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Trekking routes of J&K be re-opened as CBM: Omar

CM launches Valleys of Jammu and Kashmir Irfan Tramboo SRINAGAR, July 14: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today said that trekking routes in Jammu a

GCCs contribution to Indian economy to rise to USD 200 bn by 2030: Sitharaman

NEW DELHI, Jul 14: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said Global Capability Centres (GCC) could contribute up to USD 200 billion to

Eggs hurled at Rath Yatra procession in Toronto: India strongly takes up issue with Canada

NEW DELHI, July 14: India today strongly took up with Canada the issue of eggs being hurled at a Rath Yatra procession in Toronto, and asked that

Need to address de-escalation; competition should not turn into conflict: EAM Jaishankar in Beijing

BEIJING, Jul 14 : India and China should build on good progress in normalising the bilateral ties to address border-related issues including de-e

India suffer heartbreak at Lords after Jadeja, tail heroics

LONDON, July 14: Veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja and the usually fragile tail brought India back from the brink but fell heartbreakingly shor

J&K gymnasts flagged off for FIG World Challenge Cup

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, July 14: In a grand flag-off ceremony held today, two talented gymnasts from Jammu and Kashmir, Vaibhavi Sh

Global Teacher Prize calls on superhuman Indian educators to be celebrated

LONDON, Jul 14: The winner of the USD 1 million GEMS Education Global Teacher Prize 2025 called on superhuman Indian educators to be celebrated a

CM meets various delegations at Raabita Office

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, July 14: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today met several delegations at the Public Outreach Office, Raabita here

Commerce Min to soon issue new guidelines to promote exports in new mkts: Goyal

NEW DELHI, Jul 14 : The government will soon issue new guidelines to promote the countrys shipments in new markets and support first-time exporte

Tamil Nadu To Launch 'Ungaludan Stalin' Pogramme Today

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin will launch a flagship programme titled Ungaludan Stalin (Stalin With You) today in Cuddalore.

Wiping out colonial mindset key to Viksit Bharat: Amit Shah

Union Minister Amit Shah outlined a five-point national resolve for a Viksit Bharat by 2047, emphasizing unity, cultural pride, and eradicating c

Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology researchers gear up to study seeds that were sent to space

Seeds of Jyothi and Uma rice varieties, Kanakamani (horse gram), Vellayani Vijay (tomato), Thilakathara (sesame) and Soorya (brinjal/eggplant) we

Federal Judge Medical Debt Rule Reversal: What Texas judge ruling means and how it will affect you

A federal judge in Texas has reversed a Biden-era rule that aimed to remove $50 billion in medical debt from credit reports. The decision affects

Not much we can do: Centre to Supreme Court on nurse facing death in Yemen

The Indian government is urgently trying to save Nimisha Priya, an Indian nurse facing execution in Yemen on July 16th. Convicted of murder in 20

Supreme Court to hear plea for 'Udaipur Files' release 'in a day or two'

The Supreme Court has assured the producers of 'Udaipur Files: Kanhaiya Lal Tailor Murder' that it will promptly hear their plea against the Delh

WI vs AUS: Starc takes 6 wickets for 9 runs as West Indies routed for 27 in Kingston

Australia has dismissed the West Indies for a near-record low of 27 to win the third cricket test by 176 runs in Kingston

Kaziranga records high diversity of grassland bird species

A team of forest officials, bird experts, scientists, and conservationists recorded 43 grassland species across Kazirangas three wildlife divisio

Scientists identify pheromone that triggers locust swarming and a way to block it

In a new proof of concept, researchers from the Institute of Zoology at the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing, have shown that its possible

65 in-flight engine shutdowns reported since 2020: RTI data

A recent RTI query reveals a concerning trend of engine malfunctions plaguing Indian airlines. Sixty-five in-flight engine shutdowns occurred bet

Gujarat Court Fines Man Rs 1 Lakh For Attending Proceedings From Toilet

The Gujarat High Court on Monday directed a man, facing contempt of court for attending a virtual court hearing while relieving himself on a toil

Indias Strategic Missile Leap

Indias successful test firing of the indigenous beyond visual range air-to-air missile Astra marks another milestone in the countrys march toward

India, China should build on good progress to normalise ties: EAM

Calls for need to address de-escalation BEIJING/NEW DELHI, July 14:India and China should build on good progress in normalising the bilateral tie

MLB Home Run Derby 2025: What is it? Heres start time, how to watch on TV and stream online, participants, format, predictions and odds

MLB Home Run Derby 2025 will begin on July 14 at 8 p.m. ET at Truist Park in Atlanta. Eight players will compete in three rounds. The event airs

LG says Pahalgam attack was grave security lapse, takes responsibility

Act was aimed at derailing economic progress Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, July 14: Admitting that April 22 Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 c

Counsels Absence in Courts

The persistent and alarming trend of non-appearance by Government counsels in courts is a matter of deep concern. This issue, recently highlighte

Kavinder to be new LG of Ladakh; Raju, Ghosh to be Governors of Goa, Haryana

Brig (Retd) B D Mishra quits Avtar Bhat JAMMU, July 14: Former Deputy Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir and ex Speaker of State Assembly, Kavin

CM scales wall to enter martyrs graveyard

We are not anybodys slaves Fayaz Bukhari SRINAGAR, July 14: A day after they were stopped, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, his father and president

Urdu for NT post: CAT stays operation of provision

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, July 14: A Bench of Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) comprising Rajinder Dogra and Ram Mohan Johri has stayed

Railways PSC visits Katra, reviews maintenance, passenger facilities

Will tour Anji, Chenab bridges, Sangaldan today Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, July 14: The Parliamentary Standing Committee (PSC) on Railways today revie

Over 20,000 perform darshan, 6100 pilgrims leave from Jammu

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, July 14: Braving the downpour, over 20,000 pilgrims drawn from twin tracks of Baltal and Nunwan Pahalgam paid obei

Govt promotes 13 police officers

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, July 14: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered the promotion of 13 police officers of the Jammu and Kashmir

Two IAS officers allocated Deptts, another shifted

Excelsior Correspondent LEH, July 14: The Union Territory administration in Ladakh has allocated departments to two IAS officers. Consequently, a

Brics Dilemma for Trump

Shivaji Sarkar The King Dollar is feeling threatened-not by a rival superpower, but by a non-currency from BRICS. In response, President Donald T

A garland of verses

Cocaine Worth Over Rs 60 Crore Seized From Woman At Mumbai Airport, Arrested

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Mumbai, has seized cocaine worth Rs 62.6 crore from an Indian woman at Mumbai International Airpor

AI171 crash: Probe gives clarity yet spurs new questions, says Air India CEO

A preliminary investigation into the Air India AI-171 crash on June 12th has ruled out mechanical failures, maintenance issues, fuel quality prob

Private chat recorded by spouse admissible as evidence, says Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has ruled that a secretly recorded private conversation between spouses is admissible as evidence in matrimonial disputes, clar

Chaos On SpiceJet Flight After 2 Passengers Try To Forcibly Enter Cockpit

Two unruly passengers were offloaded from a SpiceJet flight at the Delhi airport on Monday after they attempted to forcefully enter the cockpit w

In 2 cases, Supreme Court says right to free speech being abused online

The Supreme Court expressed concerns regarding the misuse of freedom of speech on social media, observing that objectionable posts incite hatred

The AI generation: How todays youth are learning to live with machines

Modern youth are diving headfirst into the world of Artificial Intelligence. They're not merely consumers; they're innovators, pushing the bounda

Harry Potter HBO Series: Will original lead actors from films return? See release window, filming, cast, plot, how to watch

Harry Potter HBO series will launch in 2027. Production starts in mid-2025, with new cast members confirmed. The show will cover all seven books

Central Railway submits action plan on track safety to Bombay High Court

It informs court that the Mumbra accident probe is under review, while responding to a petition on railway commuter safety

Max Holloway vs Dustin Poirier III at UFC 318 preview

In a highly anticipated showdown at the Smoothie King Center, Max Holloway and Dustin Poirier will clash in their trilogy fight, where Holloway p

Delhi to get 7 super-speciality hospitals, be developed into a world-class medical hub, says CM Rekha Gupta

Major transformations in healthcare sector under way, says Rekha Gupta; adds that her govt. will ensure a comfortable Kanwar Yatra for pilgrims,

New Bengal BJP Presidents soft line for Muslims

By Tirthankar Mitra KOLKATA: Samik Bhattacharya, the newly nominated President of West Bengal unit of BJP is between a rock and a hard place. Fis

Meghalaya players shine at 7th Ayodhana FIDE chess tournament

Shillong, July 14: The Meghalaya Chess Association (MCA) has proudly announced that three players from the state delivered impressive performance

Pant will play in fourth Test, says Gill

London, July 14: India skipper Shubman Gill on Monday expressed confidence that wicketkeeper batter Rishabh Pant will be able to play in the four

WI reduce Australia to 99-6; visitors still lead by 181 runs

Kingston (Jamaica), July 14: Cameron Green produced a defiant innings as Australia struggled to 99-6 for an overall lead of 181 in the face of ho

Yo Yo Honey Singh pays tribute to A R Rahman with special tattoo

Rapper and music producer Yo Yo Honey Singh has paid a heartfelt tribute to legendary composer A.R. Rahman by getting a tattoo in his honor. Call

Sara Ali Khan thanks audience for accepting and loving Chumki from MetroIn Dino

Actress Sara Ali Khan thanked the audience for accepting and loving Chumki, her character from the recently released romantic entertainer MetroIn

Flash Flood Warning: Alert issued for tri-state area as heavy rain and thunderstorms continue

The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for parts of Maryland and West Virginia until 6 p.m. on July 14. Franklin County, Penns

Kelly Osbourne reacts to rumours of her dad Ozzy dying

TV personality and singer Kelly Osbourne slammed rumours that her father, Ozzy Osbourne, is dying, reported the New York Post. Kelly posted a vid

National Sports Governance Bill to be tabled during monsoon session

New Delhi, July 14: Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Monday said the long-awaited National Sports Governance Bill will be tabled in Parliamen

Minister seeks Central support for rural livelihood projects in A.P.

Labour Minister asks States to promote incentive scheme to create jobs

Mandaviya says govt. has simplified the procedures to encourage wide participation

Dharmavaram silk sari of A.P. bags ODOP National Award

A.P. CM launches portal to make drone services accessible to commoners

The platform connects users directly with certified drone service providers, thereby enabling people and government departments to request servic

EAM seeks de-escalation, fair trade with China, hails progress in relationship

During his China visit, S Jaishankar urged Beijing to address border issues through de-escalation and avoid restrictive trade measures. He acknow

Starc Takes 6 Wickets For 9 Runs As West Indies Routed For 27 In Kingston

The West Indies missed the lowest score in test cricket by one run.

Texas flooding: stories of loss, resilience, and urgent need

The Texas Hill Country faces devastating floods, particularly in Kerr County, leading to a heartbreaking toll of at least 132 lives lost and many

Fifty years ago | Essential goods: Model scheme for four cities

Balasore student succumbs to injuries after self-immolation; Odisha CM vows action against culprits

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi expressed grief and assured the family of the deceased that all those guilty in this case will face the

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West Bengal has fared better than national average on various socio-economic indicators: Mamata

Citing a NITI Aayog report, the West Bengal Chief Minister says the State fared better in areas such as employment, sex ratio and infant mortalit

Sambhaji Brigade Leader Attacked

Raising the issue in the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha, Congress legislative party leader Vijay Wadettiwar said that Gaikwad was fatally attacked, dra

Woman Dies In Toddy Tragedy, Toll Rises To 9

According to KPHB police sub-inspector Manyam, The deceased is Gangamani, 40. She was working as a housekeeping staff member and was hospitalised

Somireddy Slams YSRC, Questions Police Silence On Threats

Speaking to the media at a press meet on Monday, Somireddy said former chief minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy and his team were trying to turn the

Grok For Government: Pentagon Signs Deal With Musk's xAI

Elon Musk's xAI, which features a large language model that has spewed Hitler-supporting rhetoric and antisemitic tropes, said Monday it has sign

Skeleton Found In Abandoned Home

Initial reports suggest the skeleton might be of one Ameer Khan who went missing during the pandemic.

Bhuvan Teza Told To Refund Buyers Money

When buyers sought refunds or updates, the company allegedly ignored their appeals and, in some cases, attempted to intimidate them.

Karnataka Ministers Claim Their Performances Were Praised by General Secretary During Scrutiny

One of the departments which came under fire from his party MLA was Minister of Housing Zameer Ahmed Khan. Aland MLA B.R. Patil alleged bribery i

Balasore sexual harassment case: Student succumbs to injuries after self-immolation; Odisha CM expresses grief

A 20-year-old student from FM Autonomous College, Balasore, tragically died after self-immolating due to alleged sexual harassment by a faculty m

Telangana: PM Vishwakarma Yojana Certificates Distributed

Godam Nagesh said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is empowering traditional occupations by providing skill development opportunities to communi

Aramghar Bike Stunt: Vehicle Traced, Cops To File Case

The netizens also raised questions on the safety of the couple along with the commuters on the road. Taking it to the social media, many users ex

Somalians shouldnt run for office in US: Hate floods in as Omar Fateh runs for Minneapolis mayor

Who is Oliver Haarmann, Reese Witherspoon boyfriend? Heres details of couples relationship, life, children and romantic yacht getaway in France

Reese Witherspoon and Oliver Haarmann were seen enjoying a romantic yacht getaway in Saint-Tropez. The couple shared affectionate moments on boar

When passion meets policy: Teddy Bridgewaters suspension highlights funding gaps in high school sports

Teddy Bridgewater, a notable figure in the NFL, found himself suspended due to his financial support of his high school alma mater's sports team.

Congress urges State unit to launch protest against SIR in Bihar

The meeting, presided by Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge, was attended by Rahul Gandhi, general secretary K.C. Venugopal apart from State leade

Centres Registration System For Birth, Death Certificates To Be Used By GHMC

The Office of Registrar General of India (ORGI) comes under the Union ministry of home affairs.

UPSC CSE Mains 2025 schedule out, to be held on THESE dates, check full timetable

The Union Public Service Commission has released the timetable for the Civil Services Examination (CSE) Mains for 2025. The exams will begin from

Five Reasons Why India Lost To England In The Third Test At Lord's

After nearly five days of absolutely gripping and absorbing Test cricket, England rallied around and survived an admirable fightback from a resil

Hectic Schedule Awaits CM Naidu in Delhi From July 15 to 16

On July 15, Naidu will arrive in Delhi at 11.45 am and meet Union minister for home Amit Shahat 1 pm.

Weaker Monsoon Turns Hyderabad Hotter

A shift is expected later in the week. From July 17, the IMD has warned of widespread rainfall across south, east, and central Telangana, includi

CM Naidu Stresses Use of Technology to Prevent Crime

The Chief Minister called for effective management of vehicular traffic by integrating CCTV cameras and ensuring close monitoring

Andrea Gibson Dies: Who is poets partner? Heres cause of death and net worth of LGBTQ activist

Andrea Gibson, celebrated Colorado Poet Laureate and LGBTQ activist, has died at the age of 49 following a battle with ovarian cancer. Known for

TDP's Gajapathi Raju named Goa governor

In a significant move, former Union Minister and TDP leader Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju has been appointed as the Governor of Goa, marking the

DoE to start admissions for EWS students for Class 2 and above against vacant seats

AAP, BJP spar over rise in allocation to buy phones

Student Dies After Harassment Over Betting App

Police have registered a case and launched an investigation into those allegedly involved in harassing the student.