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US grid operators race to avoid blackouts amid frigid weather

Spot wholesale electricity prices surged sharply, with PJM prices briefly topping $3,000 per megawatt hour as demand spiked and fuel supplies tig

Myanmar holds its last election round with the army already certain to keep control over government

Voting has begun in the final round of Myanmars general election, concluding a monthlong process

Bangladesh: Former Awami League MP Bahauddin Nasim alleges ISI presence, growing ties with Pakistan

Former Awami League MP Bahauddin Nasim has raised serious allegations. He claims Pakistan's intelligence agency, ISI, is present in Bangladesh. N

Federal immigration agents kill another US citizen in Minneapolis, sparking protests

Minneapolis witnessed a fatal shooting of a U.S. citizen by immigration agents. This incident ignited widespread protests and drew sharp criticis

Dr title not exclusive to MBBS graduates, rules Kerala High Court

It ruled that, in the absence of a specific legal provision, medical professionals cannot claim exclusive rights over the prefix and declined to

Tirupati laddu ghee case: CBI SIT names 36 accused, including TTD officials

The probe found that the material supplied as ghee was chemically processed palmolein oil mixed with other ingredients, not pure ghee.

Hasina blames Yunus for ouster, says Bdesh in Age of Terror

NEW DELHI, Jan 24: Bangladeshs former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has launched her strongest attack yet on the Muhammad Yunus-led interim govern

ICC replaces Bangladesh with Scotland for T20 World Cup after security row

Bangladesh lost a crucial ICC Board vote by 14-2 and later accepted the decision, ruling out arbitration

What lies behind Trumps Greenland moves? | Explained

Why does the U.S. want Greenland? What has been the U.S. Presidents recent rhetoric on the Arctic territory? Is there a comedown of sorts on tari

Trump raises new world order talk as global alliances shift

WASHINGTON, Jan 24: President Donald Trumps recent actions at the World Economic Forum in Davos have intensified concerns among global leaders ab

US signals possible removal of 25% India-Russia oil tariff

NEW YORK, Jan 24: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said there is a path to remove the 25% tariff the US imposed on India for buying Russian oi

Iran guard commander warns US, says force has its finger on trigger

DUBAI, Jan 24: Tensions between Iran and the United States escalated as Irans paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, a key force in suppressing recent

People react during a ceremony following a call by Irans former empress, Farah Pahlavi

People react during a ceremony following a call by Irans former empress, Farah Pahlavi, for a day of mourning for protesters killed by the Islami

Can India eliminate malaria by 2030? | Explained

What does the National Framework for Malaria Elimination in India lay down? From 2015-2023, by what percentage has malaria cases reduced in India

Battle lines on the sands of the Marina

The move to reduce the number of vending units on the Marina to merely 300 from 1,417, as part of the requirements of the Blue Flag Certification

The hope for peace to prevail

Amid the recent violence in neighbouring Bangladesh, Indian families who had migrated to Bihars north-eastern district of Kishanganj in the 1960s

What is RBI nudging India to do at BRICS? | Explained

What are the pros and cons of using central bank digital currencies for cross-border payments?

Sakeena virtually inaugurates WSS, fire fighting system, lift facilities at GMC Anantnag

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Jan 24: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo virtually inaugur

'India is beautiful from spaceI saw how light connects people in the subcontinent'

After 12 years away, an astronaut returns to India, surrounded by the echoes of her father's stories and the warmth of family bonds. This is her

Cong gradually shrinking due to erosion of support base: Union Minister Paswan

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 24: The Congress party has been gradually shrinking due to a steady erosion of its traditional support base ac

HRA launches 2026 Calendar showcasing Jammus tourist beauty

Excelsior Correspondent KATRA, Jan 24 : Taking a major initiative to promote tourism across Jammu, the Hotel and Restaurant Association (HRA) tod

Mohanlal Sons announces Republic Day Special Sale with attractive discounts

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 24: Renowned menswear and kidswear brand Mohanlal Sons, known for its legacy of quality and fine craftsmanship

IT Deptt encadres 44 officials under J&K IT Services

*Step addresses long-pending issues of career progression Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 24: The Jammu and Kashmir Information Technology Dep

Rather asks for speedy snow clearance in Charar-i-Sharief; restoration of essential services

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 24: Speaker J&K Legislative Assembly Abdul Rahim Rather today directed the district administration for speedy

When Home becomes a Memory

Ashok Ogra ashokogra@gmail.com History is typically recorded through official records, political speeches, and dates. What often gets lost are th

Ramnagar Fort The Legacy and Cult of Warriors

Dr Harmeet Singh Soodan harmeetjnu@gmail.com Ramnagar Fort, a majestic architectural landmark situated at Udhampur district 40 kms west of Udhamp

The mind of a foreign content creator

If nothing works, turn the camera on India

Ladakh shines, Haryana tops medal table at KIWG-2026

Excelsior Sports Correspondent LEH, Jan 24: The Khelo India Winter Games 2026 witnessed thrilling action today as hosts Ladakh won their first go

Daffodils and inheritance of English

The poem does more than reveal imperial anxiety; it produces something more insidious: desire

At CHIME reunion, celebration of a life-saving mission amid stories of courage

Keralas Abhijith wins Gold

Keralas Abhijith Amal Raj claimed gold in the mens advanced figure skating category as the sport made its debut at the Khelo India Winter Games 2

R-Day parade: MHA tableau to showcase transition to faster, tech-driven justice system

NEW DELHI, Jan 24: The Union home ministry will showcase the countrys boldest criminal law overhaul in a century, adopting a faster, tech-driven

Swami Ram Ji Maharaj From Fatehkadal to the World

Bushan Jalali In the late 19th century, the profound philosophical system known as Kashmir Shaivism (Trika philosophy) faced an existential crisi

Trump slams Canada over Greenland Golden Dome, warns Beijing could eat them up

WASHINGTON, Jan 24 : US President Donald Trump on Friday criticised Canada for rejecting his proposed Golden Dome missile defence project over Gr

Iran condemns European Parliaments meddlesome, irresponsible resolution

TEHRAN, Jan. 24: Irans Foreign Ministry on Friday denounced a European Parliament resolution criticizing Tehran over human rights violations duri

Indian stock market down over 2% amid global uncertainties

MUMBAI, Jan 24: Indian equity benchmarks closed this week down over 2.5 per cent due to profit-booking, sustained foreign institutional investor

Zelenskyy says trilateral talks concluded constructively, more possible next week

KYIV, Jan 24: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Saturday that two days of trilateral talks with Russia and the United States in Abu Dh

Shapri Mata Temple- Chenani Where wishes are fulfilled

Rajinder Chand Anthal rajinderchandanthal100@gmail.com During the construction of Mantalai-Latti road in the year 1975, strange incidents happene

The prejudice over clothes

Education alone does not shatter it, as society still believes that men are inherently superior

Apple iPhone shipments surge 24% in India in 2025

NEW DELHI, Jan 24: Apple had a strong year in 2025 in India as iPhone shipments grew 24 per cent year-on-year (YoY) in 2025 compared to 2024, dat

WGH-ni akawe jolni adita bakrango Section 163 BNSS ko raatangaha

TURA:Reanggimin January 9 tariko Rajabala Police Station-ni ningo gaakgipa Goalgaon jolo asel onganganio NGO dolni saksa soota manani jaman jatgn

Indias UPI likely to land in Japan: Report

NEW DELHI, Jan 24: Indias QRcode payment network, the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), is expanding beyond its borders, with Japan among countri

Tikrikilla Block-o Mock Drill Training Programme-ko ongatanga

TURA:Ongtelaigipa aselrangna mongsongbate chi bana reanirangona aro ongtelaigipa aselrangchi duk mikchini salrangona simsaksoaniko dakna Sukrobar

Deadline over, Ministerial panel yet to submit recommendations to end logjam

Long-pending Gair Mumkin Khad issue *MoU still not signed to start delineation exercise Mohinder Verma JAMMU, Jan 24: Though the three-month dead

PSLV Glitches not Linked, will be Fixed; Indias First-time Success Record Strong

Union Minister for Departments of Atomic Energy, Space, S&T, PMO and Personnel Training, Dr Jitendra Singh discusses at a Roundtable interaction

Gyan Bharatam at KU

The decision to designate the University of Kashmirs Persian Department as a Gyan Bharatam Cluster Centre marks a quiet but momentous interventio

The C Factor How Clarity, Concentration and Consistency Beat Board Exam Stress

Dr Ritika Sambyal drritzsam10@gmail.com Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe. Abraham Lincoln

Migration or Compulsion? Why students from Jammu are forced to leave Home

Mahi Charak mahicharak06@gmail.com Time, the migration of students from Jammu has been described as a matter of ambition and dreams. Young people

Chugh rules out division of J&K, says both regions of UT are one entity

Budgam verdict was referendum against NC Govt: Sunil Avtar Bhat JAMMU, Jan 24: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) while outrightly rejecting division o

Weather improves in Kashmir, night temps dip

Flight operations, train services restored Irfan Tramboo SRINAGAR, Jan 24: Weather conditions across Kashmir improved today as the Western Distur

CMs Advisor Wani gets Cabinet rank

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 24: Chief Minister Omar Abdullahs Advisor, Nasir Aslam Wani has been accorded rank and status of a Cabinet Min

Kerala secures Rs 1.17 lakh crore investment commitments at WEF Davos

DAVOS, Jan 24 : Kerala has secured investment commitments worth over Rs 1.17 lakh crore (USD 14 billion) at the 56th Annual Meeting of the World

Language of love and kindness

They are two powerful weapons, and they are contagious too

Crowded with content

Endless scrolling is tiresome and every post asks for attention, agreement, reaction, validation

Slaying the demons of the mind

Always remember whenever the nights feel endless, its okay to be not okay

Education must lend meaning to life

Pay attention to the hearts and minds of children; nurture a moral vision about the role of the self in family, society, nation, world

ED Attaches 3 Immovable Properties Of BMS Trust In Engineering Seat Blocking Scam

The case of seat blocking scam in admission to engineering seats through Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) and collected cash during the admi

Silver lining: Woman lives 25 years with a donor heart

Preeti Unhale, 51, has become India's longest-living heart transplant survivor, marking 25 years with a donor heart on January 23, 2026. Facing a

Backlash over Odishas Koraput district meat ban on Republic Day

The Koraput Collector in Odisha on Friday, January 23, issued a directive banning the sale of non-vegetarian food across the district on Republic

Banking Experts Call For Robust Export Finance

Delivering the inaugural address, Dr. Ravindra Sannareddy, managing director of Sri City, said Sri City has emerged as a gateway to global market

Ailing wife in rickshaw van, 70-yr-old in Odisha cycles 600km to hospital & back

A 70-year-old man, Babu Lohar, pedalled his rickshaw van 300km to Cuttack with his ailing wife for medical treatment, refusing help. After two mo

Cgarh: Sai Lays Foundation For Rs 450 Crore- Film City & Cultural Convention Centre

The two projects are proposed to be developed in a 100 acre-area on Public Private Partnership (PPP) model and are targeted to be completed in tw

Minister Orders Completion Of 5 Lakh Houses By Ugadi

Chairing a high-level review meeting at the State Housing Corporation headquarters in Vijayawada, the minister stressed the need for time-bound e

Police Rescue Kidnapped Toddler, Arrest Six Accused

Addressing the media on Saturday, additional SP Ravi Manoharachari said the police are producing the accused before the court for remand.

Governor: A Person Has Been Shot, Killed by Federal Officers in Minnesota Amid Immigration Crackdown

Rep. Angie Craig said in a statement that she has seen my own eyes the video of another horrific killing by ICE agents this morning in Minneapoli

Elusive Tiger on Prowl, Killed Seven Cattle, NSTR Experts to Arrive Today

The forest authorities say that the male adult appears to be aggressive and behaving in an abnormal manner by going on a spree of attacking and k

Grievances Pour In at TDs Praja Vedika at NTR Bhavan in Vijayawada

Those who attended the programme included MSME minister Kondapalli Srinivas and Vijayawada parliamentary party president Gadde Anuradha.

Two Held For Transporting 171 Kg Of Ganja

A search led to the seizure of 171.2 kg of ganja, two mobile phones, and the van. The arrested were identified as Hanumanthu Durga Prasad, 38, of

Debut Republic Day in Amaravati Capital Tomorrow

The state government has completed all arrangements to hold the celebrations on Monday, January 26, in a serene and festive atmosphere.

Eight held for digital arrest of city couple, duping them of 14 crore

Cambodia-based conspirators impersonated police officers, forced couple to share banking details, says DCP (IF&SO); those arrested include a prie

India votes against UN resolution censuring Iran

India voted against a UN Human Rights Council resolution condemning Iran's protest crackdown, extending a fact-finding mission. This move, aligni

HC Directs GHMC, Endowments Dept to Remove Encroachments at Muslim Jung Bridge

Midde Arun Kumar, counsel for GHMC, submitted that a part of the land continued to be used for the veterinary hospital and goshala. The court exp

Reason gives way: victims describe trauma of digital arrest

Roja Slams CM Over Nagari Visit, Alleges Unfulfilled Promises

Roja questioned the governments stand on land resurvey and QR-code-enabled passbooks, alleging double standards, and accused the Chief Minister o

Bhatti Says No SCCL Scam, Site Visit Is Old Requirement

He also released evidence to show that the highly-debated `site visit clause was included in tenders during the BRS government tenure, and was al

Supreme Court judge slams collegium for transfer on government nudge

Supreme Court Justice Ujjal Bhuyan voiced strong dissent over the collegium's decision to transfer Justice Atul Sreedharan, citing executive infl

Three NDMC halls to be used as night shelters till March 15

Coal Ministry Panel Probes SCCL Tender Cancellation

The committee, comprising Chetan Shukla, deputy director general in the Coal Ministry, and Marapalli Venkateswarlu, director of the technical div

Board of Peace | The chairmans circle

Donald Trump says the board he proposed to oversee the reconstruction of war-devastated Gaza could become one of the most consequential bodies ev

HC: Clear Land Given to Animal Welfare Body

The judge was hearing a writ petition filed by the SPCA which contended that portions of the allotted land were encroached upon a road laid by th

Rs 27-Crore Development Works Launched In Nellore Rural

Municipal commissioner Y.O. Nandan and TD leader Kotamreddy Giridhar Reddy were also present on the occasion. Addressing the gathering, Roop Kuma

Farmers rue decrease in coconut price in open market

St Francis College hosts Crescentia management fest in Hyderabad

Hyderabad:St Francis College for Womens Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS) Department hosted the 17th edition of Crescentia, its annual nationa

State Bears Major Cost Of PM Awas Yojana, But Centre Gets Credit: Siddaramaiah

The Chief Minister distributed 42,345 houses constructed by the Housing Board and 46,000 houses built by the Slum Development Board to eligible b

NEP-2020 undemocratically implemented by Union government: Thorat

Man arrested for misusing name of joint secretary in CMs secretariat to cheat assistant professor

KRRS embarks on co-operative natural farming to fight agrarian crisis

Alagumalai Jallikattu in Tiruppur to be skipped this year

Traffic Snarls After Nampally Fire; Numaish Closed Early

Rescue operations continued late into the evening, with police closing the entire lane near the affected building to allow fire tenders, ambulanc

Parvathipuram Residents Seek Restoration of RayagadaGuntur Train Halt at Kuneru

Residents also pointed out gaps in passenger train services, noting that no trains operate from Rayagada to Visakhapatnam between 7 am and 9 am.