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SR College launches IAS 2026 Prelims Test Series

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 25: SR College of Competitions, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu, today launched its IAS 2026 Prelims Test Series, which ha

Sanskrit Pathshalla organized for children by JYBT

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU Jan 25: In a significant initiative to promote the rich heritage of Sanatan Dharma among the younger generation and

SKUAST-Jammu VC along with Director Extension visit KVK Kathua

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 25: The Vice Chancellor, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu (SKUAST-Ja

HC orders promotions in administrative cadre

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 25: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has ordered promotions in its administrative cadre following

R-Day honours: Ashoka Chakra for space hero Shubhanshu Shukla; Shaurya Chakra for 2 women Navy officers

NEW DELHI, Jan 25 : Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, who created history by becoming the first Indian to set foot on the International Space Stat

Billawar police recovers minor girl within 6 days from Hyderabad

Excelsior Correspondent KATHUA, Jan 25: Kathua police has recovered a missing minor girl within six days whose report was registered at Police St

Rana reviews development progress in Poonch

Excelsior Correspondent POONCH, Jan 25: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment, and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, today chair

Gold, silver to stay firm next week as traders brace for tariff verdict, Fed rate decision: Analysts

NEW DELHI, Jan 25: Gold and silver prices are expected to stay firm next week as traders brace for the US Supreme Courts hearing on trade tariffs

Magistrate cannot be a judge in his own cause: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has ruled that a judge cannot preside over a case involving themselves, quashing proceedings against a railway official. A spec

Bhajan-clubbing no less than global concerts, says PM

Prime Minister Modi lauded the youth's 'bhajan-clubbing' trend, a modern fusion of devotion and culture resonating with Gen Z, comparing it to gl

India growing despite global uncertainties: Prez

President Droupadi Murmu paid tribute to the Constitution's makers, highlighting its role in national unity and patriotism, exemplified by 'Vande

Padma award for living root bridge guardian Hally War

Our Bureau SHILLONG/GUWAHATI, Jan 25: The President of India has approved the conferment of the Padma Shri Award 2026 to Hally War from Siej vill

Every 20 mins, an Indian caught trying to enter US

Despite an aggressive crackdown, one Indian was apprehended at the US border every 20 minutes in 2025. While numbers dropped from the previous ye

KSU warns locals against aiding Bdeshi infiltrators

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 25: The Khasi Students Union (KSU) on Sunday issued a stern warning to residents in border areas, cautioning them a

R-Day: Security tightened across Eastern Range

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 25: Meghalaya Police has intensified security measures throughout the Eastern Range in view of the Republic Day cel

Indian-origin man shot dead in Canada, police suspect targeted gang-linked attack

Police said Gill was known to them, and the shooting appears to have a nexus to the British Columbia Gang conflict; Shortly after the shooting, p

USTM funds linked to Al-Qaeda group, claims Himanta

From Our Special Correspondent GUWAHATI, Jan 25: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday resumed his tirade against University of Scie

Fatal mishap on NH-127 sparks outcry; contractors under fire

Absence of safety signs blamed for highway fatality Our Bureau DAINADUBI/TURA, Jan 25: The accidental death of a youth on the upcoming Dainadubi-

Experts highlight evolving career pathways in biotechnology

Careers in biotechnology are shaped by human-centric innovation, sustainability, and interdisciplinary skills, say speakers at webinar on Careers

EKH bags Best Election Dist award

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 25: In recognition of the districts impressive planning and delivery in conduct of elections, East Khasi Hills has

KHADC to blacklist Assam security agency for fraud in securing contract

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 25: The Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) has decided to blacklist an Assam-based private security ag

Sanbor takes stock of Tagore cultural complex in Rilbong

Rabindranath Tagore Cultural Complex to be completed within next eight months By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 25: Arts and Culture Minister Sanbor

Selfie Attempt Turns Fatal: Three Cousins Drown in Nagarkurnool; One Rescued

The children had accompanied their family members to the fields

High Court Junks Aspirants Plea For Medical Re-examination

HC refuses to halt shop demolition

695 Motorists Booked for Drunk Driving in Twin Cities; Two-Wheelers Top List

5 arrested, MDMA, cannabis seized

7 Trends That Will Dominate The Culinary World In 2026, As Per The Michelin Guide

Rather than chasing what's new for the sake of it, The Michelin Guide's predictions suggest that the culinary world appears to be 'slowing down'

Bhatti Shielding Revanth Reddy, Alleges Harish Rao

He referred to the Deputy CMs statement asking for a letter so that the issue could be discussed with the Chief Minister.

DC Edit | Inroads Into TN, Kerala May Be Hard For NDA

It is understandable that Mr Modi attacked the DMK on many of its fault lines like domination of party by one family, the issue of corruption tha

Councillors to stage stir demanding steps to decongest Vyttila Junction

Fresh encounter breaks out between security forces, terrorists in Jammu and Kashmirs Kishtwar

Security forces returned fire, and an intermittent exchange of gunfire was reported as the situation developed, officials said

DC Edit | Indias UN Stand On Iran Welcome

It goes without saying that the Iranian governments crackdown on protesters who fight for basic political and human rights has no justification

Indias air superiority during Operation Sindoor made Pakistan call for truce: European think-tank

A European military analysis reveals India achieved air superiority during Operation Sindoor. This 88-hour operation in May 2025 forced Pakistan

Rhinos roamed Western Ghats foothills 3,500 years ago: Study

Archaeologists discovered Indian rhino bone fragments at a neolithic site near Coimbatore, dating back approximately 3,500 years. This finding su

HP launches HyperX Omen 15 gaming laptop series in India

Astronaut Shukla gets Ashok Chakra for historic ISS mission; Prez clears VSM for Col Sofia Qureshi who helped counter false Pak narratives during Op Sindoor

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, India's first astronaut to reach the ISS, has been awarded the Ashok Chakra for his historic 18-day mission and

Pradeep S. Mehta and Amit Dasgupta | How To Navigate Global Politics In A Trump-driven Era Of Uncertainty

Even the World Trade Organisation (WTO) needs to be recast to suit the preferences of the United States, without bothering about its poorer membe

Shibu Soren is and will forever remain 'Bharat Ratna': Jharkhand CM on Padma Bhushan to father

A statement from the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha said Shibu Soren should have been conferred with Bharat Ratna, and not Padma Bhushan, and said the de

Eight Firefighters Injured in Rescue Operation

Five fire tenders with 60 fire fighters have been stationed at the fire hit building as a stand by till they get clearance from the field officer

Mathematics competition for school students held at VIT in Vellore

No space for Hindi then, now, or ever, says Stalin

Minister lays foundation for bypass in Tiruvallur town

33 police personnel, including five women, to receive gallantry, service medals today

Republic Day 2026: All About History And Significance Of This Auspicious Day

Republic Day 2026: The celebrations at Kartavya Path will be a unique blend of 150 years of the national song 'Vande Mataram'.

Seven From Hyderabad Get Padma Shri Awards

The conferees include aerospace engineer Chandramouli Gaddamanugu, who directed the Akash missile system from the development stage to deployment

Poonch man arrested for offensive online post

Poonch Police apprehended a 60-year-old man for allegedly posting inflammatory social media content that threatened public order and communal har

Mumbai Professor Who Was Stabbed To Death Planned Dinner On Wife's Birthday

Alok Kumar Singh, a Mumbai college professor who was allegedly stabbed to death by a commuter following an argument over alighting from a local t

Five Hostel Inmates Inhale Smoke, Hospitalised

Short circuit in AC sparks fire at private girls hostel; safety lapses flagged

Shibu Soren Will Forever Remain 'Bharat Ratna': Hemant Soren On Padma Bhushan To Father

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Sunday expressed gratitude to the Centre for conferring the Padma Bhushan on his late father Shibu Soren

Khamenei Hiding in Bunker Amid Fears of Possible US Attack: Report

The secure facility, described as a network of reinforced tunnels built to withstand wartime attacks, is designed to ensure continuity of leaders

Frequent switches to online, hybrid modes hit children with special needs the hardest

From Gulmarg snow slopes, Omar seeks re-merger of union territory of Ladakh with Jammu & Kashmir

J&K CM Omar Abdullah called for Ladakh's re-merger with the state, welcoming the BJP's rejection of further bifurcation. He also opposed dividing

Over 3,000 police personnel deployed for Republic Day celebrations in Vellore, nearby districts

Plans afoot to make Delhi Indias economic hub: CM

Gupta lays out vision for developed Delhi at R-Day event; says there will be no shortage of fundsto fast-track infrastructure projects; presents

Bharat Bhushan | Governors As Agents Of Delhi? Lets Scrap Post

While previous governments at the Centre have also misused governors, the problem has become much more acute under the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJ

Letters to The Editor January 26, 2026

Unparalleled Bravery: Shaurya Chakra For CRPF Officer Who Killed 10 Manipur Insurgents

On the eve of the 77th Republic Day, India's largest paramilitary unit, the Central Reserve Police Force, has been awarded 13 medals for gallantr

Man Who Made Prestige Cooker A Household Name Awarded Padma Shri

Late TT Jagannathan, popularly known as 'Kitchen Mogul', of TTK Prestige Group, has been awarded Padma Shri posthumously.

Two from the State chosen for Padma Bhushan, 11 to receive Padma Shri

Ballot Stronger Than Bullet, BJP Chief Tells New Voters

Criticising armchair critics who skip polling while debating in round tables, Rao flagged declining turnout among the educated as alarming. Turn

Neo-colonial shadows: on Trump, Greenland and his Davos talk

Donald Trump is driving U.S. allies towards China with his antics

Symbols of local heritage missing in Puducherry Republic Day tableaux, says DMK leader

France Holds Indian Captain of Suspected Russian Sanctions-Busting Tanker

A preliminary investigation was opened on charges of failure to fly a flag.

The Donroe Doctrine, Venezuelas fragile pragmatism

Venezuela is now a subordinate partner to the U.S., and the pointer is that the Global South needs to act in concert

Facing opposition from VCK and outwitted by his son, Ramadoss runs out of electoral options

RERA Restrains Sale of Asta Meadows Plots

According to the authority, if the plots, which are under adjudication, are alienated to third parties, it would seriously prejudice the rights o

Bigger schools, better futures

The road to universal, high-quality school education runs through integrated schools

Assets worth over 30 crore seized in codeine cough syrup case

A notice of attachment has been posted on their house located in Kayastha Tola, Prahlad Ghat

Davos 2026: States need equitable risk sharing, new-age financing for investments

Speaking during a panel discussion on new age financing-mobilising capital for infrastructure creation and sustainable regional growth at ET Hous

Baked Goods Made By Prisoners To Be Served During R-Day Parade In Bengaluru

Bakery products prepared by inmates of Bengaluru's Parappana Agrahara Central Prison will be served as snacks at the Republic Day celebrations at

State Police Personnel Get Presidents Medals

Medals for meritorious service were also conferred on personnel

Killer agents: on immigration enforcement, Minnesota shootings

Federal-State relations have reached breaking point in Minnesota

HLF 2026 Attracts Crowd on Sunday

The documentary, based in the Ramnathgudpalle grasslands of Telangana, was voiced by actor Navdeep, written by Pranay Juvvadi and Sanjeev Siva, a

Former BCCI president IS Bindra passes away

Former BCCI president Inderjit Singh Bindra passed away on Sunday at the age of 84. A key figure in Indian cricket administration, Bindra served

India-UAE ties stability, substance, strategic union

The partnership is based on trust and shared interests, and stands out for its stability

Fitness Tips for 2026 Haj Pilgrims

Pilgrims said they planned to attend the next session, which will include a question-and-answer segment to clarify doubts.

Voters Day Observed on Sunday

The foundation presented prizes to 91 students. Incharge collector Apoorva Bharat felicitated five senior citizens and distributed EPic cards to

Man Cheated of Rs 10 Lakh in Online Car Deal

Fraudsters posed as seller, took advance via third-party accounts

'My India, My Vote,' Governor's Call to Citizens

Referring to Article 324 of the Constitution, Governor Jishnu Dev Varma said the independence and impartiality of the Election Commission of Indi

Action against BJP over PM flex boards routine, says mayor

He said the measures were taken in accordance with strict directions issued by the Kerala High Court against the installation of illegal hoarding

Police, GHMC to Act Against Illegal Basement Use

The enforcement will focus particularly on densely populated commercial areas, such as Madina Centre, Begum Bazaar, Goshamahal, Abids, Ameerpet,

Russia captures another village in northeastern Ukraine, Defence Ministry says

Ukraines DeepState military blog, which uses open-source reports to track the positions of both armies, made no mention of the village in a repor

Indian companies scale up AI across operations and functions

Miner Vedanta has embedded AI, automation, IoT, drones, digital twins, and predictive analytics into daily operations to drive measurable gains i

Poor Governance Fuels Youth Unrest, Says Radhakrishnan

He expressed concern over religious revivalism in neighbouring countries, noting that declining minority populations in Pakistan and Bangladesh p

Witnessing the Gaza tragedy: Dr. Santhosh Kumars lens captures the human cost of genocide

The Last Sky, a photo exhibition that opened at the Fine Arts College Gallery, Palayam is open to public daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. till Januar

Waqf Activists Seek Land Registration on Bhu Bharati

Demand joint inspections, Bhu Bharati upload and encroachment data

PGRS cancelled in Vijayawada due to Republic Day celebrations

Top EU Leaders Arrive For Republic Day, IndiaEU Summit

India and the European Union are expected to announce the conclusion of negotiations on a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) at the Summit

Russian missiles hit Ukraine power grid, leaves 1.2 million residents without power in sub-zero cold

Russia launched a massive overnight attack on Ukraine's energy system, causing widespread power outages and leaving over a million residents in K

Five held on charge of dacoity

Tiger Kills Calf At Rallajangon, Alert Sounded In Yadadri-Bhongir

Villagers noticed the carcass of the calf in an agricultural field on the outskirts of the village on Sunday: Reports