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How Administrative Tone Shapes Democracy

Dr Ashwani Kumar ashwinsociology@gmail.com Democracy is often described in terms of constitutional rights, elections, and institutions. Yet most

Truth skipped in Shri Mata Vaishno Devi admissions debate

Facts Dont Lie Dr Varinder Sharma drvarindersharmabjp@gmail.com Former Chief Minister Omar Abdullahs recent claim that merit, not religion guides

DC Bandipora reviews functioning of Ajar Grid Station

Excelsior Correspondent BANDIPORA, Dec 2: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Indu Kanwal Chib, today conducted a series of inspections across th

Promoting inclusion with Physiotherapy

World Disability Day Dr Sonia Gupta soniaguptapt@gmail.com Every year, World Disability Day-also known as the International Day of Persons with D

Aijaz Asad reviews Centrally Sponsored Schemes of RDD & PR Department

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 2: Secretary, Rural Development Department (RDD) and Panchayati Raj, Mohammad Aijaz Asad, today conducted a co

Sakeena Itoo launches CUJs Department of Performing Arts

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 02: Minister for Education, Social Welfare, Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo, today officially launc

Jasma: Seamless Metamorphosis of Bhavai to Haran

Ravinder Kaul JAMMU, Dec 2: The play Jasma, presented by the Department of Performing Arts, Cluster University of Jammu, in collaboration with J&

LPGEF submits memorandum to Chairman 8th Pay Commission

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 2 : The All J&K Low Paid Government Employees Federation (LPGEF) has submitted a memorandum to Chairman 8th Pa

Putin's talks with U.S. envoy Witkoff, Kushner conclude, the Kremin says

The talks on a possible way to end the deadliest European conflict since World War Two stretched for nearly five hours

Fifty years ago | Ford has two-hour talks with Mao

Rajasthan: Tank sinks in canal during Army drill; jawan killed

BJP bags 83% of Rs 915cr routed via Tata Group-controlled trust

Political donations via electoral trusts reveal the BJP received a substantial Rs 959 crore in 2024-25, with the Tata group's Progressive Elector

India trashes Pakistan's claim of denial of overflight to send aid to Sri Lanka

The request for overflight clearance for a Pakistani aircraft carrying humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka was received by the Indian high commi

Phish returns to the Sphere in 2026 with a nine-show Vegas takeover: Dates and tips to increase your chances of getting tickets

Phish announced a massive nine-night residency at the Las Vegas Sphere in spring 2026, spanning three consecutive weekends from April 16 to May 2

Russia Ready To Address India's Concerns Over Massive Trade Deficit: Peskov

Putin, who arrives on Thursday, will hold talks with Modi during which a plethora of significant outcomes are expected, including in the trade an

A hundred years ago | Nobel Peace Prize not to be awarded this year

Sustainable Management of Urban Pollution

Dr. Banarsi Lal Every year 2nd of December is observed as the National Pollution Control Day in India.This day is observed in the memory of peopl

Combating Agriculture Pollution

Dr. Parveen Kumar The second day of last month of the year celebrated as the National Pollution Control day is a day dedicated to awareness and s

Sri Lanka To Play T20 Series Against Pakistan

The second match will be held two days later, with the final on January 11

Singareni Collieries, CSIR-IMMT Ink Pact To Extract Critical Minerals From Coal Waste

Preliminary studies identified 14 minerals, including six light rare earths like lanthanum, cerium, and praseodymium, plus eight heavy ones such

Govt softens stand on pre-installation of Sanchar Saathi

Government clarifies users can uninstall the Sanchar Saathi app, despite mandatory pre-installation for manufacturers. Communications Minister Jy

Trump Accounts for kids: $1,000 government deposit, $250 bonus for millions, who qualifies, how and when to apply, and how funds could grow to $1.9 million

Trump Accounts: A new federal savings program, Trump Accounts, is set to launch. It will provide a $1,000 government contribution to eligible chi

Ringing Rocks Reveal Telanganas Pre-History

Formed some 200 million years ago from volcanic lava rich in ferric oxide, as per historians, their density creates enchanting sounds echoing anc

RS sends Manipur GST bill to Lok Sabha amid walkout by oppn over SIR

Weather to Blow Hot and Cold This Week

Afternoon temperatures would sit in the low thirties while nights would cool to around 18C.

States weavers get Best Handloom Designers honour at Delhi event

From Our Special Correspondent NEW DELHI, Dec 2: Renowned traditional handloom weavers and designers Iaishah Rymbai and Lakme Marak were honoured

HITO calls for scrapping of cement project in EJH citing dangers to env

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 2: The Hynniewtrep Integrated Territorial Organisation (HITO) has formally written to the Ministry of Environment,

Raj Bhavan celebrates Statehood Day of Assam, Nagaland

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 2: The Statehood Day of Assam and Nagaland was celebrated at Raj Bhavan here on Tuesday, with Governor CH Vijayasha

Delivery Agent Dies in Mishap, 3rd in a Month

This is the third delivery-related death reported in the city since November.

Matt Gaetz, Laura Loomer enter Pentagon briefing room after legacy media self deports

State struggles to check HIV spread

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 2: Meghalaya State Network of Positive People+ (MSNP+) president, Paul Molun Hrangbung, has warned that Meghalaya c

240 tourism initiatives worth Rs 3,900 cr under way in state

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 2: As many as 240 tourism projects worth Rs 3,900 crore are currently underway in the state, Chief Minister Conrad

24 kids repatriated from Ktaka; state pushes for SOP to prevent recurrence

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 2: Twenty-four children from Meghalaya, aged between eight and thirteen, have been repatriated from Chikkaballapura

Genshin Impact 6.2 Luna III Durin Banner release date, time and maintenance start and end time: Banners, characters, new weapons, quests, story content, new events and features

Genshin Impact 6.2 Luna III Durin Banner release date, time and maintenance start and end time details the complete schedule for the new update.

Plea Questions Poll Quota

The petitioners said that the state government had reserved the posts by taking the population of the ST and SC communities as per 2011 Census an

Minister Lokesh Meets GMR Senior Executives In Delhi

According to officials, the Edu-City is envisioned as a world-class cluster that will host specialised training institutions, simulation centres,

Negotiations to end tiff over EKH PHC on with protesters

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 2: Health and Family Welfare Minister Wailadmiki Shylla on Tuesday said the government is holding negotiations with

By the drivers, for the drivers: Bharat Taxi starts Delhi, Gujarat trials

Bharat Taxi is making waves across India as it gears up to launch its innovative driver-owned ride-hailing app nationwide. With an impressive ros

MSCPCR appeals for quality-time breaks for working mothers

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 2: Chairperson of the Meghalaya State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (MSCPCR), Agatha Sangma, on Tuesday

CM Naidu Asks Health Department To Treat Scrub Typhus Patients

Naidu conducted a review meeting on the disease at the secretariat on Tuesday, along with the health principal secretary Saurabh Gaur.

Navy to Get N-sub from Russia in 26

These submarines are powered by nuclear engines and carry nuclear-capable ballistic missiles.

Hoax bomb threat: Hyderabad flight diverted to Mumbai; RGIA police registers a case

Only 27% Of Urban Poor With NCDs Seek Regular Check-Ups: HHF Survey

The HHF survey covered 17 NCD clinics and highlighted significant challenges including financial constraints, transportation issues, misinformati

Privacy in a fishbowl society

The government has issued Standard Operating Procedures to curb the circulation of Non-Consensual Intimate Image Abuse. But this is only a starti

DDA nets 1,494 crore in 20th round of e-auction of plots

Delhi gears up for big-ticket live events

Bigg Boss 19 Grand Finale: Meet Gaurav Khanna, strongest contender to win Salman Khan's show, Anupamaa star, has also won...

Here's everything you need to know about Gaurav Khanna, the strongest contender to win Bigg Boss 19. The Anupamaa actor also won Celebrity Master

NEET PG Counselling Delay Leaves Telangana Students In lurch

State officials say eligible list will be released today

Bitcoin forecast: Why Greyscale predicts BTC USDs next rally could break records despite recent crypto market crash

Bitcoin prediction: Bitcoin's recent price drop is seen as a normal part of a bull market. Grayscale believes the next rally could break records.

Who is Madhav Khurana, special public prosecutor in Delhi Red Fort blast case?

The government said Khurana has been selected to handle the trial and all related matters in the case before the NIA Special Court and the Delhi

Tackling Keralas mental health challenge

Kerala is one of the States with the highest suicide rates in the country

Russia Okays Key Military Pact Ahead of Putin Visit

Asked about defence pacts, MEA officials said that even previously defence pacts were never announced even during previous Summits and that defen

Pollution protest: Delhi court grants bail to 8 more students

Man charged in National Guard shooting pleads not guilty during court appearance from hospital

Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan national who was also shot, faces charges stemming from the November 26 shooting that killed Specialis

BJP Slams Renuka Chowdhry Over Parliament Dog Remark

N.V. Subhash referenced Prime Minister Narendra Modis repeated appeals for maintaining Parliamentary dignity and urged opposition MPs to respect

ChatGPT and Gemini down today? Here's when will both services be back up

ChatGPT and Gemini down today? Here's when will both services be back up is the key query for many users as both platforms face issues. Users rep

Parry wanted to quit crime, so Lawrence had him killed: Kin

Extend SIR Deadline in Kerala: SC

A bench of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi took note of the submissions that local bodies elections in Kerala will

Rubaiya Sayeed Kidnapping Case: Jammu TADA Court Orders Release Of Former JKLF Activist

The Court of the 3rd Additional District and Sessions Judge (TADA/POTA), Jammu, rejected the CBIs plea after examining the chargesheet and findin

Is ChatGPT down today? OpenAI outage hits users globally as Downdetector logs over tens of thousands complaints

Is Chatgpt down right now? Downdetector shows popular artificial intelligence platform ChatGPT is facing an outage. User reports indicate widespr

BREAKING LIVE: Trump makes surprise announcement that shocks Washington

Waiting for her to walk through the door: father of woman pushed into Bangladesh

Telangana Pushes LPG Safety Awareness

Director of factories Y. Mohan Babu said that the department had recently trained safety professionals, who further trained around 35,000 workers

Record $8 trillion in US money-market funds: Why investors keep pouring in amid Fed rate cuts

US money-market funds have reached a record $8 trillion in assets. Investors are flocking to these funds for attractive yields, even as the Feder

Senior lawyer N.N. Sugunapalan passes away

Aaditya Thackeray Alleges Attempt To Block Opposition Votes

Mr. Thackeray also cited specific cases, including that of party legislator Sunil Govind Shinde, whose name he said appears seven times in the vo

Three injured as wall collapses on makeshift eatery in Chennais Dashamakan

Fire and rescue service personnel and Purasawalkam Tahsildar Kuppammal Ramu were at the site soon after the incident

Washroom Halt Turns Fatal for Saudi Bus, Says Survivor

Shoaib expressed his gratitude to Saudi Arabian and Indian authorities for helping him through the ordeal.

Purpose is to provide security, end frauds, track stolen phones: BJP on Sanchar Saathi app

The BJP has refuted opposition claims that the Sanchar Saathi app is for government snooping, asserting its purpose is to enhance user safety aga

Second Phase of Land Pooling for Capital Amaravati To Start Soon

CRDA to pool over 16,666 acres across seven villages in Palnadu and Guntur districts

APEPDCL Inks Pact For Solar Units In 45,000 SC/ST Homes

The agreement was formalised at the APEPDCL corporate office, with chairman and managing director Imadi Prithvithej and director (operations) T.V

Delay in infrastructure projects across railway tracks cause flooding in parts of the city

Ahead of the onset of the Northeast monsoon, residents and councillors raised complaints over the delay in the construction of bridges including

Telangana HC Rejects State Poll Panel Case on Voter Transfer

The panel comprising Justice Moushumi Bhattacharya and Justice Gadi Praveen Kumar was dealing with the writ appeal filed by the SEC.

CID, ACB Submit Sealed Reports on TTD Parakamani Case to High Court

Additional director general Ravi Shankar Ayyanar, who headed the CIDs special investigation team, personally handed over the report to the court.

Government bid to snoop and create surveillance state: Opposition on Sanchar Saathi app

Opposition parties have strongly criticized the Centre's decision to preinstall the Sanchar Saathi app on new mobile phones. Leaders from Congres

Telangana: BJP Accuses Congress's Anti-Hindu Attitude

Rao criticised what he called Revanth Reddys anti-Hindu attitude, citing the CMs previous remarks linking Congress with Muslims and accusing the

HC halts release of poll results for Maha local bodies today

The Bombay high court has halted the announcement of first-phase municipal poll results, scheduled for December 3rd. Justices Anil Kilor and Rajn

Our little Larry crossed the rainbow bridge: WWE star CM Punk mourns death of beloved dog Larry in emotional tribute

WWE World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk announced the passing of his beloved rescue dog, Larry, after nearly a decade together. Punk shared an emo

Census office in process of finalising questionnaire

The government is preparing for the upcoming digital census. The Registrar General and Census Commissioner are finalizing the questionnaire. Prim

Hyderabad: City Pockets Hit Delhi Air Quality Levels

Areas around Nehru Zoological Park, Icrisat cross 300 AQI

ED To Auction Hawker 800-A Aircraft Seized From Falcon Group

The Hawker that belonged to Amardeep Kumar, CMD Falcon Group Capital Protection Force Pvt. Ltd was seized from RGIA during a PMLA investigation i

'Well keep doing that...': Hegseth drops bombshell warning after strikes on drug boat in Caribbean

TGRERA Given Registration Extension, Says Vasavi

Vasavi Group stated that while Block 9 construction had been completed, work on Block 8 was delayed due to court cases.

BJP Accuses Telangana of Rs. 6.29 L Cr Land Scam

Maheshwar Reddy criticised the government for ignoring demands for full Assembly debate and transparency, suspecting insider trading and pre-appr

RTGS to Serve as Common Data Centre for All Departments: CM Naidu

Reviewing RTGS operations with senior officials at the secretariat, Naidu announced that a comprehensive Data Lakeconsolidating information from

Manyam Police Probe Complaint Against Ministers PA

Forensic analysis underway; SP assures impartial inquiry with no political influence

Bill to declare Amaravati as Andhra Pradesh's capital in works

The Centre is finalizing an amendment bill to officially declare Amaravati as Andhra Pradesh's capital, fulfilling a key demand of CM N Chandraba

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Parliamentary panel asks govt to define 'fake news', amend penal provisions to take action

NEW DELHI: A Parliamentary panel has asked the government to explore the feasibility of amending the penal provisions for publishing or telecasti

New discovery may reverse bone loss a game-changer for millions battling Osteoporosis

Researchers from the University of Leipzig and Shandong University have recognized GPR133, a receptor in bone-forming cells, as significant for b