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U.S. prioritises visas for people traveling to attend World Cup, 2028 Olympics, or to make significant investments

At the same time, the Trump administration has added new criteria for highly skilled foreign workers seeking a particular visa

U.S. expanding list of countries on travel ban to more than 30: Homeland Security Secretary Noem

As of now 19 countries are covered as part of the travel ban

Real Madrid's Alexander-Arnold out for two months with new muscle injury

Trent Alexander-Arnold had an MRI scan on December 4, which confirmed the severity of the injury and deepened Reals concerns after he was forced

Inside Delhis new Flying Trunk rooftop bar: cocktails, sushi and 360 views

Tom Brady, Shaquille O'Neal to assist World Cup draw

FIFA announced on December 3 the lineup of current and former sports stars as well as entertainers in the event at the Kennedy Center

Column | Are you a complainer?

When people take to social media to air their grievances and it does not end there

Can Karnataka retain its numero uno tag as Indias top destination for space?

Karnataka, which recently approved the Space Technology policy 2025-30, has many leading start-ups in the sector headquartered in its capital Ben

Kalikesh begins first full term as NRAI president, Pawan Singh is new secretary general

The elections were conducted by Justice (Retd) Nirmaljit Kaur, who was the returning officer

Environmental concerns in Nicobar | Green Humour by Rohan Chakravarty

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif hands over more power to Asim Munir, Field Marshal role elevated as Pakistan's FIRST ever Chief of Defence Forces

Pakistan President Zardari has approved the appointment of Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir as the country's first Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) for

Ground to air | Review of Above and Beyond by Shiv Kumar Mohanka

A factual narrative on the growth and prospects of the aviation sector in India

Salman Rushdieand his magicspace | Review of The Eleventh Hour

In his first work of fiction afterthe 2022 attack, Rushdie exploresart and mortality through fivepoignant short stories

Erigaisi defeats Anand to clinch Jerusalem Masters

After the duo drew the opening rapid games, Erigaisi struck in the first Blitz tie-break match by winning with the white pieces to take a decisiv

Review of MaudVenturas dark comedy novel, Make Me Famous

This character-driven satire of celebrity culture is the perfect weekend read

What happened to Kaylee Russell? Colorado woman, 20, found deceased after going missing

Kaylee Russell of Colorado: Twenty-year-old Kaylee Russell of Colorado, who was the subject of an intensive search, has been found deceased. Her

Called by the cult | Review of The Cost of a Promised Afterlife by Priyamvada Mehra

Mehra offers an intimate look at what happens when a godmans unchecked power takes root in a family

Column | Canine comeback

FromThe FriendtoGood Boy, this year Hollywood has put dogs at the centre of many stories

Could unregulated use of alternative medicines be causing kidney disease in Telangana?

While a scientific link is yet to be established, doctors are raising concerns about the increasing number of patients who are consuming alternat

Lifetime Achievement Award presented to T.K. Padmanabhan

Mahayutigave financial and intellectual bankruptcy: Congress

Congress State party chiefHarshwardhanSapkalaccuses the ruling alliance offailingfarm relief, jobs, and transparency; flags irregularities in loc

Norris says he won't ask Piastri to move over if needed in F1 title decider

Norris has a 12-point lead over Verstappen going into Sunday's (December 7, 2025) race, with Piastri four points further back

Arsenal extend Premier League lead, Chelsea beaten at Leeds

Liverpool needed a late Nordi Mukiele own-goal to avoid another damaging defeat at home in a 1-1 draw with Sunderland, while Aston Villa climbed

Bomb hoax forces flight diversion

Delays, cancellations & missed flights: Chaos spares none, from footballers to funeral-goers

A nationwide air travel crisis, primarily involving IndiGo, has left thousands stranded. Mumbai City FC's journey to a Super Cup semi-final was s

Sevilla stadium partially closed after fans throw objects in derby

The disciplinary committee also imposed a 45,000 euro ($52,461) fine on the club following the incident, which delayed the match for 15 minutes w

Title defence in Lucknow boosts GayatriTreesa's push back to world top 10

The two-time All England semifinalists opened 2025 in promising fashion, reaching the All England quarterfinals and then the Swiss Open semifinal

Bollywood actor Raashii Khanna during Hungama OTT India Fest 2025, in Mumbai

Bollywood actor Raashii Khanna during Hungama OTT India Fest 2025, in Mumbai, on Thursday. (PTI)

Heated Rivalry Episode 3 release time, schedule, how to watch: When will new episode drop? Here's global streaming timings, storyline, cast and characters

Heated Rivalry Episode 3 release time, schedule, how to watch is confirmed for December 5 on HBO Max. The episode continues the weekly rollout af

Putin Says Russia Will Take Donbas By Force Or Ukraine's Troops Will Withdraw

President Vladimir Putin said in an interview published on Thursday that Russia would take full control of Ukraine's Donbas region by force unles

Motor racing-Toyota to become title sponsor of Haas F1 team

The U.S.-owned team, who use Ferrari engines and also have close ties with Maranello, said they would be rebranded as TGR Haas F1 from 2026

Advanced Global Leadership Program organized by SCOPE concludes

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 4: A flagship Advanced Global Leadership Program (AGLP 2.0) organized by SCOPE was culminated here today. Atul

LG visits RVS iGlobal Corporate Office, highlights Jammus rise as emerging IT hub

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 4: The Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today visited the RVS iGlobal Corporate Office at Narwal, marking a sig

ALLEN felicitates TALLENTEX and Star Nxt achievers

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 4: To honour the students who performed exceptionally well in the ALLEN TALLENTEX and STAR NEXT examinations,

Asmita Wushu City League, District Jammu Wushu Cship begin

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 4: The three-day Asmita Wushu City League and District Jammu Wushu Championship commenced at Indoor Hal

Cake Mixing ceremony marks start of festive season at Hotel KC Residency

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 4: As the city is gearing up for the upcoming festive season and in keeping with the traditions of Yuletide, H

Mission YUVA milestone: J&K Bank empowers 10K youth towards economic self-reliance

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Dec 4: In a major step towards promoting entrepreneurship and economic self-reliance among the youth, J&K Bank

CM inaugurates projects worth Rs 75 cr in Budgam

Excelsior Correspondent BUDGAM, Dec 4: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today inaugurated and laid e-foundation stones for a series of transformative

HC refuses bail to SAD veteran Majithia, says release may hit probe

Jugal urges MoRTH to declare Samba-Udhampur road as NH

Raises issue in Parliament Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Dec 4: Member of Parliament from Jammu -Reasi Lok Sabha constituency, Jugal Kishore

Norris faces nerve-shredding three-way scrap to claim maiden title

After two weekends of self-inflicted setbacks, championship leader Norris and his McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri need an error-free event to ens

Sunil calls on LG, raises age relaxation demand for competitive exams

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 4: Leader of Opposition, Sunil Sharma today met the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha at Lok Bhawan, Jammu, to

Ravindra, Latham tons put New Zealand in command of West Indies Test

Ravindra and Latham put on 279 for the third wicket before Latham was out for 145; Ravindra followed soon after for 176

Asim Munir Becomes Pakistan's First Chief Of Defence Forces

Three elephants, including a calf, were found dead under mysterious circumstances in a privately owned forest in Vellore district on Thursday, tr

TMC suspends MLA who vowed Babri-style mosque, he stays defiant

Trinamool Congress has suspended MLA Humayun Kabir for his controversial plan to lay the foundation of a mosque on December 6, the anniversary of

HC scraps 1,600 supernumerary teachers posts in WB schools

Ambedkar-Kalaignar Fellowship launched for T.N. students at SOAS

330cr collected in 5 yrs for PUC violations: Govt

Meghalaya-na dingtang IAS cadre-na dabianio mamong jrip dongenga

SHILLONG: Adoko ILP-ko ragatna, Eight Schedule-o Khasi aro Garo kusikko napatna dabianirang chusokgija dongengon Indian Administrative Services-n

Chaparmukh-oni Jowai-ona railway line-ko rabana chanchienga

SHILLONG: Mikkang bilsio maming nengnikarang sokja ongode Assam Chaparmukh Junction-oni Meghalaya Jowai-ona railway line-ko rabana miksonge North

Gabil Daningka RMSA School-ni headmaster-ko ragalchina dabia

TURA: East Garo Hills Rongjeng-ni dingtang dingtang dolrang bakrime Gabil Daningka RMSA School-ni Headmaster-ko kamtangna simsakja aro onggija ka

Sorkari, MPSC-ni reform-ko nipilna rachaka

SHILLONG: Meghalaya Public Service Commission (MPSC) examination system-ni reforms ba niamrangko nipiltaichina molmolaniko sorkarini rachakani gi

GHADC-o tangka jakkalsretani bidingo ED, amsandianga

TURA: Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC)-o tangka jakkalsretani bidingo Enforcement Directorate (ED) Shillong Sub-Zone, mijal Bristib

At UNGA, India skips vote to stop Ukrainian kids forced relocation

Buring-bolgrimrangko ripinge rakkianina Nokmarangko mande raa

TURA: Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) aro Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) bakrime Dr. Reddys Laboratories aro World Land Trust (WLT)

Comm/Secy YSS convenes meeting to discuss Budget proposals

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 4: Commissioner/Secretary, Youth Services & Sports (YSS),Yasha Mudgal, today convened a meeting to disc

DC Baramulla reviews SBM-G Activities

BARAMULLA, Dec 4: Deputy Commissioner Baramulla, Minga Sherpa, today chaired a comprehensive review meeting on various activities being carried o

DC Ganderbal chairs monthly Revenue meeting, takes stock of progress in key revenue matters

Excelsior Correspondent GANDERBAL, Dec 04: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Jatin Kishore today chaired a comprehensive review meeting to take

Only 37 religious places belonging to minority communities operational in Pakistan: Report

ISLAMABAD, Dec 4 : A report presented before a Pakistani parliamentary panel revealed that out of 1,817 Hindu temples and Sikh gurdwaras, only 37

J&K teen Nasir Sufi to represent India at U-15 World Volleyball Cship

Excelsior Sports Correspondent SRINAGAR, Dec 4: In a remarkable sporting achievement, Nasir Aejaz Sufi, a student of a Government School Baramull

Shopian District Table Tennis Cship concludes

Excelsior Sports Correspondent SHOPIAN, Dec 4: The Shopian District Table Tennis Championship 2025 concluded after a series of exciting matches a

Chinas Xi and Frances Macron pledge cooperation on global crises and trade

BEIJING, Dec 4: China and France pledged deeper cooperation on global issues like the war in Ukraine and trade, as France prepares to take on the

Sainik School Nagrota celebrates Navy Day

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 4: Sainik School Nagrota celebrated Navy Day 2025 with a week-long series of events honouring the bravery, pro

Ashes second Test: Roots maiden century in Australian soil lifts England

Root finally checked off one of the few milestones missing from his impressive cricket CV with an unbeaten 135 on December 4

Fifty years ago | Non-life cover to the poor: GIC scheme

Russian Presidents visit turns parts of city into a fortress

President Putin's visit to New Delhi has transformed key areas into a heavily fortified zone, mirroring G20 security measures. His custom-built A

Pluribus Episode 6 release time and schedule: When will new episode drop? Here's global streaming timings, how to watch

Pluribus Episode 6 release time and schedule guide explains when the new chapter of the Apple TV series will stream across regions. The episode m

Restore Historic Qila Darhal

Qila Darhal is not merely an architectural relic tucked away in the rugged folds of the Pir Panjal-it is a living manuscript of Jammu and Kashmir

DB slams UT for abuse of process in Dental Assistant recruitment

*Orders compensation to ousted merit candidates Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 4: In a stinging indictment of the Jammu & Kashmir administrat

Putins alleged daughter says shes really sorry for the Ukraine war before being escorted away by a bodyguardwatch video

Luiza Rozova, believed to be Vladimir Putin's daughter, has apologized for the war in Ukraine. A Ukrainian journalist confronted her in Paris. Th

NGT takes suo motu cognizance of climate crisis in Ladakh UT

Tourism boom, urbanization affecting fragile ecology *3 Union Ministries among 8 bodies issued notices Mohinder Verma JAMMU, Dec 4: In a signific

JeM recruits 5000 women to radicalize them

Azhars sister Sadia leading drive NEW DELHI, Dec 4: Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) has recruited over 5,000 women in its newly-launched wing, Jamaat ul M

Transforming Indias Labour Landscape: Labour Codes for a Vikshit Bharat.

pibjammu@gmail.com Dr Pradeep Kumar Jena In a landmark development, Government of India has implemented four Labour Codes with effect from 21st N

India, Russian customs sign protocol for exchange of pre-arrival info on goods, vehicles

NEW DELHI, Dec 4: Customs authorities of India and Russia on Thursday signed a protocol for cooperation on pre-arrival information exchange in re

3 of marriage party killed in Bani mishap

Excelsior Correspondent KATHUA, Dec 4: In a tragic and unfortunate accident, three persons of a marriage party were killed and two others were in

Defence ministers of India, Russia hold crucial talks ahead of summit

NEW DELHI, Dec 4 : India and Russia on Thursday resolved to expand their bilateral defence cooperation with New Delhi showing its keen interest i

District Udhampur Taekwondo Cship on Dec 8, 9

Excelsior Sports Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Dec 4: The Taekwondo Association of District Udhampur will host the 15th District Udhampur Taekwondo Cha

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Asim Munir Becomes Pakistan's First Chief Of Defence Staff

Three elephants, including a calf, were found dead under mysterious circumstances in a privately owned forest in Vellore district on Thursday, tr

Telangana HC Refuses To Postpone APP Exam

The matter came up before the bench comprising Justice P. Sam Koshy and Justice Suddala Chalapathi Rao.

Loudspeakers not integral to practising religion: HC

Will Donald Trump pardon Brian Cole and why it took 5 years to catch Jan 6 pipe bomber? Case details, arrest timeline and online claims

Will Donald Trump pardon Brian Cole and why it took 5 years to catch Jan 6 pipe bomber is a major topic online after the arrest of Brian Cole Jr

Telangana High Court Reserves Orders On Y. Srilakshmis Plea To Quash CBI Case

The CBI submitted that Pratap Reddy had invested approximately Rs 68 crore in companies linked to Jagan Mohan Reddy as a quid pro quo for these f

States must replace BLOs finding SIR work difficult: SC

Telangana HC Spikes Writ, State Says It Targets Collectors

A division bench comprising Justice P. Sam Koshy and Justice Suddala Chalapathi Rao expressed strong disapproval of the petitioners decision to i

Telangana HC Rejects Pleas On Panchayat Poll Quota Rules

The petitioners contended that the authorities relied on outdated 2011 Census data without taking into consideration the reorganisation and bifur

Parl panel on bill to decriminalise politics to reach out to oppn

Total War: Medieval 3 confirmed after 19 years; when will Creative Assemblys medieval sandbox finally launch?

Total War: Medieval 3: Creative Assembly has revealed Total War: Medieval 3. This strategy game returns to Europe after almost twenty years. The

November Was Driest Month For AP

The Alluri Sitarama Raju district recorded the highest deficit with 98 per cent. It recorded 0.9mm against the normal fall of 40.3.

ADR: SIR failed to weed out 5L duplicate voters in Bihar