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CM Revanth Reddy Visits Tirumala Temple on Vaikuntha Ekadashi

TTD Chairman B.R. Naidu extended a warm welcome to the Chief Minister upon his arrival at the hill shrine

Viral video: Salman Khan fails to hide tears, gets emotional while posing beside Dharmendra's huge poster at Ikkis screening, fans react

Salman Khan was among the celebrities who attended the special screening of Dharmendra's last film, Ikkis. His reaction to the poster of Bollywoo

Australia Police say Bondi Beach mass shooting suspects 'acted alone'

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a nationwide crackdown on gun ownership and hate speech in the wake of the attack, promi

Top 4 Must-Listen Stories Of 2025 By Sudhanshu Rai

Celebrity storyteller Sudhanshu Rai once again proved why his voice and narratives hold unmatched power, turning everyday moments into deeply uns

Good News for Uttar Pradesh residents: NMRC to expand metro services from Botanical Garden to Noida Sector-142 by...

The project is estimated to cost approximately Rs 2254.35 crore and is expected to benefit around 1 to 1.25 lakh passengers daily. Read here to k

US President Donald Trump meets Benjamin Netanyahu in Florida, discusses Gaza Peace Plan second phase; Israel PM issues BIG statement, says, 'blessed to have..., free world...'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday praised US President Donald Trump after their meeting in Florida, saying Israel has never had

From Dhurandhar to Chhaava, a look at major blockbusters that ruled box office

2025 IN REVIEW Indian cinema has once again proven its box-office might in 2025, delivering a string of massive blockbusters that continued the t

Stock Market Live Updates 30 Dec 2025: Stock to sell today: Angel One

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: The stock of Angel One has been on a decline for more than a month now. While it found support at 2,450 and was

Prabhas to lock horns with Sanjay Dutt in The Raja Saab trailer 2.0

The makers of Prabhas starrer The Raja Saab have released a second trailer of the movie on Monday, offering a stronger glimpse of the films story

Four Killed, 9 Hurt After BEST Bus Rams into Pedestrians in Mumbai's Bhandup

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced a financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh each to the families of those killed in the accident

Not trying to shock anyone: Duffer Brothers on Stranger Things finale

The makers of Netflixs popular sci-fi show Stranger Things have opened up about what fans can expect from the finale episode of the series. Creat

Morning Brief Podcast: Adani's Airport Playbook

Morning Digest: Trump warns Hamas, Iran after Netanyahu talks; Fake demands under MGNREGA will not be entertained, says Centre; and more

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What is 'Taiwan independence' and is Taiwan already independent?

China conducted war games around Taiwan, warning against separatism and foreign interference. The drills highlight the ongoing dispute over Taiwa

India eye series whitewash, SL hunt for consolation win

Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 29: India will look to continue their aggressive intent and complete a 5-0 series whitewash against a vanquished Sri Lank

Humpy and Erigaisi settle for bronze at World Rapid Cships

Doha, Dec 29: Indian chess stalwart Koneru Humpy suffered a massive heartbreak in her bid for a third world rapid title, finishing with a bronze

Trump Warns Hamas, Iran After Netanyahu Talks

Trump also downplayed reports of tensions with Netanyahu over the second stage of the fragile Gaza ceasefire

2025 was one of three hottest years on record, scientists say

Washington, December 30, 2025 (AP) Climate change worsened by human behavior made 2025 one of the three hottest years on record, scientists said

Citigroup selling its Russia business at $1.1 bn loss

Citgroup on Monday said it is selling the last of its business operations in Russia, and expecting to log a $1.1 billion loss in the process. AO

IG Indoor Stadium to host BWF India Open

New Delhi, Dec 29: The BWF India Open Super 750 badminton tournament will be held at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium instead of the KD Jadhav In

Rs 450-crore ethanol plant to exit Rajasthan amid farmer stir

Kyrgios beats Sabalenka in latest Battle of the Sexes

Dubai, Dec 29: Nick Kyrgios won the latest version of the Battle of the Sexes in tennis, beating top-ranked womens player Aryna Sabalenka 6-3, 6-

PCB to manage Multan Sultans in next edition of PSL

Lahore, Dec 29: Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi has confirmed that the governing body will manage the Multan Sultans franchise in th

Trump gets another international award after Nobel snub, Netanyahu announces Israel Peace Prize for US prez after Florida talks

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced President Donald Trump will receive the Israel Prize for Peace. This marks the first time in

Social Security checklist 2026: Key things recipients must do before January 1 or risk delays

Social Security checklist 2026: Social Security beneficiaries will receive a 2.8% COLA increase in 2026. Review your earnings record to avoid ben

NCP factions join hands for Pune civic polls

Trump says not concerned by Chinese drills around Taiwan

China, which claims Taiwan, a self-governing democracy, on Monday launched drills that it said would simulate a blockade of the island's key port

Hamas Has Short Period Of Time To Disarm, Warns Trump

US President Donald Trump warned Monday that Hamas would have hell to pay if it does not disarm quickly as part of the Gaza deal, which he said I

Road ministry to do away with arbitration for disputes in NH sector which are for over Rs 10cr

Zelenskyy says Ukraine needs U.S. support and he does not trust Putin

I dont trust Putin and he doesnt want success for Ukraine, Mr. Zelenskyy said

More Olive Ridley carcasses seen at ECR

The Olive Ridley sea turtle is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species

A twist in the tale: are scientists wrong about dark energy?

For proving that the expansion of the universe had indeed speeded up, three scientists were awarded the 2011 physics Nobel Prize. A new study fro

Northeast monsoon likely to end with slightly below normal rain in T.N. after six-year surplus trend

As the monsoons lull phase continues over the State, dry weather has prolonged over most parts

Two held for rape of woman with disability in Kelambakkam

Police sources said the girl, who has a 50% intellectual disability, resides with her family in a village near Chengalpet

SC highlights Sengar's dominant position, Pocso offence; upholds stringent provisions

No hearing for 1.3 lakh Bengal voters unmapped due to tech errors: EC

Social Security and medicare are changing in 2026 heres what retirees and savers need to know

Social Security COLA and New Medicare Costs 2026: Retirees and savers face major financial shifts in 2026. A 2.8% Social Security increase offers

Indias export to Australia recording healthy growth; trade pact completes 3 yrs

NEW DELHI, Dec 29: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Monday that from January 1 next year, 100 per cent Australian product cate

Rupee closes at 89.98 against USD

Mumbai, Dec 29: The rupee depreciated eight paise to close at 89.98 against the US dollar on Monday, weighed down by foreign fund outflows and a

Video: US Says 2 Killed In Strike On Suspected Drug Vessel In Pacific

The US military said it killed two men in a strike on a boat suspected of carrying drugs in international waters in the eastern Pacific Ocean on

Banks post robust performance in FY25: RBI

Mumbai, Dec 29: Commercial banks maintained robust performance in 2024-25, with the gross non-performing assets (GNPA) ratio declining to a multi

The Burial of the Hurriyat

Harsha Kakar kakarharsha@gmail.com It took the Government over four decades but finally the APHC (All Party Hurriyat Conference) has been buried.

New Age Banking Paradigm shifts expected?

Prof K S Chandrasekar vc@clujammu.ac.in India is poised to be the third-largest economy soon. Bharat is aiming for a $5 trillion economy and expe

US Announces $8.6 Billion Boeing Contract For F-15 Jets For Israel

Boeing was given an $8.6 billion contract for the F-15 Israel Program, the Pentagon said on Monday, after US President Donald Trump met Israeli P

Engineering domains evolving rapidly, choose courses with relevance, speakers tell students at webinar

Students must think four years ahead when choosing courses, the experts said

4 Chennai teens detained for migrant labour attack

Silver retreats from record high on profit-booking, gold snaps 4-day rally

NEW DELHI, Dec 29 : Silver prices retreated from record highs to trade lower by nearly 3 per cent at Rs 2.32 lakh per kg in the futures trade on

6 flights cancelled, 10 delayed as dense fog envelopes Jammu

MeT forecasts snow in J&K on New Year eve *Train, vehicular traffic also badly hit Gopal Sharma/Fayaz Bukhari JAMMU/SRINAGAR, Dec 29: At least si

LG interacts with IAS Officer Trainees of 2025 Batch

Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, Dec 29: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today interacted with the IAS Officer Trainees of the 2025 Batch, who are

Nepal crackdown against cross-border bride matchmaking by Chinese brokers

BEIJING, Dec 29 : Nepalese authorities have intensified a crackdown against illegal cross-border matchmaking following revelations that brokers a

PLA launches Justice Mission 2025 drills in Taiwan Strait

BEIJING, Dec 29 : The PLA Eastern Theater Command has dispatched its Army, Navy, Air Force, and Rocket Force troops in the Taiwan Strait to condu

Govt exempts certain imported copper products from quality control order

NEW DELHI, Dec 28 : The government has exempted certain imported copper products from the mandatory quality control order for one year, according

India fast tracks clearances for power projects construction in J&K

Pak says it will face humanitarian crisis *DPRs of many projects being expedited Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Dec 29: India has been fast tracking clear

Dr Jitendra inaugurates new BRIC Secretariat, highlights Indias bioeconomy journey

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Dec 29: Ahead of New Year, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Scienc

LG for promotional activities for Jambu Zoo, Hokersar, Gharana Wetland

Provide public transport to these destinations Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 29: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha chaired the 6th meeting of

Suppression, undemocratic approach in J&K to have serious consequences: Karra

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Dec 29: Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) president Tariq Hameed Karra today alleged that th

Sri Lankan Navy aids rehabilitation of damaged schools in Badulla, Passara

BADULLA, Dec 29: The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) has stepped up its role in post-cyclone recovery efforts by supporting the rehabilitation of schools an

Fifty years ago| Correctional methods: Value of probation

With every extinction, we lose not just a species but a treasure trove of knowledge

The millions of species humans share the world with are valuable in their own right. When one species is lost, it has a ripple effect throughout

Can ChatGPT help reduce mental health stigma?

Artificial Intelligence (AI) may not replace professional care, chatbots like ChatGPT may help reduce mental health stigma, particularly for peop

XRP, SOL and Dogecoin beat Bitcoin and Ether Is gold and silver plunge shaking BTC today?

Bitcoin (BTC) is trading sideways near $87,000 as a massive plunge in gold and silver prices shakes traditional markets. While the Big Two remain

Killing of Anjel in Dehradun horrific 'hate crime': Rahul

Garo Hills-o bijolini kajinako bate raenga inako MePDCL jegala

TURA: Garo Hills-o, mongsongbate West Garo Hills ajani akawe jolrango, bijolini kajinarangko bariata ine matnanganiko Meghalaya Power Distributio

Skanggipa changna koelarangko Mendipathar Railway Station-oni watata

MENDIPATHAR: Robibar salo, skanggipa changna North Garo Hills ajao donggipa Mendipathar Railway Station-oni koelarangko rel gario watataha aro ia

About 170 Sheep Mysteriously Die In UP, Yogi Adityanath Orders Probe

Around 170 sheep died under mysterious circumstances near Rashtriya Prerna Sthal in Lucknow, prompting police to send samples for testing to dete

UP records highest domestic tourism among states in 2025; fourth in terms of foreigner visits

LUCKNOW, Dec 29: Extensive renovation of religious, cultural and historical sites, along with the development of modern tourism infrastructure, h

HNLC bobil dolni kamikkenatani jaman chelchakaniko onna sorkari kuchaka

SHILLONG: Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) bobil dolni kamikkenataniko onahani gimin adokni Deputy Chief Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar

Bengal CM lays foundation stone of Dura Angan at New Town, billed to be biggest such shrine

KOLKATA, Dec 29 : West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today laid the foundation stone of Durga Angan, billed to be the biggest such shrine

SGPC using Akal Takht as shield to protect its masters: Mann on row over FIR on missing saroops

CHANDIGARH, Dec 29 : Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday accused the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee of failing to find the 328

Arunachal: Indian Army constructs homestay at border village of Taksing under VVP

ITANAGAR, Dec 29: As part of its continued efforts towards border area development, the Indian Army, under Operation Sadbhavna, has constructed a

Maiden flight test of Pinaka long-range guided rocket conducted successfully

NEW DELHI, Dec 29 : The maiden flight test of Pinaka long-range guided rocket was conducted successfully on Monday, and it impacted the target wi

Panun Kashmir organizes national webinar

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 29: In order to commemorate the Shahidi-Saptah of Singh-Shishu, 34th Margdarshan-Day and the Martyrdom-Day of

ADC conducts quarterly inspection of EVM warehouse

Excelsior Correspondent KARGIL, Dec 29: Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC), Kargil, Imteeaz Kacho conducted inspection of the Electronic Voting

2 yrs imprisonment awarded to Myanmar national

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 29: The Court of Principal Sessions Judge Udhampur, Virinder Singh Bhou, today convicted a foreign national of

Sanjay Baru calls on Ashish Sood, raises concerns of J&K students

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Dec 29 : Senior BJP leader and Seh-Prabhari Kathua District, Sanjay Kumar Baru today called upon Ashish Sood,

Critically Ill Former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia's Condition Worsens: Report

Critically ill former prime minister and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chairperson Khaleda Zia's condition has worsened and she is being tre

Son's wedding invite lands man in cops net 13 yrs after fleeing custody

Inter edge past Atalanta to claim top spot in Serie A

Inter lead a tightly contested league table on 36 points, one clear of city rivals AC Milan and two ahead of Napoli

Ideology and politics

A sudden showering of praise on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh by Congress veteran Digvijay Singh has sparked a major debate within the politica

Who Is a Khasi? Tradition, Genetics, and the Politics of Identity

By Bhogtoram Mawroh Recently, something extraordinary happened that marked a clear break from tradition. After the demise of Freeman Syiem, the S

When ethics collapse : A letter from the academia

By Arpita Saikia It all started with a fake Gmail ID impersonating a renowned regional history association based in North East India. An email wa

Mob attacks Assam cops, frees man held for pro-Pahalgam post

Bolsonaro Could Return To Jail Cell This Week After Surgery

Brazil's far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro could be back behind bars as soon as New Year's day after undergoing surgery for a groin herni

New Zealand's Doug Bracewell announces retirement from all forms of cricket

Bracewells most recent international match was a Test against Sri Lanka in Wellington in 2023, and a recent rib injury led him to conclude his ca

The Cow in the Costco Cup: Hidden Ingredient Sparks Outrage With Hindus And Vegetarians-Vegans

Unseen Ingredients, Unseen Harm: Why Costco Must Address Ethical Gaps in Its Sampling Program In December 2025, an incident at the Costco @Costco

Bardot controversy: Why did Chappell Roan walk back her Brigitte Bardot tribute?

Brigitte Bardot, the legendary French actress and global style icon, died Sunday at age 91. While celebrated for her 1950s cinema roles, her deat

Day after Dr. Abdullah opposed students protest, NC legislator says should have been allowed

Sadiqs statement came as a U-turn on the stand taken by Dr. Abdullah, who questioned the intention of the leaders who wanted to join protests in

Quote of the day by Heraclitus: 'Dogs bark at what they don't understand.' Here's some intriguing quotes by Greek philosopher remembered for cosmology

Quote of the day by Heraclitus explains the meaning of his saying, Dogs bark at what they don't understand. Let us understand what quote of the d

Amit Shah to visit West Bengal for three days ahead of 2026 polls

Between December 29 and December 31, Mr Shah is also expected to chair several meetings with the State unit of the BJP and review the partys road

Congress suspends Aravalli agitation in Rajasthan after SC decision

Pradesh Congress Committee president Govind Singh Dotasra said the Supreme Courts order depicted respect for peoples voice and was a decisive blo