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V-P, PM pay tributes to Gandhi on death anniversary

NEW DELHI, Jan 30 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on his death anniversary, saying his call for swadeshi

Pundhirs 165 powers J&K to strong position

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 30: Talented Shubham Singh Pundhir delivered a sensational innings of 165 runs off 311 balls, guiding J

PM Modi speaks to Venezuelas acting President Rodriguez

NEW DELHI, Jan 30 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Venezuelas acting President Delcy Rodriguez on Friday. This was the first time the tw

52 terrorists killed across three provinces of Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Jan 30 : Pakistans security forces killed 52 terrorists, mostly belonging to the Taliban, in separate operations across three province

CS attends high level cancer consultation in New Delhi

*J&K to launch Comprehensive Cancer Control Strategy Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Jan 30: A high level consultation on cancer burden, resear

Day-2: Inter-State Youth Exchange Programme focuses on Youth Empowerment

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 30: The Inter-State Youth Exchange Programme, organised by MY Bharat Jammu under the Ministry of Youth Affairs

US issues security alert, asks Americans to remain vigilant and avoid crowds in Bangladesh

DHAKA, Jan 30: The US on Friday issued a security alert for its citizens in Bangladesh, asking them to remain vigilant and avoid crowds as politi

Northern Army Commander reviews security situation at Nagrota

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 30: Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma, Army Commander, Northern Command, today chaired a joint security review

Nepal remembers martyrs who sacrificed life for democracy and freedom

KATHMANDU, Jan 30 : Nepal President Ramchandra Paudel on Friday urged all political parties and the general public to dedicate their efforts towa

Alcaraz, Djokovic to meet in Australian Open final after epic semifinal wins

MELBOURNE, Jan 30: Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic will meet in the Australian Open final after each came through epic, momentum-swinging, five

Shrikant Suse presents Award-Winning Governance Initiatives at National Webinar

Excelsior Correspondent KARGIL, Jan 30 : On the occasion of the 34th National Good Governance Webinar, former Deputy Commissioner of Kargil, Shri

Drone spotted along IB in Samba

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 30: A drone, suspected to have originated in Pakistan, briefly hovered over Indian territory along the Interna

Wildlife Protection Division organises a workshop on HumanWildlife Conflict Management

Excelsior Correspondent KARGIL, Jan 30 : Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon today attended a one-day w

India U-19 team interacts with Tendulkar ahead of Pak clash in World Cup

NEW DELHI, Jan 30: The India U-19 team, currently playing in the ongoing U-19 World Cup, had a virtual interaction with batting great Sachin Tend

Govt blocks Wingo App for fraud

NEW DELHI, Jan 30: The Government has blocked the Wingo App for allegedly sending fraudulent SMSes from users phones using them as mules to alleg

Sat Sharma raises sports infrastructure issue in RS

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Jan 30: Demonstrating his unwavering commitment towards public welfare and a future-ready Jammu & Kashmir, BJP

European Unions Bet on India

Ranbir Singh Pathania rspathaniamla@gmail.com When European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen spoke in a celebratory tone of India and ad

Altaf Bukhari, others call on LG

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 30: Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari, President, J&K Apni Party called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, today. M

Why are US stocks falling down and who are biggest losers and gainers? US market drop explained. Here's what should investors do now

Why are US stocks falling down and who are biggest losers and gainers? US stocks closed lower as investors reacted to President Donald Trumps Fed

Drug-peddler held with 10 gm charas, cash

Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, Jan 30: The police arrested a drug-peddler and recovered some quanity of charas and cash from his possession in

Sunetra seen as ideal choice as she could provide a smooth transition

Bar Council Polls Peaceful, Counting Feb. 10

According to Bar Council officials, around 75 per cent of registered advocates cast their votes, reflecting strong participation in the electoral

New Epstein files released today by US Department of Justice: Why Trump, Robin Leach and Ghislaine Maxwell are named in DOJ documents

Trump Epstein: New documents from the Jeffrey Epstein investigation have surfaced. These files include a victim's complaint naming television hos

Hyderabad NGO flags Anomalies In RTO Portal

In a letter to the minister, forum convenor M. Srinivas said the firm had failed to register hundreds of applications, creating confusion instead

Why are gold and silver witnessing one of the steepest daily drops ever in history and will they bounce back or continue to fall sharply? Precious metals nosedive explained. Here's what should investors do now

Why are gold and silver witnessing one of the steepest daily drops ever in history and will they bounce back or continue to fall sharply is now a

Economic Survey SHE Teams Lauded For Women's Mobility

The survey recommended scaling up SHE Teams alongside Kochis Women Police control room vans, which provide proactive patrols.

'Speaker Johnson, I won't forget this!': Sen Graham warns shutdown over Arctic Frost 'backstabbing'

Russian nuclear corporation Rosatom showcases floatingN-power unit at Goa event, ready for joint research projects

'13-14 yr old girl was forced to': DoJ drops Epstein bombshell with explosive claims on Trump, Musk

US dollar jumps to biggest one-day gain since July after silver price and gold crashes today - why Kevin Warsh Fed nomination sparks global market chaos

US dollar biggest one-day gain: The US dollar saw a significant surge on Friday, its biggest one-day gain since July. This rally followed a sharp

Why is silver price down by 31% and will it slump below $79 or make a comeback? Silver fall explained. Here's what should investors do now

Why is silver price down by 31% and will it slump below $79 or make a comeback? Silver prices fell sharply after a stronger US dollar and a gold

LIVE NOW: Capitol Hill Braces for Shutdown Chaos as Senate Debates Last-Minute Bipartisan Deal

Telangana Hopes For More Under New Fin. Panel

Telanganas share in Central tax devolution has steadily reduced in the decade under the two previous finance commissions. Under the 14th commissi

Person With Personal Interest Cannot Maintain PIL : CJ

Resurvey of alleged forest land ordered by HC

Didi Makes Peeyush Pandey Acting DGP Of Bengal

Mr Pandey, who is expected to take charge from Mr Kumar on Saturday, was posted as the Director (Security), in rank of DG, covering VVIP protecti

How Far Will He Go? Trump's Options For US Action Against Iran

US President Donald Trump has threatened military action against Iran over its crackdown on protesters, while still for now appearing to leave th

Catherine OHara cause of death: What happened hours before Home Alone star died, rare condition revealed and family's next steps

Catherine OHara cause of death: Beloved actress Catherine OHara has passed away at 71. Emergency services responded to a medical situation at her

Rift In TD-JS Alliance: Kapus Support Bolisetti Satyas Comments

Many Kapu leaders backed Satyanarayanas remarks. Kapu Nadu chief adviser DN Ramesh noted that the Kapus led by him had met Chandrababu Naidu befo

Rakhi Sawant trolled for bold, body-hugging outfit while offering shraddhanjali to Ajit Pawar

Actor and influencer Rakhi Sawant reacted to the death of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar by paying her shraddhanjali and expressing

From price stability to clean energy: India insulating citizens from global shocks, says Hardeep Puri

Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri said India has successfully protected its citizens from global energy price shock

Why is gold price nosediving by over 12% and will it go below $4,724 or rise again? Gold crash explained. Here's what should investors do now

Why is gold price nosediving by over 12% and will it go below $4,724 or rise again? Gold prices fell after the U.S. dollar strengthened following

Maha's first woman Dy CM: NCP to formally elect Sunetra Pawar as legislature party leader

NCP has decided to hold the legislature party meeting on January 31 after Sunetra Pawar gave her consent to accept the new responsibility. She is

Jewellery Shop in Alwal Burgled

Hyderabad Fire: Audio of victim seeking help surfaces

US Justice Department releases new Jeffrey Epstein files under transparency law

The US Justice Department has released new Epstein files under a transparency law. Millions of records were shared online. The data includes docu

DMK Upbeat Over Poll Survey Predicting Its Win

Actually, the 45 percent vote share that the CVoter survey had forecast for the DMK-led alliance was too small a number that would be revealed by

A soldier few know, a record few can match: Brigadier Henry Bhaskars journey through two wars and beyond

A frontline officer in the 1965 and 1971 wars, Brigadier Bhaskar went on to become the first chairman of the Chittagong Port Trust in newly liber

Congress and DMK to begin seat-sharing talks next week: K Selvaperunthagai

Tamil Nadu Congress is set to resume seat-sharing talks with ally DMK within a week, following a positive meeting between Rahul Gandhi and Kanimo

Kalaburagi: Police Arrest Two Alleged House Thieves; Gold And Cash Recovered

A complaint was filed on June 3, 2025, by Veerabhadrayya, an employee at KKRTC where he alleged that between May 31 and June 3, 2025, while he wa

Laddoos row: Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams seeks micro-DNA test, YSRCP claims moral victory

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) is seeking micro DNA testing to resolve the controversy over alleged adulteration of ghee used in Tirupa

Whirlpool to retain India stake for now: CEO Marc Bitzer

Whirlpool Corporation has halted plans to sell more shares in its Indian business. The company will now look for different ways to lower its debt

Shashi Tharoor praises Rahul Gandhi, set to be star campaigner in polls

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor expressed praise for Rahul Gandhi, calling him a sincere person and a strong voice against communalism. Thi

Green steel can shape Indias climate goals trajectory

Locking in billions of dollars in carbon inefficient technologies will be environmentally disastrous and harm the Indian economy

Wingo app blocked as MHA moves to bust fraud SMS network

The Ministry of Home Affairs has blocked servers and promotional channels linked to the 'Wingo' app, identifying it as a 'telecom mule' platform.

Employee gets lower-than-expected Big Four job offer, remote role leaves him in a Catch-22 - would you take it?

Receiving a job offer that is below expectations can be both confusing and frustrating, even when the organization is prestigious. A Redditor sha

How can State government squat on private property, asks Madras High Court Chief Justice

Denies interim relief to the government in a case related to rental dispute between Tambaram Police Commissionerate and its landlords

Why elephants are considered as engines of economic revival in monsoon land

Lakshmi stands serene as elephants pour water over her. Water is not merely a decorative motif; it symbolises the monsoon. The elephants represen

Man finds $55,000 job boring and too easy, seeks career change advice is a lesson for many

A 27-year-old professional's Reddit post about his BS job sparked a debate on career comfort versus growth. While enjoying a low-stress, remote r

Govt likely to consider allowing export of wheat

SIR in Bengal: Ex-India women cricketer Jhulan Goswami summoned for SIR hearing

The matter triggered a sharp political reaction, with the Trinamool Congress accusing the BJP of targeting a national sports icon

Ghanshyamdas Fraud: ED Returns Assets to PNB

Agarwal had also obtained a passport on a fake identity of 'Srikanth Gupta' and travelled abroad several times where he opened multiple bank acco

Indian Leather Industry Has Gone Global

The IFMEA has projected robust growth prospects growth of over 15 to 20 percent over the next three years ahead for the leather goods industry t

Governor R.N. Ravi, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin pay tributes to Mahatma Gandhi

BJP begins gathering public opinion for election manifesto

Saw A Lot Of Potential: VinFast Asia CEO On Setting Up EV Factory In Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu's policies have received a big thumbs up from two investors in the state, including an EV manufacturer, which said it could scout land

Hunter Biden Argues Ghosting His Young Daughter Isn't Relevant To Child Support Dispute

Navy Joan Roberts has now moved the court for reconsideration.

Catherine OHara passes away at 71: How did the Home Alone and Schitts Creek star die? What we know so far

Catherine OHara: Beloved actress Catherine OHara, celebrated for her unforgettable roles over five decades, has passed away at 71 after a brief i

Stalin unveils Gandhi-Jeevanandham statue, inaugurates memorial hall

NCP picks Sunetra to replace Ajit Pawar as Maharashtra Deputy CM

Sunetra Pawar is set to become the new Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra. The NCP legislative party will vote for her leadership on Saturday.

Stay the course: On the UGCs Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions rules

Equity rules may need modifications, but they are essential

Will waive cooperative society loans for persons with disabilities, promises Palaniswami

He also asserts that the issue has not been resolved in the DMK-led front, with the Congress drifting from the alliance

Trump Moment in ARRs Reel

Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman shared a memorable moment from the Melania documentary premiere, where a surprise appearance by the US President

Menstrual health part of Right to Life under Article 21: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has declared menstrual health a fundamental right under Article 21, mandating free biodegradable sanitary pads for girl student

Sharad Pawar faction pushes for NCP merger, Ajit camp hits pause

The two NCP factions are unlikely to merge soon. A powerful section wants Sunetra Pawar to strengthen her hold before any merger. The Sharad Pawa

Trump Predicts Iran Will Seek Deal To Avoid US Strikes

President Donald Trump predicted on Friday that Iran would seek to negotiate a deal rather than face American military action, despite Tehran war

Workshop Stresses Stronger Grassroots Communication for Disaster Preparedness

Focus on women, children and vulnerable groups for better preparedness

Telangana Drug Bust: EAGLE Arrests 12 Fugitives in Coordinated Operation

According to the officials, the accused had been evading arrest since the registration of their respective cases.

Political egos keep Dy Speakers post vacant in JK Assembly

Key legislative post vacant for 15 months; NC silent, BJP muted Jammu Tawi, Jan 30:As the Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly convenes for its 5

BRS MLA Kaushik Reddy Clashes with Police at Jatara, Booked

Police officials said restrictions were imposed on the movement of large convoys towards the venue to prevent overcrowding and to maintain law an

Child found dead in Shastri Park; murder case registered

Amid global turbulence, Gandhian ideals offer direction: LG

Jammu Tawi, Jan 30:Asserting that the world and global society are changing rapidly, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, on Friday said that amid su

No infiltration in 10 years, expulsion drive in next 5, says Amit Shah in Assam

Union Home Minister Amit Shah asserted no infiltration occurred during the past decade of BJP governance in Assam. He promised to detect and expe

Iran ready for 'fair' talks with US but not on defence capabilities

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday he planned to speak with Iran, even as the U.S. sent another warship to the Middle East and the Pent

Assembly Budget session to have double sittings daily

Jammu Tawi, Jan 30:The upcoming budget session of the Jammu & Kashmir Assembly is likely to have two sittings daily, as MLAs cutting across party

Mother, son killedin road accident in Narela

Terror hunt intensifies in snowbound Kishtwar; internet barred

Op on since Jan 18; forces deploy elite units, drones, sniffer dogs Jammu Tawi, Jan 30:Security forces on Friday intensified a multi-agency anti-

Telangana TET Key Out: Candidates Can Raise Objections Online Till Sunday

Candidates can access the initial key on the school education department website.

CM inauguratesnew power facility to strengthen metro operations

Fiscal deficit at 54.5% of FY26 target at Dec end

Positive news on government financesby December, the fiscal deficit has shrunk to 54.5% of its annual goal. This achievement is primarily driven

ECI directs officials to speed up SIR hearings in West Bengal

The Election Commission of India has directed that all hearings and document uploads must be completed within the next seven days. This follows a

Second best R-Day tableau award presented to J&K

New Delhi, Jan 30:Union Minister of State for Defence, Sanjay Seth, today presented the second best tableau award to Brij Mohan Sharma, Principal