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Oil & Gas industrys wish list for Union Budget: Review of cess on indigenous production, push for exploration and refining capacity

Beyond the budget, analysts also suggest that the industry would want that natural gas be bought under the GST regime to help their penetration.

14,000 Buses, 36,000 EV Chargers: Delhi's 4-Year Pollution Plan

The Delhi government on Friday laid out a four-year, deadline-driven plan to cut air pollution, placing its biggest bets on public transport, ele

With Nepals largest party divided ahead of polls, EC decides on legitimacy dispute

Two factions of Nepali Congress, the countrys oldest party, submitted competing claims to legitimacy, forcing the Election Commission to recognis

Nobel Peace Prize inseparable from laureate, award body says after Trump gets medal from Machado

Regardless of what may happen to the medal, the diploma, or the prize money, it is and remains the original laureate who is recorded in history a

Suspecting Affair, Man Kills Sister-In-Law, Neighbour In UP

A 35-year-old man in UP's Fatehpur district allegedly killed his neighbour and his sister-in-law, suspecting them of being involved in a relation

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Purple Revolution from Doda offers Himalayan model of StartUp, entrepreneurship: Dr Jitendra

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 16: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, and Minister of

How VB-G RAM G 2025 Redefines Rural Employment

From Welfare to Nation-Building Dr Shenaz Ganai sganai19@gmail.com For decades, rural employment policy in India has oscillated between compassio

DyCM inaugurates Gandhi Shilp Bazar at Jammu Haat

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 16:The Jammu & Kashmir Trade Promotion Organisation (JKTPO) officially kicked off the Gandhi Shilp Bazar 2026

LG attends valedictory session of International Painting Workshop at IIM Jammu

Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, Jan 16: Artists and GenZ Entrepreneurs will forge Indias future together. Art and business alliance is a unique po

CM calls for stronger partnership with travel fraternity to promote J&K tourism

Excelsior Correspondent MUMBAI, Jan 16: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today addressed leading stakeholders from the travel and trade sector in Mum

DPC process to go digital soon; CS takes appraisal of portal

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 16: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today took a first-hand appraisal of the online Departmental Promotion Commi

Citizens Feedback Holds Key to Good Governance

Raman Sharma jkrtiact@gmail.com A law book can tell us what should be done, just like a recipe tells us how a dish should be cooked. But anyone w

LG flags-off first Group of Mera Yuva Bharats Kashmiri Youth Exchange Program

Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, Jan 16: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today flagged off the first Group of 120 youth from Kashmir Division under

Congress Filled 70,000 Govt Jobs In 2 Years: Revanth

Along with recruitment in government departments, sustained efforts were being made to attract investments and companies to Telangana to create l

Drone Races Wow Hyderabadis

Organisers said that it formed a new and innovative part of the states Sankranti celebrations. People from across India took part in the competit

Ben Affleck movie 'The Rip' on Netflix cast, review: Matt Damon, Joe Carnahan's narcotics crime thriller is hit or flop?

The Rip on Netflix is now available for viewers. The film features Hollywood A-listers Matt Damon and Ben Affleck in prominent roles.

AP FIRST To Take Shape In Tirupati

Andhra Pradesh plans its largest research hub

5th LG Cup Ice Hockey Championship concludes

Excelsior Sports Correspondent KARGIL, Jan 16: The 5th LG Cup Ice Hockey Championship 2026 concluded here today, with Lieutenant Governor of Lada

Jammu siblings selected for Asian Jr Soft Tennis Cship

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 16: In a rare and inspiring sporting achievement, Jammu siblings Sidhani Singh and Madhavendra Singh Sa

Kyra, Hardeep clinch titles at Jammu U-18 Tennis Cship

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 16: The Jammu District U-18 Boys and Girls Lawn Tennis Championship, organized by the Jammu & Kashmir L

JKCA conducts election

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 16: The Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) today conducted its Election 2025 during a Special

Poonchs Rajinder to officiate at National Taekwondo Cship

Excelsior Sports Correspondent POONCH, Jan 16: Rajinder Singh, PET Class-I and National Referee (Taekwondo) from the Department of Youth Services

No role in this or such ventures: MEA on Battle of Galwan film

NEW DELHI, Jan 16: Ahead of the release of Salman Khans movie Battle of Galwan based on the 2020 clash between Indian and Chinese troops in the

Thrilling contests mark Day-2 of 3rd Chancellors Trophy

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 16: The second day of the ongoing 3rd Chancellors Trophy (Men & Women) Championship 202526 was conducte

Ability to respond to aspirations keeps democratic institutions relevant: Om Birla

NEW DELHI, Jan 16: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said that democratic institutions can remain strong and relevant when they are transparent, inclusi

RBI issues revised Integrated Ombudsman Scheme to hear complaints against banks, NBFCs

The RBI will establish the Centralised Receipt and Processing Centre at one or more places, as may be decided by it, to receive the complaints fi

Social Security payments, income tax refunds, wages paychecks may be stopped for millions of Americans. Here's how to check, resolve issue

Federal Student Aid website says the government sends a notice to your last known address to inform you that a seizure is scheduled to begin in 6

LG for increased engagement of youth in Nasha Mukt Bharat campaign

JU asked to boost student employability Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, Jan 16: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha chaired the 89th meeting of the Un

MHA calls Ladakh HPC meeting on Feb 4 in Delhi

We will attend, discuss agenda: Apex Body Talks likely on LAB, KDA document Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Jan 16: After more than three and half months,

EU Advises Airlines To Avoid Iranian Airspace Amid Unrest

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency on Friday advised airlines to avoid Iranian airspace, after threats of US attacks that have put the Isl

Snowfall in hills, night temp settles above average in Kashmir

Fog hits ops of 5 flights in region Day temp improves in Jammu Fayaz Bukhari / Gopal Sharma SRINAGAR/JAMMU, Jan 16: While dense fog in Jammu regi

3 hideouts busted in Kathua post encounters

Suspects with Pak numbers detained Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 16: Security forces have busted three terrorist hideouts in Billawar tehsil

BJP triumphs in Mumbai, Alliance wins 25 Corporations

MUMBAI, Jan 16: Breaking the nearly three-decade-old dominance of the undivided Shiv Sena, the BJP today emerged as the single largest party in t

CBK charge sheets 2 in MBBS admission fraud

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Jan 16: The Economic Offences Wing of the Crime Branch Kashmir (CBK) today filed a charge sheet in a case of al

Pak made unwarranted reference to J&K: India

UNITED NATIONS, Jan 16: India called out Pakistan for misusing UN platforms to drive its divisive agenda after Islamabads envoy raised the issue

South Africa investigates Irans participation in naval drills off its coast after US criticism

CAPE TOWN, Jan 16: South Africa launched an investigation today over the participation of Iranian warships in naval drills off its coast after re

Trump Offers Egypt To Mediate On Ethiopia Dam

US President Donald Trump told Egypt on Friday he was ready to reopen diplomacy to press Ethiopia into sharing water from a mega-dam that has ang

CM Mamata inaugurates Mahakal temple in Siliguri

This is the third temple inaugurated by the Chief Minister; BJP says Mamata Banerjee is trying to influence Hindu voters

Manchester United vs Manchester City: Prediction, live streaming, kick off time, how to watch online

Manchester City versus Manchester United Premier League match will be live streamed in the U.S for soccer fans.

Minister commissions machine from Finland for Yamuna clean up

The Amphibian Multipurpose Dredger, sourced from Finland, can be deployed for dredging, raking, piling, sludge removal, and aquatic weed clearanc

R-Day To Mark 150 Years Of Vande Mataram

Newly raised Indian Army light commando Bhairav battalions, specialised Shaktibaan artillery units and the Ladakh Scouts will march on Kartavya P

NE Monsoon Withdrawal Likely Today

The southwest monsoon withdrew from Andhra Pradesh on October 16 last year and at the same time the northeast monsoon has set in over Rayalaseema

'Bad situation': Several Indians return from Iran amid deadly protests; reunite with families in Delhi

Google challenges U.S court order over online search monopoly, seeks not to share sensitive data with rivals

Google did not seek to postpone other requirements, such as limiting contracts that let it preload apps, including its Gemini AI chatbot, to one

No truth in Rahmans Hindi film industry claims: BJP

The BJP has dismissed allegations by Oscar-winning composer A.R. Rahman that shifting power dynamics and potential communal bias in the Hindi fil

Melissa Rauch reflects on 2016 and Big Bang Theory

Actress Melissa Rauch, best known as Bernadette Rostenkowski from The Big Bang Theory, reminisced about her 2016, sharing that her camera roll wa

TGSRTC To Deliver Jaggery Offerings For Sammakka Saralamma Jatara

Devotees can receive this gold offering packet for 299, which can be booked through the corporations website.

Meghalaya advances statewide CCTV rollout, first phase nears completion

SHILLONG, Jan 16: The Meghalaya government has made substantial progress with its statewide CCTV surveillance programme, with a majority of camer

States Aapda Mitra volunteer invited as special guest for R-Day celebrations in Delhi

SHILLONG, Jan 16: In what can be deemed a proud moment for Meghalaya, Iarisha Kharbhoi, an Aapda Mitra volunteer from East Khasi Hills district,

Bernard appointed state prez of Amit Shah Youth Brigade

TURA, Jan 16: BJP leader and GHADC MDC from Tura, Bernard Marak, has been appointed the Meghalaya state president of the Amit Shah Youth Brigade

Meghalaya recognised as leader in States Startup Ecosystem Ranking

SHILLONG, Jan 16: Meghalaya has been recognised as a Leader for its efforts in building a robust and vibrant startup ecosystem during the Nationa

Allu Arjun delivers Pushpa 2 dialogue in Japanese

Telugu superstar Allu Arjun set Tokyo abuzz during his recent visit to Japan, where he addressed fans in Japanese and even delivered a popular di

HYC condemns derogatory content targeting Khasi women

SHILLONG, Jan 16: The Hynniewtrep Youths Council (HYC) has strongly condemned the circulation of derogatory, inappropriate and deeply insensitive

Mlaya issues new SOP for foreign travel by govt staff

SHILLONG, Jan 16: The state government has introduced a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to streamline the process of granting permission to go

Can't use law to scuttle Parliamentary process, says SC, rejects Justice Varma's plea

S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq fall ahead of long weekend. Nvidia share price, technology, U.S. regional banks' stocks jump at Wall Street

U.S. Stock Market today: Nvidia rose 0.4 per cent, Broadcom rose 2.8 per cent and Micron Technology rose 6.8 per cent.

Cabinet approves extension and re-engagement of senior officials

SHILLONG, Jan 17: The Meghalaya Cabinet on Friday approved proposals to extend the services of a senior government official and re-engage retired

Bo Bichette joins New York Mets for a deal worth whopping $126 million. Injury, stats, achievements

Bo Bichette reportedly will move to third base for the Mets, who were competing with the division rival Philadelphia Phillies and Boston Red Sox

Did Saudi, Israeli officials convince Trump to halt US strikes on Iran? POTUS reveals real reason

Railways Conducts Fire Safety, Anti-Smoking Drive

Authorities said special emphasis is being laid on preventing the unauthorised carriage of inflammable and explosive materials, including gas cyl

WPL-4: Radha, Richa, Shreyanka star as RCB maintains perfect run

The two batters put on 105 off 66 balls for the fifth wicket after Giants reduce the Bengaluru outfit to 43 for four; the off-spinner claims five

Arvind Blames Cong For Attacks On Hindu Shrines

Arvind listed alleged incidents of temple attacks since Revanth Reddy took office, and said: These are just reported cases; many go unreported. T

Nongpoh to host ASMITA weightlifting meet on Jan 20

From Our Correspondent Nongpoh, Jan 16: The Meghalaya Weightlifting Association (MWA) has announced that the second edition of the ASMITA Weightl

Call of inclusion and unity as RSS, Muslim leaders hold dialogue

Former Delhi Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung raises questions over denial of bail to activist Umar Khalid in 2020 Delhi riots case while RSS lead

Thank you, Trump tells Iran for halting execution of political prisoners

Washington: President Donald Trump took the unusual step on Friday, January 16, of thanking the Iranian government for not following through on e

Vijayawada West Bypass Opens Partially, Provides Major Relief

Officials of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) formally inaugurated the stretch with traditional pooja before allowing the traffic.

Quote of the day by Bruce Lee: 'Life's battles don't always go to the stronger or faster man. But sooner or later the man who wins, is the man who thinks he can.'

Quote of the day by Bruce Lee shares a message about belief and mindset. The quote explains how success comes from thinking clearly and trusting

Inappropriate App Poses a Threat to Our Indigenous Community

Editor, Through the columns of your esteemed newspaper, I wish to draw the attention of the authorities, civil society, and the general public to

Whither collective responsibility

The MDA Government appears to be a one-man army with Chief Minister Conrad Sangma answering questions on every issue under the Meghalaya sky. Nor

Venezuelan opposition leader Mara Corina Machado presents her Nobel Peace Prize to US President Donald Trump during a meeting at the Oval Office, in Washington on Friday. (PTI)

Bihar Development Summit At T-Hub On Jan. 18

LIB founder and senior IPS officer Vikas Vaibhav said the movement has connected over three lakh people across India and abroad, including 20,000

Quote of the day by Benjamin Franklin: 'An investment in knowledge pays the best interest' - lessons on learning, growth, and success by the founding father of the United States

Quote of the day by Benjamin Franklin: His timeless quote highlights knowledge as a valuable investment. Education and continuous learning are cr

AIIMS: 3,000-bed facility proposed for patients kin

Losing our Freedom in New India

By Lillian Anjum Smale Growing up, in an educated mixed marriage, I was exposed to ideas, values, concepts that many even now would believe to be

Man Kills Woman, Assaults Her Daughter

38-year-old Md Hussaina was married 22 years ago and had a son and a daughter

CM has ordered demolition of houses in Shalimar Bagh, alleges AAP

Severe anti-pollution curbs back as air quality worsens

Plying of BS-III petrol, BS-IV diesel four-wheelers prohibited; schools to shiftto hybrid mode till Class 5; comprehensive plan being developed t

India, Japan decide to ramp up dialogue on economic security

Parvesh commissions machine from Finland for Yamuna clean up

Speaker hints at special session of House amid Atishi video clip row

Lekka porako manchape dingtang dingtang niamrangko Cabinet rachakanga

SHILLONG: Gittamgipa changna Cabinet Retreat-ko Sukrobar salo, Mawkasiang-o ongatangaha aro ia tomanio, Class VI-oni Class X-ona Community-Integr

Democratic institutions must be transparent, inclusive: Om Birla

Reservation Policy-ni report-ko Budget Session-o chanchirimgen: CM

SHILLONG: Meghalaya Legislative Assembly-ni budget session-ko rebaenggipa February 16 tarikoni 27 tarikona ongatna manchisoengani gimin State Res

Fadnavis Emerges as BJP's Power Centre in Maharashtra

Mr. Fadnavis did not make allegations in any of the 28 corporations except the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), which is ruled by the Ud

ACHIK dolni membor-ko sootanina sak 2-ko rimdapa, sak 6 gapjok

TURA:Adita salrangna skang, West Garo Hills ajani Rajabala jolo donggipa Goalgaon songo, Achik Conscious Holistically Integrated Krima (ACHIK) do

Man goes viral after training crows to snatch MAGA hats in months-long experiment

A man has gone viral for training crows to snatch MAGA hats, documenting his months-long experiment with peanuts and patience. He stated he no lo

Venezuela Beginning Transition To Democracy, Says Maria Machado

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado said Friday her country is starting a rue transition to democracy and will become free with su

Five held for running illegal firearms factory, supplying arms

Emory University police alert after reports of possible gunfire near CDC campus

Reports of possible gunfire near Emory University in Atlanta caused a police emergency alert on campus. The situation was reported near Emory Poi