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Ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan's sister Aleema Khan holds protest outside Rawalpindi's Adiala Jail again due to..., says, 'isolated and....'

Ex- Pakistan PM Imran Khan's sister Aleema Khan and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) members on Tuesday held a sit-in outside Adiala jail in Rawalp

Australia begins enforcing world-first teen social media ban

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called it a proud day for families and cast the law as proof that policymakers can curb online harms that have ou

Morning Digest: IndiGo flight cuts to spike airfares in peak season; Supreme Court slams ECI's mechanical answers to SIR-related issues, and more

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Gold, silver prices today, December 10: Check city-wise rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata and more

On December 10, 2025, gold prices in India range from Rs 12,965 per 1 gram for 24K gold and Rs 11,884 per 1 gram for 22K gold. Silver is priced a

Torture in Madras 140 years ago: when a mans moustache was pulled out

Two mid-19th century testimonies reveal the brutal torture routinely inflicted by local officials in Madras; the accounts formed part of the Madr

Goa police detain nightclub owner Ajay Gupta in Delhi

Two more owners of the nightclub Saurabh Luthra and Gaurav Luthra are on the run and a blue corner notice has been issued against them

Alcaraz joins other tennis stars in first ever tennis event at Marlins loanDepot Park

Miami, Dec 9: Carlos Alcaraz wanted to play in front of an energetic crowd at the inaugural Miami Invitational. The No. 1 mens tennis player got

Voice AI startup SuperBryn raises $1.2M in a round led by Kalaari Capitals CXXO initiative

SuperBryn will be using the freshly raised funds to speed up its product development, expand its engineering hiring, and deepen market validation

Key Accused In Goa Nightclub Tragedy Detained In Delhi: Cops

The Goa police on Tuesday detained Ajay Gupta, one of the four owners of 'Birch by Romeo Lane' nightclub, where a devastating fire claimed the li

Man United sink Wolves 4-1

Wolverhampton, Dec 9: Manchester United endured a nervous evening at Molineux but eventually found their rhythm to clinch a 4-1 win over bottom-p

Nongkseh defeat Langsning in SSA Champions Cup semi-final

By Our Reporter Shillong, Dec 9: The SSA Champions Cup 2025 was taken to another level tonight after Nongkseh edged 10-man Langsning 4-3 in a tie

Garca inspires Osasuna win over Levante

Madrid, Dec 9: Rubn Garca made one goal and scored another as Osasuna beat Levante 2-0 to ease the clubs relegation worries and condemn its rival

Netflix faces consumer class action over $72 billion Warner Bros deal

U.S. federal antitrust laws allow consumers to sue over mergers and acquisitions, separate from any federal regulatory agency lawsuit, though suc

Christian Pulisic double takes AC Milan back on top of Serie A

Turin, Dec 9: A second-half double from substitute Christian Pulisic gave AC Milan a come-from- behind 3-2 win over Torino on Monday and swept it

LIC Janipur office marks first anniversary of Bima Sakhi Scheme

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 9: The LIC of India Satellite Office in Janipur celebrated the first anniversary of the Bima Sakhi Scheme here

WC to include 3-minute hydration breaks in each half

ZURICH, Dec 9: FIFA says it will include three-minute hydration breaks in each half of every game at next years World Cup, not just those played

Byndihati SC run riot as Womens League 2025 kicks off in EJH

From Our Correspondent Jowai, Dec 9: The womens football tournament organised by the East Jaintia Hills District Football Association, known as t

Elon Musk's X Says Would Comply With Australia's Social Media Ban

Elon Musk's X said Wednesday it would comply with Australia's world-leading crackdown banning under-16s from social media.

Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft Season 2 release date, time and how to watch: When will Episode 1 drop? Here's global release timings for all regions, cast, plot

Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft Season 2 release date, time and how to watch details the upcoming season on Netflix. The story explains the

Bdesh EC to unveil election schedule within two days

Dhaka, Dec 9: Bangladesh Election Commission has completed all preparations to hold the 13th general elections in February and will announce the

How to watch Kevin Costner's 'The First Christmas' Special for free? Here's everything you need to know

Kevin Costner presents 'The First Christmas' on ABC. This special explores the Nativity story. Viewers can watch it live on December 9. Free stre

Auto retail records 4.92% growth in Nov-25, PV and CE lead market momentum

JAMMU, Dec 9: Jammu & Kashmirs automobile retail sector posted a steady performance in November 2025, registering an overall 4.92% year-on-year g

From Rs 1.11 Lakh To Rs 3.45 Lakh: Odisha Approves Big Salary Hike For MLAs

The Odisha Assembly on Tuesday increased the monthly salary of its members more than three times -- from Rs 1.11 lakh to Rs 3.45 lakh, one of the

Post Malone sets Guwahati stage on fire

In a landmark cultural moment, Post Malone, one of the worlds most influential and genre-blurring artists, took the stage in Guwahati for his fir

Talent from Eastern countries have to fight stereotype of casting in Hwood

Actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas, who recently attended the Bridge Summit in the UAE, has spoken up about the stereotypes that the actors from easte

The Game Awards 2025 date, start time, how to watch, nominees and how to vote: Global start timings for all regions, announcements and reveals

The Game Awards 2025 date, start time, how to watch, nominees, and how to vote details are confirmed for the global gaming audience. The event wi

Shabana Azmi celebrates 41 years of marriage with Akhtar

Veteran actress Shabana Azmi celebrated 41 years of marital bliss with acclaimed writer Javed Akhtar with a special social media post. She took t

FIFA President Gianni Infantino accused of ethics breach: Report

Center to the complaint is Infantinos effusive praise of United States President Donald Trump, as well as world soccers governing body bestowing

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Why your Morning Coffee is a Human Rights Issue

Beyond the Abstract Akhilesh Singh Jamwal Human Rights, a phrase heard by everyone yet not truly understood by many. Almost every individual who

Profit booking hits banks, oil stocks; Sensex down 436 points

MUMBAI, Dec 9: Indian stock markets fell for the second consecutive day on Tuesday as investors booked profits ahead of the US Federal Reserves p

Human Rights violation of Hindus continue

Ronik Sharma roniksharma21@gmail.com Every year, the whole world observes International Human Rights Day to commemorate the adoption of the 1948

Rupee climbs 18 paise to close at 89.87 vs USD

MUMBAI, Dec 9: The Indian rupee rebounded on Tuesday, ending 18 paise higher at 89.87 against the US dollar, after opening at 90.15, supported by

Sebi clears IPOs for LEAP India, Eldorado Agritech, and three firms

NEW DELHI, Dec 9: Five companiesLEAP India, Eldorado Agritech, Molbio Diagnostics, Foodlink F&B Holdings, and Technocraft Ventureshave received S

RBI seeks feedback on forex disclosure draft

NEW DELHI, Dec 9: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released a draft circular requiring authorised dealers to disclose the full transaction cos

Time to strengthen animal laws

Rakesh Kumar Sharma rakesh.kartik3742@gmail.com International Animal Rights Day is observed globally on 10 December each year to promote awarenes

Inaugural Total World Chess Championship announced

The tour will be played across the three formats: classical, rapid and blitz. But the classical format has been reduced to a shorter time control

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CM reviews urban projects taken up under SASCI

*Assesses progress of Jal Jeevan Mission Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 9: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today reviewed the projects of the Ho

Honduras President Alleges Trump Interference In Elections

Honduran President Xiomara Castro on Tuesday denounced what she called tampering with results in the recent general election, and accused US coun

Vande Mataram is more than a song, it is the very pulse of our nation: RS Chairman Radhakrishnan

NEW DELHI, Dec 9: Rajya Sabha Chairman CP Radhakrishnan on Tuesday asserted that Vande Mataram was not just a national song but was the very puls

Pandyas blazing fifty, ruthless bowlers earn India 101-run win over SA

CUTTACK, Dec 9: Hardik Pandya made a memorable comeback to competitive cricket, striking a mood-lifting unbeaten fifty and then took a key wicket

FM meets Temasek Chairman Teo Chee Hean, discusses potential investment opportunities

NEW DELHI, Dec 9 : Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday met Temasek chairman Teo Chee Hean here and discussed potential investment oppo

India-Nepal cultural festival showcases shared heritage, traditions with special focus on Buddhism

KATHMANDU, Dec 9 : A festival showcasing the rich cultural heritage and traditions of Nepal and India, with special focus on Buddhism, has been o

US keen to deepen ties with India in areas of defence, energy: US under secretary Hooker to Misri

NEW DELHI, Dec 9: Translating the vision enunciated by President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi in their February meeting into con

CS pushes for expansion of MBBS and PG seats across GMCs in J&K

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 9: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a meeting to comprehensively review the augmentation of undergr

Pakistans water crisis sees spike as per capita water availability drops

ISLAMABAD, Dec 9 : Pakistans water crisis continues to worsen as the country saw a sharp drop in its per capita water availability, due to a popu

Mehul Choksis appeal against Indias extradition request rejected by Belgiums supreme court

NEW DELHI, Dec 9 : Belgiums supreme court the Court of Cassation on Tuesday rejected the appeal of fugitive diamond trader Mehul Choksi challen

EC can't determine voter's citizenship, but surely inquire into it: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court clarified that while the Election Commission cannot definitively determine citizenship, it can inquire about it if doubts arise

Anupam Rasayan to acquire U.S. firm Jayhawk for $150 million

The purchase consideration accounts for payment against the equity value of Jayhawk and existing loans payable to the exiting shareholders.

6 convicted in 2017 Pampore cases

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Dec 9: Six persons were convicted today by a judicial magistrate in Pampore in connection with two long-pending

AE attached

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Dec 9: An Assistant Engineer (AE), posted in Jal Shakti Department in Kulgam district has been attached. Offici

DC Udhampur reviews implementation of SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Dec 9: Deputy Commissioner Udhampur today chaired a meeting of the District Level Monitoring Committee under th

DC reviews progress of RDD sector; issues key directions

Excelsior Correspondent RAMBAN, Dec 9: Deputy Commissioner Ramban, Mohammad Alyas Khan today chaired a review meeting to assess the progress achi

IMPARD organises workshop on Development of Capacity Building Plans

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 9: The Jammu & Kashmir Institute of Management, Public Administration and Rural Development (J&K IMPARD) in co

DC approves temporary steel Bridge for Public Convenience

Excelsior Correspondent BUDGAM, Dec 9: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Budgam, Dr. Bilal Mohi-ud-Din Bhat, today chaired a review meeting to assess the

Div Com reviews ATR on Stray Animal issues as per SC Directions

SRINAGAR, Dec 9: To ensure effective implementation of the directions issued by the Supreme Court of India in the Suo Moto Writ Petition City Hou

LAHDC launches Padega Kargil Badega Kargil initiative

Excelsior Correspondent KARGIL, Dec 9: Under the Chairmanship of the Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoo

Kentucky State University shooting: 1 dead, 1 injured, suspect in custody

Tragedy struck Kentucky State University as a shooting at Young Hall left one student dead and another critically injured, disrupting final exams

Former MP urges LG Ladakh to reserve tender works up to R 20 cr for Locals

LEH, Dec 9: Former Member of Parliament and Ex Chairman/Chief Executive Councillor of LAHDC Leh, Jamyang Tsering Namgyal met the Lieutenant Gover

BlackRock unit agrees to invest 3,000 crore in Aditya Birla Renewables for minority stake

The GIP investment translates into an enterprise value of 14,600 crore for ABREN.

Liverpool defy Salah crisis by beating Inter Milan in Champions League

Dominik Szoboszlai's late penalty gave the Reds a huge win at the San Siro in the absence of Egypt star Salah, who was left in England after publ

Europe Is Decaying, NATO Calls Me Daddy: Trump Blasts Allies

President Donald Trump blasted Europe as decaying and weak on immigration and Ukraine in an interview published Tuesday, deepening a rift between

PlayStation wrap-up 2025: See your PS4 & PS5 gaming stats, top games & more

PlayStation's 2025 Wrap-Up is now live. Players can see their gaming hours and top games. Digital cards are shareable on social media. The recap

I Love LA Episode 7 release date, time, schedule and how to watch: Global streaming timings, storyline, cast and characters

I Love LA Episode 7 release date, time, schedule and how to watch information is now confirmed. The HBO comedy series continues its weekly rollou

AIIMS Jammu hosts CME-cum-simulation workshop on Obstetric Anaesthesia

JAMMU, Dec 9: AIIMS Jammu organized a comprehensive CME-cum-simulation workshop on Obstetric Anaesthesia centred on the theme Preventing the Prev

02 missing ladies reunited with their family by Billawar police

KATHUA, Dec 9:- J&K police Kathua under the overall supervision of SSP Kathua, Ms. Mohita Sharma traced out two missing ladies and reunited them

Baldev Billawaria kick starts blacktopping work at Ward 55

JAMMU, Dec 9: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Jammu & Kashmir general secretary and former Deputy Mayor, Jammu, Baldev Singh Billawaria, today kick

Pandyas blazing fifty, bowlers earn India 101-run win over SA

Cuttack, Dec 9: Hardik Pandya made a memorable comeback to competitive cricket, striking a mood-lifting unbeaten fifty and then took a key wicket

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Kejriwal says Gujarat govt stopped him from meeting jailed farmers

He charged that the current administration had behaved in a manner far harsher than what our freedom fighters could have imagined from an indepen

England need to win next Test or Ashes will get embarrassing: McGrath

Sydney, Dec 9: Former Australian pace great Glenn McGrath has delivered a blunt assessment of Englands faltering Ashes campaign, cautioning that

Wood ruled out of Ashes; Fisher comes in

Adelaide, Dec 9: Englands Ashes campaign has taken another heavy blow with fast bowler Mark Wood ruled out of the remainder of the tour due to a

DGCA slashes IndiGo flights by 5%, govt doubles it to 10%

The government has doubled IndiGo's flight cuts to 10% following operational failures and crew norm non-compliance. This punitive action aims to

England cannot have glass jaw: McCullum

Adelaide, Dec 9: England head coach Brendon McCullum has delivered a blunt message to his struggling side, insisting they must shed any hint of f

Cooperative conclave marks finale of IYC 2025

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 9: Key stakeholders conglomerated for the Meghalaya Cooperative Conclave at the State Convention Centre, Shillong,

Gharu, Tony inaugurate blacktopping of Gharani-Gharana Road

Excelsior Correspondent SUCHETGARH, Dec 9: Senior Congress leader and DDC Suchetgarh Taranjit Singh Tony, along with MLA Prof Gharu Ram Bhagat, i

Coal nexus: Conrad says govt took action in all cases flagged

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 9: The Meghalaya government on Tuesday reiterated that it has acted on every instance of illegal mining brought to

Delhi HC directs continued treatment for 6-year-old mauled by pitbull, seeks action-taken report from police

Justice Sachin Datta took note of the fact that previous complaints had been made regarding the same pitbull, but no action was taken.

CM declines to speak on ED raids in Tura

Enforcement Directorate conducted searches in five locations in Tura in connection with diversion of Rs 28.66-crore GHADC funds By Our Reporter S

Teachers salary structure to be finalised before Christmas: CM

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 9: The state government has set a clear timeline for restructuring the salary of ad hoc and SSA teachers, with Chie

The Khyndai Lad area witnessed heavy traffic congestion on Tuesday

The Khyndai Lad area witnessed heavy traffic congestion on Tuesday ahead of the upcoming Christmas festival. (ST)

High-speed corridor survey at advanced stage: Tynsong

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 9: Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong on Tuesday said the survey for the high-speed corridor from Mawlyngkhung

Pluribus Episode 7 release date, time, schedule, how to watch: Global streaming timings for all regions, what to expect, plot

Pluribus Episode 7 release date, time, schedule and how to watch details are confirmed. The new episode arrives with a fixed global rollout on Ap

CM Naidu Calls For Massive Participation In Atal Sandesh Modi Suparipalana Yatra

The Chief Minister emphasised that the programme aimed at rekindling former Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayees ideals among the youth and highl

Amid IndiGo Crisis, Aviation Officials Review Situation At Key Airports

Amid ongoing IndiGo cancellation fiasco, the Civil Aviation Ministry is now taking steps to prevent a repeat of the crisis the country has witnes

Karoline Leavitt debuts festive new look while familys ICE scandal steals the spotlight

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt shared a social media selfie while facing scrutiny over her family's ICE scandal. Her former sister-

'Will definitely sack IndiGo CEO if it comes to that': Civil aviation minister Naidu

Civil Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu has apologized for the IndiGo passenger disruptions and vowed strict action, potentially including the

AAP makes fun of Rekha Gupta over 'AQI as temperature' gaffe; BJP responds

Delhiites want to ask these 'AAP' leaders that if they are ridiculing the Chief Minister over one small error, then they should first respond to

Uncertainty looms over winter travel as IndiGo is set to cut 200-400 flights daily

Holiday travel plans for countless domestic flyers face disruption as IndiGo slashes 200-400 flights daily. This significant capacity cut by Indi