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Gaps in Anti-Narcotics Fight

Jammu and Kashmir today finds itself at the epicentre of a disturbing narcotics surge. Almost every other week, headlines report the seizure of s

New office of Director Press inaugurated

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 15: The new office of Director Press was inaugurated by Shabnam Kamili, Commissioner/ Secretary to the Governm

Randhawa initiates construction of lane and drain in Sanjay Nagar

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 15: MLA Bahu, Ch. Vikram Randhawa, kick started the construction and up-gradation work of lane and drain from

India fastest-growing major economy in world: PM

Democracy delivers as people at centre of governance NEW DELHI, Jan 15: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said India has turned diversity

Arvind inaugurates Community Hall at Kali Mata Mandir

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 15: MLA Jammu West, Arvind Gupta today inaugurated the newly constructed Community Hall at Shri Kali Mata Mand

Cong launches Panchayat-level MGNREGA Bachao Sangram

Excelsior Correspondent BISHNAH (Jammu), Jan 15: In a significant move to protect the rights of rural workers and highlight the shortcomings of C

Home Secy meets LG, holds in-depth review of security situation in J&K

Chairs joint meeting of top officials Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Jan 15: Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan today met Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha a

Rabiot double lifts Milan after early scare at Como

Milan are second in the Serie A standings on 43 points, three behind rivals Inter Milan and three clear of Napoli in third, while Como are sixth

Beyond particles: How string theory may rewrite the universe

By Kavya Aggarwal If the universe was a soundtrack, we have been humming it our whole life. Every atom in our body, every star in the sky, every

S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq rise after Nvidia, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, BlackRock share prices jump at U.S. Stock Market

U.S. Stock Market today: Nvidia was one of the heaviest weights on the S&P 500 Wednesday after sinking 1.4 per cent. But it rose 2.1 per cent on

SIR: Claims filing deadline extended for 3 states, 2 UTs

European Troops Arrive In Greenland Amid Trump's Threats

The disagreement came into starker focus Thursday, with the White House describing plans for more talks with officials from Denmark and Greenland

Man forced to chant religious slogan, lynched

Oil Prices Slump After Trump Eases Concerns Over Iran

Oil prices tumbled Thursday after US President Donald Trump moderated his rhetoric on Iran, while US stocks bounced back after two down days.

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Bangladesh mutiny: Players revolt puts BPL in limbo

BCB tries to pacify with action against Najmul ISLAM Dhaka, Jan 15: The crisis-ridden Bangladesh Cricket Board stared at the prospect of its flag

Senior Hamas figure killed in Israeli air strike in Gaza

Hamas accused Israel of violating the ceasefire deal in place since October 2025, and attempting to reignite the conflict

'You're left-wing activist': White House press room explodes as Leavitt slams 'fake journalist'

Aman carries Vidarbha into VHT final

Bengaluru, Jan 15: The unflappable Aman Mokhade struck his fifth hundred of this seasons Vijay Hazare Trophy, powering Vidarbha to a smooth six-w

Insurrection act invoked by Donald Trump in Minnesota-Minneapolis? What is insurrection act USA - last deployed in 1992?

Insurrection act in USA: Donald Trump's aggressive moves in Minnesota have divided his supporters: 59 per cent of Republicans favored a policy pr

FIFA World Cup 2026: Brutal ICE actions create fear among global football fans

The brutal actions of officials of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in the US has not only resulted in a huge uproar within the coun

World Cup venue row: Shakib wants diplomacy, not division

Dhaka, Jan 15: Former Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan has backed Tamim Iqbals recent remarks on the ongoing T20 World Cup venue uncertainty, u

Unacceptable: CM breaks silence on HNLC threat to VPP supremo

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 15: The state government on Thursday described the reported threat issued by the banned Hynniewtrep National Libera

Jasmine fires bogey-free 65 to start year with win

MUMBAI, Jan 15: Jasmine Shekar got off to a flying start in the new season as she won the opening leg of the Hero Womens Pro Golf Tour 2026 at th

Iran-Donald Trump: Factors that are stopping U.S. President from carrying out Venezuela-like attack in Tehran?

While Washington has stepped back from military action, the White House said on Thursday that all options remain on the table for the president D

Railway issue: Conrad says dialogue only way forward

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 15: With the railway issue continuing to divide opinion, the state government on Thursday said sustained dialogue,

Lakshya enters QFs; Satwik-Chirag, Srikanth, Prannoy bow out

INDIA OPEN NEW DELHI, Jan 15: Former champion Lakshya Sen produced a composed and tactical performance to progress to the quarterfinals of the US

Metal contamination in imported fish: Meghalaya awaits lab results

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 15: The Commissionerate of Food Safety, Meghalaya, is awaiting test results from fish samples imported from Assam t

Gauff and Venus Williams set for potential meeting in 2nd round

MELBOURNE, Jan 15: Coco Gauff and Venus Williams could meet in the second round of the Australian Open, another potential chapter in a tennis tal

Dancers perform at Rongpur Mela on the first day of Magh Bihu at Sivasagar, Assam

Dancers perform at Rongpur Mela on the first day of Magh Bihu at Sivasagar, Assam, on Thursday. (UB)

Wealth quote of the day by Stephen A. Schwarzman: 'Business is usually a team sport. There isn't one...' - leadership lessons by the Blackstone CEO & co-founder

Wealth quote of the day: Stephen A. Schwarzman, co-founder of Blackstone, emphasizes that business success is a team sport, not the work of a sol

Govt launches module to digitise pension process

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 15: An Online Pension Application Module aimed at digitising Meghalayas pension process was launched by the Office

NHAI can nix Pune company's contract for Delhi-Mumbai expressway delay: HC

Donald Trump's Great Healthcare Plan: Direct payments to consumer accounts, lower medicine prices as Obamacare plans close

Great healthcare plan: On average, premium costs will increase to $1,904 in 2026 from $888 in 2025, according to health policy firm KFF, a far gr

Salon owner assaulted for not writing his name on signboard in UP

A Muslim salon owner in Uttar Pradeshs Ghaziabad was allegedly assaulted outside his shop following provocations from members of the Hindu Raksha

'No plans to pull out of Minnesota': Noem doubles down on federal operations, refuses withdrawal

WPL-4: UP Warriorz stuns Mumbai Indians to end losing streak

While Nat Sciver-Brunt claimed a couple of wickets, none of the other Mumbai Indians bowlers could make an impact

Quote of the Day by Mark Zuckerberg: 'Ideas dont come out fully formed'Inspiring quotes by the Meta CEO

Mark Zuckerberg's quote, Ideas dont come out fully formed, they only become clearer as you work on them. You just have to get started, highlights

Trumps tax and spending plan may have quietly cut your salary and workplace benefits heres how

Trumps tax and spending plan changed company tax deductions, affecting employee perks and corporate charity. Free food, bike commuting, and movin

News from the world of Education: January 16, 2026

Information on colleges, admissions, scholarships, events, MoUs, and more

LIVE FROM CARACAS: Acting Prez Rodrguez delivers first State of Union address after Maduro's arrest

India issues advisory for citizens in Israel in view of regional tensions

The U.S. and U.K. embassies also issued alerts for their citizens to avoid travel to the region

Carney in China to reset ties: Canada turns to Beijing after Trump claims he doesn't need Ottawa

Song of the Day: Someone Like You Adele

Song of the Day: Someone Like You by Adele is a moving ballad born from personal heartbreak. The track was inspired by Adele learning her former

Word of the day: Aura - meaning explained, origin, usage, synonyms, antonyms and how Gen Z made it go viral

Word of the day: The word 'aura' has a rich history, once meaning air or breath. Today, it describes a person's unique vibe or presence. Gen Z on

J&K Assembly to hold 5th session, No Dy Speaker in place,

Gross violation of constitutional norms: BJP Arvind Sharma Jammu Tawi, Jan 15: The fifth session of the Assembly of the Union Territory (UT) of

The only MRI machine becomes defunct at GMC-Jammu, Patients suffer

It will take at least 6 weeks to make it functional: Principal Arvind Sharma Jammu Tawi, Jan 15: The one and only MRI Machine of this region at

Govt appoints nodal officer for safety of J&K residents in Iran

Addl Resident Commissioner to liaise with MEA, Indian Embassy Jammu Tawi, Jan 15:In view of the prevailing situation in Iran, the Jammu and Kashm

Pakistani drones spotted at LoC in Poonch

Jammu Tawi, Jan 15: Pakistani drones were spotted along sensitive areas of the Line of Control in Poonch district and the Indo-Pak International

West Bengal violence: Miscreants vandalize Chakulia block development office, burn SIR forms

Miscreants vandalized the Chakulia block development office in North Dinajpur, causing chaos and violence for three hours. Stones were hurled, SI

Govt offices attacked during SIR hearings in West Bengal

After attack on the BDO office at Farakka in Murshidabad district on Wednesday, thousands of locals vandalised BDO office at Chakulia in Uttar Di

CM pushes J&K as attractive filmmaking spot, eyes tie-up with IICT

Mumbai, Jan 15: The Jammu and Kashmir Government is striving hard to make the scenic Union Territory an attractive destination for filmmaking, Ch

Mild earthquake hits Baramulla

Srinagar, Jan 15: A mild earthquake measuring 3.0 on the Richter scale struck Baramulla district on Thursday evening, triggering tremors in adjoi

Home Secy wraps up 2-day J&K visit after security deliberations

Reviews security situation, operational preparedness, ongoing anti-terror ops Jammu Tawi, Jan 15:Union Home Secretary, Govind Mohan, who was on a

Madison Sheahan leaves ICE to run for Congress against Marcy Kaptur in Ohio 9th District, who is she?

Madison Sheahan, former Deputy Director of ICE, is leaving her job to run for Congress in Ohios 9th District. She aims to challenge longtime Cong

Special Investigation Team To Investigate Sabarimala Temple Ghee Sale Irregularity

The Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) on Thursday constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe alleged financial irregularit

Flying after February 1? TSA confirms new $45 fee that applies to every passenger

A new $45 TSA fee for identity verification will be implemented on February 1. Travelers can avoid this surcharge by presenting a REAL ID-complia

US-Backed Gaza Ceasefire Enters Phase 2 Despite Unresolved Issues

A US-backed plan to end the war in Gaza has entered its second phase despite unresolved disputes between Israel and Hamas over alleged ceasefire

'G Ram G will curb disparity in inter-state fund flows', say officials

A new rural employment law, VB-G RAM G, will soon replace the current program. It guarantees 125 days of work, an increase from 100 days. Fund al

Moody's upgrades outlook for three key Adani Group firms

Moody's Ratings has upgraded the outlook for three Adani Group companies to stable. Adani Ports, Adani Transmission Step-One, and Adani Electrici

Pro-Iran rallies swell in Kargil as UP Shia clerics urge government to support Tehran

The Lincoln Lawyer Season 4 release date, episode count, trailer, cast, plot and characters

The Lincoln Lawyer Season 4 release date, episode count, trailer, cast, characters details confirm the Netflix return on February 5, 2026. Mickey

Harry Styles new album: Grammy Awards winner announces 'Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally', check release date

Harry Styles new album Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally is now available for preorder.

India Open 2026: Lakshya remains Indias lone hope

Title favourites and World No. 3 Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy were upset by the Japanese pair of Hiroki Midorikawa and Kyohei Yamash

Omar Abdullah speaks to Jaishankar on J&K students stuck in Iran

Betrayed By A Great Partner: Greenland Minister To NDTV On Trump Threats

Greenland's minister, Naaja Nathanielsen, has said that Greenland does not want to become part of the US and stressed that the people of the Arct

'Good news' says Trump as Iran decides against hanging 26-yr-old protester

US President Donald Trump expressed optimism that killings in Iran's protest crackdown are easing, following reports of a death sentence postpone

Amid Iran tensions, India issues advisory for citizens in Israel: 'Avoid all non-essential travel'

The official advisory comes as protests continue to escalate across Iran, with reports of clashes between protesters and security forces, resulti

SIR Claims Deadline In Bengal, Goa, 3 Other States Extended Till Jan 19

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has extended the timeline for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Puducherry, Goa,

Kite String Kills 8-Year-Old Boy Riding Bicycle In Surat

An 8-year-old boy died in Gujarat's Surat district on Thursday after a kite string got entangled around his neck while he was riding a bicycle.

Word of the Day: Dysphoria

Dysphoria is a persistent emotional condition marked by unease, dissatisfaction, and discomfort, often overlooked in everyday life. Unlike normal

European leaders on a state visit to India as Republic Day chief guests

Top European leaders will visit India for Republic Day celebrations. They will also co-chair the India-EU summit. A significant free trade agreem

Crypto chaos hits X: KAITO token drops 20% and NFT prices fall after Elon Musks platform blocks InfoFi apps - what does it mean for investors

Crypto sell-off after X InfoFi ban: X, formerly Twitter, has revoked API access for apps like InfoFi that reward users for posts, citing a surge

Russia bets big on non-energy JVs with India

Russia is actively pursuing non-energy joint ventures and product localization in India. Companies from Russia are in talks for manufacturing in

Reflects Our Commitment To Nation Building: Adani Group On Moody's Upgraded Rating

The Adani Group expressed confidence on Thursday over Moody's Ratings, which has upgraded the outlook for three of its key entities.

Mallikarjun Kharge questions demolition at Varanasi's Manikarnika Ghat

Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge has questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding beautification work at Manikarnika Ghat in Varanasi. Kha

US sanctions Iranian officials over protest crackdown

America has imposed sanctions on Iranian security officials and financial networks. This action follows a violent crackdown on peaceful protests.

US City To Track Owners Who Don't Pick Up Dog Poop By DNA Testing

Some residents feel it's an invasion of their dogs' privacy. Others worry about the cost and logistics of DNA testing.

EC extends SIR schedule of West Bengal, Goa, other states up to January 19

The Election Commission of India has extended the schedule for the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in several states until January

How can parents claim the $1,000 Trump Account when filing 2025 taxes heres who qualifies for the federal seed benefit

Parents filing 2025 taxes can now open a Trump Account for children. The IRS allows a $1,000 federal seed contribution using Form 4547. Eligible

India Open badminton: Bird poop halts match, adds to list of concerns

While the BAI has so far defended the conditions and the arrangements, Thursdays incident has further raised questions on the venues preparedness

Avoid All Non-Essential Travel To Israel: India Amid Iran Tensions

The Indian Embassy in Tel Aviv issued an advisory to all Indian nationals in Israel to remain vigilant and strictly adhere to safety guidelines i

Four Arab states urged against US-Iran escalation, official says

Four Arab states, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, and Egypt, engaged in intense diplomacy with the U.S. and Iran to avert a threatened U.S.

J&K Police attach Pakistan-based terror handlers property in Poonch

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Grok altering photos of women, girls without consent: Klobuchar rips into Musk-owned AI in Senate

Bangladesh Nationalist Party's Tarique Rahman meets pro-Pak Army officer Aman Azmi

The meeting that took place in Dhaka on Wednesday evening has raised suspicion of BNP's future links with Pakistan and spy agency ISI. Such moves

Maharashtra civic polls: Young voters left confused over new alliances in Mumbai

Trends indicate the BJP has slowly increased its hold in the BMC, traditionally dominated by the Thackerays

DNA TV Show: Will US attack Iran as tension rises amid Trump's threats

Trump also said that a long war should be avoided. This means Trump does not want a long and costly war like those in Iraq or Afghanistan, where

In Top Court, Priya Kapur Seeks Details Of Karisma Kapoor Divorce Settlement

Priya Kapur, the second wife of the late industrialist Sunjay Kapur, has appealed to the Supreme Court, seeking certified copies of the divorce p