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Gold and Glory

Ebenesar Khongsit of Meghalaya won gold in the 70kg bodybuilding category and was crowned Overall Open Bodybuilding champion at the Mr & Ms North

Shaheen Afridi exits BBL early

Islamabad, Dec 30: A knee injury has forced fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi to return home after playing four games for Brisbane Heat in the Big

Hearts lead Scottish Premiership as Celtic, Rangers stumble early

London, Dec 30: The opening stretch of the 2025/26 Scottish Premiership has delivered a rare and compelling narrative, one that threatens to disr

Journalist Tatiana Schlossberg, Granddaughter Of John F Kennedy, Dies At 35

American environmental journalist Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of late president John F. Kennedy, has died from cancer at the age of 35

United in fear, divided in politics a view from Narva, an Estonian city bordering Russia

Some201 kmaway from capital Tallinn, Narva is the most Russian speaking town of Europe with over 96% Russian speakers among itsroughly 53,000resi

From Ramayana, King, to Drishyam 3: The most anticipated films of 26

The year 2026 is set to be a major year for Hindi cinema, with several big-budget and star-driven films lined up for release. From large-scale my

Russia Says Ukraine Targets Moscow With Drones

Ukraine launched a series of drone attacks on Tuesday targeting Moscow, parts of western Russia and annexed Crimea, injuring one person near the

Actors Tabu, Ameesha Patel and Rekha during the special screening of Ikkis in Mumbai

Actors Tabu, Ameesha Patel and Rekha during the special screening of Ikkis in Mumbai, on Monday night. (PTI)

Salmans Battle of Galwan gets flak from Chinese media

Indian govt sources say cinemas artistic expression Cinemas are an artistic expression and India does not restrict it, government sources said on

Junta leader Gen. Mamdi Doumbouya declared winner of Guineas election, provisional results show

Junta leader Gen. Mamdi Doumbouya was declared the winner of Guineas election held over the weekend

Israel says it will halt operations of several humanitarian organisations in Gaza starting in 2026

Israel says the rules are aimed at preventing Hamas and other militant groups from infiltrating the aid organizations

Head-on train crash near Peru's Machu Picchu kills driver, injures dozens

Police are investigating the collision between trains operated by Inca Rail S.A. and PeruRail S.A., which mainly transport tourists to the iconic

India Imposes Tariff On Steel Products For 3 Years To Curb Cheap Imports

India has imposed a three-year import tariff of between 11% and 12% on some steel products, according to a finance ministry order published on Tu

People gather outside the hospital where former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Khaleda Zia died

People gather outside the hospital where former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Khaleda Zia died, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on Tuesday, (PTI)

New Year vibes, from the newest thought leaders on the block

Gen Z is leading global change, impacting governments, economies, and work culture. In India, their spending power is set to surge, fueling innov

Microbe might spark first stages of ulcerative colitis: new study

If future tests can confirm that distinct groups of UC patients harbour the toxin-producing Aeromonas strain, clinicians could classify patients

Union Budget 2026: Economists urge tax incentives, data centre push and export diversification at PM Modis pre-Budget meet

Budget 2026: Experts urged tax incentives for household savings and support for data centres, AI, and robotics. They called for diversifying serv

Top Exporters? All loads lead to Indias hotspots

India's export success is concentrated in a few key districts and states. Gujarat, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Uttar Pradesh are lead

Casteist violence bail clause not right to favourable outcome: SC

Elon Musk's xAI Buys Third Building To Expand AI Compute Power

Elon Musk said on Tuesday his artificial intelligence startup xAI has bought a third building to expand its infrastructure, aiming to boost train

Palestinians stand next to a tent set up on the rubble of buildings destroyed during Israeli air and ground operations

Palestinians stand next to a tent set up on the rubble of buildings destroyed during Israeli air and ground operations in the Sheikh Radwan neigh

Myanmar military-backed party leads first election phase

BANGKOK, Dec 30: Myanmars military-backed Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) claimed a strong lead in the first phase of the countrys

'Premature': Family of Tripura youth killed in Uttarakhand questions police version; dismisses 'no racism' theory

Tatiana Schlossberg, granddaughter of JFK, dies of rare form of leukemia

Schlossberg was a climate change and environmental journalist and the second child of JFKs daughter, former U.S. diplomat Caroline Kennedy, and t

2025 The Year of Reforms

Narendra Modi India has emerged as the centre of global attention. This is due to the innovative zeal of our people. Today, the world sees India

Bank employees hold protest, demand five-day work week

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 30: Demanding the implementation of a five-day work week, the bank employees under the banner of the United Fo

BJP remembers Atal Bihari Vajpayee on birth anniversary

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 30: Celebrating Good Governance Day to commemorate the birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee,

Chashma Junction launches Eyeconic Luxury Sale

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 30: Chashma Junction today announced the launch of its Eyeconic Luxury Sale and offered flat 40% discount. The

On patrol with Marine Elite Force in Chennai as Olive Ridley carcasses wash ashore

The Hindu joined the Marine Elite Force on an exclusive patrol along the sea off the North Chennai coast as Olive Ridley deaths begin

2026 through the Gen Z lens: The unstoppable rise of a new generation

India's Gen Z, numbering 380 million, is a powerful force driving change. This generation is impacting innovation, politics, and spending habits.

Gen Zs want to be treated as partners, not as vote banks

India's Gen Z is not politically disengaged but rather disillusioned with traditional politics. Growing up online, they engage through digital pl

Is AI boom overhyped, unreliable? Zoomers question hype bubble

By 2026, artificial intelligence will make digital content indistinguishable from reality. This will force people to verify everything they see a

Gen Z's growing influence: How youth are reshaping Indian politics and electoral campaigns

Political parties are increasingly recognizing the growing influence of Gen Z, adapting electoral campaigns and policies to engage this demograph

Sweatshirts in the C-suite: The era of Gen Z CEOs unfolds as we enter 2026

Gen Z graduates are increasingly launching startups, with 40% of top college alumni opting for entrepreneurship. Venture capital firms are now pr

Kashmir 2025: Article 370s Shadow and Question of Statehood

Ashok Bhan ashokbhan@rediffmail.com As 2025 draws to a close, Kashmirs political story reads less like a turning point and more like an extended

CS reviews prospects for eco-tourism promotion, MAP cultivation

*Launches online NDC service Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 30: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired two separate high-level meetings

LG unveils J&K Bank Calendar-2026

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 30: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday unveiled J&K Banks Wall and Table Calendars for the year 2026,

U.S. sanctions 10 people, firms from Iran and Venezuela over drone, missile trade

he Treasury Department said the latest measures are intended to support the reimposed United Nations sanctions on Iran over its nuclear programme

Javed Rana reviews water supply schemes in Jammu North

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 30: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, today chaired

Tax refunds could be delayed in 2026 after major 2025 law changes, lawmakers warn

IRS warns of possible delays in 2026 tax refunds. New deductions for tips and overtime complicate filings. Staff cuts and high turnover leave the

World Blitz: Carlsen wins record-extending ninth title, Erigaisi settles for bronze

The achievement also made Erigaisi only the second Indian male player after the legendary Viswanathan Anand to win a World Blitz medal in the Ope

Five states set for up to $2,000 Social Security boost in 2026 see if yours makes the list

Trump tax cuts could reshape the 2026 tax season for millions of Americans. New IRS data shows refunds may reach $1,000 to $2,000 for many househ

'Was radicalising youths': Assam Police busts terror cell linked to Bangladesh; 11 arrested

Silver, gold show sign of reversal after sharp retreat

MUMBAI, Dec 30: Gold and silver prices showed signs of correction in the domestic market on Tuesday after sharp gains earlier. MCX gold February

Fifty years ago | Declarations cross Rs. 600 crore mark: Big rush

Rupee rises 23 paise to close at 89.75 against USD

Mumbai, Dec 30: The rupee rose 23 paise to close at 89.75 against the greenback on Tuesday primarily on account of dollar selling by the Reserve

'2025 will be remembered for India's focus on reforms': PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted 2025 as a year of continuous reforms, emphasizing collaboration and facilitation over control. Key measu

Ayodhyas transformation in 2025: Where faith fuels development and the future takes shape

LUCKNOW, Dec 30 : Ayodhya now is no longer defined solely by its religious identity; it has emerged as a powerful symbol of the confidence and vi

J&K Girls Roll-Ball team reaches QFs

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 30: The Jammu & Kashmir Union Territory girls Roll-Ball team advanced to the quarterfinals of the 17th

Bangladeshs first woman Prime Minister Khaleda Zia dies; Jaishankar to attend funeral

DHAKA, Dec 30 : Khaleda Zia, Bangladeshs first woman prime minister who restored democracy after a span of military rule and dominated the countr

Need seamless coordination among ministries to bolster self-reliance in critical minerals: Par panel

NEW DELHI, Dec 30: A parliamentary panel has stressed the need for seamless coordination among ministries to bolster the countrys self-reliance i

Contributions of tribal heroes should be known to the youth: President Murmu

NEW DELHI, Dec 30: President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday praised statesman, educationist, and nationalist thinker from Jharkhand Kartik Oraon who d

JKCA election crucial for restoring order: Members

Excelsior Sports Correspondent SRINAGAR, Dec 30: The J&K Cricket Association (JKCA) is set to hold elections for its office-bearers and Apex Coun

Over 3,400 candidates to contest under proportionate system in Nepals upcoming polls

KATHMANDU, Dec 30: As the deadline to submit a closed list of candidates for the proportionate voting system ended on Monday, the Election Commis

Tamil civilisation not regional, but foundational to Bharats civilisational journey : Pradhan

RAMESWARAM, Dec 30 : Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan today said Tamil civilisation is not regional but foundational to Bharats civili

J&K Taekwondo team shines at 21st National ITF Cship

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 30: The 27 member J&K UT Taekwondo team, including 16 boys and 11 girls, brought laurels to Union Terri

Nearly 25 Islamic State fighters killed or captured in Syria, U.S. military says

The U.S. military says nearly 25 operatives of the Islamic State group were killed or captured in Syria this month

West Bengal SIR deaths: Kin file complaints against CEC, state poll body chief; Election Commission reacts

AI agents arrived in 2025: Heres what happened and the challenges ahead

In artificial intelligence, 2025 marked a decisive shift. Systems once confined to research labs and prototypes began to appear as everyday tools

A hundred years ago | Philadelphia exhibition

'At any time in legal emergencies': CJI Surya Kant wants 'approachable' people's courts; lists his priorities

SRP-ni report-ko parakanichi nambate chanchirimna mangen

SHILLONG: Meghalaya adokni State Reservation Policy (SRP)-ni bidingo Expert Committee-ni ongipa report-ko adok sorkari nipilmanahaode, jinmana pa

Guarding the Digital Frontier

The Indian Armys recent decision to relax its social media policy-allowing view-only access to select platforms-marks a calibrated and thoughtful

LAHD-SSRB begins 3-day document verification for Matric & 12th Level Recruitment

Excelsior Correspondent LEH, Dec 30 : The Leh Autonomous Hill Development Subordinate Services Recruitment Board (LAHD-SSRB) today commenced the

Secy, IT, UT Ladakh visits NIELIT Leh; Reviews Student Innovations and R&D Initiatives

Excelsior Correspondent LEH, Dec 30: Secretary, Information Technology, UT Ladakh, Shashanka Ala, today visited the National Institute of Electro

Aggarwal is new interim chief of NIA

NEW DELHI, Dec 30: The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued an order appointing senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Rakesh Agga

Dehradun-o NE-ni chatro saksako sootanina NESO jegala

TURA: Dehradun-o MBA-ko poraienggipa Tripura adokni chatro saksako, kragija dake chonnikenba soote galanina jegale North East Students Organisati

HC directs ACB to file challan against ARTO

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Dec 30: The High Court has dismissed the plea seeking quashing of FIR by the then ARTO in disproportionate asse

14 X-Ens elevated, 15 placed as Inch SEs

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 30: The Government today elevated 14 In-charge Executive Engineers (Xens) as In-charge Superintending Engineer

NIA court issues proclamation against 3 NRIs

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Dec 30: The Special National Investigation Agency (NIA) Court, Srinagar, today issued a proclamation against th

Missing man found dead in forest area

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 30: The body of a man who had been reported missing earlier this month was recovered today from a forested are

SGH-KVK Swachhta Pakhwada Campaign-ko ongata

TURA: South Garo Hills ajao Central Agriculture University (CAU)-ni Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Swachhta Pakhwada Campaign 2025-ni bak gita reang

Tradition cannot be discarded at will

Editor, The special article Who is a Khasi? Tradition, Genetics and the politics of identity by Bhogtoram Mawroh (ST December 30, 2025) made inte

Racist Slurs against North-easterners

Students and young professionals from the north-eastern states who are forced to move out of their hearths and homes to study or work outside the

Faith, Humility and Service A Woman, a Man and a Son of God

By Dominick Dauni Roising Rymbai Hail, Mary, full of grace/The Lord is with thee/Blessed art thou amongst women/ And blessed is the fruit of thy

Tragic Stabbing of Tripura Student Exposes Deep-Rooted Racism Against Northeastern Indians

By Neha Desai In a heartbreaking incident that has reignited national conversations on racial prejudice, Anjel Chakma, a 24-year-old MBA student

Border bonds: Jalpaiguri mourns its daughter Khaleda Zia; Bangladesh's first woman PM was born in West Bengal town

Selections for TVS OMC from January 17

If infiltrators in West Bengal, who attacked Delhi, Pahalgam, asks Didi

Will restore Bengal's lost glory in 2026: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah predicted a BJP victory with a two-thirds majority in Bengal's 2026 assembly polls, vowing to end infiltration and

Galwan film teaser draws sharp reaction from China

NBCC sells 417 Amrapali homes for 1,045 crore through e-auction

Acting under Supreme Court directions, NBCC is completing around 38,000 stuck flats through the special purpose entity ASPIRE

Oman announces 15-member squad for T20 World Cup; Jatinder Singh named skipper

Oman is placed in Group B with Australia (the 2021 champions), Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, and Ireland, with their first game against Zimbabwe on Februa

Adhir-PM meet on Bengali workers sets off speculation

Centre gives positive signal on ILP-like protection for Mlaya

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 30: The Union government has responded favourably to Meghalayas proposal to introduce an Inner Line Permit-style pr

54 out of the 217 promises made in election manifesto last fulfilled: Haryana CM Nayab Saini

Saini said the resolve of his government was Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas aur Sabka Prayas

NPP urges Centre to act on Bdesh threat to annex NE

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 30: The National Peoples Party (NPP) on Tuesday said the recent threats by certain elements in Bangladesh to seize

Gurugram Rapid Metro records double-digit jump in ridership and fare revenue

Fare revenue rose by 14.06% to 23.37 crore during the period under review

Gold, silver, and copper prices surge again heres the 2026 gold, silver, and copper outlook amid policy risks, supply deficits, and structural demand

Gold, silver, and copper prices are ending 2025 on a strong note, setting up an intense outlook for 2026. Analysts see rising policy risks, tight

Mlaya may become a haven for Bdeshi infiltrators, KSU warns

By Our Reporter Shillong, Dec 30: The Khasi Students Union (KSU) has raised alarms that Meghalaya risks becoming a haven for illegal entrants and