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Border village development integral to national security: LG

Developed India demands strong rural heartland Excelsior Correspondent Rajouri, Apr 17: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday emphasized that

UAS, Counter-UAS employment figure prominently in Army Comdrs Conference

Operational preparedness along borders reviewed Whole-of-nation approach for security challenges highlighted Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Apr 17: The fo

As Amarnath Ji Yatra starts on July 3, SASB begins restoration of tracks, establishment of base camps

Snow clearance on from Baltal, Chandanwari Avtar Bhat JAMMU, Apr 17: With 57 days long annual yatra to Himalayan cave in South Kashmir district o

Strait of Hormuz open for all: Iran

TEHRAN/WASHINGTON,Apr 17:Iran on Friday said that the Strait of Hormuz is completely open for all commercial vessels, a move welcomed by US Presi

Rains lash Kashmir, snow in hills

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Apr 17: Moderate to heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms lashed Kashmir while light snowfall was recorde

Govt wants to change electoral map: Rahul

NEW DELHI, Apr 17: Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Friday said that the constitution amendment bill has nothing to do with womens reservatio

Domicile certificate, Aadhaar enrolment to be free

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 17: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has notified a new schedule of fees for issuing various certificates and

Final Selection List for the posts of Laboratory Assistant.

GOVERNMENT OF JAMMU AND KASHMIR JAMMU AND KASHMIR SERVICES SELECTION BOARD Muthi, Akhnoor Road, Jammu/Zam Zam Complex, Rambagh, Srinagar Subject:

South Korea unveils plan to bring back Formula One

Incheon Mayor Yoo Jeong-bok told reporters they are ambitiously aiming to stage the first race in 2028

Real Madrid season in tatters, Arbeloa looking shaky after Euro exit

Failure is rarely tolerated under Real president Florentino Perez without someone paying the price

SC rejects Pawan Khera's plea for protection against arrest

Judgement day for Man City and Arsenal in title showdown

Mikel Artetas side travels to the Etihad Stadium on Sunday nursing a a six-point lead over second-placed City as it targets a first English title

Claude Opus 4.7 hits 92% honesty rate are we closer than ever to human-like AI with less hallucination? Heres what Anthropics new AI model is capable of

Claude Opus 4.7 benchmarks explained start with a strong data point: 87.6% on SWE-bench Verified. This jump signals real coding gains in 2026. De

Haringhatas TMC councillor arrested

Mob attacks Assam forest range office over alleged land encroachment, several injured

Detention of Adivasi people for alleged land encroachment at the Ripu-Chirang Reserve Forest near India-Bhutan border triggers violence

Chinese proverb of the day: 'Beware lest your eyes are bigger than...' Lessons on ambition, success, human nature and why greed or overestimation of one's capacity can lead to troubles

Chinese proverb of the day focuses on the saying that warns people about taking more than they can handle. The story explains literal and metapho

Tamil Nadu polls: Sasikala, Ramadoss may play spoilsport for AIADMK

Cyberabad Cops Nab One In Digital Arrest Scam

Officials said victims in Cyberabad alone lost a staggering 103 crore in just three months.

Efforts on to better edn quality: CM

AMPATI, April 17: Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Friday informed that sustained efforts by the government are under way to upgrade infrastruc

Warm reception for lottery barons wife giving DMK jitters

Telangana High Court Extends Interim Protection To DIG Abhishek Mohanty; Retains Him In Telangana

A panel of Justice P. Sam Koshy and Justice Narsing Rao Nandikonda admitted a fresh writ plea by Mohanty challenging the orders of the Central Ad

African proverb of the day: 'All monkeys cannot hang from the...' Lessons on human nature, success, sustainable future and why excessive utilization of resources can lead to destruction

African proverb of the day shares a lesson about limits, human nature and sustainable use of resources. The saying explains how people, companies

EJH villages grapple with water crisis; locals cough up money for basic need

KHLIEHRIAT, April 17: In the shadow of government pipelines that promise relief but deliver none, over 2,000 residents across seven villages in E

JNC knocks on PHE depts door over water woes in WJH villages

JOWAI, April 17: The Jaintia National Council (JNC), Western Zone, has urged the Public Health Engineering (PHE) department to expedite efforts t

HSPDP rules out support to MDA for Shillong bypoll

SHILLONG, April 17: The Hill State Peoples Democratic Party (HSPDP) has clarified that it will not extend support to the Meghalaya Democratic All

Police Seize 2.27 Crore Cash From Pastors House In Narsapuram

Narsapuram Rural circle inspector G. Durga Prasad and sub-inspector T.V. Suresh Babu said they received information that the pastors son-in-law S

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Nomination The Secretary to the Cooperation department has nominated Joint Secretary CS Khongwir as the Nodal Officer for matters concerning the

Mukhim flags rise of tribal land elites, alleges marginalisation of poor in state

NEW DELHI, April 17: Patricia Mukhim, a renowned journalist and Editor of The Shillong Times, on Friday laid bare the dangerous trend of the emer

India-flagged vessels start sailing out of Hormuz

Most of these ships are critical to Indias energy needs and are carrying crude oil

Govt renames multiple roads in Meghalaya

SHILLONG, April 17: The state government has renamed several roads across the state with immediate effect. According to a notification issued by

This war must not end in TRANSATLANTIC STRESS TEST!: EU leaders react as Iran opens Hormuz

HITO calls on govt to implement Ramsar Convention for states wetland protection

SHILLONG, April 17: The Hynniewtrep Integrated Territorial Organisation (HITO) has called upon the Meghalaya government to urgently implement the

We Bow Our Head To Court Order, Says Yogesh Goudar's Wife

We bow our heads to the court order, Mallamma said. I always remember my husband, he is always with me. The people of our constituency stood by u

Dushyant Chautala Alleges Police Intercepted His Car, Aimed Pistol At Him

Jannayak Janta Party leader Dushyant Chautala on Friday alleged that a police car blocked his way, tried to knock him down, and a pistol was aime

Central Kerala reels under sizzling heat

Mother Poisons 3 Kids; Four Die In Tragic Proddatur Incident

Married for 14 years, the couple had three children.

Madrassa Students Attacked For Pasting Posters In Kerala''

Muslim League student wing MSF seeks strong action against assailants

'Each deity has peculiar rituals': Sabarimala priest tells Supreme Court

India joins Hormuz meet, welcomes Lebanon ceasefire

Meta targets May 20 for first wave of layoffs; additional cuts later in 2026

Layoffs.fyi, a website tracking tech job cuts around the world, reported that 73,212 employees have lost their jobs so far this year

NHAI Projects: Land Losers Entitled to R&R Benefits Alongside Compensation, Rules HC

The division bench held that land losers under the National Highways Act were indeed entitled to compensation as well as R&R benefits under the 2

Italian Proverb of the Day: 'If you cant live longer, live deeper'The Italian Proverb that redefines a meaningful life

Italian Proverb of the Day: This Italian proverb, If you can't live longer, live deeper, emphasizes experiencing life's richness over its duratio

Kabir At Calcutta HC For Probe Into Deal Videos On Him

Kabir filed his petition before Justice Sougata Bhattacharya. The plea may come up for hearing on April 22, a day before the first phase of the p

Huge payday alert: New wage rule from April 24 set to change what US workers take home

US workers wage rule April 24 2026 brings a sharp 14% pay jump as minimum wage rises from $10.50 to $12 in the U.S. Virgin Islands. This fresh wa

Those are crocodile tears, CONGRESSWOMAN!': RFK Jr loses cool at McBath in fiery clash over autism

Mawlarshong, Langsning, Janepih register wins on DAY 3

By Our Reporter Shillong, April 17: There were three big winners in the 5th Meghalaya State League on Friday on what was otherwise a day of very

Government: Sheikh Hasina extradition plea under review

Lajong face Aizawl in crucial derby clash

By Our Reporter Shillong, April 17: The stage is set for a high-voltage North-East derby as Shillong Lajong FC prepare to face Aizawl FC in their

Campaign for Rohith Act welcomes Cabinet nod for Bill

Quote of the day by Jerry Seinfeld: 'There is no such thing as fun for the whole family.' Life lessons on human nature, happiness and enjoyment by popular American comedian

Quote of the day by Jerry Seinfeld explores how the idea of fun differs for people within families and social groups. The quote reflects human na

Aster Volunteers expands community outreach, launches five mobile medical units

Pune airport runway shut after IAF aircraft 'hand landing'

The airport uses a 'dual-use model', integrating civilian commercial operations with an active Air Force station

Should you pay taxes now or save big later? Roth conversion explained

Many retirees are thinking about Roth conversion to save tax in the future. It can give tax-free income later but may increase tax today. The dec

India, China hold 1st bilateral SCO talks after Ladakh thaw

Kujikura-Dimapara ramako apalbatate tarina kamko abachengate onangjola

TURA: Bugi chibimako kabatgipa Sonagre-Jijikapara Road Bridge-ko Sukrobar salo, adokni Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma, oprake onangenba, Kujikura

Ayush, Harshit, Devansh star in inter-school cricket victories

By Our Reporter Shillong, April 17: A series of exciting encounters marked the Inter-School Under-18 and Under-15 cricket tournaments organised b

KERC approves APR true-up; consumers to see bill adjustments from May across Karnataka

The order follows the BESCOMs Annual Performance Review (APR) petition, filed in November 2025, which showed a revenue gap after comparing approv

Manipur Chief Minister Leads Trust-Building Mission in Ukhrul, Calls for Dialogue and Harmony

Imphal, April 18: Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh visited several villages in Ukhrul district on Friday as part of the Trust-Buildi

A Leopard Stays Into A House In Mysuru, Rescued

A leopard about 4 years old was sighted in Siddhartha Nagar by some residents and alerted the forest personnel.

Dalu Block Integrated Development Complex-ko nokdonggaa

TURA: West Garo Hills ajani Dalu C&RD Block ningo gital rikgipa Dalu Block Integrated Development Complex-ko Sukrobar salo, adokni Chief Minister

Rising bitumen cost slows Bengaluru road works, GBA to bear cost difference, BDA to follow

Chhattisgarh power plant tragedy: toll rises to 21, Opposition wants culpable homicide charges to be slapped

A worker named Kismat Barkat Ali hailing from Madhya Pradeshs Singrauli was admitted to a private hospital in State capital Raipur where he died

Peaceful Voting Concludes for Patna High Court Advocates Association

Patna, April 18: Voting for various positions in the Patna High Court Advocates Association was completed peacefully on Friday, with 62% of the 5

NIMHANS meet proposes national framework for digital mental health tools

Garobadha PWD-ni SDO-ko ragalchina Selsella NGO-rang dabia

TURA: Garobadha-oni Selsella-ona dakanggipa ramako name tarichina changni chang uiatahaoba kamrangko nirokna gisik nangjaenga ine Selsella jolo d

Expert committee recommends reducing CSE seats by 17%

The panel has also recommended that institutions cannot start more than five computer science-related courses

Develop century-old schools in Karnataka as heritage institutions: KDA to govt.

Chairman of KDA submitted a report on century-old government schools to School Education Minister Madhu Bangarappa on Friday

Raj Thackeray Criticizes Government Over Redistricting and Womens Reservation Bill

Mumbai, April 18: Raj Thackeray, the leader of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), accused the central government on Friday of using constituti

Major Improvement in Rail Safety: Track Fractures Down by 92% and Weld Failures by 93%, Says Vaishnaw

New Delhi, April 18: Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on Friday that incidents of track fractures in Indian Railways have decrea

Pope condemns use of AI to fuel 'polarisation, conflict, fear and violence'

The AI boom is largely reliant on the extraction of cobalt needed to run energy-hungry data servers, with Africa often bearing the environmental,

BJP Women MPs Protest Against Opposition Over Rejection of Womens Reservation Bill

New Delhi, April 18: BJP women MPs staged a strong protest against the opposition following the rejection of the constitutional amendment bill re

Japanese Destroyer Passes Through Taiwan Strait Amidst Chinas Opposition

Tokyo, April 18: Reports indicate that the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) destroyer JS Ikazuchi transited through the Taiwan Strait on

French Proverb of the Day: 'Truth is more valuable if it takes you a few years to find it'A French Proverb that redefines understanding

A French proverb suggests truth is more valuable when it takes time to discover, emphasizing the enriching journey of reflection and experience.

Protesters hit streets, seekGanderbalprobe report, youths body

NGH-o Felicitation-cum-Career Guidance program-ko ongata

KHARKUTTA: Ia 2026 bilsini Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) porikkao Top 20-ni 10-gipa biapko mane pass kaanggipa Adokgre St Andrews S

The Majestic Chaturbhuj Temple: A Testament to Devotion and Architecture

Orchha, April 18: India is often referred to as the land of temples, with magnificent structures dedicated to various deities scattered across th

Jammu and Kashmir Secures Third Place in National Mission Karmayogi During Sadhana Week

New Delhi, April 18: Jammu and Kashmir has achieved third place nationally under the Mission Karmayogi during the Sadhana Week (SADHANA SAPTAH),

GHADC-ni EC-ko pilak party-ni bimang dake songpiltaichina NCP dabia

SHILLONG: Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC)-o gital songgipa Executive Committee (EC)-ara manderangni namnike songgipa EC ongja aro

IAF incident on Pune runway temporarily halts ops at airport

Odisha FC and Mohun Bagan Sporting End in Thrilling 1-1 Draw

Bhubaneswar, April 18: In a gripping encounter of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26, Mohun Bagan Sporting Club secured their first point of t

Oppositions Resistance to Womens Rights Criticized by Dharmendra Pradhan

New Delhi, April 18: The political atmosphere heated up after the Womens Reservation Bill failed to pass in the Lok Sabha on Friday. Union Minist

Social Security COLA 2027 forecast will monthly benefits truly rise? How much extra money will retirees actually see after inflation and Medicare cuts?

Social Security COLA 2027 forecast now points to a 2.8% increase. That means about $50 to $60 more per month for average retirees. It sounds help

Babelapara skulo adokni CM-na mande rapilskaaniko daka

AMPATI: Sukrobar salo, adokni Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma-na, South West Garo Hills ajani Purakhasia C&RD Block ningo donggipa Babelapara High

Pope Leo and Trump, the battle for Americas soul

Mr. Trumps charge that Pope Leo caters to the radical left is incoherent on its face

I-T raids on Mamatas proposer & TMC pick raise West Bengal poll heat

Security Review Meeting Held in Kashmir Ahead of Upcoming Events

Srinagar, April 18: The Inspector General of Police for the Kashmir Zone, V.K. Birdi, chaired a security review meeting on Friday at the Kashmir

TMCs Abhishek Banerjee Highlights BJPs Discomfort After Womens Reservation Bill Fails

New Delhi, April 18: Abhishek Banerjee, the General Secretary of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), has expressed that the recent failure of the Women

Persistent Power Outages & Low Voltage Crisis in Patharkhmah, Ri-Bhoi District

Editor, Through this letter I wish to draw the urgent attention of the concerned authorities to the persistent and worsening electricity crisis i

DU studentarrestedinillegal arms case

Traffic Curbs Against WrongSide Driving

The department plans to coordinate with NH65 authorities and municipal officials for additional signages and zebra crossings to enhance pedestria