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Family Unable to Afford Funeral Keeps Body at Home for Three Days in Jeedimetla

Police reached the spot and shifted the body to Gandhi Hospital. On Friday, the Sathy Harishchandra Foundation conducted the final rites.

Export Promotion Mission sets unified path to strengthen India's export competitiveness

India took a major step to strengthen its export ecosystem with the launch of the Export Promotion Mission (EPM), a unified framework approved in

Air India Rolls Out Proactive Measures for Passengers Amid Indigo Crisis

To provide greater flexibility, they have introduced a special waiver of change or cancellation fees on eligible domestic bookings

Birch by Romeo Lane Goa tragedy: Goa nightclub didn't follow safety norms; firefighters were left stranded

Fire at Birch by Romeo Lane Goa: The nightclub in North Goa where a devastating fire broke out late at Sunday night did not follow the safety nor

Goa Arpora Nightclub Fire: 23 dead after massive cylinder blast, know what led to tragedy

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant also expressed deep grief over the Arpora fire that killed 23 people, describing it as a very painful day for th

Lionel Messi's double assist inspires Inter Miami to maiden MLS Cup title

David Beckham, the club's co-owner and longtime architect of Miami's project, joined the on-field celebrations after the final whistle

Goa Night Club Fire Updates: PM Modi Calls Arpora Incident Deeply Saddening

The fire broke out at a famous nightclub, the Birch by Romeo Lane, in Arpora.

Goa nightclub tragedy: Fire erupted on dance floor, says eyewitness

The nightclub was jam-packed as it was the weekend, and at least 100 persons were on the dance floor

22 lakh to finish school? CA breaks down rising cost crushing middle-class homes

A 2024 National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) report found that urban private unaided school fees have surged over 169% in the past decade, far out

IndiGo flight disruptions: Hyderabad airport sees 115 cancellations on Dec. 7, taking five-day total over 500

Although IndiGo has maintained that cancellations will reduce gradually, passengers with imminent travel plans remain unsure whether their flight

Hyderabads Bhavitha Mandava Becomes First Indian to Lead Chanels Opening Walk in New York

A native of Hyderabad, Bhavitha completed her Bachelors in Architecture from JNTU-Hyderabad before moving to the U.S. for a Masters in Interactiv

Goa nightclub fire: PM Modi speaks to CM Sawant, announces 2 lakh ex-gratia to kin of 23 dead

Injured persons will receive 50,000 each from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF)

Indigo says number of cancellations has dropped below 850 flights; focuses on stabilising schedules

Harish Rao slams Telangana government over urea shortage

Hyderabad: Former minister T Harish Rao has demanded that the Telangana government take immediate measures to prevent urea shortage for farmers.

Delhi-NCR Air Pollution: Delhi chokes on toxic smog as AQI crosses 300; IMD confirms major weather shift ahead

Earlier this week, the air quality saw a brief respite from the toxic air in the city, as the overall AQI recorded was 299 on Thursday (8 AM). Ho

Vladimir Putin: The tsar who thrives in chaos

One popular anecdote about Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin oft-repeated by Russia-obsessed foreign commentators trying to analyse the mindset of the

Centre caps airline fares, wields whip amid IndiGo chaos

NEW DELHI: The Ministry of Civil Aviation on Saturday stepped in to address the greed of some airlines exploiting the IndiGo mess as fares went b

DGCA issues show cause notice to IndiGo CEO on flight disruptions

New Delhi: Aviation watchdog DGCA on Saturday issued a show cause notice to IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers seeking an explanation for the massive fligh

'Teri bhi pakki thi': Virat Kohli takes light-hearted jab at Arshdeep Singh after India's ODI series triumph over South Africa, watch viral video

In a video posted by Arshdeep Singh on his official social media handles, he joked with Virat Kohli that if the target had been bigger, Kohli mig

Days After Trudeau's Post, Katy Perry Makes Their Relationship Instagram Official

American singer Katy Perry and former Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau are in a relationship. The announcement was officially made by Perry

Very Painful Day For All In Goa: Chief Minister As Club Fire Kills 25

At least 25 people were killed after a massive fire broke out at a restaurant-cum-club Goa's Arpora.

From Stallone to George Strait: Trump awards medals to Kennedy Center honorees at White House

Women, tourists among 23 dead after cylinder blast sparks fire at Goa nightclub

At least 23 people were killed in a blaze at a nightclub in North Goa following a cylinder blast late on Saturday night. Most of the victims were

Trump's Pentagon Chief Under Fire as Scandals Mount

Hegseth is no stranger to controversy and was only narrowly confirmed by the Senate earlier this year

Fire at Birch by Romeo Lane in Goa kills 25: How a cylinder blast sparked the deadly inferno and left staffers trapped and suffocated

At least 25 people were killed after a major fire broke out at a restaurant-cum-club in Arpora on Sunday. The fire broke out at Birch by Romeo La

Telangana HC upholds cancellation of ST certificates issued to Lambadi family from Maha

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court has upheld the decision to cancel Scheduled Tribe (ST) caste certificates issued to a Lambadi family that mig

UP Teacher On Poll Duty Dies Of Brain Haemorrhage, Family Blames 'Pressure'

A 58-year-old biology teacher deployed as a booth level officer (BLO) for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise died at his Nehru Nagar r

Not Unconstitutional: Suspended Trinamool MLA Lays 'Babri Mosque' Foundation

Humayun Kabir's event at Bengal's Murshidabad was deliberately timed for December 6, the anniversary of the 1992 Babri Masjid demolition in Ayodh

Preservation and partnerships: Renovated Venkatappa Art Gallery presents contemporary face to Indian art

In this photo essay, we showcase a range of artworks on display at Venkatappa Art Gallery in Bengaluru.

Pudding is like Bandra, how can you not love it?

Put your hands together for the cheeriest gift of the season the inaugural edition of Pudding, an anthology uniquely mirroring the suburb we all

Hugh Grant jokes Im half-Indian, says dad was born here

Grant also recalled his first visit to India in 1988 when he came to shoot for La Nuit Bengali (The Bengali Night) in Kolkata, then Calcutta

View: India, revise the nuclear doctrine

India's 22-year-old nuclear doctrine, based on 'no first use' and 'credible minimum deterrence', faces urgent re-evaluation. With aggressive neig

Rupee hits record low of 90: Calculated move by RBI or a sign of losing control?

As foreign capital flees and imports surge, the RBI abandons its aggressive defense of the currency, betting on a weaker rupee to absorb the shoc

Theres something in the Mumbai air

Even as doctors speak out about rising air pollution levels in Maharashtras capital city and environmental activists cry hoarse about political a

New road to Kabul: India balances commerce, strategy and Afghan voices

India's strategic outreach to the Taliban regime is fostering renewed trade ties, particularly for Afghan traders like Mushtaq Karim in Delhi. De

Woman left to freeze near peak of Austrias highest mountain identified as prosecutors charge boyfriend with negligent homicide

An inexperienced climber, Kerstin Gurtner, tragically froze to death near the summit of Austria's Grossglockner after her experienced boyfriend,

Australia activates disaster relief for wildfire-hit New South Wales State

More than 60 wildfires were burning in New South Wales on Sunday (December 7); no loss of lives so far

Trump can use force as he sees fit, Hegseth says on alleged cartel boat strikes

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth defended recent military strikes on drug cartel-linked boats, asserting President Trump's authority to act decisive

Goa night club fire LIVE: 23 killed in major blaze due to cylinder blast; CM orders inquiry

Most of the dead were the clubs kitchen workers, and included three women, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said

Pete Hegseth backs follow-up strike on suspected drug vessel: 'Would have made the same call'

Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS sent by advanced civilizations to 'seed' life on Earth? Harvard scientist's big claim

Harvard scientist Avi Loeb has claimed that interstellar objects like 3I/ATLAS have been sent by advanced civilizations to 'seed' life on Earth.

Gautam Gambhir slams THIS 'IPL team owner' for split-coaching demand after ODI series win, says, 'Stay in your domain'

Addressing the media after the series win, Gambhir asserted that individuals outside the cricketing ecosystem should refrain from commenting on m

Ashes Test series; Australia skipper Pat Cummins good to go for Adelaide Test

The 32-year-old pace spearhead has not played since picking up the issue against the West Indies mid-year.

IndiGo flight status: As disruption enters 6th Day, 1500 flights planned; what to expect today?

As the government began to take regulatory action after the massive IndiGo fiasco that left thousands of passengers in the lurch, the airline sai

PM Modi Expresses Grief Over Goa Nightclub Fire Tragedy

Spoke to Goa CM Dr. Pramod Sawant Ji about the situation. The State Government is providing all possible assistance to those affected, PM said

Telangana Rising: Nobel laureates Abhijit Banerjee, Kailash Satyarthi to address summit

Hyderabad: Nobel laureates Abhijit Banerjee and Kailash Satyarthi, Trump Media and Technology Group Director Eric Swider, are among the speakers

PM Modi expresses grief over Arpora fire tragedy in Goa

A devastating fire at a restaurant-cum-club in Arpora, Goa, claimed 23 lives, prompting Prime Minister Modi to express deep sorrow and offer supp

Shakespeare Millennium Club conducts free health camp at Annai Velankanni Church

Fire at Goa nightclub caused by cylinder blast kills 23 staffers

Panaji: At least 23 staff members of a nightclub in North Goas Arpora village died in a fire late on Saturday night, a senior official said. Goa

Earthquake Of Magnitude 7 Hits Area Near Alaska-Canada Border

A powerful, magnitude-7.0 earthquake struck in a remote area near the border between Alaska and the Canadian territory of Yukon on Saturday.

Magnitude-7.0 Earthquake Hits Alaska-Canada Border

Alison Bird, a seismologist with Natural Resources Canada, said the part of Yukon most affected by the temblor is mountainous and has few people

Salt to remove the Evil Eye

As in many parts of the world, salt in India is used as a weapon against envy, malice, and invisible forces

Boeing, Boeing, Gone

But no one returned, to clean up, fuel up or anything not that day, or the next day, not for a week or a month or a year.

Chinese jets directed fire-control radar at Japanese aircraft in rare, highly threatening standoff

Chinese fighter jets directed fire-control radar at Japanese aircraft near Okinawa, an act Japan's defense minister called dangerous. This escala

Real classy with old world humility!

Joe Roots ton in Australia in his 30thinnings was a master class on how to tackle excessive bounce. His calm, cool method showed how those who sa

Morning Digest: 23 killed in Goas Arpora nightclub fire; MetLife Stadium set to host the World Cup final as FIFA announces complete schedule, and more

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DGCA Issues Show Cause Notice to IndiGo CEO Over Flight Disruptions

In the notices sent to Elbers and Porqueras, the regulator said the large-scale operational failures indicate significant lapses in planning, ove

Chinas jets directed fire-control radar at Japanese aircraft over international waters, Tokyo says

Democratically governed Taiwan is claimed by Beijing and lies just 110 kilometres (68.4 miles) from Japans westernmost Yonaguni Island

Goa Nightclub Fire: CM Pramod Sawant Orders Inquiry

Those found responsible will face the most stringent action under the law any negligence will be dealt with firmly, CM Sawant said

IndiGo fiasco: Body of Tripura med student who died in UP stuck in Delhi

Goa nightclub fire kills 23; CM Pramod Sawant orders enquiry, promises strict action

Mad rush for private jets amid chaos created by IndiGo flight disruptions

Trump's Immigration Crackdown: White House tightens work permits, vetting process under 'America First' framework

In a post on X, the White House wrote, AMERICA FIRST.It added, President Trump is cracking down on work permits and tightening the vetting proces

Goa MLA Michael Lobo calls for safety audit of all clubs in state after Arpora fire kills 23

A devastating fire in Arpora, Goa, claimed 23 lives, prompting BJP MLA Michael Lobo to demand a safety audit of all clubs. Chief Minister Pramod

23 Killed in Goa Nightclub Fire After Cylinder Blast

Firefighters and police teams rushed to the spot immediately and were engaged in rescue efforts through the night

Goa Nightclub Fire News Live Updates: Blaze reportedly broke out after a cylinder blast

Shrinking space for the Humanities

A better understanding of the complementarity of science and Humanities will be essential for a functional and progressive society

23 dead in midnight blaze at Goa club; three women among victims

A devastating cylinder blast at a North Goa nightclub late Saturday night claimed at least 23 lives, primarily kitchen workers. Chief Minister Pr

Joy for 1 family, agony for another: Sunali back, cousin Sweety still trapped in Bangladesh

Mumbai: After 8 years in jail, man acquitted in Pocso case over scanty evidence

A 56-year-old driver, jailed for eight years, has been acquitted of sexual assault charges. The Pocso court found the prosecution failed to prove

How India Incs top leaders are dealing with the emotional toll of retirement

The emotional toll of retirement can be severe. One private-sector CEO revived a collapsing industrial company by identifying an entirely new bus

Southern Railway to operate special trains, add AC coaches due to flight cancellations

Special trains include the Nagercoil to Tambaram superfast (December 7) and the Tambaram-Nagercoil superfast (December 8).

Kane scores hat-trick as Bayern extends Bundesliga lead to 11 points

The England captain took his goal tally for Bayern Munich this season to 28 and the defending champions extended their lead to 11 points after th

J&K Tourism bags eco-tourism hotspot award at IITM Hyderabad

Excelsior Correspondent HYDERABAD, Dec 6: The J&K Tourism has bagged the eco-tourism hotspot award at the India International Tourism Mart being

V-Mart unveils hottest, must-have Jackets starting at just Rs 499

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 6: To welcome the winter season with a massive style, V-Mart, Indias leading value retail brand today launched

Amit shares expertise in NASSCOM-DSCI AISS Summit

Excelsior Correspondent New Delhi/Jammu, Dec 6: Amit Sharma Director Census Operations (DCO) & Director Citizen Registration (DCR), Government of

Patanjali Yogpeeth inks MoU with Govt of Russia

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Dec 6: A significant Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed in Delhi between the Patanjali Group and the

Massive fire at Arpora nightclub claims lives of twenty three people, inquiry ordered

Mynas curse

Vishal Sharma A myna sat on a tree gripping an insect in its beak. Its black brown eyes surrounded by an array of silver spots scanned the surrou

When will she be Safe?

Dr Daisy Parihar daisy.parihar@gmail.com Many candles wept in silence, their flames dim with pain, Many slogans rose in anger, yet the world move

Glowing Urdu Poetry

O.P Sharma opsharmajournalist@gmail.com Name of Books : Dhoop Chhaonand Mein Tanhayee Mein Sochta Hoon. Author : Dr. Jitendra Udhampuri Publisher

Govt caps flight fares, gives IndiGo 2 days to normalise

The government has imposed a Rs 18,000 domestic airfare cap and ordered IndiGo to restore full operations within two days, citing exorbitant fare

Starc torments England with bat and ball as Australia eye another win

ASHES | TEST 2 0F 5 Brisbane, Dec 6: Mitchell Starc has been menacing England with the ball in this Ashes series. Now hes doing damage with the b

The price of breathing

When people see neighbours lighting crackers or farmers burning stubble without consequences, compliance collapses

Home Guards & Civil Defence celebrate 63rd Raising Day

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 6: The 63rd Annual Raising Day of Home Guards & Civil Defence was celebrated at SDRF 2nd Battalion Head

CS leads inter-departmental drive to unlock MAP sector potential in J&K

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 6: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today chaired a joint meeting of the Forest and Agriculture Production Departm

Abhishek first Indian to hit 100 T20 sixes

Hyderabad, Dec 6: Abhishek Sharma added another milestone to his breakout year in T20 cricket, becoming the first Indian batter to smash more tha

Police to organise marathon in Rajouri today

Excelsior Sports Correspondent RAJOURI, Dec 6: Rajouri Police is set to organize a marathon tomorrow to promote the messages Run for Unity and Ru

DDC Chairpersons, others call on LG

Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, Dec 6: A delegation of District Development Council Chairpersons called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, today

Three-day National Conference on Applied Physical Sciences concludes at JU

Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, Dec 6: The National Conference on Advances in Applied Physical Sciences (NCAAPS-2025), organized by Department of