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Telangana Gram Panchayat 2nd Phase: Polling Underway

Over 57 lakh voters to decide fate of 3,911 sarpanches and 29,917 ward members; counting to begin this afternoon

Going To Run, Love You: US Student's Chilling Text To Mother Amid Gunfire

A student at Brown University in the United States, where a shooting happened on Saturday, texted his mother that he was barricading himself insi

States challenge Donald Trump move to impose steep new H-1B visa fee

The H-1B programme, a cornerstone of the US skilled-immigration system and heavily used by Indian professionals, allows employers to hire highly

England artist sets new record with microscopic smiley face sculpture

Micro-artist David Lindon from England created a tiny sculpture called The Yellow Smiley Face, breaking his own world record for the smallest scu

Google's New Feature Turns Any Headphone Into Real-Time Translation Device

Google's new feature ensures that any pair of headphones can be turned into a real-time, one-way translation device.

EC demands extra security as unrest grips Bangladesh afresh

The Election commission demanded an additional escort vehicle for the CEC, while one such police escort with a vehicle was currently in place for

Two die by suicide in Bengal amid alleged fear over SIR process

Kolkata: Two persons died by suicide within a span of 24 hours in West Bengals Malda district, allegedly triggered by fear and anxiety linked to

A list of deadly shootings on college campuses in the U.S.

The latest shooting on a college campus in the U.S. unfolded Saturday at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island

DDA Releases Admit Cards For 1732 Junior Engineer And Other Vacancies With Exam Dates

Candidates can download DDA admit cards at dda.gov.in by entering their application number and birth date. Admit cards contain exam details and m

Supreme Court seeks Centre, state governments response on petition to address farm distress

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court recently directed the Additional Solicitor General (ASG) to file within four weeks a comprehensive report with regar

Brown university shooting kills two; Trump calls it a terrible thing, urges prayers

Brown Shooting Renews Focus on Deadly U.S. Campus Attacks

The shooting occurred on a Saturday afternoon in a campus building with final exams underway

Brown University Shooting: At least 2 killed and eight injured; active shooter alert issued

A gunfire at Brown University's Barus & Holley Engineering Building claimed lives of at least two people and left eight others injured on Saturda

Even February 10 DGCA deadline impossible to meet, say experts

NEW DELHI: With the Civil Aviation Ministry giving IndiGo an exemption till February 10, 2026, to implement the revised crew rostering rules, wil

Scientists Baffled As Killer Whales And Dolphins Work Together To Hunt Prey

Scientists observed orcas and white-sided dolphins collaboratively hunting salmon off British Columbia, marking a rare example of interspecies co

Temple collapse in South Africa: Death toll climbs to four; rescue ops suspended due to weather

A statement by the eThekwini municipality said that the temple construction was being done without approved plans, suggesting that it had been an

Experts call for shaping inclusive markets for small farmers to enhance livelihood security

The two-day conference, titled Food systems transformation: From ecological farms to fair markets, was organised by Banswara-based voluntary grou

Delhi-NCR pollution levels turns 'severe+', AQI nears 500 in Anand Vihar, Rohini, Bawana, Ashok Vihar; GRAP 4 in place

The AQI in Delhi has reached 462, with areas like Wazirpur, Anand Vihar, Ashok Vihar, and Jahangirpuri recording hazardous levels close to 500, a

Fighting Rages on Thai-Cambodian Border Despite Trump's Ceasefire Claim

The latest large-scale fighting was set off by a skirmish on Dec. 7 that wounded two Thai soldiers and derailed a ceasefire promoted by Trump tha

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Thick Smog Blankets Delhi, Low Visibility At Airport, Air Quality Severe

All 40 monitoring stations in Delhi show 'red', meaning AQI in the 'severe' category. Rohini in North West Delhi recorded AQI of 499, followed by

2 Killed, 8 Injured In Shooting During Final Exams At Brown University

At least two people were killed and eight others were injured after a shooter dressed in black opened fire at Brown University on Saturday. The s

Trump Vows Retaliation After ISIS Attack Kills Three Americans in Syria

The attack on U.S. troops in Syria was the first with fatalities since the fall of President Bashar Assad a year ago

Trump pledges retaliation after 3 Americans are killed in Syria attack that the US blames on IS

Two American soldiers and one civilian died in a Syrian attack. President Donald Trump vowed severe retaliation against the Islamic State group.

Morning Digest: Toughest anti-pollution measures imposed as air quality worsens in Delhi; Israel says it has killed top Hamas commander in Gaza, and more

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Two Killed, 8 Wounded in Shooting at Brown University

The suspect was a male in dark clothing who was last seen leaving an engineering building where the attack happened

How mangroves cells helps plants survive in saltwater

Scientists found that mangroves show a range of physiological strategies to tolerate the low osmotic potentials associated with saltwater

E-challan fine recovery down in 2024, says govt

CDC abandons science in its new advice about vaccines and autism

The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has revised its long-standing guidance about vaccines and autism. The guidance

Why tensions between China, Japan unlikely to be resolved soon

Though China and Japan are experienced in dealing with diplomatic crises, relations between the two neighbours appear to have reached a new low.

Government schools will be opened in seized properties of Lalu Prasad, says Samrat Choudhary

In the recently held Assembly elections for which results were announced on November 14, the NDA had won 202 seats out of total 243-state assembl

With Nvidias second-best AI chips headed for China, US shifts priorities from security to trade

This week, US President Donald Trump approved previously banned exports of Nvidias powerful H200 artificial intelligence (AI) chips to China. In

Attention firmly on Gill, Surya as T20I action shifts to Dharamsala

India take on confident Proteas in 3rd T20I today with series tied at 1-1 DharamsHala, Dec 13: The countdown to save his place in the playing XI

Meghalaya-o JJM scheme chusokna mankujaenga

SHILLONG: Meghalaya-o Jal Jeevan Mission-ni contractor-rang uamangni mana nangnigipa kror 700 tangkako sorkarini watako nichake dongengon adoko s

Minority Regional Council-na dabianiko ACHIK jegala

SHILLONG: Garo Hills-o chongipa jatrangna gesa Minority Regional Council-ko bikote onchina dabienganiko Achik Conscious Holistically Integrated K

Right to Disconnect Bill rekindles worklife boundary debate

A private member's bill in India proposes a Right to Disconnect, empowering employees to ignore work communications outside office hours. While u

Isai Natya Nataka Vizha inaugurated in Chennai

Mohan Sreenivas, president of Narada Gana Sabha said, the sabha has been instrumental in introducing several artists to the audience in Chennai.

Mukti brings a musical evening to support persons with disabilities

Shiv Kumar Goenka, event chair, said that the funds raised this year would help provide livelihood support to over 2000 persons and prosthetic li

CMRL yet to finish work to set up additional escalators

Commuters demand that CMRL erect more escalators at some stations of the phase I network; officials say delays occur because work is being done o

A memorable first day

The first day at school or college, or the first time one leaves home stays fresh in memory

Bowlers emulate batters brilliance as J&K hands Meghalaya crushing innings defeat

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 13: Emulating their batters, the bowling duo of Jammu and Kashmir led by Rajveer Singh and Sanil Singh

CS visits mini-township Jagti; distributes sanction, allotment orders

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 13: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo today visited the mini-township Jagti Nagrota to inspect development works bes

Dr Jitendra addresses Delhi Industry leaders, announces Govt funding support for private sector

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Dec 13 : Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh today descr

Introduction of LHB coaches in Sabarmati-Jammu Express

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 13: For more safety and comfort of its passengers, Jammu division of Northern Railway has decided to replace t

Amit gives CLT formula for fast track economic growth

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Dec 13: Director Census Operations (DCO) & Director Citizen Registration (DCR) for Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh,

Massive transformation in J&Ks health sector post 2019: LG

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Dec 13: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today said that the health infrastructure in Jammu and Kashmir has unde

Convocation of DIT University held

Excelsior Correspondent DEHRADUN, Dec 13: The 9th Convocation ceremony of DIT University, Dehradun, was held here today for awarding the degrees.

Allen scholarship admission test for new session on Dec 21

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 13: The admission process for the academic session 2026-27 at ALLEN Career Institute has commenced for aspiran

LG releases Hindi poetry book

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Dec 13: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today released the Hindi poetry book Hindora by noted writer Dr. Satish

Beeps, weeps, and hope

When life edges back toward normalcy, joy ripples through the ICU

3I/ATLAS releases new molecules into space when it heats up? Here's complete truth as interstellar comet continues to shock experts

3I/ATLAS releases new molecules into space when it heats up? Astronomers studying the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS report changes in brightness an

Menace of trolling

Outrage sells, and algorithms reward it. Yet, lawmakers remain blind, and platform moderators stay indifferent

Ive become used to baseless hate: Prajakta Koli

Prajakta Koli says she has learned to handle negativity and baseless hate over her 11-year journey as a content creator and now an actor, while s

District Jammu Kickboxing Cship concludes

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 13: The 8th District Jammu Kickboxing Championship, organized by the Jammu District Kickboxing Associat

Srinagar emerges Champion in U-17 Boys UT Level Softball Tourney

Excelsior Sports Correspondent KATRA, Dec 13: Department of Youth Services & Sports (DYSS), Reasi successfully concluded the U-17 Inter-District

Police respond to reported shooting at Brown University in Rhode Island

Police say there are multiple victims who have been shot after active shooter reported at Brown University

JPS Pre-Primary wing celebrates Annual Sports Day

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 13: The Pre-Primary wing of Jodhamal Public School celebrated its Annual Sports Day with great zeal and

Udhampur hosts action-packed Day 2 of Inter-District Cricket Tourney

Excelsior Sports Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Dec 13: Department of Youth Services & Sports, Udhampur, today successfully conducted the second day of

SRK, AbRam share iconic moment with Messi in Kolkata

In a rare and star-studded moment, Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan met football legend Lionel Messi on Saturday in Kolkata, marking one of the

Nirmohi Documents Saraz

Ashok Sharma ashoksharma23may@gmail.com Name of the Book:Saraz- Lok Aur Parampara Author: Prof Shiv Nirmohi Publisher: Sahitya Sangam Publication

The Mask actor Peter Green passes away at 60

Peter Greene, best known for his roles in Pulp Fiction and The Mask, has passed away. He was 60. The actor was found dead in his Lower East Side

Kareena Kapoor Khan at an event, in Vikhroli in Mumbai

Kareena Kapoor Khan at an event, in Vikhroli in Mumbai, on Friday. (PTI)

Outsourcing Committees Without Outcomes

For nearly four years, a series of committee reshuffles, expanded memberships, altered chairmanships and repeated government orders have failed t

SHRD Public School holds Annual Day function

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 13: Sant Hare Ram Dass (SHRD) Public School celebrated its 9th Annual Day function with great enthusiasm and c

Sonakshi, her husband advocate for social media ban for kids

Bollywood couple Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal spoke in favour of social media ban for kids in India, following the footsteps of Australia. Dur

First Rohingya film Lost Land wins Best Film Award at Red Sea Intl Film Fest

Japanese filmmaker Akio Fujimotos Lost Land the first feature film shot entirely in the Rohingya language has bagged the Best Film Award at the

Danakgre Akingni aarangko sorkari kangdraenga ine Bernard matnanga

TURA: Tura-ni Danakgre Akingo donggipa aarangko adok sorkari, akangdrana jotton kaenga ine Tura-ni MDC aro BJP-ni state vice president Bernard N

Actor Ibrahim Ali Khan during the Mini X Esquire India event in Mumbai

Actor Ibrahim Ali Khan during the Mini X Esquire India event in Mumbai, on Friday. (PTI)

Nifty 50, Nifty Midcap 150 emerge as top indices in Nov, says report

New Delhi, Dec 13: Nifty 50 and Nifty Midcap 150 emerged as best-performing indices in November, with a growth of 1.87 per cent and 1.59 per cent

Rediscovering joy beyond the screen

Laughter with friends lingers longer than laughter at a meme; a handwritten note feels warmer than a birthday text

Admn committed to dismantle remnants of terror ecosystem: LG

Construction work of houses destroyed in shelling to start from April Fayaz Bukhari SRINAGAR, Dec 13: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today said

Justice after over 25 years: Pakeeza, Rozy; kin of two SPOs get job letters

Tale of terror victims; father killed, mother remarried Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Dec 13: With handing over of appointment letters by Lieutenant Gove

Claims of normalcy in J&K cant be made while key resorts remain shut: Omar

Half of Gulmarg, Pahalgam remain closed Irfan Tramboo Srinagar, Dec 13: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today termed the continued closure of touris

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Only a fraction of Ladakh UTs vast solar potential harnessed so far

J&Ks installed solar power capacity stands at 74.49 MW *Parliament Panel expresses concern over imbalance Mohinder Verma JAMMU, Dec 13: A Parliam

Surrendered terrorists replace those who gave land for project

Row over Ratle project retrenchments Sanjeev K Sharma JAMMU, Dec 13: Retrenchment of 230 workers, engaging controversial contractors and a HR off

Omar-led Govt fails to get NC founders birth anniversary, July 13 holidays restored

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Dec 13: The J&K Government released the list of official holidays for the calendar year 2026, once again exclud

Goyal appointed as CIC

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Dec 13: Former Law Secretary Raj Kumar Goyal has been appointed as the head of the Central Information Commissi

The generation that forgot to rest

People struggle to relax because scrolling has become a habit, leading to sleepless nights

The joy of accomplishment

Real success is not measured by speed or status, but by purpose. Its about working towards something that gives meaning

Balancing high tech and high touch

Successful leaders strike the right balance between technology and personal interaction

Tyler Robinson did not act alone or pull the trigger to kill Charlie Kirk? Candace Owens makes shocking claims again

Tyler Robinson did not act alone or pull the trigger to kill Charlie Kirk? Candace Owens shares what she believes on social media. The case conti

For better and for verse

Poetry is not for those weak in art or faint of heart

Retired IAF man held in Assam, 4 arrested in Arunachal for spying

Atal Dealt Firmly With Terror Attacks, Says Madhav

Madhav said Vajpayee was a leader who connected with all sections of society and believed in unity beyond barriers. He noted that with L. K. Adva

754 Tura households receive periodic lease docs after decades of uncertainty

From Our Correspondent TURA, Dec 13: Eight localities in Tura town, comprising 754 households, were overwhelmed with tears of joy on Friday as th

2,500 Acres To Be Acquired In Phases For Amaravati Capital Needs

On road alignment in Mandadam village, he said two alternatives were examined and, based on farmers views and the MLAs suggestions, Option1 was f

Winter Tales ends with fashion, crafts and cultural celebrations

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 13: Winter Tales 2025 concluded on Saturday, drawing the curtain on a three-day showcase that brought together arti

UN chief says six peacekeepers killed in drone strike on a UN facility in Sudan

Eight other peacekeepers were wounded in the strike; all the victims are Bangladeshi nationals, serving in the UN Interim Security Force for Abye

Naidu, Pawan To Inaugurate 36th Vijayawada Book Festival

Vijayawada Book Festival Society (VBFS) president T. Manohar Naidu and secretary K. Lakshmaiah said the upcoming edition would be the largest so