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Chinese national detained in Srinagar

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Dec 7: A 29-year-old Chinese national, Hu Congtai, was today detained in Srinagar for visiting Kashmir and Lada

Institute didnt get full-fledged Principal in last one decade, faces shortage of faculty

Jammu Ayurvedic College still being run on crutches Avtar Bhat JAMMU, Dec 7: Though started way back in 2017 with a big bang, the much talked abo

HPs pending share stalls progress on strategically important Bilaspur-Manali-Leh rail line

*Survey completed, Rs 1.31 lakh cr DPR ready Govind Sharma JAMMU, Dec 7: The lack of cooperation and unmet financial commitments from the Himacha

More chaos for IndiGo as 7 flights nixed in J&K

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR/JAMMU, Dec 7: Flight operations across Jammu and Kashmir remained affected today as several IndiGo flights were

PM to initiate debate on Vande Mataram today

NEW DELHI, Dec 7: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will initiate the debate on the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram in Lok Sabha on Monday, which i

Russian journalists express disappointment over strict security checks during Putins India visit

MOSCOW, Dec 7: Russian journalists accompanying President Vladimir Putin during his recent visit to India have expressed disappointment over what

Pak criticises Jaishakars remarks against its military

ISLAMABAD, Dec 7: Pakistan on Sunday criticised External Affairs Minister S Jaishankars remarks against its military, saying its institutions, in

Intent behind renaming Raj Bhavan must translate to action

Editor, Apropos of the news Governors House renamed as Lok Bhavan (ST 5th December, 2025) the renaming of Raj Bhavan to Lok Bhavan in Shillong is

Aviation rules, disruptions

The massive cancellation of hundreds of IndiGo flights for the past one week has come as a rude shock to passengers. The entire aviation sector h

A School Culture Rooted in Nature and the Seasons

By Glenn C. Kharkongor Frontline magazine carried a pictorial article on a tribal school in Nagaland in the Oct 25, 2025 issue. Titled Badze Lesh

Strengthening Khasi language in the Digital Era: Technology, Community, and Open Knowledge

By Medari J Tham Language not only reflects our identity but also serves as a medium through which our culture is transmitted and preserved. In t

Goa nightclub fire tragedy: NCR family vacay ends in grief; woman loses husband, 3 sisters

A family's Goan holiday turned tragic when a fire engulfed a nightclub, claiming four lives. Bhavana Joshi miraculously survived after her husban

DTC driver beaten to death after jam due to wedding triggers spat

A DTC bus driver was beaten to death by wedding guests in Delhi after a road rage incident. The driver, Vikas, was allegedly assaulted when his b

A hundred years ago | Rains in the south

100 kidnapped Nigerian schoolchildren released: Report

The 100 children are set to be handed over to local government officials in Niger state on Monday (December 9), according to the United Nations s

Simranpreet Wins 25m Pistol Gold; Aishwary, Anish Clinch Silver In World Cup Final

Simranpreet wins 25m pistol gold; Tomar, Anish add silvers as India stay 2nd at ISSF Final.

Megong Festival culminates, witnesses record footfall and spectacular global performances

Blue, Yellow Claw, Prateek Kuhad and Kanika Kapoor headline Day 2 Our Bureau TURA/SHILLONG, Dec 7: The 5th edition of the highly popular Megong F

UN Calls On Taliban To Lift Ban On Afghan Women In Its Offices

UN urges Taliban to lift ban on Afghan women staff, warns life-saving aid at risk

No regret on removal as MTC Boards dy chairman: Nongtdu

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 7: Meghalaya Commercial Truck Owners and Drivers Association (MCTODA) spokesperson, Wanshuwa Nongtdu, has stated th

Goa inferno: 'Island' club with narrow path leading to it made firefighting a challenge

A devastating fire at Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Arpora, Goa, claimed 25 lives, exposing severe infrastructure flaws. Built on a salt pan w

Illegal Power Lines In Atmakur Division Threatening Wildlife In NSTR

Officials of the Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve (NSTR) have expressed serious concern over illegal electric lines being erected on fringe

Air ambulance for Bangladesh's ex-PM Khaleda Zia to land in Dhaka on Tuesday

A senior official at the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) said the aircraft has been allotted an 8 a.m. landing slot on Tuesday, wit

Stranded with her husbands coffin: Womans ordeal after IndiGo crisis

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 7: Manjuri travelled from Shillong to Guwahati with her husbands embalmed body in a coffin, booked on an IndiGo fli

Goa tragedy: No fire clearance for club, violated building norms too

A devastating fire at The Birch by Romeo Lane was attributed to critical failures in fire prevention, regulatory compliance, and life safety prep

Sonu Sood Accused of Paid PR

The actor is trolled for asking passengers to be patient and empathetic to IndiGO airlines

BJP demands ED probe into illegal coal trade

Police personnel receive Rs 4,000, DCs get Rs 1,000, and some MLAs are paid Rs 2,800 per truck, reveals partys internal probe By Our Reporter SHI

Three labourers reported dead inside EJH coal mine; police yet to confirm

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 7: Unverified reports from Thangskai village in East Jaintia Hills claim that three coal labourers were buried aliv

Saif Opts Out Of Taurani Film

Following rift with the producer, he is also dropped from the Race franchise

The World Melts In The Goodness Of Butter Chicken

Butter Chicken has been ranked the worlds 5th best chicken dish on TasteAtlas global list

Salman Khan breaks down as he remembers Dharmendra on Bigg Boss 19 finale, reveals late actor's connection with his parents: 'Hats off to Sunny, Bobby for...'

Remembering Dharmendra's relationship with the show Bigg Boss over the years, Salman Khan shared that the Sholay star shared the same birthday as

Aditya Dhar, Master Of Austerity

He made Dhurandhar on a modest budget of Rs 250 crore and the film is a big hit

IIT-Bombay steps into future with its own AI firm

IIT Bombay has incorporated BharatGen Technology Foundation, a company dedicated to building a Large Language Model reflecting India's diversity.

No place for weak men in my dressing room: Stokes

Brisbane, Dec 7: Ben Stokes delivered a blunt assessment of his sides mentality after England slumped to an eight-wicket defeat in Brisbane, leav

Dale Steyn hails KL Rahuls leadership

Visakhapatnam, Dec 7: Former South African fast-bowling great Dale Steyn has heaped praise on KL Rahul, crediting the Indian stand-in captain for

Education Ministry accused of double standards as crisis in NEHU deepens

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 7: The Education Ministry is facing mounting criticism for allegedly adopting double standards in addressing crises

Russian strikes kill 4 in Ukraine as Kremlin praises new U.S. security strategy

The document released by the White House said the U.S. wants to improve its relationship with Russia after years of Moscow being treated as a glo

Gambhir hints at keeping chop and change policy

Visakhapatnam, Dec 7: Gautam Gambhirs penchant for shuffling cricketers has often come under sharp scrutiny, but the head coach insisted that bat

A Raisin- Able Choice

There is enough reason to include raisins in your daily diet and lead a healthy life

Heel-ing Secret Against 'Arch Nemesis' Cracked

Dry skin and cracked heels can lead to fungal infection and smelly feet during winter; experts share some tips to help you put your best foot for

Kiran Rao Clarifies Tokyo Confusion

Amid IndiGo delays, the filmmaker used a destination metaphor for her long wait, later confirming she was headed to Delhi

Only Samantha Thats How She Will Be Known In The Public Domain

The actor drops her surname completely

Review compliance with safety norms, police urge clubs after blaze in Goa

Acid attack survivors join hands to rebuild lives, turn pain into purpose at new cafe

Five held for stealing 1 kg of gold in guise of Delhi police

Ladakh to Arunachal, Rajnath Singh inaugurates 125 border projects

Defence minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated 125 border infrastructure projects, including the Shyok tunnel in Ladakh, at a cost of Rs 5,000 crore.

Omars INDIA on life support remark: Constituents call for introspection, BJP says bloc dead

New Delhi: A day after Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said the INDIA bloc is currently on life support, several other constituent

Need 27 months to tackle pollution; it is a shared responsibility, says CM

Residents will see improvement in governance in six months: Gupta;asks why people who protested at India Gate remained silent when Cong., AAP wer

Delhi cricketer awarded 1.5 cr. for helping India win World Cup

Yamuna pollution: consultant for Sewerage Master Plan likely to be finalised in a month, says official

Air ambulance for Bangladeshs ex-PM Khaleda Zia to land in Dhaka

Dhaka: An air ambulance arranged to fly Bangladeshs critically ill former prime minister Khaleda Zia to London for medical treatment will land in

25 killed in Goa nightclub inferno; police team in Delhi to arrest owners

Fireworks likely cause of blaze; 4 staffers held

Indias mobile hospital treats Over 2200 in Sri Lanka relief

Colombo: A mobile hospital set up by India in Sri Lanka has provided medical care to over 2,200 people affected by Cyclone Ditwah, as New Delhi r

Telangana Talli Statues To Be Unveiled At All District Collectorates On December 9

Telangana Talli statues to be unveiled statewide on Dec 9; collectors told to submit proof.

'Good banter': Smith and Archer clash in Gabba Ashes Test

It was good, good banter. He's a good competitor, and he comes hard at you, so it was good fun, says Australia captain Steve Smith

Singareni Reserves Names for Subsidiaries in Green Energy, Global Mining Sectors

The Registrar of Companies has approved the names Singareni Green Energy Limited for solar and renewable energy projects, and Singareni Global Li

Doctors Report Widespread Measles Spike, Seek Urgent Public Health Intervention

Doctors warn of wider spread, urge urgent vaccination awareness and DPH action

J-K: Major fire breaks out in Srinagar's Munwarabad area, firefighting ops underway

Fire tenders were present at the site of the fire, and efforts to douse the flames were underway. Read on for more details on this.

Voters who participated in Campco society election in a spot

With the ink mark still visible, voters fear polling officials may mistake it for the ink used in the local body elections, potentially causing c

Local Body Elections Gets Pricier, Tougher

Bhagyavathi was the first MPP and ZPTC of Kathalapur mandal of Jagtial district.

Goa nightclub fire: All 25 victims identified as probe deepens, 20 staff and five tourists among dead

Twenty-five victims of a deadly Goa nightclub fire are now identified. The blaze claimed 20 staff and five tourists. Management has been arrested

With Bolsonaro in jail, Brazils right in disarray as Trump warms up to Lula

The former Presidents absence has done little to rally his supporters even as his family is embroiled in a bitter succession battle; the markets

6K Police Deployed for TG Rising: DGP

The police have deployed a comprehensive and multi-layered security arrangement, the DGP said and explained that the security operation was divid

'Vande Mataram' discussion in Parliament today, sparks set to fly

PM Modi to initiate debate in Lok Sabha, Amit Shah to be the main BJP speaker in Rajya Sabha

Youth share tales of harassment at PDP meet on why Kashmiri professionals are turning to violence

Organised by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the conference was attended by the relatives of active militants, youth facing militancy charges

EAM Jaishankar Speaks About Cultural Rebalancing at UNESCO Intangible Heritage Meet

The 20th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) will take place at the Red Fort, a

U.S Stock Market prediction for Monday, December 8: Will S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq jump ahead of Fed rate cut meet?

U.S. Stock Market Outlook: S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq investors are eyeing on the U.S Fed Interest Rate Cut meeting.

Death toll rises to 5 after explosion outside a police station in Mexicos Michoacn state

The number of victims killed in an explosion outside a police station in the western Mexican state of Michoacn over the weekend has risen to five

Bharat Future City gets ready to host Telangana Rising Summit

Two-day global summit showcases states innovation strength and jobs push for youth

Thermal maps for daily choices: SatLeo tests street-level heat intelligence in Karnataka

SatLeo Labs is developing thermal mapping technology using satellite and drone data to provide hyper-local temperature insights. This innovation

BJP Gears Up for Next Uttar Pradesh Assembly Polls

The BJP leadership, it is learnt, wants the coming panchayat polls to be used as a testing ground before the next Assembly and general elections

Chinese national quizzed for visiting Kashmir without permission

A 29-year-old Chinese tourist faced questioning in Budgam, Kashmir, for unauthorized travel to J&K and Ladakh, violating his visa. He claimed to

AP: Two Brothers Drown in Water Sump

Brahmasamudram police have registered a case based on a complaint from family members. The bodies were shifted to Kalyanadurgam hospital for post

Letters to The Editor December 8, 2025

DGCA grants IndiGo CEO, Accountable Manager 24-hour extension to repond to show cause notices

NEW DELHI: Aviation watchdog DGCA on Sunday gave more time to IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers and the Accountable Manager Isidro Porqueras to submit the

Netanyahu Says He Will Meet Trump, 2nd Phase Of Gaza Plan Close

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that he will meet President Donald Trump later this month, saying a second phase of the

BJP to raise issues related to scholarships, paddy procurement in Jharkhand Assembly's winter session

The needy students are not getting their scholarships. The government is yet to begin the procurement of paddy from farmers. The farmers are bein

India should trade Sanchar Saathi mandates for digital literacy

The states focus should shift away from whats there to hide? to a combination of whats there to see? and a mission to improve digital literacy

Balancing, not swinging: on India-Russia ties, Indian diplomacy

India needs to assert strategic autonomy by engaging both Russia and West

Israel defence firm confirms first batch of 4,000 LMGs to India early next year

NEW DELHI: The Indian Armys infantry will receive a significant firepower boost beginning early next year, with Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) co

Completion of Polavaram by July, 2027

Officials racing against time to complete project before Godavari Pushkaralu, as per call from CM

Surveillance apps in welfare, snake oil for accountability

Tech-fixes and apps cannot foster a responsible work environment that motivates workers to act in public interest

Telangana needs more buses

It must expand its bus fleet to ensure services are frequent and reliable

Weekly Horoscope: December 713 How Sagittarius Season brings good news for each zodiac signs

As Sagittarius season gains strength, the weekly horoscope for December 713 points to a phase marked by clearer perspective, emotional candour an

New rules to make drunk-driving checks more reliable from April

Starting April, breath analysers will adhere to new consumer affairs department norms, mandating enhanced accuracy and a built-in printer. These

The aim is to win more than a single medal in Los Angeles: Nieva

The Indian womens boxing team head coach is upbeat about the challenges ahead, exudes confidence that his previous tenure will stand him in good

2 Police Officers Killed In Colombia Explosion, Authorities Blame Guerrilla

Two police officers were killed Sunday in northeast Colombia in an attack that authorities blamed on the National Liberation Army, a Marxist guer

Gravity of offence justifies separate sentences in PCA & PMLA: Court

Ahmedabad courts have ruled against granting concurrent sentences for individuals convicted of corruption and money laundering. The case of retir

Chandigarh Bill to FDTL pause: NDA 3.0 opts for consultative approach

In its third term, the NDA government is embracing a fresh strategy characterized by increased flexibility and collaboration in lawmaking. With a

Chaos foretold: on the Indigo crisis, air safety

Indigo seems to have wilfully misread the plan for changes to crew duty hours

Residents complain about frequent damage to manholes in stormwater drains this monsoon

Pedestrian safety is at risk as the manholes have been damaged along many roads in the city