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Congress plays down Omars dismissal of vote theft charge

Congress leader Salman Khurshid stated that alliance membership doesn't negate a constituent's political ideology, responding to J&K CM Omar Abdu

Bangladesh: 10 Arrested in Hindu Youth Lynching Case

Dipu Chandra Das was allegedly beaten to death by a mob over accusations of blasphemy

'Indias future is inseparable from its neighbours,' says ex Army chief Naravane as Bangladesh boils

He stated that India's future is linked to its neighbours, underscoring the importance of maintaining positive ties amid turmoil in Bangladesh. S

Zelenskyy says U.S. must pile pressure on Russia to end war

America must clearly say: if not diplomacy, then there will be full pressure...Putin does not yet feel the kind of pressure that should exist, sa

Pakistan court sentences 4 PTI leaders for 10 years in connection with May 9 riots

An anti-terrorism court has sentenced four PTI leaders, including Yasmin Rashid and Mian Mehmoodur Rashid, to 10 years in prison for their involv

Nora Fatehi's Car Hit by Drunk Driver, Actress Safe: Mumbai Police

The police have registered a case against the intoxicated driver

Mbappe equals Ronaldo's record in Real Madrid's 2-0 win over Sevilla

Mbappe missed several earlier chances before getting his opportunity from the spot four minutes from time and he made no mistake to net his 59th

AUS vs ENG third Test: Rain halts play on day 5 of Ashes, England 241-6

Will Jacks was 21 not out, with wicketkeeper Jamie Smith on 25

Punjab Police crack down on narco-terror nexus: Army deserter caught with 907 gm heroin, hand grenade

Punjab Police have arrested alleged Army deserter Rajbir Singh and his associate Chirag in a narco-terror nexus bust. Singh, apprehended near the

Quote of the Day by inventor of telephone Alexander Graham Bell: When one door closes, another opens; but

Alexander Graham Bell, inventor of the telephone, spent formative years in Canada. His words on opportunity and focus are highlighted. The quote

U.S. forces stop oil tanker off Venezuela coast as Trump follows up on promise to seize tankers

The pre-dawn operation comes days after Mr. Trump announced a blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers coming in and out of the South American coun

Australia Marks Day of Reflection for Bondi Beach Shooting Victims

The federal and New South Wales state governments have declared Sunday a national Day of Reflection, a week after Australias worst mass shooting

Head of Nobel-awarding Swedish Academy resigns

As of June 1, 2026, Academy member Ingrid Carlberg, an author and journalist, will take over as permanent secretary

WWII Navy veteran Ira 'Ike' Schab, one of last remaining Pearl Harbor survivors, dies at 105

World War II Navy veteran Ira Ike Schab, a survivor of the 1941 Pearl Harbor attack, has died at 105. Schab, who rarely spoke of the experience f

Nora Fatehi's car hit by drunk driver, actor safe: Mumbai Police

According to Mumbai Police, a drunk driver rammed his car into her vehicle, but she sustained no injuries. She was taken to a nearby hospital for

Being casteist biggest demand of time: Another IAS officer stirs row

US intelligence indicates Putin's war aims in Ukraine are unchanged

U.S. intelligence reports indicate Vladimir Putin still aims to capture all of Ukraine and parts of Europe, contradicting claims of his desire fo

Earthquake of magnitude 3.3 strikes Pakistan

A 3.3-magnitude earthquake struck Khuzdar district in Balochistan, Pakistan, with a depth of 8 km. This follows several other mild tremors in the

Suryakumar Given Clear Ultimatum After Gill's Axe: Report Makes Huge Claim

In 19 innings this year, Suryakumar has managed 218 runs at a strike rate of 123.2, his worst since making his international debut.

US strikes on Syria underscore scale of challenge for its President

U.S. and Jordanian forces launched over 70 airstrikes against Islamic State positions in Syria, targeting infrastructure and weapons sites. This

US intercepts oil tanker off Venezuelan coast, officials say

The U.S. intercepted an oil tanker off Venezuela's coast, confirming a lockade of sanctioned vessels. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem st

Haaland propels Man City to top with double against West Ham

City stamped their authority early on, and Haaland struck in the fifth minute when his first shot from Phil Foden's cross was parried by Alphonse

The immortal sacrifices of the chaar sahibzaade

Inderjeet S Bhatia Prince bhatiainderjeet3@gmail.com The history of humanity is marked by countless stories of courage, but few episodes shine as

Mind is at ease only when the Heart is at Peace

Rajan Sachdev sachdevrajan@gmail.com Meditation is not about escaping life; it is about connecting with life at its source. While many approach m

Court charges Alka Lamba for assault on police during 2024 protest

The prosecution further stated that the accused and the protesters pushed the female and male police officials, jumped the barricades

Amid rising legal risks, recruiting independent directors is getting tougher for India Inc

India Inc faces challenges hiring independent directors due to a limited talent pool, significant pay disparities, and increasing legal and reput

Man sentenced to life-imprisonment for murder of his father over property dispute in Rajamangalam

George Bush was sentenced to life imprisonment and a fine of 5,000

DG Vaishnav College organises anti-drug awareness cycle rally

M.K. Mohan, Anna Nagar MLA, flagged off the rally

From blessing to investment

The dinner table debate is less about college dreams and more about whether the family can afford the tuition fees

Court frame charges against two persons for attack on Delhi CM

Police claimed that conspiracy has been found through call detail records, locations, and money transactions

India-Oman Summit

Prof D Mukherjee mukhopadhyay.dinabandhu@gmail.com The India-Oman relationship reached a historic milestone on 18 December 2025 with the conferme

Zehanpora Breaks Its Silence Kashmirs Buddhist Past Rises Again

Dr Harmeet Singh Soodan harmeetjnu@gmail.com A small village in Baramulla has suddenly stepped into the archaeological spotlight. Zehanpora-long

Modern parenthood

Are parents safe, clear, intelligent and responsible enough in deciding what is good or bad for their child?

The Transforming Power of Meditation

Dr Vikas Abrol abrolvics@gmail.com Meditation is the science of reuniting the soul with the Infinite Spirit or God. By meditating regularly and d

A message to mankind

Dr Rashpal Singh rashpalsingh786bari@gmail.com Name of the Book:- PEGHAM (Afsanay) Name of the Author:- Nawab Din Kasana (JKAS) Publisher:- Educa

8,500 candidates appearing on runway of airstrip for home guard job in Odisha gone viral

Despite the remuneration being lower than prevailing daily wages in the market, the fixed monthly payment of a little over 18,000 offers stabilit

The Story of Language

Mahi Charak mahicharak06@gmail.com Language is one of humanitys greatest creations. It is the invisible thread that binds hearts, the bridge betw

Traditional Cheese Kalari in Jammu

Its Origins and Food History Dr Rakesh Verma rakeshforests@gmail.com Kalari cheese is a unique artisanal cheese that holds a special place in the

Illuminating the Spiritual in Sharda Script

Lalit Gupta lalitguptajammu@gmail.com Subhash Razdans exhibition titled Akshra created a kind of silent uproar within Jammus cultural circles. As

Snow, rain likely in J&K as WDs hit region

Fog affects air, train services; 5 flights cancelled *Srinagar-Leh NH closed after snowfall at Zojila Gopal Sharma JAMMU, Dec 20: The Union Terri

CJ inaugurates newly constructed Court Complex at Hiranagar

Excelsior Correspondent KATHUA, Dec 20: Chief Justice High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, Justice Arun Palli, today inaugurated newly const

Man held with JeI posters

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Dec 20: A person was arrested in Pulwama district today and the posters of the banned Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) wer

Anti-terror operations in various parts of Jammu

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 20: Security forces have intensified anti-terror operations across the Jammu region following intelligence inp

Court issues NB warrant against Hizb supremo

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Dec 20: The Special Judge Budgam designated under NIA Act has issued non-bailable warrants against banned Hizbu

Northern Army Commander reviews counter-terrorism preparedness in Surankote

Excelsior Correspondent POONCH, Dec 20: Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma, Army Commander Northern Command, today visited Shahsitar in the Suranko

Imran, wife get 17 years jail term

ISLAMABAD, Dec 20: Pakistans former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi were sentenced to 17 years in jail each by a court on Satu

Godse killed Gandhi physically, Modi Govt his soul: Surinder Rajput

*BJP used agencies against Oppn for vendetta politics: AICC Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 20: AICC Spokesperson Surinder Singh Rajput has bl

LG reviews progress of high security prison, cyber divn, bunkers in J&K

Calls for strengthening various wings of Home Deptt Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 20: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today chaired a high-l

Rajasthan to strengthen arbitration proceedings in State litigation with new policy

An efficient teamwork between the government departments and legal fraternity would also help in the fast disposal of cases

Beyond motherhood

Motherhood comes in many forms; some nurture lives, others nurture ideas, compassion

Javid Dar inaugurates BDC Building at Nagrota

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 20: Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development, Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Departmen

Spring Blossoms School celebrates Annual Day

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 20: Spring Blossoms Public High School, Bakshi Nagar and Lakkar Mandi, celebrated its Annual Day with grandeur

Scientia Intl School holds programme

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 20: Scientia International School hosted its annual showcase UDAAN 2025-26 at Abhinav Theatre, here today, cel

Sikhs in Sindhi society

Dr Jasbir Singh Sarna jbsingh.801@gmail.com Name of Book : Guru Nanakpanthi Heritage Series: Volume One Guru Nanakpanthi Heritage Series: Volume

Ankur Play School, BSF Primary School hold programme

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 20: Ankur Play School and BSF Primary School celebrated their Annual Day with great enthusiasm at Satish Audit

JSS shines at Intl Adolescent Leadership Summit

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 20: Jammu Sanskriti School, Jammu delivered an outstanding performance at International Adolescent Leadership

Asmita Khelo India Women League held

Excelsior Sports Correspondent REASI, Dec 20: The Asmita Khelo India Women League 2025-26 was held at Multipurpose Indoor Complex, Reasi. The eve

SGSD Intl School holds Annual Day

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 20: SGSD International School, Machine Domana, Jammu, celebrated its 2nd Annual Day for the academic session 2

GGM Science College students celebrate their victory at Mahotsav-2025.

GGM Science College students celebrate their victory at Mahotsav-2025. The talented group-M. Zaigham Salaria, Manmeet Kour, Anirudh Sodi, Natasha

Elusive peace

Entire communities in most continents are trapped in cycles of violence that destroy crops, disrupt supply chains, wipe out livelihoods, and forc

Maharashtra CM orders SIT probe in Chandrapur kidney racket case

Maharashtra government formed a special investigation team to probe a Chandrapur kidney racket. Farmers were allegedly coerced by illegal moneyle

Study finds normalising blood glucose with lifestyle could halve heart disease risk in prediabetics

Reaching prediabetes remission is linked to a decades-long benefit, halving the risk of cardiovascular death or hospitalisation for heart failure

9 years after NH-91 horror, UP court convicts 5 in mother-daughter gangrape, sentencing tomorrow

Nine years after a brutal gang rape and assault on NH-91, a special Pocso court convicted five men. The horrific 2016 incident, where a family wa

At least 16 files have disappeared from DOJ webpage for documents related to Jeffrey Epstein

The missing files included images of paintings depicting nude women

A tale of two birthdays

One officially recorded by a school administrator and the other the actual date

Why does the govt. want to replace MGNREGA? | Explained

Besides the name, what are the changes in the Viksit Bharat Guarantee For Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill? Who were the biggest benefic

Red-billed tropicbirds show up on Chennai coast

During her visit to Chennai, Bangalore resident Anu Parthasarathy documents the sighting of the seabird at the Broken Bridge in Adyar Estuary on

HYDRAA Restores Road Access

Several illegal structures were constructed by some encroachers along the road no.4 in Arvind enclave.

Pemmasani Inaugurates Gen Z-themed Post Office

Designed to resonate with Generation Z, the newly transformed post office features a contemporary, student-friendly ambience.

AP Targets to Administer Polio Drops to 54 L Children Today

In case the eligible children miss getting the vaccine for varied reasons on Sunday, the health personnel will visit their houses and administer

Cleanliness as Important as Education: MLA Prasanthi Reddy

Prasanthi Reddy said the Mustabu programme was designed with special focus by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Education Minister Nara Lok

Ward boy refills child's nebuliser with 'spirit' at UP hospital, sacked

A ward boy at LLRM Medical College in Meerut was fired after nearly administering spirit instead of water to a child's nebuliser. The inebriated

SIM-linking stays but government may up auto logout time

The government is firm on its SIM-binding rule for messaging apps to combat cyber fraud and foreign intelligence misuse, despite industry pushbac

Eagle Team Nabs Six Drug Peddlers

With the Masab Tank Police, the EAGLE team apprehended Nitin Singhaniya and Shranik Singhvi with 43 grams of cocaine, 11.5 grams of MDMA, EAGLE d

4th elephant death on rail tracks this year, toll rises to 94 since 2019

CM Launches Mustabu, Calls for Hygiene and Discipline in Anakapalli Schools

The Mustabu initiative focuses on promoting personal hygiene, discipline and healthy habits among students.

2,961 signalling failures a year in South Western Railway: Auditor

The Comptroller and Auditor General has identified nearly 3,000 annual signalling system failures within South Western Railway, highlighting irre

3 Hurt in 3-Car Pile-Up on PVNR Expressway

The collision led to major traffic congestion for some time.

Tribal Woman Lodges Plaint Over Cheating

The prime accused, identified as Sohail, hails from Nanded in Maharashtra.

Education With Human Values is TG Focus: Bhatti

With the objective of eradicating social inequalities, Bhatti said that the government was constructing Young India Integrated Residential School

PM Modi posts on CAA, Lionel Messi mess to target TMC

Prime Minister Modi took to X after leaving Kolkata, addressing CAA concerns for Matua and Namasudra communities, assuring them of dignity and ri

Eggs, Cancer Risk Claims Unfounded

FSSAI urged consumers to rely on verified scientific evidence and official advisories, reiterating that eggs remain a safe, nutritious, and valua

Student Dies After Falling From 8th Floor

At around 12.30 pm, the father went to their allotted double-bedroom house in KCR Nagar Phase II, Kollur, to collect government-issued ration ric

CAG: Railways lags in non-fare earnings, recovery of dues

Railways is losing out on significant non-fare revenue, with vast vacant land undeveloped and Rs 4,087 crore in dues from private siding owners u

Research reveals consequences can be severe when managers dont act

Most people recognise that we shouldnt actively harm others at work. Yet people tend to assume that failing to act is relatively benign or incons

Study unravels breast cancer risk factors among Indian women

A new study conducted by scientists at the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has decoded the specific risk factors for breast cancer amon

As Christmas, New Year Around, SHE Teams on Alert

She Teams DCP Dr Lavanya said special focus was being laid on public places, shopping sites and religious places, as well as entertainment venues

Five held for alleged abduction of passenger from airport premises

No place for Gill

Rinku, Kishan back in squad for T20 WC Mumbai, Dec 20: Taking a bold call with an eye to maximise impact over reputation, the Indian selectors on

Choirs Mesmerise Audience at Christmas Celebrations

Choristers rendered carols in 5 languages, including Telugu and Hindi