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U.P. government cancels Assistant Professor exam after STF finds irregularities, malpractice

Accordingly, the Commission was requested to provide data related to the suspected candidates

Fishermen seek special camps for updation of addresses in official records

The issue has arisen for families who moved from huts to apartments constructed by the Slum ClearanceBoard too

U.S. to exit 66 international organisations as Trump further retreats from global cooperation

Most of the targets are UN-related agencies, commissions and advisory panels that focus on climate, labour and other issues that the Trump admini

Realisation of God

Trump Withdraws US From More Than 60 International Organisations

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed a proclamation withdrawing the United States from 35 non-United Nations organizations and 31 UN ent

Leadership in diverse democracy must be anchored in empathy, dialogue and integrity: VP

NEW DELHI, Jan 7: Vice President C P Radhakrishnan asserted on Wednesday that leadership in a diverse democracy like in India must be anchored in

India enters era of Clean, Green Highways with bio-bitumen innovation: Dr Jitendra

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Jan 7: This day will go down in the history as India enters an era of Clean, Green Highways, with the successf

3rd Youth ODI: Suryavanshi, George hit tons as India complete 3-0 whitewash

BENONI (South Africa), Jan 7: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi extended his jaw dropping run with a sizzling hundred while Aaron George too struck a fine cen

Winter Carnival 202526 concludes at Wave Mall

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 7: With a grand lucky draw ceremony, Winter Carnival 202526 organised at the Wave Mall was concluded here toda

J&K auto retail records robust 38.19 pc growth in Dec 2025, CY25 growth at 6.07 pc

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 7: In J&K for December 2025, the 2-Wheeler category witnessed a growth of 41.86 percent at 4,717 units in Dece

Sangharsh Samiti, others welcome NMC withdrawal of permission to SMVDIME

Cong, NC, others express concern over decision Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 7: SMVD Sangharsh Samiti and various other Jammu based organiza

CM reviews development scenario in Kathua, Samba

*Inaugurates several projects in both districts Excelsior Correspondent KATHUA/SAMBA, Jan 7: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today dedicated develop

Mufti accuses CM of silence, inaction over public issues

Irfan Tramboo SRINAGAR, Jan 7: Accusing Chief Minister Omar Abdullah of silence and inaction on public issues, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) pre

NMC action upholds faith, fairness, future of students, says BJP

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 7: J&K BJP president and MP Rajya Sabha, Sat Sharma CA today termed the de-recognition of medical colleges by

TMC MP Abhishek BanerjeeslamsBJP over migrant workers ordeal when detained in Maharashtra

The two workers detained over allegations of being Bangladeshi nationals were fromBalurghatconstituency, which is led byBJP MP and Union Minister

US Says To Dictate Venezuela Decisions And Oil Sales

US President Donald Trump's administration said Wednesday it intends to dictate the decisions of Venezuela's interim leaders and control the coun

Rupee rises 31 paise to close at 89.87 vs USD

Mumbai, Jan 7: The rupee rose 31 paise to close at 89.87 against the US dollar on Wednesday on possible intervention by the Reserve Bank of India

Who was Renee Nicole Good? Alleged images and online profiles surface after Minneapolis ICE shooting

A woman identified by family as Renee Nicole Good died after a shooting involving ICE agents in Minneapolis. Her mother described her as kind and

Sensex, Nifty extend losses into 3rd session

Mumbai, Jan 7: Stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty drifted lower for the third day in a row on Wednesday as geopolitical tensions and

Indias GDP to record fastest growth in the world at 7.4 percent in FY26

New Delhi, Jan 7: The Indian economy is expected to grow by 7.4 per cent in the current fiscal, maintaining its status as the worlds fastest-grow

Trump invited to give State of the Union address on Feb. 24

The address will give him the chance to shape the GOP's message to voters going into a midterm election that will determine whether Republicans m

100 from around world to attend meet hosted by EC

New Delhi is set to host a major international conference from January 21-23, bringing together nearly 100 delegates from 42 election management

No new demands to be placed on Ukraine in peace talks, Zelenskyy says

In Cyprus, he called on Kyivs allies to step up their pressure on Russia, in particular via sanctions

EC offers SIR relief, says kin can appear for outstation voters; hearings in Bengal will have to be completed by Feb 8

The Election Commission has announced that relatives of voters living outside Bengal can appear on their behalf for physical SIR hearings. This r

Indias Red Line On IWT

Union Power Minister M.L. Khattars visit to J&K, marked by firm deadlines for key hydroelectric projects and his blunt assertion that Pakistan ha

Corruption and Irregularities under Mahatma Gandhi NREGA

Excelsior Correspondent The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), implemented nearly two decades ago, has provided a

Nita Ambani honours World Cup Champions at United in Triumph event in Mumbai

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 7: Nita Ambani described the second edition of United in Triumph as a collective expression of gratitud

White House Says Greenland Critical To Counter Russia, China In Arctic

The White House on Wednesday said the possible acquisition of Greenland remains under active discussion, framing the Arctic territory as strategi

Scientists reveal why mint make water taste so cold?

Youve just cleaned your teeth, youre feeling minty fresh and ready to climb into bed. You take a sip of water, but the water is icy cold, and you

J&Ks Umar, Hilal earn spots in India Deaf Cricket Associations T20I Asia Cup squad

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 7: In a proud moment for Jammu & Kashmir cricket, wicketkeeper-batter Umar Ashraf and allrounder Hilal

Protests erupt outside Bengals health department as ASHA workers demand pay hike, benefits

The demands include increased monthly honorarium, life insurance benefits, maternity leave, recognition as permanent government employees among o

J&K UT Handball Cship begins in Jammu

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 7: The 3-day J&K UT Handball Championship began today here at Shastri Nagar Play Field for senior men a

Govt to table pre-budget Economic Survey, present budget in first week of February

Final touch to be given after Union budget *Preparations in full swing by Finance Department Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Jan 7: Pre-budget Economic Sur

LG urges youth to make dreams sole purpose of lives

Youth contingent of J&K flagged off to Delhi Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 7: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today, virtually, flagged off

Under-16 cricket tournament inaugurated at Parade Ground

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 7: The Rajinder Saini and Sandeep Singh Memorial Under-16 (T-30) Cricket Tournament was inaugurated at

CM directs Health Minister for relocation of medical students near hometowns

Targets those celebrating closure of MC Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 7: Coming down heavily on those celebrating withdrawal of permission t

Distt Bandipora Taekwondo Cship inaugurated at JKSC Shadipora

Excelsior Sports Correspondent SRINAGAR, Jan 7: The District Bandipora Taekwondo Championship 202526 was formally inaugurated today at the Indoor

NCTE refuses recognition to University of Jammus B P Ed, M P Ed courses

Same regulatory body grants permission to KU Nishikant Khajuria JAMMU, Jan 7: Regulatory body National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) has r

Announced with much hype 3 years back, grand urban reform remains unimplemented

*7 pillars, 132 indicators, but no measurable outcome Mohinder Verma JAMMU, Jan 7: Three years after the Government laid down an elaborate and am

Indias Reform Express continues to gain momentum: PM Modi on GDP numbers

NEW DELHI, Jan 7 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said Indias Reform Express is gaining momentum, powered by the NDA governments inves

22 detained in CIK raids on cybercrimes linked to terror financing

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Jan 7: In a major offensive against organised cybercrime and its alleged links to terror financing, Counter Int

Netanyahu calls Modi, briefs on Gaza Plan status

NEW DELHI, Jan 7:Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday received a phone call from his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu, who shared an u

Personalities like Lt Gen Sinha an inspiration to Govt: Rajnath Singh

NEW DELHI, Jan 7 : As the nation is moving forward with a clear and firm policy on issues related to its sovereignty, personalities such as Lt Ge

Tourists rejoice maiden experience as Bhaderwah receives fresh snowfall

J&K records acute rainfall deficit in Ist week of Jan * Dry spell till Jan 22, cold wave to intensify: MeT Fayaz Bukhari/Gopal Sharma SRINAGAR/ J

Remove posts linking BJP neta to resort murder: HC to Cong, AAP

The Delhi High Court has ordered Congress and AAP to remove social media posts within 24 hours that linked BJP's Dushyant Kumar Gautam to a 2022

Govt considers raising EPFO monthly wage cap to Rs 25k-30k; current Rs 15k ceiling fixed in Sept 2014

A proposal to raise the Employees Provident Fund Organisation's monthly wage ceiling beyond Rs 15,000 is back on the table, with suggestions for

After UP jewellers, those in Bihar too ban face-hidden customers

Jewellery shops in Bihar will now prohibit customers with covered faces, citing security concerns due to rising gold and silver prices. The decis

Quote of the day by Earl Nightingale: 'We all walk in the dark and each of us must learn to turn on his or her own light.' Inspirational quotes by American author

Quote of the day by Earl Nightingale highlights personal responsibility and inner awareness. The quote guides readers to understand self-growth,

U.K.'s new road safety Devs Law named after Indian-origin accident victim

It will also make Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) compulsory in new vehicles, something eight-year-old Devs mother has been campaigning for si

AbbVie in advanced talks to buy cancer drugmaker revolution medicines, shares jump nearly 30%

AbbVie is in advanced talks to buy Revolution Medicines, a cancer drug company. The news pushed Revolution Medicines shares sharply higher. Inves

At 97, Nagpur University alum to be conferred Doctor of Literature

At 97, Nagpur University alumnus Vinayak Pande is poised to become India's oldest Doctor of Literature recipient. He will be awarded the DLitt in

Hit by Op Sindoor, panic-stricken Pak mounted frantic lobbying in US, reveal official papers

Following India's military retaliation against a terror attack, Pakistan urgently sought US mediation to halt New Delhi's strikes. FARA filings r

CM Nitish orders Bihar officials to hear public grievances at their offices two days a week

The CM asserted that a register of complaints received from visitors will be maintained, instructions have been given to all concerned officials

Law by itself wont do; its the application of Law that is most Crucial

By K Raveendran The Supreme Courts judgment affirming that the mere pendency of criminal cases does not disentitle a citizen from obtaining a pas

Tiger Scare Puts Villages Around Mysore Airport On Alert

The Mysore Airport is about 8-km from Mysore city on Mysore-Ooty road. Sources told Deccan Chronicle on Wednesday The tiger which strayed to the

Kohli, Gill, Kiwis arrive in Vadodara ahead of 1st ODI

Vadodara, Jan 7: Indian ODI captain Shubman Gill landed at Vadodara Airport on Wednesday ahead of the upcoming ODI series against New Zealand, sc

Jacob Duffy named in NZs squad for T20 World Cup

WELLINGTON, Jan 7: Pacer Jacob Duffy was named in New Zealands squad for the Twenty20 World Cup on Wednesday after an outstanding 2025 in which h

31-yr-Old Man Held With MDMA, Opium

Police seized 200 gms of MDMA, 60 gms of opium, a mobile phone and a portable weighing machine from the premises.

Two BRS Legislators Kins Get SIT Summons For Questioning

On January 4 , the case moved into a critical phase when BRS MLC K. Naveen Rao was grilled after his name was disclosed by the prime accused T. P

Soorma Hockey Club end season with win

Hockey India League Ranchi, Jan 7: Soorma Hockey Club concluded their Womens Hockey India League (HIL) 2025-26 campaign with an energetic 32 win

Keeping railway away may cost Meghalaya dear: BJP

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 7: The Meghalaya BJP on Wednesday stressed the need for railway connectivity in the state, saying rail transport is

BJP Illegal Infiltration Claim Heats Up BMC Poll Campaign

Senior NCP leader Nawab Malik hit back at Mumbai BJP chief Amit Satam, saying the BJP should first address the issue through the Union and state

PHED ready to shift pipelines in Upper Shillong within a week

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 7: The Public Health Engineering Department on Wednesday asserted that it can complete the shifting of pipelines al

EJH fatal assault case: All seven accused secure interim bail

By Our Reporter Shillong, Jan 7: All seven accused in the alleged brutal assault that resulted in the death of 41-year-old Milas Khaiia father of

Anand, Niemann in joint lead after three rounds of Rapid

Tata Steel Chess Kolkata, Jan 7: Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand showed he remains a force to reckon with in a field increasingly domi

Tourism negotiates challenges in 2025 to grow in Meghalaya

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 7: Meghalayas tourism sector has recorded encouraging growth in recent years, positioning the state as a promising

Fifty years ago | World Bank aid for food godowns

Vedanta chairperson Anil Agarwal's son Agnivesh dies in U.S. at 49

The Board member of a Vedanta group firm got injured in a skiing accident and was recovering when he died of a cardiac arrest

MP/ Indore Tragedy: Financial Assistance For All Deaths In Area Affected By Water Contamination, Mohan Announces

Mr. Yadav indicated that he would not join the debate on the number of deaths due to the water contamination in the area since even the loss of l

Officials visit Farakka Barrage ahead of Bangladesh deal expiring

Thinking of claiming Social Security now? Why this timing could cost you thousands

Claiming Social Security at the wrong time can reduce your monthly money for life. Many people claim early and lose thousands later. Working whil

Heads roll in Ambernath Congress a day after alliance with BJP; Cong suspends councillors for tie-up with BJP

CM Fadnavis Warns Of Action Against Office-Bearers

Unable to move, hippo stuck in Kolkata zoo pool for 2 weeks

A young hippopotamus at Alipore Zoo has been unable to move for two weeks, likely due to a neurological disease or leg injury. A medical team is

Raids Expose PDS Rice, Sand Violations

In Hyderabad, vigilance officials of the CityI Unit, along with motor vehicle inspectors, royalty inspectors from the Mines Department and commer

Germany strikes Lithium gold with 43 million-ton discovery beneath former gas field

Germany has confirmed one of the world's largest lithium deposits, estimated at 43 million tonnes, in a former gas field in Saxony-Anhalt. This s

Madras high court bans book with 'scandalous' remarks against Deepam judge; publisher slapped with contempt case

Madras HC has prohibited the publication, sale, and circulation of a Tamil book containing derogatory remarks against Justice G R Swaminathan. Th

'What about $50,000 given to Tom Homan?': Rep Crockett loses cool at Minnesota Somali fraud hearing

Jharkhand to debut at World Economic Forum to be held in Davos

Chief Minister Hemant Soren will lead the 11-member delegation from January 18 to 26; visit coincides with 25 years of Jharkhands statehood

Wednesday Season 3 release date and filming crucial update points to Netflix return in 2027? Here's complete truth, filming timeline, locations, working title, story direction and cast

Wednesday Season 3 release date and filming crucial update confirms the series is not part of Netflixs 2026 slate. Filming starts in February 202

A hundred years ago | Indian Birds to Fiji Islands

Sabarimala pilgrim killed, three injured in accident

Contractor fined 1.10 lakh for failure to complete construction of houses

I-T department flags crypto risks, opposes entry

Indian tax authorities have highlighted significant risks associated with virtual digital assets like crypto, echoing the Reserve Bank of India's

Greenland purchase an active discussion, Trump is committed to NATO: White House

The U.S. President said that Russia and China only feared the alliance as long as America was a member

'This was sanctioned oil sitting in barrels!': Karoline Leavitt reveals how US seized Russian tanker

Why Trumps Social Security clawback changes are creating unintended policy consequences

Trumps Social Security clawback changes aim to recover overpaid benefits and save money for the trust fund. The policy raises recovery rates, whi

Zoo Park Being Set Up at Diwancheruvu

She said the central government has responded positively to her proposal for the park.

Viral TikTok turns costly: Man files lawsuit after restaurant video reveals his secret love affair

An Italian man is suing a restaurant. A promotional TikTok video from the eatery revealed his secret affair. The video showed him dining with ano

Haryana govt. launches AI-based portal to seek citizens suggestions on upcoming budget

Residents appeal for peaceafter demolition near mosque

Demolition of illegal structures sparks protests; shops stay shut,movement restricted;locals promise they will fight the action legally, question