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JSCLs Hatrick of Awards

The recognition of Jammu Smart City Limited (JSCL) with three national awards at the 5th PSU Transformation Awards 2025 is a significant mileston

HC dismisses politically motivated plea of Mufti on undertrials

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Dec 23: The High Court today dismissed the petition filed by Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president and forme

Rs 12.70 crore released for stabilization project, work to start next financial year

Recurring land subsidence near Surinsar Lake Administrative Approval, treasury error need clarification Mohinder Verma JAMMU, Dec 23: The J&K Gov

Overnight snow, rains in Kashmir; weather improves

Mughal road being opened today Flight cancelled, 10 delayed in Jammu Fayaz Bukhari/Gopal Sharma SRINAGAR/ JAMMU, Dec 23: Parts of Kashmir were hi

Judicial Inquiry Comm records statements of cops, Magistrates

Public to be called in next sitting Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 23: The Judicial Inquiry Commission headed by Retired Supreme Court Judge

No headway in shifting of Ware House in sight, traders problems to continue

Avtar Bhat JAMMU, Dec 23: There has been no headway in shifting of much talked about Ware House -a trading hub of J&K from Jammu city to outskirt

Families of two Jammu youth recruited into Russian Army lose contact since Sept 2025

No efforts to ensure return Bivek Mathur JAMMU, Dec 23: Families of two out of three youth from Jammu district, who were allegedly misled into jo

HC dismisses plea of HM chiefs sons

NEW DELHI, Dec 23: The Delhi High Court today dismissed the pleas of two sons of Hizbul Mujahideen chief Syed Salahuddin and others challenging f

2 CT-Scan machines lying defunct at GMC Anantnag

Private diagnostic centre roped in for services Irfan Tramboo SRINAGAR, Dec 23: Two CT scan machines at Government Medical College (GMC) Anantnag

Eased MBBS intake norms to continue amid doctor shortage

To address doctor shortages, the National Medical Commission will continue relaxed MBBS intake norms for existing colleges for the 2026-27 academ

NTA to roll out live photo, facial recognition checks

From 2026, the NTA will implement facial recognition for NEET-UG and JEE-Main to combat impersonation, following a successful pilot with Aadhaar-

Renowned Hindi writer Vinod Shukla dies at 88

Renowned Hindi writer Vinod Kumar Shukla passed away at 88 after a lung ailment. The first Jnanpith awardee from Chhattisgarh, Shukla was known f

Court modifies bail conditions for Michel in Agusta case

A Delhi court has partially eased bail conditions for Christian Michel James in the AgustaWestland chopper scam case. The court allowed him to fu

Controversy erupts as CBS blocks 60 minutes story on Venezuelan prisoners in El Salvador

CBS News faced criticism after pulling a 60 Minutes report on Venezuelan men detained in El Salvadors CECOT prison following deportation by the T

2 killed, 16 injured as fog triggers pile-up in Amethi

Dense fog led to a massive pile-up on the Lucknow-Varanasi National Highway in Amethi, claiming the lives of two truck drivers and injuring at le

Ashes over for Pat Cummins, uncertainty over T20 WC too

Melbourne, Dec 23: Todd Murphy will replace the injured Nathan Lyon as Australias frontline spin option, while captain Pat Cummins is set to be r

Kohli, Rohit, Gill add star power to Vijay Hazare Trophy

Bengaluru, Dec 23: The charismatic presence of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma alongside a host of top India cricketers lends unprecedented gravitas

England to investigate drinking habits of cricketers in Ashes tour

Melbourne, Dec 23: Englands managing director of mens cricket Rob Key says he will investigate the drinking habits of the England team following

Van der Dussen refuses to give up on T20 World Cup dream

Pretoria, Dec 23: South Africa batter Rassie van der Dussen has admitted that a return to the national T20 side and a possible spot in the T20 W

Brooks judgement cost England: Ponting

MELBOURNE, Dec 23: Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has called on England batter Harry Brook to refine his approach in Australian condition

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Adelbert reiterates demand for separate academic reservation policy

By Our Reporter Shillong, Dec 23: North Shillong MLA Adelbert Nongrum has reiterated his demand for a separate academic reservation policy, empha

Tribal pushback over 'illegal settlers' kills 2 in Assam's West Karbi Anglong

Two people died and dozens of police officers were injured in violent tribal protests in Assam's West Karbi Anglong district. Demonstrators, arme

Jimenez converts another penalty to give Fulham win over Nottingham Forest

An uneventful first half came to life seconds before halftime when Fulham was awarded a spot kick following a foul by Douglas Luiz on his fellow

Ready to face assassination if it helps people: Ardent on HNLC warning

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 23: Voice of the People Party (VPP) president Ardent Miller Basaiawmoit has defiantly responded to threats from the

Governor wishes peace, joy ahead of Christmas festival

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 23: Ahead of the Christmas festivities, Governor Chandrashekhar H. Vijayashankar on Tuesday visited the Cathedral o

YouTuber under ED lens flew over 130 guests for Dubai for his cruise wedding

A UP-based YouTube influencer, Anurag Dwivedi, facing ED money-laundering probes for alleged ties to illegal betting, reportedly spent crores on

Former HC Judge SR Sen passes away

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 23: Former Judge of the High Court of Meghalaya, Justice Sudip Ranjan Sen, passed away on Tuesday at a hospital in

Libya's Prime Minister confirms the death of country's military chief in plane crash in Turkey

Officials in Libya said contact with the plane was completely lost about half hour into the flight because of a technical malfunction

Lack of departmental coordination behind water crisis, claims Adelbert

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 23: North Shillong MLA Adelbert Nongrum on Tuesday attributed the recent water crisis affecting several localities

Kohli and Rohit in focus as Indian crickets creme de la creme take guard for the Hazare Trophy

The former skippers will turn up for Delhi and Mumbai respectively from the opening round itself; defending champion Karnataka finds itself in th

UDP awaits report on strategy for GHADC polls

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 23: The United Democratic Party (UDP) is still awaiting a crucial report from its Garo Hills committee regarding st

Appoint deserving Acting Syiem, Titos tells KHADC

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 23: Opposition Leader in the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC), Titosstarwell Chyne, on Tuesday, said

The ultimate guide to making your favourite Christmas savouries with a splash of spirit

From adding dark rum to chicken wings to creating a sumptuous vodka sauce for tiramisu, crme caramel or chocolate tart, we have got you covered

3 Drug Peddlers Held In Hyderabad

Based on the statements of the consumers, police arrested peddlers M. Satish Kumar and Panda Stevehans at a coffee shop in Sainikpuri and recover

Libya's Army Chief Killed In Plane Crash In Turkey

Libya's prime minister said the chief of staff of the country's army was killed in an airplane accident in Turkey on Tuesday after he visited Ank

Defence Research and Development Organisation conducts User Evaluation Trials

Defence Research and Development Organisation conducts User Evaluation Trials of the Next Generation Akash (Akash-NG) missile system. (PTI)

Madhya Pradesh electoral rolls cut by over 42.7 lakh after SIR, 8.4 lakh voters 'unmapped'

Madhya Pradesh has removed 42.7 lakh voters, 7.4% of its electorate, in a massive electoral roll clean-up. This extensive revision, involving doo

Strict action for New Year violations; special drunk driving checks from Wednesday

Hyderabad CP says riders/motorists caught drunk will face vehicle seizure, a fine of 10,000, six-month jail term and even permanent cancellation

83 from Lyngkyrdem complete Home Guards training; Dy CM hails milestone

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 23: Deputy Chief Minister in charge of Home (Police) Prestone Tynsong, on Tuesday, said the completion of training

Revisiting what Christmas truly means

By Daniella Dawn Lyngwa SHILLONG, Dec 23: Christmas is more than just a festival. The season that once called for reflection, humility, and compa

53 Excise Officers To Be Elevated

The committee, chaired by Vikas Raj with convener secretary Mahesh Dutt, principal secretary Raghunandan Rao, and excise commissioner C. Harikira

High Court Orders Demolition of Encroachments at School Ground

The panel was hearing a public interest litigation filed by K. Venkatalaxmi and another.

Techie Allegedly Shoots Estranged Wife Dead

The accused, Balamurugan, 40, a software engineer, shot his wife four times using a pistol, police said.

Dangerous Message: Trump admin. abruptly pulls 30 career diplomats in sweeping State Dept reset

BJP Chief Ramchander Rao Urges Policy Debates Over Personal Attacks in Telangana Politics

Stressing the need to set aside personal enmities, he said that no one justifies personal attacks. Yet many politicians ignore policy critiques a

Kishan Reddy Slams Telanganas Degraded Politics, Urges to Emulate PV Narasimha Raos Ideals

He urged all parties to adopt Rao's ethical politics, focus on public issues, and practice restraint. Today's leaders must emulate his values and

Police Warn Of Rising Online Trading Scams

Sajjanar said fraudsters lure victims through social media, Telegram, or WhatsApp groups, promising high returns in cryptocurrency, forex, or sto

SIR, NDAs win, new BJP president: how Bihar took centre stage in national politics

Russell Brand faces two additional sexual offence charges including rape and sexual assault

British comedian and actor Russell Brand has been charged with two additional sexual offences, that includes rape and sexual assault, officials c

Shared flights to handwritten letter: Sensational claims about Donald Trump in latest Epstein files

The fresh files indicate that Trump traveled on Jeffrey Epstein's private jet at least eight times during the 1990s. Some of the flights included

Delhi Police tightens security ahead of year-end festivities

Cabinet okays 100-cr. fund for revival of water bodies

BJP councillor apologises for her learn Hindi remark

Jamia suspends professor over question on atrocities against Muslims in exam

No PUC, no fuel policy to remain even after stricter curbs are revoked: Sirsa

Environment Minister terms driving without a valid PUC certificate a crime against Delhis air,says 811 polluting industries issued closure notice

DU committee seeks revision in PG elective subjects

Christmas quote of the day by Chris Rea: 'I'd never intended to write a Christmas hit...'

Christmas quote of the day by Chris Rea highlights his famous words about never planning to write a Christmas song. The quote gains meaning as fa

Christmas decoration: Top 10 DIY ideas to decorate your home on a budget

Decorate your home for Christmas without breaking the bank. Simple materials and creativity can craft beautiful, festive dcor. Ideas include mini

Implications of the Vande Mataram discourse

The tone and tenor of the debate in Parliament show that the last word on this issue has not yet been spoken, and that ensuing discussions in Par

Home Guard Killed in Road Mishap

Near Upparpally, a vehicle coming from behind hit the handle of his two-wheeler, pushing him down. He got crushed under the tyre and died on the

Tamil Nadu SIR: It is time to put apprehensions to rest

The manner in which the SIR was conducted in Tamil Nadu raises questions

13 sentenced to life over lynching of father, son during anti-Waqf Act protests in West Bengal

KOLKATA: 13 persons were sentenced to life imprisonment for the lynching of a man and his son during the protests over the Waqf (Amendment) Act b

Justice Department Releases Epstein Files, Notes Trump Jet Trips

The release is the most voluminous so far and comes after a massive public campaign for transparency into the U.S. governments Epstein investigat

Deepthy Mary Varghese voices displeasure over being overlooked for Mayors post

KPCC general secretary and two-time Corporation councillor questions selection process, alleges norms were bypassed as District Congress Committe

Maharashtra local body results boosts Mahayuti, raises new questions for MVA

Tennis star Venus Williams ties the knot with Andrea Preti in a five-day palm beach wedding

Tennis icon Venus Williams and actor Andrea Preti officially celebrated their marriage with a week-long wedding in Palm Beach, Florida, months fo

ACB Raids 14 Premises Of Sub-Registrar Office Staff Across AP

The raids followed the registration of four criminal cases against SRO staff, after the ACB seized unaccounted cash exceeding 1.22 lakh during su

78 Volunteers Complete Disaster Training

Addressing the volunteers, Ranganath urged them to develop skills to grow as responsible individuals.

Marjorie Taylor Greene eyes major new gig after quitting Congress heres whats next

Marjorie Taylor Greene, whose congressional term ends next month, may be heading to a prominent daytime talk show. After a successful guest appea

Triveni Season 3 Concert on January 4

The concert will feature renowned vocalist Kaushiki Chakraborty and include a live painting initiative supporting Sparsh Hospice.

Trump In New Epstein Files: Jet Flights To Mar-a-Lago Subpoena - 5 Takeaways

The newest US document dump on Jeffrey Epstein is sprawling, uneven and heavily redacted -- but tucked inside are moments that have sharpened scr

ED chargesheets syndicate behind dabba trading and online betting racket with Dubai links

Rs. 3,000 Crore Road Repair Drive to Make AP Pothole-Free

Under Mission Pothole-Free Andhra Pradesh, road works covering 20,060 km were taken up during 202425 at a cost of Rs.861 crore, with works curren

J&K HC dismisses Mehboobas PIL on undertrials; says courts cannot serve as forums for electoral campaigns

The court said that the PIL was grounded in ambiguity and rested on incomplete, vague and unsubstantiated assertions. The jurisdiction of PIL cou

926 Vegetable Vendors Apply at FSSAI Camps

Organised under the directions of the commissioner of food safety, the camps were meant to facilitate registrations and create awareness on food

NCP Eyes Dual Alliances: BJP In Mumbai, NCP(SP) In Pune

The Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) is likely to finalise its alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Eknath Shind

Turmeric and curcumin: How this common spice may help fight cancer and reduce inflammation

Turmeric is a common spice that contains curcumin, a compound linked to health benefits. Studies suggest curcumin may help reduce inflammation an

Cyber Fraudsters Use New Year Ruse for Cheating the Gullible

He asked people to attend the awareness programmes on cybercrimes being conducted by police regularly.

Bitcoin (BTC USD) price today drops to $87,000 & Altcoins sink: Why is the crypto market crashing ahead of Christmas?

Bitcoin price USD today: The crypto market saw a significant downturn on Tuesday. Bitcoin and most major altcoins experienced a sharp decline. In

India's first PPP-model medical colleges to be set up in Madhya Pradesh's tribal districts

BHOPAL: Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare JP Nadda joined the Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav on Tuesday, in laying the f

Adivasis Stage Dharna in Adilabad Over Threats by Real Estate Businessmen

The protesters urged the police to book the accused under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act and arrest the

CAQM issues show cause notice to six thermal power plants near Delhi-NCR over biomass co-firing

NEW DELHI: The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in the NCR and adjoining areas has issued Show Cause Notices to six coal-based Therma

US company Saks weighs bankruptcy a year after raising billions for turnaround

Saks Global Enterprises faces a critical debt payment this month. The company is exploring Chapter 11 bankruptcy as a potential option. Other pos

Chhattisgarh: BJP Leader Killed by Unidentified Assailants in a Village in Korba District

The slain BJP leader Akshay Garg, a civil contractor, was attacked with sharp weapons by three masked men in the village of Keshla under Katghora

Peace talks? Russia fires over 650 drones, 38 missiles at Ukraine

Russia unleashed over 650 drones and 38 missiles on Ukraine. The attack occurred overnight and into Tuesday, claiming at least three lives, inclu

INTUC Condemns NDA Curbs on MGNREGA

Dr Sanjeeva Reddy demands restoration of demand-driven work, timely wages

Chennai Corporation to setup lounges, distribute tiffin boxes for conservancy staff

Kuwait signs $4.1 billion deal with China to build port

Kuwait has inked a significant deal with China worth over four billion dollars. This agreement will facilitate the completion of the Mubarak Al-K

Huawei's Maybach rival takes China luxury crown

Huawei's new Maextro S800 sedan is a sensation in China. It is now selling more than luxury cars from Porsche and Mercedes-Benz. The Maextro is a