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Israel Shells Lebanon Amid Ceasefire Violations

Israeli artillery continued targeting the towns of Khiam and Dibbine, with reports of machinegun fire during sweeping operations in the area.

Morning Digest: 10-day ceasefire deal between Israel, Lebanon takes effect; Womens Reservation Act 2023 comes into force, says Gazette notification, and more

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The ordinary world has given me everything | Subodh Guptas monumental A Fistful of Sky at NMACC

One of the artists largest shows is on at the NMACC and Subodh Gupta calls it short stories interwoven with his experiences and journey

Morning Brief Podcast: The Delimitation Trap

Trump says war in Iran should be ending 'pretty soon'

US President Donald Trump said in Las Vegas that the war in Iran is progressing swimmingly and could end soon. His remarks signal optimism about

How AI companies are quietly becoming the worlds cybersecurity gatekeepers

Anthropics Project Glasswing looks noble on the surface. But it is essentially a cartel of the most powerful technology companies cartel that get

Significance of Geology for mankind

Dr Mansoor Ahmad Qazi qazi.geologist@gmail.com Geology is a science that studies the materials, natural features, and processes found on earth. I

Pedestrians Safety: Always walk on the right side of road

Mohit Mahajan mohitmahajan123@gmail.com Roads are the life line of any country as these contribute significantly in its economic growth and overa

Bangladesh Court Grants Bail To Hindu Monk Chinmoy Das In One Case

A Bangladesh court has granted bail to Hindu monk Chinmoy Das in one case, while he remains in custody.

Faster insolvency process proposed with creditor-led resolution framework

A new Creditor-initiated Insolvency Resolution Process (CIIRP) aims to expedite debt resolution, allowing financial creditors with 51% debt share

No state will lose Lok Sabha share: Narendra Modi defends delimitation, womens reservation push

Prime Minister Narendra Modi assures states their Lok Sabha seat share will not decrease with new delimitation and women's reservation laws. He f

FBI DNA hair sample Nancy Guthrie case update: how new forensic evidence could finally identify a suspect in 2026 investigation?

The FBI DNA hair sample Nancy Guthrie case has reached a critical forensic moment in 2026. Federal investigators now hold DNA data extracted from

JU launches 100-day Nasha Mukt Abhiyan from today

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 16: The University of Jammu is going to launch 100-day Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan (NMBA), which will be formall

Case Against Vedanta Group Chairman After Blast Kills 20 In Chhattisgarh

The Chhattisgarh police on Thursday registered an FIR against Vedanta Group chairman Anil Agarwal and others in connection with the blast at the

Volvo Car India to increase price by upto 1 lakh

This step is essential to maintaining the uncompromising safety and luxury standards our customers expect, the company said in a statement.

Rupee rises 19 paise against US dollar

MUMBAI, Apr 16 : The rupee strengthened by 19 paise to settle at 93.14 against the US dollar on Thursday, following a decline in global crude oil

Padhoji student Ananya tops UT in CBSE Class 10 results

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 16: In the recently declared CBSE Class 10 Board Examination results 2026, a student from Padhoji has secured

J&K Bank officials serve meals at GMC Jammus Apna Bhojanalya

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 16: Several J&K Bank officials today visited the Apna Bhojanalya canteen at the Government Medical College Jam

Reliance Jewels introduces new Gold, Diamond collections

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 16: To make festive buying smarter and more accessible, Reliance Jewels, one of Indias most trusted jewellery

Ladakh signs MoU with Lulu Retail for export of apricots

Excelsior Correspondent LEH, Apr 16: The unique Ladakhi Apricots, famous for their exceptionally rich sweetness and flavour, are all set to make

Extramarital affair not ground for abetment to suicide charge, says SC

CSIR-IIIM sets stage for Lavender Festival 2026

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 16: To kickstart preparations for the upcoming Lavender Festival 2026, CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Me

India, Austria ink 12+ pacts on defence, counterterrorism & tech

Harivansh Narayan Singh set for 3rd term as RS deputy chair amid opposition boycott

Government avoiding Census 2027 to rob OBCs of rights: Priyanka Gandhi

Madhya Pradesh authorities deploy force at illegal sand mining locations; take preventive measures

Morena SP Samir Sourabh said that 50% personnel from the SAF company have been deployed at Rajghat, which he described as the most crucial locati

Prabhsimran, Iyer power PBKS to seven-wicket win over MI

MUMBAI, Apr 16: Prabhsimran Singh and Shreyas Iyer struck fluent fifties as Punjab Kings winning run continued with a seven-wicket hammering of M

Dr Jitendra addresses World Hydrogen Energy Summit, elucidates Indias role as global player

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Apr 16: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and MoS PMO, Pe

Shreya selected for Senior Fencing World Cup

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 16: Ace fencer Shreya Gupta has been selected to represent India at the Senior Fencing World Cup schedu

GOC White Knight Corps reviews troops readiness

Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, Apr 16: Lieutenant General PK Mishra, General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the White Knight Corps, along with GOC

Ironman Kapil shines in HYROX Pro Race in Bengaluru

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 16: In an impressive display of endurance and strength, Kapil Arora from Trikuta Nagar brought pride to

CS reviews preparations for Shri Amarnathji Yatra

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 16: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today chaired a high-level meeting of the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB)

Tawi Mohatsav Baisakhi Mela to be elevated as Jammus major festival: DyCM

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 16: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, today said that the Baisakhi Mela on the banks of River Tawi wi

Tehran prioritizes terms of a lasting end to illegal war, says Foreign Minister Araghchi

TEHRAN, April 16 : Concerned over misrepresentation of Irans stance in US media, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Thursday said that Te

Jay Shah named to World Economic Forums Young Global Leaders Class of 2026

NEW DELHI, Apr 16: The chairman of the International Cricket Council, Jay Shah, has been named to the Young Global Leaders Class of 2026 by the W

I guarantee that delimitation will not be biased against anyone: PM

China raises pressure on underground Catholics to join official church, Human Rights Watch finds

NEW YORK, Apr 16 : Chinese authorities are increasing pressure on underground Catholic communities to join the state-controlled official church w

Quote of the day by Harrison Ford: 'May the Force be with you is charming but its not important. Whats important is that you...' Lessons on work culture, success and human nature by American actor known for playing Indiana Jones

Quote of the day by Harrison Ford shares a message about becoming your own force and helping others through personal effort and responsibility. T

'Marijuana found in bag': Air India co-pilot deported from US

SC rejects 3 appeals against 'fraud' tag

Global Waste Generation is Faster Than We Are Able To Handle

By Dr. Gyan Pathak Global waste generation is faster than we are able to handle. It reached 2.56 billion tonnes in 2022, according to the new Wo

Vague dowry allegations cant rope in entire family: HC

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 16: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has quashed an FIR registered at Women Police Station, Udhamp

33% womens reservation near reality: LG

Modi empowered women in every sector Suhail Bhat SRINAGAR, Apr 16: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today said the long-promised move to reserve 3

Secretary RDD reviews SASCI Projects, UT Capex Plan for FY 2026-27

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 16: Secretary, Rural Development Department (RDD) and Panchayati Raj, Mohammad Aijaz Asad, today chaired a rev

Umiam-o kulina miksongenggipa project-rangko name nipilchina BJP didia

SHILLONG: Ri Bhoi ajani Umiam Lake-o daldalgipa project-rang, chongmotan five-star hotel gita dakgipa project-rangko kulina gita sorkarini mikson

House Committee begins ground inspection of JJM works in Rajouri-Poonch

Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, Apr 16: The thirteen member House Committee, constituted for Jal Jeevan Mission in the Union Territory of Jammu

Waqf Board begins work at Talab Khatikan Masjid

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 16: The Jammu & Kashmir Waqf Board officially begun the construction of Jamia Masjid, Talab Khatikan in Jammu.

Dobu Vety Centre-o kam kagiparangko rakkikuja ine NGO-rang matnanga

TURA: East Garo Hills ajani Dobu songo ruuta bilsirangna skangan Veterinary Centre-ko rikmanahaoba ia centre-o permanent doctor aro kam kagiparan

Yudhvir Sethi holds public Darbar, assures to settle grievances

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 16: MLA, Jammu East, Yudhvir Sethi held a public Darbar at the BJP Office Kachi Chawni here on Thursday, provi

If bill is passed, democracy will be finished: Priyanka

NEW DELHI, Apr 16: In a stinging attack, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday said the Government began finishing off democracy by p

Modi, Macron discuss West Asia; agree on need to restore freedom of navigation in Strait of Hormuz

NEW DELHI, Apr 16 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with French President Emmanuel Macron and discussed the situation in West Asia, with both

GHADC election-ko tarake ongatchina TMC candidate-rang dabia

TURA: Garo Hills-o sosojengjeng onganina adok sorkarini radoatgipa Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) election-ko tarake ongatchina G

Tura-o District Level STEM exhibition-ko ongata

TURA: Bristibar salo, West Garo Hills ajani dingtang dingtang skulrango poraienggipa chatro chatrirangna, District School Education Office-ni git

20% of 1,478 fighting Bengal phase-1 polls crorepatis. The poorest has Rs 500 assets

Hypocrisy Cannot Lead to Heaven

Editor, The article titled Religion without Conscience Collapses into Disaster: Michael Syiem Affirms by Salil Gewali, is very enlightening. Firs

Women as leaders

THE long-awaited Women Reservation Bill has been introduced in the special session of Parliament on Thursday with an assertion from Prime Ministe

Critical Thinking and Khasi Society: Hazards of Living in a Bubble & Glamourising the Past

By Patricia Mukhim Critical thinking is the ability to think clearly, question assumptions, and make well-reasoned judgments. Critical thinking a

The Strait of Hormuz: Why Everyones Losing Their Mind Over It

By Shivani Pde The Strait of Hormuz has suddenly surged into global conversations, dominating news cycles and social media feeds alike. What was

Kerala directly spent just Rs 103cr of own funds for Wayanad relief

Letters to the Editor April 17, 2026

Colours of joy

Netflix Q1 2026 earnings beat: Why did Netflix stock fall despite strong results and weak forward guidance outlook?

Netflix (NFLX) dropped after Q1 2026 earnings despite beating profit estimates, as stock market reaction turned negative on weak outlook signals.

10-Day Ceasefire Deal Between Israel, Lebanon Takes Effect

A 10-day ceasefire deal agreed between Lebanon and Israel took effect on Thursday, as US President Donald Trump said he was trying to set up the

Vijay promises free LPG, doles & wedding gold

African proverb of the day: 'No medicine exists that can cure...' Life lessons on human nature, inner peace, happiness and why choosing empathy over resentment is beneficial

African proverb of the day highlights the saying No medicine exists that can cure hatred. The proverb explains how hatred grows from deep emotion

Tamil Nadu election 2026: Vijay releases TVK manifesto; criticises Dravidian majors poll promises

He asserts that his party has only promised what was possible, practical, and implementable if voted to power

Brush with SIR lands painters of mythology in vote Kurukshetra

Shubhankar fires 64 to close in on a win at Boulders Classic

The 29-year-old Shubhankar (66-66-64), a two-time DP World Tour winner, matched the course record set by Honey Baisoya a day earlier. He is now a

South Africa series is great chance to prepare for T20 World Cup: Harmanpreet

We want to take this opportunity very seriously and play our best cricket here. Its a great chance for us to come together and prepare well befor

State govt moves Centre to relax mining norms for small-scale operators

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 16: Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma has said the Meghalaya government is lobbying with the Centre to relax scient

The institutionalised sluggishness of the legal system

For a layman, the legal process feels like a black hole where time and money disappear without a clear horizon for resolution

Bangladesh pacer Rubel Hossain calls time on international career after 159 matches

Rubel represented Bangladesh in 27 Tests, 104 ODIs, and 28 T20Is, carving out a reputation as a dependable limited-overs bowler.

Khasi, Garo now official state languages alongside English

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 16: Khasi and Garo languages have now become official languages of Meghalaya along with English. The state Cabine

Meghalayas sacred sites set for major tourism upgrade

State BJP lists Mawjymbuin Cave, Weiking, Nongsawlia Church for devp By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 16: The Meghalaya unit of the Bharatiya Jana

Stalin unfit to rule Tamil Nadu, time to give him rest: Annamalai

States MP seats will go up after delimitation: CM

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 16: Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Thursday expressed confidence that Meghalaya will witness an increase in i

Tamil Nadu election: Home voting for 8,947 voters begins in Chennai

State short-staffed after eight senior officers deputed to poll-bound states

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 16: The deputation of as many as eight senior IAS and IPS officers from Meghalaya to the election-bound states of

Indias rural models are shaping development diplomacy

In recent years, a growing number of African governments have begun exploring the Indian SHG-based livelihoods framework

Govt plans 4-lane road from Polo to New Shillong

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 16: In a key decision, the state government has proposed to link Polo and New Shillong Township with a new four-l

T.N. election 2026: Cases filed in Madras High Court over assets of Vijay, Tamilisai Soundararajan

Litigants have sought an inquiry by Director General of Income Tax (Investigation) as it had been sought in another case filed against Deputy Chi

KAS slams lack of resolve over language recognition

Our Bureau MAWKYRWAT/SHILLONG, April 16: President of the Khasi Authors Society (KAS), Dr DRL Nonglait, on Thursday lashed out at successive stat

Creeping risk: On industrial accidents and neglect of risks

Industrial accidents occur due to neglect of risks built up over time

A rusted direction signboard hangs precariously by cables near Lok Bhavan in the city

A rusted direction signboard hangs precariously by cables near Lok Bhavan in the city on Thursday. (ST)

Discharge stands above acquittal: Supreme Court

Call to expedite GHADC elections, finalise reforms

The TMC candidates asserted that administrative tasks, including the preparation of separate electoral rolls and delimitation, should not require

Tamil Nadu Assembly election: BJP will divide the State if AIADMK alliance is given a chance, says Stalin

BJP hails Centre for advancing bill on womens reservation

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 16: BJP Meghalaya chief spokesperson Mariahom Kharkrang on Thursday said the country should acknowledge the Centr

Russian Proverb of the day: 'If you like to sled, you have to like to drag the sledge'-A Russian proverb that challenges your definition of success

This Russian proverb emphasizes that rewards always require effort, reminding us that enjoyment and achievement are earned through discipline and

Queen on the board: On R. Vaishali winning the Womens Candidates tournament

Vaishalis success should lead to greater depth in womens chess