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Arsenal punish Sanchez errors to edge Chelsea 3-2 in EFL Cup

EFL CUP London, Jan 15: Arsenal scored two goals off errors by goalkeeper Robert Sanchez to set up a 3-2 win at Chelsea in the first leg of the E

Thigh strain sidelines Cole Palmer

London, Jan 15: Cole Palmers injury-blighted season has been interrupted again because of a minor thigh strain, Chelsea coach Liam Rosenior said

Roma sign teenage forward Vaz

Roma, Jan 15: Roma signed 18-year-old forward Robinio Vaz from Marseille for a reported transfer fee of 25 million euros ($29 million) on Wednesd

U.S. Senate passes bill to boost federal science spending after White House sought major cuts

Bill approves significant funding for NASA, NSF, NOAA; critics argue National Science Foundation (NSF) funding lacks oversight, clear public retu

NEET Aspirant's Suspicious Death In Patna Hostel Sparks Tension; 1 Arrested

After the suspicious death of a NEET aspirant, Patna Police arrested the owner of the hostel on Thursday, an official said.

Indigenisation a strategic necessity: Gen Dwivedi

Says Army Is Ready For Any Kind Of Situation

Bayern beat Cologne in Bundesliga

Munich, Jan 15: There was plenty of smoke, but Bayern Munich needed time to show some fire. In a game held up for 10 minutes because flare smoke

Real out of from Copa del Rey

Madrid, Jan 15: Alvaro Arbeloa got off to a dismal start as the new coach of Real Madrid, seeing his team lose to second-division club Albacete 3

Publish names of voters deleted from Kerala roll: SC to EC

Greenland biathlete chases Olympic dream amid homeland threat

Milan, Jan 15: Greenland biathlete Ukaleq Slettemark is chasing qualification for the MilanCortina Winter Olympics, but her focus is being oversh

B-town biggies cast vote in Maharashtra civic polls

A host of Bollywood personalities, including Akshay Kumar, Aamir Khan and Salman Khan, stepped out of their homes and voted in the Mumbai civic b

GAFF announces lifetime achievement honour for actor Bishnu Kharghoria

Veteran actor Bishnu Kharghoria, known for his performances in films such as Xagoroloi Bohudoor, Firingoti and Kollol, will be conferred the Life

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Vidarbha defeats holder Karnataka by 6 wickets to reach final

In Sundays summit clash, Vidarbha will play the winner of the Punjab-Saurashtra semifinal

After 41-month high, Trump's tariffs drag India's export growth in December

India Export Data: India's trade deficit grew in December as exports slowed. Despite challenges, overall outbound shipments saw modest growth. Di

Can datacentres in orbit solve for AI models soaring energy demand?

Googles Project Suncatcher is experimenting with a novel approach: putting datacentres servicing AI workloads in low-earth orbit and letting them

US Slaps Sweeping Sanctions On Iran Over Protest Crackdown

The US announced a far-reaching new round of sanctions against Iran, targeting senior security officials, a notorious prison accused of abusing d

Dr Jitendra announces 200 new Automatic Weather Stations for Delhi, Chennai, Mumbai, Pune

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Jan 15: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences and MoS PMO, Per

U.S Stock market's one of most consequential IPOs: How shares sell of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac could reshape America's $12 trillion mortgage market

30-year mortgage rate currently sits at 6.06 per cent, down about a percentage point from where it was a year ago.

Kapsons launches Mega Sale from Jan 15

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 15: Kapsons, a renowned fashion and lifestyle brand today launched its most awaited Mega Sale Sale of the Yea

Provide security to bank staff deployed on SIR duty: AIBOC

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 15: AIBOC, the largest banking sector trade union organization worldwide representing around 3.25 lakh members

Three day conference on Health Services starts at Patanjali University

Excelsior Correspondent HARIDWAR, Jan 15: A three day conference on Health Services and Management Using Smart Techniques started here today at P

A Defining Moment in Terror-Related Jurisprudence

Refusal Is the Rule, Bail an Exception Ranbir Singh Pathania rspathanimla@gmail.com Amid a cacophony of dissenting voices and competing constitut

Yemen's Prime Minister Quits, Replaced By Foreign Minister

Yemen's Saudi-backed presidential leadership council has accepted the resignation of Prime Minister Salem bin Breik and appointed Foreign Ministe

Devotees break gate obstructing Devra Yatra in Uttarakhands Rudraprayag; case filed against 52

The large number of devotees present allegedly created a chaotic situation, resulting in the national highway being blocked for several hours.

ED moves SC to implead MHA, DoPT as agency verifies role of Bengal chief secretary

Venezuelan Vows Oil Sector Reform After Maduro Ouster

Venezuela's interim president on Thursday announced pending legal reforms to the country's critical fossil fuel sector, as she seeks to recalibra

3rd Chancellors Trophy 202526 Cship begins

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 15: The 3rd Chancellors Trophy 202526 (Men & Women) Championship commenced today at University of Jammu

Over 3.3 lakh deaths in 2-wheeler accidents from 2019-23; govt working to make roads safer: Gadkari

NEW DELHI, Jan 15 : The country saw almost 3.35 lakh deaths in accidents involving two-wheelers from 2019-2023, out of a little over 7.78 lakh of

Magh Mela: Over one crore people take dip on Makar Sankranti; devotees urged not to use oil, soap

PRAYAGRAJ (UP), Jan 15: More than one crore devotees took a holy dip in the Ganga and the Sangam at the ongoing Magh Mela here on Thursday on the

Justice Sanjeev, Justice Parihar visit Bar Hall to address infra, security concerns

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 15: The Jammu and Kashmir High Court Bar Association Jammu (JKHCBAJ) today hosted Justice Sanjeev Kumar Shukla

India, EU very close on FTA: Commerce Secretary

NEW DELHI, Jan 15: India and the EU are very close to concluding negotiations on the proposed free trade agreement (FTA), with discussions underw

Lawyer should move beyond articulation of grievances: CJI Surya Kant

NEW DELHI, Jan 15: Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Thursday called upon lawyers to wholeheartedly engage on the administrative side of the j

Man arrested in Paks Karachi for gold, jewellery theft at Hindu temple

KARACHI, Jan 15: Police on Thursday said they have arrested a man after valuable gold and other jewellery were stolen from a prominent Hindu tem

Registrar flags off BGSBU contingent for 3rd Chancellors Trophy

Excelsior Sports Correspondent RAJOURI, Jan 15: Registrar of Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University (BGSBU), Rajouri, Abhishek Sharma, today flagged

Indias exports to China surges 67.35 pc in Dec: Comm Min data

NEW DELHI, Jan 15 : Indias exports to China jumped 67.35 per cent to USD 2.04 billion in December last year due to an increase in shipments of va

ED 'stole' party data: Didi; CM part of 'robbery', says agency

Donald Trump's wish finally comes true as U.S. President presented Nobel Peace Prize medal by Maria Corina Machado. What happnes next?

Donald Trump has said it would be difficult for Maria Corina Machado to lead because she doesn't have the support within or the respect within th

CM Connect-ni bidingo Conrad-ko Tura MP matnanga

SHILLONG: Ia sal somoirango CM Connect program-ko ongate, adokni Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma, ranggitik adokni manderangko gronge agangrikrong

New office of Director Press inaugurated

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 15: The new office of Director Press was inaugurated by Shabnam Kamili, Commissioner/ Secretary to the Governm

Randhawa initiates construction of lane and drain in Sanjay Nagar

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 15: MLA Bahu, Ch. Vikram Randhawa, kick started the construction and up-gradation work of lane and drain from

India fastest-growing major economy in world: PM

Democracy delivers as people at centre of governance NEW DELHI, Jan 15: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said India has turned diversity

Arvind inaugurates Community Hall at Kali Mata Mandir

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 15: MLA Jammu West, Arvind Gupta today inaugurated the newly constructed Community Hall at Shri Kali Mata Mand

Cong launches Panchayat-level MGNREGA Bachao Sangram

Excelsior Correspondent BISHNAH (Jammu), Jan 15: In a significant move to protect the rights of rural workers and highlight the shortcomings of C

Dogri song Koi Rees Naiyo Jammu Shaihr Di released

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 15: In a function here today Dogri song Koi Rees Naiyo Jammu Shaihr Di was released by Dr. Koushal Kumar Sharm

Home Secy meets LG, holds in-depth review of security situation in J&K

Chairs joint meeting of top officials Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Jan 15: Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan today met Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha a

Rabiot double lifts Milan after early scare at Como

Milan are second in the Serie A standings on 43 points, three behind rivals Inter Milan and three clear of Napoli in third, while Como are sixth

S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq rise after Nvidia, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, BlackRock share prices jump at U.S. Stock Market

U.S. Stock Market today: Nvidia was one of the heaviest weights on the S&P 500 Wednesday after sinking 1.4 per cent. But it rose 2.1 per cent on

SIR: Claims filing deadline extended for 3 states, 2 UTs

European Troops Arrive In Greenland Amid Trump's Threats

The disagreement came into starker focus Thursday, with the White House describing plans for more talks with officials from Denmark and Greenland

Man forced to chant religious slogan, lynched

Oil Prices Slump After Trump Eases Concerns Over Iran

Oil prices tumbled Thursday after US President Donald Trump moderated his rhetoric on Iran, while US stocks bounced back after two down days.

How many deleted over citizenship from rolls: SC to EC

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Bangladesh mutiny: Players revolt puts BPL in limbo

BCB tries to pacify with action against Najmul ISLAM Dhaka, Jan 15: The crisis-ridden Bangladesh Cricket Board stared at the prospect of its flag

Aman carries Vidarbha into VHT final

Bengaluru, Jan 15: The unflappable Aman Mokhade struck his fifth hundred of this seasons Vijay Hazare Trophy, powering Vidarbha to a smooth six-w

Insurrection act invoked by Donald Trump in Minnesota-Minneapolis? What is insurrection act USA - last deployed in 1992?

Insurrection act in USA: Donald Trump's aggressive moves in Minnesota have divided his supporters: 59 per cent of Republicans favored a policy pr

FIFA World Cup 2026: Brutal ICE actions create fear among global football fans

The brutal actions of officials of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in the US has not only resulted in a huge uproar within the coun

World Cup venue row: Shakib wants diplomacy, not division

Dhaka, Jan 15: Former Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan has backed Tamim Iqbals recent remarks on the ongoing T20 World Cup venue uncertainty, u

Unacceptable: CM breaks silence on HNLC threat to VPP supremo

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 15: The state government on Thursday described the reported threat issued by the banned Hynniewtrep National Libera

Jasmine fires bogey-free 65 to start year with win

MUMBAI, Jan 15: Jasmine Shekar got off to a flying start in the new season as she won the opening leg of the Hero Womens Pro Golf Tour 2026 at th

Iran-Donald Trump: Factors that are stopping U.S. President from carrying out Venezuela-like attack in Tehran?

While Washington has stepped back from military action, the White House said on Thursday that all options remain on the table for the president D

Railway issue: Conrad says dialogue only way forward

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 15: With the railway issue continuing to divide opinion, the state government on Thursday said sustained dialogue,

Metal contamination in imported fish: Meghalaya awaits lab results

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 15: The Commissionerate of Food Safety, Meghalaya, is awaiting test results from fish samples imported from Assam t

Gauff and Venus Williams set for potential meeting in 2nd round

MELBOURNE, Jan 15: Coco Gauff and Venus Williams could meet in the second round of the Australian Open, another potential chapter in a tennis tal

Dancers perform at Rongpur Mela on the first day of Magh Bihu at Sivasagar, Assam

Dancers perform at Rongpur Mela on the first day of Magh Bihu at Sivasagar, Assam, on Thursday. (UB)

Govt acting as mediator amid NEHU deadlock

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 15: Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Thursday described the ongoing administrative turmoil at North Eastern Hill

Wealth quote of the day by Stephen A. Schwarzman: 'Business is usually a team sport. There isn't one...' - leadership lessons by the Blackstone CEO & co-founder

Wealth quote of the day: Stephen A. Schwarzman, co-founder of Blackstone, emphasizes that business success is a team sport, not the work of a sol

Govt launches module to digitise pension process

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 15: An Online Pension Application Module aimed at digitising Meghalayas pension process was launched by the Office

NHAI can nix Pune company's contract for Delhi-Mumbai expressway delay: HC

Donald Trump's Great Healthcare Plan: Direct payments to consumer accounts, lower medicine prices as Obamacare plans close

Great healthcare plan: On average, premium costs will increase to $1,904 in 2026 from $888 in 2025, according to health policy firm KFF, a far gr

'No plans to pull out of Minnesota': Noem doubles down on federal operations, refuses withdrawal

WPL-4: UP Warriorz stuns Mumbai Indians to end losing streak

While Nat Sciver-Brunt claimed a couple of wickets, none of the other Mumbai Indians bowlers could make an impact

Quote of the Day by Mark Zuckerberg: 'Ideas dont come out fully formed'Inspiring quotes by the Meta CEO

Mark Zuckerberg's quote, Ideas dont come out fully formed, they only become clearer as you work on them. You just have to get started, highlights

United Nations LIVE | UNSC discusses Iran's deadly protests after US request

Trumps tax and spending plan may have quietly cut your salary and workplace benefits heres how

Trumps tax and spending plan changed company tax deductions, affecting employee perks and corporate charity. Free food, bike commuting, and movin

News from the world of Education: January 16, 2026

Information on colleges, admissions, scholarships, events, MoUs, and more

LIVE FROM CARACAS: Acting Prez Rodrguez delivers first State of Union address after Maduro's arrest

India issues advisory for citizens in Israel in view of regional tensions

The U.S. and U.K. embassies also issued alerts for their citizens to avoid travel to the region

Song of the Day: Someone Like You Adele

Song of the Day: Someone Like You by Adele is a moving ballad born from personal heartbreak. The track was inspired by Adele learning her former

Word of the day: Aura - meaning explained, origin, usage, synonyms, antonyms and how Gen Z made it go viral

Word of the day: The word 'aura' has a rich history, once meaning air or breath. Today, it describes a person's unique vibe or presence. Gen Z on

J&K Assembly to hold 5th session, No Dy Speaker in place,

Gross violation of constitutional norms: BJP Arvind Sharma Jammu Tawi, Jan 15: The fifth session of the Assembly of the Union Territory (UT) of

Trump Meets Venezuelan Opposition Leader Maria Corina Machado

President Donald Trump is meeting Thursday at the White House with Venezuelan opposition leader Mara Corina Machado, whose political party is wid

The only MRI machine becomes defunct at GMC-Jammu, Patients suffer

It will take at least 6 weeks to make it functional: Principal Arvind Sharma Jammu Tawi, Jan 15: The one and only MRI Machine of this region at

Govt appoints nodal officer for safety of J&K residents in Iran

Addl Resident Commissioner to liaise with MEA, Indian Embassy Jammu Tawi, Jan 15:In view of the prevailing situation in Iran, the Jammu and Kashm

Pakistani drones spotted at LoC in Poonch

Jammu Tawi, Jan 15: Pakistani drones were spotted along sensitive areas of the Line of Control in Poonch district and the Indo-Pak International

West Bengal violence: Miscreants vandalize Chakulia block development office, burn SIR forms

Miscreants vandalized the Chakulia block development office in North Dinajpur, causing chaos and violence for three hours. Stones were hurled, SI

Govt offices attacked during SIR hearings in West Bengal

After attack on the BDO office at Farakka in Murshidabad district on Wednesday, thousands of locals vandalised BDO office at Chakulia in Uttar Di

CM pushes J&K as attractive filmmaking spot, eyes tie-up with IICT

Mumbai, Jan 15: The Jammu and Kashmir Government is striving hard to make the scenic Union Territory an attractive destination for filmmaking, Ch

Mild earthquake hits Baramulla

Srinagar, Jan 15: A mild earthquake measuring 3.0 on the Richter scale struck Baramulla district on Thursday evening, triggering tremors in adjoi

Home Secy wraps up 2-day J&K visit after security deliberations

Reviews security situation, operational preparedness, ongoing anti-terror ops Jammu Tawi, Jan 15:Union Home Secretary, Govind Mohan, who was on a