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DC Edit | Hate Against Minorities Behind Kerala Lynching

Chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan condemned the incident unequivocally and said the government will do everything possible to ensure that the strin

Australian state passes tougher gun, anti-terror laws after Bondi Beach shooting

The legislation follows the December 14 shooting at a Jewish Hanukkah celebration at Sydney's famed Bondi Beach, where 15 people were killed and

Jingle all the way to Koshys for Christmas hampers of Adivasi products

The Ippimala Third Share Producer Company and Urumala, two Adivasi enterprises supported by the Gudalur-based Action for Community Organisation R

Epstein Files RELEASED: Second batch of 30000 pages of documents published by DOJ, reveals this about US President Donald Trump

The United States Department of Justice on Tuesday released 30,000 more pages of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, while noting that some of

Morning Digest: IPS officer among 34 police personnel injured in Assam district during mob violence; Indias first anti-terror policy to be released soon, and more

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France's parliament approves Emergency Bill to prevent U.S.-style government shutdown

The emergency law ''is like a spare tyre, Finance Minister Roland Lescure told lawmakers, urging quick work on a real budget for next year. Relyi

Sunil Gatade | Heroes, Villains, Side Artistes and Extras in Indias Politics of 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi remains the star performer of his party as the BJP created a hat-trick by winning Haryana, Delhi and Bihar

US judge tosses Trump challenge to New York immigration-related law

U.S. District Judge Anne Nardacci in Albany rejected the Justice Department's arguments that a New York law that restricts the ability of the Dem

New Epstein files dump contains multiple Trump references

The U.S. Justice Department issued a statement defending the President shortly after the files dropped, saying some documents contain untrue and

Syed Ata Hasnain | Amid Bdesh Turbulence, Risks of Disorder in East

Unlike Pakistan, where the military still exerts some restraining influence over clerical power, Bangladesh lacks a comparable institutional coun

Australian State Passes Tougher Gun, Anti-Terror Laws After Sydney Shooting

Australia's most populous state passed sweeping new gun and anti-terror laws following the recent mass shooting on Bondi Beach, tightening firear

Explosion at a Pennsylvania nursing home traps people inside, authorities say

The explosion happened at Bristol Health & Rehab Center in Bristol Township, just as a utility crew had been on site looking for a gas leak, alth

Explosion at Pennsylvania nursing home kills at least 2

The explosion happened at Bristol Health & Rehab Centre in Bristol Township, just as a utility crew had been on site looking for a gas leak, alth

Venezuela seeks to criminalise oil tanker seizures as Trump puts pressure on Maduro

Venezuela's political Opposition, including Nobel Peace laureate Mara Corina Machado, has expressed support for Mr. Trump's Venezuela policy, inc

Auxano Capital exits Lets Game Now with single-digit returns

Auxano Capital decided to exit Lets Game Now, which it had invested in 2024, after recent regulations banned real-money gaming in India and led t

Salah scores Egypts late winner to beat Zimbabwe

Rabat, Dec 23: Mohamed Salah got Egypt off to a winning start in the Africa Cup of Nations by scoring late for 2-1 against Zimbabwe. Salah captai

Espanyol comes from behind to beat Athletic

Bilbao, Dec 23: Espanyol won a fifth consecutive La Liga game, coming from behind to prevail at Athletic Bilbao 2-1 and stay within striking dist

Neymar undergoes knee surgery

Sao Paulo, Dec 23: Neymar underwent minor surgery on his left knee, his club Santos said. The 33-year-old Neymar previously said he wanted to fix

Neres doubles gives Napoli Italian Super Cup

Riyadh, Dec 23: David Neres scored in each half for Napoli as the reigning Serie A champion won the Italian Super Cup for a third time, beating B

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

Court issues notice on plea seeking ban on web series UP 77

The Delhi High Court has issued a notice on a plea seeking a ban on the upcoming web series titled UP 77, which is reportedly based on the life o

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

Former child actor Tylor Chase found homeless

Shaun Weiss offers help to homeless Neds Declassified actor Former child actor Tylor Chase, who appeared on the popular Nickelodeon show Neds Dec

Call of Duty video game creator dies in car crash

Video game creator Vince Zampella, best known for his immensely popular Call of Duty franchise, has passed away in a tragic car accident, reporte

Saif, Kareena, Soha Ali Khan begin Christmas festivities

Actors Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan, along with Saifs sister Soha Ali Khan, have ushered in the Christmas festivities with a warm and in

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

EY, Deloitte, PwC, KPMG lock horns with tech companies in age of AI

India's top consulting firms, including EY, Deloitte, PwC, and KPMG, are fiercely competing with tech giants like Accenture and Capgemini, alongs

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

US Supreme Court Blocks Trump's National Guard Deployment In Chicago

The US Supreme Court dealt a blow to President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown on Tuesday by blocking his deployment of National Guard troop

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

Bangladesh Army silent as Yunus regime grapples with violence, chaos

New Delhi, Dec 23: Bangladeshs interim government led by Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus is currently under severe criticism for having failed to ma

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

Court modifies bail conditions for Michel in Agusta case

A Delhi court has partially eased bail conditions for Christian Michel James in the AgustaWestland chopper scam case. The court allowed him to fu

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