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Mobile phone import drops to 0.02 pc of local demand in 2024-25 from 75 pc in 2014-15

NEW DELHI, Dec 5 : Mobile phone imports in the country have become almost negligible at around 0.02 per cent of domestic demand in 2024-25 from 7

Bank of Baroda cut repo-linked interest rate, others to follow suit

NEW DELHI, Dec 5: Hours after the RBI slashed key policy rate, state-owned Bank of Baroda announced an interest rate cut on loans linked to repo

India, Russia fertiliser firms ink pact to set up USD 1.2 bn greenfield urea unit

NEW DELHI, Dec 5 : Indias three fertiliser companies RCF, IPL and NFL on Friday signed an MoU with Russias Uralchem to set up a greenfield urea

Bankers say door open for more easing from RBI

MUMBAI, Dec 5 : Bankers said the RBIs 0.25 per cent rate cut on Friday leaves the door open for further easing to help strengthen the GDP growth

IMF exploring Cyclone Ditwah recovery support for Sri Lanka

COLOMBO, Dec 5: The IMF is exploring ways to support Sri Lanka in its recovery process following Cyclone Ditwah, which has caused widespread dest

2nd Federation Cup Lacrosse Cship begins

Excelsior Sports Correspondent KATRA, Dec 5: The 2nd Federation Cup Lacrosse Championship 2025 commenced at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Sports Complex

EU regulators hit Elon Musks X with 120 million euro fine for breaching blocs social media law

LONDON, Dec 5: European Union regulators on Friday fined Elon Musks social media platform X 120 million euros (USD 140 million) for failing to co

Shopian Idol Season-2 concludes

Excelsior Correspondent SHOPIAN, Dec 5: Grand finale of Shopian Idol Season-2 was held today at Government Degree College,Shopian marking the cul

Minister lays foundation stone for Nagbal Playfield at Ladoora

Excelsior Sports Correspondent BARAMULLA, Dec 5: In a significant step towards strengthening the sports infrastructure in north Kashmir, Minister

Senthilkumar, Anahat emerge champions in HCL Squash Indian Tour 4 in Chennai

World No. 46 Velavan beat rising Egyptian talent Adam Hawal 11-7, 11-9, 9-11, 11-4. Meanwhile, Delhi teenager Anahat, the world No. 29, edged out

UT Netball Championship 2025 commences

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 5: The UT Netball Championship 2025 began today at Dogra Ground, Shastri Nagar, Jammu, with great energ

Heritage School Jammu holds programme

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 5: Heritage School Jammu celebrated its outstanding academic achievers for the session 202425 with an elegant

Srinagar to host District Ball Badminton Cship

Excelsior Sports Correspondent SRINAGAR, Dec 5: The District Srinagar Ball Badminton Association, in collaboration with the J&K Ball Badminton As

Kashmirs Buddhist Legacy

The large-scale excavation at Zehanpora in Baramulla has opened a remarkable and unexpected chapter in Kashmirs civilisational history. The disco

Survey of Uri rail line, doubling of Banihal to Baramulla line completed; DPR ready

Project sanctioning requires consultations: Vaishnaw *Jammu-Rajouri-Poonch rail track remains distant dream Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Dec 5: Railways

SIA raids two locations

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Dec 5: Jammu and Kashmir Polices State Investigation Agency (SIA) today conducted raids at two locations in Kas

JKUT Junior Judo Cship on Dec 21

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 5: The Judo Association is set to organise the JKUT Junior Judo Championship-cum-Selection Trials on De

CEO suspends 2 teachers, stops staffs salary

Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, Dec 5: In a firm and uncompromising move to strengthen accountability in the districts education system, Chief E

Langers Central deputation extended

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 5: The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the Health and Family Welfare Ministrys propos

Why Frank Gehry showed a middle finger to a reporter and declared 98% of architecture is crap

Frank Gehry finger: Renowned architect Frank Gehry, celebrated for his sculptural designs, has died at 96. A resurfaced moment from his career sh

EJH-o niam gri koela bikotaniko champengchina Katakey Committee uiata

SHILLONG: East Jaintia Hills ajao niam gri koela bikotaniko champengna gita geetaniko onchina Justice (Retd) BP Katakey Committee, adokni Chief S

Sorkarini kamrangko nina NGCO, GH-ko wenenga

TURA: Sorkarini dingtang dingtang scheme aro project-rangko jako rae kam kaaniko nina gita Niksamso Garo Community Organisation (NGCO), Garo Hill

Book on dangers of decreasing insect population launched

Cyberabad Police Visit RGIA Amid IndiGo Flight Cancellations

Police advised the station staff to ensure passenger convenience during peak hours until normal operations resume.

There is a slight desperation to win ODI series, says India assistant coach

Visakhapatnam, Dec 5: Assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate on Friday said a below-par performance in the preceding Test series has put a certain am

Indias going to come hard at us: Breetzke

Visakhapatnam, Dec 5: South Africa batter Matthew Breetzke understands that India will come hard at them in the series-deciding third ODI here, b

Oz take 44-run lead in second Ashes Test after England drop 5 catches

Brisbane, Dec 5: Australia took a 44-run first-innings lead after two days of the second Ashes cricket test, with the top order all getting start

Hazlewood suffers another injury setback

Brisbane, Dec 5: Australia pacer Josh Hazlewood suffered yet another injury setback as he sustained a low-grade Achilles injury during his rehabi

India edge Belgium 4-3 in penalties to reach semis

CHENNAI, Dec 5:The hosts India continued their unbeaten streak in the Junior Hockey WC after beating Belgium 4-3 in the penalty shoot-out in the

Pitch eats ball, WBBL game called off

Adelaide, Dec 5: If you ever thought cricket had seen every imaginable way for a match to be abandoned, the WBBL just politely disagreed. At the

Taiwan says China deploys warships in military operations

Beijing, which claims self-ruled Taiwan as part of its territory, neither confirmed nor denied the manoeuvres

CWC Takes Up Study On Godavari Riverbed Profile

Armed with certain instruments, the CWC would study the riverbed levels, its depth and sediment formation at select places along its course twice

Were overcautious while using AI in judiciary, says CJI

Hyderabad Records Strong Rise In Digital Payments

The report highlights that large and mid-sized cities in southern India reflect strong UPI usage, with 35% of offline transactions and 52% of onl

Decide or well appoint VCs: Supreme Court to Kerala

Pak, Afghanistan Exchange Heavy Fire Along Border Amid Heightened Tensions

Pakistan and Afghanistan exchanged heavy fire along their border late on Friday, officials from both countries said, amid heightened tensions fol

Telangana BJP To Conduct 'Peoples Betrayal Day Protest

In a statement, Ramchander Rao also pointed to alleged policy failures like the controversial HILT policy and mishandling of GHMC expansion, call

Pic of Roy smoking bidi on book cover not illegal, rules SC

Maha civic polls result after Dec 20 voting: SC upholds HC order

The Supreme Court has cleared the way for the immediate declaration of Maharashtra civic election results, dismissing any further delays due to p

BJP, DMK MPs clash in Parliament over Tamil Nadu ritual

Covid Reaffirmed Indias Belief In Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, Says Governor

The book highlights how Cyberabad transformed into a hub of innovation and responsibility, demonstrating how strategic planning, collaboration an

West Bengal Mother-Son Duo, Pushed Over Border, Back In India After 5 Months

The Supreme Court recently ordered the Centre to bring back the mother-son duo on humanitarian grounds after their Indian citizenship was found v

Frank Gehrys net worth was $100 million at the time of his death; who are the richest architects in the world?

Frank Gehry net worth: Renowned architect Frank Gehry, celebrated for his sculptural landmarks like the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, has died at 96.

Who is Frank Gehry? See architect's key works, awards, career

Who is Frank Gehry? This explainer covers his death at 96, his early life, career, Guggenheim Bilbao impact, global projects, awards, net worth,

Exclusive rights over temple rituals, TN defends defying HC order in SC

Tamil Nadu's DMK government sought an urgent Supreme Court hearing on its appeal against the Madras High Court's order allowing the 'Karthigai De

Petition seeking legal abolition of polygamy in India signed by 300 leading progressive figures

It should be ensured that the reform is rooted in dignity and justice, not stigma,

Two Lakh Devotees Throng Bhaktarahalli Jyothula Utsavam

As part of a long-held tradition, devotees suffering from health issues or unable to have children offered prayers by allowing Bhuthappas (oracle

JNTU Gurajada Ties Up With Torch Fintech For Industry-Ready Skills

The partnership will provide self-paced courses, industry-focused training modules and specialised skill-enhancement programmes. Students will al

Hyderabad's Civic Depts Ready to Curb Pollution

Their list covered what can be done quickly through GHMC funds and what requires longer NCAP support.

Dr K Ramesh Reddy Appointed In-Charge Vice-Chancellor of KNRUHS

He replaces Dr Nanda Kumar Reddy who had resigned recently.

Pressure mounts on Raj Bhavan to grant age relaxation to job aspirants in Jammu and Kashmir

Protests are being held by aspirants under the open merit category, demanding an increase in the current upper age limit from 32 to 37

Dying declaration cant be rejected due to time lag: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has ruled that a dying declaration remains valid even if there's a time gap before the victim's death, and it doesn't need to b

Haj 2026 Third List Announced

The committee said that seats will depend on the availability at the designated embarkation points and pilgrims could check the status in due cou

Trump awarded inaugural FIFA peace prize at World Cup 2026 draw in Washington

Holiday shopping 2025 revolution: AI tools and crypto gifts surge among Gen Z what to gift this Christmas

Crypto gifts for Christmas: This holiday season, young Americans are reshaping shopping habits. Nearly half of US shoppers use AI for holiday tas

Justice Sam Koshy Named to NALSA Board

The Union law ministry issued a gazette notification to this effect on December 1.

Frank Gehry cause of death, net worth, family: Who will inherit Canadian-American architect's empire? Here's early life, education, earnings

Frank Gehry cause of death, net worth and family details are now confirmed after his death at his Santa Monica home. The architect changed global

Telangana High Court Accepts HYDRAA Chiefs Apology on Bathukammakunta Case

On November 27, the High Court had cautioned him that it would order a non-bailable warrant if he skipped personal appearance in the case.

Frank Gehry, legendary architect behind the Guggenheim Bilbao and Disney Concert Hall, dies at 96

Renowned architect Frank Gehry, celebrated for reshaping city skylines with his visionary, sculptural designs, has died at 96. His innovative use

Agri ministers meet, commit to strengthen cooperation

Maharashtrawants toadopt AI-driven model and adult open schools to prevent school dropouts

Maharashtra Education departmentsaid it wants to collaborate with Educate Girls to adopt its AI-driven model and introduce open schools for adult

PILs Challenge Land Transformation Policy

Justice N. Tukaramji of the Telangana High Court deferred hearing of a writ plea challenging the state's decision to shift the Bodhan sub-jail op

Landman Season 3 renewal and what to expect: Why did Paramount Plus renew series for new season already?

Landman Season 3 renewal and what to expect are now clear after Paramount Plus confirmed a new season of the hit series. The streamer shared upda

3,155 Indian Nationals Deported From US This Year As Of Nov 21: Govt Tells Parl

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) was asked whether it is a fact that several Indians who entered through donkey route, were recently deport

SFI claims victory in Cusat students union election

Fadnavis hails quota for orphans as historic; Congress seeks White Paper on Mahayutis first year in office

Chief Minister calls the 1% reservation a landmark step for social justice; Congress hits out at government over farm distress, crime, stalled pr

Sonia Heaps Praise on CM for Summit

In a letter addressed to the Chief Minister on Friday, Mrs Gandhi expressed confidence that the summit would serve as a major step toward realisi

Is Trumps FIFA Peace Prize decision influenced by Myanmars 'crony tycoon Zaw Zaw, accused of 'extrajudicial killings'?

Donald Trump received the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize on December 5, an award created just a month prior. The decision, lacking transparency and a

Delhi University law student stabbed to death in south Delhi's Sangam Vihar; 2 held

Irshad, a first-year LLB student at Delhi University's Campus Law Centre, had multiple stab injuries, the police said.

Geriatric Wards With 20 Beds Each To Come Up In Govt Hospitals, Says DME

The DME announced that Dr Prem Sagar, head of the department at Osmania Medical College, has been appointed state nodal officer for geriatric ser

After Kudankulam project, Modi & Putin discuss building second Russian N-plant in India

India and Russia are set to significantly boost nuclear energy collaboration following President Putin's visit. Discussions focused on constructi

Russia makes first delivery of Nuclear-fuel for TN nuclear plant's 3rd unit

Undeterred by global pressures, Russia has commenced nuclear fuel deliveries for Kudankulam's third unit, reinforcing its commitment to uninterru

December 6: Weather Forecast & Prayer Timings

Maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to be around 29 C and 16C respectively

Astroguide for December 6, Saturday

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Pawan Wants Kerala-Type Education In AP Involving Parents

Addressing a large gathering at the Mega Teachers-Parents Meeting (PTM) held at Sarada ZP High School in Chilakaluripet of Palnadu district on Fr

AP Minister Flags Poor Safety, Unpaid Dues at Visakhapatnam Projects

On Friday, AP Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board chairman Valavala Mallikarjuna Rao, labour department additional secretary Ga

MCD budget: no new taxes, focus on sanitation, health

Will boost revenue collection, says Commissioner, notes that liabilities have swelled to 15,791.8 cr., nearly the budgets size; plan for shelter

Australia Varsities Tie Up With Telangana Institutions

Visiting minister Julian Hill pushes for practical collaborations, clear goals and student pathways

15 Injured As Bus Plunges 70 Feet Into Gorge

Teams from the Ratnagiri district police, along with local villagers and emergency responders, pulled passengers out of the damaged vehicle and s

Telangana Rising Summit To Be Purely Economic Meet: Revanth

CM asks officials to ensure that delegates are provided seamless, high-quality experience during meet

Prasar Bharati signs MoUs with Russian media organisations

The organisations include Joint Stock Company Gazprom-media Holding; National Media Group, BIG ASIA Media Group, ANO TV-Novosti, and TV BRICS

Bitcoin (BTC USD) lags S&P 500 for first time since 2014 as AI stocks lead 2025 rally gold and silver also gain

Bitcoin (BTC USD vs S&P 500: Bitcoin is unexpectedly falling behind the S&P 500's strong 2025 rally. Artificial intelligence stocks and precious

Top heart doctors reveal the 4 frozen foods you should be eating for a healthier heart

Eating frozen foods can help your heart stay healthy. Experts say frozen berries, spinach, salmon and edamame keep important nutrients and are ea

Two illegal coke plants demolished: Govt to HC

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 5: The state government has informed the High Court of Meghalaya that two illegal coke oven plants violating the Me

After 17-year delay, GSWSS Phase-III to be commissioned in March

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 5: Ending a nearly 17-year wait, the Greater Shillong Water Supply Scheme Phase-III is projected to be fully commis

CM, Speaker condole passing of former min

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 5: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma and Assembly Speaker Thomas A Sangma on Friday mourned the demise of former minis

KHADC EC expanding toll gates sans tenders: Cong

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 5: The Meghalaya Congress has levelled a serious allegation against the VPP-led Executive Committee in the Khasi Hi

Dorbar seeks expedited CBI inquiry into Mukroh case

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 5: The Dorbar Shnong of Mukroh on Friday submitted a memorandum to Union Home Minister Amit Shah through Governor C

Tezpur university crisis deepens as prof takes charge as acting VC suo motu

Tezpur University faces turmoil as senior professor Dhruba Bhattacharyya takes charge as acting vice-chancellor, citing university statutes. This

Congress maintains debt trap looming

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 5: Congress chief Vincent H Pala fired back at Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma, warning that Meghalaya is heading t