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NAUP holds protest, demands deportation of Rohingya, Bangladeshi immigrants

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 6: Against the continued illegal settlement of Bangladeshi and Rohingya immigrants in the Jammu region, activi

Shiv Sena stages protest, torches Bangladesh flag

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 6: Workers of Shiv Sena (UBT) J&K unit here today staged a protest demonstration against the ongoing attacks o

LFO-BHF distributes winter hygiene kits to Balgran children

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 6: Live for Others-Being Helpful Foundation (LFO-BHF), in collaboration with Talla Jewellers, organized a wint

BJP takes stock of peoples problems in Bantalab

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 6: Reinforcing its commitment to the welfare of the displaced community, a delegation of the BJP Kashmir Displ

From abandonment to revival: Pre-1947 R S Pura Railway Station being conserved

Archival photos, memorabilia to narrate rail history *Work apace on Rs 1.05 crore heritage project Mohinder Verma JAMMU, Jan 6: The historic Rail

All J&K PDD Engineering Draftsmen Association elects new body

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 6: All JKPDD Engineering Draftsmen Association conducted its executive body election at Gladni Guest House, Na

Nrityanjali presents its annual production Raas Rang

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 6: Nrityanjali, a classical dance academy presented its annual production Raas Rang under the banner of Rangyu

Notorious drug peddler booked under PIT NDPS Act

Excelsior Correspondent KATHUA, Jan 6:- In a major success against drug peddlers, Kathua police under the overall supervision of SSP Kathua, Mohi

HMWSSB books 19 people for illegal drain connections in SR Nagar

Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) on Tuesday, January 6, registered criminal cases against 19 reside

Publisher issues apology to Shivaji heir over unverified statements in 2003 book

Clean Politics or Old Games? KHADC and the Politics of Tradition

By Bhogtoram Mawroh Theres never a dull moment with politics in Meghalaya. The year ended with the highly irregular move of the KHADC appointing

Court allows forensic test of Unnao survivor's voice sample

A Delhi court has permitted a forensic examination of the Unnao rape survivor's voice sample. This comes after an accused's lawyer argued that th

France's Macron says security statement endorsed by Ukraine's allies 'significant step'

Prospects for progress at the meeting were uncertain as the Trump administration's focus is shifting to Venezuela, while U.S. suggestions of a Gr

With gun in hand, Lalu's daughter Rohini Acharya warns 'enemies'

Lalu Prasad's daughter Rohini Acharya posted a picture with a gun, stating she can discern right from wrong with a perfect aim. This follows a pu

Head, Smith centuries put Australia in control on Day 3

THE ASHES Sydney, Jan 6: Travis Heads third century of the series and Steve Smiths first guided Australia to a 134-run first-innings lead over En

Ruben Gallego introduces measure to stop Trump from taking over Greenland

Senator Ruben Gallego has introduced a resolution to stop any U.S. military action against Greenland. His move comes after President Donald Trump

ICC to hold talks with BCB over World Cup standoff

New Delhi, Jan 6: The International Cricket Council is set to engage with the Bangladesh Cricket Board in an effort to resolve the standoff over

Telangana, AP fisherfolks spar over fake IDs in border village

Tensions escalated between fisherfolks from Telangana and Andhra Pradesh in the border village of Reballe in Chintalapalem mandal, Suryapet distr

At least 24 security officers in Caracas killed in U.S. operation to capture Maduro: Venezuela's military

The number is on top of an announcement by Cuba's government on Sunday (January 4) that 32 Cuban military and police officers working in Venezuel

It would be silly to underestimate Kohli, Rohit: Bracewell

NEW ZEALAND ODIS Mumbai, Jan 6: New Zealand captain Michael Bracewell on Tuesday said it would be silly to underestimate Indian batting superstar

'Typo' triggers SIR notice to Amartya, TMC cries 'insult'

Kohli set for milestone spree as India face New Zealand in ODIs

New Delhi, Jan 6: Indias three-match ODI series against New Zealand is set to double up as a milestone watch for Virat Kohli, with the former cap

IBBI revises liquidation forms to simplify compliance for insolvency professionals

The amendments cover four forms LIQ-1 to LIQ-4 addressing the full liquidation lifecycle, including asset realisation, distribution, and stakeh

Two suspected cattle smugglers thrashed in city

In an age of nationalism, a month-long art exhibition in Kolkata on the idea of land

Land carries deep cultural and emotional significance, anchoring identity, heritage and community ties, curator Ina Puri says

Human cases don't get so many appeals: SC on stray dogs row; matter slated to come up for hearing today

The Supreme Court expressed surprise at the sheer volume of interlocutory applications filed in the stray dogs case, noting it exceeds typical hu

Centre praises GHMC for containing dengue, other diseases

Hyderabad: The Union government on Tuesday, January 6, lauded the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) for successfully containing vect

U.S. and Ukraine discussed 'some ideas' on issue of territory: Zelenskyy

Ukraine had said earlier that the U.S. offered the idea of a free economic zone if Kyiv withdraws from parts of the Donetsk region that Ukrainian

US military an option as Trump weighs acquiring Greenland: White House

Greenland is a self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark and part of the NATO alliance, and European leaders have strongly rejected

Mix of good, bad and ugly: The Indian team in the ODIs against the Kiwis

It looks like the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) plays a game of musical chairs to pick the Indian team before the beginning of any

ISL to start Feb. 14, all clubs to participate: Sports Minister

The top-tier ISL will feature 91 matches on home and away basis, the logistics of which are still being worked out

Trump says acquiring Greenland national security priority, U.S. military always an option: White House

The U.S. President and his team are discussing a range of options to pursue this important foreign policy goal

Jupiters moon Europa may lack key ingredients for life in its subsurface ocean: study

Scientists found that Europas rocky seafloor is likely too strong to support tectonic or volcanic activity, processes that on Earth provide chemi

Chargesheet filed in August, Haryana yet to give prosecution sanction: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court questioned Haryana's delay in granting sanction for Professor Mahmudabad's prosecution, noting the chargesheet was filed last y

Winged visitors bank on Yamuna, ecological threats worry birders; four teams survey 22km stretch on river floodplain, spot 131 species

YSRC Wants Immediate Restarting Of Rayalaseema Lift Irrigation Works

The leaders accused the CM of deliberately stalling the Rayalaseema lift irrigation works to undermine former AP chief minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan

Quote of the day by Arthur Koestler: 'Courage is never to let your actions be influenced by your fears.' Here's timeless quotes by popular novelist

Quote of the day by Arthur Koestler highlights the meaning of courage through a short statement. The quote explains how fear should not control a

Insurance companies making SO MUCH money!: Trump tears into Democrats over Obamacare

Udupi: Police Register Cases Over Social Media Posts Opposing Muslim Groups Role In Paryaya Celebrations

The Paryaya celebration of Shirooru Math, one of the 8 Mutts of Udupi, is scheduled on January 18.

Phansi-gharrow: panel report seeks proper action against Kejriwal

DMRC official, wife, daughter die in house fire; probe on

Trump Officials In Talks With Venezuela On Oil Exports To US: Report

US refineries on the Gulf Coast can process Venezuela's crude and have imported it in the past, before the US imposed sanctions on Venezuela.

Over 300,000 taxpayers face small HMRC bills Heres why

HMRC has sent over 300,000 small tax bills to workers and pensioners in 2023-24. Most are under 300. The rise is caused by frozen tax thresholds,

Stray dog duty row: Sood writes to Kejriwal, seeks public apology

49.3% of Delhi Jal Board posts vacant, Assembly told

Migrant worker held for sexual assault

MNS Leader Joins BJP, Attacks Shiv Sena (UBT)

Dhuri was a strong contender for the MNS ticket from ward no 194 in Mahim assembly constituency, but the seat was given to Shiv Sena (UBT) in the

European leaders reject Trumps push for US takeover of Greenland

Leaders from France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain and the UK joined Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen in defending Greenlands sovereignty.

Tamil Nadu To Challenge HC Order On Deepam: TN Minister

The division bench of Justices G. Jayachandran and K.K. Ramakrishnan dismissed more than 10 appeals, including those filed by the state governmen

Court Comes to Rescue of Advocate Suspended by Bar Council

The judge was hearing a writ plea filed by R. Subramanian, challenging the order dated November 15, 2025, passed by the disciplinary committee of

State-Level Round Table Meet on Annual Survey of Industries

The meeting also occasioned hands-on training to enable filing of the returns on ASI portal for self-compilation.

Six teenagers apprehended for murder of 17-year-old boy

Doctors stir: Odisha govt. invokes ESMA

Over 6000 doctors in 32 district headquarter hospitals, 300 community health centres and other primary health centres are participating in the st

State BJP Chief Apologises For Remarks On Vilasrao Deshmukh

The controversy erupted after Mr Chavans remarks at a meeting of BJP workers in Latur on Monday. Addressing the gathering, he asked party workers

Food Delivery Agent Run Over by Private Bus in Mehdipatnam; Bike Skidded While Heading to Tolichowki

After conducting a post-mortem examination at Osmania General Hospital on Tuesday, the police handed over the body to his family members.

Maduro tried to imitate my dance!: Trump mocks seized Venezuelan Prez after Op Absolute Resolve

AP Distributing New Pattadar Passbooks Free to States 22.33 Lakh Farmers

The minister maintained that resurvey across 6,688 villages left serious discrepancies in land title deeds distributed in 4,783 villages.

MP: Mohan Holds First E-Cabinet Meeting, Declares 2026, Year Of Agriculture

Tablets were distributed to all the ministers to facilitate the e- cabinet meeting.

Bareilly police busthawala,GSTfraud racket; 2 held

MLK Day 2026: Whats open and whats closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 falls on Monday, January 19, commemorating the life and legacy of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Luxembourg 'very important' partner for India: Jaishankar

New Delhi and Luxembourg can collaborate much more on many interesting issues, including fintech, space, the digital world, and AI, the External

More Sand Reaches to Be Identified in Godavari Districts

He said that 25 lakh tonnes of sand was available in the district and that construction activity was gaining new momentum in the state.

Waiter Stalks, Attacks Woman

Narsingi police registered a case and arrested Rohith. Further investigation is underway.

The Hindu Lit For Life returns to Chennai with books, ideas and debate

The event will be held on January 17 and 18 at Lady Andal School

Elderly Woman Robbed of Gold

During this period, they allegedly learned she stayed alone and conducted a recce for three days before executing the robbery.

Oil Exploration and Gas Tapping Turning a Bane for Konaseema People

Badaru Venkata Satyavathi of Irusumanda village said their coconut farm has been destroyed in the blowout. She has sought compensation from the g

Senior BJP Leader Insists Ajit Pawar Must Accept Savarkars Ideology

The BJP is currently contesting the Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad municipal corporation elections against Ajit Pawars NCP, which has allied with the

Govt introduces new classification for grant-in-aid expenditure

Jammu Tawi, Jan 6:The Jammu & Kashmir Government has decided that Grant-in-Aid expenditure will no longer be booked under a single head but class

Rural Jobs Law Explained

Officials dismiss fears of dilution of MGNREGA at PIB media workshop in Hyderabad

Snowfall in higher reaches of Kashmir; dense fog in Jammu

Met predicts temperature dip till Jan 10; Mughal Road closed Jammu Tawi, Jan 6:With higher reaches of the Kashmir Valley receiving fresh snowfall

Woman fights chain snatcher in Tambaram

Railway Police Organized Passenger Awareness on Dangers of Carrying Inflammables

Officials particularly advised Ayyappa devotees not to light agarbattis or dhoop inside trains.

Sebastian Stan in talks to join The Batman Part II with Robert Pattinson

Sebastian Stan may join Robert Pattinson in The Batman Part II. Stan is known for Marvels Winter Soldier. His role in the new Batman movie is not

If separated Jammu will face Ladakhs fate: CM Omar

Religious-based boundary changes may have serious consequences Budget Session, tourist season key challenges ahead BCCI order to KKR questioned P

Kashmirs Winter Revival: Tourism Rebounds After Tragedy

The dazzling white landscapes drew thousands of visitors eager to immerse themselves in the magic of the season, turning the Valley into a hub of

PM Modi not that happy with me over high tariffs: Trump

Speaking at a House GOP retreat, Trump claimed India has reduced oil imports from Russia following US pressure.

Heritage Temple Dispute: High Court Steps In, Demands Answers on Relocation of Deity

Orally, the judge rejected the technical plea that the petitioner had no locus.

34 pc power deficit likely in January

NRPC predicts 1277 MWs shortfall Jammu Tawi, Jan 6:Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh is likely to witness power deficiency of more than 34 percent dur

Jammu teen held for sharing info with Pak handlers

Jammu Tawi, Jan 6:Punjab Police have detained a 15-year old boy from Jammu and Kashmir for allegedly sharing sensitive information with handlers

Fisheries sector should look at alternative global markets and modernise operations

Over 50 pc J&K children have high Triglycerides

Jammu Tawi, Jan 6:It is a concerning development for the people of Jammu and Kashmir that more than 50 per cent of children aged 5 to 9 years are

India Should Tap Export Of Footwear Made Of Plant-Based Materials: Exim Bank

Stella McCartney has committed to using only plant-based materials in their products including footwear. S-Wave 1 and S-Wave 2 sneakers made of g

Revenue official caught red-handed accepting bribe

Jammu Tawi: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) arrested a revenue official in Udhampur district after he was caught red-handed while accepting a br

National Medical Commission Revokes Recognition Of Jammu College Amid Row

The National Medical Commission (NMC) has revoked the recognition of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence (SMVDIME) in Jamm

Ladakh will become part of united Jammu Kashmir: Rana

Srinagar: The day is not far when Ladakh will once again become a part of a united Jammu and Kashmir, as there is no other alternative for the Ce

The Pitt Season 2 release date, time, schedule and how to watch online: Global streaming timings, story setting, cast and characters

The Pitt Season 2 release date, time, schedule and how to watch online details are now confirmed. HBO Max will stream the new season weekly from

School Education dept. seeks public feedback on draft syllabus of Classes I to V

Drug peddler booked under PIT-NDPS Act; two held

Jammu Tawi: A notorious drug peddler was booked under the stringent Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (

Venezuela Under Maduro Shipped Gold Worth $5.2 Billion To Switzerland

Venezuela transported gold worth almost 4.14 billion Swiss francs ($5.20 billion) to Switzerland during the early years of the leadership of oust

Grok obscene AI content: govt. gives X time till January 7 to submit report

The government had issued a stern warning to the Elon Musk-led social media platform over indecent and sexually-explicit content being generated