Top News

Rajasthan district schools forcing kids to dress as Santa to face action

An official order in Rajasthan's Sriganganagar district has cautioned private schools against compelling students to dress as Santa Claus for Chr

Day after Punjab ex-IG's suicide bid, FIR filed over Rs 8cr fraud

A retired Punjab IG, Amar Singh Chahal, attempted suicide after an alleged Rs 8 crore online fraud. Scammers posing as wealth managers lured him

With modernisation push, SCL Mohali may be key stop, but not cutting edge, in chipmaking

The Semi-Conductor Lab at Mohali is likely to benefit from a historic infusion of cash, 4,500 crore, for modernising. While the facility is unlik

22 Chhattisgarh Reds lay down arms in Odisha

Odisha's enhanced surrender package, offering nearly 20% higher rewards than Chhattisgarh, enticed 22 Maoist insurgents to lay down arms. This ma

Rahul Gandhi losing support within Congress, allies and even family: BJP

The BJP attacked Rahul Gandhi, citing comments from CPM MP John Brittas and Congress MP Imran Masood, to claim he is losing support within his pa

Imran Masood backtracks from Priyanka Gandhi remark, says Rahul Gandhi is the leader

Congress MP Imran Masood clarified his remarks on Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, stating Rahul Gandhi is the acknowledged leader of the party. Masood's i

Chennai Corporation eyes 75 crore a year by allowing ads at 1,400 locations from 2026

According to an official in the Revenue and Finance Department, advertising and bid notice has been sent to private agencies who would be interes

Sexual assault case accused held at airport in Mumbai

A Look Out Circular (LOC) was issued with his details and circulated to airports, and a final report was filed before the court

ET Analysis| India has signed a flurry of trade accords, but do they deliver the goods?

India is actively signing trade pacts with countries like New Zealand, Oman, and the UK. These agreements aim to boost exports and deepen economi

VP Radhakrishnan welcomes AI in school curricula, says India should take lead

Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan said on Tuesday that artificial intelligence should be incorporated into school curricula, and that India shoul

G RAM G will help farmers and labourers, says Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Aajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, replacing MGNREGA. This

Bangladesh conveys its concerns over unrest in Delhi, Bengal

Bangladesh expressed grave concern to India over vandalism at its diplomatic missions and visa center, while India summoned Bangladesh's high com

BJP criticises TMC government for 'targeted action' against Hindus

The BJP has accused the Trinamool Congress government in West Bengal of targeting Hindus, drawing parallels with alleged attacks by Jamaat-e-Isla

Continental vs oriental cuisine: Understanding the key differences in ingredients, techniques, and flavor

Continental and oriental cuisines are unique culinary traditions shaped by their regions. Continental food, from Europe, highlights olive oil, wi

Vizag will become data centre hub and Amaravati quantum hub says Naidu

Chief Minister highlights Visakhapatnams strong subsea cable connectivity and digital infrastructure which are positioning it as a key node in th

Javid Dar inaugurates Farmers Mela at Samba

Excelsior Correspondent SAMBA, Dec 23: Minister for Agriculture Production Department, Rural Development Department and Panchayati Raj, Cooperati

Secondary grade teachers to go on indefinite strike demanding equal pay for equal work

Velachery residents want mini-buses to be operated on Station Service Road

Prevest DenPro wins FIEO Gold Trophy Award

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 23: Prevest DenPro Limited has received the prestigious Gold Trophy Award from the Federation of Indian Export

Roads, Rights and Responsibility Time to Put the Public First

Animesh Rohmetra animesh.rohmetra1@gmail.com The quality of a regions governance gets often reflected not in policy announcements or infrastructu

RJ announces sale of Dream Diamond, offers free gold coin

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 23: Reliance Jewels today brought back its much-loved Dream Diamond Sale, offering shoppers an attractive and

J&K Bank settles insurance claims of Rs 1.94 cr under MetLoan, MLLS scheme

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Dec 23: Jammu and Kashmir Bank has provided major relief to 38 bereaved families by ensuring the quick settleme

NHPC declares COD of first unit of Subansiri Lower HE Project

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 23: In a landmark milestone for Indias clean energy sector, NHPC Limited today declared the Commercial Operati

CBI organizes outreach programme for underprivileged children

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 23: As part of its 115th Foundation Day celebrations, Central Bank of India, (CBI) Chandigarh Zone, organised

Fifty years ago | Move for U.N. steps to outlaw terrorism

Manickavasagars path of jnana and bhakti

Stalin inaugurates restored Victoria Public Hall in Chennai

The restoration work began in 2023 under the Singara Chennai 2.0 initiative, with a budget of 32.62 crore; Mr. Stalin also launched the Victoria

Over 24 Lakh Electors Removed From Draft Voter Lists In Kerala After SIR

Over 24.08 lakh electors were deleted from the voter lists in Kerala as the Election Commission of India (ECI) published the draft electoral roll

EAM Jaishankar meets Indian-origin Tamil community leaders in Sri Lanka

COLOMBO, Dec 23 : External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday met leaders of the Indian-origin Tamil community here and underscored Indias

Dont be pessimist about new age tech: Vice President Radhakrishnan

NEW DELHI, Dec 23: Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Tuesday said artificial intelligence is no longer a concept of the future but a reality of

Guterres voices concern over violence in Bangladesh, including lynching of Hindu man

UNITED NATIONS, Dec 23 : UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has voiced concern over the violence in Bangladesh, including the lynching of a Hi

2nd WT20I: Shafali, spin trio do star turns in Indias seven-wicket win

VISAKHAPATNAM, Dec 23: Shafali Verma hit a blistering unbeaten 69 as India made short work of a paltry target to outclass Sri Lanka by seven wick

Fallen liquor truck uncorks loot in Gujarat

A liquor-laden truck overturned in Gujarat's Sanand, leading to a chaotic scene as locals looted spilled bottles before police arrived. The drive

India New Zealand FTA to provide opportunities for Indian payment service providers

NEW DELHI, Dec 23 : The proposed India-New Zealand FTA provides opportunities for Indian payment service providers to leverage Indias technologic

RBI to Inject Rs 2 Lakh Cr Liquidity, Announces Dollar Swap

NEW DELHI, Dec 23: In a bid to inject liquidity in the banking system, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Tuesday announced a series of measures,

VB-G RAM G Act better than MGNREGA, will transform rural India: Shivraj Chouhan

JAIPUR, Dec 23 : Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday said that the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar

Pak court stays arrest of Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi until Jan 27

KARACHI, Dec 23: A local court in Islamabad on Tuesday stayed the arrest of the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Imran Khan, and his wi

Sync PG counselling dates with all-India process: NMC to states

The National Medical Commission has revamped the NEET-PG 2025 counselling schedule, mandating states to synchronize their admission timelines wit

Strength at 56 and 26: Dr. Jen Ashton celebrates year-long fitness journey with bikini selfie alongside daughter

Dr. Jen Ashton, former Good Morning America chief medical correspondent, celebrated her year-long fitness journey by uploading a bikini selfie wi

Rongbing Apot dolongko March jao matchotnaba gnang

WILLIAMNAGAR: East Garo Hills ajani Rongbing Apot songo Rongon chibimako kabate rikenggipa dolongko matchotangengaha aro ia dolongko rebaenggipa

Indo-Bangla simako bilakbate nirikkina sorkari kurachaka

SHILLONG: Adita salrangna skang, Meghalaya adokni ningo donggipa songni manderangko, Bangladesh asongoni napsrukbagipa dolsa manderang, silchidar

Agilsakni Isol dakmikjachina VPP prez-ko HNLC mikrakata

SHILLONG: Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC)-ni kamrango Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) bobil dolko jak onjachina di

Man kills 8 month pregnant wife in drunken rage

A Ludhiana man, Vijay Kumar, has been arrested for allegedly beating his eight-month pregnant wife, Pushpa, to death during a drunken rage. Her b

HNLC bobil dolko agangrikaniona rimbapilchina sorkariko UDP didia

SHILLONG: Meghalaya adoko pangkamgipa tomtomaniko rabana gita Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) bobil dolko agangrikaniona rimbapiln

JSCLs Hatrick of Awards

The recognition of Jammu Smart City Limited (JSCL) with three national awards at the 5th PSU Transformation Awards 2025 is a significant mileston

HC dismisses politically motivated plea of Mufti on undertrials

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Dec 23: The High Court today dismissed the petition filed by Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president and forme

GHADC election-na BJP, candidate-rangko sandiengaha

SHILLONG: Rebaenggipa 2026 bilsio ongatna sienggipa Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) election-o susana gita Bharatiya Janata Party

Overnight snow, rains in Kashmir; weather improves

Mughal road being opened today Flight cancelled, 10 delayed in Jammu Fayaz Bukhari/Gopal Sharma SRINAGAR/ JAMMU, Dec 23: Parts of Kashmir were hi

Judicial Inquiry Comm records statements of cops, Magistrates

Public to be called in next sitting Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 23: The Judicial Inquiry Commission headed by Retired Supreme Court Judge

Garo Hills-o Krismasna tarisamsotoka

Bazar antidamrango manderang koros kachichatoka TURA: Garo Hills gimikon manderangni kusi ongbee Krismasna nichaksoanirangko aro tarisamsoanirang

No headway in shifting of Ware House in sight, traders problems to continue

Avtar Bhat JAMMU, Dec 23: There has been no headway in shifting of much talked about Ware House -a trading hub of J&K from Jammu city to outskirt

Adokni CM, kangalrangna kadimeaniko rabaa

TURA: Mongolbar salo, adokni Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma, Tura Bazar-ona reange, Krimasna koros kachichaenggipa manderangko, dokkan dakenggipa

Govt nod to 18% fare hike

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 23: The Government today gave nod to the 18% hike in the transport fare after a high level meeting held here t

Families of two Jammu youth recruited into Russian Army lose contact since Sept 2025

No efforts to ensure return Bivek Mathur JAMMU, Dec 23: Families of two out of three youth from Jammu district, who were allegedly misled into jo

HC dismisses plea of HM chiefs sons

NEW DELHI, Dec 23: The Delhi High Court today dismissed the pleas of two sons of Hizbul Mujahideen chief Syed Salahuddin and others challenging f

2 CT-Scan machines lying defunct at GMC Anantnag

Private diagnostic centre roped in for services Irfan Tramboo SRINAGAR, Dec 23: Two CT scan machines at Government Medical College (GMC) Anantnag

Eased MBBS intake norms to continue amid doctor shortage

To address doctor shortages, the National Medical Commission will continue relaxed MBBS intake norms for existing colleges for the 2026-27 academ

At this new restaurant in Delhi, you can have a cocktail with your pet

A Students Plea for Sanity Amidst the Noise at NEHU

Editor, I walked into North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU) with a sense of pride. For a student like me hailing from far away hilly villages of M

Politics as business

Reports that the ruling BJP carried a hefty after-poll bank balance of nearly 7,000 crore, against the Congress partys over 500 crore, should sur

NTA to roll out live photo, facial recognition checks

From 2026, the NTA will implement facial recognition for NEET-UG and JEE-Main to combat impersonation, following a successful pilot with Aadhaar-

Renowned Hindi writer Vinod Shukla dies at 88

Renowned Hindi writer Vinod Kumar Shukla passed away at 88 after a lung ailment. The first Jnanpith awardee from Chhattisgarh, Shukla was known f

Controversy erupts as CBS blocks 60 minutes story on Venezuelan prisoners in El Salvador

CBS News faced criticism after pulling a 60 Minutes report on Venezuelan men detained in El Salvadors CECOT prison following deportation by the T

A hundred years ago | Operating on heart without anaesthetic

2 killed, 16 injured as fog triggers pile-up in Amethi

Dense fog led to a massive pile-up on the Lucknow-Varanasi National Highway in Amethi, claiming the lives of two truck drivers and injuring at le

Ashes over for Pat Cummins, uncertainty over T20 WC too

Melbourne, Dec 23: Todd Murphy will replace the injured Nathan Lyon as Australias frontline spin option, while captain Pat Cummins is set to be r

Kohli, Rohit, Gill add star power to Vijay Hazare Trophy

Bengaluru, Dec 23: The charismatic presence of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma alongside a host of top India cricketers lends unprecedented gravitas

England to investigate drinking habits of cricketers in Ashes tour

Melbourne, Dec 23: Englands managing director of mens cricket Rob Key says he will investigate the drinking habits of the England team following

Van der Dussen refuses to give up on T20 World Cup dream

Pretoria, Dec 23: South Africa batter Rassie van der Dussen has admitted that a return to the national T20 side and a possible spot in the T20 W

Brooks judgement cost England: Ponting

MELBOURNE, Dec 23: Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has called on England batter Harry Brook to refine his approach in Australian condition

Adelbert reiterates demand for separate academic reservation policy

By Our Reporter Shillong, Dec 23: North Shillong MLA Adelbert Nongrum has reiterated his demand for a separate academic reservation policy, empha

State jacks up border vigil

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 23: In a move reflecting growing concerns over cross-border crime and the volatile political situation in Banglades

Tribal pushback over 'illegal settlers' kills 2 in Assam's West Karbi Anglong

Two people died and dozens of police officers were injured in violent tribal protests in Assam's West Karbi Anglong district. Demonstrators, arme

Jimenez converts another penalty to give Fulham win over Nottingham Forest

An uneventful first half came to life seconds before halftime when Fulham was awarded a spot kick following a foul by Douglas Luiz on his fellow

Ready to face assassination if it helps people: Ardent on HNLC warning

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 23: Voice of the People Party (VPP) president Ardent Miller Basaiawmoit has defiantly responded to threats from the

Governor wishes peace, joy ahead of Christmas festival

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 23: Ahead of the Christmas festivities, Governor Chandrashekhar H. Vijayashankar on Tuesday visited the Cathedral o

YouTuber under ED lens flew over 130 guests for Dubai for his cruise wedding

A UP-based YouTube influencer, Anurag Dwivedi, facing ED money-laundering probes for alleged ties to illegal betting, reportedly spent crores on

Former HC Judge SR Sen passes away

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 23: Former Judge of the High Court of Meghalaya, Justice Sudip Ranjan Sen, passed away on Tuesday at a hospital in

Lack of departmental coordination behind water crisis, claims Adelbert

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 23: North Shillong MLA Adelbert Nongrum on Tuesday attributed the recent water crisis affecting several localities

Them Iew Mawlong issue: Adelbert reminds govt of proposed relocation

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 23: North Shillong MLA Adelbert Nongrum on Tuesday urged the state government to take immediate steps to relocate 3

Kohli and Rohit in focus as Indian crickets creme de la creme take guard for the Hazare Trophy

The former skippers will turn up for Delhi and Mumbai respectively from the opening round itself; defending champion Karnataka finds itself in th

UDP awaits report on strategy for GHADC polls

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 23: The United Democratic Party (UDP) is still awaiting a crucial report from its Garo Hills committee regarding st

Appoint deserving Acting Syiem, Titos tells KHADC

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 23: Opposition Leader in the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC), Titosstarwell Chyne, on Tuesday, said

The ultimate guide to making your favourite Christmas savouries with a splash of spirit

From adding dark rum to chicken wings to creating a sumptuous vodka sauce for tiramisu, crme caramel or chocolate tart, we have got you covered

3 Drug Peddlers Held In Hyderabad

Based on the statements of the consumers, police arrested peddlers M. Satish Kumar and Panda Stevehans at a coffee shop in Sainikpuri and recover

Libya's Army Chief Killed In Plane Crash In Turkey

Libya's prime minister said the chief of staff of the country's army was killed in an airplane accident in Turkey on Tuesday after he visited Ank

Defence Research and Development Organisation conducts User Evaluation Trials

Defence Research and Development Organisation conducts User Evaluation Trials of the Next Generation Akash (Akash-NG) missile system. (PTI)

Madhya Pradesh electoral rolls cut by over 42.7 lakh after SIR, 8.4 lakh voters 'unmapped'

Madhya Pradesh has removed 42.7 lakh voters, 7.4% of its electorate, in a massive electoral roll clean-up. This extensive revision, involving doo

BJP rejects Cong charge, defends One North East platform

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 23: State BJP president Rikman G Momin has pushed back strongly against the Meghalaya Congress claim that the North

Strict action for New Year violations; special drunk driving checks from Wednesday

Hyderabad CP says riders/motorists caught drunk will face vehicle seizure, a fine of 10,000, six-month jail term and even permanent cancellation