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Indian national stranded on Yemens island evacuated to Saudi Arabia

JEDDAH, Jan 8: An Indian national, who was stranded on an island in Yemen for the past few weeks, was evacuated to Saudi Arabia, the Indian Embas

Tribute to Yasho Rajya Lakshmi

Ravi Rohmetra ravirohmetra@gmail.com Maharani Yasho Rajya Lakshmi was a rare blend of grace, compassion, and dignity. Endowed with a charming dis

Can Ban on Social Media work ?

Dr Farooq Peerzada drfarooqpeer@gmail.com As Ciggi companies managed to get by economical truth and did not expose to the public or users that it

BJP planning high-pitched campaign to best DMK in Tamil Nadu

A Constructive Reflection

Strengthening Sports Governance Through Expertise Dr Vikesh Kumar vikesh7772@gmail.com The recent discussion surrounding the selection of the Jam

Sangli bank lockers cleaned out

Fed rate cuts expected in 2026 as Congressional Budget Office warns of slower growth and costlier mortgages

The U.S. economy is expected to see lower interest rates but higher borrowing costs ahead. A new CBO report says unemployment may rise before eas

Sensex plunges 780 points amid renewed trade uncertainty

Mumbai, Jan 8: Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty fell sharply by nearly 1 per cent on Thursday, continuing their weak momentum for the fo

Rupee ends 3 paise lower at 89.90 against USD

Mumbai, Jan 8: The rupee settled 3 paise lower at 89.90 against the US dollar on Thursday, amid sustained outflow of foreign funds and a stronger

ED deputy director who probed Kerala gold case forced to retire

SEBI overhauls broker rules after 3 decades

NEW DELHI, Jan 8: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has overhauled its stockbroker regulations for the first time since 1992, int

Silver slides nearly 3.5% on MCX

MUMBAI, Jan 8: Silver prices tumbled sharply on Thursday, dropping nearly 3.5% to trade below Rs 2,42,000 per kg on the MCX amid heavy selling pr

Amit Shah urges masses to join Somnath Swabhiman Parv

NEW DELHI, Jan 8 : Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who is also the trustee of Somnath Mahadev Temple, has urged the people of the country to join

No new permit for Indian onion imports

CM launches JK e-Pathshala tele education channel

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 8: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today launched JK e-Pathshala Direct to Home Channel-53, a dedicated educatio

Kavinder reviews preparations for 6th Khelo India Winter Games

Excelsior Sports Correspondent LEH, Jan 8: Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, today in a meeting, reviewed the ongoing preparations f

BJP dismantled schemes meant for poor in country: Naseer

Cong launches MG-NREGA Bachao Sangram * Karra for taking struggle to grassroot level Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 8: AICC general secretary

BJP will win Bengal polls, implement Ayushman Bharat: Nadda

KOLKATA, Jan 8 : BJP president JP Nadda on Thursday expressed confidence that the party would win the West Bengal Assembly elections and ensure t

Bangladesh asks 3 of 5 missions in India to keep visa sections closed for now

SC stays JKCA elections amid fraud allegations; flags back-dated orders, electoral roll manipulation

NEW DELHI, Jan 8: In a significant intervention, the Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the ongoing elections of the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Asso

Sakeena Itoo inaugurates Shri Aurobindo Gyan Kendra at JU

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 8: The University of Jammu today inaugurated the Shri Aurobindo Gyan Kendra at the Dhanvantri Library, providi

DG YSS orders fresh trial for selection of Cricket U-14 boys

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 8: The Director General (DG) Youth Services & Sports (YSS) has today ordered fresh selection trial matc

Media can play crucial role in highlighting benefits of VB G RAM G: Sat Sharma

PIB Jammu holds workshop at Samba Excelsior Correspondent SAMBA, Jan 8: Press Information Bureau (PIB), Jammu today organised a media workshop he

Thermal drones can track dolphin health without having to touch or disturb them

Marine mammals are sentinels of the sea. When dolphins and whales show signs of stress or illness, it often signals deeper problems in the ocean

Union MinisterSarbananda Sonowal inaugurates and lays foundation stone for projects at Chennai and Kamarajar Ports

Dark matter may interact with neutrinos, challenging standard model of universe

Scientists have moved a step closer to solving one of the universes biggest mysteries, with new research suggesting that dark matter and neutrino

NASA Cuts Space Station Mission Short After An Astronaut's Medical Issue

NASA is cutting a mission aboard the International Space Station short after an astronaut had a medical issue.

Internet, telephone cut off in Iran after protests erupt in Tehran

Internet access and telephone lines in Iran were cut out immediately after protesters took to the steets in Tehran on Thursday night, January 8,

Shah to launch digital platform for storing IED-related data

HNLC-ni kamikkenatanina sorkariko VPP singdoa

SHILLONG: Voice of the Peoples Party (VPP)-ko dilenggipa manderangna Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) bobil dolni kamikkenatanina m

Four arrested for cheating several on the pretext of arranging bank loans

Electoral roll-rangko taripilani gride gipin jatrangni election-o bak raaniko champengna manjawa: NPP

SHILLONG: Electoral roll-rangko gital dake taripiltaikuja dipetde Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) election-o Tribal onggijagipa ma

Indian Ambassador to US Kwatra meets House Speaker Mike Johnson

NEW YORK, Jan 8 : Indian Ambassador to the US Vinay Kwatra met Speaker Mike Johnson at Capitol Hill, thanked him for his solidarity with Indias c

Preserving Wular Lake Govts top priority: Javed Rana

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Jan 8: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana today reaffi

Vocal for local campaign core pillar of PMs vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat: Koul

BJP honours participants in Swadeshi Mela Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Jan 8: BJP general secretary (Org) Ashok Koul today emphasized that t

BSP condemns closure of Katra Medical College

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 8: J&K unit of Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), has strongly condemned the abrupt closure and withdrawal of MBBS per

What is NASA Project Anchor and can gravity blackout happen ever? Here's complete truth about viral claim, what will happen if we lose gravity and people reactions

What is NASA Project Anchor and can gravity blackout happen ever? A viral claim says Earth will lose gravity for seven seconds in 2026 due to a N

The Raja Saab X Review: Prabhas' Horror-Fantasy Gets Mixed Reviews

Early reactions on X (formerly known as Twitter) raise a toast to Prabhas' screen presence while director Maruthi's direction is being given a la

Centre focusing on growth of food processing, hopes for more steps in Budget: Chirag Paswan

NEW DELHI, Jan 8 : Union Minister Chirag Paswan on Thursday said the government has taken several steps to boost the food processing sector and h

Sri Lanka to inaugurate its Rebuilding Sri Lanka housing programme

COLOMBO, Jan 8 : Reeling from the devastation of Cyclone Ditwah, the Sri Lankan government will be launching its Rebuilding Sri Lanka housing ini

NHAI organises health check-up, blood donation camp

Excelsior Correspondent KATHUA, Jan 8: As a part of Road Safety Month initiatives, National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) organised a health

Dhaka suspends visa service in India, seeks US visa bond exemption

DHAKA, Jan 8 : Bangladeshs interim government on Thursday said it has asked its key missions in India, including at New Delhi, to suspend visa se

Passenger traffic at Mumbai airport grows 1.3 pc to 55.5 mn in 2025

MUMBAI, Jan 8 : Passenger traffic at Mumbai International Airport saw a modest growth of 1.3 per cent to 55.5 million during 2025 against 54.8 mi

Umar Khalid is not my mentor, Sharjeel Imam tells Delhi court

He had never spoken to Mr. Khalid in the five years he spent at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Mr. Imams counsel said on his behalf

Murders, other crimes have come down in city, say Greater Chennai City Police

Greater Chennai City Police Commissioner A. Arun said there were 105 murder cases each, reported in 2023 and 2024. In 2025, only 93 murder cases

Can't allow dogs to roam inside hospital wards: Supreme Court

After demolition, Sambhal to fine violators 75 lakh for encroachment

Minneapolis ICE shooting: Agent Jonathan Ross identified as investigation grows

An ICE operation in Minneapolis turned deadly after a woman was shot during enforcement action. The officer involved later drew public attention

Youth Congress cadre hang KTR effigy over Rahul Gandhi remark, he hits back

Youth Congress activists hung an effigy of Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president KT Rama Rao (KTR) in Telanganas Jangaon, on Thursday, J

Auto driver bludgeons passenger over loud music, sets body ablaze

Trump pulls US out of India-led solar alliance, key climate pact

7 RSS men get life for killing CPM worker

Jonathan Ross military past, father and Iraq connection explained amid Minneapolis ICE shooting

Jonathan Ross military past, father and Iraq connection has come under focus after the ICE officer fatally shot Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis.

City police investigating the assault on constable at Marina beach

Series of bomb hoaxes hits court work in 7 states

No RTO Visit Needed For New Vehicle Registration

The move, first indicated by transport minister Ponnam Prabhakar in May 2024 during an interaction with Deccan Chronicle, aims to simplify proced

Government Intensifies Crackdown On Spurious Cotton Seed Sellers Amid farmers' Crisis

The fake seeds smuggled from Maharashtra and Gujarat have low germination, poor yields, bollworm vulnerability, and need excessive herbicide use

Haryana seeks ICU CCTV feed to 'curb Ayushman misuse'

UN says U.S. has 'legal obligation' to fund agencies after Trump withdraws from several organisations

The 31 UN-related agencies include the UN's population agency and the UN treaty that establishes international climate negotiations

Bangladesh imam who incited mob to lynch Dipu held

Denmark, Greenland Envoys Met With US officials Over Trump's Takeover Call

Denmark and Greenland's envoys to Washington have begun a vigorous effort to urge U.S. lawmakers as well as key Trump administration officials to

'Ashamed of you!': Trump explodes at GOP senators after Senate vote to curb his war powers

Raid drama in Kolkata as Didi tails ED on I-PAC trail, cries vendetta

The Federal prosecutor accuses Newsom of fraud amid Trump crackdown

The Trump administration is cracking down on California fraud in homelessness and welfare programs. Federal prosecutors say millions in taxpayer

NPP failed in running GHADC, says Pala

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 8: Meghalaya Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) president, Vincent Pala, has said that the NPP has failed on all fro

Ahobilam PHC Staffer Held In Rs 1 Crore Scam

DSP Pramod said a deeper probe was underway to ascertain the full extent of the misappropriation and to determine whether others were involved in

Group files complaint over encroachment of PWD road in WGH

From Our Correspondent PHULBARI, Jan 8: A West Garo Hills-based group has expressed frustration over administrative inaction regarding the illega

Centre approves Rs 70 cr for road, bridge project in East Jaintia Hills

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 8: The Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER) has sanctioned Rs 70.14 crore for the project Const

Over 300 vehicles penalised for tinted glass in EKH

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 8: In an intensified crackdown, more than 300 vehicles have penalised in recent months for violating the ban on tin

Mining dept directs EJH DC to probe dynamite blast

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 8: The Mining and Geology Department has directed the East Jaintia Hills Deputy Commissioner to conduct an inquiry

Adimulam Pulls Up Officials Over Protocol Violations

The MLA also expressed anger over the absence of officials from the electricity department, Roads and Buildings, and Panchayat Raj at the Praja D

Tourism growth: Call for new set of rural building bye-laws

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 8: Centre Point Group Enterprise Managing Director Larsing M. Sawyan has stressed that the Meghalaya government sho

Complaint against illegal teer counters in West Garo Hills

From Our Correspondent TURA, Jan 8: Combined groups from Phulbari in West Garo Hills have filed a complaint to the Superintendent of Police again

SBI Shillong Branch to host centenary celebration

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 8: State Bank of India (SBI) Shillong Branch will be celebrating 100 years of continuous banking service, marking a

DC Edit | Grand Alliance Wont Sway TN

What the BJP and the AIADMK forgot was that the pushy attitude could only help them make showy claims of spearheading a grand coalition but it co

Health dept to hold talks with agitating ASHA workers today

By Our Reporter Shillong, Jan 8: The state Health Department has invited the Meghalaya ASHA Workers Union (MAWU) for talks following the suspensi

11-year-old boy saves 9-year-old sister from leopard in Sangli

India likely to face 500% US tariff for buying Russian oil

NEW YEAR/WASHINGTON, Jan 8: US President Donald Trump has greenlit a sanctions bill that could impose 500 per cent tariffs on countries like Indi

Govt gearing up to 'universalise' facial authentication for supplementary nutrition

Manash Ghosh | Yunus Mess: Can Tarique Tackle Dhakas Challenges?

The February election will be totally different from those in the past. The big question is if Tarique will measure up to the challenges he will

Foundation laid for new slaughterhouse in Saidapet

Emily in Paris Season 6 release update: When will filming begin and premiere happen? Here's cast members, story direction, production plans and what to expect

Emily in Paris Season 6 release update confirms that Netflix has renewed the series. The show will return in 2026. Filming is planned for Q2 2026

'Shame! Quit your job': Protesters clash with ICE agents after fatal shooting of Minneapolis woman

Dilip Cherian | Lateral Entry: Reform On Paper, Retreat In Practice

Lateral entry isnt inherently bad. Indias civil services can benefit from outside expertise economists, technologists, scientists especially as

Hyderabad: Traffic advisory for Sankranti festival

Accordingly, moderate traffic congestion is expected at the Kacheguda and Secunderabad railway stations as well as major bus terminals.

Kerala Government Medical College Teachers Protest From January 13

The KGMCTA has been voicing demands such as removing anomalies in the pay revision order, clearing unpaid salaries and DA arrears, addressing tem

Supreme Court reserves its verdict on Justice Verma challenge

Two big Social Security changes are being considered in Washington heres what it means

Lawmakers in Washington are discussing two major Social Security changes. One plan could remove federal taxes on benefits, while another could ch

Foreign Delegates Visit Agri Horti Expo at Rashtrapati Nilayam

The delegates are undergoing training on scientific storage of foodgrains at the National Institute of Plant Health Management (NIPHM).

Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 2 release date, first look and what to expect update on Netflix: New cast members, official storyline

Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 2 release date, first look and what to expect update explains Netflixs plans for the next chapter. The story co