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Trump Administration Will Expand Travel Ban To More Than 30 Countries, Noem Says

The expansion would build on a travel ban already announced in June by the Republican administration, which barred travel to the US for citizens

After 10-yr chase, wildlife sleuths nab the ghost

Interpol-wanted wildlife trafficker Yangchen Lachungpa, a decade-long fugitive, was apprehended in a remote Sikkim village. Her arrest, following

1 of 2 cubs released in Kuno on Cheetah Day is dead

1 of 2 cubs released in Kuno on International Cheetah Day is dead

Tragedy struck India's cheetah reintroduction project as a 10-month-old cub died in Kuno National Park just a day after its 'historic' release. T

Waqf Board Registered 31,000 Properties on Umeed

Board to seek time for uploading 3,000 more pending properties

USBRL project generated over 5 Cr man-days of employment: Minister

Survey for BaramullaUri line complete; DPR prepared to boost Kashmirs rail connectivity New Delhi, Dec 5:Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vais

Fog, dry weather to continue across Jammu Hills, Valley

Jammu Tawi, Dec 5:Night temperatures recorded an improvement across Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, with most stations in the Valley and Jammu regio

Sri Thyaga Brahma Gana Sabhas 80thanniversary celebrations held in city

Lokesh Heads To US, Canada To Bring Investments For AP

On December 8 and 9, he will hold meetings in San Francisco with key technology and manufacturing companies to discuss new investments and strate

Netanyahu mocks corruption trial as 'Bugs Bunny' farce

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denounced the ongoing corruption case against him as a Bugs Bunny trial and defended his controversial

IndiGo breakdown hits flyers in Jammu, Srinagar

Endless waits, no clarity on refunds leaves passengers fuming Srinagar, Dec 5:Chaos and frustration continued to grip air travellers on Friday as

SOP for Leaked Videos: Dont Panic, Get Them Down Within One Hour

Experts ask people not to share personal videos or photos online

New York Times sues Perplexity AI for 'illegal' copying of content

The New York Times has filed a lawsuit against AI startup Perplexity. The Times claims Perplexity copied and used its articles without permission

J&K sees highest POCSO case disposal in 5 years: Centre

New Delhi, Dec 5:Jammu and Kashmir has registered 42 Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) cases in 2025 out of which 23 cases were

FIFA Gives President Donald Trump A Peace Prize

Award sparks debate as Infantino praises Trumps global peace efforts despite scrutiny over recent policies

A Renewed Bastar Raises Hope For Saving Indias Wild Buffalo Species

Indravati National Park in Bijapur district under south Bastar houses around 15-20 wild buffaloes of Central Indian species. They are spotted fre

J&K gets new 379 MBBS, 118 PG seats for 2025-26

New Delhi, Dec 5:The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare informed that the National Medical Commission (NMC) Friday said that Jammu and Kashmir

Detained AAP MLAs plea listed for final hearing on Dec 18

First Lady Melania Trump cheers hospitalised children for Christmas, reads story to kids

SIA conducts raids in Kashmir in white collar terror network probe

Jammu and Kashmir's State Investigation Agency conducted raids in Srinagar and Ganderbal, targeting a white-collar terror network. Investigations

PM Modi points to Pakistan as root of Pahalgam, crocus terror attacks

India and Russia are standing together against terrorism. Prime Minister Modi stated that attacks in Pahalgam and Russia share the same root. Bot

Devotees Throng Dokiparru for Grand Sri Srinivasa Kalyanam

Special arrangements were made for Paada Seva and deepa aaradhana, with devotees offering coconuts and lighting lamps

Russia eyes bigger fertiliser play, calls for duty cut

Russia has ramped up its fertilizer exports to India, now commanding a staggering 26% of the subcontinents fertilizer imports. This surge contrib

'AI will not shape judicial decisions': SC

India's Supreme Court judges are exercising extreme caution with artificial intelligence. They have stated that AI will not be allowed to dictate

Trump unveils radical foreign policy shift, warns Europe faces decline

President Trump unveiled a new national security strategy prioritizing America First and regional concerns, notably elevating Latin America. The

Pedestrian electrocuted after live wire falls on truck near him

'Name VCs or we step in,' SC tells Kerala govt, governor

The Supreme Court has warned the Kerala Governor and government. If they cannot agree on Vice Chancellor appointments for two universities, the c

Cancer cases show persistent rise in J&K

New Delhi, Dec 5:Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Friday informed Lok Sabha that Jammu & Kashmir has recorded a persistent rise in

After respite from bleak weather, city may get light to moderate rain today

Left Alone In Old Age Along Alipiri Footpaths To Tirumala

The elderly survive mainly on food offered by devotees

RBI Governor expects deposit rates to ease but that may not be easy

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra anticipates deposit rates will moderate, mirroring the central bank's 125 basis point policy rate reduction. He note

20 of 23 OSC operational in J&K: Centre

New Delhi: Union Ministry of Women and Child Development on Thursday informed the Lok Sabha that Jammu and Kashmir has a total of 23 One Stop Cen

Ernakulam Collector orders criminal proceedings against 42 for enrolling in voters list using fake documents

Letters to The Editor December 6, 2025

From across the dark in limelight, Tagore painting up for auction

A significant painting by Rabindranath Tagore, From Across the Dark, is going up for auction. The artwork was gifted to Princess Vidyawati Devi o

Amid Tamil Nadu Temple Lamp Row, MK Stalin's Development Swipe At Centre

As the BJP intensified its attack on the ruling DMK over what it calls an anti-Hindu stand in the Thirupparankundram lamp lighting controversy, C

Nimmala Stresses Quality Education for Future Citizens

He said Chandrababu Naidu is the only chief minister to have appointed two lakh teachers during his tenure, and that 80 per cent of current teach

J&K gets over Rs 1,801 Cr RDSS grant in 3 years

New Delhi, Dec 5:Jammu & Kashmir has received over Rs 1,800 crore in central grants under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) over the

Nirav Modi Cites Lack Of Legal Papers, Seeks Adjournment Of Trial In UK

Nirav Modi, wanted in India to face fraud and money laundering charges, is forced to share a small prison cell with a shared desk with other inma

Russia encouraged by talks with US, ready to engage further: Kremlin

Russia and the United States are making progress in peace talks concerning Ukraine. President Putin met with U.S. envoys, accepting some elements

Chaos reigns supreme at Hyderabad airport, 155 IndiGo flights cancelled

Three-day crisis leaves hundreds stranded at RGIA with lost baggage, long waits and little clarity

Marked for life: On acid attack survivors

Acid attack victims deserve better from courts and law enforcement

Simone Tata, beauty's matriarch, bids adieu at 95

Simone Tata, a transformative figure in Indian retail, has passed away at 95. She revolutionized beauty standards with Lakme and pioneered modern

Two youths held with 20 grams of suspected MDMA in Kochi

Parliament Watch: DBT milestone, railways 80% on-time record, electronics imports surge & more

Government transfers have surpassed 47 lakh crore via Aadhaar-linked DBT, significantly reducing leakages and eliminating fake beneficiaries. Ind

Cheetah Cub Dies In Kuno National Park A Day After Being Released Into Wild

One of the two cheetah cubs released into the wild at the Kuno National Park the day before was found dead on Friday, a forest official said.

Bowlers dew for a good night out: India, South Africa ODI series decider today might depend on which bowling unit holds its nerve

Indian bowlers face challenges in Visakhapatnam ODIs due to dew affecting ball grip and skidding, making it difficult to defend scores. Captain K

No Means No: Shashi Tharoor Introduces Bill Criminalising Marital Rape

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor introduced a private member's bill in the Lok Sabha on Friday to criminalise marital rape and asserted that India must

A growing shadow over digital constitutionalism

Constitutional principles are under threat in a world where data collection, artificial intelligence and surveillance technologies are taking the

ECI Revises SIR Schedule for Kerala in View of Local Body Polls

Under the revised schedule, the draft electoral roll will be published on December 23 as against the earlier date of December 16.

Delhi Police Issues Notice To D K Shivakumar In National Herald Case

The Delhi Police has issued a notice to Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar seeking financial and transactional details as part of its

Saudi Clerics Expected, Biryani For 40,000 At Trinamool MLA's Mosque Event

The venue for suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir's foundation-stone ceremony for a 'Babri Masjid-style' mosque in West Bengal's Murshidabad on Decem

White Knight Corps GOC reviews air defence readiness

Jammu, Dec 5: The General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the Armys White Knight Corps, Lieutenant General PK Mishra, on Friday reviewed the overall

Deal without peace: On the U.S. and Congo-Rwanda accord

Trumps announcement of the accord between the Congo and Rwanda is premature

Chiles lesson for Indias coal conundrum

India needs to draw up a plan to exit the use of coal and in this, Chiles experience can help

Admissions at Vaishno Devi Medical College merit-based: Dy CM

Jammu Tawi, Dec 5: Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surender Chaudhary on Friday said that admissions to the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Medica

YSRC Accuses Government Of Unlawful House Razing

Residents were allegedly threatened while asleep, and their homes levelled within minutes despite producing Supreme Court orders prohibiting any

Path paved to link Indias skill base with Russias demand for labourers

Moscow is reported to need 5,00,000 semi-skilled workers; a formal agreement aims to facilitate safe mobility

Skip the gadgets: These 4 money-savvy gifts can supercharge anyones financial future

Financial gifts offer a lasting advantage over traditional presents. A session with a financial advisor can set someone on a path to money wellne

Railways adds extra coach to JammuDelhi Rajdhani amid flight delays

Jammu Tawi, Dec 5: In view of the ongoing IndiGo flight disruptions, Northern Railways on Friday announced the augmentation of an additional coac

NC Govt achieved a lot in one year: Farooq

Srinagar, Dec 5: National Conference (NC) President Farooq Abdullah on Friday defended the Jammu and Kashmir Government, saying a lot has been ac

Railways Increases 116 Coaches in 37 Premium Trains Following Indigo Flight Disruptions

Surge in passenger demand pushes Railway Ministry to expand AC capacity and consider special trains

SIA raids on terror module in Srinagar, Ganderbal

Srinagar, Dec 5: The Jammu and Kashmir Polices State Investigation Agency (SIA) Friday carried out raids in Srinagar and Ganderbal districts as p

Modi to Open LS Debate on Vande Mataram

The BJP has been allotted three hours for its participation in the Lok Sabha debate, while a total of ten hours has been set aside for the entire

97 pc forms digitised in phase 2 of SIR: EC

New Delhi, Dec 5: The Election Commission on Friday said over 49 crore or nearly 97 per cent of the enumeration forms have so far been digitised

Freshmans excitement to Sophomore slump the travails of Arne Slot

In his first season as Liverpool manager in 2024-25, the Dutchman won the Premier League at a canter. But this campaign has been tough. The form

FIFA peace prize awarded to Donald Trump at 2026 World Cup draw

FIFA presented President Donald Trump with a new peace prize during the 2026 World Cup draw. The award recognizes his efforts to promote peace an

LIVE | First Lady Melania Trump participates in Childrens National Hospital holiday event

Vizag All Set for IndiaSouth Africa ODI Showdown

Both teams arrived on Thursday, followed by full practice sessions on Friday after the pre-match press conferences.

Amaravati Is Capable of Generating 30 Per Cent Higher Oxygen Output

Lakshmi Parthasarathi noted that the ADC was using the exhibition platform to create public awareness about various green initiatives being imple

Shivakumar Clarifies on Cartier Watch, Hits Back at BJP Leader

Claiming that he is a ransparent person, he asked whether he or Chief Minister Siddaramaiah should not have the right to wear a watch of their c

My Statement On Corruption Based On A Survey Report: Upa Lokayukta

The statement was made at the function to inspire advocates to rise up to the occasion against corruption and his statement was not aimed against

Who will boss the F1 endgame?

In a year where McLaren has been head and shoulders above the rest, a three-way fight for the top prize going into the season-finale in Abu Dhabi

Ex-Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia's Travel To London For Treatment Postponed

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chairperson and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia is unlikely to travel to London before Sunday for advanced t

Lok Sabha Bill Seeks Employees' Right To Disconnect Calls Beyond Work Hours

A private member's bill, which seeks to allow employees not to entertain work-related calls and emails outside work hours, was introduced in Lok

Exclusive: India Weighs Greater Phone-Location Surveillance; Apple, Google and Samsung Protest

Sources said Apple, Samsung and Alphabet's Google have told New Delhi it shouldn't be mandated.

US Positions India As Important Partner In New National Security Strategy

The Trump Administration has positioned India as a critical partner in its newly released National Security Strategy, signalling Washington's int

Santiago Martin's son to launch political party

In a bold move, Jose Charles Martin, the heir to the 'Lottery king', Santiago Martin, is stepping into the political arena. He is set to unveil h

Cop Burnt Alive After Car Rams Divider, Bursts Into Flames In Karnataka

A police inspector was burnt alive after his car hit a divider and went up in flames on the outskirts of Annigeri town in Karnataka's Dharwad dis

Experts say this simple aerobic exercise could add years to your life, are you doing it?

Experts say simple aerobic exercise can help people over 50 stay healthy and even live longer. Activities like walking, swimming, or cycling keep

Armed Forces Flag Day Focuses On Support to Ex-servicemen, Families

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy contributed Rs 1 lakh rupees to the fund and released Brave and Bold, a book documenting the stories of 75 gallantry

Telangana's High-ranking Officials Under ACB Radar for Business Interests

After arresting some high-profile errant officers for amassing illegal assets, sources said that the ACB had obtained leads on some officials cor

NC's Farooq urges party unity, pushes for youth leadership

At a recent gathering, National Conference president Farooq Abdullah called for solidarity among all party affiliates. He strongly discouraged an

Veteran Dogra relishes the role of a talent scout

Spain Investigating Whether Swine Fever Outbreak Was Caused by Laboratory Leak

The disease is harmless to humans but can be deadly for pigs and wild boars.

Why the last 5 years before retirement can make or break your future, and what to do now

The five years before retirement are critical for Americans. Nearly half worry their savings wont last. Boosting contributions, cutting expenses,

Myanmar and Tibet hit by series of quakes; NCS reports multiple tremors

Myanmar and Tibet were shaken by earthquakes today. A shallow magnitude 3.3 quake hit Myanmar, raising concerns about aftershocks. Earlier, a dee

Opposition slams Centre for mishandling IndiGo flight cancellation crisis

Alleging that the imbroglio was due to the government's monopoly model, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said on X: IndiGo fiasco is the cost of this

DMK, BJP MPs spar over TN temple row

In a spirited session of the Lok Sabha, tempers flared as MPs from the DMK and BJP clashed over the controversy surrounding the Karthiga Deepam l

SC to Consider TNs Plea Against HC Nod for Karthigai Deepam Lamp

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Thursday upheld a single-judge order allowing devotees to light the lamp at the Deepathoon