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Roy heads JKDIA

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 15: Gulshan Roy has been elected as the president of the Jammu and Kashmir Drug Inspectors Association (JKDIA)

Physically challenged girl wins hearts, inspires many

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Dec 15: Defying physical challenges and social stigma, a 12-year-old girl from Wakoora in Ganderbal district is

Trump accounts vs IRAs and 529s: Which tax-advantaged plan really wins for your family?

Trump accounts explained: A new savings option called Trump accounts is emerging for children's future. These accounts, described as an 'IRA for

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Anti-Drug Cycle Rally Reaches Srikakulam

The Yatra, with a presence of 25 police personnel, was inaugurated by Visakhapatnam Range DIG Gopinath Jetti. It traversed through the Vizianagar

Postal Ballot Breaks Tie For Sarpanch Poll In Nirmal

Election officials opened the postal ballots to break the tie and found a single vote, which was cast in favour of Sriveda, leading to her electi

A hundred years ago | Empire leprosy relief

Draft rolls for 5 states, Union Territories to come out today

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Army celebrates Vijay Diwas, hails indigenous technology

The Defence Ministry said the celebrations highlighted the Indian Armys steady transformation into a modern, innovative and self-reliant force

Key city-based Ponzi scheme scam accused traced to Delhi

Pearlvine International is believed to have collected Rs 1,575 crore from unsuspecting investors between 2018 and March 2023 By Our Reporter SHIL

Finance firm head burns man alive to fake own death for Rs 1 crore insurance payout

City grapples with water crisis as PHE shutdown continues

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 15: Residents of Shillong are grappling with severe frustration as the Public Health Engineering (PHE) Department e

Paul cautions against railways sans anti-influx mechanisms

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 15: Former cabinet minister and Adviser to the Social Welfare Department, Paul Lyngdoh, on Monday cautioned against

Deficit teachers demand DA parity, threaten protest

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 15: The Khasi Jaintia Deficit School Teachers Association (KJDSTA) has warned of democratic protests if the Meghala

Very Good Talks With Zelensky, Ukraine Deal Closer Than Ever: Trump

US President Donald Trump said Monday that a deal to end Russia's war in Ukraine was closer than ever, after he spoke to Ukrainian counterpart Vo

Relief for state visitors in Delhi: CM lays base for Meghalaya House annexe

From CK Nayak NEW DELHI, Dec 15: The perennial problem of temporary accommodation for people from Meghalaya in the national capital is likely to

Stock market today: S&P 500, Dow, Nasdaq dip as AI stocks fall ahead of key economic data Broadcom and Oracle lead losses

US stock market today: US stocks dipped on Monday as AI-focused companies like Broadcom and Oracle experienced significant losses, leading invest

Uttam Orders Probe Into Chemical Waste In Krishna River At Mattapally

Chemical waste floating in the river near the Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple at Mattapally emitted a foul smell, causing inconvenience to dev

Independent, Rebel Sarpanches Begin Joining Congress In Adilabad

Candidates who contested as Independents or rebels after being denied party support and were subsequently elected are now joining the Congress.

Goa HC orderssuomotu PIL over illegal nightclubs afterArporafire kills 25

The court has called for coordinated response across local bodies, appointed amicus curiae to map violations statewide. It issued the order while

What Amy Schumer discovered that reportedly ended her marriage overnight

Amy Schumer and Chris Fischer are divorcing after seven years. Schumer confirmed the split on social media. Sources suggest her career ambitions

How illicit cultivation of cannabis has left the verdant hills of Kandhamal in the weeds

Infra, AC firms eye gains from Indias data centre investment boom

Major Indian companies like Larsen & Toubro, LG Electronics India, Voltas, and Blue Star are set to benefit from a surge in data centre investmen

Havoc at IGI: 228 flights cancelled, 800 delayed

Medico With Foreign MBBS Degree Seeks PG Quota

The petitioner questioned the validity of Rule VIII of the Telangana Medical Colleges (Admission into Post Graduate Medical Courses) Rules, 2021,

Drinking 34 cups of coffee a day may help you live longer, study finds

A new study links daily coffee drinking to longer life. Researchers found that moderate coffee intake may slow aging at the cell level. Drinking

IndiGo flight at Sgr Airport by-and-large normalised

Srinagar, Dec 15:Flight cancellations at Srinagar Airport by IndiGo have largely normalised, airport officials said on Monday, noting that the ai

Filmfare OTT Awards 2025 list of winners: Jaideep Ahlawat, Ananya Panday, Vikrant Massey, Sanya Malhotra win top acting honours; Black Warrant named Best Series

Here's the complete list of the winners of Filmfare OTT Awards 2025. Jaideep Ahlawat won Best Actor for Paatal Lok, while Ananya Panday was named

Omar decries political interference in Power Projects, Corp

Vote Chori issue is Congress agenda not of INDI Alliance Srinagar, Dec 15 (KNO): Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah on Monday reiterated that politica

Neptune's 15-year emotional cycle is coming to an end - what this shift means for your zodiac sign

Neptunes retrograde in Pisces is coming to a conclusion, marking the end of a nearly 15-year astrological cycle. Regarded as the planet of dreams

Arrange CAT Jammu premises in a month: SC to Centre, J&K

New Delhi, Dec 15:The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Centre and the Jammu and Kashmir administration to arrange suitable premises within a mon

GHMC: Moula Ali Flyover to Get Speed-Breakers

Police officials were attempting to set up preventive measures since then.

34 pc power deficits loom in J&K, Ladakh amid cold wave

Srinagar, Dec 15:Amid persistent cold temperatures, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh is likely to witness a power deficit of more than 34 percent in

NHPC runs 6 hydropower projects in J&K

Pakal Dul nearing completion, Ratle 26 pc ready New Delhi, Dec 15:NHPC Limited is currently operating six hydropower projects in Jammu and Kashmi

Centre pushes green, eco-tourism in J&K

New Delhi, Dec 15:The Union Ministry of Tourism has implemented a series of targeted initiatives in Jammu and Kashmir to advance green and eco-to

Crypto market crash reason: Why Bitcoin price (BTC USD), Ethereum, XRP are down today

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP crash: Crypto markets experienced a sharp downturn on Monday, disappointing hopes for a year-end rally. Bitcoin, Ethereum,

Centre sanctions key tourism projects for J&K

New Delhi, Dec 15:The Union Ministry of Tourism has approved multiple tourism infrastructure initiatives in Jammu & Kashmir. These projects, sanc

J&K unemployment rises above national average

New Delhi, Dec 15:Jammu and Kashmirs unemployment rate for July-September 2025 stood at 6.1 percentexceeding the national average of 5.2 percent,

Thrikkakara municipality sees two contenders for chairperson post

Politicians Unite in Opposition to GHMC Ward Boundaries

Khairatabad MLA Danam Nagender found fault with Mayor G. Vijayalakshmi for not communicating the details with corporators.

Stranger Things 5 Volume 2 trailer reveals final battle details ahead of Christmas release

Stranger Things 5 Volume 2 trailer confirms the next stage of the final season. The footage shows Eleven, Will, and the Hawkins group preparing t

Nov wholesale prices remain in deflation zone for second month

Wholesale prices stayed in deflation for November, falling 0.3 percent. This marks the second month of deflation. Food articles, mineral oils, cr

In Kochi Corporation, Palluruthy is LDFs only bright spot

The front performed relatively better in certain pockets and far worse in others across the four CPI(M) area committee limits within the civic bo

Stone Laid for Two 800 Crore Units at IFFCO Kisan SEZ in Nellore

He thanked Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu for the recent AP Cabinet meeting clearing the establishment of industries in the 2,700-acre IFFCO

'Rich-poor asset ownership gap narrowing': Finance Minister

India's economy is growing robustly, narrowing the wealth gap. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted this progress, noting India's stat

John Cenas cancer diagnosis: What we know after the WWE icons emotional final match

WWE star John Cena shared his battle with skin cancer. He had cancerous spots removed from his chest and shoulder. Cena's experience highlights t

A broad-based development model

A balanced development strategy, integrating rapid industrialisation with strong social welfare and sustainability initiatives, has positioned T.

Aspiring Pilgrims Advised to Complete Haj 2026 Registration by Jan 15

Saudi government sets Jan 15 as deadline for registration; March 20 for visa issuance

US trade deal in final lap: Commerce secretary Rajesh Agrawal

India and the US are nearing a framework trade deal. Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal stated that further formal discussions may not be needed.

PIL on Vertex Nala Land Grab

The PIL also complained about the inaction of the authorities in preventing and removing encroachments and illegal constructions over the surplus

Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha adjourned over Congress rally slogans against PM

Parliamentary proceedings in the Lok Sabha were disrupted on Monday. The House was adjourned twice due to protests. Union Minister Kiran Rijiju d

Lok Sabha tables bills on nuclear, higher education revamp, repeal of 71 laws

India is set to modernize its nuclear energy sector with a new bill. Another bill aims to streamline higher education regulation. Additionally, 7

Modi, Jordan King Talk Trade, Boosting Security

Fertilisers, dig tech, infra, people-to-people ties in focus

New jobs bill sparks row over funding, Gandhi name

A new bill, VB-G RAM G, is set to replace MGNREGA in Parliament. It promises 125 days of wage employment for rural households. The scheme will be

Cheetah hair ties suspect vehicle to Gwalior cub hit-and-run probe

Defence panel proposes vendor benchmarks, phasing local content

India's defence procurement rules are set for major changes. The government is looking at a gradual increase in local content requirements for de

Opposition seeks ballot papers, CJI in CEC selection panel

Rajya Sabha members debated election reforms. Opposition MPs questioned Electronic Voting Machine integrity and the Election Commission's imparti

G RAM G to replace NREGA, guarantee 125 days of work

NMC Directs Medical Colleges to Monitor Prescription Practices, Stress Legible, Clear Handwriting

The commission said the importance of clear handwriting in prescriptions must be included and reinforced in the medical curriculum of all institu

RIL's new AI arm, Reliance Intelligence, begins operations

Incorporated in September 2025, Reliance Intelligence is a wholly owned unit of RIL housing its AI partnerships with global technology firms such

NIMS Gates Shut on Nursing Officers During Peaceful Protest; Minister Intervenes

Nims Nurses Union president S. Asha Latha said the institute required nearly 2,000 nurses, but was operating with only about 300 permanent nurses

Congress sacks leader over comments on Kharge and Rahul Gandhi

Congress has expelled Odisha leader Mohammed Moquim. This action follows his letter to Sonia Gandhi. Moquim had called for a major party restruct

Bareilly: BLO dies due to 'work pressure'; admin says death 'natural'

A 58-year-old booth-level officer in Bareilly allegedly died of a heart attack due to work pressure from the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of

Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam moves Madras High Court to take back its elephants

Justice V. Lakshminarayanan directs Principal Chief Conservator of Forests-cum-Chief Wildlife Warden to inspect a 2.94 acre facility created by t

Man Who Tried to Assassinate Trump at Golf Course Requests Attorney for Sentencing

Prosecutors said Routh, 59, spent weeks plotting to kill Trump before aiming a rifle through shrubbery as the then-Republican presidential candid

No Helmet, No Petrol Campaign: 700 Bikes Join Rally in Tirupati

Wearing a helmet could save lives even in serious accidents, he said, and stressed that helmets should be worn not due to fear of penalties, but

J&K admin terminates services of 103 fire dept appointees

Jammu and Kashmir administration has terminated 103 appointees in the Fire and Emergency Services Department. An inquiry and ACB investigation fo

N95 masks, hydration support given to traffic police personnel

PCC delegation in New Delhi to discuss preparations for 2026 Assembly poll

China steps up price war checks as cars keep getting cheaper

State administration for market regulation announced proposed guidelines late Friday, including measures that would prevent manufacturers from pr

Putin signs law ratifying RELOS with India

Russian President Vladimir Putin has ratified a key agreement with India. This pact allows military formations, warships, and aircraft to be sent

Villagers Stage Protest For Distribution Of PDS Rice

According to CPIM leader Kolli Sambamurthy, the depot salesman had instructed villagers to arrive at the depot at 8 am on Monday. Even after wait

Lt. Governor inaugurates renovated dhobikhanas, modern fish market

Cop killed in encounter in Udhampur's forest area

A Jammu and Kashmir Police Special Operations Group member has died during an ongoing encounter in Udhampur district. The clash began when securi

Rs 85 Lakh Looted From Noida Trader's Accountant In UP

Unidentified bike-borne assailants on Monday looted Rs 85 lakh from an accountant of a Noida-based trader after knocking him off his motorcycle o

Class 11 Boy Allegedly Rapes 14-Year-Old Girl, Shares Video On Social Media

Police in Rajasthan's Pali district have booked an 11th-grade student for allegedly raping a student studying in Class 9 and sharing explicit pho

Teachers urged to adopt AI, data analytics in pedagogy

Naidu Declares Dec. 15 as Day of Sacrifice Honouring Potti Sriramulu

Naidu criticised the previous YSRC regime for promoting three capitals for AP. He found fault with it for politicising development of government

From Sri City Resident to Entrepreneur: Mallikarjun Paruchuris Inspiring Journey

Nireesha Sannareddy highlighted Mallikarjuns transformation as a powerful example of local talent rising to become job creators.

Millions at stake: Trump move could force 39 states to repay foster kids Social Security

Many foster kids in the U.S. get Social Security or SSI benefits, but some states take their money to pay for state costs. The federal government

Over 5.27 Lakh Devotees Visit Indrakeeladri as Bhavani Deeksha Concludes

NTR district collector Lakshmisha announced on Monday that the festival concluded with an overwhelmingly positive response from the devotees.

Russia seeks $230 billion in damages from Euroclear over seized assets

The European Union wants to tap part of the roughly 210 billion euros worth of Russian central bank assets frozen in Europe after Moscow invaded

Crowds Gather as Atal-Modi Good Governance Yatra Reaches Nellore

Minister Anam Ramnarayana Reddy highlighted Vajpayees commitment to education through Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan and stressed the importance of value-

Man Sets Himself Ablaze Near Bombay High Court Over Dispute With Lawyer

A man attempted to commit suicide by immolating himself outside the premises of the Bombay High Court here on Monday evening, police said.

No Compensation Forces Four Families to Reside in Three Villages of Kakinada SEZ

Authorities have demolished all the vacated houses but for those in which the four families are living. There are no basic facilities in these vi

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Varied themes, styles mark group expo at Contemporary Art Gallery

House Burned Down, Meitei Woman's Struggle For Passport, Cabin Crew Job

Members of the Meitei community in a sit-in protest in Delhi's Jantar Mantar alleged the government has not done enough to ensure all internally

RINL-VSP observes energy conservation week

India Proposes Preferential Trade Deal With Mexico To Offset Steep Tariffs

India has proposed a preferential trade agreement (PTA) with Mexico to help domestic exporters deal with the steep tariffs announced by the South