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Pakistan formally appoints Asim Munir as first CDF

ISLAMABAD, Dec 4: President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday approved the appointment of the army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, as Pakistans first

Comm/Secy YSS convenes meeting to discuss Budget proposals

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 4: Commissioner/Secretary, Youth Services & Sports (YSS),Yasha Mudgal, today convened a meeting to disc

DC Baramulla reviews SBM-G Activities

BARAMULLA, Dec 4: Deputy Commissioner Baramulla, Minga Sherpa, today chaired a comprehensive review meeting on various activities being carried o

DC Ganderbal chairs monthly Revenue meeting, takes stock of progress in key revenue matters

Excelsior Correspondent GANDERBAL, Dec 04: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Jatin Kishore today chaired a comprehensive review meeting to take

Only 37 religious places belonging to minority communities operational in Pakistan: Report

ISLAMABAD, Dec 4 : A report presented before a Pakistani parliamentary panel revealed that out of 1,817 Hindu temples and Sikh gurdwaras, only 37

J&K teen Nasir Sufi to represent India at U-15 World Volleyball Cship

Excelsior Sports Correspondent SRINAGAR, Dec 4: In a remarkable sporting achievement, Nasir Aejaz Sufi, a student of a Government School Baramull

Chinas Xi and Frances Macron pledge cooperation on global crises and trade

BEIJING, Dec 4: China and France pledged deeper cooperation on global issues like the war in Ukraine and trade, as France prepares to take on the

Sainik School Nagrota celebrates Navy Day

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 4: Sainik School Nagrota celebrated Navy Day 2025 with a week-long series of events honouring the bravery, pro

Ashes second Test: Roots maiden century in Australian soil lifts England

Root finally checked off one of the few milestones missing from his impressive cricket CV with an unbeaten 135 on December 4

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Pluribus Episode 6 release time and schedule: When will new episode drop? Here's global streaming timings, how to watch

Pluribus Episode 6 release time and schedule guide explains when the new chapter of the Apple TV series will stream across regions. The episode m

Restore Historic Qila Darhal

Qila Darhal is not merely an architectural relic tucked away in the rugged folds of the Pir Panjal-it is a living manuscript of Jammu and Kashmir

DB slams UT for abuse of process in Dental Assistant recruitment

*Orders compensation to ousted merit candidates Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 4: In a stinging indictment of the Jammu & Kashmir administrat

Putins alleged daughter says shes really sorry for the Ukraine war before being escorted away by a bodyguardwatch video

Luiza Rozova, believed to be Vladimir Putin's daughter, has apologized for the war in Ukraine. A Ukrainian journalist confronted her in Paris. Th

DGP reviews security situation, ongoing operations in Basantgarh

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Dec 4: Director General of Jammu and Kashmir Police, Nalin Prabhat today visited Basantgarh area in Udhampur di

JeM recruits 5000 women to radicalize them

Azhars sister Sadia leading drive NEW DELHI, Dec 4: Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) has recruited over 5,000 women in its newly-launched wing, Jamaat ul M

Transforming Indias Labour Landscape: Labour Codes for a Vikshit Bharat.

pibjammu@gmail.com Dr Pradeep Kumar Jena In a landmark development, Government of India has implemented four Labour Codes with effect from 21st N

India, Russian customs sign protocol for exchange of pre-arrival info on goods, vehicles

NEW DELHI, Dec 4: Customs authorities of India and Russia on Thursday signed a protocol for cooperation on pre-arrival information exchange in re

3 of marriage party killed in Bani mishap

Excelsior Correspondent KATHUA, Dec 4: In a tragic and unfortunate accident, three persons of a marriage party were killed and two others were in

Defence ministers of India, Russia hold crucial talks ahead of summit

NEW DELHI, Dec 4 : India and Russia on Thursday resolved to expand their bilateral defence cooperation with New Delhi showing its keen interest i

District Udhampur Taekwondo Cship on Dec 8, 9

Excelsior Sports Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Dec 4: The Taekwondo Association of District Udhampur will host the 15th District Udhampur Taekwondo Cha

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Live-in ok for adults even if not of marriage age: Rajasthan HC

Rajasthan high court affirmed that two consenting adults, even below marriageable age, have the right to a live-in relationship. Rejecting the ar

Asim Munir Becomes Pakistan's First Chief Of Defence Staff

Three elephants, including a calf, were found dead under mysterious circumstances in a privately owned forest in Vellore district on Thursday, tr

Government stands firmly with the youth at every step: Hemant Soren

He addressed the candidates who had gathered to celebrate with drums and trumpets at his residence following the Jharkhand High Courts order to r

Telangana HC Refuses To Postpone APP Exam

The matter came up before the bench comprising Justice P. Sam Koshy and Justice Suddala Chalapathi Rao.

Loudspeakers not integral to practising religion: HC

Will Donald Trump pardon Brian Cole and why it took 5 years to catch Jan 6 pipe bomber? Case details, arrest timeline and online claims

Will Donald Trump pardon Brian Cole and why it took 5 years to catch Jan 6 pipe bomber is a major topic online after the arrest of Brian Cole Jr

Telangana High Court Reserves Orders On Y. Srilakshmis Plea To Quash CBI Case

The CBI submitted that Pratap Reddy had invested approximately Rs 68 crore in companies linked to Jagan Mohan Reddy as a quid pro quo for these f

States must replace BLOs finding SIR work difficult: SC

Telangana HC Rejects Pleas On Panchayat Poll Quota Rules

The petitioners contended that the authorities relied on outdated 2011 Census data without taking into consideration the reorganisation and bifur

Parl panel on bill to decriminalise politics to reach out to oppn

Total War: Medieval 3 confirmed after 19 years; when will Creative Assemblys medieval sandbox finally launch?

Total War: Medieval 3: Creative Assembly has revealed Total War: Medieval 3. This strategy game returns to Europe after almost twenty years. The

November Was Driest Month For AP

The Alluri Sitarama Raju district recorded the highest deficit with 98 per cent. It recorded 0.9mm against the normal fall of 40.3.

ADR: SIR failed to weed out 5L duplicate voters in Bihar

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Root reigns at Gabba

Roots first century in Australia tops Starcs 6 wickets as England take honours on Day 1 Brisbane, Dec 4: Joe Root posted a long-awaited first Ash

Presidents rule would have been imposed in West Bengal had we not gone ahead with SIR says Mamata

Without making a direct reference to MLA Humayun Kabir who was suspended by the Trinamool Congress earlier in the day, Chief Minister Mamata Bane

Corruption Allegations Heat Up Mahesh Bank Polls

The Reserve Bank of Indias inspection report flagged serious governance lapses by the incumbent board led by chairman Ramesh Kumar Bung in execut

Lokesh Asserts TD Is Permanent, With Cadre Being Its Strength

The minister attributed the partys sweeping mandate in 2024 to the resilience of its cadres, calling them the driving force behind the historic e

Sunalis haemoglobinlevel low, docs adviseblood transfusion

Visakhapatnam Celebrates Tag As Safest City For Women

The celebration began with a rally. Later, a meeting was held at the AU Convention hall. Commissioner Sankhabrata Bagchi said women's safety was

'This was our own internal work': Patel, Bongino reveal details of pipe bomb suspect in Jan. 6 case

Cotton Mills Going Through Crises Due To Poor Harvest In Kurnool District

The situation worsened with Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) officials rejecting the produce of many farmers due to high moisture content more

My name is Samrat Choudhary, not bulldozer: Bihar Dy CM

Crackdown on illegal encroachments as per the instructions of the court

WFH status shouldnt tilt balance in custody battle: SC

Kerala: HC denies Cong MLA bail in sex assault case; party expels him

Niti panel backs licences, permits for perpetuity

TN defies HC for 2nd time in 2 days on hilltop lamp ritual

NFR set for Chaparmukh-Jowai railway project survey next year

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 4: The long-pending dream of rail connectivity reaching the Khasi-Jaintia Hills of Meghalaya may take a small but s

GHMC Divisions Likely to Double to 300

Officials of the erstwhile ULBs met the GHMC officials to ensure that the merger process was conducted seamlessly.

Brian Cole is anti-Trump leftist or MAGA supporter? Various conflicting pictures of suspect emerge. Here's social media claims, FBI arrest, DC pipe bomb probe explained

Brian Cole is anti-Trump leftist or MAGA supporter? Social media users question the political leanings of the newly identified DC pipe bomb suspe

ED conducts multiple raids in Tura

Misappropriation of Rs 28.66-crore GHADC funds By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 4: In a significant action against alleged diversion of funds of the

Dissent within BJP over choice of ST candidates

GHADC polls By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 4: A section of BJP leaders has voiced opposition to the partys decision to field Scheduled Tribe (ST)

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Stay firm against uranium mining: HSPDP to govt

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 4: The Hill State Peoples Democratic Party (HSPDP) has called on the Meghalaya government to stand firm on the 2016

Raid Mylliem performs annual rituals at Iewduh with reverence

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 4: The Raid of Mylliem on Thursday performed the annual rituals at Iewduh, the oldest and largest traditional Khasi

Private Entities to Host Araku Cultural Festival Ahead of States Araku Chali Utsav

Hosted by Treksome at a private resort, the festival aims to create a sustainable platform that places indigenous culture at the centre

A traffic police officer in Shillong removes a tinted film from a vehicles window during an on-road inspection

A traffic police officer in Shillong removes a tinted film from a vehicles window during an on-road inspection, part of an ongoing drive to enfor

STP warns against illegal fittings on vehicles

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 4: The Shillong Traffic Police (STP) has rolled out intensified enforcement across the city following a recent Offi

Over 35 Nokmas get recognition for nature conservation efforts

From Our Correspondent TURA, Dec 4: Nokmas (village headmen) from over 35 villages from different parts of the Garo Hills were felicitated on Thu

Students of Classes 8 to 10 from Nepali Kanya Pathshala Secondary School, Shillong

Students of Classes 8 to 10 from Nepali Kanya Pathshala Secondary School, Shillong, during their yearly educational excursion to ICAR, Umiam, on

Saravanan, Tamil cinemas gentleman producer, dead

'Charged with explosives offence': DoJ charges Brian Cole with placing pipe bombs at RNC, DNC in 21

Taking to the skies

PM Modi Gifts Russian Edition Of Bhagvad Gita To Putin

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has presented a copy of Bhagvad Gita in Russian to President Vladimir Putin, who is on a two-day visit to India.

How the FBI identified and arrested Brian Cole, who kept buying bomb components after allegedly planting pipe devices on Jan. 6

Federal authorities have arrested Brian Cole Jr. in connection with pipe bombs planted in Washington D.C. before the January 6th Capitol attack.

Salalith Tottempudi Becomes Indias Rifle Body Member

Tottempudis election is being hailed as a significant milestone for Andhra Pradesh, underscoring the states increasing visibility and contributio

IITM Opens in Hyd With Global Presence

The India International Travel Mart (IITM) opened here on Thursday, bringing together key players from the travel and tourism industry.

Final Decision on Singur Kicked Down the Road

Water board, MB officials throw up their hands

Telangana Techie Loses Rs 50 Lakh in Investment Scam

As he started investing, he was told that higher VIP levels would help him earn much larger profits. For this, he was asked to deposit Rs 80,000

Four Students Killed, Two Injured in Mishap

The severely injured were admitted to the hospital for medical treatment.

News from the world of Education: December 5, 2025

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

Demerit Goods to Face Health, Security Cess: Nirmala Sitharaman

Revenue from levy will be shared with States for health schemes

Celebrating fisherwomen without hearing their voices

A recent event in Mumbai highlighted how deeply the gender imbalance persists, even in spaces meant to celebrate women

IndiGo To Fly Wide-Body Aircraft On VijayawadaHyderabad Route

IndiGos flight special director A.K. Singh held discussions with MPs Kesineni Sivanath and G.M. Harish in the presence of Ram Mohan Naidu.

Cultural Line-Up at Telangana Rising Global Summit

Dance troupes will greet guests with performances in Kommu Koya, Banjara, Kolatam, Gussadi, Oggu Dollu, Women Dappulu, Perini Natyam and Bonala K

India-SA ODI Teams Arrive In Vizag For Tomorrows Match

India won the opening ODI in Ranchi before the South Africans bounced back to secure a thrilling four-wicket victory in Raipur and level the seri

KC General Hospital gets advanced CBNAAT machine to speed up TB diagnosis

Model Panchayats Set Examples in Village Development

The progressive and award-winning villages are inspiring voters to demand comparable progress in the high-stakes polls.

Second Phase of Land Pooling Starts in Amaravati

Farmers join second land pooling drive

World BankADB Technical Mission Visits Amaravati

The sessions would continue daily until December 11, culminating in PPP-related discussions, contract management workshops, and review meetings w

Maheshwar Rao inspects South Bengaluru metro corridor works

Health & national security cess only on demerit goods like pan masala, not essentials, says Nirmala Sitharaman

A new health and national security cess will be imposed on demerit goods like pan masala. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated this cess wi

Who are Brian Coles family and how did they react to his arrest involving the Jan. 6 DC pipe bombing case?

Brian Cole Junior, the man identified as the suspect in the pipe bomb incident near the Capitol, has been arrested in Virginia. The 30-year-old f

Finance Minister discusses investments with Russia Deputy PM

India and Russia are set for a significant annual summit on December 5. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman held talks with a Russian delegation

Sberbank plans to go big in India, move rupee surplus into G-Secs

Sberbank, which processes the largest share of India-Russia trade payments, is also looking at channelling rupee surplus of its investors into go

Guntur District Must Be Top Performer in AP, Says Dinakar

The committee chairman stressed on safe drinking water as key to achieving Swarnandhra goals. He directed officials to expedite Jal Jeevan Missio

6 more bodies found, Maoist toll in Bastar shootout hits 18

Lexus RX 350h Gets New Exquisite Entry Trim, Priced Under Rs 90 Lakh

The Exquisite variant comes with a 360-degree camera and Level 2 ADAS.