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Venezuela invasion: Maduros case will revive legal debate over immunity

When deposed Venezuelan leader Nicols Maduro makes his first appearance in a New York courtroom Monday to face US drug charges, he will likely fo

Critics Choice Award 2026: 16-year-old Owen Cooper bags Best Supporting Actor for Adolescence

Last year, Cooper made history at the Emmy Awards by becoming the youngest male actor to win an acting award.

China's services growth hits 6-month low in December, shows private PMI

Chinas services sector grew at its slowest pace in six months in December, with the RatingDog China General Services PMI slipping to 52.0 from 52

Trump says Iran will 'get hit very hard' if protesters killed

President Donald Trump warned Iran on Sunday that it would get hit very hard by the United States if more protesters die during demonstrations th

India News Live Updates: IndiGo temporarily suspends operations in Leh due to heavy snowfall

U.S.-Venezuela tensions LIVE: Venezuela acting President holds first cabinet; Maduro to appear before U.S. court

U.S. President Donald Trump warned that she may have to pay a bigger price than Maduro if she does not cooperate with the United States

At Least 40 Killed in US Strike on Venezuela

Earlier, US President Donald Trump said that the operation resulted in only a few injuries and no fatalities on the US side

China says it cannot accept countries acting as 'world judge' after US captures Maduro

China said it does not accept any country acting as the worlds judge or police after the United States captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Madu

Dhurandhar box office collection day 31: Ranveer Singh BEATS Yash's KGF Chapter 2, enters top 5 highest grossing Indian films of all time, earns...

The dominance of Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar continue even in it's fifth week, and now the film has joined the elite club of highest-grossing Indi

Trump says that Ukraine didn't target Putin residence in a drone strike as Kremlin claims

US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that US national security officials have concluded Ukraine did not target a residence of Russian Preside

Will Pay a Big Price: Trump Threatens Venezuela VP Delcy Rodriguez

Trump administration says it is willing to work with the remainder of Maduro's government as long as Washington's goals are met

ICICI Prudential Life stock above key averages; technical setup signals further upside

BIG boost for Uttar Pradesh: LDA to provide 12.5 hectares of land for Lucknow metro's East-West corridor, here's all you need to know

The land identified for this purpose includes about 6 hectares in sector-K of the Basant Kunj scheme and nearly 6.5 hectares of land currently us

Gold, silver prices may cool off

To summarise, both gold and silver are in an overbought zone, warranting a cool off in the near term

Trump threatens military operation against Colombia, after Venezuela raid

US President Donald Trump on Sunday threatened possible military action against Colombia, saying such an operation sounds good to me. Speaking to

Inside IIM Bangalores startup incubation journey: learning to teach its craft

In the shelter of a green campus at IIM Bangalore, NSRCEL has spent years learning how to guide young ideas while figuring out how to evolve itse

Morning Digest: India not on Trumps list of nations whose immigrants receive welfare; Venezuelas Maduro to appear in U.S. court, and more

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North Korea says latest missile tests involves hypersonic weapons system

North Korea said leader Kim Jong Un observed test flights of hypersonic missiles and stressed the need to strengthen the countrys nuclear deterre

What Is Monroe Doctrine? 200-Year-Old US Foreign Policy Trump Cited

Articulated in Monroe's 1823 address to Congress, Monroe Doctrine was intended to ward off European colonisation or other interference in indepen

Trump warns Venezuela VP Delcy Rodriguez of big price over Maduro issue

Speaking to The Atlantic, Trumps remarks marked a shift from his earlier comments suggesting Rodrguez was willing to cooperate after talks with S

Saudi-Backed Forces Retake Yemens Hadramout After Days of Airstrikes

Tensions rose after the STC moved last month into the governorates of Hadramout and Mahra and seized an oil-rich region

Rubio says US won't govern Venezuela but will press for changes through oil blockade

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the United States does not plan to govern Venezuela day to day and will limit its role to enforcing an exi

Trumps Venezuela oil revival plan is a $100 billion gamble

Reviving Venezuelas oil industry under a US-led plan would take years and cost more than $100 billion, analysts said, as decades of underinvestme

Rubio Walks Back Trumps Claim That U.S. Will Run Venezuela

Rubio offered a more nuanced take, saying the U.S. would continue to enforce an oil quarantine that was already in place on sanctioned tankers

Amorim satisfied with United fight at Leeds

London, Jan 4: Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim struck a measured yet revealing tone after his side battled to a 1-1 draw against Leeds Uni

Garcia shrugs off hostile Espanyol return in derby win

LA LIGA Barcelona, Jan 4: Goalkeeper Joan Garca shrugged off the jeers and vitriol in his return to Espanyol and Barcelona teammate Fermn Lpez se

Assam hit by 5.1 magnitude earthquake

A 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck central Assam early Monday, with no immediate reports of injuries or damage. The quake was recorded at 4.17 am

Sulc double fires Lyon past Monaco

Ligue 1 Paris, Jan 4: Midfielder Pavel Sulc kept his scoring run going with two goals as fifth-placed Lyon won at struggling Monaco 3-1 in Ligue

Gasperinis homecoming heartbreak: Roma lose to Atalanta

Serie A Milan, Jan 4: Gian Piero Gasperinis return to Bergamo ended in defeat as his Roma lost at Atalanta 1-0 in Serie A. Giorgio Scalvini claim

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

Exports of AYUSH and herbal products rose by 6.11 per cent, increasing from USD 649.2 million in 2023-24 to USD 688.89 million in 2024-25, reflec

US sanctions policy to determine Venezuela's oil production outlook, Goldman says

Goldman Sachs said Venezuelas oil outlook this year hinges on how U.S. sanctions policy evolves after the United States removed President Nicolas

Uses of systematic investment, transfer plans

Both these are methods of investment and not an investment product per se; understanding the nuances of the two concepts would help you to deploy

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

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

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

Communal tension hits Nepal towns near border with India

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

A Guru unnerved by oppression and tyranny

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

Guru Gobind Singh Jis Resistance to Tyranny and Vision for Justice

Dr Harmeet Singh harmeetjnu@gmail.com Guru Gobind Singh was a strong moral force during the time when power was often used for fear and faith to

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

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

Maduro to appear before U.S. judge on January 5; his case revives a legal debate over foreign leaders immunity

When the deposed leader appears in a New York courtroom, hell be following follow a path taken Panamas Manuel Noriega, another strongman who was

AIADMK calls for safety audit of medicines in Puducherry

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

Fresh snowfall in Gulmarg, Bhaderwah valley; temp dips

Fog hits 8 flights at Jammu Airport Gopal Sharma/Fayaz Bukhari JAMMU/SRINAGAR, Jan 4: After sunny weather during the day, Gulmarg, its adjoining

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

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

Beyond the Inner Line : Safeguarding indigenous futures in Meghalaya

Editor, Meghalaya, known for its pristine beauty and distinct tribal culture is also a state grappling with deep-seated anxieties over its demogr

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

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

Denmark PM Frederiksen urges Trump to stop threats to take over Greenland

The Arctic islands strategic position between Europe and North America makes it a key site for the U.S. ballistic missile defence system

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