3rd UTT J&K UT Table Tennis Ranking Cship begins

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 15: The 3rd UTT J&K UT Table Tennis Ranking Championships 2025-26 began today with a grand opening cere

Jammu: From Jambu-Nagar to the Gateway of North India A Journey through Time

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Historic Cities Series 2025

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Iran looks to BRICS countries to use cryptos to help it bypass sanctions

Basohli The Soul of Jammus Cultural Landscape

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Knowledge without Boundaries A Reflective Inquiry

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The Silent Strength of a Soldiers Wife

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Eyes in the Night Sky

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5 Basic Truths of Bhagavad Gita

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Love for the stars

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Dr Jitendra leads Unity March commemorating Patel, pays obeisance to Birsa Munda

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5 killed in road mishap at Budgam

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LG chairs high-level meeting, orders probe into PS blast

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Lone breadwinner in family, tailor killed in Nowgam PS blast

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Army Cdr NC reviews ops preparedness of troops

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ADC Jammu inaugurates 69th NSG U-19 Girls Taekwondo Cship

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 15: The Department of Youth Services and Sports (DYSS), Jammu & Kashmir, has been lauded for its except

Govt announces Rs 10 lakh ex-gratia for deceased

Omar expresses grief Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Nov 15: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today expressed deep sorrow and grief over the tragic

Kaach Maach The Green Treasure of Traditional Medicine

Prof (Dr) Vikas Sharma, Nancy Vohra vikas.skuast@gmail.com Solanum nigrum also known as black nightshade in local dialects of Jammu and Kashmir,

Satish Sharma inaugurates, inspects key development projects

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 15: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Information Technology, Transport, Youth Services &

The vanishing art of listening

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Stock markets end week on strong note as NDA secures landmark win in Bihar

MUMBAI, Nov 15: Indian equity markets ended the week on a strong note, with benchmark indices gaining on the resolution of the US government shut

Bihar election results: In 35 seats, Prashant Kishor's party tally more than win margin

Gold breaks weekly losing streak but falls after US govt shutdown ends

NEW DELHI, Nov 15: The price of 24-carat gold (10 grams) surged by Rs 4,694 over the week, supported by safe haven buying and decline in dollar,

India smell win after 15 wkts tumble on Day 2 at Eden

Jadeja takes four as South Africa slump to 93/7, lead India by 63 runs Kolkata, Nov 15: The nightmare of facing Ravindra Jadeja on an Eden Garden

Tata Motors unveils new Sierra to take on mid-size SUV rivals

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Didnt expect wicket to deteriorate so quickly: Morkel

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The writers predicament

In these fraught times, they should balance courage with caution, purpose with prudence

Shri Ram Universal School organises Annual Sports Day

Excelsior Sports Correspondent SAMBA, Nov 15: The Shri Ram Universal School celebrated its Annual Sports Day, Shri Khel 2025, with great enthusi

Race Against Time: UN Warns World is Failing to Meet 2030 Development Goals

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Double-engine government ensures security, dignity, self-reliance of tribal communities, says Uttar Pradesh CM

Armys Sapta Shakti Command conducts large-scale combat exercise in Thar Desert

JAIPUR, Nov 15: The Indian Armys Sapta Shakti Command has conducted a large-scale combat exercise at the Mahajan Field Firing Range in the Thar D

Maruti recalls 39,506 Grand Vitara units to fix faulty fuel indicator part

NEW DELHI, Nov 15: Maruti Suzuki India is recalling 39,506 units of Grand Vitara to replace faulty fuel indicator part. The company is recalling

3 Irrigation Deptt employees held as police crack Ring Road burning case

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 15: Jammu and Kashmir Police have solved the case of a man found burning near the Ring Road in the Kotli Mian

Seminar on Emerging Fields in Education Research held at MIER

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 15: A two-day seminar on Emerging Fields in Education Research: Shaping Future Directions with NEP 2020 was or

Free medical camp organized

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DC Baramulla chairs District Road Safety Committee meeting

Excelsior Correspondent BARAMULLA, Nov 15: Deputy Commissioner Baramulla Minga Sherpa today chaired a meeting of the District Road Safety Committ

Suspected wartime bomb found at Hong Kong airport construction site, 900 evacuated

A suspected World War II bomb, measuring 30 cm by 7 cm, was discovered at a Hong Kong construction site near the airport on November 15, 2025. Au

Mont-de-Marsan: India joins France for 'Garuda' air exercise today; move to bolster strategic partnership

Romancing the book

It offers not just stories but also a sense of comfort, identity, and emotional resonance

All that matters is showing up

This obsession with attendance raises an uncomfortable question: has education become so uninspiring that students come to calls only because the

Three more detained in Delhi blast case; two FIRs lodged against Al-Falah University

The fresh detentions and criminal cases come amid an escalating multi-agency probe into the blast that claimed 13 lives and the activities of i

Two FIRs filed against Al-Falah University for cheating and forgery

Ex-JNTU VC Dayaratnam Passes Away

Dayaratnam wrote 10 textbooks and more than 100 research papers on tall buildings, bridges, power stations and distressed structures.

Jadeja completes 4,000 Test runs, enters elite all-round club

In 88 tests, Jadeja has scored 4,001 runs at an average of 38.84, with six centuries and 27 fifties, and a best score of 175*

Inquiry panel exposes failings in power sector

Power overhaul mandated in state By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Nov 15: A scathing report by an Independent Inquiry Committee has brought to light sig

Bwood gives Kamini Kaushals funeral a miss

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Groups seize illegally extracted minerals; mining fears grip SGH

From Our Correspondent CHOKPOT (SGH), Nov 15: Concerns over unscientific mining in the Pharomgre area under Chokpot in South Garo Hills (SGH) con

Dubai building named after SRK

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Chief Minister Conrad Sangma dons a Japanese attire during a visit to the Japan Arena at Wards Lake on the sidelines of Cherry Blossom Festival

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Turning threads

The Mafatlal group, once a textile behemoth, went into survival mode at the turn of the 21st century. Now, with the fifth generation at the helm,

Lokesh Holds Key Meetings in Visakhapatnam

Lokesh met with Jeremy Jurgens, Managing Director of the World Economic Forum Center for Frontier Technologies, to discuss collaboration in green

Six Arrested in Madanapalle Illegal Kidney Transplant Case

According to Madanapalle DSP S. Mahendra, on 9 November 2025, an illegal kidney transplant was allegedly conducted at Global Multi-Speciality Hos

29 Tribal Welfare School Students Fall Ill After Meal in ASR District

The school, which accommodates 210 students in its hostels, was visited by local authorities, including Chintapalli ATDWVO Jaya Nagalakshmi, who

Dogs 10,000 yrs ago roamed with bands of humans, came in all shapes and sizes

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Shillong MP highlights misuse of tribal land by outside elements

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Nov 15: Shillong MP Ricky AJ Syngkon has highlighted the misuse of tribal land by outside elements exploiting loopholes

Tourism Gets Huge Investment at CII Summit

Minister Durgesh said that AP has a vast coastline of 1053 km, and the beauty of the coastline is the main asset of AP.

Members of SPARK celebrate Childrens Day with kids on Friday

Members of SPARK celebrate Childrens Day with kids on Friday. As part of Child Safety Week, the organisation will also hold week-long programmes

Bihar elections: Congress's vote chori campaign failed, Nitishs women focus worked, says Omar Abdullah

PM virtually lays base for EMRS in SWGH village

From Our Correspondent AMPATI, Nov 15: Furthering the Centres commitment to providing quality education for tribal children, Prime Minister Naren

Tree-Planting Drive Held in Nellore Under Swachh AndhraSwarnandhra Initiative

Earlier in the day, students at V.R. Municipal School took a Swachhata Hi Seva pledge, where commissioner Nandan encouraged them to practise good

TG Eyes 150 Getaway Spots For Weekend Tourism

Jayesh Ranjan, special chief secretary for tourism, attended as the chief guest. He said weekend travel has become one of Telanganas most promisi

Meghalaya chefs culinary skills grab eyeballs at Cherry Blossom Festival

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Nov 15: The Cherry Blossom Festival at Wards Lake is already a visual delightbut this year, its the aromatic charms of

9 killed, 30 injured in accidental explosion at Nowgam police station

NEIGRIHMS eyes improved kidney stone treatment with inauguration of new equipment

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Nov 15: In a bid to provide the best medical care to patients in the Northeastern region, NEIGRIHMS on Saturday inaugur

Hyderabad: Youth Critical After Quacks' Surgery

Rajinikanth, a resident of Chintanekonda, underwent the procedure on November 13. The surgery was performed by Kousalya, an elderly woman, and Ch

TG Revises Fee For Fancy Numbers

Applications must be filed online between 8 am and 1 pm. Offices will no longer accept requests in person. When two or more applicants seek the s

Jubilee Hills Loss Just a Technical Defeat: KTR

KTR alleged that large-scale voter fraud and abuse of power by the ruling party took place during the bypoll, and the complete silence of the Ele

Activists Question GHMC Dog Drive

Vasanthi Vadi, president of People for Animals Hyderabad and Secunderabad, said clarity is also needed on where removed dogs are being kept. ABC

How Pacific nations plan to run on 100% renewables

Picture dusk falling somewhere in the Solomon Islands. A fishers skiff glides home using a whisper-quiet electric outboard motor. In the Cook Isl

Where Children Become Changemakers

Esha Chaudhuri traces the footsteps of young trailblazers transforming their community through action for a brighter tomorrow. The oldest and fon

Karimnagar: 4 Robbers in Police Uniforms Held; Gold, Silver Seized

The police seized 115.4 grams of gold ornaments, 472 grams of silver items, 10,000 in cash, handcuffs, sweaters with fake police logos, gloves, a

Hyderabad: Private Buses Warned over Commercial Luggage

Ramesh said enforcement drives will continue round the clock and checks will be intensified at identified spots. He urged private bus operators t

Educational system prevailing in schools till mid eighties

Shiv Kumar Padha padha.shiv@gmail.com According to Ravinder nath Tagore, Education is a process of finding ultimate truth and enabling the mind t

Andhra Pradesh Releases First State-Level Quantum Policy

To accelerate development, the state is offering substantial incentives, including up to 50 per cent capital subsidies for initial projects and 1

Why was there a tech glitch at Delhi airport? | Explained

Why did the Automatic Message Switching System fail? What happens when theres a technical failure? How many flights did the November 6 incident a

Tension Prevails in Hindupur After TD Cadres Attack YSRC Office

They also attacked partycadres who were at the office in a protest against YSRC incharge Deepikas husband K Venugopal Reddy reportedly abusing ML

Date For Local polls On Monday

At the core of Mondays agenda is the long-pending issue of local body elections, which have been delayed in different tiers for nearly two years.

Nepal, Russian Delegations Explore New Trade Corridors

Anil Kumar Sinha visited the port along with senior officials, including Joint Secretary Bipeen Acharya and Tarka Raj Bhatta, an undersecretary f

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Hyderabad man escapes Myanmar scam hub

Following the complaint, TGCSB officials registered a case under the relevant sections, including Section 66D of the Information Technology Act,

Al-Falah University Under Scanner As Delhi Blast Trail Expands

The Crime Branch has registered two cases of cheating and forgery against the university after the UGC and NAAC reported major irregularities in

HC Takes Up Pleas On Gadwal Land

The government pleader sought time to file a response.

The Field Marshals nation

The Constitutional Amendment formalises the militarys dominance under Field Marshal Asim Munir, granting him lifelong authority and immunity; the

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Compliments to the filmmaker for getting his crew and cast in perfect positions.

Survey finds half of Gen Z lack financial literacy: Struggling with crypto, inflation & budgeting - heres how to improve

Gen Z financial literacy: Gen Z faces significant financial literacy gaps, struggling with concepts like cryptocurrency and inflation, a recent s

'People rejected poison of caste division': PM Modi on Bihar election results

The ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Bihar swept the polls, winning 202 of 243 seats. In Bihar, during public events, land was illega

HC upholds conviction of man, son for burning wife alive

HYDRAA Assures Residents No Action On Old Homes

They said many of these homes had been standing for over 30 years.