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Notorious drug peddler booked under PIT-NDPS Act

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 3: Police in Jammus RS Pura area today claimed they have booked an alleged drug peddler under the PIT-NDPS Act

RTI Movement demands audit of Chadoora bridge

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Dec 3: The Jammu & Kashmir RTI Movement today called for a thorough inquiry and fresh audits after the vitalCha

J&K Committee of AIRNF demands cadre restructuring pay-scale correction in UT

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 3: The All India Registered Nurses Federation (AIRNF) J&K UT Committee has expressed serious concern over the

AITA extends Rohit's tenure as Davis Cup skipper till December 2026

2-day Pahari programme at Uri

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Dec 3: A two-day Pahari Literary and Cultural Programme was organised by the Pahari section of the J&K Cultural

Ajit Pawar Opposes Maharashtra governments Plan To Cut Trees For Kumbh

Pawar said that maintaining environmental balance is equally important along with development. His stand is in stark contrast to the insistence o

Parliament digest: Key points of December 3 Winter Session proceedings

Will TPUSA Vs Candace Owens live stream duel happen? Watch The Charlie Kirk Show new episode viral clip as TPUSA challenges Owens for debate

Will TPUSA Vs Candace Owens live stream duel happen? The organisation issued a detailed response to Candace Owens claims about Charlie Kirks deat

Water bill gives oppn ammo to attack govt on Manipur situation

The Rajya Sabha has officially passed the extension of the Water Pollution Act to Manipur through a voice vote. This decision sparked sharp criti

India's smartphone export to U.S. triples to $1.47 billion in October

According to data, India's worldwide smartphone exports rose from $10.68 billion to $15.95 billion in April-October 2025, marking a 49.35% expans

BJP slams SP MP for saying that Muslims may have to wage jihad to fight government oppression

Speaking in the Lok Sabha against the Waqf Amendment Bill, Rampur MP Mohibbullah Nadvi says government is undermining Articles 25 and 26 of the C

Netanyahu Says To Visit New York Despite Zohran Mamdani Arrest Threat

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday he still planned to visit New York despite incoming mayor Zohran Mamdani's threats to ar

Karthigai Deepam row: Judge summons Dindigul Collector, SP for seeking to nullify court order

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Megong Intl Litfest begins with pomp

From Our Correspondent TURA, Dec 3: The third edition of the Megong International Literary Festival opened on Wednesday at DC Park, Tura, celebra

Days Away From Assembly Session, Siddaramaiah Caught Wearing Expensive Watch

BJP criticised the Chief Minister over flaunting an expensive Santos de Cartier watch at a time when people of Karnataka struggle with drought an

MeECL engineers slam GH group over slur on official

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 3: The MeECL Engineers Association has strongly condemned allegations made by the Achik State Peoples Front (ASPF),

Did TPUSA former employee say Candace Owens is right? New shocking claim about Turning Point USA leadership goes viral. Here's all details

Did TPUSA former employee say Candace Owens is right? A social post shared a video of a claimed former Turning Point USA employee who supported C

Massive liquor haul razed after community raids in Mawkyrwat

From Our Correspondent MAWKYRWAT, Dec 3: Community organisations in Mawkyrwat, South West Khasi Hills, publicly destroyed a massive haul of illeg

C-DAC Meet For Student, Faculty Progress

The main objective of the meet is to discuss MeitYs Skill Development programmes, student internship schemes, faculty development programmes, ind

Alexa and Brennon divorce: Love is Blind season 3 couple ends marriage after welcoming baby girl last year

Alexa and Brennon Lemieux, known from Love Is Blind season 3, are divorcing. The couple announced their separation after four years together. The

Police to probe irregularities in NGH college

From Our Correspondent MENDIPATHAR, Dec 3: Mendipathar College, which has recently been in the news over allegations of misappropriation and the

PHE minister explains water crisis as GSWSS Phase-III enters final stages

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 3: PHE Minister Marcuise N Marak said the unannounced water shortage reported in parts of Mawprem and Jaiaw Pynthor

Call for inclusion, empowerment of PwDs resonates in Meghalaya

Intl Day of Persons with Disabilities Our Bureau SHILLONG/TURA/NONGPOH, Dec 3: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said Meghalaya is transitioning fro

Trump LIVE: US President makes announcement on federal fuel standards from Oval Office

NPP witnesses heavy rush of applicants for GHADC polls

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 3: The National Peoples Party (NPP) is dealing with an unusually high number of ticket seekers as it begins the pro

US Announces Major Defence Boost as India Signs MH-60R Seahawk Sustainment Deal

For surface missions, the helicopter can carry AGM-114 Hellfire missiles, lightweight torpedoes, and machine guns, supported by advanced radar an

Pete Hegseth Under Scrutiny From Congress Over Venezuela Boat Strikes

Pete Hegseth barely squeaked through a grueling Senate confirmation process to become secretary of defense earlier this year, facing lawmakers wa

AP Pilgrims Car Crashes Into Bridge in TN, Two Dead

The car, travelling on the Theni-Dindigul bypass near Periyakulam in Tamil Nadu, rammed into a bridge in the small hours, killing Rajesh on the s

Nepal, India to discuss supply of aviation fuel through pipeline

Officials from the two countries are set to hold a meeting next week in New Delhi, said an official at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry

Haryana man fails to pay 1 cr. for fancy number; Minister orders income check

Last week, during an online auction for the registration number HR-88-B-8888 in the Badhra subdivision of Charkhi Dadri district, the man was dec

High-level panel formed to improve air quality: Delhi CM

BJP wins 7 wards, AAPsecures 3 in MCD bypolls

Cong., All India Forward Bloc register one win each; BJP garners 45.09% vote share, AAP 34.97%, Congress 13.44%; BJP gains control of Chandni Cho

Giving laws more teeth to curb deepfakes, says Vaishnaw

EAM Jaishankar Warns West Will Be Net Losers if Skilled Immigration Is Restricted

Jaishankar expressed confidence that Western countries will eventually find ways to balance political pressures with economic reality.

2 Divers Found Dead in Three-Wheeler, Drug Overdose Suspected: Police

On being informed by the locals, Chandrayangutta police and CLUES team rushed to the spot and examined the crime scene at 9.30 am.

November exports will erase dip seen in October, says Goyal

Who is Jimena Araya aka Rosita and why was Venezuelan model and DJ sanctioned by US? Here's complete truth, her background, links to Tren de Aragua gang

Who is Jimena Araya aka Rosita and why was Venezuelan model and DJ sanctioned by US? This explainer covers the background of Venezuelan model and

Delhi residents protest against rising pollution, demand concrete plan

Bangladeshs Chief Adviser Yunus visits critically ill ex-PM Khaleda Zia

The Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus stayed at the hospital for nearly half an hour and urged her family, party leaders and activists to keep patienc

Telangana High Court: Stay on BC Quota Hike to Continue

However, the state government and none of the respondents has filed the counter affidavit in the said petitions and on Wednesday sought more time

Sri Lankans Sift Mud To Unearth Victims 4 Days After Deadly Cyclone

Villagers in Sri Lanka used spades on Wednesday to clear away mud as they searched for the bodies of relatives and friends days after 13 homes we

Railways Provided 5.08 Lakh Jobs; Vacancies Notified for 1.2 Lakh Jobs: Ashwini

There were 4.11 lakh recruitments in the Indian Railways during the period from 2004-2005 to 2013-and 5.08 lakh between 2014-2015 and 2024-2025.

Proof in hand, Rajnath stands by claim on Nehrus Babri plan

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh asserted that Jawaharlal Nehru wished to rebuild the Babri Mosque with public funds, citing a book based on Sardar

Who is Henry Cuellar, the 70-year-old Texas Democrat accused of acting as a foreign agent whom Trump just pardoned and what other charges did he face?

President Donald Trump issued a full and unconditional pardon to Texas Democratic Representative Henry Cuellar and his wife, Imelda. The announce

Govt plans bill to include Amaravati as Andhra capital

Excise on tobacco products to be shared with states, says FM

The government has reintroduced excise duty on tobacco products, not a new cess, to prevent cigarettes from becoming more affordable. Finance Min

Poll preparations intensify in Ernakulam as officials balance SIR and election duties

Election-related work, which began in July, reached a crucial stage with the commissioning of EVMs on Wednesday; nearly 30 officials from various

Smaller districts, bigger questions: Andhra Pradeshs administrative restructuring

Andhras administrative boundaries have been redrawn twice, but to what end?

EAM Jaishankar issues BIG warning to US, Europe: 'They would be net losers if...'

Speaking at India's World Annual Conclave 2025 in capital New Delhi on Wednesday, Jaishankar took a question on the rising political and social b

UDFs manifesto for Ernakulam district gives thrust to tourism, waste management, public transport

The manifesto outlines plans for modern technologies in waste treatment, a mobility hub in Kakkanad, tourism fairs and food fests, and new health

Delhi HC junks plea for court-monitored probe in Red Fort blast case

Crypto funds surge: Bitcoin (BTC USD) and Ethereum (ETH) ETFs see biggest weekly inflow in 7 weeks

Crypto ETFs inflows: Crypto funds experienced a significant rebound last week, recording $1.1 billion in net inflows, the largest in seven weeks.

Inter-State drug racket busted; five arrested

Drones To Deliver Medicines And Blood To Health Centres In ASR District

The state health department is actively considering a proposal based on direction from the Chief Minister. A private firm, Proof of Concept, does

Aurora alert: Northern lights could dazzle 15 states tonight as solar storms intensify Heres when and how to watch them

The northern lights may brighten the skies across up to 15 U.S. states tonight as heightened solar activity nears the Earth. Two factors could ca

Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Yunus Visits Critically Ill Ex-PM Khaleda Zia

Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday visited critically ill former prime minister and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairp

Kush Maini to drive latest Formula 1 car in Young Driver Test in Abu Dhabi

The test will take place December 9, two days after the 2025 Formula 1 World Champion is decided on the same track

Prasar Bharati chairperson quits abruptly

Rupee slide not a worry, says CEA V Anantha Nageswaran as FDI set to top $100 billion

Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran downplayed concerns over the rupee's depreciation, stating it's not pressuring inflation and expectin

5 from Bangaldesh get life in terror conspiracy case

Justice Ajay Rastogi panel visits ground zero at Velusamypuram in Karur

The members of the committee inspected the place where Vijay addressed the public from atop his campaign vehicle, and the spots were ambulances p

Reservation policy rationalised in best possible way: J&K CM Omar Abdullah

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced that his cabinet has finalized a rationalized reservation policy, fulfilling the Nationa

Chandrababu Naidu Vows To Develop AP As Model State

Naidu urged farmers to instead take support and guidance from the government to raise crops that suit the nature of soil and climatic conditions.

Deadline for microchipping pet dogs extended to Dec. 14

Watch: Cyclone Ditwah: India ramps up aid as Sri Lanka faces worst disaster in decades

India has stepped up its humanitarian mission in Sri Lanka, sending a mobile field hospital and more than 70 medical personnel as the island nati

Man murdered in Yakutpura, Police hunting for attackers

Hyderabad: A 25 year old man was brutally murdered by attackers at Rein Bazaar, Yakutpura, on Wednesday late evening. The deceased, identified as

Conservancy workers stage protest to press demands

Duma okays Reciprocal Exchange of Logistic Support pact ahead of Vladimir Putin's India visit

Russia's parliament has approved a crucial military agreement. This pact will streamline support for military forces, warships, and aircraft betw

DY CM Shivakumar Asks Employers To Grant Leave to Kerala Workers for Local Body Polls

Karnataka employers asked to help Kerala-origin workers exercise voting rights

Sergey Boytsov football match in air grabs attention online, sets new 'high-altitude' record: How did Russian athlete pull it off? Watch viral clip, see all shocking details

Sergey Boytsov football match in air grabs attention online after the Russian athlete staged a football game on a platform under a hot-air balloo

Venkaiah Naidu Tells Senior Politicians To Be Role Models

AP BJP chief P.V.N. Madhav felt being fortunate to hold the responsibility of party chief and described the two senior leaders -- Venkaiah Naidu

Watch: Prohibitory orders clamped in Tirupparankundram, litigants not allowed to light lamp at pillar

The Madurai district administration clamped prohibitory orders in thetemple town of Tirupparankundramlate Wednesday evening amid protests by Hind

MGM National Harbor shooting: One man shot dead while ordering food; police say no active threat while search for gunman continues

MGM National Harbor shooting: A targeted shooting at MGM National Harbor's food court on Wednesday, December 3, resulted in one fatality and one

Sunali is Indian; despite every document, she was deported: Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee expressed concern over the alleged torture of Bengali-speaking migrant workers, who are reportedly being labeled a

US bankruptcies surge to 15-year high Recession alarms flash as filings outpace 2020 crisis

US bankruptcies 2025: US bankruptcy filings have surged to their highest level since 2020, with a 10.6% increase in the year ending September 30.

Labour Minister Mandaviya issues detailed rebuttal to Congress president Kharge on new labour codes

NEW DELHI: Union Labour and Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Wednesday undertook a strong defence of the newly implemented Labour Codes .

Honda refreshes 2026 CB125R with four new colours, specs unchanged

Honda's entry-level CB125R is getting a style refresh for 2026 with four new colour options internationally. While mechanically identical, boasti

Putin Seeks To Elevate India Ties

According to media reports, President Putin noted that he has already established a substantive economic dialogue with Chinese President Xi Jinpi

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CEC Gyanesh Kumar Assumes Chair of International Poll Body for 2026

India to lead global electoral forum with theme of inclusive, resilient democracy

Senate exposes Russias mass kidnapping of Ukrainian children | Shocking Testimony | LIVE

Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna's Pushpa 2 to release in Japan on this date, can it beat Prabhas, SS Rajamouli's Baahubali 2?

The Sukumar-directed Pushpa 2: The Rule is the third highest-grossing Indian film of all time with its global collections of Rs 1742 crore. SS Ra

J&K Government ordered payment of ex-gratia relief to persons affected by Law and Order

JAMMU, Dec 3: The Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha-led administration today announced Rs 25 lakh ex-gratia for the Next of the Kin (NoK) Click her

After SC nudge, Centre to bring back Sunali, son from Bangladesh

A pregnant woman and her son, deported earlier this year on suspicion of being Bangladeshi, will be brought back to India. The government informe

Corporate Colleges Flout BIE Rules on Student Support

Inter board dithers on taking action against colleges

Environment minister Bhupender Yadav holds high-level review meeting to discuss Delhi's air pollution

Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav has directed states and authorities to submit their 2026 annual action plans by December-end. These pl

Disability Inclusion Not An Act Of Charity: Top Court Judge

Supreme Court judge Justice Vikram Nath on Wednesday said disability inclusion was ot an act of charity but affirmation of equal personhood.

Oval Invincibles is MI London as RIL concludes Surrey deal

Reliance Industries has acquired a significant stake in The Hundred's Oval Invincibles. The team will be known as MI London starting in 2026. Thi

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