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Rupee closes at 89.98 against USD

Mumbai, Dec 29: The rupee depreciated eight paise to close at 89.98 against the US dollar on Monday, weighed down by foreign fund outflows and a

Video: US Says 2 Killed In Strike On Suspected Drug Vessel In Pacific

The US military said it killed two men in a strike on a boat suspected of carrying drugs in international waters in the eastern Pacific Ocean on

Banks post robust performance in FY25: RBI

Mumbai, Dec 29: Commercial banks maintained robust performance in 2024-25, with the gross non-performing assets (GNPA) ratio declining to a multi

The Burial of the Hurriyat

Harsha Kakar kakarharsha@gmail.com It took the Government over four decades but finally the APHC (All Party Hurriyat Conference) has been buried.

New Age Banking Paradigm shifts expected?

Prof K S Chandrasekar vc@clujammu.ac.in India is poised to be the third-largest economy soon. Bharat is aiming for a $5 trillion economy and expe

US Announces $8.6 Billion Boeing Contract For F-15 Jets For Israel

Boeing was given an $8.6 billion contract for the F-15 Israel Program, the Pentagon said on Monday, after US President Donald Trump met Israeli P

4 Chennai teens detained for migrant labour attack

Trump says Netanyahu pardon on its way; Herzogs office disputes it

Silver retreats from record high on profit-booking, gold snaps 4-day rally

NEW DELHI, Dec 29 : Silver prices retreated from record highs to trade lower by nearly 3 per cent at Rs 2.32 lakh per kg in the futures trade on

6 flights cancelled, 10 delayed as dense fog envelopes Jammu

MeT forecasts snow in J&K on New Year eve *Train, vehicular traffic also badly hit Gopal Sharma/Fayaz Bukhari JAMMU/SRINAGAR, Dec 29: At least si

LG interacts with IAS Officer Trainees of 2025 Batch

Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, Dec 29: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today interacted with the IAS Officer Trainees of the 2025 Batch, who are

Nepal crackdown against cross-border bride matchmaking by Chinese brokers

BEIJING, Dec 29 : Nepalese authorities have intensified a crackdown against illegal cross-border matchmaking following revelations that brokers a

PLA launches Justice Mission 2025 drills in Taiwan Strait

BEIJING, Dec 29 : The PLA Eastern Theater Command has dispatched its Army, Navy, Air Force, and Rocket Force troops in the Taiwan Strait to condu

Govt exempts certain imported copper products from quality control order

NEW DELHI, Dec 28 : The government has exempted certain imported copper products from the mandatory quality control order for one year, according

Dr Jitendra inaugurates new BRIC Secretariat, highlights Indias bioeconomy journey

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Dec 29: Ahead of New Year, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Scienc

Racial abuse of NE people: PIL filed in Supreme Court; TOI report cited

LG for promotional activities for Jambu Zoo, Hokersar, Gharana Wetland

Provide public transport to these destinations Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 29: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha chaired the 6th meeting of

Suppression, undemocratic approach in J&K to have serious consequences: Karra

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Dec 29: Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) president Tariq Hameed Karra today alleged that th

Sri Lankan Navy aids rehabilitation of damaged schools in Badulla, Passara

BADULLA, Dec 29: The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) has stepped up its role in post-cyclone recovery efforts by supporting the rehabilitation of schools an

Fifty years ago| Correctional methods: Value of probation

With every extinction, we lose not just a species but a treasure trove of knowledge

The millions of species humans share the world with are valuable in their own right. When one species is lost, it has a ripple effect throughout

Can ChatGPT help reduce mental health stigma?

Artificial Intelligence (AI) may not replace professional care, chatbots like ChatGPT may help reduce mental health stigma, particularly for peop

Killing of Anjel in Dehradun horrific 'hate crime': Rahul

Uttarakhand-o Tripura-ni chatro saksako doke siatanina CoMSO jegala

SHILLONG: Adita salrangna skang, Uttarakhand adoko Tripura adokni bilsi 24 onggipa MBA chatro Anjel Chakma-ko kragija dake chadrapenba siatahani

Garo Hills-o bijolini kajinako bate raenga inako MePDCL jegala

TURA: Garo Hills-o, mongsongbate West Garo Hills ajani akawe jolrango, bijolini kajinarangko bariata ine matnanganiko Meghalaya Power Distributio

Skanggipa changna koelarangko Mendipathar Railway Station-oni watata

MENDIPATHAR: Robibar salo, skanggipa changna North Garo Hills ajao donggipa Mendipathar Railway Station-oni koelarangko rel gario watataha aro ia

About 170 Sheep Mysteriously Die In UP, Yogi Adityanath Orders Probe

Around 170 sheep died under mysterious circumstances near Rashtriya Prerna Sthal in Lucknow, prompting police to send samples for testing to dete

UP records highest domestic tourism among states in 2025; fourth in terms of foreigner visits

LUCKNOW, Dec 29: Extensive renovation of religious, cultural and historical sites, along with the development of modern tourism infrastructure, h

HNLC bobil dolni kamikkenatani jaman chelchakaniko onna sorkari kuchaka

SHILLONG: Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) bobil dolni kamikkenataniko onahani gimin adokni Deputy Chief Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar

Bengal CM lays foundation stone of Dura Angan at New Town, billed to be biggest such shrine

KOLKATA, Dec 29 : West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today laid the foundation stone of Durga Angan, billed to be the biggest such shrine

Arunachal: Indian Army constructs homestay at border village of Taksing under VVP

ITANAGAR, Dec 29: As part of its continued efforts towards border area development, the Indian Army, under Operation Sadbhavna, has constructed a

ILP, Khasi/Garo kusikko 8th Schedule-o napatchina dabianiko bilakbatatchina MP didia

SHILLONG: Meghalaya adoko Inner Line Permit (ILP) ragatchina dabianiko aro Khasi-Garo kusikrangko Indian Constitution-ni Eighth Schedule-o napatc

Maiden flight test of Pinaka long-range guided rocket conducted successfully

NEW DELHI, Dec 29 : The maiden flight test of Pinaka long-range guided rocket was conducted successfully on Monday, and it impacted the target wi

Panun Kashmir organizes national webinar

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 29: In order to commemorate the Shahidi-Saptah of Singh-Shishu, 34th Margdarshan-Day and the Martyrdom-Day of

ADC conducts quarterly inspection of EVM warehouse

Excelsior Correspondent KARGIL, Dec 29: Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC), Kargil, Imteeaz Kacho conducted inspection of the Electronic Voting

2 yrs imprisonment awarded to Myanmar national

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 29: The Court of Principal Sessions Judge Udhampur, Virinder Singh Bhou, today convicted a foreign national of

Sanjay Baru calls on Ashish Sood, raises concerns of J&K students

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Dec 29 : Senior BJP leader and Seh-Prabhari Kathua District, Sanjay Kumar Baru today called upon Ashish Sood,

Critically Ill Former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia's Condition Worsens: Report

Critically ill former prime minister and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chairperson Khaleda Zia's condition has worsened and she is being tre

Inter edge past Atalanta to claim top spot in Serie A

Inter lead a tightly contested league table on 36 points, one clear of city rivals AC Milan and two ahead of Napoli

Little festive cheer for nameless students

Editor, Almost a week has passed and we have had no response so far to the anguished plea of a NEHU student. A letter titled, A Students Plea for

Ideology and politics

A sudden showering of praise on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh by Congress veteran Digvijay Singh has sparked a major debate within the politica

Who Is a Khasi? Tradition, Genetics, and the Politics of Identity

By Bhogtoram Mawroh Recently, something extraordinary happened that marked a clear break from tradition. After the demise of Freeman Syiem, the S

When ethics collapse : A letter from the academia

By Arpita Saikia It all started with a fake Gmail ID impersonating a renowned regional history association based in North East India. An email wa

Mob attacks Assam cops, frees man held for pro-Pahalgam post

Bolsonaro Could Return To Jail Cell This Week After Surgery

Brazil's far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro could be back behind bars as soon as New Year's day after undergoing surgery for a groin herni

New Zealand's Doug Bracewell announces retirement from all forms of cricket

Bracewells most recent international match was a Test against Sri Lanka in Wellington in 2023, and a recent rib injury led him to conclude his ca

Bardot controversy: Why did Chappell Roan walk back her Brigitte Bardot tribute?

Brigitte Bardot, the legendary French actress and global style icon, died Sunday at age 91. While celebrated for her 1950s cinema roles, her deat

Day after Dr. Abdullah opposed students protest, NC legislator says should have been allowed

Sadiqs statement came as a U-turn on the stand taken by Dr. Abdullah, who questioned the intention of the leaders who wanted to join protests in

Quote of the day by Heraclitus: 'Dogs bark at what they don't understand.' Here's some intriguing quotes by Greek philosopher remembered for cosmology

Quote of the day by Heraclitus explains the meaning of his saying, Dogs bark at what they don't understand. Let us understand what quote of the d

Amit Shah to visit West Bengal for three days ahead of 2026 polls

Between December 29 and December 31, Mr Shah is also expected to chair several meetings with the State unit of the BJP and review the partys road

Congress suspends Aravalli agitation in Rajasthan after SC decision

Pradesh Congress Committee president Govind Singh Dotasra said the Supreme Courts order depicted respect for peoples voice and was a decisive blo

Thought of the day by Abraham Maslow: 'If you plan on being anything less than you are capable of being, you will...' - today's self-growth quotes by the father of humanistic psychology

Thought of the day: Renowned psychologist Abraham Maslow's insights on self-actualization offer a powerful message for today's uncertain times. H

Bombay High Court orders speedy trial in NDPS cases against Yemeni national

Court says prolonged retention without trial is causingunnecessaryburden on Government exchequer;directs magistrate to conclude cases within thre

Bangladesh unrest a threat to Northeast, says State BJP

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 29: The BJPs Meghalaya unit on Monday cautioned that the increasing influence of radicalised Islamist groups in Ban

Trump indicates U.S. 'hit' facility that he tied to alleged drug boats

Pynursla arson case: 3 accused summoned for questioning

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 29: Police have identified three individuals involved in the arson attack that destroyed three vehicles in Dong Umk

Will knock hell out of them: Trump vows action if Iran rebuilds nukes; Watch Netanyahus reaction

A vendor sells seasonal fruit called Sohphlang at Motphran

A vendor sells seasonal fruit called Sohphlang at Motphran on Monday. (ST)

Data breach settlement could pay some Americans $75,000 heres whos eligible

Americans affected by Watson Clinics data breach can claim up to $75,000. Sensitive patient information, including Social Security numbers, was e

About 170 sheep mysteriously die in Lucknow, police sends samples for testing

Prima facie, it is not clear whether these sheep died after consuming waste material or some unknown person had allegedly given poison to them

Villas remarkable revival puts Emerys men in title contention

EPL PREVIEW London, Dec 29: When Aston Villa was on a five-match winless run to start the Premier League season, the team looked more like a pote

ICC rates MCG Boxing Day Test pitch unsatisfactory

Dubai, Dec 29: The ICC on Monday rated the pitch used in Melbourne for the fourth Ashes Test between England and Australia as unsatisfactory and

Bhutans Sonam sets new T20I record with 8-wicket haul

New Delhi, Dec 29: Bhutan spinner Sonam Yeshey has scripted history by becoming the first bowler to take eight wickets in a mens T20 Internationa

Saleng condemns Tripura students killing, attacks on Christmas revellers

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 29: Tura MP Saleng Sangma has condemned the racial killing of a Tripura student in Uttarakhand and instances of hoo

Australia like to be consistent with selection, says coach McDonald

Melbourne, Dec 29: Head coach Andrew McDonald was wary of making too many changes for the series finale, with valuable ICC World Test Championshi

Arrests when abuse is found: DHS launches door-to-door probe after Minnesota fraud clip goes viral

Trump faces Ukraine ultimatum: Zelenskyy wants 50-yr US protection; Putin shuts door on Donbas talks

Congress conducts lok sansad to seek public opinion on how to combat pollution

TV Serial Actress Found Dead In Bengaluru

A native of Kottur in Vijaynagar district, Nandini shifted to Bengaluru in 2019. She discontinued her engineering course to take-up her career in

Red line crossed? China fires back, unleashes live-fire drills after US-Japan boost Taiwans defence

Will Knock The Hell Out : Trump Threatens Iran Over Nuclear Enrichment

President Donald Trump warned Iran against reconstituting its nuclear program Monday as he welcomed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to

Flights, trains disrupted as dense fog reduces visibility in Delhi

128 flights cancelled, 8 diverted, several trains reported running late; many areas record visibility of less than 50 metres even as air turns ha

19-Year-Old BTech Student Dies by Suicide in Anantapur District

Charan, a first-year BTech student at a private college in Anantapur, was found hanging from a tree in an agricultural field in his village.

Aakar Patel | Amid Apathy Of The Vast Majority, Intent Will Always Hold Upper Hand

To those who are new to this: What does the BJPs ideology seek? It wants to persecute and harm minority Indians, Muslims and Christians, and that

Will D4vd be indicted? What the grand jury is deciding in the Celeste Rivas murder investigation

D4vd Celeste Rivas murder case: Los Angeles prosecutors are moving closer to a possible indictment of D4vd as a grand jury reviews evidence in th

GHMC Sanitation Drive to Clean Foot Over Bridges

Elsewhere, the Prajavani programme where residents can air grievances was held at some GHMC offices including at its new zones.

China Manja Sale Busted In LB Nagar

Police said the arrest followed information received regarding the sale of the illegal manja. Sub-inspector D. Narsaiah, after approvals, interce

BIG update about Ajay Devgn's Golmaal 5, Rohit Shetty film to be fantasy comedy with female villain, this actor to make his comeback

Rohit Shetty's Golmaal series revolves around a group of mischievous, aimless friends, Gopal (Ajay Devgn), Madhav (Arshad Warsi), Laxman (Shreyas

Missing Woman Traced in Five Hours After Landing at RGIA

After a quick investigation, police identified that she had booked a cab.

BJP and Shiv Sena finalise 137-90 seat formula for BMC polls

Sridhar Babu, Kumar Birla To Join BITSAA Meet On January 10

Governor Jishnu Dev Varma will inaugurate the conference on January 9.

GHMC Amendments To Be Discussed In Coming Days

The BJP presented a list of 32 items that it wanted discussed in the House. BJPLP leader Maheshwar Reddy urged the government to hold a debate on

New Year Bonanza for NIMS Staff as Earned Leave Encashment Scheme Gets Nod

Nims employees drawing AIIMS (Central) pay scales had been seeking the facility for several years.

Clubs, Bars Raided to Curb Drug Use

According to DCP Vaibhav Gaikwad, the H-NEW has formed multiple special cluster teams that were conducting discreet checks at the establishments

3 payments in December: Why Social Security and SSI checks are arriving early before New Years Day & who gets a bigger check on December 31

Social Security payments December 2025: Millions of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients will receive their January 2026 payment early o

FIFA received 150 million World Cup ticket requests, Infantino says

This month fan groups criticised the cost of tickets, which were several times more expensive than those for similar matches at the 2022 tourname

Fire breaks out at industrial building near Kallayi

Is 3I/ATLAS really no ordinary comet? Wobbly double jets fuel wild alien debate

The interstellar object 3I/ATLAS has spotted global attention because of its rotating double jet structure. The majority of the astronomers defin

Trump, Netanyahu meet in Florida to discuss Gaza, Iran

The two leaders also discussed Iran, with Trump saying that if Tehran rebuilt its nuclear facilities the United States would knock them down.

Hung council poses challenge for LDF in standing committee polls in Kozhikode Corporation