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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

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

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

Amid US-India trade talks ,Vinay Kwatra meets Sergio Gor at Trumps Mar-a-Lago home

NEW YORK, Dec 25: Indias Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, held detailed discussions with Sergio Gor, the US Ambassador-design

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

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

Vandals target Christmas decorations at Assam school, mob attacks mall in Raipur

Right-wing vandals disrupted Christmas celebrations in Assam and Chhattisgarh on Christmas Day. In Assam, four activists were arrested for smashi

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

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

Balaji is core member of team, can be considered for next tie: Rajpal

Rajpal explained that the choice was influenced by the need for a deuce-court specialist in the doubles pairing

Tightening the opium belt in Madhya Pradesh

The Madhya Pradesh High Courts remark that a case against an 18-year-old man, arrested for illegal opium possession, was rather suspicious, led t

Jeev wins in Colombo; Pukhraj claims IGPL Order of Merit, gets entry to International Series

As Jeev won his maiden IGPL title, Pukhraj Singh Gill, despite finishing T-12th, won the IGPL Order of Merit by a razor thin margin over Aman Raj

Two persons held for stealing car at a petrol bunk in Chennai

Video : Thailand Bulldozes Hindu Deity Statue In Cambodia

India has condemned the demolition of a Hindu deity statue in Cambodia after visuals showed a Lord Vishnu statue being destroyed in a disputed bo

Odisha: Labelled Bangladeshi, youth lynched in Sambalpur, claim kin; police cite monetary dispute as reason

A 20-year-old Bengali mason, working in Odisha for the first time, was tragically beaten to death by a mob. While his family claims he was falsel

1 Killed, 5 Injured After Helium Balloon Cylinder Explodes 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

IAS Officers Reshuffle: Haritha Is New TGPSC Secretary

Garima Agrawal (2019 batch), additional collector (local bodies), Rajanna Sircilla, was directed to continue to hold full additional charge (FAC)

Chelsea boosted by return of Delap and Estevao ahead of Villa test

Chelsea is fourth in the league, trailing third-placed Villa by seven points

Colonel assault case: CBI drops murder bid charge; SIT accused of 'shielding' policemen

CBI has filed a chargesheet against four Punjab Police personnel, naming Inspector Ronnie Singh as the prime accused in the assault on Colonel Pu

GHMC To Turn Hi-Tech For Enhanced Services

The primary purpose of this initiative is to build a high-performance digital app that acts as the core operational tool for field teams conducti

ED case against the former madrassa teacher who drew UP government salary staying in UK

The Enforcement Directorate has registered a money laundering case against a government-recognized madrassa teacher from Azamgarh who fraudulentl

Bonala Dancer Dies After Fall During Jathara In Razole

According to Razole sub-inspector B. Rajesh Kumar, the girl was part of a 12-member troupe that had arrived in the village to perform during godd

IIT-Kanpur survey to assess extent of sand mining was illegal, says T.N. govt.

ED had tasked the institute to assess the quantum of sand mined at 28 permitted sites during October-November 2023

Officials Are Making Arrangements To Take Up Works Under The VB-G Ram G Scheme From December 26 To 31.

The central government renamed the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme and changed the norms of the scheme. Especially work

Odisha: Maoist commander Ganesh, 3 others killed in encounter

Naxal carried a Rs 1.1 crore bounty on his head

A 22-Year-Old Man With Telugu Origins Arrested In The United States For Arson At A Place Of Worship In Texas

Lella was arrested by the Collin county police in Texas for threatening to set fire to a place of worship, with reports stating that he threatene

'Had to go for namaz to next village': Around 55km from Chandigarh, Sikh woman donates land for mosque; Hindus give money

In a heartwarming display of unity, a 75-year-old Sikh woman in Punjab's Jakhwali village donated land for a new mosque. Sikh and Hindu families

Centre Approves Rs 6.5 Crore Khelo India Synthetic Track For Jammikunta

The project includes a 400-metre, four-lane synthetic track built to World Athletics standards at the Government Degree College grounds within Ja

Karnataka bus inferno: Wedding bells for 2 techies silenced

A tragic road accident near Hiriyur claimed the lives of two young women, AM Navya and HC Manasa, who were traveling to Sigandur temple. Both wer

Jammikunta Gets Rs.6.5 Cr Track

Union minister Sanjay expressed his happiness over the approval, stating that the facility would be a major boost for local talent.

Navi Mumbai airport takes off with 48 flights, 4k passengers

Navi Mumbai International Airport officially opened its doors with the arrival of IndiGo flight 6E460 from Bengaluru. The new gateway handled 48

BTC price prediction alert: Why $23 billion Bitcoin options expiry could trigger major BTC USD volatility tomorrow

Bitcoin BTC USD price prediction December 26: Bitcoin's market is focused on a massive options expiry on December 26. This event, the largest on

Karnataka bus tragedy: 5-year-old girl among 6 dead in fire; 28 injured

A horrific highway collision in Karnataka claimed six lives, including a child, and left 28 injured after a truck veered onto the wrong side, str

Is Netflix down? NFL fans report streaming issues during Christmas day game

Several NFL fans reported issues streaming Netflix during the Washington Commanders vs. Dallas Cowboys game on Christmas Day. Downdetector logged

Hyderabad airport receives bomb threat for Riyadh-bound Flynas flight; lands safely

Earlier on December 6, two international flights had received bomb threat emails at the Hyderabad airport. The threats were sent to the customer

2 arrested in attempt to murder case over exchange of fire

Santa Claus skit: AAP leaders booked for hurting religious sentiments

Delhi govt. opens Atal Canteens on Vajpayees birth anniversary

45 canteens start operations, 55 more to open within 20 days,labourers and slum dwellers to get a full meal for 5, says CM; Education Minister di

Hosabale Praises Works Of BMS, Opens Office

The trade union had emerged as the number one organisation in the world through sincere struggles and sacrifices for the working class, he said w

RSS Sarkaryavah Hosabale Hails BMS' Ideological Commitment And Sacrifice-Driven Rise To Global Labour Leadership At New Office Inauguration

The trade union had emerged as the number one organisation in the world through sincere struggles and sacrifices for the working class, he said w

L-G names DDA park after Atal Bihari Vajpayee

Govt. doles out educational tablets to 240 meritorious students

Ranjan Named Head of HMDA Metro Area

Ranjan will continue to hold FAC of the posts of special chief secretary, youth, tourism, culture and sports, and director of archaeology.

Its Official: GHMC is Now Indias Biggest Civic Body

The erstwhile GHMC was spread across 650 square kilometres with six zones, 30 circles and 150 wards.

DC Edit | A Giant Punch By Isro

t highlights Indias arrival as a spacefaring nation with credible heavy-lift launch capabilities, which are essential for deep-space exploration

Vizag To Usher In New Year 2026 With Beach Parties, Indoor And Outdoor Galas

Novotel Visakhapatnam is hosting Vintage Presents: New Year Gala 2026, featuring singer Sameera Bharadwaj. A Square Gokarting is organising Adven

Doc loses bid for PG med seat

The panel was dealing with a writ plea filed by Dr V. Pravalika who completed her MBBS from ESIC Medical College, Sanathnagar, Hyderabad, after s

BJP Leaders Pay Tribute on Atals 101st Birth Anniversary

Kishan Reddy hailed Vajpayee as an intellectual, poet, and administrator who addressed the UN in Hindi, India's principal language.

DC Edit | New Elected Dhaka Govt Must For India Ties' Reset

Attacks on Hindus leading to insecurity among the minorities not seen since Sheikh Hasina Wazed flew into exile in India in August 2024, targetin

Oswal's Digital Arrest: ED Recovers Rs 5.24 Cr of Rs 7 Cr Stolen

ED searched 11 locations across five states in connection with the anti-money laundering case.

Quote of the day by Michael Jordan: 'Some people want it to happen, some wish it...'

Quote of the day by Michael Jordan shares a clear message on action and effort. The quote reflects his career path, achievements, and decisions.

Water Supply to Hit in Many Parts on December 27, 28

Water supply will be restored after the completion of the repairs, the board said.

Dilip Cherian | Gujarat Babus Get A Message And A Deadline

On paper, this looks like routine governance, review meetings, status reports, and coordination memos. In reality, it signals something deeper: a

Mob kills minority Hindu man, interim government blames terror activities by victim

The deceased, identified as Amrit Mondal, had allegedly formed a criminal gang and was involved in extortion and other criminal activities

Supercomputers reveal the truth about what happens near a Black Hole

Supercomputers black hole research: New simulations offer unprecedented detail on how black holes consume and eject matter. Researchers used supe

Dream Big: Timothe Chalamet honors Susan Boyle with Marty Supreme jacket

Timothe Chalamet has honored Susan Boyle by gifting her a Marty Supreme jacket, celebrating her remarkable rise after Britains Got Talent. Boyle

Redrawing Aravallis Will Prove A Threat to Ecology: Jairam Ramesh

Ramesh said that under the new definition, an Aravalli hill is a landform with an elevation of at least 100 metres above its local surrounding te

Delhi high court bars dummy school from running classes XI and XII, admitting students

Delhi High Court has barred Richmondd Global School from admitting new students to classes XI and XII and initiated contempt proceedings against

Mild tension at Gandhi Darshan amid dispute over managing committee

BJP Freed India of Single Familys Bondage

The Rashtra Prerna Sthal has been developed as a landmark national memorial and inspirational complex of enduring national significance.

Soura Access Road Dispute: Court directs SMC, Police to ensure compliance of 2023 restraint order

Srinagar, Dec 25:A local court has directed the Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) and the Police to ensure compliance of an earlier court orde

Mohan Guruswamy | Why Is India Still So Dirty And Polluted?

The Ashok Mehta committee in 1977 was tasked with evolving an effective and decentralised system of development administration. The committee hel

Ahead of New Year, Jammu, Punjab frontier areas on high alert

Jammu Tawi, Dec 25:Security forces have ramped up vigilance along the International Border (IB) in Jammu and in frontier districts of neighbourin

Revanth Wants Kite Festivals at Restored Lakes

Revanth Reddy said themed kite festivals could be organised at different lakes, involving various sections of society.

Jammu records 9 pc rainfall deficits, Kashmir 44 pc

Jammu Tawi/Srinagar, Dec 25: Seasonal precipitation in Jammu and Kashmir from October 1 to December 25 remained 44 per cent below normal in Kashm

New labour codes may reshape MNC payrolls

Experts say that companies will have to update transfer pricing benchmarks and documentation, as changes in the cost base could affect the arm's

Army revises social media guidelines

Jammu Tawi, Dec 25:The Indian Army has issued an internal directive revising its policy on the use of social media applications by personnel, und

Man attempts suicide at Makkahs Grand Mosque; security officer injured

Makkah: A man attempted to take his own life at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, on Thursday, December 25, prompting an emergency respon

CM Naidu Cites Vajpayee as Focal Point of National Development

A commemorative postal stamp featuring Vajpayee was also released.

End reservation row or face agitation: NC MP challenges Omar

Srinagar, Dec 25 : Estranged National Conference (NC) Lok Sabha MP Ruhullah Mehdi on Thursday threatened the government with a protest if it did

Spartacus: House of Ashur Episode 5 release date, time, schedule and how to watch: Global streaming timings worldwide

Spartacus: House of Ashur Episode 5 release date, time, schedule and how to watch details are now clear. The episode airs on December 26, 2025. T