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Gratitude Toward the Divine

Arun Kumar Gupta arun.k.gupta5151@gmail.com Human existence is a profound phenomenon in the vast expanse of creation. When one pauses to reflect

Admn committed to dismantle remnants of terror ecosystem: LG

Construction work of houses destroyed in shelling to start from April Fayaz Bukhari SRINAGAR, Dec 13: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today said

Justice after over 25 years: Pakeeza, Rozy; kin of two SPOs get job letters

Tale of terror victims; father killed, mother remarried Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Dec 13: With handing over of appointment letters by Lieutenant Gove

Claims of normalcy in J&K cant be made while key resorts remain shut: Omar

Half of Gulmarg, Pahalgam remain closed Irfan Tramboo Srinagar, Dec 13: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today termed the continued closure of touris

BALIDAN STAMBH JAMMU

A well perceived and designed stambh Meticulously crafted balidan stambh Everybody knows even deaf and dumb. A magnificent stambh stands tall Rem

Only a fraction of Ladakh UTs vast solar potential harnessed so far

J&Ks installed solar power capacity stands at 74.49 MW *Parliament Panel expresses concern over imbalance Mohinder Verma JAMMU, Dec 13: A Parliam

Omar-led Govt fails to get NC founders birth anniversary, July 13 holidays restored

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Dec 13: The J&K Government released the list of official holidays for the calendar year 2026, once again exclud

Goyal appointed as CIC

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Dec 13: Former Law Secretary Raj Kumar Goyal has been appointed as the head of the Central Information Commissi

Winter vacations announced for Jammu

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 13: The Directorate of School Education Jammu has announced winter vacations for all Government and recognized

The joy of accomplishment

Real success is not measured by speed or status, but by purpose. Its about working towards something that gives meaning

Balancing high tech and high touch

Successful leaders strike the right balance between technology and personal interaction

Tyler Robinson did not act alone or pull the trigger to kill Charlie Kirk? Candace Owens makes shocking claims again

Tyler Robinson did not act alone or pull the trigger to kill Charlie Kirk? Candace Owens shares what she believes on social media. The case conti

For better and for verse

Poetry is not for those weak in art or faint of heart

Retired IAF man held in Assam, 4 arrested in Arunachal for spying

BJD alleges Odisha CM availing luxury bungalow in Delhi

It also takes strong exceptions to deployment of one platoon of police at Odisha CMs Delhi bungalow, instead of trusting the Delhi police to do t

754 Tura households receive periodic lease docs after decades of uncertainty

From Our Correspondent TURA, Dec 13: Eight localities in Tura town, comprising 754 households, were overwhelmed with tears of joy on Friday as th

2,500 Acres To Be Acquired In Phases For Amaravati Capital Needs

On road alignment in Mandadam village, he said two alternatives were examined and, based on farmers views and the MLAs suggestions, Option1 was f

Winter Tales ends with fashion, crafts and cultural celebrations

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 13: Winter Tales 2025 concluded on Saturday, drawing the curtain on a three-day showcase that brought together arti

UN chief says six peacekeepers killed in drone strike on a UN facility in Sudan

Eight other peacekeepers were wounded in the strike; all the victims are Bangladeshi nationals, serving in the UN Interim Security Force for Abye

Naidu, Pawan To Inaugurate 36th Vijayawada Book Festival

Vijayawada Book Festival Society (VBFS) president T. Manohar Naidu and secretary K. Lakshmaiah said the upcoming edition would be the largest so

NRIs, Industrialists Eyeing Opportunities on Prathipadu Constituency

According to the MLA, around 6,445 acres of unused government land is available in the constituency, which could be allotted to industries, there

Spotlight on evolution of Khasi literature

Sylvanus Lamare delves into Khasi history at a session organised by Prabha Khaitan Foundation By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 13: Noted scholar and

Lou Majaw receives Shyntor Excellence Award

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 13: Renowned musician and cultural icon Lou Majaw was honoured with the Shyntor Excellence Award for Lifetime Contr

Women lead way in Mlaya waste management

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 13: Women in Meghalaya are leading the way in waste management, setting a benchmark by achieving notable success in

Falaknuma Palace Hogs Limelight

Those who could not make it to the stadium stayed glued to television or watched the proceedings on their cellphones with an intensity that is re

Hyderabad has a ball as Messi magic enthrals one and all

The disruption in Kolkata does not affect the proceedings in the City of Nizams; the Argentine superstar, Suarez and De Paul have a kickabout wit

Lok Adalat settles accident claims worth Rs 6.34 crore In Kurnool, Nandyal

The settled cases included 284 civil cases, 197 motor accident cases and 19,096 criminal cases. In motor accident cases alone, compensation amoun

HC to Hear PIL on Delayed Fee Reimbursement

The PIL was filed by Association for Socio Economic Empowerment of the Marginalised (ASEEM) and the Students Islamic Organisation (SIO).

Man Slams Stepson Onto CC Road, Leading to Death

The child was taken to a hospital in a gravely injured state and succumbed to injuries at the Gandhi Hospital.

Matters of personal liberty must get top priority in court: CJI

CM Naidu Clears Urban Mobility Projects for Vijayawada, Vizag

Both the urban local bodies are expected to issue Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for the construction of roads within the next two to three days.

New Gut Microbiome Test To Detect Health Issues

New gut test aims to explain symptoms missed by routine diagnostics

Victory margins tell the story of UDF dominance

LDF consolidates dominance in Kannur district; UDF, BJP, SDPI post gains

The most striking outcome was in Anthoor municipality, where the LDF registered a clean sweep by winning all the 29 wards, several by huge margin

Heritage Dept To Find Dinosaur Eggs In Mancherial

After discovering a 230-million-year-old wood fossil in Bopparam of Mancherial district, the heritage department is set to look for dinosaur eggs

Heartland of Matua: PM to Foray Dec 20

Mr Modi is likely to address a rally in Nadias Taherpur area on December 20, just days after the draft voter list is scheduled to be published on

Navy Clarifies Explosion Sound And Vibrations Were Due To Routine Armament Demolition Activity

The Indian Navy has taken note of the concerns raised by local residents and the naval authorities are working in close coordination with the civ

Heart disease leading cause of sudden deaths under 45: Study

Class X Student Dies After Collapsing in Private School in Konaseema

According to sources, the student collapsed while classes were in progress.

Sacred claims

The ancient Hindu temple built by Khmer kings sits at the heart of the ongoing border tensions between Thailand and Cambodia

SIB Ex- Chief Hands Over 4 Mobiles To SIT

Ex-SIB chief quizzed over phones in tapping probe

Delhi plans to run 11 govt hospitals on PPP model

Minority Gurukul Food Poisoning Incident: 4 Children Under Observation, Min Orders Suspension Of School Staff

Dr Santosh clarified that all required diagnostic tests, including scans, were conducted. Twelve children were found to be normal and have been d

All Set for 2nd Phase of Local Polls in Telangana Today

Counting of votes would be conducted an hour after polling and most results are expected to be in late at night.

Rat Bites Patient In MGM Hospital

Rat bite incident exposes sanitation lapses at MGM Hospital

Hyderabad: Driving Becomes Risky Due to Fog, Glare: Expert

In an advisory issued recently, the Cyberabad traffic police urged motorists to avoid speeding, refrain from using high beams and avoid distracti

Trump says U.S. will retaliate after three Americans killed in Syria attack

This is an ISIS attack, Trump told reporters at the White House; he paid condolences to the three Americans killed and said three others who were

2001 Attack on Parliament: Tributes to Fallen Heroes

All five terrorists were gunned down in the forecourt of the then Parliament building.

Shivakumars Coronation as CM on Jan 6, Says Congress MLA

Intervening in the matter, Congress high command wanted Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar to resolve the issue between themselves through mutual meetin

Lindsay Lohan The Simpsons Season 37 episode title, release date, time and character: Here's all details

Lindsay Lohan The Simpsons Season 37 episode title, release date, time and character details confirm Lohan voices Future Maggie in Season 37. The

Key parties in Tamil Nadu draw up strategies as 2026 Assembly election draws closer

Early this week, Chief Minister and the ruling DMK president, M. K. Stalin fixed a target of 2.5 crore votes for the formation headed by his part

Heavy security at Uppal Stadium

While most of the parking space remained free from traffic, surrounding areas were choked. With the event drawing a large turnout, more than a us

BJP cadre not unhappy about Mahayuti allies contesting BMC poll together: CM

BJP workers had been hoping to fight the civic body election single-handedly given that the party has electorally strengthened its position in Mu

Revanth, Messi Kick Up an Evening of Football Frenzy

Stadium erupts as legendary Argentina footballer takes the lap

Manish Tewari | Five Ideas To Fix Our Broken Election Machine

When I examined the Constitution of India and the Representation of the People Act, 1950, I found no provision granting the Election Commission a

Three held for cheating businessman of 40 lakh

Move to regularise only 167 nurses disappointing, says association

Man held for filming womanwith malicious intent

Panchayat Poll Triumph Signals Partys Rural Shift In The State, Claims NRR

Rao sought public support for the next two phases, predicting even bigger hauls. Rao slammed Congress and BRS for inflating claims, alleging thou

House help arrested for stealing gold jewellery

After protests, Tamil Nadu government relaxes norms for app-based GPS verification of crop damage

The relaxation is expected to speed up damage estimation and compensation processing in Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Mayiladuthurai, and Nagapattinam di

Trust honours Carnatic musiciansat its 24th anniversary celebrations

Harish Rao Meets Students, Slams CM Revanth

Harish Rao recalled that a similar incident occurred in the Shamirpet BC Gurukul school forcing students to go to the police and lodge a complain

Nellore ZP approves budget for FY26-27

The budget estimates for Financial Year 2026-27 have been prepared by taking 61.07 crore as income and 61.07 crore as expenditure

Krishna Shastri Devulapalli | A Melody That Knows No Borders

My third encounter with a live Balu was in 1979, when my school decided to have a concert to raise funds for a new block. The 70s being the 70s,

Stray Dog Attack Leaves Five-Year-Old Boy Seriously Injured In Kadiri

Residents of Nizamvali Colony said stray dogs had killed a pig a few days ago, and visuals of dogs tearing at the carcass had gone viral on socia

Killing in the name of honour continues despite constitutional guarantees, says Madras HC

The court makes the observation while dismissing an appeal for bail filed by K. Saravanan, the father of Surjith, the main accused in the case of

Who is Future Maggie, The Simpsons iconic character to be voiced by Lindsay Lohan this weekend?

Who is Future Maggie, The Simpsons iconic character to be voiced by Lindsay Lohan this weekend? Lindsay Lohan voices an older Maggie Simpson in a

GRAP 4 imposed as Delhi air worsens

Kopra Reservoir Becomes Chhattisgarhs First Ramsar Site; Sai Hails Global Recognition of Water Body

Chhattisgarh chief minister Vishnu Deo Sai has hailed the development, saying that Declaration of Kopra reservoir as Chhattisgarhs first Ramsar S

Nellore ZP Seeks Retention Of Kaluvoyi, Rapur And Saidapuram mandals

The meeting also saw the release of Vijayadeepika study material, which will be distributed free of cost to more than 20,500 Class 10 students st

Road Sanctioned for Blind Cricket Captain Deepika's Village Within Hours

Madakasira Telugu Desam in-charge and former zilla parishad chairman G. Thippeswamy thanked the Deputy Chief Minister for the immediate sanction

John J. Kennedy | Beyond American Dreams: Indians Doing A Rethink On Study Abroad Plan

Over the last couple of years, that assumption has begun to crumble under the weight of policy unpredictability, lengthy visa queues, and a more

7th Class Student Tests Positive For Scrub Typhus In Kadapa

Kadapa district administration has issued an alert after a Class 7 student from a social welfare hostel in Sambepalli mandal tested positive for

Social security benefits worth over $3,500 per month along with annual cost-of-living adjustments CoLA can be availed? Details here

Social Security Update: Disability is funded mainly by a 1.8 per cent payroll tax split between employers and employees; that money goes into a d

Mapping crime hotspots to learning lessons in policing, gains aplenty in 9 months of Delhi Polices Shishtachar drive

Social Security changes coming in 2026: Could you qualify for the new $6,000 senior tax deduction and save on federal taxes?

Social Security changes coming in 2026: A new $6,000 senior tax deduction could wipe out federal taxes for many Americans aged 65 and older. Paym

Germany's Merz on X fine: Obey our laws if you operate here

Germany's Chancellor stated that foreign companies, including U.S. firms, must adhere to German and EU regulations. This response comes after Pre

My Daughter Isnt Allowed A Mobile

Abhishek describes Aish as a strict but indulgent mother

JK Govt seeks legal opinion on dissolution date of DDCs

Srinagar, Dec 13: In a significant development, the Jammu & Kashmir Government has sought a legal opinion to determine when the five-year term of

Punjab Gripped By Fear: Opposition Ahead Of Rural Body Polls

A day before rural polls in Punjab, incidents of crime in Jalandhar have been raised by the opposition to flag the law and order situation in the

Data on failure of 3.2 lakh Class 9 students expose AAPs reform claims: Sood

Accessible Healthcare a Reality in J&K: LG

Srinagar, Dec 13: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said that accessible, affordable and quality healthcare has become a reality in Jam

Tractor Overturns Among Devotees In Sabarimala

Eight pilgrims, including five from Andhra Pradesh, injured in the mishap: Reports

Pushpa 2 To Thrill Japan With 22 Mins Addl Scenes

The cut will eventually merge with part 1, creating a single film for India

When excitement filled the air at Maharajas

Army tightens winter vigil along LoC

Jammu Tawi:The Army has intensifies patrols in the higher reaches of the Jammu region to prevent infiltration and maintain constant vigil over se

'Has deliberately distorted the facts': Thailand calls out Trumps peace bluff on Cambodia

R K Goyal is the new CIC

New Delhi, Dec 13: Former IAS officer Raj Kumar Goyal will be sworn in as Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) by President Droupadi Murmu on Mon

Messi visit ends in chaos as angry stadium erupts

VIPs Surround Stars, Block View From Stands