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Senegal names economist Lo as new PM after Sonko's sacking

This is not a change of direction but of method, he said, citing integrity and transparency and economic and cultural sovereignty, all of which M

Spains Secretary General led delegation meets Dr Jitendra, discusses Astrophysics collaboration

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, May 25: A high-level delegation led by Dr. Eva Ortega-Pano, Secretary General, Ministry of Science, Innovation

Major tragedy averted, 320 tourists stranded in Gulmarg Gondola rescued

HM lauds forces for rescue, CM orders inquiry Fayaz Bukhari Srinagar, May 25: A major disaster was averted today as 320 tourists were stranded mi

Gadkari reviews NH projects in Rajasthan, Himachal ; calls for monsoon preparedness

NEW DELHI, May 25 : Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Monday directed officials to undertake comprehensive monsoon preparedness, including effectiv

Terror and talks with Pakistan cant go together: BJP

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, May 25: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) today reiterated that terrorism and talks with Pakistan cannot go toge

Public service should always remain centred on helping people: CM

52 compassionate job letters given Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 25: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today handed over appointment orders to

Crackdown against narco-terror, drug smugglers to continue: LG

Admn to soon come out with Rehab Policy Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 25: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today said that crackdown again

Centre likely to introduce standard pack sizes for edible oils to improve price transparency

NEW DELHI, May 25: The Department of Consumer Affairs is examining the possibility of introducing standard pack sizes for edible oils under the L

CM hands over regularisation orders to CPWs of SED

*Meets legislators, VCs Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 25: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today handed over regularisation orders to Conting

Forest Deptt gears up to submit proposal for induction of nearly 32 officers into IFoS

Comprehensive draft being finalized for MoEF *Final call to be taken up by UPSC after completion of formalities Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, May 25: In

Court allows police interrogation of Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad over threat to publisher

Court allows police interrogation of Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad over threat to publisher

Ishaan, Amrita shine in Chess Championship

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, May 25: The 3rd Open Khelo Jammu Amrita Cup Chess Championship was organized by Vivek Chess Academy under t

J&K Bank Academy, Akhnoor Tigers FC A enter final of Akhnoor Football Cup

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, May 25: The semifinals of the Akhnoor Football Cup were held today at Government Boys Higher Secondary Scho

11th Dist Jammu Pencak Silat Cship gets underway

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, May 25: The 11th District Jammu Pencak Silat Championship 2026 commenced today with great enthusiasm and sp

Inter-Zonal sports competitions held across different venues

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, May 25: Department of Youth Services and Sports (DYSS), Jammu today organized Inter-Zonal District Level co

Prof Adit brings global recognition to MIER Group

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 25: Prof Adit Gupta, Principal of MIER College of Education (Autonomous) Jammu and Director of the MIER Group

Govt Ayurvedic Hospital organizes health awareness & yoga camp

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 25: Government Ayurvedic Hospital Jammu organized a health awareness and yoga camp at Tiny Tots Higher Seconda

GHSS Bahu Fort hosts workshop on drug-free living

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 25: Government Higher Secondary School (GHSS), Bahu Fort today organized an awareness workshop on environmenta

EAM Jaishankar holds talks with Japanese counterpart Motegi

NEW DELHI, May 25: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Japanese counterpart Motegi Toshimitsu on Monday held wide-ranging talks focusi

African proverb of the day: 'Having a good discussion is like having...' Life lessons on knowledge, enlightenment, wealth and why exchange of ideas can be equivalent to treasure

African proverb of the day highlights the importance of communication, wisdom, and human connection. The proverb Having a good discussion is like

Quote of the Day by Ancient Greek historian Thucydides: It is frequently a misfortune to have very brilliant men in charge of affairs. They expect too much of ordinary men Inspiring lessons on leadership, human behavior, communication and why great leaders adjust their expectations to human reality

Quote of the Day by Thucydides: Thucydides quote, It is frequently a misfortune to have very brilliant men in charge of affairs. They expect too

Kamai da ka Hok (Earn with Righteousness): Supporting Local Businesses Should Not Mean Paying Any Price

By Balakmen Suting At the entrance of Iewduh known as Shillongs great beating heart of commerce, the oldest and most beloved bazaar (Iew) of the

Garo girl Maria Manda Sangma to lead Bdesh at SAFF Championship

By Our Reporter Shillong, May 25: From the indigenous Garo community to the captaincy of a national football team, midfielder Maria Manda Sangmas

NEHU VC Post: Transforming Crisis Into Opportunity

By Rudi V Warjri I was a member of the three-member committee which was specified to search for a VC for NEHU sometime in 2020 2021. A panel of

Svitolina, Anisimova advance as Wawrinka exits

Paris, May 25: Elina Svitolina survived a major first-round scare at the French Open after fighting back from a set down to defeat Hungarys Anna

Nongkseh finish on top of Group A, Lajong close behind

By Our Reporter Shillong, May 25: Nongkseh SSCC and Shillong Lajong FC finished first and second respectively in Group A of the 5th Meghalaya Sta

Covid-like protocol imposed on flights from Ebola hotspots

APS Happy Valley dominate Inter-APS football championship

By Our Reporter Shillong, May 25: Army Public School (APS), Happy Valley delivered a commanding performance to complete a hat-trick of titles at

Forget pills? This humble vegetable juice slashes blood pressure in just 14 days, biggest study ever

New research from the University of Exeter reveals beetroot juice significantly lowers blood pressure in older adults. Drinking nitrate-rich beet

Amit Shah starts 4-state tour today to review border security

SSA teachers honour Conrad; CM LEAD Fellowship launched in Tura

From Our Correspondent TURA, May 23: The All Garo Hills SSA School Teachers Association (AGHSSASTA-CB) on Saturday held a felicitation programme

CBI takes over probe in Twisha Sharma death case

After the meeting, the CBI re-registered the state police FIR as its own case, according to the procedure

Quote of the Day by Ancient Roman poet Lucretius: The greatest wealth is to live content with Inspiring lessons on human nature, simplicity, gratitude and why happiness comes from within by the philosopher known for deep reflections of human desire

Quote of the Day by Lucretius: Lucretiuss quote, The greatest wealth is to live content with little, for there is never want where the mind is sa

Spanish Proverb of the Day: To tell a woman what she cannot do is to tell her Life lessons on empowerment, confidence, breaking limitations and why you are stronger than you think

Spanish Proverb of the Day highlights the meaning of To tell a woman what she cannot do is to tell her what she can. The saying reflects the idea

Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce: Why she admires his authenticity over past relationships

Taylor Swift reportedly admires Travis Kelce's 'real' personality, finding his open and confident nature refreshing compared to past relationship

Greek proverb of the day: 'Dread old age, for it does not...' - this Greek saying reveals the hidden struggles of aging, growing old and understanding lifes hardest stage

Greek proverb of the day: Old age arrives with many changes. Physical, emotional, and social shifts occur together. This ancient Greek proverb hi

Parents' fear of divorce stigma may be pushing many women into death traps: SC

'AI must be disarmed!': Pope Leo XIV warns of dangerous future without human control

Base UG admissions on CUET scores: NEHU to affiliated colleges

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 25: The North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU) on Monday issued a fresh clarification to reiterate that admissions to

BJP resolves to contest Shillong LS bypoll, nine in fray for party ticket

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 25: The Meghalaya unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has resolved to contest the upcoming Shillong Parliament

Police on job to trace accused in pastor vehicle vandalism case

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 25: Shillong Police has asserted that all efforts are on to trace the culprits involved in vandalising the vehicle

Assault-murder case: Police to contest grant of anticipatory bails

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 25: East Khasi Hills Police will challenge the anticipatory bails granted by the KHADC Court to nine persons after

Eye on China, Quad to ramp up critical minerals cooperation

Demand to restore Garo names of villages in GH

Pressure groups maintain that preserving indigenous nomenclature is vital for protecting the language, customs, identity of Achik people against

KHADC defends suspension of Mylliem Syiem

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 25: The Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) Executive Committee on Monday defended its decision to susp

HITO seeks probe into graft in Hima Mylliem

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 25: The Hynniewtrep Integrated Territorial Organisation (HITO) on Monday submitted a petition to Khasi Hills Autono

Sohra legislator optimistic about final MCCL payout

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 25: Sohra MLA Gavin Miguel Mylliem has expressed optimism that the state government will soon release the third and

Christian Preacher Arrested For Conversion Activities In UP Village: Cops

Police said he was allegedly luring people by promising that people who convert get a government job and are married off to a beautiful girl.

African Proverb of the Day: 'If you close your eyes to facts...'-Life lessons on truth, awareness, accountability, and why ignoring reality often leads to painful consequences

African proverbs offer timeless wisdom. Ignoring facts leads to painful lessons. Denial does not make problems disappear. Reality eventually dema

IPL 2026 | Sensational slide,rampagingcomeback and nail-biting finish

In the race to the playoffs, Punjab were duly punished after suffering six successive losses while Kolkata kept themselves alive until the last d

Quote of the day by Robert De Niro: 'You don't need words to...' Life lessons on communication, love and human nature by popular Academy Award winning American actor

Quote of the day by Robert De Niro highlights the role of emotions, silence, and human connection in daily life. The quote explains that feelings

India moves a step closer to 114 Rafales deal: LoR for mega contract ready, to be sent to France soon

Bitcoin price crash after $126,000 peak: What triggered the drop and can BTC USD recover to new all-time highs? Here's what crypto traders need to know

Bitcoin (BTC USD) crash and recovery analysis: Bitcoin's rally to $126,000 in October 2025 faltered due to tariff shocks, liquidations, and ETF o

ACB Unearths Huge Illegal Assets Of Former AP Bhavan Special Officer

Chinnappanna served in the post from October 2019 and his tenure was extended till June 2024.

300 tourists stranded mid-air after technical snag hits Gulmarg gondola; rescue operation underway

Nearly 300 tourists were stranded mid-air after a technical fault halted the Gulmarg Gondola service in north Kashmir. The Army, Jammu and Kashmi

No lesson learnt from past NEET mess: SC slams NTA, to monitor process

55-Year-Old Labourer Dies Of Toxic Gas While Cleaning Septic Tank In Delhi

The two workers were reportedly sent nearly eight feet deep inside a septic tank without any safety gear, oxygen support or protective equipment,

DelhiHCto hear plea on Gymkhana Club eviction today

Quote of the Day by Legendary Roman poet Horace: Time will bring to light whatever is hidden; it will cover up and conceal what is now shining in splendor Inspiring lessons on truth, time, human perception and why nothing in life is constant by the historical figure known for Carpe diem phrase

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'Don't be sentimental': CJI Surya Kant brushes aside plea over Cockroach Janta Party

Girl Adopts Zoo Elephant Sarswati on Birthday

Zoo authorities thanked Kumari Nitya Jasti for supporting wildlife care and conservation.

Quote of the day by Thales: 'Hope is the only good that is common to all men, those who have nothing else possess...' - life lessons on hope, resilience and why you should never give up by Greek philosopher and creator of Thales's theorem

Quote of the day by Thales: Greek philosopher Thales believed hope is a universal human possession. Hope helps people endure hardship and loss. I

AKPL Carries Out Double Banking Operation

Officials added that reduced vessel stay would lower fuel consumption and emissions, contributing to environmentally sustainable port operations.

Quote of the day by Bruce Willis: 'Hair loss is Gods way of telling me...' Life lessons on human behavior, society, fame, genetics and spirituality by American actor battling dementia and popular for playing lead role in Die Hard film series

Quote of the day by Bruce Willis highlights a simple message about human life, aging, fame, genetics, spirituality, and self-acceptance. Bruce Wi

Mujahid Offered Rs.10 Crore Supari for Moizuddin's Murder, Says Accused

Sources said police also found from RTO records that the Scorpio vehicle, which was allegedly used for the murder, was originally owned by a pers

NARCL retains guarantees of Jaypee ex-promoters to boost recovery of dues

NARCL has already filed applications linked to both the corporate guarantee of Jaiprakash Power Ventures and personal guarantees of chairman Mano

Government wrote thrice to Delhi Gymkhana since September last year to clear Rs 48-crore rent

Drug cartels are exploiting gaps in global law: HM Amit Shah just told 40 nations to close them

Union Home Minister Amit Shah urged over 40 foreign diplomats to treat narcotics as a global security threat requiring coordinated international

Mekedatu dam issue: CM tells officials to pursue legal action

Ex-VCK MLA threatens to leave party over its support for TVK

2.6 lakh aided by heat relief units in 20 days

Respite being provided through mobile units, Cooling Zones, says CM; govt. monitoring situation 24x7, will boost measures if needed, she adds

Baby bait: on the Andhra Pradesh governments proposed incentives for families

Incentives for having more children will keep poorer women out of workforce

Stone Set for Flatted Factory Complexes

He said the Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation (APIIC) would allocate space in the complex to 26 industries.

From black to grey: on the Sample Registration System Statistical Report, 2024

India needs to prepare for a future with an ageing population

DGP Inspects Office Sections

He ordered painting of walls, almirahs and tables to give a neat and standardised look, and directed that all files lying around be sent to the r

Fuel Hike Worries Transporters, Gig Workers, Parents

The fuel price hike would have a cascading effect on food prices.

Quote of the Day by Niccol Machiavelli: Men are driven by two principal impulses, either by love or by fear Inspiring lessons on human behavior, decision-making and why motivation comes from love or pressure by the philosopher known for his insights into human nature and political strategy

Quote of the Day by Niccol Machiavelli: Machiavellis quote, Men are driven by two principal impulses, either by love or by fear explores the fund

Youth Congress Leaders and Cadre Staged a Protest Against the Hiked Prices of Petrol and Diesel in Karimnagar

Youth Congress leaders and workers also burnt an effigy of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and raised slogans against the BJP-led Central government

Congress Condemns Fuel Price Hike

In a media statement, transport minister Ponnam Prabhakar criticised the timing of the hike, pointing out that the Centre deliberately paused fue

Congress Lost Dalit Support For Delayed Action: Rahul Gandhi Ahead Of UP Polls

Sources present at the meeting revealed that Rahul Gandhi praised Bahujan Samaj Pary founder Kanshi Ram, noting that he succeeded in uniting the

Man arrested for sexually harassing minor girl in Ambattur

Waqf Activists Face Threats, Attacks

Deccan Waqf Protection Society president Osman Bin Alhajri, who has been fighting alleged encroachments on the Waqfnotified Toli Masjid lands spa

Adivasis Prepared to Accord a Traditional Welcome to CM Revanth on June 1

The Chief Minister is scheduled to inaugurate 28 completed Indiramma houses in the village and later address a public meeting at Kagaznagar X Roa

CPM accuses Congress 'attitude towards opposition' as a factor hindering opposition unity against RSS-BJP

National workshop on imaging innovations held

India and Australia bridging the trade and trust barrier

An India-Australia trade deal must prioritise balance over parity

DC Edit | Fuel Prices To Push Inflation Up

In Delhi, petrol will now retail at Rs 102.12 per litre, while diesel will cost Rs 95.20 per litre. After adding local taxes, fuel price was high

Stanleys cardiothoracic team performs complex surgeries under CMCHIS

Coimbatore sexual assault-cum-murder: police aim to file chargesheet within 30 days

Vijay Announces Farm Loan Waivers, Extended Screening Of Movies

The waivers were announced after a high-level review meeting on the matter which was attended by Chief Minister Vijay.