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COTONOU (Benin), Dec 7:The coup that was announced in Benin on Sunday has been foiled, the interior minister said in a video on Facebook. In the early morning of Sunday, December 7, 2025, a small group of soldiers launched a mutiny with the aim of destabilising the state and its institutions, Alassane Seidou said. Faced with this situation, the Beninese Armed Forces and their leadership, true to their oath, remained committed to the republic. (AP) The post Benins interior minister says coup ann

JERUSALEM, Dec 7: The ties between Israel and India are very strong and there are endless opportunities for collaboration between the two countries, Israeli officials have said while describing the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) project as a very good initiative. They also said the two countries can work together, along with partners in the international community, to encourage states to assert their authority over all activities within their borders and ensure that non-state

MUMBAI, Dec 7:JRB Group aims to reach about Rs 1,000 crore in revenue in the next five years, supported by expansion across its portfolio of brands, including Sagar Ratna, Swagath, and Ocean World, according to a senior company executive. The group revenue in 2024-25 stood at over Rs 450-400 crore. Currently, we are growing at 12-15 per cent annually from our existing business. With the major expansion plans we have lined up across our portfolio of brands, including Sagar [] The post JRB Group

NEW DELHI, Dec 7: Ola Electric on Sunday said it has commenced mass deliveries of its 4680 Bharat Cell power vehicles. The S1 Pro+ (5.2kWh) is the first product to be powered by the companys indigenously manufactured 4680 Bharat Cell battery pack that delivers more range, better performance and enhanced safety. Deliveries are now in full swing, and customers are proudly riding Indias first scooters powered by our own 4680 Bharat Cell. This is a big moment, not just [] The post Ola Electric comm

NEW DELHI, Dec 7: Leading paint makers expect an uptick in sales and volume in the ongoing quarter as they see green shoots, along with improvement in margins, helped by benign material prices. However, they also foresee higher competitive intensity in the market as they go ahead. Moreover, some makers also reported cumulative price increases of 1.5-2 per cent after the countrys paint sector saw aggressive discounting due to new entrants. Listed players such as Asian Paints, Kansai Nerolac, []

NEW DELHI, Dec 7: The Delhi Police has busted a multi-state cyber syndicate with suspected Chinese links that allegedly cheated a senior citizen of over Rs 33 lakh through an online investment scam, an official said on Sunday. Police said a 61-year-old man has filed a complaint stating that he had been duped in a fraudulent digital investment scheme. Technical analysis revealed that the money had been routed through multiple layers of beneficiary accounts, eventually landing in the bank [] The

Srinagar, Dec 7: PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday said the Centre should review its policy towards Jammu and Kashmir and launch a process of reconciliation, which will allow the people of the Union territory to live with dignity. After 2019 (abrogation of Article 370), the Centre said things are fine in Kashmir. It said computers and books have replaced stones in the hands of the youth, but the ground situation suggests otherwise. I think the prime minister, the home [] The post Centre Sho

Chandigarh, Dec 7: The Punjab Police on Sunday said it has busted a cross-border arms smuggling module with links to Pakistan following an arrest of one person. Five pistols were recovered from the arrested individual, Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said. Preliminary investigation revealed that the accused, along with wanted associate Saifli Singh, had been retrieving weapon consignments on the directions of a Pakistan-based handler and supplying them to criminals and gangsters in Punja

Mendhar/Jammu, Dec 7: At least half-a-dozen landmines exploded due to a forest fire along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmirs Poonch district on Sunday, officials said. The fire broke out in the Balakote forest along the zero line around 10 am, detonating about six landmines in the anti-infiltration obstacle system, the officials said. There was no report of any damage in the explosions, they said. The forward areas along the LoC are dotted with landmines as part [] The post Forest Fire T

New Delhi, Dec 7: India batter Smriti Mandhana on Sunday announced that her wedding had been called off and urged fans and media to stop the speculation, while music composer Palash Muchhal confirmed that he had decided to move on from the relationship. Muchhal also warned of legal action against those spreading defamatory rumours. Mandhana, one of Indias most prominent women cricketers, issued her first public statement on social media after rumours about her personal life had intensified over

WARSAW, Dec 7: Poland scrambled jets to safeguard national airspace following Russian airstrikes on Ukraine, the Operational Command of the Polish Armed Forces said early Saturday. Poland had activated necessary forces, with fighter jets airborne and ground-based air defense and radar systems placed on alert, the command said on social media platform X. The measures were described as preventive, aimed at ensuring airspace security, particularly near potentially threatened areas. The command late

New Delhi, Dec 7: Congresss deputy leader in Lok Sabha Gaurav Gogoi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will participate in the debate on the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram on Monday, while Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi will speak on electoral reforms the next day. Sources said the Congress has finalised its list of speakers for both debates, which will be held in the Lok Sabha on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Other speakers on behalf of the Congress in the [] The post Rahul, Priyanka to par

Leh, Dec 7: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said the armed forces could have done much more during Operation Sindoor in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack, but deliberately opted for a restrained and calibrated response. The operation in May underscored both the capability and discipline of the Indian forces, who neutralised terror threats without escalation, Singh said. During Operation Sindoor, the coordination we witnessed among our armed forces, the civil administration, an

Mumbai, Dec 7: IndiGo is operating 1,650 flights of its 2,300 daily domestic and international flights on Sunday, and 650 remain cancelled for the day, amid the airlines operations gradually stabilising after massive disruptions in the last five days, the airline said. IndiGo also said it is expecting to stabilise the network by December 10 against the earlier anticipated timeline of December 10-15. In another development, the airline saw its on-time performance from six metro airports on Saturd

Srinagar, Dec 7: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday expressed gratitude to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for inaugurating a series of key infrastructure projects aimed at bolstering connectivity and security in Jammu and Kashmir. In a post on X, the Office of the J&K LG, as per news agency Kashmir News Corner KNC, wrote, Grateful to Honble Raksha Mantri Sh. Rajnath Singh Ji for inaugurating Border Roads Organisations 22 vital infra projects for J&K [] Th

New Delhi, Dec 7: The Enforcement Directorate is soon expected to chargesheet a Gurugram-based real estate company and its promoters in a multi-crore money laundering investigation linked to alleged irregularities in the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojna (PMAY) and fraud with homebuyers, official sources said Sunday. Swaraj Singh Yadav, the MD and key person of the company named Ocean Seven Buildtech Pvt. Ltd. (OSBPL), was arrested by the federal probe agency on November 13 and is currently lodged in ja

New Delhi, Dec 7: The Congress on Sunday demanded a comprehensive investigation and strict accountability for the tragic fire at a nightclub in Goa that killed 25 people, with Rahul Gandhi claiming it was a criminal failure of safety and governance. The fire broke out at Birch by Romeo Lane, a popular nightclub at Arpora village in North Goa, early Sunday, killing at least 25 people, including four tourists and 14 staff members, and injuring six others. Congress president Mallikarjun [] The post

Srinagar, Dec 7: Peoples Conference president Sajad Gani Lone on Sunday accused Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah of playing helpless over Public Service Commission conducting the Combined Competitive Examination, ignoring requests to relax the upper age limit to appear for it. He accused the chief minister of shifting the blame to Lieutenant Governors Office. For the last one year, we have been seeing a chief minister trying to become Mr Bechara (helpless). He is crying non-stop th

Srinagar, Dec 7: The night temperatures in Kashmir rose by several degrees but stayed below the freezing point, officials said on Sunday. Pahalgam resort in south Kashmir, which serves as the base camp for the annual Amarnath yatra, was the coldest recorded place in Jammu and Kashmir as the minimum settled at a low of minus 4.3 degrees Celsius, they said. The minimum temperature in Srinagar the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir settled at minus 0.9 degrees [] The post Light Snowfall Likely I

GANGTOK, Dec 7: The Indian Army, in collaboration with IIT Hyderabad, has operationalised on-site 3D concrete printing technology for quick construction of bunkers, sentry posts and protective structures in forward areas of Sikkim, a Defence statement said. The capability already proven in other operational areas earlier has been effectively employed by the Trishakti Corps in the Himalayan state, it said. The indigenous robotic 3D concrete printer, equipped with a robotic arm, circular mixer,

NEW DELHI, Dec 7: A Parliamentary Panel is likely to summon top executives of private airlines and the civil aviation regulator over the mass cancellation of IndiGo flights that has left thousands of travellers stranded across the countrys airports. The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture, chaired by JD(U) leader Sanjay Jha, is likely to seek an explanation from top executives of airlines and officials from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and the

Srinagar, Dec 7: In a stepped-up security and accountability drive, Srinagar Police carried out extensive surprise inspections of medical shops, chemists, and pharmacies across the city to curb misuse of premises and ensure strict compliance with regulatory norms. In a statement, In line with ongoing efforts to ensure transparency and accountability in health institutions and security protocols within the city, Srinagar Police carried out inspections of medical shops, chemists and pharmacies acr

Leh (Ladakh), Dec 7: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday inaugurated 125 infrastructure projects constructed by Border Roads Organisation (BRO) in Ladakh, calling it a major achievement for the BRO and Centres unwavering commitment to strengthening border infrastructure. Addressing the inaugural ceremony of BRO Projects in Leh, Defence Minister Singh said that these projects are tribute to brave soldiers of army and BRO personnel who work tirelessly for the country. I am pleased to dedicate

Srinagar, Dec 7: In a major strike against the narcotics network operating in the city, Srinagar Police on Saturday attached a double-storey residential house worth around 1 crore after investigators confirmed it was purchased from proceeds of drug trafficking. Police spokepserson in a statement, in a continued and determined crackdown on the drug menace and its supporting ecosystem, Srinagar Police has attached a double-storey residential house worth approximately 1 crore under the provisions o

Jammu/Srinagar, Dec 7: Thousands of candidates turned up at designated exam centres across Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday as the Public Service Commission went ahead with its Combined Competitive Examination, ignoring calls for postponement amid widespread flight cancellations and a row over upper age limit. The test began at 10 am as scheduled, ending last-minute uncertainty amid tension between Lok Bhavan and the Omar Abdullah government over demands to relax the upper age limit. The elected gove

Jammu, Dec 7: Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday expressed grief over the loss of lives in a fire accident at a nightclub in Goa. At least 25 persons were killed and six others suffered injuries in the blaze that broke out after midnight at Birch by Romeo Lane in Goas Arpora village, situated around 25 km from the state capital. Deeply saddened by the loss of lives in a tragic fire incident in Arpora, Goa. My [] The post Deeply Saddened: LG Sinha On Loss Of Lives In Fire Tragedy

HONG KONG, Dec 7: Voting for the election of the eighth-term Legislative Council (LegCo) of Chinas Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) kicked off Sunday morning. Long queues had already formed outside multiple polling stations across Hong Kong before the polls opened at 7:30 a.m. local time. At polling station entrances, staff and volunteers attentively assisted voters with the procedures. The new term of LegCo will be composed of 90 members, including 40 elected by the Election Comm

URUMQI, Dec 7: Nine people were killed and seven others injured in expressway collisions on Saturday night in northwest Chinas Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, local authorities said on Sunday. The accidents happened at around 10 p.m. on different sections of an expressway in the city of Usu in Tacheng Prefecture, where multiple vehicles crashed in succession. In total, five large vehicles and seven smaller cars were involved. The injured were rushed to hospital for emergency treatment. Local o

ALGIERS, Dec 7: At least 12 people were killed, and 23 others injured Saturday when a passenger bus overturned in Algerias western Beni Abbes province, the Civil Protection service said. The crash happened around 1:50 p.m. local time (1250 GMT) on National Road 50 near the municipality of Tabelbala, about 1,200 km southwest of the countrys capital, Algiers. Rescue crews treated the wounded at the scene before taking several in critical condition to a nearby hospital. Authorities opened an invest

NEW DELHI, Dec 7: Tyre maker Ceat is developing tyres for various global markets as it aims to expand its exports to regions like Europe and US with plans to establish itself as a global brand, according to RPG Group Vice Chairman Anant Goenka. The RPG Group firm garners around 20 per cent of its revenues from exports and expects the contribution to grow over the next few years. We are focusing a lot on international growth in [] The post Ceat looks to strengthen global play; focuses on develo

NEW DELHI, Dec 7: Foreign investors have pulled out Rs 11,820 crore (USD 1.3 billion) from Indian equities in the first week of this month, primarily driven by the sharp depreciation of the rupee. This sharp withdrawal follows a net outflow of Rs 3,765 crore in November, further pressuring markets. These outflows come after a brief pause in October, when FPIs invested Rs 14,610 crore, breaking a three-month streak of massive withdrawals Rs 23,885 crore in September, Rs [] The post FPIs withdra

NEW DELHI, Dec 7: State-owned National Aluminium Company Ltd (Nalco) is aiming to start its Pottangi bauxite mines in Odisha by June next year as the company plans to ramp up its mining capacity supporting its goal of expanding its integrated aluminium business. Dilip Buildcon Ltd had emerged as L-1 bidder for the development and operation of Pottangi bauxite mines. our target is June next year we will be starting the mines, NALCO CMD Brijendra Pratap Singh said. The [] The post Nalco plans to

NEW DELHI, Dec 7: Home and furnishings company Wakefit Innovations Ltd has mobilised Rs 186 crore from three investors, Steadview Capital, WhiteOak Capital, InfoEdge and Temasek-backed Capital 2B, ahead of its initial share-sale opening for public subscription. As a part of the transaction, Steadview Capital Mauritius, WhiteOak Capital and Capital 2B collectively purchased 95.57 lakh equity shares at Rs 195 apiece, according to a public announcement by Wakefit. Individually, Steadview Capital p

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Srinagar, Dec 7: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir has formally filed a chargesheet against two individuals accused of orchestrating a fraudulent job scam involving fake J&K Bank appointment orders. In a statement, The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir submitted a chargesheet in case FIR No. 50/2023 under Sections 420, 468, 471, and 120-B of the RPC before the Honble Court of Passenger Tax, Sub-Registrar Srinagar. The chargesheet has been filed against t

Srinagar, Dec 7: On the occasion of Armed Forces Flag Day, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha extended gratitude to the nations soldiers and martyrs, urging citizens to contribute generously towards the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund to support the welfare of serving personnel and their families. In a post on X, the Office of the J&K Lieutenant Governor, expressed heartfelt admiration for the countrys Armed Forces on the occasion of Armed Forces Flag Day. On Armed Forces Flag [] The p

Srinagar, Dec 7: The Kashmir Valley continued to face biting cold last night as temperatures stayed below freezing across most stations, with Pahalgam recording the lowest minimum at -4.3C. According to data compiled by Kashmir Weather, slight relief was felt at a few places, including Srinagar, where the minimum settled at -0.9C still below freezing, but comparatively milder than previous nights. Qazigund recorded -1.0C, Awantipora -3.0C, Pulwama -3.8C, and Shopian -3.5C. Srinagar Airport remai

Srinagar, Dec 7: Flight operations at Srinagar International Airport remained affected this morning as IndiGo Airlines continued to face operational disruptions, resulting in multiple cancellations and delays. An official said that as of 0900 hours, a total of 38 movements 19 arrivals and 19 departures were scheduled for the day. Of these, IndiGo operated 20 movements (10 arrivals and 10 departures). Four IndiGo flights 2 arrivals and 2 departures stand cancelled, the official confirmed. He adde

Excelsior Correspondent HYDERABAD, Dec 6: The J&K Tourism has bagged the eco-tourism hotspot award at the India International Tourism Mart being held here. The tourism fest was inaugurated on December 04, 2025 and it is witnessing participation of many states and Union Territories besides delegations from Malaysia, Nepal, Botswana and other countries. The J&K Tourism was awarded for its eco-tourism practices having been adopted for sustainable tourism across J&K by the Department. Besides this a

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 6: To welcome the winter season with a massive style, V-Mart, Indias leading value retail brand today launched its biggest-ever winter wear & Jacket collection, offering trendy, cozy and ultra-affordable options for the entire family. With prices starting at just Rs 499 and kids jackets from Rs 299, the collection promises warmth without compromising on style. This year, V-Mart has rolled out more than 10,000 jacket options for men, women and kids, ensuring the

Excelsior Correspondent New Delhi/Jammu, Dec 6: Amit Sharma Director Census Operations (DCO) & Director Citizen Registration (DCR), Government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs for the UTs of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, shared his expertise in IT domain in the prestigious Twentieth Annual Information Security Summit organised by NASSCOM-DSCI in the national capital region wherein experts from lot of national and international organisations participated over last three days. Amit Sharma had been

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Dec 6: A significant Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed in Delhi between the Patanjali Group and the Government of Russia. The MoU was signed on behalf of the Patanjali Group by Swami Ramdev and on behalf of the Government of Moscow (Russia) by Sergey Cheremin, Chairman of Indo-Russia Business Council and Minister of Commerce of Russia. Speaking on the occasion, Swami Ramdev said that this MoU focuses on the promotion of health and wellness, health []

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Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 6: The 63rd Annual Raising Day of Home Guards & Civil Defence was celebrated at SDRF 2nd Battalion Headquarters, Gulshan Ground, here today, recognizing the dedication and service of volunteers and officers in disaster management and community safety. The chief guest, Abdul Gani Mir, DGP Commandant General HG/CD & SDRF J&K, congratulated all personnel, highlighting their critical role as first responders during natural and man-made disasters. He apprecia

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 6: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today chaired a joint meeting of the Forest and Agriculture Production Departments along with the CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (IIIM), Jammu, to evolve a comprehensive roadmap for commercial cultivation, conservation and large-scale promotion of medicinal and aromatic plants (MAPs) across Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was attended by the Additional Chief Secretary, Agriculture Production Department; Commissioner

Excelsior Sports Correspondent RAJOURI, Dec 6: Rajouri Police is set to organize a marathon tomorrow to promote the messages Run for Unity and Run against Drugs. The event was announced by SSP Rajouri Gaurav Sikarwar, who said the marathon will commence at 6:00 am with three categories: 5 km, 10 km and 21 km. Around 1,500 participants from Rajouri and neighbouring areas are expected to take part. The marathon route will start from DPL, passing through Panja Chowk, Jawahar Nagar, [] The post Poli

Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, Dec 6: A delegation of District Development Council Chairpersons called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, today and discussed various development issues of their respective districts. The delegation was comprised of Col. Mahan Singh (Retd.) Chairman, DDC Kathua; Keshav Dutt Sharma, Chairman, DDC, Samba; Bharat Bhushan, Chairman, DDC, Jammu and Lal Chand, Chairman, DDC Udhampur. Ravi Kumar, Spokesperson BJP Kisan Morcha J&K also called on Lieutenant Governor. Mean

Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, Dec 6: The National Conference on Advances in Applied Physical Sciences (NCAAPS-2025), organized by Department of Physics, University of Jammu, concluded today with valedictory session marked by insightful reflection, expressions of gratitude and reaffirmation of committed to scientific advancement. The valedictory ceremony was presided over by Prof. Neelu Rohmetra, Dean Research Studies, University of Jammu, with Prof. Shaid Hussain as the special guest. The event