeed next time. This mission has been a valuable learning ex

Lucknow medical college staff seek FIR over vandalism, threaten to stall all OPD services

A scuffle broke out on the campus on January 9 when about 100 people, including BJP leader and vice-chairperson of the Uttar Pradesh Womens Commi

Retirees may save $450 in 2026 under Trump tax cuts check if you are eligible

In 2026, retirees may save money on taxes with President Trump's new OBBBA law. Seniors 65 or older can claim extra deductions, lowering how much

Karnatakas Bhoomi project, a governance success

The project offers lessons for other States rushing to digitise land records

Gaming Losses Push Bihar Youth to Death

The man went missing on December 6. On Sunday, locals alerted police after spotting a decomposed body. Identification was confirmed through Guddu

Siddaramaiah, D.K. Shivakumar will be called to Delhi when necessary, says Kharge

Delegation From Communist Party Of China Visits BJP Headquarters In Delhi

A delegation from the Communist Party of China, led by its iternational dpartment's vice minister Sun Haiyan, visited the BJP headquarters here o

Dhurandhar box office collection day 39: Ranveer Singh film continues its dream run, breaches Rs 1300-crore mark worldwide

As Ranveer Singh and Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar begins to slow down in its sixth week, it is set to conclude its theatrical run as the fourth highe

Swachh Bharat Yatra Sets Out on 37-Day Cleanliness Drive

The yatra aims to demonstrate how cleanliness and waste management can be practised on the ground through direct public participation.

Who was Samir Das? Hindu auto driver beaten to death in Bangladesh in latest such attack

This is the latest in a spate of brutal killings of persons from the Hindu community in the neighbouring country. In December, a Hindu factory wo

80% of Employees laid off for failing to embrace AI quickly enough

In early 2023, IgniteTech CEO Eric Vaughan recognized AI as an existential shift and encountered a workforce unprepared for quick adoption. Over

Workers union writes to NHRC on e-commerce platforms practising forced labour

It's your duty to end 'slave mindset', PM tells Gen Z

MSTR stock surges today after Michael Saylors Strategy buys $1.25 billion worth of Bitcoin (BTC USD)

Strategy buys Bitcoin: Strategy stock saw a significant jump on Monday. The company announced a substantial purchase of Bitcoin, amounting to app

PMO likely to move to Sewa Teerth complex in next one week

First time since independence centre of power to move out of South Block

Trump To Meet Venezuela Opposition Leader Machado On Thursday

US President Donald Trump will host Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Corina Machado on Thursday at the White Hou

Provide adequate facilities at night shelters to protect people from biting cold: HC

JNU-like incidents stun the country: CM

KTR Warns Congress: Don't Abolish Districts Or Face Protests

Addressing a party meeting in Mahbubnagar, Rama Rao said the Congress government clearly did not want administration and services to be available

Trump keeping Iran air strikes on the table: White House

President Trump is considering air strikes on Iran amid reports of a crackdown on protesters, with the White House stating people are being kille

Probe religious discrimination in AMU: Ex-VC of Urdu university

Gig worker assaulted for using stores perfume

Revanth Insists on Quality in Student Kits

Officials were asked to prepare procurement plans for belts, ties, shoes, school bags, notebooks, and other items.

Frisco ISD threat: Are Frisco ISD campuses secure? What were the threatening emails about?

Frisco ISD campuses were briefly placed under secure status Monday morning following the receipt of threatening emails. Police and district offic