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Security tightened at Indian Assistant High Commission Office in Bangladesh

Dhaka: Security has been strengthened at the Indian Assistant High Commission office and the visa application centre in Bangladeshs Sylhet city i

U.P. ministers flay Akhilesh Yadav over photographs with cough syrup case accused

Minister of Fisheries Sanjay Nishad said the BJP government was following a zero-tolerance policy against illegal narcotics, organised drug mafia

Bondi Beach attack: Australian PM orders police, intelligence review

The government will examine whether they have the right powers and structures o keep Australians safe in the wake of the horrific antisemitic Bo

22 weather stations in severe zone, first cold wave day in city

NEW DELHI: Delhi continued to grapple with severe air pollution and dense fog on Saturday as well, with more than half of the citys air quality m

Morning Digest: EU leaders to be chief guests at Vande Mataram-themed 77th Republic Day fete; U.S. wants Indias nuclear liability aligned with global norms, and more

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Hyderabad womans domestic violence case against NRI husband quashed by SC

The Supreme Court has ruled that a husband asking his wife to account for household expenses does not constitute cruelty under Indian Penal Code

Owen Beck finally gets his first NHL goal: Contract, salary and cap hit details

Montreal Canadiens rookie Owen Beck scored his first career NHL goal on December 20th, intercepting a puck in the neutral zone and snapping a cle

Red battle, end stage: India closes in on Maoists last battlefield in Bastar

Security forces are intensifying operations in Bastar to capture two key Maoist leaders, Papa Rao and Barsa Deva, following the elimination of to

Good News for Uttar Pradesh residents: Ganga Expressway construction nears completion, to opne for public from..., check details here

The Ganga Expressway is expected to give a major boost to industrial development in the region. This will not only improve connectivity but also

Tables have turned: As the party season begins, table scaping steps in as the new hosting ex

Tablescapingthe art of visually styling dining tablesis gaining popularity in India, blending food, dcor and immersive experiences. Designers lik

U.S. intelligence indicates Putin's war aims in Ukraine are unchanged

The intelligence also contradicts the Russian leaders denials that he is a threat to Europe

IndiGo Issues Travel Advisory, Dense Fog May Disrupt Flights in North India

The airline said reduced visibility during the early hours could impact flight operations, potentially leading to delays or schedule changes

HC judge quotes Prophet Muhammad, directs Madurai corpn to pay lawyers fee

Madurai: Quoting a famous saying of Prophet Muhammad on prompt and fair payment upon completion of work, Justice G R Swaminathan of the Madras Hi

T20 World Cup 2026 squad: Ishan Kishans inclusion a reward for consistency

Kishans recall, much like Karun Nairs return to the Test side for the England tour, sends a strong message to domestic cricketers grinding it out

Congress plays down Omars dismissal of vote theft charge

Congress leader Salman Khurshid stated that alliance membership doesn't negate a constituent's political ideology, responding to J&K CM Omar Abdu

Bangladesh: 10 Arrested in Hindu Youth Lynching Case

Dipu Chandra Das was allegedly beaten to death by a mob over accusations of blasphemy

'Indias future is inseparable from its neighbours,' says ex Army chief Naravane as Bangladesh boils

He stated that India's future is linked to its neighbours, underscoring the importance of maintaining positive ties amid turmoil in Bangladesh. S

Zelenskyy says U.S. must pile pressure on Russia to end war

America must clearly say: if not diplomacy, then there will be full pressure...Putin does not yet feel the kind of pressure that should exist, sa

Pakistan court sentences 4 PTI leaders for 10 years in connection with May 9 riots

An anti-terrorism court has sentenced four PTI leaders, including Yasmin Rashid and Mian Mehmoodur Rashid, to 10 years in prison for their involv

Nora Fatehi's Car Hit by Drunk Driver, Actress Safe: Mumbai Police

The police have registered a case against the intoxicated driver

People in Siliguri protest against reported attacks on minorities in Bangladesh, urges India to act

Mbappe equals Ronaldo's record in Real Madrid's 2-0 win over Sevilla

Mbappe missed several earlier chances before getting his opportunity from the spot four minutes from time and he made no mistake to net his 59th

Punjab Police crack down on narco-terror nexus: Army deserter caught with 907 gm heroin, hand grenade

Punjab Police have arrested alleged Army deserter Rajbir Singh and his associate Chirag in a narco-terror nexus bust. Singh, apprehended near the

Quote of the Day by inventor of telephone Alexander Graham Bell: When one door closes, another opens; but

Alexander Graham Bell, inventor of the telephone, spent formative years in Canada. His words on opportunity and focus are highlighted. The quote

U.S. forces stop oil tanker off Venezuela coast as Trump follows up on promise to seize tankers

The pre-dawn operation comes days after Mr. Trump announced a blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers coming in and out of the South American coun

Australia Marks Day of Reflection for Bondi Beach Shooting Victims

The federal and New South Wales state governments have declared Sunday a national Day of Reflection, a week after Australias worst mass shooting

Head of Nobel-awarding Swedish Academy resigns

As of June 1, 2026, Academy member Ingrid Carlberg, an author and journalist, will take over as permanent secretary

WWII Navy veteran Ira 'Ike' Schab, one of last remaining Pearl Harbor survivors, dies at 105

World War II Navy veteran Ira Ike Schab, a survivor of the 1941 Pearl Harbor attack, has died at 105. Schab, who rarely spoke of the experience f

U.S. Forces Halt Second Merchant Ship Near Venezuela

The move, which was confirmed by two US officials familiar with matter, comes days after Trump announced a blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers

Nora Fatehi's car hit by drunk driver, actor safe: Mumbai Police

According to Mumbai Police, a drunk driver rammed his car into her vehicle, but she sustained no injuries. She was taken to a nearby hospital for

US intelligence indicates Putin's war aims in Ukraine are unchanged

U.S. intelligence reports indicate Vladimir Putin still aims to capture all of Ukraine and parts of Europe, contradicting claims of his desire fo

Earthquake of magnitude 3.3 strikes Pakistan

A 3.3-magnitude earthquake struck Khuzdar district in Balochistan, Pakistan, with a depth of 8 km. This follows several other mild tremors in the

Suryakumar Given Clear Ultimatum After Gill's Axe: Report Makes Huge Claim

In 19 innings this year, Suryakumar has managed 218 runs at a strike rate of 123.2, his worst since making his international debut.

US strikes on Syria underscore scale of challenge for its President

U.S. and Jordanian forces launched over 70 airstrikes against Islamic State positions in Syria, targeting infrastructure and weapons sites. This

US intercepts oil tanker off Venezuelan coast, officials say

The U.S. intercepted an oil tanker off Venezuela's coast, confirming a lockade of sanctioned vessels. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem st

Haaland propels Man City to top with double against West Ham

City stamped their authority early on, and Haaland struck in the fifth minute when his first shot from Phil Foden's cross was parried by Alphonse

Speed up sewer work and relay dug-up roads, say Uthandi residents

People say the delayed sewerage project has hindered road repairs; they also flag increase in commercial encroachments such as eateries and unreg

The immortal sacrifices of the chaar sahibzaade

Inderjeet S Bhatia Prince bhatiainderjeet3@gmail.com The history of humanity is marked by countless stories of courage, but few episodes shine as

Court charges Alka Lamba for assault on police during 2024 protest

The prosecution further stated that the accused and the protesters pushed the female and male police officials, jumped the barricades

Amid rising legal risks, recruiting independent directors is getting tougher for India Inc

India Inc faces challenges hiring independent directors due to a limited talent pool, significant pay disparities, and increasing legal and reput

Man sentenced to life-imprisonment for murder of his father over property dispute in Rajamangalam

George Bush was sentenced to life imprisonment and a fine of 5,000

DG Vaishnav College organises anti-drug awareness cycle rally

M.K. Mohan, Anna Nagar MLA, flagged off the rally

From blessing to investment

The dinner table debate is less about college dreams and more about whether the family can afford the tuition fees

Court frame charges against two persons for attack on Delhi CM

Police claimed that conspiracy has been found through call detail records, locations, and money transactions

The ATP Awakening: A New Paradigm for Humanity

Lt Gen Narendra Kotwal (R ), Dr Sumedha Kotwal narendrakotwal@gmail.com Humanity has always looked upward and inward, seeking meaning, purpose, a

India-Oman Summit

Prof D Mukherjee mukhopadhyay.dinabandhu@gmail.com The India-Oman relationship reached a historic milestone on 18 December 2025 with the conferme

Modern parenthood

Are parents safe, clear, intelligent and responsible enough in deciding what is good or bad for their child?

The Transforming Power of Meditation

Dr Vikas Abrol abrolvics@gmail.com Meditation is the science of reuniting the soul with the Infinite Spirit or God. By meditating regularly and d

A message to mankind

Dr Rashpal Singh rashpalsingh786bari@gmail.com Name of the Book:- PEGHAM (Afsanay) Name of the Author:- Nawab Din Kasana (JKAS) Publisher:- Educa

8,500 candidates appearing on runway of airstrip for home guard job in Odisha gone viral

Despite the remuneration being lower than prevailing daily wages in the market, the fixed monthly payment of a little over 18,000 offers stabilit

The Story of Language

Mahi Charak mahicharak06@gmail.com Language is one of humanitys greatest creations. It is the invisible thread that binds hearts, the bridge betw

Traditional Cheese Kalari in Jammu

Its Origins and Food History Dr Rakesh Verma rakeshforests@gmail.com Kalari cheese is a unique artisanal cheese that holds a special place in the

The backyard revolution

Reviving Indias smallest farms could be the quiet solution to its deepest agrarian crisis

Illuminating the Spiritual in Sharda Script

Lalit Gupta lalitguptajammu@gmail.com Subhash Razdans exhibition titled Akshra created a kind of silent uproar within Jammus cultural circles. As

CJ inaugurates newly constructed Court Complex at Hiranagar

Excelsior Correspondent KATHUA, Dec 20: Chief Justice High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, Justice Arun Palli, today inaugurated newly const

Man held with JeI posters

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Dec 20: A person was arrested in Pulwama district today and the posters of the banned Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) wer

Anti-terror operations in various parts of Jammu

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 20: Security forces have intensified anti-terror operations across the Jammu region following intelligence inp

Court issues NB warrant against Hizb supremo

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Dec 20: The Special Judge Budgam designated under NIA Act has issued non-bailable warrants against banned Hizbu

Northern Army Commander reviews counter-terrorism preparedness in Surankote

Excelsior Correspondent POONCH, Dec 20: Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma, Army Commander Northern Command, today visited Shahsitar in the Suranko

Imran, wife get 17 years jail term

ISLAMABAD, Dec 20: Pakistans former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi were sentenced to 17 years in jail each by a court on Satu

The man who defied his mother

Souvik Ghosh At a time when political ambition is often wrapped in calculation, Shashi Tharoors entry into Indian politics was shaped by doubt, f

Godse killed Gandhi physically, Modi Govt his soul: Surinder Rajput

*BJP used agencies against Oppn for vendetta politics: AICC Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 20: AICC Spokesperson Surinder Singh Rajput has bl

Rajasthan to strengthen arbitration proceedings in State litigation with new policy

An efficient teamwork between the government departments and legal fraternity would also help in the fast disposal of cases

Beyond motherhood

Motherhood comes in many forms; some nurture lives, others nurture ideas, compassion

Javid Dar inaugurates BDC Building at Nagrota

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 20: Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development, Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Departmen

Spring Blossoms School celebrates Annual Day

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 20: Spring Blossoms Public High School, Bakshi Nagar and Lakkar Mandi, celebrated its Annual Day with grandeur

Scientia Intl School holds programme

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 20: Scientia International School hosted its annual showcase UDAAN 2025-26 at Abhinav Theatre, here today, cel

Sikhs in Sindhi society

Dr Jasbir Singh Sarna jbsingh.801@gmail.com Name of Book : Guru Nanakpanthi Heritage Series: Volume One Guru Nanakpanthi Heritage Series: Volume

Daffodils Playway School holds programme

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 20: Daffodils Care Convent Playway School, Jain Bazaar, Jammu celebrated its 11th Annual Day cum Graduation Ce

Ankur Play School, BSF Primary School hold programme

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 20: Ankur Play School and BSF Primary School celebrated their Annual Day with great enthusiasm at Satish Audit

Asmita Khelo India Women League held

Excelsior Sports Correspondent REASI, Dec 20: The Asmita Khelo India Women League 2025-26 was held at Multipurpose Indoor Complex, Reasi. The eve

SGSD Intl School holds Annual Day

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 20: SGSD International School, Machine Domana, Jammu, celebrated its 2nd Annual Day for the academic session 2

GGM Science College students celebrate their victory at Mahotsav-2025.

GGM Science College students celebrate their victory at Mahotsav-2025. The talented group-M. Zaigham Salaria, Manmeet Kour, Anirudh Sodi, Natasha

Elusive peace

Entire communities in most continents are trapped in cycles of violence that destroy crops, disrupt supply chains, wipe out livelihoods, and forc

Maharashtra CM orders SIT probe in Chandrapur kidney racket case

Maharashtra government formed a special investigation team to probe a Chandrapur kidney racket. Farmers were allegedly coerced by illegal moneyle

Study finds normalising blood glucose with lifestyle could halve heart disease risk in prediabetics

Reaching prediabetes remission is linked to a decades-long benefit, halving the risk of cardiovascular death or hospitalisation for heart failure

The crowd mentality

Politics plays foul with the crowd, in the name of religion, caste and cosmetic pull

9 years after NH-91 horror, UP court convicts 5 in mother-daughter gangrape, sentencing tomorrow

Nine years after a brutal gang rape and assault on NH-91, a special Pocso court convicted five men. The horrific 2016 incident, where a family wa

A tale of two birthdays

One officially recorded by a school administrator and the other the actual date

Why does the govt. want to replace MGNREGA? | Explained

Besides the name, what are the changes in the Viksit Bharat Guarantee For Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill? Who were the biggest benefic

Red-billed tropicbirds show up on Chennai coast

During her visit to Chennai, Bangalore resident Anu Parthasarathy documents the sighting of the seabird at the Broken Bridge in Adyar Estuary on

HYDRAA Restores Road Access

Several illegal structures were constructed by some encroachers along the road no.4 in Arvind enclave.

Pemmasani Inaugurates Gen Z-themed Post Office

Designed to resonate with Generation Z, the newly transformed post office features a contemporary, student-friendly ambience.

AP Targets to Administer Polio Drops to 54 L Children Today

In case the eligible children miss getting the vaccine for varied reasons on Sunday, the health personnel will visit their houses and administer

Where does India stand on child marriage? | Explained

Will India be able to end child marriage by 2030? How has it managed to reduce it? What are the key schemes for girls?

Cleanliness as Important as Education: MLA Prasanthi Reddy

Prasanthi Reddy said the Mustabu programme was designed with special focus by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Education Minister Nara Lok

Ward boy refills child's nebuliser with 'spirit' at UP hospital, sacked

A ward boy at LLRM Medical College in Meerut was fired after nearly administering spirit instead of water to a child's nebuliser. The inebriated

SIM-linking stays but government may up auto logout time

The government is firm on its SIM-binding rule for messaging apps to combat cyber fraud and foreign intelligence misuse, despite industry pushbac

Eagle Team Nabs Six Drug Peddlers

With the Masab Tank Police, the EAGLE team apprehended Nitin Singhaniya and Shranik Singhvi with 43 grams of cocaine, 11.5 grams of MDMA, EAGLE d

4th elephant death on rail tracks this year, toll rises to 94 since 2019