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Pant says sorry for Test debacle against SA

New Delhi, Nov 27: Indias Test vice-captain Rishabh Pant has apologised for the teams shambolic performance in the 0-2 series loss to South Afric

S&P, Nasdaq, Dow Jones futures hold steady as tech pullback weighs on monthly gains; Nasdaq eyes end to seven-month winning streak amid holiday-shortened week

US stock futures indicated a quiet start to a holiday-shortened week after major indexes posted four consecutive days of gains. Despite a midweek

Gibbs advices India to shorten IPL and play more Tests

New Delhi, Nov 27: Indias latest Test setback has sparked a fresh wave of criticism, and at the forefront of that chorus is former South African

No tons from Indian batters in SA Tests, second-lowest average in any Test series

Guwahati, Nov 27: Indias batting frailties were laid bare once again as South Africa stormed to a crushing 408-run victory in the second Test at

India A lose by 65 runs against Afghanistan in U-19 Tri-series

Bengaluru, Nov 27: VK Vineeths fighting fifty went in vain as India A suffered a 65-run loss to Afghanistan in an inconsequential final league ma

Centre announces scheme to promote research in textiles

Union Minister of Textiles Giriraj Singh said the scheme will bring together research, data, and innovation to empower Indias textile sector and

Flick optimistic Barcelona can rebound in CL

Madrid, Nov 27: Hansi Flick says his Barcelona team must play with greater aggression now that it finds itself in a Champions League mini-slump.

Sebi introduces new incentive structure for mutual fund distributors

NEW DELHI, Nov 27: Markets regulator Sebi on Thursday introduced a new incentive structure for mutual fund distributors, whereby they will receiv

A book that brings alive the mangroves

Whispers of the Mangroves, a new book by Radhika Suri and Chetna Singh Kaith, pays homage to this misinterpreted, but very important ecosystem

JU clinches Bronze in Fencing at KIUG-2025

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 27: The University of Jammu added another feather to its cap by securing a Bronze Medal in Womens Sabre

Conference of police chiefs to focus on building next-level security grid: Amit Shah

NEW DELHI, Nov 27: The three-day All India Conference of Directors General/Inspectors General of Police in Chhattisgarhs Raipur will focus on bui

Shutters of Chennais three major reservoirs reopened in view of heavy rainfall from Cyclone Ditwah

HC dismisses pleas challenging show cause notice for return of LoC trade tax

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Nov 27: High Court dismissed a batch of petitions filed by trade firms challenging the show cause notice issued

Slot facing full-blown crisis at Liverpool after thrashing by PSV

Liverpool, Nov 27: Arne Slot was facing a full-blown crisis at Liverpool on Wednesday after the beleaguered English champion lost by a three-goal

Army Commander reviews security preparedness in Dras, Kargil

Excelsior Correspondent KARGIL, Nov 27: Lt Gen Pratik Sharma, Army Commander Northern Command, today visited the forward posts in Dras and Kargil

EPFO organises outreach programme Nidhi Aapke Nikat 2.0

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 27: The Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) today successfully conducted its flagship outreach initia

Barca midfielder Fermn Lpez out for 2 weeks with leg injury

Barcelona, Nov 27: Barcelona midfielder Fermn Lpez will be sidelined for two weeks with a leg injury, the Spanish club said Thursday. If that tim

MLP win opener; Langsning push past Mylliem Lum

By Our Reporter Shillong, Nov 27: Pynshailang Lyngdkhoi scored four goals as Meghalaya Police overturned a deficit to beat Umlyngka in Group A of

Parent's divorce must not split siblings: SC

The Supreme Court expressed deep concern over siblings being separated due to parental disputes, questioning why children should suffer. A bench

McLaren are right to let drivers race freely, says Verstappen

McLarens Lando Norris could secure the crown in Qatar on Sunday but has teammate Piastri and four-times world champion Verstappen chasing 24 poin

Batman and the Baavali: A documentary that showcases the nocturnal world of Bengalurus many bats

Roundglass Sustains latest film seeks to challenge widespread misinformation about bats and reveal the truth behind these misunderstood creatures

Inside the life of Rahmanullah Lakanwal, before he allegedly opened fire on National Guard Members, everything you need to know about his family and home

Rahmanullah Lakanwal, 29, an Afghan national who arrived in the US under Operation Allies Welcome, is accused of shooting two National Guard memb

Devotees demand urgent restoration of neglected Thiruneermalai temple tank

The tank is covered with thick layers of weeds and thorny shrubs line the steps leading to the water. Though the temple is a listed institution w

6.0 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Anchorage Area Of Alaska

A 6.0-magnitude earthquake rocked the Anchorage metropolitan area Thursday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

BBAJK conducts weigh-in for 26th Mr Jammu, Fitness Cship

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 27: The Body Builders Association Jammu and Kashmir (BBAJK) conducted the official weigh-in for partici

DM Bandipora chairs NCORD Committee Meeting

BANDIPORA, Nov 27: District Magistrate (DM) Bandipora, Indu Kanwal Chib here today chaired a meeting of the District-Level NCORD Committee to rev

DC Kulgam reviews RDD sector; stresses timely completion of works

KULGAM,Nov 27: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Athar Aamir Khan today chaired a comprehensive review meeting of the Rural Development Department

DC Srinagar inspects progress of work on construction of Tehsil Office Eidgah

SRINAGAR Nov 27: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo on Thursday inspected the progress of ongoing construction works for the new bu

DC Samba reviews progress of developmental initiatives under District Capex Plan

SAMBA, Nov 27: Deputy Commissioner Samba, Ayushi Sudan today chaired a meeting to review the progress of developmental works being executed under

Decks cleared for execution of projects in Kishtwar with approval of land compensation rates

KISHTWAR, Nov 27: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Pankaj Kumar Sharma today chaired a meeting of the Collectors to finalize and approve rates for the la

Study reveals 111 mammal species in J&K

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 27: A new scientific paper titled A checklist of the mammals of Jammu & Kashmir, India, published in the Journ

DHSK orders districts to step up TB detection in Kashmir

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Nov 27: Aiming to accelerate progress toward the national goal of eliminating tuberculosis, the Director Health

22nd JKUT Matsogi-Do Cship concludes

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 27: The 22nd JKUT Matsogi-Do Championship 2025, organised by the Matsogi-Do Association of Jammu & Kash

Finance Ministry, RBI working on portal to help citizens claim unclaimed assets: DFS Secretary

The integrated portal would make it substantially easier for citizens to locate their unclaimed funds and convenience, transparency and trust

Black Friday Sales: $78 billion storm is set to hit online shopping, tops Thanksgiving holiday business

Black Friday sales and Thanksgiving Day shopping are estimated to drive this year's business.

SSA kamna galaniko gital daktaianiko teacher-rang nangnikenga

SHILLONG: Kamna galani bilsiko SSA teacher-rang changni chang dabienggipana sorkari ama dipet dakna amako parakangaha aro ia gadango je dakgipa g

Ramakrishna Mission Jammu organizes programme

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 27: The Ramakrishna Mission, Jammu organised an inspiring Youth Convention & Prize Distribution Ceremony at it

2 NG members shot near White House

WASHINGTON, Nov 27: Two West Virginia National Guard members deployed to the nations capital were shot this afternoon just blocks from the White

Meghalayao VIP-ko bonata, CM-koba watchangja

Official garirango niamgri flasher, siren aro glass gisim chataniko champengata SHILLONG: India asongo, skanggipa adok onge Meghalaya adokan gisi

ACB books SMG Director

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Nov 27: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) today registered a case against the Director, State Motor Garages, Jam

Modi to attend DGP/ IGPs conference tomorrow

NEW DELHI, Nov 27: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the 60th edition of the All India Conference of Director Generals/ Inspector

Azlan Shah Cup: Selvam scores winning goal as India beat New Zealand by 3-2

IPOH (MALAYSIA), Nov 27: Selvam Karthi produced the winning goal in the last quarter as India defeated New Zealand 3-2 in the Sultan Azlan Shah C

GHADC poll-o gipin jatrangna party ticket-rangko onjachina CRF molmola

TURA: Rebaenggipa bilsio GHADC election ongna amenggipao gipin jatrangna party ticket-rangko onjachina adokni pilak party-rangko Constitutional R

J&K Cyclists Selected for 30th National Road Cycling Cship

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 27: The Cycling Association of Jammu & Kashmir conducted the official screening at M.A Stadium, Jammu,

Kundra to be new CS Ladakh

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 27: The Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, has ordered the transfer of senior IAS officer Ashish K

Govt notifies Ministers Srinagar roster

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 27: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has notified the December 2025-Janaury 2026 roster for its Ministers to r

Phulbari-o niamgri kuligipa cashew mill-rang manderangko nengnikatenga matnanga

Phulbari: Phulbari-o komibeoba ge-3 cashew mill-rangko niamgri chalaigiparang donga, uarangni asel ua jolni manderang rangsitna nangnikaniko mane

Achik Matgrik Akella A Sangma-na AT Mondal manderaaniko dakdila

PHULBARI: Bristish-ni Garo Hills-ona napbaaniko champengsoe ba dakgrikchaksoe 1872 bilsio adoktang-chigatangna janggi onchakgipa Achik Matgrik, j

Indian Pharma industry exports remain in positive territory despite tariff concerns

Our move from fifth to fourth position reflects strong performance in generics, which contribute USD 16 billion, and continued trust from the US

Russian athletes to compete under national flag at judo events starting this weekend

The International Judo Federation executive committee voted to allow Russian athletes to compete under their national flag, with their anthem and

Mental health & societal response

Editor, The number of suicide cases is alarming. But even more alarming is self harm potential among school children. Be it peer pressure or fail

Struggle for Congress

While the results of the Bihar assembly elections were agonizing to the Congress, the party is now faced with another serious pain in Karnataka,

Rethinking Landlessness in Meghalaya: Tradition and Policy Gaps

By Bhogtoram Mawroh The 2011 Socio Economic and Caste Census (SECC) was the first time landlessness was directly measured. So, when the data were

Telangana High Court directs Sigachi blast case investigating officer to appear before it

A Bench of Chief Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh and Justice G.M. Mohiuddin, hearing a PIL plea on Sigachi factory explosion that killed 46 persons,

Shilpa Shetty moves Bombay High Court against AI deepfakes and misuse of her identity

Actor seeks urgent injunctions, takedown orders and damages in a case that could redefine personality rights in the digital age.

Trump orders sweeping review of Green Cards after Afghan suspect shoots two National Guard members near White House

US Citizenship and Immigration Services Director Joseph Edlow has ordered a comprehensive review of green card holders from nations deemed 'count

Congress slams Rajya Sabha directive curbing slogans like 'Vande Mataram' & 'Jai Hind' in Parliament

Congress criticized the BJP after the Rajya Sabha Secretariat directed MPs against using slogans like 'Vande Mataram' and 'Jai Hind' in Parliamen

US To Review Every Green Card Of Some Nationalities After DC Shooting

The Trump administration announced Thursday that it would review every permanent residency status, known as Green Cards, for people from over a d

RTIH Unveils SPARK to Guide Early-Stage Innovators and Student Entrepreneurs

The three-day boot camp provides participants with expert-led masterclasses, practical frameworks, personalised guidance and peer-learning opport

Social security payment checks: Will Americans receive $50 billion Donald Trump healthcare subsidies before Christmas 2025?

Social security payment checks: If Donald Trump administration decides to pay, even with an eligibility cap of about $225,000 for a family of fou

Ongole GRP Cracks Rs.48.5 Lakh Train Theft Case

Acting under the supervision of DIG Railways Satya Yesubabu and SP Railways Rahul Dev Singh, three special teamsOngole IRP, Nellore IRP and the V

APCRDA Office in Amaravati Earns Indias First Net-Zero Government Building Rating

The award-winning facility demonstrates exceptional energy efficiency, achieving an Energy Performance Index of 0.85, which translates to approxi

KSU demands written commitment from govt on anti-influx measures

Verbal assurances can no longer be trusted By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Nov 27: The Khasi Students Union (KSU) has asked the NPP-led MDA 2.0 Governm

Vijayawada Police Bust Interstate Gang Targeting Bus-Stand Passengers

The first case was reported on November 24, when a passenger from the Krishna Lanka area realised that Rs.44,000 had been stolen from him while b

ED arrests gaming platform's founders for laundering

Enforcement Directorate has arrested WinZO founders Saumya Singh Rathore and Paavan Nanda, freezing Rs 500 crore in assets. The agency alleges th

Tourist buddy saves man from drowning at Wards Lake

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Nov 27: A split-second decision and a leap of faith turned a routine afternoon at Wards Lake into a dramatic rescue on

Nagal bows out of Australian Open Asia-Pacific wild card play-off tournament

Nagal, seeded sixth in the tournament, lost 2-6 2-6 to Yunchaokete Bu of China

Govt set to review Maxwelton Estate, Mahadev Khola cases

Lahkmen Rymbuis assurance comes amid KSU ultimatum By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Nov 27: Revenue Minister Lahkmen Rymbui on Thursday assured that the

Rymbui defends CM IMPACT guidebook amid criticism

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Nov 27: Education Minister Lahkmen Rymbui on Thursday rejected the growing criticism surrounding the CM IMPACT Guideboo

SC orders nationwide audit of all private & deemed universities

The Supreme Court has ordered a nationwide audit of all private and deemed universities in response to a student's grievance. This sweeping direc

Supreme Court asks government to consider a law against ridicule of PwDs

Why dont you bring some stringent legislation against insulting specially-abled persons, on the lines of the SC/ST Atrocities Act, Chief Justice

No rule, no extension: Edn Min on NLU VC tenure

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Nov 27: Education Minister Lahkmen Rymbui on Thursday firmly stated that the state government will not grant an extensi

22 TTP militants killed: Pakistan forces raid hideout in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa; day after landmine explosion

Mlaya pavilion wins award for best display at IITF Delhi

From Our Special Correspondent NEW DELHI, Nov 27: The diverse and colourful Meghalaya pavilion received the gold medal for best display under the

Illegal coal issue: 34th interim report submitted to High Court

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Nov 27: The High Court of Meghalaya on Thursday received the 34th interim report of the Justice (retd.) B.P. Katakey Co

Imran Khans son demands proof of life amid death rumours

Pakistans former Prime Minister Imran Khans younger son, Kasim Khan, has urged authorities to provide proof of life, claiming his father is being

High Court orders status quo in Circuit House demolition case

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Nov 27: The High Court of Meghalaya has ordered status quo to be maintained on the proposed demolition of Bidhan Bhavan

Droupadi Murmu becomes first President to address Odisha Assembly

During her visit, Ms. Murmu stopped by Room No. 11 of Assembly, which she had occupied as a minister

Man dies of electrocution near NEIGRIHMS

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Nov 27: An unidentified man died of electrocution on Thursday after he reportedly entered a high-tension electrical tra

Afghans Say Last Path To Safety Shut As US Halts Visas After DC Shooting

Afghans who fled the Taliban and have waited years for a U.S. resettlement decision say their last path to safety has shut since Washington froze

Hill states post unexpectedly high pollution levels: Report

From CK Nayak NEW DELHI, Nov 27: Contrary to popular perception, several hill states including Meghalaya have higher annual mean pollution leve

Nationwide blood donation campaigner reaches Mlaya

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Nov 27: Randeep Batta, who describes himself as the first Indian to embark on a nationwide blood donation awareness cam

Nvidia Black Friday sale 2025: How to get 50% Off GeForce NOW Ultimate membership, RTX 5080 cloud power, & Battlefield 6 rewards

Nvidia Black Friday gaming deals: Gamers can get 50% off Nvidia GeForce NOW Ultimate memberships for three months. The Blackwell RTX upgrade is n

Safeguard your ideas: Natl IP Yatra brings innovation awareness to state

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Nov 27: The two-day National Intellectual Property (IP) Yatra Programme began here on Thursday with a strong call for M

Over 35,000 untrained teachers to undergo six-month training

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Nov 27: A six-month certificate course for in-service untrained Pre-Primary teachers, targeting over 35,000 elementary-

GH groups urge political parties to stop fielding non-tribals in MDC polls

From Our Correspondent TURA, Nov 27: The Constitutional Rights Forum (CRF) has urged all parties in the state, to not allot party tickets to non-

Talks fail to break deadlock between govt, cement firms, truckers

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Nov 27: The talks between the state government, cement companies and the truckers association failed to reach any conse

Prolonged delay in clearing JJM bills irks JH contractors body

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Nov 27: The All Jaintia Contractors and Suppliers Association (AJCSA), along with contractors from various parts of Kha

Illegal cashew mills choke Phulbari residents

From Our Correspondent PHULBARI, Nov 27: The presence of at least three illegally operating cashew mills in the heart of Phulbari has made breath

Legal notice to Mumbai Police for failure to file FIR against BJP city president for hate speech

Days ago, Mumbai BJP Chief, Mr. Satam, stirred controversy after he said that Mumbai will not tolerate the imposition of a Khan