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Indian-origin printing firm boss convicted of COVID loan fraud in U.K.

Prashant Jobanputra is said to have fraudulently declared on the second application that this was the only Bounce Back Loan he had applied for.

NHPC organises awareness programme on Data Privacy Day 2026

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 30: With the aim of promoting awareness about the importance of data protection and privacy, an awareness prog

AM Kia unveils all-new Badass Seltos in Udhampur

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Jan 30: Marking a significant expansion of Kias footprint in the region, AM Group inaugurated the AM Kia Showro

End red tape to revive J&K industry: FCIK

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Jan 30: The Federation of Chambers of Industries Kashmir (FCIK) today said that industrial growth in J&K cannot

BJP MLA confronts U.P. Minister over delayed water projects in Mahoba, video went viral

After the video of the incident went viral, the Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav targeted the BJP government, alleging that BJP mini

Centre reassesses key provisions of UGC rules in wake of SCs stay

Basits ton, Udhays fifty lift J&K to 227

Excelsior Sports Correspondent Jammu, Jan 30: Jammu and Kashmir posted a fighting total of 227 runs in their first innings against Jharkhand on D

Indian-origin drug dealer using indianocean handle jailed for 20 years in UK

LONDON, Jan 30: An Indian-origin drug dealer has been jailed for 20 years by a court in north-west England for plotting a range of firearms and d

Olivia, Peers repeat as Australian Open mixed doubles champions

Alcaraz, Djokovic to meet in Australian Open final MELBOURNE, Jan 30: Olivia Gadecki and John Peers became the first team to win consecutive Aust

V-P, PM pay tributes to Gandhi on death anniversary

NEW DELHI, Jan 30 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on his death anniversary, saying his call for swadeshi

Pundhirs 165 powers J&K to strong position

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 30: Talented Shubham Singh Pundhir delivered a sensational innings of 165 runs off 311 balls, guiding J

PM Modi speaks to Venezuelas acting President Rodriguez

NEW DELHI, Jan 30 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Venezuelas acting President Delcy Rodriguez on Friday. This was the first time the tw

52 terrorists killed across three provinces of Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Jan 30 : Pakistans security forces killed 52 terrorists, mostly belonging to the Taliban, in separate operations across three province

CS attends high level cancer consultation in New Delhi

*J&K to launch Comprehensive Cancer Control Strategy Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Jan 30: A high level consultation on cancer burden, resear

BJP to fight Assam polls on twin planks of development, secure state

GUWAHATI, Jan 30 : In a bid to win the Assam Assembly elections for the third time in a row, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday advised the

US issues security alert, asks Americans to remain vigilant and avoid crowds in Bangladesh

DHAKA, Jan 30: The US on Friday issued a security alert for its citizens in Bangladesh, asking them to remain vigilant and avoid crowds as politi

Northern Army Commander reviews security situation at Nagrota

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 30: Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma, Army Commander, Northern Command, today chaired a joint security review

Nepal remembers martyrs who sacrificed life for democracy and freedom

KATHMANDU, Jan 30 : Nepal President Ramchandra Paudel on Friday urged all political parties and the general public to dedicate their efforts towa

Gold-to-silver ratio hits new low today: Why silver is outperforming gold despite biggest drop in years

Gold silver prices: Silver's dramatic surge has pushed the gold-to-silver ratio to multi-year lows, significantly outperforming gold. This shift

AI171 crash probe: AAIB assessing various aspects; nothing has been ruled out, says source

According to a report on January 30, the probe might be leaning towards deliberate pilot action as the probable cause for the accident

Alcaraz, Djokovic to meet in Australian Open final after epic semifinal wins

MELBOURNE, Jan 30: Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic will meet in the Australian Open final after each came through epic, momentum-swinging, five

Shrikant Suse presents Award-Winning Governance Initiatives at National Webinar

Excelsior Correspondent KARGIL, Jan 30 : On the occasion of the 34th National Good Governance Webinar, former Deputy Commissioner of Kargil, Shri

Wildlife Protection Division organises a workshop on HumanWildlife Conflict Management

Excelsior Correspondent KARGIL, Jan 30 : Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon today attended a one-day w

India U-19 team interacts with Tendulkar ahead of Pak clash in World Cup

NEW DELHI, Jan 30: The India U-19 team, currently playing in the ongoing U-19 World Cup, had a virtual interaction with batting great Sachin Tend

Rana meets public delegations, directs time-bound redressal of grievances

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 30: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environmemt and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana today met vari

Govt blocks Wingo App for fraud

NEW DELHI, Jan 30: The Government has blocked the Wingo App for allegedly sending fraudulent SMSes from users phones using them as mules to alleg

Sat Sharma raises sports infrastructure issue in RS

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Jan 30: Demonstrating his unwavering commitment towards public welfare and a future-ready Jammu & Kashmir, BJP

European Unions Bet on India

Ranbir Singh Pathania rspathaniamla@gmail.com When European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen spoke in a celebratory tone of India and ad

Altaf Bukhari, others call on LG

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 30: Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari, President, J&K Apni Party called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, today. M

Why are US stocks falling down and who are biggest losers and gainers? US market drop explained. Here's what should investors do now

Why are US stocks falling down and who are biggest losers and gainers? US stocks closed lower as investors reacted to President Donald Trumps Fed

Sunetra seen as ideal choice as she could provide a smooth transition

Bar Council Polls Peaceful, Counting Feb. 10

According to Bar Council officials, around 75 per cent of registered advocates cast their votes, reflecting strong participation in the electoral

Maharashtra Zilla Parishad elections postponed to February 7: SEC

According to the SEC, the Supreme Court has allowed an extension of two weeks for these elections beyond January 31

New Epstein files released today by US Department of Justice: Why Trump, Robin Leach and Ghislaine Maxwell are named in DOJ documents

Trump Epstein: New documents from the Jeffrey Epstein investigation have surfaced. These files include a victim's complaint naming television hos

Hyderabad NGO flags Anomalies In RTO Portal

In a letter to the minister, forum convenor M. Srinivas said the firm had failed to register hundreds of applications, creating confusion instead

Why are gold and silver witnessing one of the steepest daily drops ever in history and will they bounce back or continue to fall sharply? Precious metals nosedive explained. Here's what should investors do now

Why are gold and silver witnessing one of the steepest daily drops ever in history and will they bounce back or continue to fall sharply is now a

Economic Survey SHE Teams Lauded For Women's Mobility

The survey recommended scaling up SHE Teams alongside Kochis Women Police control room vans, which provide proactive patrols.

'Speaker Johnson, I won't forget this!': Sen Graham warns shutdown over Arctic Frost 'backstabbing'

'13-14 yr old girl was forced to': DoJ drops Epstein bombshell with explosive claims on Trump, Musk

US dollar jumps to biggest one-day gain since July after silver price and gold crashes today - why Kevin Warsh Fed nomination sparks global market chaos

US dollar biggest one-day gain: The US dollar saw a significant surge on Friday, its biggest one-day gain since July. This rally followed a sharp

Photo Sai Reaching Height Peak Of Hill With His Cycle Engineer Cycles To Rayalaseemas Toughest Peaks To Showcase Heritage

Sai Kumar, an engineer from Hindupur in Sri Sathya Sai district, is drawing widespread attention for his unique bicycle expeditions that blend ex

Why is silver price down by 31% and will it slump below $79 or make a comeback? Silver fall explained. Here's what should investors do now

Why is silver price down by 31% and will it slump below $79 or make a comeback? Silver prices fell sharply after a stronger US dollar and a gold

LIVE NOW: Capitol Hill Braces for Shutdown Chaos as Senate Debates Last-Minute Bipartisan Deal

Telangana Hopes For More Under New Fin. Panel

Telanganas share in Central tax devolution has steadily reduced in the decade under the two previous finance commissions. Under the 14th commissi

Person With Personal Interest Cannot Maintain PIL : CJ

Resurvey of alleged forest land ordered by HC

Didi Makes Peeyush Pandey Acting DGP Of Bengal

Mr Pandey, who is expected to take charge from Mr Kumar on Saturday, was posted as the Director (Security), in rank of DG, covering VVIP protecti

Catherine OHara cause of death: What happened hours before Home Alone star died, rare condition revealed and family's next steps

Catherine OHara cause of death: Beloved actress Catherine OHara has passed away at 71. Emergency services responded to a medical situation at her

Rift In TD-JS Alliance: Kapus Support Bolisetti Satyas Comments

Many Kapu leaders backed Satyanarayanas remarks. Kapu Nadu chief adviser DN Ramesh noted that the Kapus led by him had met Chandrababu Naidu befo

Rejected 546 times in a year, candidate finally got a Finance Analyst role here are the tips that worked

A job seeker's year-long quest for a Finance Analyst position ended successfully. He applied to 250 jobs and sent 550 cold emails. His strategy i

Rakhi Sawant trolled for bold, body-hugging outfit while offering shraddhanjali to Ajit Pawar

Actor and influencer Rakhi Sawant reacted to the death of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar by paying her shraddhanjali and expressing

From price stability to clean energy: India insulating citizens from global shocks, says Hardeep Puri

Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri said India has successfully protected its citizens from global energy price shock

Why is gold price nosediving by over 12% and will it go below $4,724 or rise again? Gold crash explained. Here's what should investors do now

Why is gold price nosediving by over 12% and will it go below $4,724 or rise again? Gold prices fell after the U.S. dollar strengthened following

Maha's first woman Dy CM: NCP to formally elect Sunetra Pawar as legislature party leader

NCP has decided to hold the legislature party meeting on January 31 after Sunetra Pawar gave her consent to accept the new responsibility. She is

Jewellery Shop in Alwal Burgled

Hyderabad Fire: Audio of victim seeking help surfaces

DMK Upbeat Over Poll Survey Predicting Its Win

Actually, the 45 percent vote share that the CVoter survey had forecast for the DMK-led alliance was too small a number that would be revealed by

A soldier few know, a record few can match: Brigadier Henry Bhaskars journey through two wars and beyond

A frontline officer in the 1965 and 1971 wars, Brigadier Bhaskar went on to become the first chairman of the Chittagong Port Trust in newly liber

CISF Pension Fraud: ED Chargesheets Ex-ASI

ED investigation revealed that Singh used multiple bank accounts held in his own name as well as those of his family members, friends, and unrela

Congress and DMK to begin seat-sharing talks next week: K Selvaperunthagai

Tamil Nadu Congress is set to resume seat-sharing talks with ally DMK within a week, following a positive meeting between Rahul Gandhi and Kanimo

Kalaburagi: Police Arrest Two Alleged House Thieves; Gold And Cash Recovered

A complaint was filed on June 3, 2025, by Veerabhadrayya, an employee at KKRTC where he alleged that between May 31 and June 3, 2025, while he wa

Laddoos row: Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams seeks micro-DNA test, YSRCP claims moral victory

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) is seeking micro DNA testing to resolve the controversy over alleged adulteration of ghee used in Tirupa

Whirlpool to retain India stake for now: CEO Marc Bitzer

Whirlpool Corporation has halted plans to sell more shares in its Indian business. The company will now look for different ways to lower its debt

Shashi Tharoor praises Rahul Gandhi, set to be star campaigner in polls

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor expressed praise for Rahul Gandhi, calling him a sincere person and a strong voice against communalism. Thi

Wingo app blocked as MHA moves to bust fraud SMS network

The Ministry of Home Affairs has blocked servers and promotional channels linked to the 'Wingo' app, identifying it as a 'telecom mule' platform.

Employee gets lower-than-expected Big Four job offer, remote role leaves him in a Catch-22 - would you take it?

Receiving a job offer that is below expectations can be both confusing and frustrating, even when the organization is prestigious. A Redditor sha

The 27th amendment, Pakistans democratic dilemma

The amendment has consequences that will deeply affect the constitutional order

How can State government squat on private property, asks Madras High Court Chief Justice

Denies interim relief to the government in a case related to rental dispute between Tambaram Police Commissionerate and its landlords

Why elephants are considered as engines of economic revival in monsoon land

Lakshmi stands serene as elephants pour water over her. Water is not merely a decorative motif; it symbolises the monsoon. The elephants represen

Man finds $55,000 job boring and too easy, seeks career change advice is a lesson for many

A 27-year-old professional's Reddit post about his BS job sparked a debate on career comfort versus growth. While enjoying a low-stress, remote r

Govt likely to consider allowing export of wheat

SIR in Bengal: Ex-India women cricketer Jhulan Goswami summoned for SIR hearing

The matter triggered a sharp political reaction, with the Trinamool Congress accusing the BJP of targeting a national sports icon

Indian Leather Industry Has Gone Global

The IFMEA has projected robust growth prospects growth of over 15 to 20 percent over the next three years ahead for the leather goods industry t

Governor R.N. Ravi, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin pay tributes to Mahatma Gandhi

Association pays tributes to freedom fighters in Chennai

BJP begins gathering public opinion for election manifesto

Saw A Lot Of Potential: VinFast Asia CEO On Setting Up EV Factory In Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu's policies have received a big thumbs up from two investors in the state, including an EV manufacturer, which said it could scout land

Hunter Biden Argues Ghosting His Young Daughter Isn't Relevant To Child Support Dispute

Navy Joan Roberts has now moved the court for reconsideration.

Catherine OHara passes away at 71: How did the Home Alone and Schitts Creek star die? What we know so far

Catherine OHara: Beloved actress Catherine OHara, celebrated for her unforgettable roles over five decades, has passed away at 71 after a brief i

Stalin unveils Gandhi-Jeevanandham statue, inaugurates memorial hall

Stay the course: On the UGCs Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions rules

Equity rules may need modifications, but they are essential

Will waive cooperative society loans for persons with disabilities, promises Palaniswami

He also asserts that the issue has not been resolved in the DMK-led front, with the Congress drifting from the alliance

Passports Warm: Uganda's Offer To ICC If Pakistan Pull Out Of T20 World Cup

Pakistan Cricket Board chief Mohsin Naqvi met the country's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and later posted that a decision on the ICC matter will

Trump Moment in ARRs Reel

Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman shared a memorable moment from the Melania documentary premiere, where a surprise appearance by the US President

Menstrual health part of Right to Life under Article 21: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has declared menstrual health a fundamental right under Article 21, mandating free biodegradable sanitary pads for girl student

Sharad Pawar faction pushes for NCP merger, Ajit camp hits pause

The two NCP factions are unlikely to merge soon. A powerful section wants Sunetra Pawar to strengthen her hold before any merger. The Sharad Pawa

Trump Predicts Iran Will Seek Deal To Avoid US Strikes

President Donald Trump predicted on Friday that Iran would seek to negotiate a deal rather than face American military action, despite Tehran war

Workshop Stresses Stronger Grassroots Communication for Disaster Preparedness

Focus on women, children and vulnerable groups for better preparedness

Telangana Drug Bust: EAGLE Arrests 12 Fugitives in Coordinated Operation

According to the officials, the accused had been evading arrest since the registration of their respective cases.

Political egos keep Dy Speakers post vacant in JK Assembly

Key legislative post vacant for 15 months; NC silent, BJP muted Jammu Tawi, Jan 30:As the Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly convenes for its 5

BRS MLA Kaushik Reddy Clashes with Police at Jatara, Booked

Police officials said restrictions were imposed on the movement of large convoys towards the venue to prevent overcrowding and to maintain law an

India well placed to mediate Israel-Palestine dispute: FM Varsen Aghabekian Shahin

Arab foreign ministers met in Delhi to discuss the Israel-Palestine conflict, with a two-state solution and Gaza reconstruction on the agenda. Pa