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A simmering SE Asia lessons for India

Harsha Kakar kakarharsha@gmail.com Tensions in SE Asia were visible at the Shangri La dialogue in Singapore last month. SE Asia has witnessed inc

Just Deserts

Vishal Sharma Schools had closed for the day and big yellow coloured school buses and mini vans have begun transporting school kids back home. Su

An ode to the men who chose to believe

Poonam Singh Jamwal This year, I complete thirty-five years in the corporate world. Thirty-five years of pushing boundaries, driving myself beyon

Flow lessons from Ganga

Narvijay Yadav narvijayindia@gmail.com Amid soaring temperatures and overloaded minds, the Ganga offers a timeless philosophy of flow, emotional

Morning Digest: Domestic LPG price hiked by 29 per 14.2-kg cylinder; CJP warns of nationwide agitation if Dharmendra Pradhan not removed in seven days, and more

Here is a select list of stories to start the day.

Venezuela acting President Delcy Rodrguez prays at Prasanthi Nilayam

Is undisclosed use of generative AI morally wrong?

Imagine you have used a generative artificial intelligence (AI) tool such as ChatGPT to tidy up notes you took while in a meeting. Your colleague

Half of bookshops in Australia closed within decade. Who will rescue them?

In the past year alone, at least 13 independent bookshops have closed in Australia. Some have operated for decades. Perths Boffins Books recently

Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai: Confusion and classic David Dhawan entertainment

Cast: Varun Dhawan, Mrunal Thakur, Pooja Hegde, Maniesh Paul, Jimmy Sheirgill, Chunky Panday Director: David Dhawanj Stars: ****.5 (4.5 stars) So

Swift, Travis Kelce planning Madison Square Garden wedding

Pop superstar Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce are reportedly set to marry at New York Citys iconic Madison Square Garden, according to mul

Beaufort Castle | Besieged history

A 12th-century hilltop castle has emerged as a key strategic flashpoint in Israels war with Hezbollah in occupied southern Lebanon

Peddi director responds to backlash over Janhvis objectification in film

Responding to the backlash over Janhvi Kapoors objectification in his rural sports drama Peddi, featuring actor Ram Charan in the lead, the films

Rahul, Gill tons help India dominate Afghanistan on opening day

Mullanpur, June 6: KL Rahuls poise and Shubman Gills panache produced contrasting centuries as Indias formidable batting line-up posted 368 for t

Kyiv targets St Petersburg after Putin rejects Zelenskyys offer

St Petersburg, June 6: Residents of St Petersburg were told not to leave their homes after a large-scale Ukrainian drone attack targeted Russias

India eves beat Bdesh 3-1 to win SAFF Cships title for sixth time

Margao, June 6: India clinched the SAFF Womens Championships football title for the sixth time and first after seven years with a dominant 3-1 wi

GILL ASKED TO SKIP T20S FOR NOW

Mullanpur, June 6: The selection committee has asked Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill to prioritise red-ball and 50-over cricket through the 202

Pragg wins Norway Chess title, creates history

Oslo, June 6: R Praggnanandhaa etched his name in the history books as he became the first Indian to win the prestigious Norway Chess title with

Dr Ranjit performs knee replacement on 80-yr-old man using 3D Robolens

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, June 6: Renowned orthopedic surgeon Dr Ranjit Singh has successfully performed a knee replacement surgery on an 80

Patanjali University inks MoU with Indonesias Hindu University UHN

Excelsior Correspondent HARIDWAR, June 6: A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed in Indonesia between Patanjali University and Indonesias

PHF, SSSH Jammu ink MoU to enhance healthcare accessibility

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, June 6: In a major step toward enhancing healthcare accessibility and community wellness, the Peoples Hut Foundati

IPL breeds a new band of cricketers

T N Ashok There was a time when Indian cricket moved at the rhythm of five-day Test matches white uniforms, red balls, patient batting, and slow

SMVD Narayana Clinic launches six new specialty services

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, June 6: Shri Mata Vaishno Devi (SMVD) Narayana Multispeciality Clinic, Jammu, today launched six new specialty cli

PM Modi holds huddle with Economic Advisory Council on growth strategy; deliberates measures to improve ease of doing business and living

Prime Minister Narendra Modi convened with his Economic Advisory Council to chart a course for India's economic advancement. Discussions focused

India men win U-18 Asia Cup hockey title; women bag bronze

Kakamigahara (japan), June 6: Ashish Purti struck a fine hat-trick as a dominant India defeated hosts Japan 4-1 in the final to lift the mens Und

LG pays obeisance at ancient Gauri Shankar Mandir

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, June 6: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today paid obeisance at the ancient Shri Gauri Shankar Mandir, at Sarkoot,

Interlocking work at Bajalta to affect train traffic till June 11

More than 111 tons of cherry transported by rail Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, June 6: To further strengthen passenger safety and smooth train o

Judicial Academy begins pre-appointment Induction Training for newly selected Civil Judges

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, June 6: The Jammu and Kashmir Judicial Academy today commenced the pre-appointment Induction Training Programme

Rain stalls England at Lords as NZ slump to 55/5 chasing 254

LONDON, June 6: Rain frustrated Englands charge to victory against New Zealand in their Test series opener at a damp Lords on Saturday. Fast bowl

World No. 1 Minakshi and Deepak to lead Indias charge at World Boxing Cup

New Delhi, June 6: World No. 1 Minakshi and seasoned campaigner Deepak will spearhead Indias challenge at the World Boxing Cup 2026 (Stage 2), sc

Antonellis magic lap beats Verstappen to pole at Monaco GP

MONACO, June 6: Kimi Antonelli took pole position for Formula 1s Monaco Grand Prix by just 0.043 of a second, holding off a challenge from Ferrar

Founder lands, CJP holds its first protest in capital

Team Jammu visualised threat of drug menace a decade ago

Excelsior Correspondent A decade ago, when concern over the growing drug menace in Jammu was largely confined to discussions among law enforcemen

Living in the Luminous Middle

Lt Gen Narendra Kotwal (R ), Dr Sumedha Kotwal narendrakotwal@gmail.com The principle of the Middle Path is perhaps the most elegant, universal,

Dayanand: A Life of Truth

Arun Kumar Gupta arunsukriti89@gmail.com In the vast continuum of Indias intellectual and spiritual evolution, certain figures emerge whose lives

Remembering roots and trauma of exile

Indu Bhushan Zutshi ibzutshi@gmail.com Name of Book Songs Beneath a Lost Sky (Exile and Longing) Author Avtar Mota Paublisher; Notion Press Che

DU extends PG admission registration window

Russian Teen Mirra Andreeva Says She Had to Overcome So Many Demons Inside to Win the French Open

After bursting onto the scene at 15, Andreeva became a Grand Slam champion at 19 when the Russian ended the run of 114th-ranked Polish qualifier

No safe haven now for cross-border smugglers, terror financiers: LG

No mercy for those who ruin future of young generation *Drug addicts seeking path to recovery to get all assistance Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU

PM holds deliberations on economic transformation, development priorities

Discusses strategy to sustain growth at EAC meet NEW DELHI, June 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday chaired a meeting of the Prime Minis

Anti-Infiltration Grid improved, enhanced, upgraded to thwart intrusion bids on LoC

Pak desperate to push terrorists, troops on high alert *UAS, drones being used regularly for surveillance Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, June 6: The Anti-

SHO among 4 police personnel suspended for facilitating compromise in POCSO case

Action linked to sexual exploitation of cognitively disabled minor boy Excelsior Correspondent SAMBA, June 6: Senior Superintendent of Police (SS

12 years highlight of Modi Govt is prioritizing unexplored sectors including Himalayas: Dr Jitendra

2-day Lavender Festival at Bhaderwah *Azad lauds Union Ministers efforts Avtar Bhat BHADERWAH, June 6: Union Minister of State in PMO with Indepe

Ekta Kapoor: The Queen of Indian Television and a Trendsetter for Three Decades

New Delhi, June 7: When discussing Indian television, it is nearly impossible to overlook Ekta Kapoor. Over the past three decades, she has profo

HC cautions Judicial Officers against blind reliance on AI, unverified citations

Accuracy of orders is judges responsibility, not digital tools *UT-wide directions issued for strict compliance Mohinder Verma JAMMU, June 6: In

US shoots down Iranian missiles, drones launched toward Gulf allies, Hormuz

Trump ramps up pressure on Iran to make deal BRIDGEWATER, June 6: The US military said it shot down Iranian ballistic missiles and drones launche

Praggnanandhaa triumphs at Norway Chess in historic first for India

OSLO, June 6: Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa etched his name in the history books as he became the first Indian to win the prestigious Norway Chess

Army officer falls into gorge during searches, dies

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, June 6: An army officer died after slipping in a mountainous area and falling into a deep gorge during an anti-ter

Kathua police arrests another woman from Haridwar for financial links with Pak

Excelsior Correspondent DEHRADUN, June 6: The Jammu and Kashmir police has arrested another woman from Haridwar in much talked about suspected fi

GCW wins Gold Award for green campus initiatives

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, June 6: Government College for Women (GCW), M.A. Road, Srinagar, has been conferred the Gold Award for Green Ca

India slams Pak for reference to J&K at UN

UNITED NATIONS, June 6: India has slammed Pakistan for its unwarranted reference to Jammu and Kashmir at the UN, telling the current non-permanen

Ashish Purtis hat-trick powers India to mens U-18 Asia Cup title

KAKAMIGAHARA, June 6: Ashish Purti struck a fine hat-trick as a dominant India defeated hosts Japan 4-1 in the final to lift the mens Under-18 As

Karnataka Minister Ramalinga Reddy Withdraws Resignation After Talks with Congress Leadership

Bengaluru, June 7: Karnatakas Water Resources Minister Ramalinga Reddy has retracted his resignation following discussions with Congress leadersh

CAJK organises ASMITA Cycling League

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, June 6: The Cycling Association of Jammu & Kashmir (CAJK), under the aegis of the Cycling Federation of Ind

Shillong-ni dingtang dingtang bakrango gari waal soa

SHILLONG: Sonibar-o Shillong-ni dingtang dingtang biaprango gari bol briko waal soaha uarangoni gari bolsade police department-ni onga. The incid

Can Koeman lead Netherlands to go deeper?

MADRID, June 5: The Netherlands will start as favourites to emerge from a competitive Group F at the World Cup, but Japan, Sweden and Tunisia all

GHADC-o Judicial officer-na Judge-ko donchina Lawyers union dabia

TURA: GHADC-ni District Council Judiciary-ni ningo Distirct Council Court-na Judicial Officer dake Judge-ko tarake songchina All Garo Hills Advoc

U Tirot Sing-ni mangkrongko taripilchina Bdesh-ni High Commissioner-ko molmola

SHILLONG: Bangladesh asongni skotong Dhaka-o Khasi jatoni asongna dakgrikgipa matgrik U Tirot Sing-ni mangkrongko nosto kae galgipako taripilchin

Meghalaya PSC Recruitment 2026: Job Openings for Junior Football Coach and More

Shillong, June 7: A fantastic opportunity has emerged for youth preparing for government jobs and awaiting vacancy announcements. The Meghalaya P

De Bruyne, Salah headline intriguing group G contest

BEIJING, June 6: Group G of the 2026 FIFA World Cup features Belgium, Iran, Egypt and New Zealand, with experienced stars Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu

Pakistan Interior Minister visits Tehran for third time in weeks amid U.S.-Iran tensions

During his visit, Mr. Naqvi will hold talks with various top officials, including Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, Iran'ssemi-official ne

Bihars Alcohol Ban Under Scrutiny as Illegal Sales Persist Along Kosi River

Katihar, June 7: Bihar has marked nearly a decade since the implementation of its complete alcohol ban. The state government has consistently tou

Kerala Government Revokes Suspension of Senior IAS Officers B. Ashok and N. Prashant

Thiruvananthapuram, June 7: The Kerala government, led by V.D. Satheesan, has officially revoked the suspension of senior IAS officers Dr. B. Ash

Bus stops and milestones

A look at the lives that cant help coming to the stops every day for meagre returns

In defence of solitude

One does feel the need sometimes to distance oneself well away from others in order to take stock of ones life

Thirukkural and modern medicine

For Thiruvalluvar, medicine is nothing but what we ingest as food

New Regulation Mandates Interstate Transit Pass for Mineral Transport in Bihar

New Delhi, June 7: In Bihar, all vehicles transporting sand, stones, and other minor minerals from other states are now required to obtain an Int

Bihar Agricultural University to Host Grand Mango Festival Celebrating Taste, Culture, and Prosperity

Bhagalpur, June 7: Bihar Agricultural University in Sabour, Bhagalpur, will host a grand two-day Mango Festival on June 27 and 28, 2026. This yea

Can we get rid of kerbside parking?

It may seem like its impossible to find a car park on the street. As a recent Grattan Institute report makes clear, Australia actually has an ove

India Dominates World Yoga Championship 2026 with 22 Gold Medals

Ahmedabad, June 7: At the World Yoga Championship 2026, India has showcased its prowess by surpassing 20 gold medals on the third day of the even

Octopuses can use mirrors to locate food, says study

Researchers at Dartmouth found that octopuses can learn to use mirrors to locate food hidden behind them, a skill previously seen only in vertebr

BSF ends border standoff, says illegals sent to Bangladesh

The Five Youngest Goal Scorers in FIFA World Cup History

New Delhi, June 7: The FIFA World Cup has been a stage for legends, but it has also shone a light on young stars who showcased their talent at an

KL Rahul Emphasizes Natural Stroke Play in Test Cricket Transition

New Chandigarh, June 7: Indian opener KL Rahul has stated that he did not intentionally restrain his natural stroke play while transitioning from

At nearly 50%, no. of deaths without medical care up sharply since 2020

Job Opportunities at De-addiction Centers in Andhra Pradesh: Apply by June 10

Amaravati, June 7: The Government General Hospital (GGH) in Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh, has announced job openings for various positions at de-addict

C-DAC Opens Recruitment for 27 Positions: Apply by June 20

Thiruvananthapuram, June 7: A government job is a dream for millions of youth in the country. If you are among them, an excellent opportunity has

Political Controversy Surrounds Khan Sir Coaching Center in Patna

New Delhi, June 7: The controversy surrounding Faisal Khan, known as Khan Sir, the operator of a coaching center in Patna, Bihar, has taken a pol

BJP Leaders Demand Accountability Following Shaukat Mollas Arrest in Bengal Blast Case

Kolkata, June 7: The political landscape in West Bengal has intensified following the arrest of Shaukat Molla, a leader of the Trinamool Congress

CM defends Shillong traffic paralysis as unavoidable

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, June 6: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma has defended the near-total paralysis of Shillongs arterial roads during Union H

Former TMC MLA Shaukat Mollah Sent to 14-Day NIA Custody in Bengal Bomb Blast Case

Kolkata, June 7: Former Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Shaukat Mollah has been remanded to 14 days of custody by a special NIA court in Kolkata. Th

Demand for border food testing over slow poison fears in GH

From Our Correspondent TURA, June 6: Citing a slow poison threat from chemically treated produce and livestock arriving from Assam, the Achik Sta

Jharkhand Government Allegedly Operates on Rahul Gandhis Instructions: Nishikant Dubey

Ranchi, June 7: BJP MP Nishikant Dubey has launched a strong attack on Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren. He accused Soren of running his gov

Tourists purchase vegetables near Shillong Peak in the city

Tourists purchase vegetables near Shillong Peak in the city on Saturday. (UB)

Crackdown on VIP culture: No official, no board rule enforced

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, June 6: Meghalaya has officially drawn a line on the states VIP culture, enforcing a strict new no official, no board r

Ayodhyas Laxman Path Project Gains Momentum, Target Completion by October 2026

Ayodhya, June 7: The construction of the Laxman Path in Ayodhya, costing 1,500 crores, is progressing rapidly. Approximately 70% of the 6.70-kilo

Coordinated arson attacks in 4 city localities raise alarm

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, June 6: In a brazen challenge to the states security apparatus, coordinated arson attacks rocked four different localit

Mlaya petitions Bdesh to restore desecrated U Tirot Sing memorial

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, June 6: Chasing the ghost of a desecrated legacy, the Meghalaya government has formally petitioned the new Bangladesh r

India Dominates Afghanistan in Test Match; Gill Scores His Sixth Century as Captain

New Chandigarh, June 7: India has established a strong foothold against Afghanistan in the ongoing Test match at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh In

KSUs 20-point ultimatum to CM conditions railways on ILP

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, June 6: The Khasi Students Union (KSU) has presented the state government with a 20-point ultimatum, conditioning futur

Sukhoi-57: A Leap Forward for Indias Air Force, Says Defense Expert Prful Bakshi

New Delhi, June 7: The discussion surrounding Russias offer of the advanced Sukhoi-57 (SU-57) fighter jet to India has intensified. Defense exper