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Govt committed to boost sports infrastructure across J&K, provide facilities in far flung areas: Dy CM

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 23: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, today asserted that the Government is committed to boost

J&K U-14 Cricket team storms into 69th NSG finals

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 23: In a thrilling display of skill and determination, Jammu and Kashmir scripted sporting history by d

Rakesh shines at National Powerlifting Cship

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 23: Rakesh Kumar of Jammu & Kashmir Union Territory delivered a stellar performance at the Subrata Clas

GDC Ramkote Shines at 1st National Rover/Ranger Jamboree at Chhattisgarh

KATHUA, Jan 23: The Rangers of Government Degree College Ramkote proudly marked their maiden presence in the 1st National Rover/Ranger Jamboree o

J&K 150/6, trails Puducherry by 83 runs

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 23: Jammu and Kashmir reached 150 for 6 in 60 overs in their first innings against Puducherrys total of

Shiksha Niketan School holds programme

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 23: Shiksha Niketan High School, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu, celebrated its 58th Foundation Day with enthusiasm and r

Sarvashish, Kamaksh put J&K in command on Day-1

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 23: Jammu & Kashmir secured a strong position on the opening day of their Col CK Nayudu Trophy U-23 mat

Overnight gale causes damage, electricity restored

Inconvenience was inevitable: CM Irfan Tramboo /Suhail Bhat Srinagar, Jan 23: Large parts of Kashmir were hit by heavy snowfall today and strong

1st Jammu Gold Cup Football tourney begins

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 23: The 1st Jammu Gold Cup Football Tournament 2026, organised by Young Hero Club Jammu in collaboratio

Suspected Russia 'shadow fleet' tanker bound for French port

The tanker is now expected to arrive on Saturday morning at the port of Marseille-Fos in southern France

U.S. imposes sanctions on Iran 'shadow fleet' over protest crackdown

The Treasury Department took aim at nine vessels and their respective owners or management firms, which U.S. officials said collectively transpor

Adjourn West Bengal SIR hearing, file FIR if attacked: CEO

West Bengal's Chief Electoral Officer has directed district officials to immediately file FIRs against any destruction of public property or atta

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Get favourable trade deal with US: Rahul to PM

Rahul Gandhi criticized US tariffs for severely impacting India's textile sector, leading to job losses and factory shutdowns. He urged Prime Min

Anil, ADAG get fresh SC notice as PIL alleges fraud

The Supreme Court has ordered the CBI and ED to share their investigation findings on alleged financial fraud by the Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group.

UN rights council decries unprecedented crackdown in Iran, deepens scrutiny

With 25 votes in favour, seven opposed and the rest abstaining, it decided to extend and broaden the mandate of independent investigators gatheri

Sri Lanka gets the better of England in the opening ODI

England overcame the early loss of Zak Crawley, who made a disappointing return to 50-over format after more than two years when he nicked Asitha

Army, MSME Ministry sign MoU to boost defence manufacturing, training

NEW DELHI, Jan 23: A strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Dr Rajneesh, Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises,

Supreme Court notice to Tamil Nadu, Centre on plea for ASI takeover of temple

The Supreme Court has asked the Centre and Tamil Nadu government to respond to a plea seeking ASI control of Thirupparankundram Lord Murugan temp

Kyle Jamieson replaces injured Adam Milne in New Zealand squad for T20 World Cup

New Zealand head coach Rob Walter said Milne, who wasnt a part of the squad touring India, was getting himself ready for the T20 World Cup

Fear of failure might have crept into all of us: Rohit on 13-year ICC title drought

The former captain, who currently plays in the ODIs only, said the team management headlined by him and former head coach Rahul Dravid wanted to

'Why only Trump, no other co-conspirators?': Knott, Lee confront Smith on charges at fiery hearing

'Bangladesh does not deserve a govt aligned with radicals'

Tarique Rahman's return as BNP chairman is viewed critically, citing his exile and alleged corruption. The article questions the legitimacy of up

5 Killed, 10 Injured In Suicide Blast At Wedding In Pakistan

At least five people were killed and ten injured in a suicide blast during wedding celebrations at the residence of a peace committee member in P

Grok down and when will it be back up? Here's if mobile or desktop users are affected and what should users do now

Grok is down for thousands of users in the United States. Both the app and website are not working. Reports of server issues and AI generation pr

Mumbai Police Detain Actor Kamaal R Khan In Oshiwara Firing Case

Actor Kamaal Rashid Khan, popularly known as KRK, was detained by Oshiwara police late on Friday in connection with a two-round firing case in Mu

Risk of PM/CM removal bill being misused: Legal experts

A proposed anti-corruption bill faces criticism from legal experts who warn that linking the removal of PMs, CMs, or ministers to 30 days of arre

Mane, Sakshi better national record scores in air rifle trials

Sakshi shot 254.3 in the T2 final while Shahu Tushar Mane scored 637.1 in the qualification. Both these scores are better than the national recor

Who is Guy Fieri and why his new hair is grabbing eyeballs? Here's why he has changed his look

Who is Guy Fieri and why his new hair is grabbing eyeballs? Guy Fieri surprised fans by sharing an AI makeover on his birthday. The Food Network

Quote of the day by Suze Orman: 'For all your long-term investments, such as retirement accounts that you won't touch for at least ten years, you need a mix of...' - investing lessons by the financial expert

Quote of the day and investing lessons by Suze Orman: Financial expert Suze Orman advises a balanced mix of stocks and bonds for long-term invest

DU teachers decry changesin curriculum

Phone-tapping case: Hyderabad Commissioner warns BRS Praveen Kumar

Hyderabad:Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar, heading the Special Investigation Team (SIT) that is probing the phone-tapping case, on Frid

Private schools in city issue first list for nursery admissions

School bus driver held for mowing down law student

Accident victim taken to distant hospital on purpose: police to court

Share forensic file on Atishi clip: Gupta to Punjab Police

Public-private partnerships key to bolster healthcare system: Gupta

Placed in Pool B, India begins campaign against Uruguay on March 8 in FIH Women's WC qualifiers

The semifinals will be played on March 13 while the third-place playoff and the final will be held on March 14

Seasons first rain lowers air pollution, increases hardships for homeless

Mercury drops as city receives 14.5 mm of rainfall; R-Day rehearsal disrupted, fly-past and cultural segments cancelled; some shelter homes in ci

Phone-Tapping Probe: Sajjanar Issues Notice to RS Praveen Kumar Over Criminal Cases Allegation

Praveen Kumar had alleged that the SIT chief faced seven criminal cases.

Bharat Future City Gains Traction in Davos

The ringing endorsement came from the cash-rich United Arab Emirates, with its minister Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri proposing a joint task force of

High Court Sets Aside Death for Woman Convicted of Murdering Baby

The panel comprising Justice K. Lakshman and Justice V. Ramakrishna Reddy allowed a criminal appeal filed by Banothu Bharathi alias Lasya and ans

Telangana Lifts Trophy at Kollur Science Fair

Teacher category honours went to entries from Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh.

Fired employee gave up mass applying and decoded job listings like clues heres why the hack worked

Job search strategy: A Reddit user found success in their job search after changing their approach. Instead of sending many applications, they fo

Two Held for Drugging, Robbing Woman

According to a complaint lodged by her family, two men visited Mangammas house and offered her a drink.

Shubhanshu Shukla Among 5 To Receive 'Uttar Pradesh Gaurav Samman'

Uttar Pradesh government will honour five distinguished luminaries, including Wing Commander Shubhanshu Shukla, who have brought laurels to the s

Governament Pats Sit With Cash Reward Over Conviction To Ex-MP In A Rape Case

Janata Dal Secular leader Prajwal (33) represented Hassan parliamentary seat from 2019-24 and he was defeated in 2024 general election from Hassa

In Seasons Start, AP Awaits Arrival of More Migratory Birds

Conducive climate boosts arrivals across sanctuaries this season

24-Year-Old Man Shot Dead At Cafe In Delhi: Cops

A 24-year-old man was shot dead by unidentified assailants at a cafe in northeast Delhi's Maujpur area late Friday night, police said.

Bangladesh appeal can't be heard by ICC's DRC; Scotland to be named as replacement by January 24

Even as the ICC has kept Scotland on stand-by, the BCB under Aminul Islam Bulbul, after being completely cornered, decided to use its last resort

How to safely unstick a frozen car door in minutes these simple, safe tricks can get you moving fast

Frozen car doors are a common winter annoyance that can result in costly damage if managed improperly. Automotive instructor Sean Reisdorf highli

Students Death: HC Summons Tekkali CI; Asked To Bring Records

A single judge bench of Justice Y Lakshmana Rao held the hearing on a petition filed by the mother Muvvala Sundari of the deceased boy student Mu

Suryakumars unbeaten 82 guides India to 7-wicket win against NZ

Raipur: Skipper Suryakumar Yadav finally produced a big one, scoring an unbeaten 82, while Ishan Kishan contributed a fiery 76 as India romped to

Youth injured as speeding car plunges 30 feet from Maduravoyal cloverleaf flyover

Dargah Hazrat Shaik Ji Hali Abul Ul Lai Celebrates Basant Panchami

Artists and Sufi musicians performed tranquil music which set the tone for the area. Sarangi musician Aslam Khan, sitar player Sai Santhosh, tabl

Andhra Wind Up For 228 On Day 2 of Ranji Trophy At Anantapur

Those who witnessed the Day 2 match included Indian selector Pragyan Ojha, RDT director Manchu Ferrer, ACA selection committee chairman R.V.C.H.

Apparel exporters warn of job losses amid US tariff uncertainty

Indian apparel exporters face factory closures and job losses. Buyers are deferring or cancelling orders due to uncertainty over high US tariffs.

Watch: Ahead of Assembly elections, PM Modi takes on DMK at NDAs mega rally near Chennai

In his first major message in poll-boundTamil Nadu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday (January 23, 2026) said the State needs an NDA double-

J&K issues high-danger avalanche warning In 6 districts

SRINAGAR, Jan 23: Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir issued a high-danger avalanche warning on Friday for six districts of the Union territory foll

Space Is the Fourth Battlefield, Says Former DRDO Chief

Dr. Satheesh Reddy highlights spaces role in warfare and security

AIADMKs R.B. Udhayakumar flays DMK for not distributing 5,000 for Pongal this year

Govt. to restrict service candidates from availing preferential appointment

Heated Exchanges at Jana Sena's Internal Meet in NTR District

The exchanges quickly escalated, leading to heated arguments, leading to disorder.

Greetings Pour In For Lokesh On His Birthday

Ministers and public representatives described him as a young leader who has introduced a reform-oriented approach to governance. He, they said,

Term of the Day: Stagflationary Spiral Meaning and economic conditions that lead to it

Term of the Day: A stagflationary spiral is a rare economic crisis where stagnant growth and high unemployment collide with surging prices. This

ED probes money trail; raids Birch promoters, Goa officials

The Enforcement Directorate has conducted searches across Delhi, Gurugram and Goa in connection with its money-laundering probe into the December

Davos WEF Year of Water: India Inc makes water conservation core business priority

As the water crisis looms large, Indian companies are stepping up their game to prioritize water conservation. With industry giants such as Larse

India Inc makes water conservation a boardroom priority

As water security takes centre stage at the World Economic Forums Year of Water, Indian companies are embedding water conservation into core busi

GHMC Panel Consider 21 Proposals Soon

The GHMC is also proposing to lease out stalls at Begum Bazaar Fish Market through a tender-cum-open public auction to the fisherman community an

BJP turning Rajasthan into laboratory for communal experiments, says Gehlot

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Geopolitical uncertainty is rewiring global trade, India well placed: McKinsey Asia Chair

Global trade is undergoing a major shift due to geopolitical uncertainty. India is strategically positioned to benefit from this transformation o

China allows Alibaba, others to prep Nvidia orders

China's tech giants, including Alibaba and Tencent, are preparing to order Nvidia's H200 AI chips, signaling Beijing's imminent approval for thes

Mindless killing: on Manipur, Meitei mans killing

Manipur is still reeling from the mishandling of the 2023 protests

Owner of Missing Parrot Distressed

Katrenikona police said the pet owner has not lodged any formal complaint, but informed them about the parrot flying away.

Harish Rao alleges more scams in Singareni, demands judicial or CBI probe

The BRS leader says there is a 500 cr. scam in solar power plants as contracts were given at 5.04 cr. to 7.16 cr. per MW against national average

Scripted: KTR Slams Congress After SIT Questioning In Phone-Tapping Probe

BRS Working President KT Rama Rao (KTR) on Tuesday termed the Special Investigation Team (SIT) enquiry into the alleged phone-tapping case as a s

What Trump Leaves Out About Greenland's World War II Role

Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Wednesday, US President Donald Trump reiterated his interest in acquiring Greenland.

Delimitation after 2027, redrawing power in India

If done poorly, driven by political arithmetic alone, it can deepen distrust and injure Indias federal spirit

Lokesh Birthday Celebrated Across Districts On Friday

Sports Authority of AP chairman A. Ravi Naidu organised special prayers at Alipiri in Tirupati, including breaking of 216 coconuts and go-pujas.

UK's Keir Starmer names business adviser Chandra as special envoy to US

A new envoy, Chandra, has been appointed to lead efforts within the UK government aimed at strengthening economic interests in the United States

Raj Thackeray Calls Maharashtra Politics a Slave Market

Interestingly, his remarks came two days after his party announced support for the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena in the Kalyan-Dombivali Municipal

Right to dignity: on ASHA and anganwadi workers protests

Governments must ensure equitable pay for ASHA workers

Danish troops were combat ready in Greenland: report

Danish troops in Greenland were ordered combat-ready amid US President Trump's threats to acquire the territory. The military prepared for a pote

Phrase of the day: What Wake Up and Smell the Coffee really means

The idiom wake up and smell the coffee encourages someone to face reality, accept the truth, or stop dismissing obvious facts. Originating in the

ET@Davos 2026: From code to control! AI power concentration poses global risk, says 'godfather of AI'

AI expert Yoshua Bengio warns of AI power concentration. He stresses global coordination is vital to prevent crises as AI increasingly runs econo

Chennai Metropolitan Transport Corporation mechanic dies after bus falls on him at K.K.Nagar depot

Employee laid off, husband burnt out from work Internet steps in with surprising solutions

Job layoff mental health impact: A couple faces immense pressure as one spouse was laid off and their severance is ending, while the other battle

'Served There, Lost Friends': Prince Harry Slams Trump's Afghanistan Claims

Prince Harry, who served in Afghanistan, said the sacrifices of British soldiers during the war deserve to be spoken about truthfully and with re

India and the EU a fit partnership in a divided world

The two sides have the potential to write a new chapter in multilateralism