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New strategy: Centre ropes in heritage architects for upkeep of ASI monuments

NEW DELHI: The Ministry of Culture has started the process of empanelling heritage conservation architects, a move that will allow private entiti

Arjun Rampal Confirms Engagement With Gabriella Demetriades

Chakraborty shared a promo video of the episode on her Instagram handle on Saturday.

Lionel Messi India Tour: Delhi police issue traffic advisory, no parking at Ring Road, JLN Marg; Check alternative routes, areas to avoid

Delhi will face traffic disruptions on Monday due to Lionel Messi's visit to Arun Jaitley Stadium. The Delhi Traffic Police have issued an adviso

What we know about Sajid Akram and Naveed Akram, the father-son duo identified as alleged Bondi Beach shooters who killed 16

Bondi Beach shooter: A father and son, identified as Sajid and Naveed Akram, carried out an antisemitic attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach, resulting

US to Screen H-1B, H-4 Visa Applicants Social Media from Monday

Washington has also paused with immediate effect Green Card, US citizenship and other immigration applications for immigrants hailing from 19 'co

Brazilians protest a bill that would reduce former President Bolsonaros time in jail

Tens of thousands of Brazilians have protested against a bill that could reduce former President Jair Bolsonaros prison time

Bondi Beach Shooting: Holocaust survivor and French citizen among those killed in tragedy that shook Sydney; heres what we know about the victims

A tragic shooting at Bondi Beach on Sunday, December 14, 2025, has claimed 16 lives. The victims range from a 10-year-old girl to an 87-year-old.

Dhurandhar box office collection day 10: Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna BEAT Rajinikanth, Allu Arjun, Prabhas, score India's fastest movie to cross..., earns Rs 500 crore worldwide

Dhurandhar box office collection day 10: The monstrous run of Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna-starrer Dhurandhar continues. The net second weekend

13 dead in clashes in Guatemalan Indigenous region: mayor

Arevalo announced at a press conference that he was declaring a 15-day state of prevention in the Solola department where the two communities ar

Hong Kong court to deliver verdicts on media mogul Jimmy Lai on December 15

The Apple Daily founder Jimmy Lai has pleaded not guilty to two counts of conspiracy to foreign collusion under the security law, which carries a

ICICI Prudential Life breaks key resistance; stock set for gradual upmove, says Shitij Gandhi

Year in review: How global brands spoiled Indian consumers for choice

Global fashion, beauty, and FMCG brands doubled down on India in 2024, betting on aspirational consumers trading up for choice and identity. From

J-K Cop Injured In Attack By Armed Men In Jammu

JAMMU, Dec 14: A sub-inspector of Jammu and Kashmir police was injured following an attack by a group of men here on Sunday evening, an official

Far-Right Candidate Jose Antonio Kast Wins Chile Presidential Election

With about 80 percent of the votes counted, Kast had 58 percent of the vote, an unassailable lead over Jeannette Jara, a Communist Party member h

JetBlue flight near Venezuela avoids 'midair collision' with U.S. Air Force tanker

They passed directly in our flight path. ... They dont have their transponder turned on, its outrageous, the JetBlue pilot said

What Indian D2C brands can learn from Indonesia: Community-led growth for Tier II India

For a decade, Indias direct-to-consumer (D2C) boom was engineered in the metros, through flashy Instagram ads, celebrity influencers, and venture

Trump condemns Bondi Beach, Brown Univ, Syria attacks; vows 'a lot of damage' to Syria attackers

Bondi Beach shooting: father and son identified as attackers by police; 16 dead

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called it a dark moment, as global leaders condemned the violence and security was tightened nationwide.

Israel Kills Senior Hezbollah Terrorist, Two Members in South Lebanon

The Israeli army said on Sunday evening that it had struck and eliminated Zakaria Yahya al-Hajj, a senior Hezbollah figure in the Jwaya area

Bill proposes 2cr fine on illegal univsities

Gold, silver prices today, December 15: Check city-wise rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata and more

On December 15, 2025, gold prices in India range from Rs 13,390 per 1 gram for 24K gold and Rs 12,274 per 1 gram for 22K gold. Silver is priced a

Australia's Bondi Beach Attack: Death Toll Rises to 15

The shooting at Australia's most famous surf beach on a blue-skied Sunday sent waves of panic through terrified crowds

Morning Digest: Netanyahu accuses Australian PM of fuelling antisemitism after Bondi Beach shooting; Kerala actor rape case survivor anguished over court judgment, and more

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A thank-you note to Bengaluru

Shoba Narayans Namma Bangalore 2.0: Culture, Coding, Cuisine, Creativity (Rupa), a sequel to her best-selling Namma Bangalore: The Soul of a Metr

UK MI6 spy chief warns of 'aggressive' Russia threat in first speech

Britains new MI6 chief, Blaise Metreweli, will warn that Russia under Vladimir Putin poses an aggressive, expansionist threat and deliberately ex

11 dead as gunmen attack Jewish gathering at Sydneys Bondi Beach

SYDNEY, Dec 14: At least 11 people were killed and 29 wounded on Sunday when two gunmen opened fire during a Jewish holiday celebration at Sydney

Zelenskyy meets US envoys in Berlin on Ukraine peace

BERLIN, Dec 14: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US envoys arrived in Berlin on Sunday for another round of talks aimed at negotiating

KPK CM claims moves are being made to curb ex-PM Imran Khan

Peshawar, Dec 14: Pakistans Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province Chief Minister Suhail Afridi on Sunday said that systematic efforts are underway to suppr

One held after Brown University shooting leaving two dead

Providence, Dec 14: Police in Rhode Island have taken a person of interest into custody following a mass shooting at Brown University that killed

Bangladesh launches Phase II of Operation Devil Hunt

Dhaka, Dec 14: Bangladeshs interim government on Saturday decided to roll out the second phase of Operation Devil Hunt Phase-2 across the country

Jane Austen at 250 | Why most fans have got the Regency-era author wrong

Former English professor and cultural critic Harish Trivedi challenges common misconceptions about the themes and social critique in Austens work

Do we learn from our investment mistakes?

It is difficult to learn from past mistakes unless we create rules to moderate the biases we suffer from

352-m-long mat laid at Marina beach for the elderly, PwDs

Father and son behind Bondi mass shooting, Australian police say

Forty people remain in hospital following the attack, including two police officers who are in a serious but stable condition, police said. The v

A behavioural lenson misvestment

Copying the crowd may feel strategic, but its often a pattern of misvestment. Such a behaviour crystallises into investor archetypes, suggesting

Be the better son

PM Modi condemns terror attack at Australias Bondi Beach

NEW DELHI, Dec 14: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday strongly condemned a terrorist attack at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, where at lea

15-year-old boy dies after falling from second floor

150th anniversary of Vande Matram What did Parliamentary debate achieve?

Anil Anand a.anil.anand@gmail.com Completion of 150th year of the national song, Vande Matram was celebrated on November 7, 2025. Not the one to

LG chairs KU Council meet, approves important decisions

PPR, Scholarship Schemes get nod Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Dec 14: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today chaired the 84th Meeting of the

Dry spell lowers water in Kashmir wetlands, raising concerns for migratory birds

Situation under control: Officials Suhail Bhat SRINAGAR, Dec 14: A prolonged dry spell that began in early November has pushed Kashmirs wetlands

Gyan Bharatam Mission recognises University of Patanjali as Cluster Center

Excelsior Correspondent HARIDWAR, Dec 14: At a ceremony here today, the University of Patanjali has been recognized as a Cluster Center by the Gy

BJP in MLAs meet stresses on holding of overdue elections to PRIs, urban local bodies

Party committed to strengthen grassroot democracy: Sat Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 14: To strengthen the grassroot democracy, the Bharatiy

J&K Tourism Deptt wins Appreciation Award at IITE Madurai

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Dec 14: The Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Department delivered an impressive performance at the INDIA Internationa

Tourism sector in Bhaderwah faces setback due to absence of snowfall

Excelsior Correspondent BHADERWAH, Dec 14: The prolonged dry spell and lack of snow in famous high altitude snow destinations of J&Ks Bhaderwah t

Youth, Women wings to intensify SMVD Sangharsh Samiti agitation

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 14: Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Sangharsh Samiti has announced that its Youth and Women wings will play a decisive

India clinch maiden Squash WC title

Chennai, Dec 14: Hosts India were crowned Squash World Cup champions for the first time after registering a commanding 30 victory over top seeds

CAQM orders suspension of outdoor sports in Delhi-NCR

Poor Air Quality New Delhi, Dec 14: The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has directed Delhi and NCR state governments to ensure the i

John Cena retires: Wrestling fraternity, WWE icons parents pay tribute to 17-time world champion

Washington DC, Dec 14: The global professional wrestling fraternity, including current and former WWE superstars, legends and fans, paid glowing

Accountability, responsibility key: Vice President tells civil service trainees

NEW DELHI, Dec 14: Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Sunday told a group of civil service officer trainees that responsible and accountable act

No Jammu player in Santosh Trophy squad, selection process under fire

* 74 players from 115 clubs of Jammu province overlooked Ranjit Thakur JAMMU, Dec 14: A major controversy has erupted in Jammu over the selection

Satish inaugurates Indoor Stadium with multi-sports facility at Khour

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 14: Minister for Youth Services and Sports, Satish Sharma, today inaugurated the Rs 3 crore Indoor Stad

AAIs high-frequency radar to be relocated, will unlock land for affordable housing in Dahisar: Naidu

MUMBAI, Dec 14: The Airports Authority of Indias (AAI) high-frequency radar at Dahisar in Mumbai will be relocated to Gorai, unlocking hundreds o

IDRS celebrates Annual Day

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 14: International Daily Rising School recently hosted its Annual Day themed Mirror: The Reflection of Life, a

Inter-District UT-Level Cricket Tourney concludes

Excelsior Sports Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Dec 14: The Inter-District UT-Level Cricket Tournament concluded today across multiple venues in Udhampu

Key stretch of Indore Metro to run underground; project cost to go up by Rs 900 crore

INDORE, Dec 14: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Sunday announced that the Metro line along a 3.3-kilometre stretch passing through I

Water seepage noticed at Jagannath Temples Meghanad Prachir

PURI, Dec. 14: Chief Administrator of the Sri Jagannath Temple, Arabind Padhee, has drawn the attention of the Archaeological Survey of India (AS

Inquiry ordered into bribe charge against 3 Rajasthan MLAs; BJP, Cong seek explanation from accused

JAIPUR, Dec 14 : The Rajasthan government on Sunday ordered a high-level inquiry into allegations against three legislators of seeking commission

Army to get 3 Apache attack copters, Navy to induct Seahawks

No link between Covid-19 vaccines & deaths in young adults

A year-long autopsy-based study conducted by the AIIMS, New Delhi, found no scientific evidence linking Covid-19 vaccination to sudden deaths amo

Link between brain injury in children and epigenetic changes can pave way for recovery

A newly discovered biological signal in the blood could help health care teams and researchers better understand how children respond to brain in

UK Hikes Security Near Jewish Sites After Terror Attack In Australia

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the terrorist attack at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, as he confirmed increased vigilance aroun

Piquant situation emerges on completion of DDCs term

RDD writes to Law Deptt, opinion soon Abrupt end may hit development works Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Dec 14: A piquant situation has emerged on compl

Cops Book 460 Drunk Drivers In Special Drive

City traffic police said in a statement that during a special drive they had booked 460 drunk drivers over the weekend.

Teen arrested for suspected terror links from Bathindi was readied for suicide bombing

Investigation transferred to DySP SOG-led panel Bivek Mathur JAMMU, Dec 14: A teenager from Reasi district, who was recently arrested from the Ba

Kashmirs higher reaches receive snow

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Dec 14: Light snowfall was witnessed in several hilly areas of Kashmir today even as a severe cold wave tighten

Saraf elected Secy Amar Singh Club

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 14: Vijay Saraf has been elected as Secretary of the Amar Singh Club while 10 others were declared elected as

SI injured in assault by goons

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 14: A Sub-Inspector (SI) of the Jammu and Kashmir Police was injured after being attacked by a group of goons

India ranks 3rd in Stanford University Global AI Vibrancy tool, pips advanced economies in AI growth

NEW DELHI, Dec 14: India has been ranked third in Stanford Universitys 2025 Global AI Vibrancy tool, which shows progress made across seven pilla

India sends essential medicine to Sri Lanka, Army Field Hospital team returns

COLOMBO, Dec 14 : India on Sunday donated a 25 tonnes shipment of 17 essential medicines and over 14,200 kilograms of dry food items to Sri Lanka

Congress sans agenda

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, slowly recovering from the shock his party received in the Bihar assembly polls, has asserted that he would uphold

Meghalaya: When the Earth Remembers Our Past, Our Preparedness, Our Hope

By Jairaj Chettry (Based on a compilation from different sources) Across India, a quiet undercurrent of unease has begun reshaping everyday conve

Is Starc greatest first-over bowler in Tests?

ADELAIDE, Dec 14: Mitchell Starcs recent run in Test cricket has reignited a fascinating debate around his place in history, particularly when it

The schism of memory: Is history being polarised?

By Chiranjib Haldar At a recent literature festival, RSS Akhil Bharatiya Prachar Pramukh Sunil Ambekar lauded that many positive changes have bee

Sunderland stun Newcastle in derby as City, Villa, Forest win

PREMIER League London, Dec 14: Sunderland claimed a derby victory that will live long in the memory as Nick Woltemades second-half own goal hande

Reddys ton guides Andhra to thrilling win against Punjab

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Pune, Dec 14: Young Andhra batter Hemanth Reddy proved way too strong-willed in the face of some hostile bowling from Pun

Ton-up Jaiswal dazzles as Mumbai keep final hopes alive

Ambi, Dec 14: Ignored by national selectors in T20 set-up, Yashasvi Jaiswal sent another stern reminder to the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committ

Nongkseh beat Lajong to win SSA Champions Cup

By Our Reporter Shillong, Dec 14: It promised much and the final of the SSA Champions Cup here on Saturday certainly delivered as Nongkseh overtu

Raphinha double powers Barca win as title pressure mounts on Madrid

Barcelona, Dec 14: Raphinha scored a brace as Barcelona beat Osasuna 2-0 to increase its La Liga lead and pile more pressure on beleaguered Real

Panel gives Justice Varma 6 weeks to respond to charges

Unaccounted Currency Notes Were Recovered From Official Residence

Meghalaya name 15-member squad for SGFI U-14 karate championship

By Our Reporter Shillong, Dec 14: The All Meghalaya Karate Do Association has announced a 15-member squad that will represent the state at the 69

Cold wave alert for four Telangana districts on December 15

According to IMDs latest bulletin, cold wave conditions are very likely to prevail in isolated pockets of Adilabad, Kumaram Bheem Asifabad, Sanga

Australia to mourn Bondi Beach shooting with flags at half-mast: PM

Flags will fly at half-mast across the country today as we pay our respects to all those lost and all those injured, Anthony Albanese said.

Maternity leave turns costly for PG doctors; doctors body seeks waiver of rejoining fee

Telangana Senior Residents Doctors Association flags issue, calls it unjustified and symptomatic of deeper systemic gaps in how maternity leave i

Nitin Nabin's Shock Rise At BJP Hints At Nadda Shake-Up From South

In a stunning departure from its tradition, the BJP Parliamentary Board has appointed 45-year-old Bihar minister Nitin Nabin as the national exec

SHANTI likely to boost Indias nuclear power capacity

Proposed N-Law changes will help implement Indo-US deal, open doors for US investment

RJD MP Sudhakar Singh writes to Bihar CM to set up hydroelectric projects in the Kaimur Hills

He asserted thathydroelectric projectswill not only strengthenBihars energy self-sufficiency, but will also play a crucial roleinenvironmental pr

9 African migrants died in freezing temperatures near Morocco-Algeria border

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President Murmu Rejects Mercy Plea in 2012 Toddler Rape-Murder Case

President Droupadi Murmu has rejected the mercy petition of a man convicted of kidnapping, raping and killing a two-year-old girl in Maharashtra