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Inter-Division UT Level Baseball held

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 18: The Department of Youth Services and Sports, District Jammu, today commenced Inter-Division UT Leve

68th National Shooting Cship Pistol Event concludes

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 18: The 68th National Shooting Championship Competition (NSCC) Pistol events witnessed a moment of pri

District Udhampur Athletic meet commences

Excelsior Sports Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Dec 18: The District Udhampur Boys and Girls Athletic Meet, organised by District Udhampur Athletic Asso

MLA SMVD calls on LG

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 18: Baldev Raj Sharma, Member of Legislative Assembly, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi called on Lieutenant Governor Ma

Budgam clinches title in Inter-District UT-Level U-17 Boys Cricket Tourney

Excelsior Sports Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Dec 18: The Inter-District UT-Level Under-17 Boys Cricket Tournament, organized by Department of Youth S

Javid Dar calls for vigorous awareness on Agri, allied schemes

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 18: Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development, Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Departmen

Jammu Sanskriti School shines at Cryptics 8.0 in Bengaluru

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 18: Jammu Sanskriti School, Jammu brought pride to the region with an outstanding performance at Cryptics 8.0,

DLSA Chairman visits Udhampur jail, inspects facilities for inmates

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Dec 18: Principal District & Sessions Judge/Chairman DLSA Udhampur, Virinder Singh Bhou today visited District

Mehbooba asks Omar Abdullah to allocate unproductive land, not orchards to BSF

On one hand, there is unemployment, on the other such productive orchards were being handed over to the BSF. Where will locals go?, Ms. Mufti sai

FIRs Booked Against 9 For Water Pilferage

Acting on the directions of HMWS&SB managing director Ashok Reddy, vigilance officials have initiated strict action against illegal water connect

CWC to meet on Dec 27

NEW DELHI, Dec 18: The Congress Working Committee (CWC), the partys highest decision-making body, will meet on December 27 to deliberate on the G

Capex Meet Exposes Faultlines

The District Capex Budget meeting is not a routine bureaucratic formality; it is the backbone of decentralised planning and grassroots developmen

Woman breaks down at Public Darbar over lack of road connectivity

Excelsior Correspondent REASI, Dec 18: A deeply emotional moment unfolded during a Public Darbar held in the remote village of ChanKanthi in Reas

GHMC Restores Mogulaiah's Painting

GHMC staffers removed the posters, cleaned the stains, and undertook repainting to restore the artwork to its original form and dignity.

Federal holidays 2025 update: Trump gives 2 extra offs this year on Christmas eve and December 26 - here's what federal workers need to know

Federal holidays 2025: Federal employees are set for an extended holiday break this year. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order gr

Leh violence inquiry panel to record oral statements

Excelsior Correspondent LEH, Dec 18: The judicial inquiry commission to probe the September 24 violence in Leh will record oral statements from F

2-day district-level Philately Exhibition commences

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Dec 18: A two-day District-Level Philately Exhibition Udhampex-2025, organized by the Department of Posts, comm

India highly strategic potential partner in supply chain security-related efforts: US

NEW YORK, Dec 18 : The US views India as a highly strategic potential partner in supply chain security-related efforts and welcomes the opportuni

Jammu West set to become model constituency: Arvind Gupta

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 18: MLA Jammu West, Arvind Gupta kick started the long-awaited blacktopping work of the road from Munshi Chak

Dr Nikhil performs rare implantation of Leadless Pacemaker AVEIR at KD Hospital

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 18: Dr Nikhil Mahajan, along with his dedicated medical team, successfully performed a rare implantation of a

Trump Says Getting Close To Something Ahead Of Russia Talks On Ukraine

US President Donald Trump on Thursday said he believes talks toward ending the war in Ukraine are getting close to something ahead of a US meetin

TG Announces Affordable Flats For Lower Income Groups

In a media statement, the Board described this as a bumper offer and those interested may apply through Meeseva Centres by January 3.

13.78 Crore Sanctioned For 39 Health Facilities In Sarvepalli

The projects include 35 Village Health Clinics (VHCs), three Block Public Health Units (BPHUs) and one Primary Health Centre (PHC). Sarvepalli ML

Congress MLC Pradnya Satav abandons party just before local polls to join BJP

The BJP has been all about money from power, and power from money, Cong leader Nana Patole said

Lightweight Materials, Automation Make Aircraft More Reliable

Automation, digital manufacturing and Industry 4.0 are changing how aerospace systems are produced, making manufacturing smarter, faster and more

MPs Want Gollapudi As Satellite To Decongest Vijayawada Railway Station

During the meeting, the MPs made key proposals to ease congestion, improve safety and support growth with an integrated road-rail transport plan

Dharmasthala Case Whistleblower Chinnaiah Seeks Police Protection After Bail

Chinna CN submitted a petition at the Dharmasthala police station on December 18 night. In his complaint, he stated that he and his wife were fac

Inside the Final Chapter of Four More Shots Please

As Four More Shots Please takes its final bow, director Arunima Sharma reflects on joy, creative calm, evolving womanhood, and the wellness of le

AP To Encourage More Child-Births

The government feels the state is ageing faster than the rest of the country and faces long-term economic and social risks due to a sharp decline

Trumps third country deportations pose risk of abuse and incarceration

As of October 2025, more than five lakh migrants have been deported from the U.S. since January. In this mass deportation scheme, Mr. Trump has a

Girl Student Ends Life Over Harassment by Schoolmate

The 14-year-olds parents have alleged that harassment by a fellow student and negligence by school management has driven their daughter to take t

Kennedy Center renamed to Trump Kennedy Center: Board member questions unanimous vote here's what happened

Kennedy Center: The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has been renamed the Donald J. Trump and John F. Kennedy Memorial Center follo

Researchers Likely To Develop Personalised Medicine Soon

Proteomics is the study of proteins structure, function, and interactions within a cell or organism.Metabolomics is the study of the small molecu

Youth body launches 20th-anniv celebrations with sports events

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 18: The Seng Samla Mawlai Pyllun (SSMP) on Thursday launched its 20th-anniversary celebrations with a series of spo

'Insurance companies own Democrats': Trump torches Obamacare subsidies, says give money to people

SC upholds man's will cutting off daughter for marrying 'outsider'

Islamic conference in Meghalaya focuses on youth empowerment

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 18: Meghalaya witnessed a significant gathering centred on education, character building and youth empowerment, as

Putin To Talk Of War And Peace At Marathon Press Conference Today

Russian President Vladimir Putin is likely to send a signal to the United States and European powers on Friday over his appetite for peace or mor

SC satisfied as Kerala govt, governor agree on VCs

IED blast at Dhars company site in EJH; 2 HNLC workers arrested

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 18: Two overground workers of the proscribed Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) were arrested by East J

Karnataka passes bill against hate speech with 10-year jail, Rs 1 lakh fine

Role of NGOs in School Education Upsets Teachers

Federation leaders told media persons on Thursday that agreements with platforms such as PhysicsWallah and Khan Academy had yielded little benefi

Bharath Lauds CM For Award

The minister said that visionary leadership builds confidence, confidence attracts investments, and investments create employment opportunities.

Police Clueless on Chandanagar Boys Suicide

Though the case was registered as a suicide, the police have not yet clarified on the provocation for the death yet.

Drive on Against Misuse, Illegal Sale of Abortion Medicines, Narcotic Drugs

The entitys director has issued two circulars recently, one for inspections on Dec 19 to 20 and another against misuse of narcotic drugs and psyc

Mehbooba objects to allotment of fertile land to BSF

Lashkar OGWs bail plea rejected

Critically injured Bangladesh uprising leader dies in Singapore, Yunus urges citizens to maintain peace

A group of people, believed to be part of the protesters, attacked Bangla newspaper Prothom Alos office at the capital's Karwan Bazar, near the S

In Rajya Sabha, Opposition flags lack of consultations before tabling new rural jobs Bill

They also invoked the example of the three farm laws, which they said were passed under similar circumstances and later withdrawn after a prolong

Don't show 6 films, 'MEA warns' Kerala fest, but 3 already screened, other 3 to be pulled

Schedule 3 drugs explained: What Trumps executive order means for weed reclassification

Schedule 3 drugs: President Trump signed an executive order to reclassify marijuana to Schedule III, aiming to expand medical research into its p

Trump LIVE | POTUS signs order to reclassify marijuana, opening door to broader weed access

Opposition sits on overnight protest in Parliament against passage of VB-G RAM G Bill

Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha deputy leader Sagarika Ghose accused the Union government of bulldozing the VB- G RAM G Bill, as Opposition MPs sa

Priyanka Gandhi meets Nitin Gadkari over work, shares food & laughter

India's motto is 'Make in India, Make for the World', says PM Modi

SLBC Tunnel Work Likely to Restart in a Month

With nine more kilometres of the 44-km-long tunnel still to be dug using the drill and blast method, the government had earlier set January 2028

Fifty years ago | Pardon for Nixon: New disclosure

SC: Talent wasted, must reappoint retd HC judges to clear backlog

Collector Cracks Down on Late Arrivals, Absenteeism at Bhongir Hospital

The collector conducted a surprise inspection of the hospital and spent nearly three hours reviewing operations and inspecting various wards.

Will BOJ rate hike trigger a crypto crash? Here's how it might impact Bitcoin price (BTC USD), Ethereum, XRP and other altcoins

Crypto crash prediction after BOJ rate hike: Cryptocurrency markets are experiencing significant volatility as investors brace for a potential Ba

Who is Greg Biffle? NASCAR career, life, family, net worth, cause of death and Statesville plane crash explained

Who is Greg Biffle? Greg Biffle was a former NASCAR driver and aviation business owner. He died along with his wife and children in a plane crash

Nizamabad Collector Reviews Door-To-Door Garbage Collection In Nizamabad

The collector said residents should be encouraged to hand over garbage only to collection vehicles visiting their homes. He directed officials to

MPDO Dies On Election Duty; Logistics Lapses Spark Anger

The deceased was identified as G. Rajendra Prasad, 58, MPDO of Venkatapuram mandal in Mulugu district. A resident of Hanamkonda, he had recently

'No more gender-affirming care for minors': RFK Jr. drops bombshell rule on transgender youth

Democrats release dozens more new images from Jeffrey Epstein estate

Oversight Democrats will continue to release photographs and documents from the Epstein estate to provide transparency for the American people, s

Violence Mars Final Phase Of Local Polls In Karimnagar

While the elections witnessed fierce contests among Congress, BRS and BJP supporters, violence in Paidipalli village of Velgatoor mandal drew sta

'VB-G RAM G' bill: Congress may launch nationwide stir against 'diluted' job law

FDI Flows in Insurance May Not Be Large

Indias move to lift investment caps on the insurance industry also applies to the $177 billion pension fund sector, paving the way for 100 per ce

Trump supporter Greg Biffle, wife Cristina, daughter Emma and son Ryder killed in Statesville plane crash

Trump supporter Greg Biffle, wife Cristina, daughter Emma and son Ryder killed in Statesville plane crash after a Cessna C550 jet crashed while a

Trump media to merge with fusion energy company in $6 billion AI power deal

Trump Media is merging with fusion energy company TAE Technologies in a multi-billion-dollar deal. The move links social media, clean energy, and

VRV Asia Pacific Exports 168-Tonne Super Tank To Egypt

Hailing the export as a definitive triumph for the 'Make in India' initiative, Sri City MD Dr. Ravindra Sannareddy described the feat as a crowni

After Failed Attempts, GVMC Plans New Cycle Tracks for Visakhapatnam

The move comes as part of a broader effort to improve recreational infrastructure and encourage healthier mobility options for residents

VB-G Ram G Bill cleared by Parliament: Rajya Sabha passes law hours after Lok Sabha approval; Opposition protests

Parliament has passed the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) or VB-G Ram G Bill, 2025, replacing MGNREGA. The new

Visakhapatnam-Bound Air India Flight Cancelled Due To Technical Snag

A Visakhapatnam-bound Air India flight was cancelled at the Gannavaram Airport near Vijayawada on Thursday due to a technical snag, an official s

Hyderabad: Police Gets 12-Day Custody of Movie Piracy Kingpin

Ravi had also confessed that he hacked the satellite link of `Cube Network` and recorded the movies in High Availability-HA file format, the poli

Viksit BharatGuarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025 passed amid protests

NEW DELHI: Parliament passed the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill (VB-GRAMG) 2025 past midnight on Thursday

Two-wheelers, autorickshaws continue to flout ban on BengaluruMysuru highway; commuters raise safety concerns

It has been nearly two years since the National Highways Authority of India enforced restrictions barring certain categories of vehicles from usi

EAGLE Teams Nab 3 Nigerian Women for Drug Peddling

The women were reportedly on their way to meet one Pruthvichandra at Quthbullapur in Hyderabad when they were apprehended.

Bangladesh: Sharif Osman Hadi Dies in Singapore, Yunus Urges Calm

The interim government of Muhammad Yunus on Monday sent Hadi to Singapore in an air ambulance for advanced treatment as doctors in Dhaka describe

NDMC to plant 2.6 lakh tulips for beautification of city

Delhi HC penalises serial litigant for filing multiple petitions but not pursuing them

'Sleepy Joe, divisive Barack': Trump roasts Biden, Obama on Presidential Walk of Fame plaques

MahaYuti seat sharing formula finalised 150:50:27 for BMC election

MUMBAI: The BJP has finalised a seat-sharing formula of 150:50:27 for the 227-member Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) election, Asias lar

Police bust rackets producing fake medicines, cosmetics, food items

Three held for sacrilegious act in Doda

Elon Musks X India posts steep profit fall in FY25

X Communications India Pvt Ltd (XCIPL), formerly Twitter India, reported a decline in profits for FY25 despite stable revenues. The company's pro

Bitcoin price today: Why BTC USD fell below $86,000 and why $23 billion Bitcoin options expiry sparks year-end volatility fears

Bitcoin price is under pressure as a large options expiry looms. Over $23 billion in Bitcoin options contracts are set to expire, fueling fears o

Hamsadhwanis NRI Festival of Music and Dance inaugurated

Hyderabad: Cops Step Up Safer Ride Tie-Ups for New Year Revellers

Joel Davis also appealed to partygoers to behave responsibly by ensuring that one sober friend accompanies each group and takes charge of driving

Prioritise Public Service Over Position, Bhatti advice To AIS Officers

Bhatti underscored the importance of staying connected with people at the grassroots.