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Stock Market Live Updates 1 January 2026: Stock to buy today: Petronet LNG

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: The stock of Petronet LNG has been consolidating since August. It has been oscillating between 266 and 285. But

World Welcomes 2026 with Fireworks After Year of Trump and Turmoil

In Sydney, partygoers paused for a minute of silence to remember the victims of the mass shooting on Bondi Beach before fireworks lit up the skie

Morning Digest: Centre pre-publishes draft Rules for four Labour Codes; Government refutes Chinese, U.S. claims of third party mediation during Operation Sindoor, and more

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Monthly horoscopes for January 2026: Which zodiac signs have the most favorable career prospects this month?

January 2026 begins with career resets, emotional clarity, and financial planning opportunities for all signs. Mercury moves into Capricorn, boos

Earthlife is made of space stuff, studies of asteroid Bennu hint

Analyses of OSIRIS-REx samples from Bennu show the asteroid carries ribose, glucose, amino acids, and nucleobases; the discovery also includes ni

New Year in pictures: World welcomes 2026

Sex systems drive faster mitochondrial evolution in many insects

The results of a new study show how the way a species produces its males and females can shape the path of mitochondrial evolution, revealing an

Macron wants to ban under-15s from social media from September 2026: reports

President Emmanuel Macron has often pointed to social media as one of the factors to blame for violence among young people

Pragati-led ecosystem accelerated projects worth Rs 85 lakh crore in 10 years: PM Modi

Prime Minister Modi highlighted Pragati's role in accelerating over Rs 85 lakh crore in projects over a decade, signifying a governance transform

One security force member killed, two wounded in Aleppo suicide attack, Syria says

The attacker detonated himself while being searched by the patrol after arousing suspicion

B-town bids adieu to 2025

Kareena Kapoor Khan has taken to her social media account to reflect on the year 2025, which she called tough for her and her entire family. Shar

Cinema stars we lost in 2025

IN MEMORIAM Dharmendra, Asrani, Manoj Kumar, Kamini Kaushal 2025 was the year that Indian cinema lost some of its brightest and best, those who h

Celebs who embraced parenthood

Before we bid adieu to 2025, lets take a look at the new mommies and daddies of tinsel town. Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani In July, Sidharth

A prayer to Lord Murugan

SEM tech to boost pashmina authenticity testing

Nawshaba Iqbal Srinagar, Dec 31: The Handicrafts and Handloom Department, Kashmir, is set to introduce Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) technol

Littered stretch of Kovalam beach stands in stark contrast to adjacent Blue Flag beach

Trump says he's dropping push for National Guard in Chicago, LA and Portland, Oregon, for now

The President has made a crackdown on crime in citiesa centerpiece of his second term and has toyed with the idea ofinvoking the Insurrection Act

Looking Back at 2025: A Year to Remember

Uchit Singhal With the onset of 2025, a landmark announcement from none other than the honorable PM was made with respect to inauguration of Jamm

One of the hope ahead?

Year of Disappointment Gone B L Saraf bushanlalsaraf@gmail.com Year, 2025 is on the way out : 2026 A D is knocking at the door . It is appropriat

Fifty years ago | BARC isolates and purifies curium-242

61 Years of Trust

As Daily Excelsior enters its 62nd year of uninterrupted journalistic service, the moment transcends ceremonial commemoration. It stands instead

Wealth quote of the day by Jeff Bezos: Your margin is my opportunity. What is Bezoss Regret Minimization Framework the decision framework behind a $2.5 trillion global powerhouse

Wealth quote of the day by Jeff Bezos: Your margin is my opportunity. For more than three decades, Jeff Bezos has reshaped how wealth is created,

J&K gets Rs 1430 cr Central fund for damaged public infra

Centres relief on MHA recommendations Will help in UTs preparedness for future Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 31: The Central Government has

EAM Jaishankar hands over PM Modis letter to BNPs Tarique Rahman

DHAKA, Dec 31 : External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday handed over to Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader Tarique Rahman a let

U.S. military strikes three more alleged drug boats, killing three and possibly leaving survivors

The military said three people were killed when the first boat was struck, while people in the other two boats jumped overboard and distanced the

Jaishankar briefly interacts with Pakistan National Assembly Speaker in Dhaka; Yunus shares pictures

DHAKA, Dec 31 : External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday briefly met Pakistan National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq in Dhaka on the sid

Bengal crushes J&K by 9 wkts in Vijay Hazare Trophy

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 31: Bengal produced a commanding performance against Jammu and Kashmir in a Vijay Hazare Trophy encount

Dr Jitendra convenes year-end Hindi Advisory Committee meeting, underscores Indias multilingual ethos

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Dec 31: Under the chairmanship of Dr Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science

Airlines list 2026 plans: Air India to bring back first 2 Boeing 787-8, IndiGo to induct Airbus A321XLR

MUMBAI, Dec 31: Two major domestic carriers Air India and IndiGo on Wednesday unveiled their plans for 2026 with Tata Group-owned Air India sayin

PM Modi stresses reform, perform, transform mantra at 50th PRAGATI meeting

NEW DELHI, Dec 31 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday stressed on the mantra of reform, perform and transform at the 50th meeting of PRAG

Assam-TN in girls, Raj-UP in boys enter finals in National Roll Ball Cship

J&K Girls eliminated in Quarterfinals Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 31: The J&K girls Roll Ball team showcased remarkable skill and d

Fresh snowfall on J&Ks higher reaches, fog continues in Jammu

Air, train traffic hit; 4 flights cancelled Gopal Sharma/ Fayaz Bukhari JAMMU/SRINAGAR, Dec 31: While fog continued to hit air, train and vehicul

LG, CM greet people on New Year

Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, Dec 31: The Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has greeted the people on the eve of the New Year 2026. In a message,

India imposes safeguard duty for 3 yrs on certain steel products

NEW DELHI, Dec 31: India has imposed safeguard duty on certain steel products for three years to protect domestic players from significant increa

A hundred years ago | New Governor for French India

ILP gita dakgipa niamrangko HYC jegala

ILP-kon chugimik ragatchina dabia SHILLONG: Gital ragatgipa Immigration & Foreigners Act 2025-o Inner Line Permit (ILP) gita dakgipa niamrangko o

Police recover 200 smartphones worth Rs 50 lakh in Jammu

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 31: Police here today claimed to have successfully recovered and returned 200 lost and stolen smartphones to t

Sunil Prajapati calls on MoS Nimuben Bambhaniya

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 31: To discuss the public issues related to the long-pending bifurcation and revision of Ration Cards in J&K U

Central Library of SKUAST Jammu starts Heritage Section

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 31: The Central Library at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu today ma

Ramban reels under medical staff, power shortage

Trauma Centre lying nearly defunct Excelsior Correspondent RAMBAN, Dec 31: Entire Ramban district including Gool and Banihal Sub Divisions are re

State names awardees of Police Pathakams

Many units in Kondapur Industrial Park set for opening

3-day course for mediators, advocates concludes

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU/SRINAGAR, Dec 31: Under the visionary stewardship of Chief Justice, High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, Arun

NE-ko Bdesh-o napatna kamikkenataniko nome rajachina NPP didia

SHILLONG: India asongni salgro salaram adokrangko Bangladesh asongni bak ongatna gita kamikkenataniko nome rajachina aro iani bidingo gisik nangb

Houses for poor in Telangana took shape in 2025

Housing dept to bring out policy for LIG and MIG

SWWA extends support to Home for the Aged & Infirm

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 31 : Reflecting their commitment towards the welfare and well-being of senior citizens, a team from Sandiksha

2026-o bilsi 53-na gimagimin somoirangko taripilna nanggen: Jemino

SHILLONG: Meghalaya adokni batanggimin bilsi 53-na janggi tanganiko gimagimin somoi ine United Democratic Party (UDP)-ni gitcham general secretar

CCICE CB holds cyber awareness programme

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 31: Cyber Crime Investigation Centre of Excellence, Crime Branch, Kashmir conducted a cyber awareness programm

MLA Katra, DDC Chairman Reasi inaugurate road

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 31: The long-awaited road project connecting Sujandhar to Ratnote via Gabbar Sarote was formally inaugurated t

WGH-ni simarango Night Curfew-ko ragata

TURA: Bangladesh asongo sosojengjeng ongenganichi, West Garo Hills aro Bangladesh asongni simarango onggija dakgipa manderangni reruraani aro mam

Hyderabad Lab Plays Key Role In Pralay Missiles Launch

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) said the launches, conducted around 10.30 am as part of user evaluation trials, met all

Fervour marks Vaikunta Dwadasi celebrations

Scores of pilgrims took a holy dip in the temple pushkarini

Unnao rape case breaks everyones heart

Editor, There are some stories that persistently haunt our minds, no matter how much time passes. The Unnao rape case is certainly one of them. J

2026: Hope Springs Eternal

Pessimism and gloom marred the last few days of the outgoing year 2025 with news of the death of Anjel Chakma an MBA student in Dehra Dun in what

Youtuber Booked For Outraging Religious Feelings

Police has summoned Anvesh to appear before the investigation officer for questioning on his delivering and broadcasting controversial comments.

God Did Not Give David a Crown, He Gave Him Goliath

By Roy Kupar Synrem When God wanted to make a King out of David, He did not give him a crown; He gave him Goliath. This truth speaks directly to

Indore Water Contamination: Death Toll Rises to 8; High Court Seeks Status Report

The deaths of three people due to water contamination have so far been confirmed officially.

Man Held For Barbers Murder

Police said the deceased Jampula Mahesh, 24, was found with severe cut wounds on the throat and head. Based on a complaint lodged by the victims

Threat Messages Found On Abandoned Car Outside Rauts Residence

A car was spotted outside the MPs bungalow around 4 p.m

ED recovers Rs 5 crore cash, suitcase full of jewellery from premises linked to 'gangster' Inderjit Yadav

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has recovered over Rs 5 crore in unaccounted cash, Rs 8 crore in gold and diamond jewellery, and property docume

Temple Reforms Aim To Restore Heritage, Livelihoods: Minister

The state governments reforms aim to ensure ritual continuity, economic security and cultural pride

Video : 3rd Hindu Shot and Killed In Bangladesh

In just two weeks, three Hindu men have been killed in separate incidents the latest being Bajendra Biswas, a Hindu officer with Bangladeshs par

Arsenal beat Aston Villa 4-1 to end year as Premier League leaders

London, Dec 31: Arsenal ensured it will end the year top of the Premier League after beating Aston Villa 4-1 at home in a powerful statement win

Hyderabad Ushers In New Year With Quiet Resolve, Peace

Rigid resolutions are giving way to gentler planning tools. Vision boards, journalling sessions, and habit trackers are finding favour, especiall

Govt bans high-dose nimesulide painkiller pills citing health risk

Pawan Kalyan Announces Dedicated Blood Bank for Araku to Combat Sickle Cell Anaemia

He described the project as a New Year gift to tribal communities.

Africa Cup of Nations: Tanzania, Tunisia complete last 16 line-up

Rabat (Morocco), Dec 31: Tanzania and Tunisia secured the last two available spots in the Africa Cup of Nations last 16, completing the lineup be

12 cheetah cubs born in MP's Kuno park in 2025; three of them died, total animal count at 30

Six cheetahs, including three cubs, died during the year

Not Fireworks, Stars Light Up New Year in Vizag Fishing Colony

Fisherfolk in Vizag ring in New Year by gazing at stars

Muslim Society Blames ESI For Reimbursement Delays

Raising the issue, M. S. Farooq, advocate and general secretary of the All India Muslim Educational Society (AIMES), Telangana and Andhra Pradesh

Ex-Bengal party chief Ghosh back in BJP spotlight

Dilip Ghosh's return to party meetings during Amit Shah's Kolkata visit signals a potential larger role for the former Bengal BJP chief. However,

Usher In New Year with 'Dravidian Pongal', Greets CM

Apart from the sporting events, competitions on arts and literature would also be part of the Equality Pongal that would begin with the New Year

Won't tolerate intimidation of staff by political workers, says EC

The Election Commission has issued a stern warning against the intimidation of electoral staff by political workers, vowing stringent action. Fol

Thousands bid emotional adieu to Khaleda Zia

Dhaka, Dec 31: Hundreds of thousands of people on Wednesday bid an emotional farewell to former prime minister and BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia, w

Zohran Mamdani Will Be Sworn In As Mayor On A Quran, A First in New York City History

He'll be the first Muslim, first South Asian and first African-born person to hold that position

Sarfaraz stars as Mumbai win

Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 Group C Jaipur, Dec 31: Sarfaraz Khan ended 2025 with a magnificent 75-ball 157 studded with 14 sixes as Mumbai inche

2025: A turbulent year for Mlaya

From political churn and lingering controversies to natural disasters and a high-profile murder that drew national attention, 2025 kept Meghalaya

Child maintenance is a shared parental duty, not charity or punishment: Delhi HC

Rejecting the husbands arguments, the court held that a womans earning capacity does not absolve the father of his parental responsibilities

Vote chori happening through manipulation of poll rolls: TMC

Trinamool leader Abhishek Banerjee accused the Election Commission of failing to address concerns about electoral roll manipulation, alleging vot

Karnataka, MP continue streak

Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 Group A Ahmedabad, Dec 31: Defending champions Karnataka continued their unbeaten run in the tournament defeating Pud

Meghalaya get easy win over Arunachal

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 31: Meghalaya produced a clinical performance to beat Arunachal Pradesh by 6 wickets in a Vijay Hazare Trophy plate

New Year: Pawan's Stress On Timely Implementation Of Programmes

The deputy CM extended his best wishes to all officers and their families

Aaira Wahlang bags bronze in Taekwondo event

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 31: Aaira H Wahlang secured a bronze medal at the 31st Kyorugi and 12th Poomsae All Bodoland Taekwondo Championship

'Want 22 of 28 seats from in and around Kolkata': Amit Shah sets target for BJP cadres

Union Home Minister Amit Shah urged BJP workers in Bengal to aim for victory in the 2026 assembly elections, setting a target of winning 22 out o

BIE Cuts Inter Syllabus, Reduces Topics In Math, Chem

The BIE officials said the Educational Research and Training wing has removed some topics in mathematics 1B that are difficult and it would be ad

2025: The Year That Was For Meghalaya In Sports

The year 2025 brought some memorable breakthroughs for Meghalaya in the world of sports. The year began with the Shillong hosting ISL for the fir

People voice hopes, concerns as Mlaya looks ahead to 2026

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 31: As Meghalaya enters a new year marked by ambitious economic goals and multiple development projects across sect

City comes alive to festive cheer on New Years Eve

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 31: Joy, colour and exuberant celebrations from all walks of life marked the New Years Eve in Shillong on Tuesday n

DCA Records 244 Drug Seizures, 217 Convictions In Year-Long Crackdown

Officials said 84 drugs were found to be not of standard quality (NSQ) in the market after analysing 4,801 samples. Action has been initiated aga

West Bengal gets its first female Chief Secretary as Nandini Chakravorty

NandiniChakravorty, who was in charge of States Home and Hill Affairs Department replaced Manoj Pant as the Chief Secretary who superannuated on