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J&K UT Athletics Cship on Dec 20,21

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 15: The J&K Amateur Athletics Association will organize the 23rd J&K UT Athletics Championships-2025 at

SOG jawan martyred, two injured in Majalta encounter

Terrorist injured, operation on Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 15: A Special Operations Group (SOG) jawan was martyred and a terrorist believ

Omar wants key institutions restored to elected Govt

INDIA bloc has nothing to do with vote theft Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Dec 15 :Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today said the issue of key i

Govt Plans To Develop 4-Lane Roads Under HAM On Stretches

Sources said that 12,000 km of roads out of 29,000 km under the R&B network through HAM is based on the National Highways model, but will not for

LS approves Rs 2504 cr for Ladakh for transfer to J&K

Hill Councils get Rs 148 cr *Kiru, JTFRP given addl grants Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Dec 15: The Lok Sabha today approved Rs 2504.46 crore as additio

500 crime against women, children cases pending in FTSCs in J&K

Irfan Tramboo Srinagar, Dec 15: Jammu and Kashmir continues to record a high backlog of cases involving crimes against women and children, with n

Trumps new world order

USs National Security Strategy-2025 Vishal Sharma The USs penchant to increasingly walk away from global engagements or engage or commit to engag

Ch Ramzan seeks reply on timeline for return of power projects to J&K

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Dec 15: Member Parliament ( Rajya Sabha) Chowdry Mohammad Ramzan today asked the Central Government when it in

Rizvis deputation to J&K extended

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 15: The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the Union Home Ministrys proposal for extending the

Lokesh Seeks Centres Support For Skill Census In AP

Lokesh also sought the support of the Union minister for the Ratan Tata Innovation Hub and the MeitY startup hub and for setting up the Centre of

Prices Up, Traders From North Pick Banana From Rayalaseema

The prices had fallen in recent days to as low as Rs 8 per kg because of poor demand in the northern state markets, where it previously fetched g

'Death to America, ICE': How FBI foiled Leftist group's NYE bombing plot, chilling details revealed

'This couldve been catastrophic': FBI details how Leftist terror group's LA bomb plot was thwarted

Chittoor Finalises Urea Distribution Plan For Rabi Season

District agricultural officer J Murali Krishna said there has been no fertilizer shortage in the district so far. He noted that domestic fertiliz

Bombay HC alarmed over toxic air; BMC details compliance andfuture plans

The committee informed the court that inspections since December 6 at several locationsin Mumbai and Navi Mumbai, including Ready Mix Concrete (R

Roy heads JKDIA

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 15: Gulshan Roy has been elected as the president of the Jammu and Kashmir Drug Inspectors Association (JKDIA)

Physically challenged girl wins hearts, inspires many

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Dec 15: Defying physical challenges and social stigma, a 12-year-old girl from Wakoora in Ganderbal district is

Nearly 50% of posts in panels on pollution control vacant

EU Imposes Sanctions On Oil Traders With Links To Russia's Shipping Network

The European Union adopted fresh sanctions against Russian oil interests on Monday, targeting traders Murtaza Lakhani and Etibar Eyyub for helpin

Car parked at home, FASTag deducts toll

Trump accounts vs IRAs and 529s: Which tax-advantaged plan really wins for your family?

Trump accounts explained: A new savings option called Trump accounts is emerging for children's future. These accounts, described as an 'IRA for

Fifty years ago | Plan to develop managerial talent in public sector

Postal Ballot Breaks Tie For Sarpanch Poll In Nirmal

Election officials opened the postal ballots to break the tie and found a single vote, which was cast in favour of Sriveda, leading to her electi

Brawl Over Auto Parking Ends Up In Innocents Murder

According to Tolichowki station house officer L. Ramesh Naik, the victim Md Irfan tried to stop the quarrel between his elder brother Md Adnan an

A hundred years ago | Empire leprosy relief

Draft rolls for 5 states, Union Territories to come out today

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Army celebrates Vijay Diwas, hails indigenous technology

The Defence Ministry said the celebrations highlighted the Indian Armys steady transformation into a modern, innovative and self-reliant force

Key city-based Ponzi scheme scam accused traced to Delhi

Pearlvine International is believed to have collected Rs 1,575 crore from unsuspecting investors between 2018 and March 2023 By Our Reporter SHIL

Finance firm head burns man alive to fake own death for Rs 1 crore insurance payout

City grapples with water crisis as PHE shutdown continues

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 15: Residents of Shillong are grappling with severe frustration as the Public Health Engineering (PHE) Department e

Deficit teachers demand DA parity, threaten protest

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 15: The Khasi Jaintia Deficit School Teachers Association (KJDSTA) has warned of democratic protests if the Meghala

Demand for NEHU Pro-VCs resignation gathers steam

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 15: Four major stakeholders of North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU)the NEHU Students Union (NEHUSU), NEHU Teachers

Very Good Talks With Zelensky, Ukraine Deal Closer Than Ever: Trump

US President Donald Trump said Monday that a deal to end Russia's war in Ukraine was closer than ever, after he spoke to Ukrainian counterpart Vo

Relief for state visitors in Delhi: CM lays base for Meghalaya House annexe

From CK Nayak NEW DELHI, Dec 15: The perennial problem of temporary accommodation for people from Meghalaya in the national capital is likely to

Stock market today: S&P 500, Dow, Nasdaq dip as AI stocks fall ahead of key economic data Broadcom and Oracle lead losses

US stock market today: US stocks dipped on Monday as AI-focused companies like Broadcom and Oracle experienced significant losses, leading invest

Uttam Orders Probe Into Chemical Waste In Krishna River At Mattapally

Chemical waste floating in the river near the Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple at Mattapally emitted a foul smell, causing inconvenience to dev

Independent, Rebel Sarpanches Begin Joining Congress In Adilabad

Candidates who contested as Independents or rebels after being denied party support and were subsequently elected are now joining the Congress.

Goa HC orderssuomotu PIL over illegal nightclubs afterArporafire kills 25

The court has called for coordinated response across local bodies, appointed amicus curiae to map violations statewide. It issued the order while

How illicit cultivation of cannabis has left the verdant hills of Kandhamal in the weeds

UK Defence Chief Says Whole Nation Must Ready To Fight Amid Russia Threat

The new head of Britain's armed forces warned on Monday that more Britons will need to be ready to fight for their country due to an increasingly

Infra, AC firms eye gains from Indias data centre investment boom

Major Indian companies like Larsen & Toubro, LG Electronics India, Voltas, and Blue Star are set to benefit from a surge in data centre investmen

Havoc at IGI: 228 flights cancelled, 800 delayed

Medico With Foreign MBBS Degree Seeks PG Quota

The petitioner questioned the validity of Rule VIII of the Telangana Medical Colleges (Admission into Post Graduate Medical Courses) Rules, 2021,

Drinking 34 cups of coffee a day may help you live longer, study finds

A new study links daily coffee drinking to longer life. Researchers found that moderate coffee intake may slow aging at the cell level. Drinking

IndiGo flight at Sgr Airport by-and-large normalised

Srinagar, Dec 15:Flight cancellations at Srinagar Airport by IndiGo have largely normalised, airport officials said on Monday, noting that the ai

Filmfare OTT Awards 2025 list of winners: Jaideep Ahlawat, Ananya Panday, Vikrant Massey, Sanya Malhotra win top acting honours; Black Warrant named Best Series

Here's the complete list of the winners of Filmfare OTT Awards 2025. Jaideep Ahlawat won Best Actor for Paatal Lok, while Ananya Panday was named

Neptune's 15-year emotional cycle is coming to an end - what this shift means for your zodiac sign

Neptunes retrograde in Pisces is coming to a conclusion, marking the end of a nearly 15-year astrological cycle. Regarded as the planet of dreams

WATCH: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar pulls down woman's hijab at event; Opposition slams 'vile act'

As the incident unfolded, some people could be seen laughing, while Bihar's Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary appeared to try to stop Kumar.

Arrange CAT Jammu premises in a month: SC to Centre, J&K

New Delhi, Dec 15:The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Centre and the Jammu and Kashmir administration to arrange suitable premises within a mon

GHMC: Moula Ali Flyover to Get Speed-Breakers

Police officials were attempting to set up preventive measures since then.

34 pc power deficits loom in J&K, Ladakh amid cold wave

Srinagar, Dec 15:Amid persistent cold temperatures, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh is likely to witness a power deficit of more than 34 percent in

NHPC runs 6 hydropower projects in J&K

Pakal Dul nearing completion, Ratle 26 pc ready New Delhi, Dec 15:NHPC Limited is currently operating six hydropower projects in Jammu and Kashmi

Centre pushes green, eco-tourism in J&K

New Delhi, Dec 15:The Union Ministry of Tourism has implemented a series of targeted initiatives in Jammu and Kashmir to advance green and eco-to

Crypto market crash reason: Why Bitcoin price (BTC USD), Ethereum, XRP are down today

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP crash: Crypto markets experienced a sharp downturn on Monday, disappointing hopes for a year-end rally. Bitcoin, Ethereum,

J&K unemployment rises above national average

New Delhi, Dec 15:Jammu and Kashmirs unemployment rate for July-September 2025 stood at 6.1 percentexceeding the national average of 5.2 percent,

Fog adds to woes as Delhi air stays severe for 3rd day

Thrikkakara municipality sees two contenders for chairperson post

Politicians Unite in Opposition to GHMC Ward Boundaries

Khairatabad MLA Danam Nagender found fault with Mayor G. Vijayalakshmi for not communicating the details with corporators.

Stranger Things 5 Volume 2 trailer reveals final battle details ahead of Christmas release

Stranger Things 5 Volume 2 trailer confirms the next stage of the final season. The footage shows Eleven, Will, and the Hawkins group preparing t

Nov wholesale prices remain in deflation zone for second month

Wholesale prices stayed in deflation for November, falling 0.3 percent. This marks the second month of deflation. Food articles, mineral oils, cr

In Kochi Corporation, Palluruthy is LDFs only bright spot

The front performed relatively better in certain pockets and far worse in others across the four CPI(M) area committee limits within the civic bo

Stone Laid for Two 800 Crore Units at IFFCO Kisan SEZ in Nellore

He thanked Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu for the recent AP Cabinet meeting clearing the establishment of industries in the 2,700-acre IFFCO

John Cenas cancer diagnosis: What we know after the WWE icons emotional final match

WWE star John Cena shared his battle with skin cancer. He had cancerous spots removed from his chest and shoulder. Cena's experience highlights t

TDP flags cost-sharing in 'VB-G Ram G' bill

Telugu Desam Party, an NDA ally, voices worry about the VB-G Ram G Bill. The proposed 60:40 fund sharing for the rural employment scheme places a

A broad-based development model

A balanced development strategy, integrating rapid industrialisation with strong social welfare and sustainability initiatives, has positioned T.

Aspiring Pilgrims Advised to Complete Haj 2026 Registration by Jan 15

Saudi government sets Jan 15 as deadline for registration; March 20 for visa issuance

US trade deal in final lap: Commerce secretary Rajesh Agrawal

India and the US are nearing a framework trade deal. Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal stated that further formal discussions may not be needed.

PIL on Vertex Nala Land Grab

The PIL also complained about the inaction of the authorities in preventing and removing encroachments and illegal constructions over the surplus

Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha adjourned over Congress rally slogans against PM

Parliamentary proceedings in the Lok Sabha were disrupted on Monday. The House was adjourned twice due to protests. Union Minister Kiran Rijiju d

Lok Sabha tables bills on nuclear, higher education revamp, repeal of 71 laws

India is set to modernize its nuclear energy sector with a new bill. Another bill aims to streamline higher education regulation. Additionally, 7

New jobs bill sparks row over funding, Gandhi name

A new bill, VB-G RAM G, is set to replace MGNREGA in Parliament. It promises 125 days of wage employment for rural households. The scheme will be

Graded N-liability limits likely as SHANTI Bill opens door to private companies

India is opening its nuclear energy sector to private companies with the new SHANTI Bill. The bill proposes graded liability limits for operators

Cheetah hair ties suspect vehicle to Gwalior cub hit-and-run probe

Defence panel proposes vendor benchmarks, phasing local content

India's defence procurement rules are set for major changes. The government is looking at a gradual increase in local content requirements for de

Opposition seeks ballot papers, CJI in CEC selection panel

Rajya Sabha members debated election reforms. Opposition MPs questioned Electronic Voting Machine integrity and the Election Commission's imparti

G RAM G to replace NREGA, guarantee 125 days of work

NMC Directs Medical Colleges to Monitor Prescription Practices, Stress Legible, Clear Handwriting

The commission said the importance of clear handwriting in prescriptions must be included and reinforced in the medical curriculum of all institu

RIL's new AI arm, Reliance Intelligence, begins operations

Incorporated in September 2025, Reliance Intelligence is a wholly owned unit of RIL housing its AI partnerships with global technology firms such

Congress sacks leader over comments on Kharge and Rahul Gandhi

Congress has expelled Odisha leader Mohammed Moquim. This action follows his letter to Sonia Gandhi. Moquim had called for a major party restruct

Rob Reiners Son Nick Arrested After Director and His Wife Found Dead at Their Los Angeles Home

Police Chief Jim McDonnell said he is being held on $4 million bail.

Bareilly: BLO dies due to 'work pressure'; admin says death 'natural'

A 58-year-old booth-level officer in Bareilly allegedly died of a heart attack due to work pressure from the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of

Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam moves Madras High Court to take back its elephants

Justice V. Lakshminarayanan directs Principal Chief Conservator of Forests-cum-Chief Wildlife Warden to inspect a 2.94 acre facility created by t

Man Who Tried to Assassinate Trump at Golf Course Requests Attorney for Sentencing

Prosecutors said Routh, 59, spent weeks plotting to kill Trump before aiming a rifle through shrubbery as the then-Republican presidential candid

No Helmet, No Petrol Campaign: 700 Bikes Join Rally in Tirupati

Wearing a helmet could save lives even in serious accidents, he said, and stressed that helmets should be worn not due to fear of penalties, but

J&K admin terminates services of 103 fire dept appointees

Jammu and Kashmir administration has terminated 103 appointees in the Fire and Emergency Services Department. An inquiry and ACB investigation fo

N95 masks, hydration support given to traffic police personnel

PCC delegation in New Delhi to discuss preparations for 2026 Assembly poll

China steps up price war checks as cars keep getting cheaper

State administration for market regulation announced proposed guidelines late Friday, including measures that would prevent manufacturers from pr

Goa nightclub fire: When will Luthra brothers be brought to Delhi? Know what charges will they face in India

Luthra Brothers, the owner of the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in North Goa will be deported from Thailand on Tuesday. Officials from the centra

Putin signs law ratifying RELOS with India

Russian President Vladimir Putin has ratified a key agreement with India. This pact allows military formations, warships, and aircraft to be sent