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Saurabh Bhagat reviews functioning of FCS&CA Directorate, Kashmir

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Dec 8: Commissioner Secretary Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA), Saurabh Bhagat, today chaired a

Div Com reviews ATR on handing over of Hotel Centaur

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Dec 8: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg today reviewed the Action Taken Report (ATR) on resolving p

Chief Secretary Dr Pawan Kotwal inspects key development projects in Leh

Excelsior Correspondent LEH, Dec 8 : The Chief Secretary of Ladakh, Dr Pawan Kotwal, conducted a series of visits to various developmental sites

Zonal Level Annual Award Distribution Ceremony 2025 Held at Dak Bungalow Drass

Excelsior Correspondent DRASS, Dec 8 : The Teachers Welfare Association Drass, in collaboration with the Zonal Education Office Drass, successful

Mamata says BJP leaders not aware of Bengal icons as Parliament discusses Vande Mataram

The Trinamool Congress took an offence to Prime Minister Narendra Modi referring Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay as Bankim da and said that BJP is u

Give Vande Mataram same status as Jana Gana: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh proposed adding a fundamental duty to the Constitution, mandating equal respect for 'Vande Mataram' as the nationa

Vande Mataram debate done with eye on Bengal poll, says TMC

In a fiery session in Parliament, Trinamool Congress slammed the government for allegedly using the 'Vande Mataram' discourse as a political dist

Confident India takes on Switzerland in the opener

However, Hong Kong will face stiff competition from second seed India, who are banking on Abhay Singh and Anahat Singh to lead the challenge. Abh

Man Ends Life at Gandhi Hospital

Pappula Narender, a welder, died on the spot.

Chinese national questioned at JIC, likely to be deported

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Dec 8: Army and other agencies today joined police in questioning Chinese national, Hu Congtai, who was detaine

Telangana High Court Issues Interim Stay on CAT Bench Orders

The court was hearing an appeal filed by the Centre challenging the CATs June 2025 decision.

Matsuyama rallies in the Bahamas and beats Noren in a playoff to win Hero World Challenge

It was a perfect distance for me, Matsuyama said. Early on the second shot (in regulation), I missed a little to the right. I was going right at

CREDAI Hyderabad Praises Rising Global Summit

The heart of the summit was the Telangana Rising-2047 vision document, outlining a clear, ambitious roadmap toward a $3 trillion economy by 2047.

No Helmet, No Petrol in Tirupati from Dec 15

Petrol pump owners across the district have already been informed about the enforcement plan. They have been asked to cooperate with the police b

YSRC Rejects Claims on Growth in Andhra Pradesh

Botsa said that sectors like agriculture, education etc failed to register growth. Farmers and students are facing hardships due to the wrong pol

The new retirement twist: Why millions are working while collecting Social Security

Social Security benefits: A growing number of Americans are combining work with Social Security benefits, with two in five individuals doing so.

Massive Apple AirPods sale! Pro 3 hits record low as Holiday prices drop to $80

Great news for Apple fans. The latest AirPods Pro 3 are now at their lowest ever price. This is a rare opportunity to get Apple's top earbuds at

Adilabad: Man Stabs Lover to Death

Police said Nagesh saw Ashwini, a divorcee, talking with another person in Bhainsa of Nirmal district and attacked her.

Candidates Under Pressure to Back Off from Polls

After 3 pm, officials will announce the list of contesting candidates at the local panchayat offices.

Liverpool boss Slot says Salah's relationship not broken

That's not the way I feel but he has the right to feel how he feels things. I haven't felt that at all, says Liverpool coach Slot

Telangana: Museum Setting Up New Gallery to Display Fossils

In addition, the heritage department has decided to study fish fossils with a re-survey in Vemulapalli village, which are located around 3040 km

MP R Krishnaiah Urges PM for Probe into Rs 5 Lakh Crore Telangana Land Scam Under HILT Policy

Krishnaiah alleged that this policy disproportionately benefits a few powerful politicians and real estate groups close to the ruling Congress pa

HYDRAA Clears 4 Acres of Encroached Agro Land

According to officials, a woman named Lavanya had created fake documents, divided the land into plots and sold more than two acres. Complaints we

Doctors say just 4 risks drive almost all heart attacks how many are threatening you?

Most heart attacks happen because of four main risks: high blood pressure, high cholesterol, high blood sugar, and smoking. The good news is thes

Regulate pyro guns, Delhi fire dept. chief urges in wake of Goa tragedy

Kremlin says still no word on U.S.-Ukraine talks in Florida

For the moment, we dont know the outcome of talks between the Ukrainians and the Americans in Florida, says Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov

Critical of NTA, panel says return to pen-paper tests

A crucial parliamentary panel has raised alarming issues regarding the handling of the National Testing Agency's (NTA) exams in 2024, highlightin

91-yr-old to Contest for Sarpanch in Khammam

Venkateshwarlu, Sarpanch Garu to Venkatapuram villagers, has never held that post despite his long record of community service. This year, he was

MCD appoints 1,577 nodal officers to secure its schools, hospitals from stray dogs

Work on identifying dog-feeding spots in each ward, as per apex courts order, is yet to be completed

After pet Pitbull mauled minor boy; father moves HC demanding compensation from govt., dog owner

What is Gracie Mansion and why is it special? Here's its location, origin, history, features and facts

What is Gracie Mansion and why is it special? The story explains the move of New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani to Gracie Mansion, its hist

MP Engineer Rashid seeks PM intervention to end growing disconnect between L-G, CM in J&K

In the letter, the parliamentarian from the Baramulla Lok Sabha pointed out that the situation has started to create uncertainty among citizens a

Killed for something so petty: father of Delhi bus driver killed in road rage struggles to cope with loss

Headless body of woman sparks unrest between Odisha villages; Internet suspended

Prohibitory orders imposed in two villages

Bomb Threat Triggers Checks At Rgia

RGIA outpost inspector S. Kanakaiah said a case was registered for criminal intimidation, and efforts are underway to trace the sender. We have w

Tamil Nadu urges CWMA against permitting Karnatakas projects not recognised by CWDT, Supreme Court

Telangana State Approves 300 Wards for GHMC

The GHMC has already started coordinating with district administrations in Hyderabad, Ranga Reddy, Sangareddy and Medchal Malkajgiri on work rela

Anbumani Ramadoss calls for probe into 1,020 crore tender scam

Thinking of refinancing your house in 2026? Heres the big mortgage shake-up homeowners must know

Mortgage refinance 2026: Homeowners are anticipating lower mortgage rates in 2026. Federal Reserve meetings and cooling inflation could create re

Need Chinas Assurance for Indian Travellers, Says MEA

MEA cites Arunachal womans Shanghai detention, urges caution for travellers.

Realtor Stabbed, Shot Dead; Cash Feud Suspected

Police said Ratnam was returning after dropping his daughter at her school. Passersby called the police who booked a case and began investigation

Shivraj Singh Chouhan stresses on balanced fertiliser use to avoid soil degradation

India's farm sector is projected to grow 4% in 2025-26. NITI Aayog member Ramesh Chand stated higher growth is crucial for achieving 'Viksit Bhar

Replacement of Gates for Tungabhadra Dam

The dismantling of the crest level at 8ft of water would be done by cutting the upper edges of all the gates in 20 days.

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Thali becomes cheaper in Nov on lower pulses & veggie prices: Crisil

Home-cooked thali costs dropped significantly in November. Vegetarian and non-vegetarian thalis saw a 13% year-on-year decrease. This was driven

DMK demands CBI probe into seizure of counterfeit drugs

APAC likely to stay resilient to US tariffs, China slowdown: Fitch

Most Asia-Pacific nations will likely withstand US tariffs and China's economic slowdown. India faces higher tariffs as it lacks a trade deal wit

Left parties, VCK holds protest against new labour codes

ASR Plans Coffee Rythu Bazaars

Legal action would follow in cases of non-compliance. The quality of Araku coffee would not be compromised under any circumstances, he stressed.

Witness the longest solar eclipse in 100 years! Here's when and where to see the century's most extended celestial event

Prepare for the longest solar eclipse in a century on August 2, 2027. This rare event will darken skies for over six minutes across Europe, North

Zelenskyy holds talks in London with European allies on US peace plan, security

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy met with French, German, and British leaders in London to bolster Ukraine's position amid US-led peace efforts. Eur

Centre opposes Sonam Wangchuks request to appear via video in Supreme Court NSA case

NEW DELHI: The Centre on Monday strongly opposed climate activist Sonam Wangchuks request to appear before the Supreme Court via video conferenci

Renowned social activist Baba Adhav passes away at 95; PM Modi condoles

Veteran socialist leader and prominent activist Dr Baba Adhav, a renowned figure in Maharashtra's labour and social justice movements, passed awa

Vande Mataram has been treated unfairly: Defence minister Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh highlighted the unfair treatment of the national song 'Vande Mataram' by past governments. He stated that future g

Telangana Rising Vision Reflects People's Aspirations, Says Bhatti

A key highlight of the inaugural ceremony was the unveiling of a digital statue of Telangana Talli, symbolising the states aspirations, cultural

BJP does not value contributions of Bengal icons: CM Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused the BJP of disrespecting national icons from Bengal. She criticized the party for opposing

Boy dies after falling into vessel of hot sambar

No bail for 8 J&K cops accused of custodial torture of constable

A Kupwara court has denied bail to eight policemen, including a deputy SP, accused of torturing a constable for six days in February 2023. The co

Aviation Crisis: YSRC Demands Sacking Of Central Minister Naidu

Ram noted that the cancellation of hundreds of Indigo flights in recent days caused huge inconvenience to lakhs of airline passengers. The minist

J&K parties slam BJP for discussing 'non-issue' even as flyers suffer

Political leaders express concern that Parliament is debating Vande Mataram instead of addressing critical issues. They argue that focusing on sy

Team From WB, ADB Makes Field Visits in Capital Region

Officials assess traffic flow, road planning, BRT integration and welfare measures in region

Meitei MLA walks into Kuki villages seeking peace

A Meitei MLA visited Kuki villages in Manipur, marking a significant step towards peace. Yumnam Khemchand Singh interacted with villagers and tho

Explain Kashmir book ban, HC tells LG admin, Centre

The Jammu and Kashmir High Court has granted the administration and the Centre three months to respond to petitions challenging a ban on 25 Kashm

Modi's Oman visit next week to boost relations with oldest Gulf partner

Next week, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will touch down in Oman, a move set to fortify India's longstanding strategic alliance in West Asia. The

Training aircraft crashes after hitting electricity wireline in MPs Seoni district

BHOPAL: A training aircraft crashed after hitting a 33 KV electricity wire line in Madhya Pradeshs Seoni district on Monday evening. The instruct

Strict action against IndiGo to set example: Govt

New Delhi, Dec 8: The government plans to take strict action against IndiGo to set an example for airlines that violate regulations, the Civil Av

Parliament Watch: PSBs write off 6.15 L cr loans; 25 CPSEs to shut; New I-T forms soon

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that a new health and security cess on pan masala will not disrupt GST collections, instead creating a

UK Care Home Agency Owner Jailed For Illegally Hiring Indians

A director of a care home agency based in south-east England has been jailed for two-and-a-half years after being found guilty of repeatedly empl

Army stresses consistent approach in anti-terror ops

Jammu Tawi, Dec 8 : General Officer Commanding of Armys White Knight Corps Lt Gen P K Mishra passed the directions during his visit to Gandoh in

Delay in Death Certificates Worry Madina Accident Victims Kin

A death certificate is the most important document for the relatives to claim compensation amounts or for any property-related issues.

Humayun Kabir's Mosque Fundraiser Floods Namesake MLA With 200 Calls

As one Humayun Kabir laid the foundation of a Babri Masjid-style mosque in Murshidabad, while another, 200 km away in Paschim Medinipore's Debra,

Detained Chinese nationals phone sent for forensic exam

Srinagar, Dec 8: The mobile phone of a 29-year-old Chinese national, detained in Srinagar for violating visa conditions, has been sent for detail

Supreme Court moves to curb court remarks that hurt victims

The Supreme Court is considering guidelines to prevent victims of sexual offenses from facing prejudice due to insensitive court remarks. Chief J

AP CM Naidu Says Hes Bringing AP Economy Back on Track

We are helping the state have rapid development in all sectors, Naidu claimed.

Landman Season 2 Episode 5 release date, time, schedule, Episode 4 ending and recap explained: Global release timings, how to watch

Landman Season 2 Episode 5 release date, time, schedule, Episode 4 ending and recap explained explores the full release details, global timings,

2 drone operators held for violating no-fly rules

Srinagar, Dec 8 : Following a probe into unauthorised movement of a drone during the Amarnath Yatra this year, the police have apprehended two yo

AP Drugs Control Department To Have 27 New Offices

The department is constructing 27 new office buildings -- for joint directors, deputy directors, assistant directors, and drugs inspectors across

Kurnool: Closed Santosh Nagar Junction Turns Deadly

The main problem is the absence of an underpass in the locality. Residents of the area in and around Santosh Nagar have been provided with an und

Chargesheet Filed Against AAP's Satyendar Jain In Sewage Plant Case

The Enforcement Directorate has filed a chargesheet against AAP leader Satyendar Jain and 13 others under the anti-money laundering law in connec

Letters to The Editor December 9, 2025

IMF Lists UPI As World's Largest Real-Time Payment System

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has recognised India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) as the world's largest retail fast-payment system b

'Ready To Work With India, Russia': China On Putin's Delhi Visit

China reacted positively to Putin's visit to India, framing the three countries as an important part of the Global South and saying that sound tr

Lowes shoppers score automatic payouts in $12.5 million paint settlement are you eligible?

Lowes agreed to a $12.5 million paint settlement after questions were raised about lead safety during home repairs. The case focuses on old homes

13,989 pilots employed by 6 major domestic airlines: Govt

Mumbai: Six major domestic airlines have employed 13,989 pilots, with Air India and its low-cost arm, Air India Express, having 6,350 and 1,592 p

Transforming Jammu into a Modern City in PMs focus: LG

Lays foundation for 350 houses worth Rs 35 crore Jammu Tawi, Dec 8: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said that Prime Minister Narendra

Bhajan Lal Sharma firms up his grip

The Rajasthan Chief Minister has consolidated his position with decisive actions

Chinese national released; cops find immigration violations by hotels, homestays, houseboats

A Chinese national was questioned for visa violations after travelling to J&K and Ladakh without permission. Meanwhile, authorities discovered mu

100 abducted Nigerian children handed over to state officials

The children many wearing football jerseys and girls in long robes were driven to the Niger State Government House in white buses escorted by a

Prudent action: On RBI interest rate cuts

The RBI needs to be ready for a quick policy pivot as it cuts rates

India Condemns Pakistan's Attacks On Afghanistan That Killed Civilians

India on Monday condemned Pakistan's fresh attacks on Afghanistan that killed several civilians.