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Assam govt to intensify crackdown on illegal infiltration: CM Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said the state government will further intensify its crackdown on illegal infiltration in 2

Need to decongest spaces outside railway stations

The horrific Bhandup bus accident has shown us that we need an urgent clean up near railway stations and bus depots

Musk Signals Higher Creator Payouts on X Than YouTube

The indication came after users on X argued that platforms failing to fairly compensate creators risk losing relevance

Lifes a pitch for the MCG

The Melbourne Cricket Ground, that is enveloped in the recent Ashes Test controversy, is no stranger to wicket-related issues as experienced in 1

Weather alert: IMD sounds fog alarm for Chandigarh, Odisha and Bihar; Delhi likely to see light rain on January 1. Check full prediction

Weather today: The IMD has predicted cloudy skies and light rain for Delhi on January 1, 2026. Odisha, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi are

RBI flags swelling slippages in unsecured retail lending, particularly among private banks

Private banks contributed 76 percentage of slippages in unsecured retail loans, against 16 percent for PSBs

Lygon Street machete attack leaves two critically injured amid surge of violent incidents across Melbourne on New Years Eve

Melbourne's New Year's Eve celebrations were marred by violence. A brutal machete attack on Lygon Street injured two young men. Police are invest

Telangana HC seeks report on Sigachi blast probe, compensation

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court on Wednesday, December 31, directed the state government to submit details on the progress of the investigati

US issues fresh sanctions targeting Venezuela's oil sector

The US has imposed sanctions on four companies and associated oil tankers operating in Venezuela's oil sector, intensifying pressure on President

New Year Celebrations Sweep Across India Amid Tight Security

India welcomed the New Year with grand celebrations, countdown parties and festive gatherings, as state governments across the country stepped up

Breaking News Live Updates: PM Modi wishes India a happy 2026

PM Modi's Pariksha Pe Charcha Sees Over 3 Crore Registrations, Breaks Record

Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026 registrations exceed 3 crore, nearing the 2025 Guinness World Record of 3.53 crore. The initiative engages students, tea

Addl excise duty on tobacco, health cess on pan masala to be effective Feb 1

New Delhi: The government on Wednesday notified February 1 as the date from which additional excise duty will be levied on tobacco products, and

India saved its tigers. Now big cats are running out of room

Bharti Hexacom breaks falling trendline, signals short-term trend change: Shitij Gandhi

US Sees Record Investment as Domestic Products Face No Tariffs: Trump

He said companies are establishing factories and businesses across the United States at a level never seen before

128 journalists killed worldwide in 2025: press group

The International Federation of Journalists said that across the globe, 533 journalists were currently in prison a figure that has more than dou

Chinese President Xi Jinping STRONG message on Taiwan, as Beijing ends drills, says, 'Reunification of our motherland is...'

In a strong message on New Year's eve, Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday said, eunification of our motherland, a trend of the times, is

'China's claim as baseless as Trump's ceasefire talk'

India has firmly rejected China's claim of mediating its conflict with Pakistan. New Delhi reiterated that military action ceased after a request

Prana Air is helping citizens understand the air they are breathing with data and devices

New Delhi-based Prana Air provides air-quality monitoring hardware and real-time data on the kind of air people are breathing in their neighbourh

AI is not just for OEMs: How startups are democratising auto intelligence

Advanced diagnostics and AI-driven intelligence are no longer confined to automotive giants. They are reaching small garages, Tier II and Tier II

Murder charge dropped, alcoholic son gets 6.5-year jail term for mom's death

A sessions court in North Goa sentenced Sandeep Verlekar to 6 years and 6 months in prison for culpable homicide not amounting to murder after he

Outlook 2026: Indias oldest, youngest, biggest unicorns likely to go public

For nearly three years now, Indias startup ecosystemonce celebrated as the worlds third-largest startup and unicorn markethas faced a series of u

Key Hizbul conspirator gets life term

From Delhi to Bengaluru, India Celebrates New Year 2026 With Fireworks

In Goa, dazzling fireworks illuminated the night sky as locals and tourists gathered at popular party hubs to usher in the New Year

Madhya Pradesh HC upholds 20-year RI for man who married survivor

The Madhya Pradesh High Court upheld a Pocso court's 20-year sentence for a man who had a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old, despite their s

World Welcomes 2026 with Fireworks After Year of Trump and Turmoil

In Sydney, partygoers paused for a minute of silence to remember the victims of the mass shooting on Bondi Beach before fireworks lit up the skie

Morning Digest: Centre pre-publishes draft Rules for four Labour Codes; Government refutes Chinese, U.S. claims of third party mediation during Operation Sindoor, and more

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SC handled 75k cases in 2025; unmatched by any top court

Chief Justice Surya Kant has introduced a new system to prioritize cases for the disadvantaged. Petitions from disabled individuals, acid attack

Monthly horoscopes for January 2026: Which zodiac signs have the most favorable career prospects this month?

January 2026 begins with career resets, emotional clarity, and financial planning opportunities for all signs. Mercury moves into Capricorn, boos

New Year in pictures: World welcomes 2026

Over 3,000 police deployed for new year celebrations in Vellore, nearby districts

A 30-member police team conducted a combing operation in Yelagiri Hills on Wednesday to prevent any untoward incidents during new year celebratio

Sex systems drive faster mitochondrial evolution in many insects

The results of a new study show how the way a species produces its males and females can shape the path of mitochondrial evolution, revealing an

Macron wants to ban under-15s from social media from September 2026: reports

President Emmanuel Macron has often pointed to social media as one of the factors to blame for violence among young people

Pragati-led ecosystem accelerated projects worth Rs 85 lakh crore in 10 years: PM Modi

Prime Minister Modi highlighted Pragati's role in accelerating over Rs 85 lakh crore in projects over a decade, signifying a governance transform

One security force member killed, two wounded in Aleppo suicide attack, Syria says

The attacker detonated himself while being searched by the patrol after arousing suspicion

B-town bids adieu to 2025

Kareena Kapoor Khan has taken to her social media account to reflect on the year 2025, which she called tough for her and her entire family. Shar

Cinema stars we lost in 2025

IN MEMORIAM Dharmendra, Asrani, Manoj Kumar, Kamini Kaushal 2025 was the year that Indian cinema lost some of its brightest and best, those who h

A prayer to Lord Murugan

PHDCCI submits suggestions on Industrial Policy amendments

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 31: PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) Jammu & Kashmir Chapter, participated in a virtual meeting w

SEM tech to boost pashmina authenticity testing

Nawshaba Iqbal Srinagar, Dec 31: The Handicrafts and Handloom Department, Kashmir, is set to introduce Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) technol

Littered stretch of Kovalam beach stands in stark contrast to adjacent Blue Flag beach

Trump says he's dropping push for National Guard in Chicago, LA and Portland, Oregon, for now

The President has made a crackdown on crime in citiesa centerpiece of his second term and has toyed with the idea ofinvoking the Insurrection Act

Looking Back at 2025: A Year to Remember

Uchit Singhal With the onset of 2025, a landmark announcement from none other than the honorable PM was made with respect to inauguration of Jamm

One of the hope ahead?

Year of Disappointment Gone B L Saraf bushanlalsaraf@gmail.com Year, 2025 is on the way out : 2026 A D is knocking at the door . It is appropriat

Fifty years ago | BARC isolates and purifies curium-242

Wealth quote of the day by Jeff Bezos: Your margin is my opportunity. What is Bezoss Regret Minimization Framework the decision framework behind a $2.5 trillion global powerhouse

Wealth quote of the day by Jeff Bezos: Your margin is my opportunity. For more than three decades, Jeff Bezos has reshaped how wealth is created,

20th National Matsogi-Do Cship concludes

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 31: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, today

J&K gets Rs 1430 cr Central fund for damaged public infra

Centres relief on MHA recommendations Will help in UTs preparedness for future Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 31: The Central Government has

EAM Jaishankar hands over PM Modis letter to BNPs Tarique Rahman

DHAKA, Dec 31 : External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday handed over to Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader Tarique Rahman a let

U.S. military strikes three more alleged drug boats, killing three and possibly leaving survivors

The military said three people were killed when the first boat was struck, while people in the other two boats jumped overboard and distanced the

Jaishankar briefly interacts with Pakistan National Assembly Speaker in Dhaka; Yunus shares pictures

DHAKA, Dec 31 : External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday briefly met Pakistan National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq in Dhaka on the sid

Bengal crushes J&K by 9 wkts in Vijay Hazare Trophy

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 31: Bengal produced a commanding performance against Jammu and Kashmir in a Vijay Hazare Trophy encount

Dr Jitendra convenes year-end Hindi Advisory Committee meeting, underscores Indias multilingual ethos

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Dec 31: Under the chairmanship of Dr Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science

PM Modi stresses reform, perform, transform mantra at 50th PRAGATI meeting

NEW DELHI, Dec 31 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday stressed on the mantra of reform, perform and transform at the 50th meeting of PRAG

Budget session proposed from Feb 2, Cabinet to take call soon

Likely to be held in 2 parts due to Ramzan Budget to be passed before Feb 20 Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Dec 31: The Government is set to advance budge

Assam-TN in girls, Raj-UP in boys enter finals in National Roll Ball Cship

J&K Girls eliminated in Quarterfinals Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 31: The J&K girls Roll Ball team showcased remarkable skill and d

Fresh snowfall on J&Ks higher reaches, fog continues in Jammu

Air, train traffic hit; 4 flights cancelled Gopal Sharma/ Fayaz Bukhari JAMMU/SRINAGAR, Dec 31: While fog continued to hit air, train and vehicul

LG, CM greet people on New Year

Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, Dec 31: The Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has greeted the people on the eve of the New Year 2026. In a message,

India imposes safeguard duty for 3 yrs on certain steel products

NEW DELHI, Dec 31: India has imposed safeguard duty on certain steel products for three years to protect domestic players from significant increa

A hundred years ago | New Governor for French India

ILP gita dakgipa niamrangko HYC jegala

ILP-kon chugimik ragatchina dabia SHILLONG: Gital ragatgipa Immigration & Foreigners Act 2025-o Inner Line Permit (ILP) gita dakgipa niamrangko o

Sunil Prajapati calls on MoS Nimuben Bambhaniya

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 31: To discuss the public issues related to the long-pending bifurcation and revision of Ration Cards in J&K U

Mlaya adokan Bdesh-ni manderangna katnapram ongani chol donga: KSU

SHILLONG: Bangladesh asongo sosojengjeng ongengani gimin Meghalaya adokko manchape salgro salaramni pilak adokrangnan kenchakna nangani ongengon,

Central Library of SKUAST Jammu starts Heritage Section

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 31: The Central Library at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu today ma

Ramban reels under medical staff, power shortage

Trauma Centre lying nearly defunct Excelsior Correspondent RAMBAN, Dec 31: Entire Ramban district including Gool and Banihal Sub Divisions are re

State names awardees of Police Pathakams

Many units in Kondapur Industrial Park set for opening

3-day course for mediators, advocates concludes

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU/SRINAGAR, Dec 31: Under the visionary stewardship of Chief Justice, High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, Arun

NE-ko Bdesh-o napatna kamikkenataniko nome rajachina NPP didia

SHILLONG: India asongni salgro salaram adokrangko Bangladesh asongni bak ongatna gita kamikkenataniko nome rajachina aro iani bidingo gisik nangb

SWWA extends support to Home for the Aged & Infirm

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 31 : Reflecting their commitment towards the welfare and well-being of senior citizens, a team from Sandiksha

Dr Gautam delivers lecture on mgmt of dental hypersensitivity

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 31: Dr Gautam Sharma, Consultant Dentistry, University of Jammu and former president, Indian Dental Associatio

2026-o bilsi 53-na gimagimin somoirangko taripilna nanggen: Jemino

SHILLONG: Meghalaya adokni batanggimin bilsi 53-na janggi tanganiko gimagimin somoi ine United Democratic Party (UDP)-ni gitcham general secretar

CCICE CB holds cyber awareness programme

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 31: Cyber Crime Investigation Centre of Excellence, Crime Branch, Kashmir conducted a cyber awareness programm

MLA Katra, DDC Chairman Reasi inaugurate road

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 31: The long-awaited road project connecting Sujandhar to Ratnote via Gabbar Sarote was formally inaugurated t

WGH-ni simarango Night Curfew-ko ragata

TURA: Bangladesh asongo sosojengjeng ongenganichi, West Garo Hills aro Bangladesh asongni simarango onggija dakgipa manderangni reruraani aro mam

Hyderabad Lab Plays Key Role In Pralay Missiles Launch

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) said the launches, conducted around 10.30 am as part of user evaluation trials, met all

Fervour marks Vaikunta Dwadasi celebrations

Scores of pilgrims took a holy dip in the temple pushkarini

2026: Hope Springs Eternal

Pessimism and gloom marred the last few days of the outgoing year 2025 with news of the death of Anjel Chakma an MBA student in Dehra Dun in what

Meghalaya in 2025: Between Strain and Strength Remembering a Year, Welcoming a New Beginning

By Jairaj Chhetry There is a quiet saying often heard in the hills: Every year teaches its own lesson; wisdom lies in learning it. For Meghalaya,

Youtuber Booked For Outraging Religious Feelings

Police has summoned Anvesh to appear before the investigation officer for questioning on his delivering and broadcasting controversial comments.

God Did Not Give David a Crown, He Gave Him Goliath

By Roy Kupar Synrem When God wanted to make a King out of David, He did not give him a crown; He gave him Goliath. This truth speaks directly to

Indore Water Contamination: Death Toll Rises to 8; High Court Seeks Status Report

The deaths of three people due to water contamination have so far been confirmed officially.

Man Held For Barbers Murder

Police said the deceased Jampula Mahesh, 24, was found with severe cut wounds on the throat and head. Based on a complaint lodged by the victims

Threat Messages Found On Abandoned Car Outside Rauts Residence

A car was spotted outside the MPs bungalow around 4 p.m

ED recovers Rs 5 crore cash, suitcase full of jewellery from premises linked to 'gangster' Inderjit Yadav

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has recovered over Rs 5 crore in unaccounted cash, Rs 8 crore in gold and diamond jewellery, and property docume

Temple Reforms Aim To Restore Heritage, Livelihoods: Minister

The state governments reforms aim to ensure ritual continuity, economic security and cultural pride

Video : 3rd Hindu Shot and Killed In Bangladesh

In just two weeks, three Hindu men have been killed in separate incidents the latest being Bajendra Biswas, a Hindu officer with Bangladeshs par

Health on Wheels for Chhattisgarh Tribals

The mobile medical units were launched under the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN) scheme.

Arsenal beat Aston Villa 4-1 to end year as Premier League leaders

London, Dec 31: Arsenal ensured it will end the year top of the Premier League after beating Aston Villa 4-1 at home in a powerful statement win