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HC refuses to cancel bail in JKSSB paper leak case

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 9: In the high-profile JKSSB paper leak case, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has refused to canc

Suspect detained inside Army establishment in Jammu

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 9: A suspect was detained inside an Army establishment at Sunjwan area and later handed over to police after s

Israel PM authorises direct talks with Lebanon

Hezbollah leaders aide killed DUBAI, Apr 9: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that he has authorised direct negotiations

Govt nominates 20 officers as District Mentors for NMBA

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 9: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has nominated 20 officers, 16 of them IAS, as District Mentors to oversee

Yudhvir Sethi holds Public Darbar to address civic issues

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 9: MLA Jammu East constituency, Yudhvir Sethi, organized a Public Darbar at the BJP office in Kachi Chawni, he

J&K BJPs new State Executive to meet on Apr 19 for first time, adopt key resolutions

Political, organizational issues on agenda Nishikant Khajuria JAMMU, Apr 9: Newly constituted State Executive Committee of the Bharatiya Janata P

Looking forward to welcoming Indian delegation for trade deal: Sergei Gor

WASHINGTON, Apr 9 : US Ambassador to India Sergei Gor on Thursday met Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and said he looked forward to welcoming

Woman police follower dismissed

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Apr 9: Police today dismissed a woman employee from service over her alleged involvement in a drug-related case

Womens Reservation Bill: A Step Towards Empowerment, Says Rajesh Kumar Patro

Mumbai, April 10: Rajesh Kumar Patro, a government lawyer, has praised the Womens Reservation Bill, calling it a significant initiative. He noted

Indian Pickleball Association Welcomes Delhi High Court Decision on Recognition

New Delhi, April 10: The Indian Pickleball Association (IPA) expressed its satisfaction on Thursday following the Delhi High Courts decision to u

Sharmila Criticizes Brother Jagan for Straying from YSRs Ideals

Vijayawada, April 10: Y.S. Sharmila Reddy, president of the Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee, targeted her brother Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, the p

Indian Government Defends Sabarmala Temple Restrictions in Supreme Court

New Delhi, April 10: The Indian government reiterated in the Supreme Court that the restrictions at the Sabarmala Temple are not based on gender

Reflections on April 4, KSU Rally

Editor, Through the columns of your esteemed newspaper, I wish to draw your attention towards the rally organised on April 4 by the Khasi Student

Melania Trump denies epstein links, rejects claims as false and defamatory

Melania Trump has denied any relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell, calling circulating cl

America Alone: How the Iran War Cracked the Western Alliance

By K C Monnappa On the morning of February 28, 2026, American and Israeli warplanes struck Iran in a coordinated surprise attack that killed Supr

Unlicensed Taxi Aggregators in Meghalaya: A Growing Crisis

By Evangeline Dkhar When Policy Exists but Enforcement fails, legality becomes a disadvantage. In Shillong, illegal business operations are unfol

Arunachal Governor Praises Armys Role in Border Development Initiatives

Itanagar, April 10: The Governor of Arunachal Pradesh, Lieutenant General (Retired) K.T. Parnaik, commended the Indian Armys contributions to the

Manipur CM Promises Strict Action Amid Rising Tensions Following Deadly Blast

Imphal, April 10: Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh reiterated his commitment to maintaining peace and stability in the state amid ri

Q4 PAT to be under pressure on Iran-U.S. war:Analysts

Profit After Tax (PAT) is expected to grow at a rate between 0.6% to 6% for the recently concluded quarter going by the reports

PM Modi to Inaugurate Indias First Refinery-Petrochemical Hub on April 21

Jaipur, April 10: Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the countrys first integrated refi

Former IAS Officer Arrested in Rajasthan Water Mission Scam

Jaipur, April 10: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has arrested former IAS officer Subodh Agarwal, who was on the run in connection with the Raja

Trump Warns Iran Over Toll On Ships Transiting Strait Of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump on Thursday warned Iran against imposing a toll for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, after Tehran agreed to

Madhya Pradesh Government Transfers Senior IAS Officers

Bhopal, April 10: The Madhya Pradesh government has executed a significant reshuffle of senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers, tran

New imaging tool promises clearer diagnoses for breast cancer

Ultrasound is widely used in breast cancer diagnosis. While it can effectively show that a lump is filled with fluid- indicating it is unlikely t

Surge in Pilgrims at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine, CEO Shares Facility Updates

Katra, April 10: The Chief Executive Officer of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, Sachin Kumar Vaishya, announced a significant increase i

Letters to the Editor April 10, 2026

Nitish Kumar To Take Oath As Rajya Sabha Member Today

Bihar Chief Minister and Janata Dal (United) chief Nitish Kumar will take oath as a member of the Rajya Sabha today.

Tripura CM Predicts Defeat for Tipra Motha Party in Upcoming Elections

Agartala, April 10: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has asserted that the Tipra Motha Party (TMP) is destined to lose in the upcoming elections

Direct Talks Between Israel and Lebanon Expected Soon, Netanyahu Directs Initiation

New Delhi, April 10: Amid escalating military attacks and violations of ceasefire in Lebanon, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has indic

Nitish Kumar to Take Oath as Rajya Sabha Member on April 10, Set to Resign as Chief Minister

New Delhi, April 10: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is set to take the oath as a member of the Rajya Sabha today. This move is seen as a signa

Central Government Eases Wheat Procurement Rules for Rajasthan Farmers Affected by Unseasonal Rain

Jaipur, April 10: In a significant move to support farmers impacted by unseasonal rains, hailstorms, and adverse weather, the central government

Afrika Bambaataa, hip-hop pioneer and Zulu Nation founder, dies at 67: Cause of death revealed

Afrika Bambaataa, a pioneering DJ, rapper, and producer credited as one of hip-hops founding figures, has died at the age of 67 in Pennsylvania.B

Rajasthan ACB arrests retired IAS officer Subodh Agarwal in Jal Jeevan Mission scam

The Anti-Corruption Bureaus investigation into the alleged JJM scam, which began in 2024, has led to the arrest of 10 accused, while three others

Army contingent departs for Egypt for joint special forces exercise

An Indian Army special forces contingent has arrived in Egypt for the fourth edition of the joint exercise 'Cyclone-IV'. This collaboration, runn

Assam CM Criticizes Congress for Political Exploitation of Singer Jubin Nautiyal

Guwahati, April 10: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched a sharp attack on the Congress party, accusing it of dragging popular singe

Israeli PM Netanyahu's Corruption Trial To Resume On April 12

Benjamin Netanyahu, who has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing in the three court cases, is the first sitting Israeli prime minister to stand trial

Karnataka Police Issue Red Corner Notice for Two Fugitives

Mangalore, April 10: The Police Commissioner of Mangalore has issued a Red Corner Notice against two fugitives currently hiding abroad. The notic

Madhya Pradesh Government Cracks Down on LPG Black Market, Promotes PNG Adoption

Bhopal, April 10: The Madhya Pradesh government has launched a stringent campaign against the black market and hoarding of LPG cylinders under th

Binge And Bash Sealed For Cake Infested With Insects

In a video, though insects were not seen inside the cake, the refrigerator in which the cakes were stored was in a pathetic condition.

Mukul Chaudharys Stellar Performance Leads LSG to Victory Over KKR in IPL 2026

Kolkata, April 10: In a thrilling match at Eden Gardens, the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) triumphed over the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by three w

HC pulls up NHAI official over misleading affidavit

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 9: The High Court of Meghalaya on Thursday expressed dissatisfaction with an affidavit filed by NHAI Project Dire

Misunderstood: Iyer's Sister Shresta Deletes IPL Video After Receiving Hate

Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer's sister, Shresta, who is a professional dancer and choreographer, recently received a lot of hate on social me

Appeal to declare Agri Emergency over ASF outbreak

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 9: The Federation of Piggery Farmers Meghalaya (FPFM) has urged the state government to declare African Swine Fev

Chandrayaan-2 data reveals water buried on Moon for billions of years is stable: International study

A new international study reveals lunar water ice deposits in permanently shadowed regions are more stable than previously thought, with 74% of t

Ayush Badoni Makes IPL History with Half-Century Against KKR

New Delhi, April 10: Ayush Badoni of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) made headlines in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 by scoring a half-century

GSWSS Phase-III nears completion

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 9: After 17 years of delays, water has finally reached the treatment plant under Phase 3 of the Greater Shillong

Muster roll workers suspend stir after talks with Conrad

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 9: The All Jaintia Muster Roll Workers and Labour Union on Thursday suspended its proposed sit-in protest at Motp

HITO opposes 66-acre land lease for Taj Resort near Umiam Lake

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 9: The Hynniewtrep Integrated Territorial Organization (HITO) has voiced strong opposition to the state governmen

Sonu Nigam Reminisces with Arijit Singh After 15 Years

Mumbai, April 10: Renowned singer Sonu Nigam recently took to social media to share a nostalgic video featuring moments spent with Arijit Singh.

Making scholarships integral to Indias academic culture

Scholarships sit at the intersection of equity, quality, and growth. They influence who and how many enter higher education, and who persists

Homeless man caught during car theft bid

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 9: A 32-year-old homeless man, identified as Bansuklang Kharsyntiew, was apprehended on Thursday while allegedly

Telangana's Urban Boom Is Racing Ahead Of India By A Decade

Bihar remains at the bottom of the urbanisation list, with merely 12.52 per cent of its population staying in urban centres, followed by Odisha w

Quote of the day by Henry Ford: 'Those who never make mistakes work for...' Life lessons on success, hard work and learning by revolutionary American industrialist

Quote of the day by Henry Ford focuses on mistakes, learning, and progress. The quote shares lessons from Henry Ford, an American industrialist w

Seminar on cross-border security in NE

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 9: The Meghalaya chapter of the Forum For Awareness Of National Security (FANS) hosted a seminar on Cross-border

Bihar Government Mandates SDO Approval for Wedding Ceremonies Amid LPG Concerns

Patna, April 10: In response to the ongoing global petroleum crisis and rising concerns over LPG availability, the Bihar government issued a sign

Meitei Groups Seek Action After Attack On BSF Soldier's House Kills 2 Children

The Meitei civil society organisations demanded that all Kuki insurgent groups be disarmed before any peace negotiations are started, and called

Farming gains ground in EJH as locals look beyond coal

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 9: With the ban on illegal coal mining by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) continuing to impact livelihoods in E

Acting Syiem of Hima Langrin sacked hours before annual resource auction

From Our Correspondent MAWKYRWAT, April 9: In an unprecedented move, the Acting Syiem of Hima Langrin, Bryllyenhenry Syiemiong, was removed from

Central Ministers Inspect Bengaluru-Mysuru Rail Line, Announce Upgradation of Mandya Station

Bengaluru, April 10: Central Heavy Industries and Steel Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy and Railways Minister V. Somanna conducted a joint inspection o

Nari Shakti, Indias defining reform for the next decade

Over the next five years, India must invest in preparing women to lead not just electorally, but institutionally

Former Nepal PM KP Sharma Oli and Ex-Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak Released from Jail

Kathmandu, April 10: Former Prime Minister of Nepal, KP Sharma Oli, and ex-Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak were released from judicial custody on Thu

Putin declares ceasefire in Ukraine for Orthodox Easter

ED Conducts Raids in Kolkata, Seizes Cash and Jewelry Worth Crores

Kolkata, April 10: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) announced on Thursday that its Kolkata zonal office conducted raids at eight locations across

550-cr. bank scam: CBI registers FIR; Haryana govt. suspends 2 IAS officers

The matter was initially examined by the State government and referred to the State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau in February for investig

Brain Rot is everywhere heres why the Internet cant stop talking about it

Brain rot, a new term for mental fatigue, is gaining attention. Excessive online content consumption, especially on social media, is linked to sh

Delhi HC directs decision on copyright plea for AI-created artistic work

The courts direction came on a petition by U.S. researcher Stephen L. Thaler, who is seeking registration of copyright in the artistic work title

Indian Railways Enhances Safety with Composite Sleepers and AI Monitoring

New Delhi, April 10: The Ministry of Railways has announced several initiatives aimed at making rail travel safer and more comfortable. According

Andhra Pradesh Government Plans Social Media Ban for Children Under 13

Amaravati, April 10: The Andhra Pradesh government is set to implement a comprehensive regulatory framework to prohibit social media usage for ch

Cherokee Proverb of the Day: When you were born, you cried and the world rejoiced a simple message about kindness, legacy, and a meaningful life

Native American Cherokee proverb teaches how to live a good life. It says people should help others and leave kindness behind. The saying has no

55-Years-Old Woman Dies After Falling In Kitchen

The deceased, Miryala Sakkubhayamma, was the wife of Narsaiah, a constable working at Khammam Town-III police station.

Bengal blues: On SIR and elections

SIR, not governance, dominates political discourse in poll-bound Bengal

Protesting contract workers clash with police inManesar

IPL 2026 | Fathers obsession triggered Mukuls fascinating journey

Nearly a decade ago, when Mukul joined the academy, he would not have imagined that there would be a bidding war for him at an IPL auction one da

BJP Criticizes Gehlot Government for Neglecting Rajasthans Development

Jaipur, April 10: In a significant press conference held at the Bharatiya Janata Partys state headquarters, key leaders including Satish Poonia,

Now I have to live with it: NATO chief Mark Rutte on viral daddy remark about Trump

Glen Powell and Barnstorm join David Weils upcoming crime drama Calamities at Prime Video

Prime Video has officially greenlit a Texas-set crime thriller created by David Weil. The series follows the aftermath of a violent drug deal tha

Police file chargesheet in Janakpuri bikers death case

New Opportunities for Bangladesh-India Relations Under Prime Minister Tariq Rahman

Dhaka, April 10: Local media reports indicate that under the leadership of Bangladeshs new Prime Minister Tariq Rahman, the country has a signifi

DDA razes 23 farmhouses, clears 83 acres in anti-encroachment drive in biodiversity park

Urgent Rescue Operation Underway for Toddler Trapped in Borewell

Bhopal, April 10: A tense rescue operation is ongoing in the village of Jhalariya, located in the Badnagar area of Ujjain district, where a three

'To be clear, I never had a relationship with Epstein or Ghislaine Maxwell: Melania Trump

High cost, low awareness keep 5-kg LPG cylinders out of migrants reach

First 5-kg cylinder costs about 1,550; refill of 550 makes it 71% costlier per kg than domestic LPG;uneven availability, documentation add to con

Drowning in Noida pit: students family alleges foul play

Putin Announces Ceasefire With Ukraine For Orthodox Easter Holidays

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a ceasefire with Ukraine for the duration of the Orthodox Easter holidays, the Kremlin said Thursday,

Mukuls Stellar Performance Secures Victory for LSG, Says Rahane

Kolkata, April 10: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) batsman Mukul Chaudharys remarkable half-century led his team to a thrilling victory against Kolkat

Quote of the day by Jack Nicklaus: 'Sometimes the biggest problem is in your head. You've got to believe you can...' - lessons on success mindset, self-belief and Confidence by The Golden Bear and five-time PGA Championships winner

Quote of the day by Jack Nicklaus: Jack Nicklaus, a golf legend, shares wisdom on confidence. He states that self-doubt is often the biggest hurd

HYDRAA Commissioner A. V. Ranganath Inspects Stormwater Drain Desilting Works

Ranganath directed officials to ensure that all blockages are removed without delay. He said that if in some places structures such as house entr

Two Police Officers Injured in Road Accident in Umaria, Madhya Pradesh

Umaria, April 10: Two police officers were seriously injured in a road accident near Bharoula village on National Highway-43 in Umaria district,

The Simple living in Kurma Gramam village

Nestled amidst the scenic hills of Hiramandalam in Andhra Pradesh, Kurma Gramam is a tiny hamlet, spread across 60 acres and inhabited by 17 fami

Mumbais New 400 kV Transmission Line Enhances Power Supply Stability

Mumbai, April 10: Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Company Limited (MSETCL) successfully launched its ambitious 400 kV Babaleshwar-Kudu