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Quote of the day by Hugh Jackman: There comes a certain point in life when you have to stop

This quote of the day by Hugh Jackman reflects the importance of personal responsibility and emotional maturity. It urges readers to stop blaming

10 Arrested Over Lynching Of Hindu Man In Bangladesh

Ten individuals have been arrested in connection with the brutal murder of Dipu Chandra Das, a 25-year-old Hindu youth, in Mymensingh, Bangladesh

IIM Bangalore Launches Certificate Programme In Personal Finance And Wealth Advisory

The PFWA course, starting March 27, 2026, targets professionals with a bachelor's degree and three years experience in financial services.

Mbapp Equals Ronaldo With 59th Goal for Real Madrid

The former Paris Saint-Germain star, who joined Madrid in the summer of 2024, has scored 29 times for Madrid this season, including a league-lead

Security tightened at Indian Assistant High Commission Office in Bangladesh

Dhaka: Security has been strengthened at the Indian Assistant High Commission office and the visa application centre in Bangladeshs Sylhet city i

U.P. ministers flay Akhilesh Yadav over photographs with cough syrup case accused

Minister of Fisheries Sanjay Nishad said the BJP government was following a zero-tolerance policy against illegal narcotics, organised drug mafia

Google, Apple Warn Staff Against International Travel Amid US Visa Delays: Report

The Trump administration has announced increased vetting of applicants for H-1B visas for highly skilled workers, including screening social medi

AP Role Model for Country in Energy Conservation: CS

Vijayanand, along with APGENCO MD and APSECM CEO S. Nagalakshmi and APCPDCL CMD P. Pulla Reddy, presented awards to government and private organi

22 weather stations in severe zone, first cold wave day in city

NEW DELHI: Delhi continued to grapple with severe air pollution and dense fog on Saturday as well, with more than half of the citys air quality m

Major security breach alarms authorities as police investigate suspected access pass manipulation at two Adelaide prisons

Police are investigating a security breach at two Adelaide prisons. An unauthorized person may have entered high-security areas using a forged id

Morning Digest: EU leaders to be chief guests at Vande Mataram-themed 77th Republic Day fete; U.S. wants Indias nuclear liability aligned with global norms, and more

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Hyderabad womans domestic violence case against NRI husband quashed by SC

The Supreme Court has ruled that a husband asking his wife to account for household expenses does not constitute cruelty under Indian Penal Code

Why Was Shubman Gill Dropped From T20 World Cup Squad? Report Reveals Real Reason

Officially, Shubman Gill was omitted from India's T20 World Cup 2026 squad due to poor form and team combination considerations.

From guerrilla commander to peace talks: Maoist CC leader Rupesh on Hidma, Basavaraju and laying down arms

Maoist leader Rupesh, now T Vasudeva Rao, details his surrender after internal debates and the politburo's strategy shifts. He discusses the part

Lights up on Boran

A lesser known Bandra village lane deserves some attention to its history and inhabitants as it shines quietly for Christmas

Major power outage hits San Francisco

A major power outage affected much of San Francisco on Saturday, leaving around 125,000 residents without electricity, the citys emergency manage

Owen Beck finally gets his first NHL goal: Contract, salary and cap hit details

Montreal Canadiens rookie Owen Beck scored his first career NHL goal on December 20th, intercepting a puck in the neutral zone and snapping a cle

Red battle, end stage: India closes in on Maoists last battlefield in Bastar

Security forces are intensifying operations in Bastar to capture two key Maoist leaders, Papa Rao and Barsa Deva, following the elimination of to

Good News for Uttar Pradesh residents: Ganga Expressway construction nears completion, to opne for public from..., check details here

The Ganga Expressway is expected to give a major boost to industrial development in the region. This will not only improve connectivity but also

Tables have turned: As the party season begins, table scaping steps in as the new hosting ex

Tablescapingthe art of visually styling dining tablesis gaining popularity in India, blending food, dcor and immersive experiences. Designers lik

Trump's Photo Among 16 Epstein Files Disappeared From US Government Website

At least 16 files disappeared from the Justice Department's public webpage for documents related to Jeffrey Epstein - including a photograph show

IndiGo Issues Travel Advisory, Dense Fog May Disrupt Flights in North India

The airline said reduced visibility during the early hours could impact flight operations, potentially leading to delays or schedule changes

T20 World Cup 2026 squad: Ishan Kishans inclusion a reward for consistency

Kishans recall, much like Karun Nairs return to the Test side for the England tour, sends a strong message to domestic cricketers grinding it out

Nora Fatehi mets with road accident, drunk man rams car into actress' Mercedes, Mumbai Police says, 'taken to hospital...'

Actress Nora Fatehi was involved in a minor car accident in Mumbai around 4 pm while heading to the Sunburn Festival.

Congress plays down Omars dismissal of vote theft charge

Congress leader Salman Khurshid stated that alliance membership doesn't negate a constituent's political ideology, responding to J&K CM Omar Abdu

Bangladesh: 10 Arrested in Hindu Youth Lynching Case

Dipu Chandra Das was allegedly beaten to death by a mob over accusations of blasphemy

'Indias future is inseparable from its neighbours,' says ex Army chief Naravane as Bangladesh boils

He stated that India's future is linked to its neighbours, underscoring the importance of maintaining positive ties amid turmoil in Bangladesh. S

Zelenskyy says U.S. must pile pressure on Russia to end war

America must clearly say: if not diplomacy, then there will be full pressure...Putin does not yet feel the kind of pressure that should exist, sa

Pakistan court sentences 4 PTI leaders for 10 years in connection with May 9 riots

An anti-terrorism court has sentenced four PTI leaders, including Yasmin Rashid and Mian Mehmoodur Rashid, to 10 years in prison for their involv

Nora Fatehi's Car Hit by Drunk Driver, Actress Safe: Mumbai Police

The police have registered a case against the intoxicated driver

Mbappe equals Ronaldo's record in Real Madrid's 2-0 win over Sevilla

Mbappe missed several earlier chances before getting his opportunity from the spot four minutes from time and he made no mistake to net his 59th

AUS vs ENG third Test: Rain halts play on day 5 of Ashes, England 241-6

Will Jacks was 21 not out, with wicketkeeper Jamie Smith on 25

Punjab Police crack down on narco-terror nexus: Army deserter caught with 907 gm heroin, hand grenade

Punjab Police have arrested alleged Army deserter Rajbir Singh and his associate Chirag in a narco-terror nexus bust. Singh, apprehended near the

Quote of the Day by inventor of telephone Alexander Graham Bell: When one door closes, another opens; but

Alexander Graham Bell, inventor of the telephone, spent formative years in Canada. His words on opportunity and focus are highlighted. The quote

U.S. forces stop oil tanker off Venezuela coast as Trump follows up on promise to seize tankers

The pre-dawn operation comes days after Mr. Trump announced a blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers coming in and out of the South American coun

Australia Marks Day of Reflection for Bondi Beach Shooting Victims

The federal and New South Wales state governments have declared Sunday a national Day of Reflection, a week after Australias worst mass shooting

Head of Nobel-awarding Swedish Academy resigns

As of June 1, 2026, Academy member Ingrid Carlberg, an author and journalist, will take over as permanent secretary

WWII Navy veteran Ira 'Ike' Schab, one of last remaining Pearl Harbor survivors, dies at 105

World War II Navy veteran Ira Ike Schab, a survivor of the 1941 Pearl Harbor attack, has died at 105. Schab, who rarely spoke of the experience f

Nora Fatehi's car hit by drunk driver, actor safe: Mumbai Police

According to Mumbai Police, a drunk driver rammed his car into her vehicle, but she sustained no injuries. She was taken to a nearby hospital for

Being casteist biggest demand of time: Another IAS officer stirs row

US intelligence indicates Putin's war aims in Ukraine are unchanged

U.S. intelligence reports indicate Vladimir Putin still aims to capture all of Ukraine and parts of Europe, contradicting claims of his desire fo

Earthquake of magnitude 3.3 strikes Pakistan

A 3.3-magnitude earthquake struck Khuzdar district in Balochistan, Pakistan, with a depth of 8 km. This follows several other mild tremors in the

Suryakumar Given Clear Ultimatum After Gill's Axe: Report Makes Huge Claim

In 19 innings this year, Suryakumar has managed 218 runs at a strike rate of 123.2, his worst since making his international debut.

US strikes on Syria underscore scale of challenge for its President

U.S. and Jordanian forces launched over 70 airstrikes against Islamic State positions in Syria, targeting infrastructure and weapons sites. This

US intercepts oil tanker off Venezuelan coast, officials say

The U.S. intercepted an oil tanker off Venezuela's coast, confirming a lockade of sanctioned vessels. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem st

Haaland propels Man City to top with double against West Ham

City stamped their authority early on, and Haaland struck in the fifth minute when his first shot from Phil Foden's cross was parried by Alphonse

The immortal sacrifices of the chaar sahibzaade

Inderjeet S Bhatia Prince bhatiainderjeet3@gmail.com The history of humanity is marked by countless stories of courage, but few episodes shine as

Mind is at ease only when the Heart is at Peace

Rajan Sachdev sachdevrajan@gmail.com Meditation is not about escaping life; it is about connecting with life at its source. While many approach m

Court charges Alka Lamba for assault on police during 2024 protest

The prosecution further stated that the accused and the protesters pushed the female and male police officials, jumped the barricades

Amid rising legal risks, recruiting independent directors is getting tougher for India Inc

India Inc faces challenges hiring independent directors due to a limited talent pool, significant pay disparities, and increasing legal and reput

Man sentenced to life-imprisonment for murder of his father over property dispute in Rajamangalam

George Bush was sentenced to life imprisonment and a fine of 5,000

DG Vaishnav College organises anti-drug awareness cycle rally

M.K. Mohan, Anna Nagar MLA, flagged off the rally

From blessing to investment

The dinner table debate is less about college dreams and more about whether the family can afford the tuition fees

Court frame charges against two persons for attack on Delhi CM

Police claimed that conspiracy has been found through call detail records, locations, and money transactions

India-Oman Summit

Prof D Mukherjee mukhopadhyay.dinabandhu@gmail.com The India-Oman relationship reached a historic milestone on 18 December 2025 with the conferme

Zehanpora Breaks Its Silence Kashmirs Buddhist Past Rises Again

Dr Harmeet Singh Soodan harmeetjnu@gmail.com A small village in Baramulla has suddenly stepped into the archaeological spotlight. Zehanpora-long

Modern parenthood

Are parents safe, clear, intelligent and responsible enough in deciding what is good or bad for their child?

The Transforming Power of Meditation

Dr Vikas Abrol abrolvics@gmail.com Meditation is the science of reuniting the soul with the Infinite Spirit or God. By meditating regularly and d

A message to mankind

Dr Rashpal Singh rashpalsingh786bari@gmail.com Name of the Book:- PEGHAM (Afsanay) Name of the Author:- Nawab Din Kasana (JKAS) Publisher:- Educa

8,500 candidates appearing on runway of airstrip for home guard job in Odisha gone viral

Despite the remuneration being lower than prevailing daily wages in the market, the fixed monthly payment of a little over 18,000 offers stabilit

The Story of Language

Mahi Charak mahicharak06@gmail.com Language is one of humanitys greatest creations. It is the invisible thread that binds hearts, the bridge betw

Traditional Cheese Kalari in Jammu

Its Origins and Food History Dr Rakesh Verma rakeshforests@gmail.com Kalari cheese is a unique artisanal cheese that holds a special place in the

Illuminating the Spiritual in Sharda Script

Lalit Gupta lalitguptajammu@gmail.com Subhash Razdans exhibition titled Akshra created a kind of silent uproar within Jammus cultural circles. As

Snow, rain likely in J&K as WDs hit region

Fog affects air, train services; 5 flights cancelled *Srinagar-Leh NH closed after snowfall at Zojila Gopal Sharma JAMMU, Dec 20: The Union Terri

CJ inaugurates newly constructed Court Complex at Hiranagar

Excelsior Correspondent KATHUA, Dec 20: Chief Justice High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, Justice Arun Palli, today inaugurated newly const

Man held with JeI posters

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Dec 20: A person was arrested in Pulwama district today and the posters of the banned Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) wer

Anti-terror operations in various parts of Jammu

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 20: Security forces have intensified anti-terror operations across the Jammu region following intelligence inp

Court issues NB warrant against Hizb supremo

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Dec 20: The Special Judge Budgam designated under NIA Act has issued non-bailable warrants against banned Hizbu

Northern Army Commander reviews counter-terrorism preparedness in Surankote

Excelsior Correspondent POONCH, Dec 20: Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma, Army Commander Northern Command, today visited Shahsitar in the Suranko

Imran, wife get 17 years jail term

ISLAMABAD, Dec 20: Pakistans former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi were sentenced to 17 years in jail each by a court on Satu

Godse killed Gandhi physically, Modi Govt his soul: Surinder Rajput

*BJP used agencies against Oppn for vendetta politics: AICC Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 20: AICC Spokesperson Surinder Singh Rajput has bl

LG reviews progress of high security prison, cyber divn, bunkers in J&K

Calls for strengthening various wings of Home Deptt Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 20: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today chaired a high-l

Rajasthan to strengthen arbitration proceedings in State litigation with new policy

An efficient teamwork between the government departments and legal fraternity would also help in the fast disposal of cases

Beyond motherhood

Motherhood comes in many forms; some nurture lives, others nurture ideas, compassion

Javid Dar inaugurates BDC Building at Nagrota

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 20: Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development, Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Departmen

Spring Blossoms School celebrates Annual Day

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 20: Spring Blossoms Public High School, Bakshi Nagar and Lakkar Mandi, celebrated its Annual Day with grandeur

Scientia Intl School holds programme

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 20: Scientia International School hosted its annual showcase UDAAN 2025-26 at Abhinav Theatre, here today, cel

Sikhs in Sindhi society

Dr Jasbir Singh Sarna jbsingh.801@gmail.com Name of Book : Guru Nanakpanthi Heritage Series: Volume One Guru Nanakpanthi Heritage Series: Volume

Ankur Play School, BSF Primary School hold programme

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 20: Ankur Play School and BSF Primary School celebrated their Annual Day with great enthusiasm at Satish Audit

JSS shines at Intl Adolescent Leadership Summit

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 20: Jammu Sanskriti School, Jammu delivered an outstanding performance at International Adolescent Leadership

Asmita Khelo India Women League held

Excelsior Sports Correspondent REASI, Dec 20: The Asmita Khelo India Women League 2025-26 was held at Multipurpose Indoor Complex, Reasi. The eve

SGSD Intl School holds Annual Day

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 20: SGSD International School, Machine Domana, Jammu, celebrated its 2nd Annual Day for the academic session 2

GGM Science College students celebrate their victory at Mahotsav-2025.

GGM Science College students celebrate their victory at Mahotsav-2025. The talented group-M. Zaigham Salaria, Manmeet Kour, Anirudh Sodi, Natasha

Elusive peace

Entire communities in most continents are trapped in cycles of violence that destroy crops, disrupt supply chains, wipe out livelihoods, and forc

Maharashtra CM orders SIT probe in Chandrapur kidney racket case

Maharashtra government formed a special investigation team to probe a Chandrapur kidney racket. Farmers were allegedly coerced by illegal moneyle

Study finds normalising blood glucose with lifestyle could halve heart disease risk in prediabetics

Reaching prediabetes remission is linked to a decades-long benefit, halving the risk of cardiovascular death or hospitalisation for heart failure

The crowd mentality

Politics plays foul with the crowd, in the name of religion, caste and cosmetic pull

9 years after NH-91 horror, UP court convicts 5 in mother-daughter gangrape, sentencing tomorrow

Nine years after a brutal gang rape and assault on NH-91, a special Pocso court convicted five men. The horrific 2016 incident, where a family wa

At least 16 files have disappeared from DOJ webpage for documents related to Jeffrey Epstein

The missing files included images of paintings depicting nude women

A tale of two birthdays

One officially recorded by a school administrator and the other the actual date