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More than400 protesting sanitation workers detained in Chennai

The workers protested on Kamarajar Salai and near the Secretariat, demanding that the Corporation withdraw the move to outsource conservancy oper

Trinamool accuses BJP of enabling violence against Bengali-speaking people in Odishas Malkangiri

Tensions flared in Odishas Malkangiri district between tribal and Bengal-speaking populations, with an armed mob allegedly torching houses in the

IndiaChina talks in Beijing signal improved ties after ModiXi meet

India stressed early resolution of pending export-control issues, while both sides highlighted the strategic guidance of their leaders

LG launches helicopter services to boost connectivity, tourism in Ladakh

Excelsior Correspondent LEH, Dec 12: In order to enhance connectivity, promoting tourism and strengthening emergency support for people living in

Record-breaking Suryavanshi powers India to 234 run win over UAE

DUBAI, Dec 12: Vaibhav Suryavanshi was at his imperious best while smashing a 171 off 95 balls, powering India to a mammoth 234-run win over host

India now home to over 2 lakh govt-recognised startups: Goyal

NEW DELHI, Dec 12 : India is now home to over 2 lakh government-recognised startups, with over 44,000 entities recognised this year alone, the hi

Over 3,000 drug samples declared not of standard quality in 2024-25: Nadda

NEW DELHI, Dec 3: Of the 1.16 lakh drug samples tested in 2024-25, 3,104 were declared not of standard quality while 245 were found to be spuriou

Puri brothers shine at 63rd National Roller Skating Cship

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 12: Kartikeya Puri and Puneesh Puri delivered outstanding performances at the 63rd National Roller Skat

Cut down grievance disposal time and strengthen citizen responsiveness: CS

Dulloo reviews PMUY implementation *Deptt records resolution of 88,000 grievances Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 12: Chief Secretary, Atal Du

LG meets families of Nowgams accidental blast martyrs, hands over appointment letters

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Dec 12: The Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha met the families of Nowgams accidental blast martyrs in Srinagar to

Human rights part of Indian ethos: Law Minister Meghwal

NEW DELHI, Dec 12 : Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Friday said human rights have long formed part of the countrys philosophical and cult

Mohan Yadav says elimination of Maoism his biggest feat; Congress rakes up farmer issues, debt

The Chief Minister said that the State has received investment proposals of more than 32 lakh crore in the past two years and those of 8.57 lakh

Messi mania grips Kolkata as thousands welcome Argentine icon

The Barcelona legend's 2.26 a.m. touchdown in the early hours of Saturday (December 13, 2025) sent the city into an frenzy.

Two die after four-storey temple in South Africa collapses; more people trapped under rubble

Rescuers cautiously drilling through the rubble to find survivors stopped operations close to midnight amid difficult conditions, vowing to retur

Police crackdown on vehicles without ownership transfer in Shopian

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Dec 12: Shopian police in south Kashmir today took legal action against 29 two-wheelers and 87 four-wheelers be

OGW arrested in Awantipora

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Dec 12: An Over Ground Worker (OGW) was today apprehended by police and a grenade was recovered from him. Follo

Magic In The Air As Messi Reaches Kolkata, Thousands Welcome Argentine Icon

Thousands braved the December chill and waited past midnight to give a rousing welcome to Argentine superstar footballer Lionel Messi as he arriv

Zulfkar alleges poor services, slow development in Budhal

Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, Dec 12: Former minister and BJP vice president for JKUT, Chowdhary Zulfkar Ali on Friday visited several remote

HC denies bail in poppy straw smuggling case

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 12: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has declined to grant bail to Abdul Rashid, who is facing tri

IndiGo operates over 2000 flights on Friday

MUMBAI, Dec 12: IndiGo said it has operated over 2,000 flights today as per its revised scaled down schedule. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel

Samba police seizes 6 dumpers for illegal mining

Excelsior Correspondent SAMBA, Dec 12: Continuing its drive against illegal mining, Samba police has seized six dumpers in the jurisdiction of Po

Two from Chamba among 3 killed in Doda mishaps

Excelsior Correspondent DODA, Dec 12: Three persons lost their lives while two others were seriously injured in two different road accidents in t

22 egg samples collected in Kashmir

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Dec 12: The Food Safety Department today collected 22 egg samples from multiple locations across Kashmir follow

Centres Decision to Set up System For Rare Earth Magnets is a Game Changer

By R. Suryamurthy Indias decision to establish a domestic rare-earth magnet industry may seem like a technical footnote in a week crowded with p

LIVE: Trump signs bill honoring 1980 Miracle on Ice Olympic hockey team

BJP targets Mamata over contradictory claims of filing SIR enumeration form

Since the start of the SIR in West Bengal on November 4, Trinamool Congress chairperson has repeatedly said that she will not fill the SIR enumer

Ahead of PM Modi's 3-nation tour, FTA with Oman gets Cabinet nod

Prime Minister Modi's upcoming visit to Oman is poised to forge a robust economic and strategic alliance, potentially including a free trade agre

News from the world of Education: December 13, 2025

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

Rs 12k cr for 2-phase census, will allow self-enumeration

India gears up for Census 2027 with a Rs 11,718 crore budget, marking the first digital enumeration and inclusion of a caste count. The two-phase

P Chidambaram Slams Karnataka Home Minister's Bulldozer Remark

A remark by Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara on the possibility of razing down the houses of drug peddlers has drawn sharp criticism from

Higher education upgrade: Bill on single regulator gets nod

The Union Cabinet has approved the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhikshan Bill, aiming to consolidate higher education regulation under a single authori

India's Wildfire Management Resolution Adopted At UNEA-7

The Environment Ministry in a statement said the resolution responds to the rising number, scale and intensity of wildfires worldwide and calls f

No Cabinet mantri present, Rajya Sabha adjourned for 10 minutes

Iran seizes oil tanker in Gulf of Oman: Report

An oil tanker carrying six million litres of contraband diesel fuel has been boarded off the coast of the Sea of Oman

New window for coal linkage auctions to give push to reforms

India has launched CoalSETU, a new policy for long-term coal linkage auctions aimed at industrial use and exports. This dedicated window allows a

Women Lawyers Seek 30% Quota In Telangana Bar Council Polls

The protesters urged that the Supreme Courts directions on providing reservation be implemented from the current election cycle, noting that the

Cabinet clears SHANTI bill to open nuclear power to pvt sector

The Union Cabinet has greenlit a bill to open India's nuclear power sector to private players, a move crucial for achieving 100 GW nuclear capaci

Telangana HC Seeks Police Reply On Alleged Interference In Property Dispute

The judge was dealing with a petition filed by Mendu Anil Kumar, who contended that he was the owner and possessor of a plot in Thumkunta, purcha

Telangana HC Orders Status Quo On Future City Radial Road Land

The court observed that the issues required detailed examination. It therefore directed the state government, the Rangareddy collector and others

Sustainability meets storytelling

Winter Tales: Day 2 SHILLONG, Dec 12: The second day of Meghalayas sixth edition of the community-led annual festival Winter Tales on Friday tran

Lensman Pablo Bartholomew revisits emotional core of NE

SHILLONG, Dec 12: In an age when artificial intelligence is rewriting the rules of image-making, iconic photographer Pablo Bartholomew came to Sh

GH conservationist conferred Green Guru Award

SHILLONG, Dec 12: Meghalayas renowned conservationist Betsida CH Marak was awarded the Green Guru Award at the 13th Balipara Foundation Awards, h

Def Leppard to perform in Shillong on March 25

NEW DELHI, Dec 12: Legendary rock band Def Leppard is all set to perform in Shillong on March 25 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (Polo Grounds).

Andhra Pradesh CS Review Solar Projects

At the centre for excellence for energy transmission review meeting, the chief secretary spoke about PM KUSUM, the PM Suryagarh scheme, feeder-le

Frost signals early onset of severe winter

SHILLONG, Dec 12: Frost has arrived in the outskirts of Shillong, marking an early onset of the severe winter season as mercury dips across the r

Ongole Court Sentences Man To 10 Years For Cheating Woman

The incident took place in 2018, when Kodamula Ravi of Lingangunta village in Hanumanthunipadu mandal allegedly assured the young woman that he w

Americans Skeptical Of Trump On Epstein, But Republican Doubts Ease: Survey

Americans are deeply skeptical of President Donald Trump's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, though he is shoring up support among his cor

People cook their breakfast as they take refuge after fleeing from their home following fighting between Thailand and Cambodia

People cook their breakfast as they take refuge after fleeing from their home following fighting between Thailand and Cambodia over territorial c

Formula 4 Championship: Three-way battle for top honours

Fifteen-year-old Kenyan racer Shane Chandaria (Chennai Turbo Riders) arrives in Chennai as the points leader with 158.

TVs quality went downhill after shift towards daily soaps: Supriya Pathak

Her quirky portrayal of the naive, dim-witted Hansa Parekh in Khichdi made her a 2000s TV icon, although actor Supriya Pathak now has little inte

Govt approves 125-day rural job bill to replace MGNREGA

The government has approved a bill to replace MGNREGA with the Pujya Bapu Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Bill, promising 125 workdays per household. Thi

Geminid Meteor Shower 2025: Here are the peak viewing times, forecast, how to watch and everything you need to know

The Geminid meteor shower peaks this weekend, December 13-14. Clear skies are forecast for much of the United States, offering excellent viewing

Record-breaking Suryavanshi powers India to big 234-run win over UAE in U19 Asia Cup opener

Vaibhav unleashed a stunning display of batting, hitting 14 sixes the most by any batter in a single innings in the U19 level en-route to his b

Quarrel at a Public Tap Claims Persons Life in Anantapur

While collecting water, a quarrel ensued between K. Chandrasekhar and Shivakumar.

Vijayawada Division observes Energy Conservation Week 2025

The week-long observance, organised from December 6 to 13, aimed to promote awareness on responsible energy use among railway personnel and stude

King Charles Says His Treatment For Cancer Can Be Reduced In New Year

King Charles said on Friday his treatment for cancer can be reduced in the next year as he talked about his experience living with the disease in

Airfares Cannot Be Capped for an Entire Year: Union Civil Aviation Minister

Samajwadi Party MP Ramashankar Rajbhar said when some companies have control of operations, they decide the fares as per their own will which lea

Akhanda 2 Starts With Ticket Price Hike

Theatres in Telangana were on Friday permitted to charge enhanced ticket prices for the Telugu film Akhanda 2: Thaandavam.

Salman poses with Depp, honours Hollywood star Idris Elba

Superstar Salman Khan is currently in Saudi Arabia for the fifth edition of the ongoing Red Sea Film Festival. On Thursday, he participated in an

MEA: Modi to Visit Oman, Strengthen Ties

Modi will also address a joint session of the Ethiopian Parliament during his visit to the African nation, the MEA's secretary (south) Neena Malh

Suryavanshi powers India to big win over UAE

U-19 Asia Cup Dubai, Dec 12: Vaibhav Suryavanshi was at his imperious best while smashing a 171 off 95 balls, powering India to a mammoth 234-run

Need to take development to Maoist-affected areas, says CM Sai

In the past two years, 505 Naxalites have been neutralised, 2,386 have surrendered, and 1,901 have been arrested, says Chhattisgarh Chief Ministe

Kin of 1984 riots victims get job letters

DDA carried out demolition of Sainik Farm Bungalow despite pending court case, says owner

24 candidates to undergo state-level Yogasana judges training

By Our Reporter Shillong, Dec 12: The Meghalaya Yogasana Sports Association is set to conduct the 5th State Level Yogasana Sports Judges Training

Your dream, my courage:Vineshreturns to wrestling

L-G approves honorary ranks to retiring police personnel

Young champions shine at State School Chess Championship

By Our Reporter Shillong, Dec 12: The Meghalaya State School Chess Championship 2025, organised by the Meghalaya Chess Association (MCA) and spon

Wnagar-o gital dake taritaigipa Soil Lake project-ko CM kulie ona

WILLIAMNAGAR: East Garo Hills ajani Williamnagar-o gital dake taridapgipa Soil Lake Eco-Tourism Project-ko Sukrobar salo, adokni Chief Minister C

Woman, her two sons found dead in Kalkaji flat; probe under way

DU to set up Odia Studies centre

Unidentified person poses as DelhiBJPchief; FIR filed

Akhilesh: India Needs Vision, Not Division

Yadav is in Hyderabad as part of his tour of different states holding Vision India summits, will attend the citys event on Saturday.

AP Approves 28 Acres For SAAPs Sports City In Tirupati

SAAP chairman A. Ravi Naidu had earlier informed Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu about the requirement for land to promote sports in Tirupati

Demdema Block-o niam gri job card mangiparang batroroenga: BJP

TURA: West Garo Hills ajani Demdema C&RD Block ningo donggipa mitam village employment council (VEC)-rango, niam gri job card mangiparang batroro

The Hindu Lit For Life Unplugged: Samanth Subramanian spotlights undersea cables that power the internet

As a part of The Hindu Lit for Life Unplugged event, author Samanth Subramanian delved deep into the seas to discuss his latest book The Web Bene

US Flew Bombers, Fighter Jets, Drones Along Venezuela Coast Amid Tensions

Fighter jets, bombers and surveillance drones: the United States military has flown a variety of aircraft along Venezuela's coast in recent weeks

Shillong Medical College-ni skanggipa batch-ko CM grongea

SHILLONG: Shillong songjinmani Old Pasteur Institute-o gital kuligipa Shillong Medical College-ona Sukrobar salo, adokni Chief Minister Conrad K

HoD at JNTU Held for Raping Guest Faculty

Police act on separate complaints involving alleged sexual assault and branding of a minor

Modi Asks NDA MPs to Sharpen Outreach

PM wants MPs to get active on social media

IND vs SA: Suryakumar, Gills poor run a cause of concern for India

Gills performance, after replacing Sanju Samson as the Men in Blues T20I opener, has been a let-down.

KBR Park Event Faces Objections over Wildlife Act Violations

They also raised concern over senior forest department officials being listed as chief guest and guest of honour for the event. The groups said s

My Hero Academia Season 8 Finale Episode 11 release date, time, how to watch: When will final episode air? Here's plot expectations

My Hero Academia Season 8 Finale Episode 11 release date, time, how to watch details the final episode of the anime series. The finale airs on De

GHMC Head Office at Tank Bund Faces Severe Water Shortage

The HMWS&SB, which supplies water to the GHMC headquarters, cited maintenance issues for causing the problem. An official said that board would s

AP JAC Thanks CM Naidu for App-Based Pension and GPF Services

Employees thank CM Naidu; unions seek smoother settlements and timely salary credit

Sub-zero storm warnings are out - heres how to sleep safely when temperatures drop below freezing

Cold weather can make it hard to sleep. Sub-zero storms and freezing temperatures may wake you up or disturb your rest. Using the right bedding,

Jaish terrorist held with M-5 rifle near IB in J&Ks Akhnoor

Alert BSF troops apprehended a Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorist near the Indo-Pak border in Akhnoor, Jammu and Kashmir. The operative, identified as Ab

US set to seize more tankers off Venezuela coast; Is Trump coming for Maduro? Days numbered?

A Cappella Ensemble Presents Wide Seasonal Repertoire

A cappella ensemble, juniors to seniors, delivers global sounds and seasonal spirit

Hyderabad Records Coldest Morning In 7 Years

Indian Meteorological Department-Hyderabad (IMD-H) scientists said that the pattern reflects sustained radiational cooling, clear skies and the i