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Former Union Minister Suresh Kalmadi Passes Away

He had served as Union Minister of State for Railways and was a former president of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA)

Serious irregularities in Assam draft electoral roll after Special Revision, claims Cong

Guwahati: Assams Leader of Opposition Debabrata Saikia wrote to Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, alleging serious irregularities in the

Strong 6.2-magnitude earthquake rocks Japan; no major damage reported

The JMA said that the same region was hit soon afterwards by smaller quakes with magnitudes of 4.5, 5.1, 3.8 and 5.4, also with no tsunami alerts

Quote of the day by Dalai Lama: 'Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from...'

Quote of the day by Dalai Lama: Dalai Lamas words highlight that happiness is not something we find outside ourselves, but something we cultivate

Suresh Kalmadi, former minister and 2010 Commonwealth Games chairman, passes away after prolonged illness

Suresh Kalmadi News: Former Union Minister and senior Congress leader Suresh Kalmadi passed away at the age of 81 in Pune early Tuesday morning a

Suresh Kalmadi, former Union Minister and senior Congress leader, passes away at 81

Former Pune MP and senior Congress leader Suresh Kalmadi, known for his political influence and role in sports administration, passed away at 81.

Father Kills Two Children, Attempts Suicide in Narayanpet

Accused allegedly murdered his children over marital dispute; currently undergoing treatment at Mahabubnagar Government Hospital

Oil, Election And In-Charge: Trump Reveals His Plan For Venezuela's Future

US President Donald Trump said the United States is not at war with Venezuela and will not push for elections there in the near term. days after

Venezuela's Nobel winner Machado says she hasn't spoken to Trump since October

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has not spoken to U.S. President Donald Trump since October 2025, she said. Machado welcomed U.

Tamil Hits Every AR Rahman Fan Should Know

Making his National Award-winning debut as a composer with Mani Ratnams Roja, AR Rahman breathed new life into the industry. T

Trump says US not at war with Venezuela, rules out early polls

Washington: US President Donald Trump said the United States is not at war with Venezuela and will not push for elections there in the near term,

Australian Open winners to get $2.79mn as prize money hits new high

The tournament gets under way at Melbourne Park on January 18, with Jannik Sinner and Madison Keys defending their titles

Shots Fired Near Venezuela Presidential Palace After Delcy Rodriquez Sworn In

Unidentified drones flew over the Miraflores palace in central Caracas and security forces opened fire in response around 8 pm, the source said,

India inaugurates worlds only 2nd such lab for testing & calibration of air pollution equipment, will curb dependence on imported machines

India has launched its second National Environmental Standard Laboratory, aiming to boost domestic air pollution monitoring equipment and reduce

Former Union Minister and Congress leader Suresh Kalmadi passes away

Suresh Kalmadi had served as Union Minister of State for Railways and was a former president of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA)

Quote of the day by Mahatma Gandhi: 'Our greatest ability as humans is not to change'

Mahatma Gandhi, India's Father of the Nation, taught that real change starts within. His life proved inner transformation alters history. Gandhi

Mahhi Vij shares FIRST PHOTO with Jay Bhanushali after divorce, makes strong statement: 'Stop making it dirty like...'

Mahhi Vij and Jay Bhanushali have posed for the first time together after their separation announcement, and asked the media to stop misreporting

Stranger Things ninth episode coming tomorrow? All about Conformity Gate theory and Netflix's sci-fi series' ending theory explained

Social media is buzz with rumours that the ninth episode of Stranger Things might come on January 7, Wednesday. Stranger Things fans are confused

Kiara Advani gives sneak peek of daughter Saraayah, enjoys me-time magazine reading with her 'mini' version

Kiara Advani introduced her daughter to the glamorous side of her mumma, and enjoyed reading the magazine read with her 'mini version'.

Oppo A6 Pro 5G launched in India: Price, camera, battery, durability and key specifications

Oppo has launched the A6 Pro 5G in India. This new smartphone offers a large display and fast charging. It boasts high water and dust resistance,

Don't feel secure in sending our team to India, next step depends on ICC's response: BCB president

Bangladesh was scheduled to play three T20 World Cup matches in Kolkata and one in Mumbai

What remote-sensing reveals about plants, forests, and minerals from space

Remote-sensing technology allows engineers and scientists to map land, forests, water bodies, and minerals without physically touching the ground

Venezuela: Clashes, gunfire reported near presidential palace, security concerns rise in capital Caracas, here's what we know so far

Gunfire was reported near Venezuela's presidential palace in Caracas amid rising tensions, hours after Delcy Rodrguez was sworn in as interim pre

DAAME hosts alumni get-together in Jeddah

The Deccan Alumni Association of the Middle East (DAAME) organized its second alumni get-together in Jeddah on January 2, 2026, bringing together

Israel to introduce electronic tagging in West Bank

The decision allows security forces to install a technological monitoring device on individuals subject to an administrative order restricting th

US will receive USD 600 bn in tariffs: Trump

New York: President Donald Trump said on Monday that the US will be receiving more than USD 600 billion in tariffs, asserting that America is far

Bangladesh violence: Hindu factory owner shot dead by assailants, 6th murder in 18 days

Three assailants on a motorcycle, called him out from the ice factory, and took him to an alley and then shot him at close range in the head and

At least nine soldiers killed in ambush attack in Nigeria's Borno

An armoured vehicle was destroyed when the mine detonated, followed by sporadic gunfire from militants, source said

Butter chicken by Keralas kinaare

Is it economics that nudges regional restaurants in tourist hubs to play safe, and curate generic, uninspiring menus? Arent they destroying their

Central Africa Republic President Faustin Archange Touadra reelected, provisional results show

He won 76.15% of the votes, according to the provisional results the election authority released

Karnataka: Shivakumar congratulates Siddaramaiah for longest serving CM record

Deputy Chief Minister and Karnataka Congress President D.K. Shivakumar, a strong contender for the CMs post, on Monday, January 5, conveyed warm

Kartik Aaryan found love again? After Tu Meri Main Tera debacle, actor moves to Goa, netizens spot 'mystery girl', draw wild speculations

Netizens spotted similarities between Kartik Aaryan's vacay pic at Goa, with a UK model, Karina Kubiliute, speculating on dating rumours.

Indian nationals held in US cocaine trafficking case

Washington: Two Indian nationals have been arrested in the United States after authorities discovered more than 300 pounds of cocaine hidden insi

Donald Trump claims US will soon receive USD 600 billion in tariffs, criticises media outlets, says, 'America far stronger...'

Donald Trump claimed the US has collected over USD 600 billion from tariffs, calling them vital for economic and national security. As the Suprem

Gig workers strike; Former IRS officer-turned-artist

The Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union is one of the earliest statelevel unions working for the interests and rights of gig and platform wo

Telangana Dalit surgeon kills self due to rejection over caste by senior

Hyderabad: A 23-year-old Dalit house surgeon at the Government Medical College in Siddipet district of Telangana allegedly died by suicide after

Corporate boards need to play a more active role in shaping strategies: ISB study

Only 17% of board directors of Indian companies actively shape strategy, finds the study

From Roja to Peddi: How AR Rahman Changed the Sound of Indian Cinema

Over the last decade or so, ARR kept experimenting, even as trends shifted around him.

Man United Sack Ruben Amorim After Turbulent 14-Month Spell

The dismissal of the Portuguese follows growing tensions with Old Trafford bosses, including director of football Jason Wilcox, over recent days

Breaking news live updates: Reliance denies media report claiming that it received Russian oil at its Jamnagar refinery in the past three weeks

How Tredence is redefining enterprise AI with last-mile execution

From just a whiteboard idea in 2013 to serving Fortune 500 companies globally in 2025, San Jose-based Tredence has built its business around solv

Who Is Alvin Hellerstein, 92-Year-Old Judge Hearing Maduro's Case In New York

Alvin Hellerstein, the 92-year-old US judge handling the case against deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, has presided over a number of not

Auto ancillary rally gains steam as Uno Minda triggers fresh breakout

Talks to continue to resolve pay disparity issue, say secondary grade teachers

Trump Says Tariff Revenue Nears $600 Billion, US Stronger Than Ever

Reiterating his support for tariffs, Trump linked them to both economic strength and national security

Hindu Man Killed In Bangladesh, 2nd Such Incident In 24 Hours

A Hindu man working as a grocery store owner has allegedly been killed in Bangladesh, in what is a second such incident in the last 24 hours.

Greenland dismisses U.S. takeover fears amid Trumps remarks

U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly said the U.S. needs Greenland for defence

Social Security payments delayed this week: January 2026 schedule explained

Social Security payments are not arriving this week, but there is no problem or delay. The January 2026 payment schedule starts later because of

Hindu businessman fatally shot in the head by unidentified men in Bangladesh

The 38-year-old deceased, named Rana Pratap Bairagi, was a resident of Arua village in Keshabpur upazila of Jessore in Khulna Division

Good News for Uttar Pradesh residents: Ghaziabad to get new railway guard building with advanced features, here's all you need to know

The construction of the building is expected to be completed within the stipulated time frame, and it will provide a modern, safe, and convenient

Shots fired near Venezuela presidential palace after US captured Nicolas Maduro

Late Monday, gunfire erupted near Venezuela's presidential palace after unidentified drones were spotted. Security forces responded to the aerial

At least 35 people have been killed and 1,200 detained in Iran's economic protests

Iran's protests have claimed at least 35 lives, with over 1,200 arrests reported as demonstrations spread across the nation. Security forces have

Cuba Faces Uncertain Future After Maduros Ouster

The Trump administration has warned outright that toppling Maduro will help advance another decades-long goal: Dealing a blow to the Cuban govern

Cuba faces uncertain future after US topples Venezuelan leader Maduro

Cuba mourns 32 security officers killed in a US strike in Venezuela. The island nation's economy faces disaster as its closest ally, President Ni

At Least 35 Killed, 1,200 Detained in Iran's Economic Protests

The figure came from the US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency, which said more than 1,200 people have been detained in the protests

Morning Digest: Maduro pleads not guilty in U.S. court, says he is still Venezuelas President; India launches new e-Business visa for Chinese nationals, and more

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Iran's dual challenge: Unrest at home, threat of strikes from abroad

Iran faces a dual crisis of escalating domestic protests fueled by economic collapse and an external military threat from the U.S. and Israel. Th

Morning Brief Podcast: Blood for Barrels: Venezuela Seizure, New Oil Wars and the India Angle

Mob Behind 2020 JNU Attack Still Unknown; Faculty Body Slams Delhi Police

Jawaharlal Nehru University Teachers' Association (JNUTA) on Monday recalled the arbarous assault on students and faculty six years ago on this

Delcy Rodriguez formally sworn in as Venezuela's interim president

Venezuela's Vice President Delcy Rodriguez was sworn in as interim president on Monday following a U.S.-led military action that removed Presiden

Nvidia stock slips after CES 2026 as company introduces humanoid robots and self-driving AI

At CES 2026, Nvidia revealed new humanoid robots and self-driving AI technology. The company showed AI models to teach robots and help autonomous

Even Healthcare raises $20M, claims early break-even at first Bengaluru hospital

The funding will be used to scale Evens hospitals in Bengaluru, where it launched its first facility in May 2025, marking a shift from a membersh

US President Donald Trump warns India of additional tariffs on Russian oil trade

US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose additional tariffs on India if it continues to purchase oil from Russia, citing it as a reason

$770m Payday for Jamie Dimon, Heyday for Banks: US top bankers rake in big, thanks to Trump & Co

Bank chiefs are enjoying record earnings. Deregulation under Trump administration has eased rules for lenders. This, combined with falling intere

Andhra Pradesh attempting to steal Godavari water: Telangana

Telangana has moved the Supreme Court, accusing Andhra Pradesh of attempting to misappropriate its share of Godavari water through the Polavaram-

SCADA-based reservoir management system for Chennai reservoirs ready for commissioning

Once the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)-based decision support system is in place, the department will be able to remotely oper

Hydrogen tests basic physics more precisely after theory update

Modern experimental techniques can measure the gaps between the different energy levels of the H2 molecule with a relative accuracy of about one

FMGs to stage hunger protest in Chennai to put forward demands

G.R. Ravindranath, general secretary of DASE, said nearly 2,000 FMGs were waiting for Provisional Eligibility Certificates

Court Issues Summons To Shilpa Shetty's Husband Raj Kundra in Bitcoin Scam

A special PMLA court here on Monday issued summons to businessman Raj Kundra in the Bitcoin scam case after taking cognizance of the chargesheet

Rupee slips 4th session, closes at 90.30/USD

MUMBAI, Jan 5: The Indian rupee continued its downward trend for the fourth straight session on Monday, closing 10 paise lower at 90.30 against t

Nicolas Maduro pleads not guilty in New York court after US capture; Venezuelans react

Nicolas Maduro, the ousted leader of Venezuela, appeared in a New York court and pleaded not guilty. Venezuelans living in the U.S. shared mixed

Nearly 200 U.S. troops entered Caracas to seize Maduro: Pentagon chief Hegseth

It was the first time that a U.S. official had provided a figure for American forces who swooped into Caracas via helicopter as part of the stunn

Forest encroachment in state smacks of bureaucrat-squatter nexus: Supeme Court

The Supreme Court has strongly criticized the Uttarakhand government for its two-decade inaction against widespread forest land encroachment in R

Man Utd sack Amorim after 14 months in charge

Manchester, Jan 5: Ruben Amorim is out as coach of Manchester United after just 14 months in the job. The Premier League club announced on Monday

Who could be next Man Utd manager?

London, Jan 5: Manchester United have begun the process of appointing a new permanent manager following the dismissal of Ruben Amorim, just 14 mo

Napoli triumph over Lazio

Serie A Milan, Jan 5: Napoli recorded a comfortable 2-0 win at Lazio amid a chaotic finish to their Serie A match as the defending champion conti

Real Madrid forward Gonzalo Garca impresses with a hat trick

LALIGA Barcelona, Jan 5: Gonzalo Garca scored his first, second and third goals in La Liga for Real Madrid with his hat trick dominating a 5-1 ro

Nrisimhas residency

PSG defeat PFC 2-1

Ligue 1 Paris, Jan 5: Defending champion Paris Saint-Germain stayed one point behind surprise Ligue 1 leader Lens after beating Paris FC 2-1 in t

ICS delegation from Ladakh calls on LG Kavinder Gupta

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Jan 5: A delegation of the Intellectual Civil Society (ICS) from Ladakh, comprising prominent business leaders

Patanjali Yogpeeth celebrates 32nd Foundation Day

Excelsior Correspondent HARIDWAR, Jan 5: Patanjali Yogpeeth Trust here today celebrated its 32nd foundation day with enthusiasm. On this occasion

IIM Jammu hosts 15-day Nurturing Future Leadership Program

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 5: The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu today inaugurated the fifteenth batch of the Nurturing Futur

JK Bank facilitates swift settlement of insurance claims worth Rs 2.02 cr

Excelsior Correspondent KATHUA, Jan 5: J&K Bank has facilitated the expeditious settlement of insurance claims amounting to Rs 2.02 crore under i

Dr Jitendra inaugurates worlds second Environmental Benchmarks facility, worlds fifth Solar Calibration unit

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Jan 5: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, PMO, Department

India-Bangladesh Relations- Jaishankars Visit After Khaleda Zia

Prof. D. Mukherjee mukhopadhyay.dinabandhu@gmail.com The passing of Begum Khaleda Zia, former Prime Minister of Bangladesh and long-serving chair

MTC puts on hold shifting of buses from Broadway

Cong to launch MGNREGA Bachao Sangram: PCC Chief

Karra heads DCC presidents meet Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 5: JKPCC president, Tariq Hameed Karra today chaired a meeting of newly appoin

Foreign players exit clubs as ISL uncertainty grows

Kolkata, Jan 5: East Bengals Moroccan forward Hamid Ahadad has parted ways with the club, joining several foreign recruits leaving their respecti

Act as effective link between Govt, people: Sat to party men

BJP holds review meet of Kathua distt Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 5: Sat Sharma CA, president, J&K BJP and Member of Parliament (Rajya Sab

Chief Secy Ladakh interacts with JKAS Officers in Leh

Excelsior Correspondent LEH, Jan 5: The Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, today held an interactive session with J