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Question paper for Junior Engineer recruitment exam leaked in Rajasthan

Jaipur: The Rajasthan Polices Special Operations Group (SOG) has found that the question paper for the Junior Engineer (JE) Combined Recruitment

Voters increasingly link their choices with policies, delivery

Data show rising womens participation and independent decision-making in voting; majority of the voters believe that their vote has a tangible in

U.S. to return three ancient bronze sculptures to India

The sculptures are Shiva Nataraja, belonging to the Chola period, circa 990; Somaskanda of the Chola period, 12th century; and Saint Sundarar wit

Ancient grain storage tradition fading fast in Srikakulam district

The ancestral practice known as Khoni or Paathara was once observed by farmers along the banks of the Mahendratanaya River. Several factorsinclud

Australian Open 2026: Peers and Gadecki retain mixed-doubles crown

It was a third Slam mixed-doubles title for Peers, to go with one mens doubles crown, and the second for Gadecki

Water level at 92.82 ft in Mettur dam

Blaze engulfs forested land at Menamkulam

The fire broke out around 1.30 p.m. on the land under the control of the Industries Department, close to vital installations including the Womens

Federal Reserve chair nominee will be announced on January 30, says Donald Trump

For the past year, the President has aggressively attacked Fed Chair Jerome Powell, whose term as the head of the US central bank ends in May

Trump administration prepares for Kevin Warsh Fed Chair nomination

President Trump is reportedly preparing to nominate former Fed governor Kevin Warsh as the next Federal Reserve chair. Warsh, who visited the Whi

Column | Yogita Bhayana: fighting the epidemic of sexual violence in India

In a country where 81 women report rapes daily, Bhayana dreams the impossible dream of a rape-free India

Fake FBI agent tried to free Luigi Mangione, authorities say

New York: A man claiming to be an FBI agent showed up to a federal jail in New York City on Wednesday, January 28, night and told officers he had

Success Isnt About Doing More. Its About Doing Less Right

Deciding what not to do is as important as deciding what to do, said Steve Jobsand in that simple line sits one of the most underrated ideas

Love You All Sunny Deol Sends Message To Fans In His Dad Dharmendras Style Amid Border 2 Success

Released on January 23, Border 2 has crossed the Rs 200 crore mark within six days.

Jammu and Kashmir CM raises Kashmir shawl sellers thrashing issue with Uttarakhand CM; Police lodge FIR, says JKSA

The FIR has been registered against Sanjay Yadav and one other individual under Sections 117(2) and 352 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)

IAF Drops 12,000 Litres of Water To Battle Forest Fires in Arunachal Pradesh's Lohit Valley

The IAF deployed Mi-17V5 helicopters for the operation, which involved challenging conditions at high altitude

Donald Trump says 'very dangerous' for UK to deal with China

US President Donald Trump has cautioned close ally Britain against engaging with China. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is currently in Beijing for t

NHRC issues notice to Rajasthan government over burial rights demand by Kalbelia community

The notice was issued over protests by the Kalbelia community, demanding a designated place for burial of their kin in Barmer district

22 Students Hospitalised After Mid-Day Meal in Sangareddy School

The students were immediately shifted to the nearby hospital for medical attention. Later, the official stated that all 22 students are in stable

India to host landmark second India-Arab foreign ministers' meeting after 10 years

India will host the 2nd India-Arab Foreign Ministers' Meeting on January 31, preceded by senior officials' talks today. The meeting highlights gr

Meghalaya police probe ISIS-linked poster asking tribals to leave

The Confederation of Meghalaya Social Organisations petitioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling the threat a serious national security conce

Book on science and politics to be released today

Problems Won't Solve By One Power Calling Shots: UN Chief's Dig At Trump

Global problems will not be solved by one power calling the shots or by splitting the world into rival spheres, United Nations Secretary-General

Flight from Bangladesh lands in Pakistan for first time in 14 years

Lahore/Karachi: A flight from Bangladesh capital Dhaka landed at the Jinnah International Airport in Pakistans Karachi on Thursday, restoring non

Why India needs to rethink crypto taxation in Budget 2026

Global crypto markets are moving towards clearer and more balanced regulatory approaches. In India, this evolution offers an opportunity to revie

EU designates Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as terrorist group amid protests crackdown

EU foreign ministers designated Iran's IRGC as a terrorist organisation, citing violent crackdowns and security concerns. Israel welcomed the mov

Trump Says 'Hopefully' No Need For Military Action Against Iran

Trump said he is speaking with Iran and left open the possibility of avoiding a military operation after earlier warning time was unning out for

Stray dogs at the centre of a growing social divide

Villages across Telangana are reporting mass killing of stray dogs with alarming regularity. As fear and frustration mount, stray dog management

Virat Kohli disappeared from Instagram? Why there is a buzz around the cricket legend's Insta account

Virat Kohli's Instagram account disappeared on Friday, triggering speculation online. Fans noticed that Virat Kohli's Instagram account was not a

Trump launches Great American Recovery plan

Washington: US President Donald Trump signed a sweeping executive order launching what he called the Great American Recovery Initiative, a nation

Governor inaugurates 108-foot national flag at Mehdipatnam Garrison

The programme included a guard of honour, hoisting of the Tricolour and the rendition of the national anthem

Apple Earnings Soar As China iPhone Sales Surge

Apple reported profit of $42.1 billion on revenue of $143.8 billion in the recently-ended quarter

Bihar Cabinet approves additional financial assistance to beneficiaries of Mukhyamantri Mahila Rozgar Yojana

In order to streamline and regulate the government employees with regard to the use of social media, the State Cabinet approved the Government Se

Solving Bengalurus parking puzzle

While paid parking is being introduced on more stretches and towing is set to make a comeback, Chetan B.C. explores if these measures are enough

Apple forecasts strong sales growth as iPhone demand in Asia rebounds

Apple anticipates robust revenue growth for the March quarter. Strong iPhone demand in China and India fuels this optimism. However, memory chip

House Republicans propose voting changes as Trump administration eyes the midterms

Republicans in the House of Representatives are pushing for significant changes to America's voting laws. These proposals include requiring photo

India-Arab League: bridging cultures, creating opportunities

As India grows into a major power, the Arab League region forms a critical part of its global matrix. For the Arab League countries too, India is

The influencer-follower break-up

Fans of a well-known influencer told her she needs to make content which doesnt hinge on her husband. She, in return, told them to take a hike. W

Organisers must ensure every event is tragedy-proof

The incident occurred around 11 am, when two large loudspeakers had been placed on the ground for the areas Republic Day programme.

Venezuelas acting President signs oil industry overhaul, easing state control to lure investors

The National Assembly approved the overhaul of the energy industry law less than a month after the brazen seizure of then-President Nicolas Madur

US to Return Three Ancient Bronze Sculptures To India

The Indian government has agreed to place one of the sculptures on long-term loan

Indian women at workplaces; Gig workers stuck in low-paying jobs

The Economic Survey 2025-26 points to rising womens workforce participation. The Economic Survey argues policy should help shift workers towards

Trump Says Putin Agrees To Pause Kyiv Strikes Amid Harsh Cold

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked Trump and said he was counting on Washington to secure the pause in attacks

Ex-Google Engineer Convicted Of Stealing AI Secrets For Chinese Companies

Former Google software engineer Linwei Ding was convicted by a federal jury in San Francisco on Thursday of stealing AI trade secrets from the US

Oil hovers near multi-month highs as Trump considers Iran strike

Oil prices are set for significant monthly gains. Tensions in the Middle East are escalating due to a potential U.S. attack on Iran. This situati

Kohli's Instagram Account Deactivated, Fans Seek Answers From Anushka

No official statement has been made on Virat Kohli's Instagram deactivation, sparking speculation and memes, as fans await updates from the crick

Weather News Live Updates: Low visibility drills continue at Delhi Airport, flights ops normal

Amid Iran Tensions, US Sends Destroyer Delbert D. Black To Middle East

The U.S. Navy has sent an additional warship to the Middle East, a U.S. official told Reuters on Thursday, amid a large military buildup in the r

UEFA Europa League: Aston Villa Edges Salzburg 3-2 After Second-Half Comeback

The 19-year-old Jimoh-Aloba's strike followed Tyrone Mings' equalizer at Villa Park

Kremlin says Russia has invited Ukraine's Zelenskiy to come to Moscow for peace talks

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, cited by the Interfax news agency, said on Thursday that Moscow had not yet received a response to its invitatio

Trump calls Fed Chair Powell politically biased; to announce his Fed chair pick next week

Trump sues IRS, Treasury Department for $10 billion over tax return leak

Donald Trump, his sons, and his company are suing the IRS and Treasury Department. They seek $10 billion in damages. The lawsuit stems from the 2

Carney says he expects U.S. administration to respect Canadian sovereignty

BSE builds multi-year base, eyes higher zone on charts: Shivangi Sarda

Trumps options for Iran strike grow even with goals unclear

A US aircraft carrier strike group has arrived in the Middle East. This provides President Trump with new military options against Iran. However,

US has investigated claims WhatsApp chats arent private

US authorities are probing claims that Meta employees accessed private WhatsApp messages. Former contractors allege they and Meta staff had broad

US issues license for oil companies to operate in Venezuela

The Trump administration has eased sanctions on Venezuela. A new license allows US oil companies to export, sell, store, and refine Venezuelan cr

Trump says Venezuelan airspace will reopen to commercial travel and Americans can soon visit

While the State Department continued to warn Americans against travelling to Venezuela, at least one U.S. airline announced its intention to soon

How FireAI is bringing real-time conversational intelligence to enterprise operations

Mumbai-based FireAI converts operational data from ERPs, CRMs, and POS systems into real-time, conversational insights for 157 customers globally

Morning Digest: India to host second India-Arab Foreign Ministers meeting today; IAF deploys helicopters to combat forest fires in Arunachals Lohit Valley, and more

Here is a select list of stories to start the day

Trump threatens Canada with 50% tariff on aircraft sold in U.S., expanding trade war

The U.S. Presidents threat did not come with any details about when he would impose the import taxes, as Canada had already struck a deal with Ch

S&P 500 falls, Nasdaq drops as Microsoft crashes 10% after earnings, but the Dow Jones rose why US stock market ended mixed today

S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow Jones today: US stocks closed mixed as disappointing Microsoft earnings and Federal Reserve news impacted markets. Tech stoc

Flight from Bangladesh lands in Pakistans Karachi for first time in 14 years

The airline, in a statement in Dhaka earlier this week, said that Biman Bangladesh Airlines will operate on the Dhaka-Karachi route on Thursdays

Trump plans to announce his Fed chief nominee on Friday

President Donald Trump will announce his choice for the next Federal Reserve Chair on Friday. This comes as speculation intensifies over who will

Trump says he will announce his Fed chief nominee on Friday

President Donald Trump is set to reveal his choice for the next Federal Reserve Chair. The announcement is scheduled for Friday morning. This dec

Elon Musk's SpaceX in merger talks with xAI ahead of planned IPO, source says

Elon Musk's SpaceX and xAI are reportedly in talks for a merger. This combination aims to unite SpaceX's rockets, Starlink satellites, X social m

Sweeping oil reform in Venezuela approved, operators expected to gain autonomy

Venezuela's lawmakers have approved a major oil law reform. This move aims to boost oil and gas production and attract foreign investment. The ch

National shutdown January 30 explained: Why are activists calling for 'no school, no work and no shopping' and whos supporting the general strike

National shutdown January 30: A nationwide protest is planned for January 30. Americans are urged to skip work, school, and shopping. This action

Trump Threatens Canada With 50% Tariff On Aircraft Sold In US, Expanding Trade War

President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened Canada with a 50% tariff on any aircraft sold in the US, the latest salvo in his trade war with Ame

Trump threatens tariffs on any country selling oil to Cuba, a move that puts pressure on Mexico

EU sanctions 15 Iranian officials over crackdown

BRUSSELS, Jan 29: The European Union on Thursday sanctioned 15 Iranian officials, including top commanders of the Revolutionary Guard, and six or

Guwahati Refinery solely supplied smokeless fuel to Indian Army during Ops Sindoor: Official

This is a matter of pride that Guwahati Refinery played an important role during the countrys defence mechanism in Operation Sindoor, the Guwahat

Flight From Bangladesh Lands In Pak's Karachi For First Time In 14 Years

A flight from Bangladesh capital Dhaka landed at the Jinnah International Airport in Pakistan's Karachi on Thursday, restoring non-stop air conne

North Texas schools closed today: Denton ISD, Dallas, Plano, Frisco, Richardson, Garland & more - see which districts reopen classes tomorrow

Denton ISD school closure: North Texas schools are reopening Friday after winter weather. Dallas, Plano, and Frisco ISDs will operate normally. S

ICC organizes multi-session conference Rising Jammu & Kashmir 2026

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 29: Marking 100 years of service to the nation, the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) organised ICC Rising Jamm

12th convocation ceremony of SGT University concludes

Excelsior Correspondent GURUGRAM, Jan 29: Marking a landmark moment in the academic journeys of its graduating students, the 12th Convocation Cer

IAF drops 12,000 litres of water to battle forest fires in Arunachal Pradeshs Lohit Valley

In an X post, the IAF stated that a dedicated team of Air Warriors was deployed at the urgent request of civic authorities following a plane cras

New branch of Axis Bank inaugurated at Katra

Excelsior Correspondent KATRA, Jan 29: Axis Bank, formerly known as UTI Bank, inaugurated its new branch at Katra in a function held here today.

HMSI expands network with new dealership in Udhampur

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Jan 29: Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) has opened its newsales & service outlet Vidhata Honda, inUdha

Suvendu Adhikari visits fire affected warehouse, says many are still missing

The Leader of Opposition said that when he reached the area, he found that Section 163(2) BNSS was issued, banning the Assembly of five or more p

India, Canada pledge deeper fertiliser cooperation to boost agricultural security

NEW DELHI, Jan 29 : India and Canada committed on Thursday to enhance collaboration in the fertiliser sector, with both nations pledging to stren

J&K UT Chess Cship underway

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 29: In the ongoing J&K UT Chess Championship at IDPS School, Sunjwan, Sumit Grover, Aarav Gupta, Pazhan

Beating Retreat: Music celebrates military valour, Operation Sindoor success, Vande Mataram spirit

NEW DELHI, Jan 29 : With patriotic music and ceremonial pageantry, India on Thursday celebrated its military valour, the success of Operation Sin

22 Students Hospitalised After Consuming Mid-Day Meal In Telangana: Cops

Around 22 students were hospitalised after consuming mid-day meals at a primary school in Sangareddy district in Telangana, officials said.

AI Startup Perplexity Signs $750 Million AI Cloud Deal With Microsoft: Report

AI startup Perplexity has signed a $750 million agreement with Microsoft to use its Azure cloud service, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, cit

High Court Cricket team reinforces dominance at Legal Premier League 2026

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU/SRINAGAR, Jan 29: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh Cricket Team has once again reaffirmed its st

LG meets J&K students return from ITBP Bharat Darshan Tour

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 29: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today interacted with the group of students who returned from the Bharat D

J&K Weightlifters, Swimmers dominate in Pune

8th Masters National Games Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 29: In a remarkable achievement, Masters Weightlifting and Swimming teams fr

Royal Enfield Ice Hockey League Season 3 begins

Excelsior Sports Correspondent LEH, Jan 29: The Royal Enfield Ice Hockey League (REIHL) Season 3 began today with Chief Secretary, Union Territor

Sunils five wickets put J&K ahead

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 29: Sunil Kumar produced a sensational performance as Jammu & Kashmir dominated Himachal Pradesh on Day

Centre allocates Rs 1,626 cr for Sports Promotion in two years

*No NCOE water sports planned for J&K Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 29: The Union Government has reaffirmed its commitment to promoti