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Inaugural Total World Chess Championship announced

The tour will be played across the three formats: classical, rapid and blitz. But the classical format has been reduced to a shorter time control

Vande Mataram is more than a song, it is the very pulse of our nation: RS Chairman Radhakrishnan

NEW DELHI, Dec 9: Rajya Sabha Chairman CP Radhakrishnan on Tuesday asserted that Vande Mataram was not just a national song but was the very puls

Pandyas blazing fifty, ruthless bowlers earn India 101-run win over SA

CUTTACK, Dec 9: Hardik Pandya made a memorable comeback to competitive cricket, striking a mood-lifting unbeaten fifty and then took a key wicket

FM meets Temasek Chairman Teo Chee Hean, discusses potential investment opportunities

NEW DELHI, Dec 9 : Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday met Temasek chairman Teo Chee Hean here and discussed potential investment oppo

India-Nepal cultural festival showcases shared heritage, traditions with special focus on Buddhism

KATHMANDU, Dec 9 : A festival showcasing the rich cultural heritage and traditions of Nepal and India, with special focus on Buddhism, has been o

US keen to deepen ties with India in areas of defence, energy: US under secretary Hooker to Misri

NEW DELHI, Dec 9: Translating the vision enunciated by President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi in their February meeting into con

DC Jammu distributes kits to Softball players

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 9: Deputy Commissioner Jammu, Dr Rakesh Minhas, graced the kit distribution ceremony for J&K Softball a

Pakistans water crisis sees spike as per capita water availability drops

ISLAMABAD, Dec 9 : Pakistans water crisis continues to worsen as the country saw a sharp drop in its per capita water availability, due to a popu

Mehul Choksis appeal against Indias extradition request rejected by Belgiums supreme court

NEW DELHI, Dec 9 : Belgiums supreme court the Court of Cassation on Tuesday rejected the appeal of fugitive diamond trader Mehul Choksi challen

Anupam Rasayan to acquire U.S. firm Jayhawk for $150 million

The purchase consideration accounts for payment against the equity value of Jayhawk and existing loans payable to the exiting shareholders.

6 convicted in 2017 Pampore cases

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Dec 9: Six persons were convicted today by a judicial magistrate in Pampore in connection with two long-pending

AE attached

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Dec 9: An Assistant Engineer (AE), posted in Jal Shakti Department in Kulgam district has been attached. Offici

DC Udhampur reviews implementation of SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Dec 9: Deputy Commissioner Udhampur today chaired a meeting of the District Level Monitoring Committee under th

DC reviews progress of RDD sector; issues key directions

Excelsior Correspondent RAMBAN, Dec 9: Deputy Commissioner Ramban, Mohammad Alyas Khan today chaired a review meeting to assess the progress achi

IMPARD organises workshop on Development of Capacity Building Plans

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 9: The Jammu & Kashmir Institute of Management, Public Administration and Rural Development (J&K IMPARD) in co

DC approves temporary steel Bridge for Public Convenience

Excelsior Correspondent BUDGAM, Dec 9: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Budgam, Dr. Bilal Mohi-ud-Din Bhat, today chaired a review meeting to assess the

Div Com reviews ATR on Stray Animal issues as per SC Directions

SRINAGAR, Dec 9: To ensure effective implementation of the directions issued by the Supreme Court of India in the Suo Moto Writ Petition City Hou

Shooting at Kentucky State University leaves 1 dead, 1 injured and a suspect in custody, officials say

Law enforcement are on scene, and a suspect has been arrested. Let's pray for all those affected, Gov. Andy Beshear said in a post on X

LAHDC launches Padega Kargil Badega Kargil initiative

Excelsior Correspondent KARGIL, Dec 9: Under the Chairmanship of the Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoo

Kentucky State University shooting: 1 dead, 1 injured, suspect in custody

Tragedy struck Kentucky State University as a shooting at Young Hall left one student dead and another critically injured, disrupting final exams

Former MP urges LG Ladakh to reserve tender works up to R 20 cr for Locals

LEH, Dec 9: Former Member of Parliament and Ex Chairman/Chief Executive Councillor of LAHDC Leh, Jamyang Tsering Namgyal met the Lieutenant Gover

BlackRock unit agrees to invest 3,000 crore in Aditya Birla Renewables for minority stake

The GIP investment translates into an enterprise value of 14,600 crore for ABREN.

Kids as young as 11 dabbling in drugs, shows 10-city survey

A nationwide school survey reveals alarming drug experimentation among Indian children, with initiation as early as 11 and an average age of 12.9

Europe Is Decaying, NATO Calls Me Daddy: Trump Blasts Allies

President Donald Trump blasted Europe as decaying and weak on immigration and Ukraine in an interview published Tuesday, deepening a rift between

PlayStation wrap-up 2025: See your PS4 & PS5 gaming stats, top games & more

PlayStation's 2025 Wrap-Up is now live. Players can see their gaming hours and top games. Digital cards are shareable on social media. The recap

I Love LA Episode 7 release date, time, schedule and how to watch: Global streaming timings, storyline, cast and characters

I Love LA Episode 7 release date, time, schedule and how to watch information is now confirmed. The HBO comedy series continues its weekly rollou

AIIMS Jammu hosts CME-cum-simulation workshop on Obstetric Anaesthesia

JAMMU, Dec 9: AIIMS Jammu organized a comprehensive CME-cum-simulation workshop on Obstetric Anaesthesia centred on the theme Preventing the Prev

02 missing ladies reunited with their family by Billawar police

KATHUA, Dec 9:- J&K police Kathua under the overall supervision of SSP Kathua, Ms. Mohita Sharma traced out two missing ladies and reunited them

Baldev Billawaria kick starts blacktopping work at Ward 55

JAMMU, Dec 9: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Jammu & Kashmir general secretary and former Deputy Mayor, Jammu, Baldev Singh Billawaria, today kick

Pandyas blazing fifty, bowlers earn India 101-run win over SA

Cuttack, Dec 9: Hardik Pandya made a memorable comeback to competitive cricket, striking a mood-lifting unbeaten fifty and then took a key wicket

Fifty years ago | Delhi superbazar as model institution

Kejriwal says Gujarat govt stopped him from meeting jailed farmers

He charged that the current administration had behaved in a manner far harsher than what our freedom fighters could have imagined from an indepen

England need to win next Test or Ashes will get embarrassing: McGrath

Sydney, Dec 9: Former Australian pace great Glenn McGrath has delivered a blunt assessment of Englands faltering Ashes campaign, cautioning that

Wood ruled out of Ashes; Fisher comes in

Adelaide, Dec 9: Englands Ashes campaign has taken another heavy blow with fast bowler Mark Wood ruled out of the remainder of the tour due to a

DGCA slashes IndiGo flights by 5%, govt doubles it to 10%

The government has doubled IndiGo's flight cuts to 10% following operational failures and crew norm non-compliance. This punitive action aims to

England cannot have glass jaw: McCullum

Adelaide, Dec 9: England head coach Brendon McCullum has delivered a blunt message to his struggling side, insisting they must shed any hint of f

Cooperative conclave marks finale of IYC 2025

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 9: Key stakeholders conglomerated for the Meghalaya Cooperative Conclave at the State Convention Centre, Shillong,

Gharu, Tony inaugurate blacktopping of Gharani-Gharana Road

Excelsior Correspondent SUCHETGARH, Dec 9: Senior Congress leader and DDC Suchetgarh Taranjit Singh Tony, along with MLA Prof Gharu Ram Bhagat, i

A hundred years ago | Indian tea

Delhi HC directs continued treatment for 6-year-old mauled by pitbull, seeks action-taken report from police

Justice Sachin Datta took note of the fact that previous complaints had been made regarding the same pitbull, but no action was taken.

CM declines to speak on ED raids in Tura

Enforcement Directorate conducted searches in five locations in Tura in connection with diversion of Rs 28.66-crore GHADC funds By Our Reporter S

Teachers salary structure to be finalised before Christmas: CM

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 9: The state government has set a clear timeline for restructuring the salary of ad hoc and SSA teachers, with Chie

The Khyndai Lad area witnessed heavy traffic congestion on Tuesday

The Khyndai Lad area witnessed heavy traffic congestion on Tuesday ahead of the upcoming Christmas festival. (ST)

High-speed corridor survey at advanced stage: Tynsong

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 9: Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong on Tuesday said the survey for the high-speed corridor from Mawlyngkhung

Pluribus Episode 7 release date, time, schedule, how to watch: Global streaming timings for all regions, what to expect, plot

Pluribus Episode 7 release date, time, schedule and how to watch details are confirmed. The new episode arrives with a fixed global rollout on Ap

CM Naidu Calls For Massive Participation In Atal Sandesh Modi Suparipalana Yatra

The Chief Minister emphasised that the programme aimed at rekindling former Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayees ideals among the youth and highl

Karoline Leavitt debuts festive new look while familys ICE scandal steals the spotlight

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt shared a social media selfie while facing scrutiny over her family's ICE scandal. Her former sister-

'Will definitely sack IndiGo CEO if it comes to that': Civil aviation minister Naidu

Civil Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu has apologized for the IndiGo passenger disruptions and vowed strict action, potentially including the

AAP makes fun of Rekha Gupta over 'AQI as temperature' gaffe; BJP responds

Delhiites want to ask these 'AAP' leaders that if they are ridiculing the Chief Minister over one small error, then they should first respond to

Uncertainty looms over winter travel as IndiGo is set to cut 200-400 flights daily

Holiday travel plans for countless domestic flyers face disruption as IndiGo slashes 200-400 flights daily. This significant capacity cut by Indi

Plea Challenges Police Recruitment Rule

The panel granted the state two weeks to file its response.

IndiGo Passengers Face Trouble to Get Back Checked-in Baggage

Addressing concerns of passengers the about difficulty in retrieving checked-in baggage, IndiGo officials said the baggage will be sent to their

Staffer Held for Rs 7.5 Lakh Office Theft

On December 3, after closing business for the day, Rs 7.5 lakh was kept in a desk locker and the cabin centrally locked.

Maha Govt. Plans To Use Goat To Manage Leopards

Maharashtras forest minister Ganesh Naik on Tuesday told Vidhan Sabha during the Winter Session of the State Legislature that he had advised wild

Habitual Bike Stealer Held in Kurnool

Following a complaint, police registered a case and launched an investigation.

FIH Junior Mens Hockey World Cup | Despite structural challenges, a gritty Spain eyes its maiden title

Puig attributed the lack of consistency to Spains hockey ecosystem which remains constrained by finances.

Same number of ATP Challengers, but different prize pools

As per the revised ATP calendar released on December 4, the 2026 season for the second tier of mens tennis will open in Bengaluru on January 5. T

Return to ballot papers, expand collegium that picks ECs: Opposition

The Congress-led coalition of opposition parties is making strong demands for the reinstatement of ballot papers alongside a transformed collegiu

Severe Coldwave Warning For Hyderabad & Telangana

The IMD and local health officials have asked residents to avoid unnecessary night travel, use layered clothing, keep infants and elderly people

NDA to Opposition: How come EVMs function fine when you win?

Key NDA allies JDU and TDP slammed the opposition for 'double standards' on EVMs, questioning why machines are deemed faulty only after electoral

Heated Rivalry Episode 4 release date, time, schedule and how to watch: When will new episode drop? Here's global streaming timings, storyline

Heated Rivalry Episode 4 release date, time, schedule and how to watch information explains the next chapter of the hockey drama series. The stor

Australia bans social media for under 16s- here's what it means for US parents

Australia has become the first nation to ban social media for children under 16, citing concerns over online dangers and mental health impacts. T

Telangana: Polling Duties Carried Out Transparently

The collector emphasized strict scrutiny to avoid situations that may lead to tender votes. Any unnecessary mistakes during election duties could

Student Dies by Suicide in Government BC Hostel for Women

Police identified the victim as Burra Shruthi, 20, a final year student of the Nagarjuna Degree College.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis holds a Press conference |CAIR | Muslim Brotherhood

Stone-Filling Works Begin In Polavaram Gap-2 Upstream

Officials said the downstream stone-filling activity in Gap-2 had been completed earlier, and stabilisation of the base enabled commencement of s

Bow your head: Mamata demands PMs apology over Bankim da remark

Economists, Experts Praise Telangana Rising 2047 Vision Doc

UK former prime minister Tony Blair remarked that Telanganas journey since its formation in 2014 stood as a symbol of resilience and reinvention.

Track them down: Punjab BJP chief demands probe into drug money trail

No scope for fire-safety lapses: Gupta; MCD initiates compliance survey

Inspection of major events, commercial spaces vital to avert Goa-like tragedy:CM; asks Chief Secretary, fire dept. officials to review current me

Donald Trump's rice tariffs threat unlikely to have severe impact on exports

US President Trump's threat of new rice tariffs is unlikely to significantly impact India, as exports to the US are a small fraction of global sa

Deadlines to Lifelines: Former journalists mark four decades

Hyderabad:Nostalgia is a stubborn guest; it never quite leaves. Perhaps that is why it feels so sweet it ties us to the moments and people who s

2-day Global Meet on Chemical Biology Trends Ends

Vice-Chancellor Prof. Ch. Satish Kumar underscored the global demand for innovation in artificial blood components, molecular therapeutics and no

Bitcoin price forecast cut to $100K: Why Standard Chartered halves BTC USD 2025 target and pushes $500K goal to 2030

Bitcoin price forecast 2025: Standard Chartered has significantly lowered its 2025 Bitcoin price forecast to $100,000, citing a slowdown in ETF i

Threats to BLOs during SIR unacceptable: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has mandated all states to provide robust security for booth-level officers during voter enumeration, warning of severe action

Telangana Talli: Harish Slams Telangana Government

Accusing Revanth Reddy of misleading people during the Telangana movement by refusing to resign and now attempting to distort Telanganas identity

CM vows to hand over 7,400 EWS flats in Bhalswato slum dwellers

Zelenskyy says ready to hold Ukraine elections

U.S. President Donald Trump is pressuring Kyiv to accept a deal formulated by Washington, the initial version of which was criticised by Ukraine'

Unique Campaigns Make Panchayat Polls in Telangana Livelier

Problem due to monkeys in many villages has made the campaigning in Nerella gram panchayat of Kamalapur mandal in Hanamkonda district unique.

BRS Celebrateds Vijay Diwas, Congress Celebrates Sonia's Birthday

Congress leaders and activists led by DCC president Naresh Jadhav celebrated the 79th birthday of the partys former president Sonia Gandhi. They

Mehul Choksi fails to get relief from Belgium court

Blast In Suryapet Bricks Company Creates Panic

The compound wall the factory and some trees on the premises collapsed under the impact of the blast.

Zelensky Says Ready To Hold Ukraine Elections

President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Tuesday he was 'ready' for elections, after his US counterpart Donald Trump questioned whether Ukraine was d

PM Modi-led committee, also including Rahul, meets today to pick next CIC

A crucial meeting is scheduled for Wednesday afternoon, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and opposition leader in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi set to

EC officials organise SIR camps to assist sex workers in Kolkata

Govt To Build Large-Scale Affordable Homes Between ORRRRR: Ponguleti

The government is exploring a publicprivate partnership model to develop housing similar to the Kukatpally Housing Board within the ORRRRR belt f

US Judge Orders Release of Ghislaine Maxwell Probe Records

Trump and his allies spent years pushing theories about powerful Democrats being protected over involvement with Epstein, framing the case as a p

Thyroid trouble? Doctors name the number-one food that can help support your glands

If you have thyroid problems, eating the right foods can help. Experts say Brazil nuts are the best food for thyroid health because they have sel

After Putin, Modi to host German chancellor Merz

India is boosting its European ties, with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz set to visit New Delhi soon. This engagement follows President Putin's

Honduran leader alleges interference in vote tally

The final votes are still being counted after the November 30 election, with Trump-backed conservative candidate Nasry Asfura holding a slim lead