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SIR in UP: EC launches Book-a-Call with BLO facility

Lucknow: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has launched a Book-a-Call with BLO facility to make voter services more accessible during the on

Amid three-front war threat, changing global order India revamps military, flags defence spend spike

North Korea says another South Korean drone entered its airspace

North Korea alleges South Korea sent a drone into its territory on January 4. This accusation comes before a major party congress. North Korea ha

Trump outlines US-led revival of Venezuela oil sector

Washington: US President Donald Trump said the United States would directly oversee a plan allowing major American oil companies to help rebuild

Quote of the day by Paulo Coelho: There is only one thing that makes a dream impossible to achieve

Paulo Coelho, renowned for The Alchemist, is a Brazilian author whose works explore destiny, dreams, and self-discovery. His philosophical novels

Steam Machine Price leak suggests Valves new console is more expensive than you think

Valves Steam Machine may be expensive after a new price leak appeared online. A retailer listing showed high prices in Europe, raising concern am

Turkman Gate violence: Delhi court remands 8 accused to 12-day judicial custody

The court issued a notice to the Delhi Police in connection with the bail application filed by the five accused. It also issued a notice to the j

Trump issues new warning for Greenland; says US could take control the hard way

US President Donald Trump again reiterated the claims of having to do something about Greenland, saying that if US doesn't take any action, Russi

US Military Intercepts Another Sanctioned Oil Tanker in Caribbean

The pre-dawn action was carried out by U.S. Marines and Navy, taking part in the monthslong buildup of forces in the Caribbean

Venezuela and Iran name streets after Donald Trump? Explainer on Trump Street claims, protests and statements

Venezuela and Iran name streets after Donald Trump? Claims spread after Trump spoke about street renaming during protests. Evidence shows symboli

K-Pop Might Win at the Grammys for the First Time

K-pop is an inextricable force in global pop culture, and it has long been undercelebrated at institutions like the Grammys where K-pop artists

School Holiday January 10: Schools to remain closed in THESE states today due to...; Check state-wise list here

Schools across several Indian states are closed on January 10, 2026, due to severe cold-wave conditions, dense fog, extended winter vacations, an

Morning Digest: India reiterates commitment to balanced trade deal with U.S., Taliban diplomat to take charge of Afghan embassy in New Delhi; and more

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Freebies arent actually free

For parties that once professed to be opposed to concessions, short-term political gain is taking precedence over making Mumbai function better,

Trump says U.S. needs to own Greenland to deter Russia, China

Mr. Trump said the U.S. must acquire Greenland, even though it already has a military presence on the island under a 1951 agreement, because such

Make Matunga footbridge safe for everyone to use

Residents highlighted the problem of debris and overgrowth at both ends, especially the Matunga East side. The bridge, which links Matunga East a

Police personnel behaving like criminals will not be tolerated: Bihar DGP

Last week, a sub-inspector Pramod Kumar, posted at Akbarpur police station in Nawada district, was arrested red-handed while accepting the bribe

Assam Cabinet approves Special Public Prosecutors in Zubeen Garg death case

Assam's cabinet approved special prosecutors for the Zubeen Garg death case and allocated Rs. 5 crore to his memorial trust. The state also thank

Trump calls for one-year 10% cap on credit card interest rates, vows to stop cos ripping off Americans

President Trump announced a plan to cap credit card interest rates at 10% for one year, starting January 20, 2026. He framed this as a measure to

Trump Promises Safety for Oil Firms Investing in Post-Maduro Venezuela

At the White House meeting, major oil companies said they were interested in the opportunity but expressed caution given their past experience in

Dhami orders CBI probe into 'VIP in resort' murder case

What makes Doomsday Plane special and why was it spotted for first time in 51 years in Los Angeles? US Air Force E-4B Nightwatch landing explained

What makes Doomsday Plane special and why was it spotted for first time in 51 years in Los Angeles? The US Doomsday Plane, known as the E-4B Nigh

Judge blocks Trump from freezing $10 billion in child, family aid to five US states

A U.S. judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from freezing over $10 billion in federal funds for childcare and family assistance

Calcutta HC adjourns ED raids hearing due to court chaos

The man who could be Apple's next CEO

Apple is planning for Tim Cook's succession. John Ternus, head of hardware engineering, is a leading candidate to become the next CEO. Ternus is

Trump's $100 billion Venezuela oil plan gets a cool reception

President Trump urged U.S. and European oil giants to invest at least $100 billion in Venezuela, but executives expressed hesitation due to past

Babus to face contempt trial if they fail to justify Deepam inaction: HC

Dangerous precedent: Mehbooba Mufti on cancellation of MBBS course at J&Ks Mata Vaishno Devi varsity

The PDP chief also described West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee as a tigress

India, Australia invited to G7 meeting on critical minerals, Bessent says

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will host finance ministers from G7 nations and invited countries like Australia to discuss critical minera

Washington National Opera leaves Kennedy Center over Trump leadership

The Washington National Opera (WNO) is leaving the Kennedy Center after decades, protesting changes under President Trump and director Richard Gr

New video emerges of Minnesota shooting, further inflaming tensions

A video of a fatal shooting by an ICE officer in Minneapolis has been reposted by the White House. This has intensified a dispute between federal

Iran convulsed in second night of nationwide protests

Iranians are protesting nationwide for a second night, defying an internet blackout and government threats. Demonstrators in Tehran and other cit

Over 1,000 members of Jan Suraaj Partys professional wing fired after Bihar polls

A lot of people were hired by our professional team to work in all 243 constituencies and they were hired only for the election purpose. Once the

Why flax seeds are the one superfood health lovers never skip

Flax seeds, also known as alsi, have quietly earned a loyal following among health-conscious people. Packed with fibre, plant-based omega-3 fats

Supercharge your mornings: 5 best foods to soak overnight for a healthier start every day

Soaking certain foods overnight and eating them in the morning is an age-old practice that supports better digestion and nutrient absorption. Whe

Bid to blame personal feuds for killings emboldening killers: MEA

Don't recognise China-Pakistan economic corridor: India

Rebecca Good or Jonathan Ross should be arrested in Minneapolis ICE shooting? Full explainer on Renee Nicole Good case, claims, who is lying and what really happened

Rebecca Good or Jonathan Ross should be arrested in Minneapolis ICE shooting? New ICE agent footage, witness videos, and public reactions raise q

TNGECL to shortly finalise contractors for 375 MW battery storage project

The State, having a total of 11,500 MW solar generation capacity on an average, generates 6,250 MW of power daily

IndianOil Science Quiz 3.0 concludes with a bang

Why is PK, chief of I-PAC in 2020, left out of probe: TMC

ED team came to steal voter info, says Didi, files FIRs against officials

Trump shows off Happy Trump Pin at White House during Venezuela and Greenland talks

President Trump wore a new Happy Trump pin at a White House meeting with oil executives. The pin, showing a cartoon Trump, became popular on soci

TMC: ED violated 'right to privacy', accessed party's election strategy

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Ruining Own Streets To Please Trump: Iran's Khamenei Slams Protesters

European leaders urged Iran late Friday to allow its citizens to demonstrate without reprisal after Tehran signaled security forces would crack d

BJP continues its attack: Didi stole documents from a govt agency

Cyber Crime police recover money from fraudsters in 14 days

Health officials stress the need to focus on emerging medical landscapes

U.S. behind transformation of peaceful protests into violent acts: Iranian ambassador writes to UN

Irans U.N. Ambassador Amir Saeid Iravan said the country condemns the ongoing, unlawful, and irresponsible conduct of the United States of Americ

8th board meeting of National Trade and Wholesale Board held

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 9: The 8th Board meeting of the National Trade and Wholesale Board (NTWB) was held here today. The meeting was

AIFMP holds 271st Governing Council Meeting in Jammu

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 9: The All India Federation of Master Printers (AIFMP), the apex body representing the printing industry in In

Law is clear: Minnesota officials open their own probe ofICE shooting as protests spread

Earlier in the day, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey accused the Trump administration of trying to predetermine the investigations outcome by cutting

Jammu Motor Mahindra launches XUV 7XO and XEV 9S

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 9: Jammu Motor Vehicles LLP today launched the XUV 7XO and XEV 9S, two game-changing vehicles that are set to

Ch Ramzan discusses foodgrain storage strategy with FCI, A&N representatives

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 9: Member of Parliament, Chowdry Mohammad Ramzan attended a meeting with the representatives of the Food Corpo

JKDFC inks MoU with Eicher Trucks & Buses

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Jan 9: To bolster the transport and logistics sector in the Union Territory of J&K and UT of Ladakh, J&K Develo

Nurse cuts off infant's thumb at Indore hospital

Trump to meet with Colombian president next month

U.S. President had made vague threats to take similar action against Colombia counterpart Petro after Nicolas Maduros capture in Venezuela

Unity March 2025 : The Political Continuity of Jammu

Dr Chahukeshi Jamwal jamwalchahukeshi@gmail.com The nation recently commemorated Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his death anniversary, a man widely

Ladakh Isnt Doomed-The Old Power Narrative Is

Col Ajay K Raina ajaykrraina@gmail.com When Omar Abdullah asserts that the Union Territory of Ladakh has been doomed since August 2019, and warns

Venezuela Says In Talks With US To Restore Diplomatic Ties

Venezuela said Friday it launched talks with the United States on restoring diplomatic ties, days after US forces deposed Nicolas Maduro as its p

Tiger found dead inside well in MP's Bandhavgarh reserve

Leander High School lockdown after reported bomb threat in Texas

Leander High School in Texas went into lockdown after a reported bomb threat. Police rushed to the campus and secured the area while checking for

Delhi HC rejects plea challenging ECIs authority to grant national, State-level status for political parties

The petitioner says the EC illegally recognises the status of political parties as national or State-level when it has no power to do so; also ar

DYSS inspects pitch ahead of U-14 cricket selection trials

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 9: The Technical Committee of the Directorate of Youth Services and Sports (DYSS) conducted a meticulou

Dr Jitendra lays foundation of SAMARTH National Centre, inaugurates DNA Incubator at Hyderabad

Excelsior Correspondent Hyderabad, Jan 9: Emphasising that early detection and affordability are the two biggest challenges in addressing genetic

Not just a skilled politician but an economist too, Rajnath lauds Adityanath

LUCKNOW, Jan 9: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday heaped praise on Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, calling him not just a ca

Nadine de Klerk leads RCB to three-wicket win against MI in WPL opener

NAVI MUMBAI, Jan 9: Royal Challengers Bengaluru, riding on an all-round display by South African stalwart Nadine de Klerk, defeated defending cha

Kerala, Odisha retain beach soccer titles; Madhya Pradesh jump to top spot

DIU, Oct 9: Defending champions Kerala men and Odisha women registered contrasting victories to retain their soccer gold medals in the Khelo Indi

NIDMS will act as shield, national asset against terror incidents: Shah

HM launches national digital IED data mgmt platform * Will provide comprehensive data to police GURUGRAM, Jan 9: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on

Nadda inaugurates facilities worth Rs 40 crore at AIIMS-Kalyani

KOLKATA, Jan 9 : Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Friday inaugurated medical facilities worth Rs 40 crore at AIIMS-Kalyani in West Bengals Nadia

Need to streamline A tours, says Saikia after BCCI top brass meets in Mumbai

NEW DELHI, Jan 9: The BCCI top brass on Friday took stock of the operations at its Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru besides touching on streamli

G RAM G Bill to end irregularities, benefit poor, strengthen economy: Sat Sharma

BJP holds workshop Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 9: J&K BJP president and MP (R S), Sat Sharma CA, said that the Viksit Bharat G RAM G (VB-G

England to stick with Stokes and McCullum despite Ashes flop

England do not play Test cricket again until they host New Zealand in June.

Chief of the Naval Staff reviews eastern fleets combat readiness during operational sea sortie

Admiral Tripathi witnessed a series of advanced operational drills conducted in a multi-threat environment, including complex fleet manoeuvres, w

To cut trees for roads, NGT bench wants national policy

Renee Nicole Good dog was safe or got hurt in Minneapolis ICE shooting? Full details emerge from new footage and family statements

Renee Nicole Good dog was safe or got hurt in Minneapolis ICE shooting remains a key question after new footage surfaced. Renee Nicole Good was s

Misaligned timings, domestic constraints hit talks: Lutnick

Bodies of 2 porters recovered from Gulmarg

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Jan 9: The bodies of two porters of the Indian Army, who had slipped into a gorge near the Upper Gulmarg area o

Book Breaking the Uniform released in police veterans monthly meeting

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 9: The monthly meeting of police veterans of Jammu district was held today under the chairmanship of Karanjit

Court orders framing of charges against Lalu, others

NEW DELHI, Jan 9: A Delhi court on Friday ordered framing of charges against RJD chief and former Railway Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav, his family

5-day Urs of Hazrat Sayed Rasool Shah concludes

Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, Jan 9: The five-day annual Urs of Sufi Saint Hazrat Sayed Rasool Shah (RA), popularly known as Nanga Baji Sahib,

Jammu Engineer gets national honour from Rlys Minister

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 9: Bringing laurels to Jammu & Kashmir, Poonardeep Singh, a young and dynamic officer of the Indian Railways,

Indian Army Chief holds talks with Sri Lankas Deputy Defence Minister

COLOMBO, Jan 9 : Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi held talks with Sri Lankas Deputy Defence Minister Aruna Jayasekera and high-level arm

Ladakh lifts non-transferable clause for regularised ReTs

Service conditions now at par with GLTs Irfan Tramboo Srinagar, Jan 9: In a major policy decision, the Union Territory of Ladakh has removed the

Electric mobility central to Indias net-zero goal by 2070: HD Kumaraswamy

LUCKNOW, Jan 9 : Union Heavy Industries Minister H D Kumaraswamy on Friday said electric mobility lies at the core of Indias commitment to achiev

Ayodhya bans non-veg delivery within Ram temple's 15km radius

U.S. Commerce Department drops plan to impose restrictions on Chinese-made drones

FCC barred imports of new Chinese drone models in December; Chinese imports dominate U.S. commercial drone sales, over half from DJI

Archive of IED attacks data to help fight terror

Don't be driven by emotion, think about future: Former skipper Tamim Iqbal on Bangladeshs T20WC stance

Bangladesh sports ministry advisor Asif Nazrul has taken a hard-line position on the change of venue, citing national pride and continuing a risi