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How 2025 made Ease of Doing Business a habit!

Indias Regulatory Revolution In the early 2010s, doing business in India felt like a hurdle race where the hurdles were raised mid-sprint. Do you

Remembering Prem Nath Bhat

Behari Lal Koul Amar Shaheed Advocate Prem Nath Bhat occupies a place of profound significance in the collective memory of the Kashmiri Pandit co

Checkmating China-Pak nexus in Bangladesh

Rajan Kour Amid the changing geopolitical scenario and increasing anti India sentiment in Bangladesh, there are significant decisions India has t

SAUBHAGYA Under Scrutiny

The Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana (SAUBHAGYA) was conceived as a transformative national mission-to ensure universal household elect

Himachal Pradesh: Doctors launch indefinite strike after colleague sacked over assault; demand immediate reinstatement

Resident doctors in Himachal Pradesh have launched an indefinite strike, demanding the reinstatement of a doctor sacked for assaulting a patient.

Teenager Krishna Goutham in joint lead with Carlsen after three rounds in World Rapid Championships

Goutham overcame Serbian GM Indjic Aleksandar with black pieces, before getting the better of one of the top Indian GM Aravindh Chithambaram with

Rana reviews development works in Poonch, calls for expeditious completion

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 26: Aimed at accelerating the pace of development in Poonch district, Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology

Silver futures hit new peak of Rs 2.32 lakh/kg as global prices cross USD 75-mark

NEW DELHI, Dec 26 : Extending its blistering rally for the fifth straight session, silver prices on Friday surged Rs 8,951 to hit a fresh record

PM Modi calls on Prez Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan

NEW DELHI, Dec 26: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday called on President Droupadi Murmu at the Rastrapati Bhavan here. The Presidents office

Yawer, Murugan shine as J&K crushes Assam by 142 runs

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 26: Yawer Hassans masterclass century and Murugan Ashwins lethal bowling led Jammu & Kashmir to a compr

Smart bulk meters to curb water loss and enable real-time monitoring of citys supply

Once the bulk metering project is completed, Chennai Metrowater will be able to precisely identify water loss, track consumption and monitor draw

Dr Jitendra addresses Tirupati National Conclave, lauds Indias tradition-modernity synergy

Excelsior Correspondent TIRUPATI, Dec 26: Addressing the inaugural session of the Bharatiya Vigyan Sammelan 2025 at the National Sanskrit Univers

JKPL: Kanwal Tigers team beats Royal Goodwill CC by 6 wkts

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 26: The BIG Jammu Kashmir Premier League (JKPL) 2025-26, organised by 92.7 BIG FM, was inaugurated at U

Probe in Pahalgam attack, Red Fort area blast examples of watertight investigations: Shah

NEW DELHI, Dec 26: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday praised the investigation into the Pahalgam terror attack and Delhi blast cases stress

Papa, I cannot bear pain: Indian-origin man dies after 8-hour wait at Canada hospital

TORONTO, Dec 26 : A 44-year-old Indian-origin man has died of suspected cardiac arrest after waiting for more than eight hours for treatment in a

Dr Jitendra for acceleration of technology transfer to upscale Industry engagement

Excelsior Correspondent TIRUPATI, Dec 26: Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, today unders

IESA calls for accelerated skilling, employment reforms in 2026

NEW DELHI, Dec 26 : Industry body India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA) on Friday called for accelerated skilling and employment reforms in 2026 t

Trump's Christmas Gospel: Bombs, Blessings And Blame

Christmas under Donald Trump brought air strikes abroad and political threats at home, as the US president used the holiday to project a vision o

Suraj Sharma sweeps senior and junior 25m rapid fire pistol national titles

Rajasthan's Bhavesh Shekhawat rounded off the podium, claiming bronze with a total of 24 hits

Police attach house of drug peddler in Gool

Excelsior Correspondent RAMBAN, Dec 26: In a major step to curb the drug menace and dismantle the financial networks of narcotics traffickers, Ra

Immovable properties worth crores attached under NDPS Act in Anantnag

Excelsior Correspondent ANANTNAG, Dec 26: Police here today claimed to have attached two immovable properties of notorious drug peddlers worth se

Secretary ITD reviews SAKOON 2.0

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 26: Secretary, Information Technology Department, Dr. Piyush Singla, today chaired a meeting on SAKOON 2.0 at

Secretary Transport reviews functioning of Weighbridge at Sonamarg

Excelsior Correspondent GANDERBAL, Dec 26: Secretary, Transport Department, Avny Lavasa, today visited Sonamarg to take stock of the functioning

DDC reviews progress of development works in Rajouri

Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, Dec 26: District Development Commissioner Rajouri, Abhishek Sharma today chaired a meeting to review the progres

Abrogation of Art 370 ended decades of discrimination in J&K: Dr Pardeep

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 26: Dr Pardeep Mahotra, media Incharge, J&K BJP today stated that Article 370 reminds the people of Jammu & Ka

Drug peddler held with heroin

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Dec 26: Udhampur Police arrested a notorious drug peddler near Circular Road and recovered 6.45 grams of heroin

Shri Ram School holds programme

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 26: Shri Ram Universal School, Jammu held a programme with the inspiring theme Shri Udhghosh Echoes of Indian

PSPB sweeps table tennis titles

Nicki Minaj deactivates instagram after Turning Point USA appearance

Nicki Minaj has deactivated her Instagram account days after making an unexpected presence at Turning Point USAs AmericaFest in Phoenix, Arizona.

'Sole voice of minorities': Hindus form party in Bangladesh; prepare to fight upcoming polls

Amidst persecution, Bangladesh Minority Janta Party (BMJP) is set to contest 91 seats in the upcoming polls, targeting Hindu and minority votes.

Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar: From Sindoor to sports - stories of valour in the spotlight

President Murmu honored 20 young achievers with the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar for their bravery, social service, and talent. Stories

Zelenskiy Says Russia Using Belarus Territory To Attack Ukrainian Targets

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday that Russia was using ordinary apartment blocks on the territory of its ally Belarus to attack Ukrai

Students alleges caste discrimination by teachers in Alawalpur village adopted by Ravi Shankar Prasad

The Students also alleged that they are forced to do the work which they are not supposed to do like brooming the class, opening the gate, washin

Quote of the day by Oscar Wilde: 'No man is rich enough to buy back his past'. Here's some timeless quotes by Irish author

Quote of the day by Oscar Wilde reflects on time, memory, and human life. The quote explains how past actions cannot be reversed. The story also

Bajrang Dal atrocities on Christians rile state

Alleged acts of violence, intimidation meted out to the community during Christmas celebrations in parts of Assam and Rajpur SHILLONG, Dec 26: Re

Very good sign when a player can actually win events, not just keep a high rating: Caruana

As the worlds third-best chess player at the moment also the third-highest-rated player in history Caruana has lofty standards. Its perhaps why

Twenty20 vision: SKY the limit after Indias Gill course correction

In its bid to win the formats pinnacle event back to back, the team management has resorted to a last-ditch reshuffle at the top. Dropping the Te

Uttar Pradesh: 19% voters 'uncollectable' as SIR enumeration ends; final voter list to be released by February 2026

Uttar Pradesh faces a significant challenge with 2.89 crore voters deemed 'uncollectable' during a special revision. This includes those who have

News from the world of Education: December 27, 2025

Information on admissions, scholarships, new courses, research studies and other events at schools and colleges

US Airlines Hit By Delays, New York Braces For Deep Snow

Airlines canceled more than 1,000 US flights during the peak Christmas travel period on Friday, with severe winter storm warnings and heavy snow

Saudi, not the US, deported highest number of Indians in 2025

Over 24,600 sent back from 81 countries: MEA

Israel becomes first country to formally recognise Somaliland as independent state

Israel would seek immediate cooperation with Somaliland in agriculture, health, technology and the economy

Coinbase Says Former Agent Arrested In India Over Exchange Hack

In May, the company said hackers bribed contractors or employees outside the US to steal sensitive customer data and demanded a $20 million ranso

Netflix reveals first teaser for survival thriller Apex starring Charlize Theron and Taron Egerton

Netflix has released the official teaser for Apex, a high-intensity survival thriller starring Charlize Theron and Taron Egerton, set in the hars

Shobhaa De | Mumbai On Verge Of Being Bartered To Highest Bidder?

The BJP and the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena are already in a celebratory mood, seeing the warring cousins on the backfoot

OF CABBAGES AND KINGS | 2nd Open Letter to Usha Vance (as yet only) 2nd Lady of the USA | Farrukh Dhondy

I speculate that the conversion of JD, perhaps influenced by your very perceptive and predictive self, to MAGA nonsense (you are too intelligent

DC Edit | Whither Christmas? Tis The Gory Season

As the US bombed Islamist militants in Nigeria on Christmas Day, the actions of Bangladeshis against people of a religious minority led to a seco

Fire engulfs plywood factory in Perumbavoor

Theatre camp begins in Kozhikode

Stranger Things finale release date, time, how to watch and volume 2 ending explained: Global streaming timings worldwide

Stranger Things Season 5 finale releases December 31, 2025. Netflix drops Episode 8, The Rightside Up, at 8 PM EST/5 PM PST. Volume 2 sets up the

Over 33,000 meals served in Atal Canteens in two days: CMO

Pinewood Hotel is Dying and the Government is Watching

Editor, The Government of Meghalaya loudly promotes Responsible Tourism a fancy slogan wrapped around eco-tours, homestays, and big music festiva

Anti-Terrorism Conference-2025: Amit Shah calls for creation of 'impenetrable grid'; announces '360-degree strike' plan against organised crime

Union home minister Amit Shah has called for a nationwide upgrade of anti-terror infrastructure, advocating for an impenetrable anti-terrorism gr

Churning in Bangladesh

The arrival of Tarique Rahman, son of former prime minister Khaleda Zia and ex-President Ziaur Rahman, from exile on Thursday is significant. Arr

IIT Delhi to name its exhibition hall after Flipkart co-founder Binny Bansal

Michigan winter storm leaves over 30,000 residents without power

A winter storm swept across Michigan on Thursday night, resulting in snow and freezing rain to the Lower Peninsula and western Upper Peninsula. O

Lest we forget

By Arjun D. Ryntathiang All wars are boyish and are fought by boys Herman Melville The year 2025 marks the 100th birth anniversary of a brave-he

Four fire incidents reported in a day; one person dies

'Give strength to every Indian': PM Modi lauds Sahibzadas' supreme sacrifice; vows to end 'slave mentality' in 10 years

Prime Minister Modi lauded the Sahibzadas' supreme sacrifice as a testament to India's courage against religious fanaticism. He emphasized that t

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DC Edit | Greater Hyderabad Sets Record

GHMC is the countrys largest municipal corporation

Gari asel ongani jaman niam gri gue badinggiparangko rima mantaia

SONGSAK: East Garo Hills ajani Songsak jolo, gue salgipa gari bolsa bikpile asel ongani jaman, niam gri Burma asongni guerangko Bangladesh gita M

Punjab: Meat, liquor ban in Golden Temple zone rattles Amritsar business

Generations-old trades now face uncertainty

Dhubri-Phulbari dolongko rikani kamrang 65% matchotaha

SHILLONG: Garo Hills-oni Assam-ona Brahmaputra chibimako kabate tariangenggipa Dhubri-Phulbari dolongko rikani kamrang dao 65 percent-ni gita mat

Weather Forecast and Prayer Timings, December 27, 2025

Mainly clear sky. Mist/hazy conditions very likely to prevail during night/morning hours. Maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to be aroun

Manderangna namgni ongode sootakoba manna kadongaia: VPP prez

SHILLONG: Agilsakni Isol dakmikjachina gita Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) bobil dolni mikrakataniko manani jaman, ian sorkari ch

Odisha Govt Approves Free Bus Travel For Students Under Mukhyamantri Bus Seva

Earlier, the government used to provide a 50 per cent concession on bus ticket fares for students

DGCA Probe Panel Submits Report On IndiGo Cancellations

The committee was tasked with examining the reasons behind the large-scale operational disruptions, assessing the adequacy of manpower, and revie

GHADC election-ni bidingo committee report-na sengkuenga: UDP

SHILLONG: Rebaenggipa 2026 bilsio ongatna sienggipa Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) election-o susana gita Garo Hills election com

Bitcoin price today near $87,000: Why BTC USD drops below $90,000 as ETF outflows, options expiry put crypto traders on edge

Bitcoin price BTC USD today December 26: Bitcoin is trading lower today, failing to cross the crucial $90,000 mark. Thin year-end trading conditi

Trump suffers fresh embarrassment as Kennedy Center speech becomes least-watched ever

Donald Trump's appearance at the Kennedy Center Honors, a first for a sitting president, has resulted in the lowest TV ratings in the event's his

Clearance of cosmetic sold to treat medical conditions nixed

India's drug regulator has revoked the registration of QR 678-Neo, an anti-hair loss product. The cosmetic was illegally marketed online for trea

Dos dakgipa manderangna rakbatgipa sastiko onchina dabia

SHILLONG: Assam adokko manchape, India asongni badiaba badiaba biaprango manderangni Krismas manianiko badiaba dolni manderang golmal kana jotton

Transport Officials Quit Amid Widespread ACB Raids

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has directed ACB officials to crack down on corruption and take stringent action against erring officers to relie

Pluribus Season 2 release date update and Season 1 ending explained: Apple TV series renewal status, future, cast, plot, Season 3 possibility and timeline

Pluribus Season 2 release date update and Season 1 ending explained covers renewal status, expected release window, cast details, and story direc

Perry Bamonte, guitarist and keyboardist with The Cure, dies at 65

Perry Bamonte, guitarist and keyboardist for The Cure, has passed away at 65 following a brief illness at home over Christmas. Born in London on

Customs issues high alert as fraudsters pose as officials at Bengaluru airport

Bengaluru Customs has issued a high alert regarding a fraud racket. Scammers impersonate Customs officials, targeting citizens with phone calls a

SARAS-2025 Fair In Vizag Clocks 17 crore In Sales

On the penultimate day alone, sales stood at 2,35,47,200. Digital payments dominated, with UPI transactions accounting for 1,41,10,400, while cas

NCP merger: Ajit Pawar likely to lead Maharashtra politics while Supriya Sule handles affairs in Delhi

MUMBAI: Amid the buzz over the likely merger of Sharad Pawar-led NCP (SP) and nephew Ajit Pawar-led NCP , speculations are also on the rise regar

Vizag Airport records 81.52% punctuality of flights

34 years after termination, SC reinstates hotel worker; directs employer to give 50 per cent back wages

NEW DELHI: More than three decades after he was terminated from his job at the Jaipur Ashoka hotel over allegations of misconduct, the Supreme Co

Veer Bal Diwas observed at FBS Business Schools

Child rapist-killer must be jailed till 'virility sunset': Punjab and Haryana high court

A man convicted of raping and murdering a five-year-old girl will spend 30 years in prison without remission. The Punjab and Haryana High Court c

Vodafone Idea Begins 5G Network Roll-out In More Cities

Vi also highlighted its industry-first launch of International call display and calling name presentation (CNAP), enabling users to see the names

3 Women Injured In Knife Attack On Paris Metro, Suspect Arrested: Cops

French police on Friday arrested a man suspected of stabbing three women in the Paris metro as the capital's end-of-year festivities were in full

Non-Availability of Land Hits Development of Agri-Based Industries In Konaseema

Konaseema district collector R. Mahesh Kumar has been convening meetings with revenue officials to locate suitable lands

California DMV faces lawsuit over immigrant truck drivers license cancellations

Thousands of immigrant truck drivers in California are facing license cancellations after a DMV review. Many say the problem is paperwork mistake

Kareena Kapoor Khan, Prithviraj Sukumaran wrap shooting for Meghna Gulzar's Daayra, crime drama to release on...

Ayushmann Khurrana was initially cast as the male lead in Daayra, but he left the project reportedly due to scheduling conflict. Headlined by Kar

2 Youths Killed As Bike Hits Stationary Lorry In Kamareddy

The deceased were identified as Jakkula Sai Kishore, 21, and Mirdoddi Ajay, 21, both residents of Lachapet village. The youths were travelling fr

Govt's Unclaimed Money Campaign Helps Return Rs 2000 Crore To Owners

This amount was stuck as unclaimed savings across banks, insurance, mutual funds, dividends, shares, and retirement benefits held within the regu