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Dhurandhar becomes first Hindi film to cross Rs 800 crore mark

The Ranveer Singh starrer spy-action thriller Dhurandhar has scripted history by becoming the first Hindi film to cross the Rs 800 crore mark in

Leonardo questions if audience still has appetite for cinema

Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio says he is unsure if the audience still has the same appetite for cinema halls amid the surge of streamers and w

Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani spotted at a studio, in Mumbai

Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani spotted at a studio, in Mumbai, on Sunday. (PTI)

Varun Dhawan, Ahan Shetty jam on Ghar Kab Aaoge with Indian soilders

Ever since the makers of Border 2 released the Ghar Kab Aaoge track from the film, it has been receiving a lot of love from music lovers. Not jus

Fans mob Allu Arjun, his wife

A casual outing in the evening turned into a chaotic situation for Telugu star Allu Arjun and his wife, Sneha Reddy, after the couple was mobbed

Secondary grade teachers form human chain to demand equal pay for equal work on 10th day of protest

As schools reopen on Monday, the teachers are resolute in continuing the protest

Schemes on cards to give women more financial muscle; announcements likely in Budget 2026

Customised credit cards, loan products and women-focused insurance plans may be key announcements as the government is looking to build on the me

Trump warns rivals after Maduros capture

Washington, Jan 4: US President Donald Trump said the arrest of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro should serve as a warning to adversaries, declar

Act of war, says New York Mayor Mamdani

New York, Jan 4: New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has condemned the US action on Venezuela, stating that the attack on any sovereign nation is

Trump wants to play regional strongman, says Kamala Harris

Washington, Jan 4: Former US Vice President Kamala Harris has strongly criticised President Donald Trumps actions in Venezuela, calling them unla

Small plane crash at Cape Cod airport leaves pilot dead

National Transportation Safety Board said in a statement that the aircraft was a Cessna 172N and that it will investigate the crash

Dhaka police bans public gatherings near Yunus residence, Secretariat

Dhaka, Jan 4: The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has imposed a ban on all types of public gatherings in key areas in Bangladeshs capital, includ

Three held in connection with death of Hindu bizman in Bdesh

Dhaka, Jan 4: Three persons were arrested on Sunday in the case of hacking and burning to death a Hindu businessman in Shariatpur district of Ban

Nepal ex-PM clarifies to panel on use of force during Gen Z protests

Kathmandu, Jan 4: Nepals ousted prime minister KP Sharma Oli on Sunday sent a formal reply to a letter from a probe commission seeking clarificat

A Guru unnerved by oppression and tyranny

Making strong efforts to host 2036 Olympics: PM Modi

VARANASI, Jan 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today asserted that India is preparing with full strength to host the 2036 Olympic Games, and decla

Dr Jitendra announces relaxation of 3-year eligibility for deep-tech StartUp loans

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Jan 4 : Marking the 41st Foundation Day of the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) under t

Somnath Swabhiman Parv A 1000 Years of Unbroken Faith (1026-2026)

Narendra Modi pibjammu@gmail.com Somnath Swabhiman Parv A 1000 Years of Unbroken Faith (1026-2026) Somnathhearing this word instils a sense of p

LG flags off group of youth from South Kashmir for exposure tour

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 4: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today flagged off a group of 25 youth from various districts of South Kashm

CM greets people on Guru Gobind Singh Jis Jayanti

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 4: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today extended warm greetings to the Sikh community and all those celebrating

Students suffer as KU staff postings based on convenience, not academics

Suhail Bhat SRINAGAR, Jan 4: The University of Kashmir is making posting of its staff, not on academic or administrative requirements but alleged

BJP chalks roadmap for inclusive growth in party meets of Akhnoor, Samba districts

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 4: As part of its ongoing efforts to reinforce party organization at the grassroot level, the Jammu & Kashmir

Health Sector registering significant improvement in J&K: Dy CM

*Surinder, Itoo inaugurate blood donation camp Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 4: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Kumar Choudhary and Minister

NMC inspection is positive step, but agitation will continue: Sangharsh Samiti

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 4: Describing the surprise inspection of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence by National Me

Idol I Part 3 Episodes 5 and 6 release date, time, schedule and how to watch online: Global streaming timings worldwide, cast, plot

Idol I Part 3 Episodes 5 and 6 release date, time, schedule and how to watch online details the Netflix release plan, time zones, episode count,

North Korea test-fires hypersonic missiles: state media

The missiles hit targets about 1,000 km (621 miles) away, over the sea east of North Korea, KCNA said

What makes mountain birds sing at dawn

What makes mountain birds sing at dawn and why are they sometimes quiet? Ecologists explain three species of the melodic African warbler bird re

Can regular intake of fast foods lead to illnesses and death?

Regular eating of fast foods, ranging from deep-fried snacks served as street food to quick-service restaurant chains, can cause serious damage t

5.1-magnitude earthquake jolts Assam: Tremors felt in Morigaon; no immediate damage reported

An earthquake of magnitude 5.1 on the Richter Scale jolted Morigaon district in Assam early Monday morning. The tremor, with its epicentre at a d

GDP data, US jobs numbers, Venezuela tensions likely to drive stock market next week

Mumbai, Jan 4: The Indian stock market is expected to stay active in the coming sessions as investors assess a combination of domestic economic s

AIADMK calls for safety audit of medicines in Puducherry

Ruhaans brilliant ton drives CAP to big win

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 4: Ruhaan Raj Kalras scintillating 121-run innings propelled Cricket Academy of Pathans (CAP) to a comp

Pratap World School Pathankot students shine in CLAT Examination

Excelsior Correspondent PATHANKOT, Jan 4: Pratap World School, Pathankot has achieved another academic milestone as its students Mehak Sharma and

J&K U-16 team shows dominance, eyes first Vijay Merchant trophy

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 4: Jammu & Kashmir Cricket Associations U-16 squad is on the verge of a historic milestone, poised to c

JKCA announces list of nominated candidates

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 4: The Jammu & Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) has officially released the list of nominated candida

Muzamil clinches Bronze at Intl Snowshoe race in Italy

Excelsior Sports Correspondent SRINAGAR, Jan 4: Jammu and Kashmirs long-distance runner Muzamil Hussain Mir brought pride to India by securing th

What is League Client down error and do desktop or mobile users face issues? League of Legends outage explained

What is League Client down error and do desktop or mobile users face issues? League of Legends players reported login failures, client crashes, a

NCR citizens seek UNESCO Protected Biosphere Reserve tag for Aravallis

The participants also demanded that all construction and mining activities and coal-fired power plants not adhering to international clean emissi

310 persons from Poonch operating from Pak, PoJK; trying to fan trouble

All identified, properties to be attached Working to facilitate intrusion bids, radicalization Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Jan 4: Police and Intelligen

NMC surprise inspection exposes major lapses at SMVD Institute of Medical Excellence

Deficiencies in infrastructure, bed strength, patient load Nishikant Khajuria JAMMU, Jan 4: The surprise inspection conducted by a team of the Na

Unregulated colonies flourish as RERA falters in rural J&K

Single Window system needed to streamline process Lack of layout approval mechanism derails compliance Mohinder Verma JAMMU, Jan 4: The implement

Teachers, students from Chinese universities take part in Hindi Diwas event in Beijing

BEIJING, Jan 4 : Teachers and students from several Beijing-based Chinese universities have participated in Vishwa Hindi Diwas 2026 celebrations

Mark II, AMCA set to surpass previous milestones

BENGALURU, Jan 4 : Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh on Sunday highlighted Indias ambitious next-generation fighter programmes, Tejas Mark II an

Khattar arrives on 2 days visit of J&K, lays foundation stone of dam works of Rattle Project

Urges engineers to complete project in time bound manner Avtar Bhat JAMMU, Jan 4: Union Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, Manohar La

AYUSH gets recognition in Indias free trade pacts with Oman, New Zealand

NEW DELHI, Jan 4: The commerce ministry on Sunday said Indias traditional medicine system AYUSH has received formal recognition in bilateral tr

Communal tension in Nepal towns near India border, police lob tear gas shells

KATHMANDU, Jan 4 : Protests over a video with alleged religious content on social media turned violent as tension flared across two places in sou

Many participate in pallankuzhi contest in Mylapore

Vincent DSouza, director of thefestival,said that concerts will be held at theKapaleeswararTemple from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. from January 8 to 11

Aggressor again

An aggressor tag is not new to the United States of America. That the US acts, de facto, as the global police, targeting those that are on its wr

Thansa the Proposal

By Prof Mahmood Alam Spearheaded by leaders such as Pradyot Debbarma, Conrad Sangma, Daniel Langthasa, and Mmhonimo Kikon, the recent political a

Trumps list of nations whose immigrants receive welfare in U.S. does not mention India

The Immigrant Welfare Recipient Rates by Country of Origin list has about 120 nations and territories, including Pakistan and Bangladesh

Bangladesh unrest Indias security and foreign policy dilemma

By R C Sharma Bangladesh is on edge, gripped by state and fundamentalist sponsored unrest since the dethroning of Sheikh Hasina and installation

League of Legends down and when will it be back up? Players and Downdetector report login issues worldwide. Here's Riot Games statement, how to fix issues and which games may be down

League of Legends down and when will it be back up became a major question on January 4 after players faced login issues. Thousands reported prob

Centre relaxes norms for start-ups to avail funds from DSIR

Union Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh announced the removal of the three-year viability criteria for deep-tech start-ups to avail

Bangladesh announce 15-member squad for T20 World Cup

Dhaka, Jan 4: Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Sunday announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Mens T20 World Cup, to be jointly hosted

Government supporters burn a US flag in Caracas, Venezuela, on Saturday

Government supporters burn a US flag in Caracas, Venezuela, on Saturday, after US President Donald Trump announced that US forces had captured Ve

Hardik will be key for Indias T20 WC campaign, feels AB de Villiers

New Delhi, Jan 4: Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers has labelled India all-rounder Hardik Pandya a big pivotal player for the Indian tea

Spin is vital to Test cricket, says Vettori

Sydney, Jan 4: Australias spin bowling coach, Daniel Vettori, has defended the sides decision to field an all-seam attack in the fifth Ashes Test

KSU alleges serious lapses in guarding international border

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 4: Amid government projecting an image of tight border management, the Khasi Students Union (KSU) has alleged serio

Root, Brook guide England to 211 for 3 before bad light stops play

ASHES | DAY 1 Sydney, Jan 4: Joe Root and Harry Brook shared a 154-run partnership to guide England to 211-3 before bad light stopped play on Day

US not to govern Venezuela, only control its oil

Washington, Jan 4: Secretary of State Marco Rubio suggested Sunday that the United States would not take a day-to-day role in governing Venezuela

Cook open to England coaching

London, Jan 4: Former England captain Alastair Cook has indicated that he would be open to working with the England mens team at some point in th

Govt plans 7km tunnel on Kedarnath route; to reduce travel time, boost safety

A 7-km twin-tube tunnel is planned to connect Chaumasi to Sonprayag, improving connectivity and safety for Kedarnath pilgrims. This project aims

Man turns up for IAS training with fake UPSC result

A Bihar youth, duped by cybercriminals, arrived at the prestigious LBSNAA in Mussoorie for IAS training, only to be stopped at the gate. He had p

Last 16 victims of Switzerland bar fire identified: police

This means all 40 victims of the blaze, which broke out at the Constellation bar early on January 1, have now been identified

MP ignored CAG report on systemic lapses

Official audits for years warned of public health risks from contaminated drinking water in Madhya Pradesh, citing over 5.45 lakh water-borne dis

NDA will increase vote share and seats in 2026 Assembly election in Puducherry, says Kishan Reddy

Indore declares Bhagirathpura waterborne outbreak epidemic; calls in special teams to contain spread

Indore health officials declared a waterborne disease outbreak in Bhagirathpura an epidemic after 10 deaths. Specialized national and state teams

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NHAI flags 424 'telecom black spots', urges TRAI to step in

NHAI has identified 424 elecom black spots totaling 1,750 km on highways and expressways, urging TRAI to direct operators to improve mobile netw

SIR lens on parents of Goans with Portuguese passports

Around 30,000 Goans surrendered Indian passports in a decade for foreign nationality, primarily Portuguese. Now, their parents, who registered bi

Govt releases 184 varieties of 25 crops to hike productivity

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan unveiled 184 new crop varieties, including 122 cereals and 22 Bt cotton, aimed at boosting produ

Delhi govt. to declare rabies notifiable disease to prevent deaths, improve surveillance

Tapovan tree felling plan brings Sena factions on the samepage against BJP

Man found dead in Connaught Place hotel; probe under way

Winter Session begins today; CAG reports, air pollution crisis likely to be debated

Goa nightclub fire victims kin seek death sentence for co-owners

With MGNREGA agitation, Cong eyes long-term drive

Congress plans a long-term sensitization campaign for MGNREGA workers, drawing inspiration from the farm laws stir. Unlike the farmer protests, t

Indian Woman Found Dead in Maryland Apartment; Ex-Boyfriend Suspect Flees to India

Police have identified her former boyfriend, Arjun Sharma, as the prime suspect

Liverpool denied at Fulham by Reed screamer, Manchester United held at Leeds

Liverpool remain in fourth place on 34 points from 20 games, 14 behind leaders Arsenal and three ahead of fifth-placed Manchester United who once

Confusion, queues, goof-ups mark 2 months of SIR in Bengal

Two months into Bengal's electoral roll revision, citizens face confusion and difficulties regaining their voting rights due to document discrepa

BJP Accuses Uddhav of Rs 3 lakh crore Corruption in BMC

The Mumbai BJP chiefs allegations came following the launch of the manifesto of Shiv Sena (UBT) and Raj Thackeray led MNS at Shiv Sena Bhavan on

DUs North campus to get its first Pink Booth at Miranda House

Congress Releases Action Plan To Revive BEST

The manifesto states that bus fares should not be increased without a public hearing and a recommendation from an independent committee.

80 Yemeni separatists killed in clashes, strikes: military official

At least 152 members of the UAE-backed STC forces were wounded and 130 were taken captive, the official said, giving a preliminary toll of casual

Cabinet expansion in Bihar after January 14

Bihar's cabinet is set for its first expansion soon after January 14. Nine new ministers are expected to be sworn in. The JD(U) will likely induc

Nitin Nabin to hold meetings with Sangh bodies

Nitin Nabin, BJP working president, will soon meet with nearly 36 organisations linked to the RSS. This initiative aims to address and resolve co

Well-oiled machine behind US Maduro operation

A covert CIA operation gathered crucial intelligence on Venezuelan President Nicols Maduro. This information facilitated a swift and precise U.S.

Uddhav Demands Cancellation Of Unopposed Elections

The former Maharashtra CM said having candidates chosen unopposed is like denying voters

UK's embattled Starmer vows to see out five-year term

Starmer, who won power in July 2024, also argued Britain should pursue further alignment with the EU single market, saying it was in the country'

Reopening Somnath: Nehru hesitated, Patel & Rajendra Prasad didn't

Somnath Temple marks 1000 years since Mahmud of Ghazni's attack. In 2026, it also celebrates 75 years since its restoration and reopening in 1951