Top News

25 killed in Nigeria's Deadliest Reported Islamist Attack Since US Xmas Strikes

The victims were labourers who had travelled to Sabon Gari town in northeastern Nigeria's Borno State to work at a construction site

Chennai Corporation Council approves 3.74 crore concrete road for waste processing plant in Kodungaiyur

The decision follows a consultative meeting held by the Commissioner on December 3, 2025, where instructions were issued to link the water-loggin

Trump nominates government economist Brett Matsumoto to lead Bureau of Labor Statistics

President Donald Trump has nominated Brett Matsumoto to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Trump has previously accused the agency of und

18th annual My City Traffic Police Day celebrated

US approves major new arms sales to Israel worth $6.67 billion and to Saudi Arabia worth $9 billion

The Trump administration has approved new arms sales worth $6.67 billion to Israel and $9 billion to Saudi Arabia, the US State Department said,

PDPs Parra introduces J&K Reconciliation, Trauma Healing and Dignity Bill in Assembly

According to the Bill, J&K has witnessed prolonged violence, armed conflict, terrorism and political instability, resulting in widespread psychol

NASCAR's Greg Biffle wasn't flying his plane before crash that killed him, 6 others

The NTSB made clear that Jack Dutton was sitting in the copilot seat. Neither Jack Dutton nor Biffle had the right endorsement on their pilot's l

US Clears Nearly $4 Billion To Sell 30 Apache Helicopters To Israel

The United States said Friday it had approved a $3.8 billion sale to Israel of 30 Apache attack helicopters and related equipment, as a fragile c

Many police officers use firearms on accused/suspects just to get fame or out of turn promotion, said Allahabad HC

Power to punish lies exclusively within the domain of the Courts and not with the police, HC said

Notable names in newly released Epstein file dump

The newly released Epstein files mention high-profile figures, including Trump, Bill Gates, and Richard Branson, amid unverified allegations and

Brian Thompson murder case: Federal Judge holds death penalty of Luigi Mangione

US to Add 65,000 Seasonal H-2B Guest Worker Visas for 2026

The move roughly doubles the 66,000 visas available each year to businesses such as construction, hospitality, landscaping and seafood processing

Thousands Rally In Minneapolis Over Trump's Immigration Crackdown

The United States on Friday imposed fresh sanctions on Iran's Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni and several other officials, citing Tehran's viol

UN says it could have zero cash by July as US withholds dues

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned member states that the United Nations faces an imminent financial collapse due to unpaid dues

Trump administration approves new arms sales to Israel worth $6.67 billion

The Apache helicopters, which will be equipped with rocket launchers and advanced targeting gear, are the biggest part of the total package, comi

S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq drops today amid silver and gold price crash - here's how US stock market performed in January

S&P 500 Dow Nasdaq January performance: US stocks ended lower Friday, with tech shares under pressure. Investors reacted positively to President

Kevin Warsh set to face early reality check as Trumps man at the Fed

Kevin Warsh has been nominated by President Donald Trump as the next chair of the US Federal Reserve and faces an early test as he seeks to deliv

Morning Digest: Sunetra Pawar likely to be sworn in as Maharashtras first woman Dy CM; Thousands rally in Minneapolis as immigration anger boils, and more

Here is a select list of stories to start the day

How Nutrify Today is using AI in nutraceuticals to build transparent supply chains

The Bengaluru-based deeptech startup has built an AI platform that helps branded formulation companies move from idea to commercialisation in rec

Trump Says Iran Open to Talks as US Weighs Military Options

Trump has recently been briefed on a broader and more aggressive range of possible military actions targeting Iran

Epstein files released: Emails expose how Jeffrey Epstein connected Steve Tisch with young women in 2013

Jeffrey Epstein Steve Tisch emails: Newly revealed Epstein Files expose Jeffrey Epstein's role as a facilitator for New York Giants co-owner Stev

Thousands rally in Minneapolis as immigration anger boils

The crowd gathered in freezing temperatures after Bruce Springsteen performed at an anti-ICE concert in the city

Rajasthan Assembly witnesses heated exchanges over SIR irregularities issue

When the House reassembled, Mr. Jully requested that a half-hour discussion on the allegations of SIR irregularities be allowed in the light of a

NGT asks authorities to fix falling native fish population in Yamuna

The Principal Bench of the NGT, comprising Chairperson Prakash Shrivastava and Expert Member A. Senthil Vel, also directed authorities to control

Jeffrey Epstein files: Emails expose Elon Musks planned trips to private island, SpaceXs meetings, SolarCity talks, & more - here's what they discussed

Elon Musk Epstein emails: New emails show Jeffrey Epstein invited Elon Musk to his island in 2012 and 2014. Musk discussed potential visits and p

2026 UGC equity rules: Cracks on campus

Students from the general category or upper castes believe that the UGCs 2026 regulations, introduced mainly to address caste discrimination on c

More Than 200 Killed In Coltan Mine Collapse In Congo

More than 200 people were killed this week in a collapse at the Rubaya coltan mine in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Lumumba Kambere Muyis

Trump says Iran wants deal, U.S. 'armada' larger than in Venezuela raid

When asked if he had given Iran a deadline to make a deal on its nuclear program, ballistic missiles and other issues, Mr. Trump said yeah I have

Indian-origin printing firm boss convicted of COVID loan fraud in U.K.

Prashant Jobanputra is said to have fraudulently declared on the second application that this was the only Bounce Back Loan he had applied for.

NHPC organises awareness programme on Data Privacy Day 2026

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 30: With the aim of promoting awareness about the importance of data protection and privacy, an awareness prog

Venezuela Slams US Punitive Measures Against Ally Cuba

Venezuela, whose president was recently toppled in a US military operation, on Friday slammed Washington's punitive measures against its struggli

End red tape to revive J&K industry: FCIK

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Jan 30: The Federation of Chambers of Industries Kashmir (FCIK) today said that industrial growth in J&K cannot

BJP MLA confronts U.P. Minister over delayed water projects in Mahoba, video went viral

After the video of the incident went viral, the Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav targeted the BJP government, alleging that BJP mini

Centre reassesses key provisions of UGC rules in wake of SCs stay

Union Minister presents second best Republic Day tableau award to J&K official

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Jan 30: Union Minister of State for Defence, Sanjay Seth, today presented the second best tableau award to Bri

Basits ton, Udhays fifty lift J&K to 227

Excelsior Sports Correspondent Jammu, Jan 30: Jammu and Kashmir posted a fighting total of 227 runs in their first innings against Jharkhand on D

Indian-origin drug dealer using indianocean handle jailed for 20 years in UK

LONDON, Jan 30: An Indian-origin drug dealer has been jailed for 20 years by a court in north-west England for plotting a range of firearms and d

Olivia, Peers repeat as Australian Open mixed doubles champions

Alcaraz, Djokovic to meet in Australian Open final MELBOURNE, Jan 30: Olivia Gadecki and John Peers became the first team to win consecutive Aust

Pundhirs 165 powers J&K to strong position

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 30: Talented Shubham Singh Pundhir delivered a sensational innings of 165 runs off 311 balls, guiding J

PM Modi speaks to Venezuelas acting President Rodriguez

NEW DELHI, Jan 30 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Venezuelas acting President Delcy Rodriguez on Friday. This was the first time the tw

52 terrorists killed across three provinces of Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Jan 30 : Pakistans security forces killed 52 terrorists, mostly belonging to the Taliban, in separate operations across three province

CS attends high level cancer consultation in New Delhi

*J&K to launch Comprehensive Cancer Control Strategy Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Jan 30: A high level consultation on cancer burden, resear

Day-2: Inter-State Youth Exchange Programme focuses on Youth Empowerment

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 30: The Inter-State Youth Exchange Programme, organised by MY Bharat Jammu under the Ministry of Youth Affairs

BJP to fight Assam polls on twin planks of development, secure state

GUWAHATI, Jan 30 : In a bid to win the Assam Assembly elections for the third time in a row, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday advised the

US issues security alert, asks Americans to remain vigilant and avoid crowds in Bangladesh

DHAKA, Jan 30: The US on Friday issued a security alert for its citizens in Bangladesh, asking them to remain vigilant and avoid crowds as politi

Northern Army Commander reviews security situation at Nagrota

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 30: Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma, Army Commander, Northern Command, today chaired a joint security review

Gold-to-silver ratio hits new low today: Why silver is outperforming gold despite biggest drop in years

Gold silver prices: Silver's dramatic surge has pushed the gold-to-silver ratio to multi-year lows, significantly outperforming gold. This shift

AI171 crash probe: AAIB assessing various aspects; nothing has been ruled out, says source

According to a report on January 30, the probe might be leaning towards deliberate pilot action as the probable cause for the accident

Alcaraz, Djokovic to meet in Australian Open final after epic semifinal wins

MELBOURNE, Jan 30: Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic will meet in the Australian Open final after each came through epic, momentum-swinging, five

Shrikant Suse presents Award-Winning Governance Initiatives at National Webinar

Excelsior Correspondent KARGIL, Jan 30 : On the occasion of the 34th National Good Governance Webinar, former Deputy Commissioner of Kargil, Shri

Drone spotted along IB in Samba

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 30: A drone, suspected to have originated in Pakistan, briefly hovered over Indian territory along the Interna

Wildlife Protection Division organises a workshop on HumanWildlife Conflict Management

Excelsior Correspondent KARGIL, Jan 30 : Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon today attended a one-day w

India U-19 team interacts with Tendulkar ahead of Pak clash in World Cup

NEW DELHI, Jan 30: The India U-19 team, currently playing in the ongoing U-19 World Cup, had a virtual interaction with batting great Sachin Tend

Rana meets public delegations, directs time-bound redressal of grievances

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 30: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environmemt and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana today met vari

Sat Sharma raises sports infrastructure issue in RS

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Jan 30: Demonstrating his unwavering commitment towards public welfare and a future-ready Jammu & Kashmir, BJP

European Unions Bet on India

Ranbir Singh Pathania rspathaniamla@gmail.com When European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen spoke in a celebratory tone of India and ad

Altaf Bukhari, others call on LG

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 30: Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari, President, J&K Apni Party called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, today. M

Why are US stocks falling down and who are biggest losers and gainers? US market drop explained. Here's what should investors do now

Why are US stocks falling down and who are biggest losers and gainers? US stocks closed lower as investors reacted to President Donald Trumps Fed

Drug-peddler held with 10 gm charas, cash

Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, Jan 30: The police arrested a drug-peddler and recovered some quanity of charas and cash from his possession in

Sunetra seen as ideal choice as she could provide a smooth transition

Bar Council Polls Peaceful, Counting Feb. 10

According to Bar Council officials, around 75 per cent of registered advocates cast their votes, reflecting strong participation in the electoral

Maharashtra Zilla Parishad elections postponed to February 7: SEC

According to the SEC, the Supreme Court has allowed an extension of two weeks for these elections beyond January 31

Hyderabad NGO flags Anomalies In RTO Portal

In a letter to the minister, forum convenor M. Srinivas said the firm had failed to register hundreds of applications, creating confusion instead

Why are gold and silver witnessing one of the steepest daily drops ever in history and will they bounce back or continue to fall sharply? Precious metals nosedive explained. Here's what should investors do now

Why are gold and silver witnessing one of the steepest daily drops ever in history and will they bounce back or continue to fall sharply is now a

Economic Survey SHE Teams Lauded For Women's Mobility

The survey recommended scaling up SHE Teams alongside Kochis Women Police control room vans, which provide proactive patrols.

'Speaker Johnson, I won't forget this!': Sen Graham warns shutdown over Arctic Frost 'backstabbing'

Russian nuclear corporation Rosatom showcases floatingN-power unit at Goa event, ready for joint research projects

'13-14 yr old girl was forced to': DoJ drops Epstein bombshell with explosive claims on Trump, Musk

US dollar jumps to biggest one-day gain since July after silver price and gold crashes today - why Kevin Warsh Fed nomination sparks global market chaos

US dollar biggest one-day gain: The US dollar saw a significant surge on Friday, its biggest one-day gain since July. This rally followed a sharp

Photo Sai Reaching Height Peak Of Hill With His Cycle Engineer Cycles To Rayalaseemas Toughest Peaks To Showcase Heritage

Sai Kumar, an engineer from Hindupur in Sri Sathya Sai district, is drawing widespread attention for his unique bicycle expeditions that blend ex

LIVE NOW: Capitol Hill Braces for Shutdown Chaos as Senate Debates Last-Minute Bipartisan Deal

Telangana Hopes For More Under New Fin. Panel

Telanganas share in Central tax devolution has steadily reduced in the decade under the two previous finance commissions. Under the 14th commissi

Person With Personal Interest Cannot Maintain PIL : CJ

Resurvey of alleged forest land ordered by HC

Didi Makes Peeyush Pandey Acting DGP Of Bengal

Mr Pandey, who is expected to take charge from Mr Kumar on Saturday, was posted as the Director (Security), in rank of DG, covering VVIP protecti

How Far Will He Go? Trump's Options For US Action Against Iran

US President Donald Trump has threatened military action against Iran over its crackdown on protesters, while still for now appearing to leave th

Catherine OHara cause of death: What happened hours before Home Alone star died, rare condition revealed and family's next steps

Catherine OHara cause of death: Beloved actress Catherine OHara has passed away at 71. Emergency services responded to a medical situation at her

Rift In TD-JS Alliance: Kapus Support Bolisetti Satyas Comments

Many Kapu leaders backed Satyanarayanas remarks. Kapu Nadu chief adviser DN Ramesh noted that the Kapus led by him had met Chandrababu Naidu befo

Rejected 546 times in a year, candidate finally got a Finance Analyst role here are the tips that worked

A job seeker's year-long quest for a Finance Analyst position ended successfully. He applied to 250 jobs and sent 550 cold emails. His strategy i

From price stability to clean energy: India insulating citizens from global shocks, says Hardeep Puri

Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri said India has successfully protected its citizens from global energy price shock

Why is gold price nosediving by over 12% and will it go below $4,724 or rise again? Gold crash explained. Here's what should investors do now

Why is gold price nosediving by over 12% and will it go below $4,724 or rise again? Gold prices fell after the U.S. dollar strengthened following

Maha's first woman Dy CM: NCP to formally elect Sunetra Pawar as legislature party leader

NCP has decided to hold the legislature party meeting on January 31 after Sunetra Pawar gave her consent to accept the new responsibility. She is

Jewellery Shop in Alwal Burgled

Hyderabad Fire: Audio of victim seeking help surfaces

US Justice Department releases new Jeffrey Epstein files under transparency law

The US Justice Department has released new Epstein files under a transparency law. Millions of records were shared online. The data includes docu

DMK Upbeat Over Poll Survey Predicting Its Win

Actually, the 45 percent vote share that the CVoter survey had forecast for the DMK-led alliance was too small a number that would be revealed by

A soldier few know, a record few can match: Brigadier Henry Bhaskars journey through two wars and beyond

A frontline officer in the 1965 and 1971 wars, Brigadier Bhaskar went on to become the first chairman of the Chittagong Port Trust in newly liber

CISF Pension Fraud: ED Chargesheets Ex-ASI

ED investigation revealed that Singh used multiple bank accounts held in his own name as well as those of his family members, friends, and unrela

Congress and DMK to begin seat-sharing talks next week: K Selvaperunthagai

Tamil Nadu Congress is set to resume seat-sharing talks with ally DMK within a week, following a positive meeting between Rahul Gandhi and Kanimo

Kalaburagi: Police Arrest Two Alleged House Thieves; Gold And Cash Recovered

A complaint was filed on June 3, 2025, by Veerabhadrayya, an employee at KKRTC where he alleged that between May 31 and June 3, 2025, while he wa

Laddoos row: Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams seeks micro-DNA test, YSRCP claims moral victory

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) is seeking micro DNA testing to resolve the controversy over alleged adulteration of ghee used in Tirupa

Whirlpool to retain India stake for now: CEO Marc Bitzer

Whirlpool Corporation has halted plans to sell more shares in its Indian business. The company will now look for different ways to lower its debt