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Samay Raina Returns to YouTube, Follows Only Two People: Rakhi Sawant Tops the List

Mumbai, April 10: Comedian Samay Raina has made a remarkable comeback to the YouTube scene following the Indias Got Latent controversy in 2025. H

Remembering Satish Kaul: The Amitabh Bachchan of Punjabi Cinema

Mumbai, April 10: Satish Kaul was once a superstar in the Punjabi film industry. Fans affectionately referred to him as the Amitabh Bachchan of P

Baba Jitto The forgotten farmer who predates Kashmirs political narrative

Shagun Parihar writetomlakishtwar@gmail.com History in Jammu and Kashmir has rarely been neutral; it has often been curated, filtered, and shaped

Decoding the Middle East war

B S Dara bsdara@gmail.com Since 28 February 2026, when U.S.-Israeli coordinated strikes on Iran marked the beginning of a rapidly escalating conf

Khesari Lal Yadav Congratulates G. Krishnakumar on NFDC Chairmanship

Mumbai, April 10: In a significant move for the Indian film industry, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has announced the appointment

Assam, Puducherry record highest-ever voter turnouts

Record voter turnouts were recorded in Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry, with officials hailing it as a validation of electoral roll revisions and a

Patanjalis Vishva Bheshaj Samhita draws interest from Google: Balkrishna

Excelsior Correspondent HARIDWAR, Apr 9: Patanjali Ayurved Managing Director Acharya Balkrishna today claimed that Google approached Patanjali se

La Liga: Coach Arbeloa Defends Players Ahead of Girona Clash

Madrid, April 10: Real Madrids head coach, lvaro Arbeloa, defended his players on Friday ahead of their La Liga match against Girona. He emphasiz

Agriculture: The missing link in Indias essential services framework

Jagdish Chander Raina rainajagdishchander@gmail.com What a nation defines as essential reveals the priorities it chooses to protect. In Indias po

KRE launches new products in Kashmir

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Apr 9: Krishi Rasayan Exports (KRE) Pvt. Ltd., a well-known company in the agrochemical sector introduced sever

HMI to increase car prices from May 2026

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 9: Due to the rising input and operational costs, the Hyundai Motor India (HMI) today announced a price increa

DyCM takes up industrial promotion, revival of struggling units in J&K with JCCI

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 9: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, is taking proactive steps to boost the industrial sector in Jamm

J&K Forests: A Vital Natural Heritage

Dr Satwant Singh Rissam ssrissam84@gmail.com While driving out of Jammu towards Kashmir on the curvy roads, trees and green forests start flashin

CWC meet over women's bill today

Congress Working Committee will convene Friday to deliberate on the women's reservation law amendments, following DMK chief M.K. Stalin's sharp c

Fragile truce in place, India reaches out to Gulf nations

India is bolstering its engagement with the Gulf as a fragile ceasefire takes hold in West Asia. Union Minister S. Jaishankar is visiting the UAE

Womens Reservation Bill to be Implemented by 2029: Milind Deora

Mumbai, April 10: Shiv Sena MP Milind Deora welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modis article regarding the Womens Reservation Bill. He stated that

Padikkalgladthe work on improving strike-rate ispaying off

The RCB batter stressed batting was not just about the strike rate

Madhya Pradesh Moves Forward with Uniform Civil Code Implementation

Bhopal, April 10: The Madhya Pradesh government has initiated steps to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) as part of its vision for One Natio

KKRs pace woes exposed as LSG pull off last- ball win

KOLKATA, Apr 9: Kolkata Knight Riders inexperience in pace bowling came back to haunt them yet again as Lucknow Super Giants rode on a stunning l

With just an hour to go, Congress pulls out of Baramati race

In a significant political maneuver, the Congress party withdrew its candidate from the Baramati bye-election just before the nomination deadline

British Sikh Association plans war memorial at Southall Park

LONDON, Apr 9: The British Sikh Association has submitted a planning application to erect a memorial at Southall in west London to commemorate th

Ambassador Preeti Saran re-elected to key UN body for new 3-Year term

NEW YORK, Apr 9: Veteran diplomat Preeti Saran has been re-elected to the prestigious UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR

Peaceful polling, record turnout signal strong democratic participation in key states: ECI

NEW DELHI, Apr 9 : Polling for elections to the legislative Assemblies of Assam, Kerala and Puducherry, along with bye-elections in four Assembly

Sabarimala reference: Courts not equipped to decide religious issues, Centre reiterates before SC on Day 3

NEW DELHI, Apr 9 : On the third day of the hearing in the Sabarimala reference, the Centre on Thursday reiterated before the Supreme Court that c

Historic Voter Turnout of 89.83% Recorded in Puducherry Assembly Elections

Mumbai, April 10: The Puducherry Assembly elections concluded peacefully on April 9, 2026, with an impressive voter turnout. A record number of v

Nepal PM sacks Labour minister for misusing post to benefit wife

KATHMANDU, Apr 9: Prime Minister Balendra Shah on Thursday sacked a minister for misusing the post to benefit his wife, 15 days after he took cha

LG attends musical opera Mata Sukrala Ki Kahani

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 9: Nation-building is rooted in our shared mindset. A strong nation stands on citizens integrity, common value

US ships, aircraft to remain deployed near Iran until agreement reached: Trump

MOSCOW, April 9: US President Donald Trump said that all US ships, aircraft, and military personnel will remain stationed near Iran until the agr

Youth of J&K excelling in different fields; shaping UTs future: VP

Watan Ko Jano provides valuable exposure to young minds: Dr Jitendra Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Apr 9: Vice President C P Radhakrishnan o

Singur land symbol of Mamatas failure, farmers feel duped: Shivraj

KOLKATA, Apr 9: Union minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday alleged that the land in Singur, where the Tata Nano factory project was shelved

Congress Protests Against Wheat Purchase Delays in Madhya Pradesh

Bhopal, April 10: The Congress party staged a statewide protest in Madhya Pradesh on Thursday, alleging delays in wheat procurement. Meanwhile, t

Delhi Chief Minister Emphasizes Drain Cleaning Ahead of Monsoon

New Delhi, April 10: Chief Minister Rekha Gupta chaired a high-level review meeting at the Delhi Secretariat on Thursday to address the persisten

Safety of Pilgrims is Our Top Priority: CM Dhami on Char Dham Yatra Preparations

Dehradun, April 10: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami held a comprehensive review meeting with all departments regarding preparation

HC refuses to cancel bail in JKSSB paper leak case

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 9: In the high-profile JKSSB paper leak case, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has refused to canc

BJP Claims Increased Voter Turnout Due to SIR: RP Singh

New Delhi, April 10: Voting concluded on Thursday in two states, Assam and Kerala, along with the Union Territory of Puducherry. In this context,

Suspect detained inside Army establishment in Jammu

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 9: A suspect was detained inside an Army establishment at Sunjwan area and later handed over to police after s

Israel PM authorises direct talks with Lebanon

Hezbollah leaders aide killed DUBAI, Apr 9: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that he has authorised direct negotiations

Govt nominates 20 officers as District Mentors for NMBA

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 9: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has nominated 20 officers, 16 of them IAS, as District Mentors to oversee

J&K BJPs new State Executive to meet on Apr 19 for first time, adopt key resolutions

Political, organizational issues on agenda Nishikant Khajuria JAMMU, Apr 9: Newly constituted State Executive Committee of the Bharatiya Janata P

Railway employees hold protest, raise key demands

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 9: Under Week of Resentment, a protest demonstration staged by the railway employees was held here today. The

Looking forward to welcoming Indian delegation for trade deal: Sergei Gor

WASHINGTON, Apr 9 : US Ambassador to India Sergei Gor on Thursday met Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and said he looked forward to welcoming

Woman police follower dismissed

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Apr 9: Police today dismissed a woman employee from service over her alleged involvement in a drug-related case

Womens Reservation Bill: A Step Towards Empowerment, Says Rajesh Kumar Patro

Mumbai, April 10: Rajesh Kumar Patro, a government lawyer, has praised the Womens Reservation Bill, calling it a significant initiative. He noted

Indian Pickleball Association Welcomes Delhi High Court Decision on Recognition

New Delhi, April 10: The Indian Pickleball Association (IPA) expressed its satisfaction on Thursday following the Delhi High Courts decision to u

Ex-IPS officer Ninama, former AAP leader join BJP ahead of Gujarat local polls

M.L. Ninama, who recently took voluntary retirement three months before his scheduled superannuation, joined the BJP at an event in Shamlaji in A

Sharmila Criticizes Brother Jagan for Straying from YSRs Ideals

Vijayawada, April 10: Y.S. Sharmila Reddy, president of the Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee, targeted her brother Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, the p

Reflections on April 4, KSU Rally

Editor, Through the columns of your esteemed newspaper, I wish to draw your attention towards the rally organised on April 4 by the Khasi Student

Melania Trump denies epstein links, rejects claims as false and defamatory

Melania Trump has denied any relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell, calling circulating cl

Major DRI Operation in Mumbai Seizes Gold Worth 37.74 Crore

Mumbai, April 10: In a significant crackdown on organized gold smuggling, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has dismantled a major tr

America Alone: How the Iran War Cracked the Western Alliance

By K C Monnappa On the morning of February 28, 2026, American and Israeli warplanes struck Iran in a coordinated surprise attack that killed Supr

Unlicensed Taxi Aggregators in Meghalaya: A Growing Crisis

By Evangeline Dkhar When Policy Exists but Enforcement fails, legality becomes a disadvantage. In Shillong, illegal business operations are unfol

Arunachal Governor Praises Armys Role in Border Development Initiatives

Itanagar, April 10: The Governor of Arunachal Pradesh, Lieutenant General (Retired) K.T. Parnaik, commended the Indian Armys contributions to the

Manipur CM Promises Strict Action Amid Rising Tensions Following Deadly Blast

Imphal, April 10: Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh reiterated his commitment to maintaining peace and stability in the state amid ri

Q4 PAT to be under pressure on Iran-U.S. war:Analysts

Profit After Tax (PAT) is expected to grow at a rate between 0.6% to 6% for the recently concluded quarter going by the reports

Former IAS Officer Arrested in Rajasthan Water Mission Scam

Jaipur, April 10: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has arrested former IAS officer Subodh Agarwal, who was on the run in connection with the Raja

Trump Warns Iran Over Toll On Ships Transiting Strait Of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump on Thursday warned Iran against imposing a toll for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, after Tehran agreed to

Kolkata Police Intensifies Night Patrols Ahead of Assembly Elections

Kolkata, April 10: Ahead of the assembly elections in West Bengal, Kolkata Police has ramped up efforts to maintain law and order. Police Commiss

Madhya Pradesh Government Transfers Senior IAS Officers

Bhopal, April 10: The Madhya Pradesh government has executed a significant reshuffle of senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers, tran

New imaging tool promises clearer diagnoses for breast cancer

Ultrasound is widely used in breast cancer diagnosis. While it can effectively show that a lump is filled with fluid- indicating it is unlikely t

Surge in Pilgrims at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine, CEO Shares Facility Updates

Katra, April 10: The Chief Executive Officer of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, Sachin Kumar Vaishya, announced a significant increase i

Letters to the Editor April 10, 2026

Nitish Kumar To Take Oath As Rajya Sabha Member Today

Bihar Chief Minister and Janata Dal (United) chief Nitish Kumar will take oath as a member of the Rajya Sabha today.

Direct Talks Between Israel and Lebanon Expected Soon, Netanyahu Directs Initiation

New Delhi, April 10: Amid escalating military attacks and violations of ceasefire in Lebanon, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has indic

Nitish Kumar to Take Oath as Rajya Sabha Member on April 10, Set to Resign as Chief Minister

New Delhi, April 10: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is set to take the oath as a member of the Rajya Sabha today. This move is seen as a signa

Assam Chief Minister Confident of NDA Majority After Record Voter Turnout

Guwahati, April 10: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed satisfaction with the voter turnout in the recent assembly elections held

Central Government Eases Wheat Procurement Rules for Rajasthan Farmers Affected by Unseasonal Rain

Jaipur, April 10: In a significant move to support farmers impacted by unseasonal rains, hailstorms, and adverse weather, the central government

Afrika Bambaataa, hip-hop pioneer and Zulu Nation founder, dies at 67: Cause of death revealed

Afrika Bambaataa, a pioneering DJ, rapper, and producer credited as one of hip-hops founding figures, has died at the age of 67 in Pennsylvania.B

Rajasthan ACB arrests retired IAS officer Subodh Agarwal in Jal Jeevan Mission scam

The Anti-Corruption Bureaus investigation into the alleged JJM scam, which began in 2024, has led to the arrest of 10 accused, while three others

Army contingent departs for Egypt for joint special forces exercise

An Indian Army special forces contingent has arrived in Egypt for the fourth edition of the joint exercise 'Cyclone-IV'. This collaboration, runn

Assam CM Criticizes Congress for Political Exploitation of Singer Jubin Nautiyal

Guwahati, April 10: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched a sharp attack on the Congress party, accusing it of dragging popular singe

Karnataka Police Issue Red Corner Notice for Two Fugitives

Mangalore, April 10: The Police Commissioner of Mangalore has issued a Red Corner Notice against two fugitives currently hiding abroad. The notic

Madhya Pradesh Government Cracks Down on LPG Black Market, Promotes PNG Adoption

Bhopal, April 10: The Madhya Pradesh government has launched a stringent campaign against the black market and hoarding of LPG cylinders under th

GHADC launches major administrative purge

Council initiates move for tribal-only electoral roll From Our Correspondent TURA, April 9: The Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) ha

Binge And Bash Sealed For Cake Infested With Insects

In a video, though insects were not seen inside the cake, the refrigerator in which the cakes were stored was in a pathetic condition.

Mukul Chaudharys Stellar Performance Leads LSG to Victory Over KKR in IPL 2026

Kolkata, April 10: In a thrilling match at Eden Gardens, the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) triumphed over the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by three w

HC pulls up NHAI official over misleading affidavit

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 9: The High Court of Meghalaya on Thursday expressed dissatisfaction with an affidavit filed by NHAI Project Dire

Misunderstood: Iyer's Sister Shresta Deletes IPL Video After Receiving Hate

Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer's sister, Shresta, who is a professional dancer and choreographer, recently received a lot of hate on social me

Appeal to declare Agri Emergency over ASF outbreak

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 9: The Federation of Piggery Farmers Meghalaya (FPFM) has urged the state government to declare African Swine Fev

Ayush Badoni Makes IPL History with Half-Century Against KKR

New Delhi, April 10: Ayush Badoni of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) made headlines in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 by scoring a half-century

GSWSS Phase-III nears completion

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 9: After 17 years of delays, water has finally reached the treatment plant under Phase 3 of the Greater Shillong

Vande Mataram Divides Congress In MP

The row erupted when two corporators of the IMC, Fauzia Sheikh Aleem and Rubina Iqbal, categorically refused to sing Vande Mataram, sung by the m

Muster roll workers suspend stir after talks with Conrad

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 9: The All Jaintia Muster Roll Workers and Labour Union on Thursday suspended its proposed sit-in protest at Motp

HITO opposes 66-acre land lease for Taj Resort near Umiam Lake

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 9: The Hynniewtrep Integrated Territorial Organization (HITO) has voiced strong opposition to the state governmen

Sonu Nigam Reminisces with Arijit Singh After 15 Years

Mumbai, April 10: Renowned singer Sonu Nigam recently took to social media to share a nostalgic video featuring moments spent with Arijit Singh.

Making scholarships integral to Indias academic culture

Scholarships sit at the intersection of equity, quality, and growth. They influence who and how many enter higher education, and who persists

Homeless man caught during car theft bid

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 9: A 32-year-old homeless man, identified as Bansuklang Kharsyntiew, was apprehended on Thursday while allegedly

Telangana's Urban Boom Is Racing Ahead Of India By A Decade

Bihar remains at the bottom of the urbanisation list, with merely 12.52 per cent of its population staying in urban centres, followed by Odisha w

Quote of the day by Henry Ford: 'Those who never make mistakes work for...' Life lessons on success, hard work and learning by revolutionary American industrialist

Quote of the day by Henry Ford focuses on mistakes, learning, and progress. The quote shares lessons from Henry Ford, an American industrialist w

Seminar on cross-border security in NE

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 9: The Meghalaya chapter of the Forum For Awareness Of National Security (FANS) hosted a seminar on Cross-border

Full circle at Wankhede Stadium Ravi Shastris mother Lakshmi share emotional moment

Ravi Shastri during his address expanded on that cherished moment from 1984, when he was batting in a Test against England at the Wankhede