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Morning Digest: Indian officials deny Bangladeshs claim on Hadi killers fleeing to Meghalaya; Trump says Ukraine deal closer but no talks breakthrough, and more

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Gold, silver prices today, December 29: Check city-wise rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata and more

On December 29, 2025, gold prices in India range from Rs 14,121 per 1 gram for 24K gold and Rs 12,944 per 1 gram for 22K gold. Silver is priced a

Cooking up a storm: Sri Lankan refugee brings dodol and sambol to Chennai

Houthi leader says Israeli presence in Somaliland will be a target

The Houthi chief warned that recognition would have serious consequences, calling it a hostile stance against Somalia, its African neighbours, Ye

NCP releases first list of candidates for Mumbai polls

Prominent names such as Manoj Dubey, Rizal Chitr Hilsoria, Babban Ramachandra Mande, and Ashok Nand Patade are also included in the list

Corner Office Conversation: Tobias Meyer, CEO, DHL Group

Homo opportunisticus: The contingent, contested evolution of caste

Calvert-Lewin rescues Leeds as Villas winning run rolls on

PREMIER LEAGUE London, Dec 28: A dramatic day in the Premier League saw contrasting fortunes at opposite ends of the table, with Leeds United sal

Life insurance fraud: subverting a noble intent

Fraud pushes up premiums over time as insurers price in this risk. Compliance requirements increase as companies and regulators tighten requireme

Van Dijk admits Liverpool set-piece frailties hurt team

London, Dec 28: Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has acknowledged that his sides ongoing struggles defending set-pieces are proving costly, desc

AIFF seeks AFC clarity on ISL continental spots

New Delhi, Dec 28: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) is waiting for a response from the continental body regarding whether Indian Super Le

Osimhen steers Nigeria into Africa Cup knockout stage

Rabat, Dec 28: Victor Osimhen scored a rare Africa Cup of Nations goal and Nigeria booked its place in the knockout stage with an ultimately nerv

Pulisic strikes as Milan go top

SERIE A Rome, Dec 28: Christian Pulisic is on pace for the best season of his career in a season that will conclude with a home World Cup for th

Late goals seal Juventus win at Pisa

Rome, Dec 28: Late goals from Pierre Kalulu and Kenan Yildiz earned Juventus a 2-0 win at promoted Pisa as the Bianconeri won their third straigh

From gunshots to Africa Cup, Sudanese players endure brutal war to bring hope

Casablanca, Dec 28: When Sudan player Ammar Taifour first heard gunfire outside his hotel room, he shrugged it off and went back to sleep. He had

China's military to conduct live fire exercises around Taiwan on December 30

North Korea's Kim Jong Un oversees cruise missile launching drill

The launch is the latest event attended by Kim Jong Un in a flurry of activity by the North Korean leader to underscore the countrys military and

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Seasons Greeting? Taxman turns New Year party pooper

Taxpayers are receiving unexpected emails from the Income Tax Department. These messages halt tax refunds due to discrepancies in claimed deducti

Union Budget 2026: India mulls barriers to cut import dependence, narrow trade gap

India is considering increasing customs duties and offering targeted incentives for goods with high imports despite local production. This move a

Awakening through Tiruppavai

Federation of Industries delegation, others call on LG

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 28: A delegation of Federation of Industries Jammu led by its Chairman Virendra Jain called on Lieutenant Gove

DDUGJYs Incomplete Rollout

The CAGs performance audit on the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY) lays bare a troubling reality: a scheme conceived to transform

PF Commissioner addresses NID students, EPFO officers

Excelsior Correspondent 29JAMMU, Dec 28: Regional Provident Fund Commissioner-I (RPFC-I) and Chief Learning Officer, PDUNASS, Gandhinagar, Rizwan

Mannat Noor mesmerizes crowd at musical extravaganza

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 28: To welcome the New Year 2026, a spectacular musical extravaganza organized by the Gold Events by Monica V

Chennai Corporation to begin daily bulk waste collection on February 1

FADA expresses concern over highest VAT on CNG in J&K

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 28: The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA), Jammu, has flagged serious concerns over the dis

All-round India defeat Sri Lanka by 30 runs to take 4-0 lead in womens T20Is series

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, Dec 28: An all-round India rode on Smriti Mandhana (80) and Shafali Vermas (79) record partnership followed by spinner Vaishn

Pak Prez Zardari reveals he was advised to hide in a bunker during Op Sindoor

LAHORE, Dec 28 : Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has revealed that he was advised to hide in a bunker when India launched Operation Sindoor i

Deputy CM inaugurates 45-metre steel bridge over Sadda Nallah in Mangrote

Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, Dec 28: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, today inaugurated a 45-metre span single-lane steel motorable

PM calls upon states to encourage manufacturing, boost ease of doing business

NEW DELHI, Dec 28: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called upon states to encourage manufacturing, boost ease of doing business and strengt

2025: The Turning Point in Indias Technological Self-Determination

The year 2025 marked a defining inflection point in Indias scientific and technological journey, as the nation emerged with renewed confidence an

Himachal Pradesh: Doctors end stir as CM Sukhvinder Sukhu assures sacking 'review'

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu's appeal led to the Resident Doctors Association of IGMC-Shimla ending their strike. Following a

10 Indians dead fighting in Ukraine war, says man who went to Russia

A Jalandhar man's search for his brother in Moscow has revealed a grim reality: at least ten Indians, including three from Punjab, have died figh

Bdesh rejects Indias remarks over attacks against minorities

Dhaka, Dec 28: Dhaka on Sunday rejected concerns raised by India over the treatment of minorities in Bangladesh, calling it an inaccurate, exagge

Pak Dy PM admits Nur Khan airbase was attacked in May

Lahore, Dec 28: Pakistans Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has admitted that India attacked its Nur Khan airbase in the early hours of May 10, in

Sodhi meets LG, discusses development of Shooting Sports in J&K

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 28: Surinder Singh Sodhi, Member of the Governing Body of the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI

After Digvijaya Singh, Shashi Tharoor too says party needs to be strengthened

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor backed Digvijaya Singh's call for organizational strengthening and discipline within the party. Singh's earlier pr

Fifty years ago | Time to encourage Indian literature in English

Voting opens for Myanmars first polls since military seized power

Yangon, Dec 28: Voters went to the polls Sunday for the initial phase of Myanmars first general election in five years, held under the supervisio

IMF ignores its own report to okay $1.29 bn loan for Pak

New Delhi, Dec 28: The International Monetary Funds Executive Board has paradoxically approved another $1.29 billion as financial support for Pak

SKCC beats Royal Strikers CC by 5 runs

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 28: In a nail-biting 20-over clash at Darap Ground, Sher-e-Kashmir Cricket Club (SKCC) secured a dramat

Younis, Waseem to clash in Snooker; Sohail faces Abhishek in Billiards finals

29th J&K UT Billiards and Snooker Cship Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 28: Younis Kuchay and Waseem Iqbal will lock horns in the final

Thiruvananthapuram to Srinagar: Why Kashmirs Political Moment has Arrived

GL Raina giridharraina@gmail.com Political change in India rarely begins with slogans; it begins with evidence. The BJP-led National Democratic A

J&K Tennis Ball Cricket trials on Jan 4, 5

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 28: The J&K Tennis Ball Cricket Association will conduct two-day selection trials for the 36th Senior N

District Jammu Ball Badminton Cship culminates

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 27: The District Jammu Ball Badminton Championship 2025-26 concluded at Iqra International School, Bath

Satish holds public outreach programme, reviews development works, public issues

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 28: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA), Information Technology, Transport, Youth Se

Javid Dar chairs Kissan Mela, seeks feedback on farmers welfare schemes

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Dec 28: Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Dep

Tribute paid to Vajpayee through Kavi Sammelan

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 28: A soulful and inspiring Kavi Sammelan on the theme Ek Shaam Atal Ji ke Naam was organized at Atal Ji Park,

How displacement reshapes refugees gut health

Refugee health is often discussed in terms of crises such as disease outbreaks, malnutrition and psychological distress. But some of the most ser

Ahead of Supreme Court Aravali hearing, Jairam Ramesh asks green ministry 4 questions

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh questioned Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on the new Aravalli definition ahead of a Supreme Court hearing. He

A hundred years ago| Labour in coal mines

Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi cites ICMR report on antibiotic resistance, says it should worry all

'Consult docs, stay away from self-medication'

60 students attend Vedic Pathshalla

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU Dec, 28: In a significant initiative to promote the rich heritage of Sanatan Dharma among the younger generation an

AIIMS Jammu Pediatric Surgery Deptt sets new benchmarks in child healthcare

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 28: Department of Pediatric Surgery at AIIMS Jammu has achieved a major milestone by successfully performing o

Fog, haze bad determinants for heart health: Dr Sharma

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 28: As the winter season settles over the Jammu region the characteristic fog and the increasingly frequent ha

Jayesh urges Union Govt to safeguard lives of Hindus in Bdesh

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 28: Social and political activist Jayesh Gupta today expressed grave concern over the deteriorating security s

Natrang stages Dogri play Gatte-ch-Maanu

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 28: Theatre group Natrang staged Balwant Thakurs Dogri play Gatte-ch-Maanu (Man in the Ditch) here today at Ra

Govt progressing, will not allow anyone to create chaos: Farooq

Hopes peace will return to Bangladesh Suhail Bhat SRINAGAR, Dec 28: National Conference president, Dr Farooq Abdullah, today said the Jammu and K

Pak Prez reveals he was advised to hide in bunker during Op Sindoor

Dy PM confirms attack on Nur Khan airbase LAHORE, Dec 28: Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has revealed that he was advised to hide in a bunke

Development reaches last mile under Modi Govt: Vibodh

Excelsior Correspondent SAMBA, Dec 28: Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader and former MLC Vibodh Gupta today stated that Indias unprecedented pr

Midair helicopter crash in New Jersey leaves one dead and another critically injured

One person was killed and another was transported to a hospital with life-threatening injuries

'Mystery doctor' of Dandakaranya: A shadowy figure with scalpel whos been aiding Maoists

A former MBBS doctor, known as Dr. Rafiq, built a clandestine medical system for Maoists and Adivasis in Chhattisgarh's Bastar. He performed surg

Christmas at Midnight: Celebrations of Community in Garo Hills

By Erik de Maaker I first came to Garo Hills some twenty-five years ago, when I was a PhD student. I lived for two years in a village in West Gar

The Governor House of Meghalaya: Platos Cave in Constitutional Clothing

By Joseph Bosco Syiem I felt that jolt while reading The Governor House of Meghalaya: Platos Cave in Constitutional Clothing (Parts One and Two)

Supreme Court saved Aravalis for 20 years, and PMO on two occasions

The Supreme Court has consistently safeguarded the Aravalis for two decades, banning mining and groundwater extraction. Despite PMO interventions

Police recovers psychotropic substances

Excelsior Correspondent POONCH, Dec 28: In a drive against the drug menace, Police recovered psychotropic substances during a special naka at Jog

Contractor held for scaring hotel staff using toy gun

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 28: A contractor from Punjabs Gurdaspur district was arrested from Chand Nagar area here today after he allege

Car Sales Boom Toxic Air Turns a Windfall

shivaji sarkar Scrappage is a profit accelerator. By some industry estimates, it can add 30 per cent or more to automaker profits, not through in

Nearly 200 U.P. villagers get rabies shots after consuming curd from buffalo that died after dog bite

According to the health department, no disease has spread in the village so far, and the situation is completely normal.

Boxing Day pitch fiasco: MCG curator in 'state of shock' at two-day Test finish

Batters from both sides struggled with significant sideways movement generated by the wobble seam

Indus Water Treaty put on hold, government clears another Chenab hydel project

India is advancing its hydropower potential on the Chenab River with the approval of the 260 MW Dulhasti State-II project in Jammu & Kashmir. Thi

Bdesh cops claim Hadi killers escaped to Mlaya, state denies

SHILLONG, Dec 28: Security agencies in Meghalaya on Sunday dismissed claims by the Bangladesh Police that the killers of Inquilab Moncho leader S

Honeymoon murder and child killings cast shadow over 2025

2025 IN REVIEW By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 28: As 2025 comes to a close, Meghalaya has seen a troubling surge in serious crimes, from brutal mu

Top 15 Hindi Films Transforming 21st-Century Cinema

The first quarter of the 21st century marked a pivotal transformation in Bollywood, bringing fresh narratives, innovative concepts, and new talen

Govt promises adequate security to Dhar after HNLC threat

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 28: The state government has assured a strong and comprehensive security cover to Deputy Chief Minister Sniawbhalan

VPP MP raises alarm over Bdesh situation, border infiltration

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 28: Shillong MP Ricky A.J. Syngkon has voiced serious concerns over the ongoing situation in Bangladesh, highlighti

Drunken brawl leads to burning of three cars in Pynursla

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 28: At least three vehicles were completely destroyed in a suspected arson attack in Umkor locality, Pynursla, in t

Akshaye Khanna served notice for walking out of Drishyam 3

Producer Kumar Mangat Pathak has issued a legal notice to Akshaye Khanna for reportedly exiting Drishyam 3 after accepting the signing amount and

Anjel Chakma death case: Tripura CM Manik Saha dials Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami; seeks justice for 24-yr-old student

Tripura CM Manik Saha has urged Uttarakhand counterpart Pushkar Singh Dhami to ensure justice for Anjel Chakma, a 24-year-old student from Tripur

Adelbert threatens to move court over misuse of IAS Colony plots

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 28: North Shillong MLA Adelbert Nongrum on Sunday said he would continue to pursue the issue of alleged misuse of l

Alia Bhatt flaunts new style obsession with bows

Actress Alia Bhatt recently shared her new style obsession with bows on social media, showcasing her love for the accessory in a series of glamor

Post-Operation Sindoor, DRDO transfers key camouflage, deception techs to Army for battle superiority

India's DRDO has equipped the Army with advanced camouflage software and a multispectral tank decoy to counter modern enemy detection. These tech

ASR District Free of Ganja Cultivation; Farmers Take Up Alternate Crops

Bardar said efforts are now being made to check the transit of weed from Odisha, where it is being grown extensively and routed through Andhra Pr

Delhi govt. working to strengthen ease of doing business: CM

The Delhi CM claimed that in just ten months, her government has implemented several major reforms for the industrial sector

Madhava Rao Lived for the Oppressed, Says Nalsar VC

Prof. Devaraya said personalities such as Kannabhiram, Balagopal, and Madhava Rao have remained etched in history for their commitment to human r

Arsenal stays top as Man City and Aston Villa apply the pressure and Liverpool resurgence continues

Villa is just a point further back in third after extending its remarkable winning run to 11 games in all competitions with a comeback 2-1 victor

600 Artistes Enthral Kakinada at Thyagaraja Music Concert

The event was organised by the Saraswati Gana Sabha, Kakinada, as part of its 122nd foundation year celebrations and marked the 178th death anniv

'We have the makings of a deal': Trump hosts Zelenskyy after dialling Putin; Is Ukraine war ending?