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70-year-old MLAs cycling expedition to Kanyakumari draws PMs attention

PM calls Rajajinagar MLA Suresh Kumar to congratulate him on his 702-km cycling expedition that was taken up after recovering from a rare medical

AUS vs ENG fifth Ashes Test: We havent got a clue what the pitch will do, admits Ben Stokes

England named a 12-man squad for the clash with seamer Matthew Potts and spinner Shoaib Bashir likely vying for the one spot on the team dependi

Dharamshala Dalit college student death: Parents seek justice as UGC order fact-finding probe

A 19-year-old student's death in Dharamshala has ignited outrage. Her parents demand justice, alleging prolonged ragging and sexual harassment le

Congress appoints district presidents in 11 Himachal districts after over 13 months

The appointments followed the submission of reports by All India Congress Committee (AICC) observers, who conducted district-wise reviews and hel

French ministers report Grok's sex-related content on the X platform to prosecutors

The ministers said they had also reported the content to French media regulator Arcom for checks on whether the content complied with the Europea

Cricket Shouldnt Carry Political Burden: Tharoor on KKR Row

Reacting to criticism over KKR selecting Bangladeshi cricketer Mustafizur Rahman, Tharoor told reporters that cricket must be insulated from poli

Large turnout of Devotees marks first Snan of Magh Mela 2026 in Prayagraj

The Magh Mela 2026 has begun in Uttar Pradesh with a large number of devotees taking a holy dip on Paush Purnima. Pilgrims gathered at the Sarayu

Salvadoran journalist arrested in Spain: press group

Over the past six months, at least 50 journalists have fled El Salvador out of fear of being arrested for criticising President Nayib Bukele

Saudi calls Yemen's southern factions to 'dialogue' in Riyadh

Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have for years supported various factions within Yemen's government-run territories

On Khawaja's 'Racial Stereotyping' Allegations, Aus Great's Stunning Verdict

Legendary Australian cricket team fast bowler Jason Gillespie weighed in on the allegations of racial stereotyping made by Usman Khawaja during h

Tough Tasks Ahead to Make 2027 Godavari Pushkaralu Safe

Rajamahendravaram is the main venue for hosting the event, for which an expenditure of 3,000 crore has been allocated.

Buddha Air flight skids off runway during landing at Nepal's Bhadrapur airport

A Buddha Air flight carrying 51 passengers and four crew members skidded off the runway while landing at Bhadrapur Airport in Nepal late Friday n

Authorities warn of disease risk during 2027 Godavari Pushkaralu

At the same time, authorities need to keep a close watch on deaths by drowning in the river. Master swimmers will need to be deployed round the c

Astronomers Discover A Rogue Planet With Saturn-Like Mass

Using observations from both ground-based telescopes and space instruments, they were able to measure the planet's size and distance from Earth.

Swiss Bar Fire That Killed 40 Started From Candles Or Sparklers: Officials

The chief prosecutor said that everything suggests that the fire started from sparklers or Bengal candles waved high near the ceiling of the Le C

Security Breach at Tirupati Govindaraja Swamy Temple

Drunk man enters temple after jumping wall, climbs gopuram; held after three-hour operation

Telangana Assembly passes resolution against replacement of MGNREGA

Hyderabad: Amid opposition from the BJP members, the Telangana Legislative Assembly on Friday passed a resolution opposing the Centres move to re

Iga Swiatek says womens tennis does not need Battle of the Sexes

World number one Aryna Sabalenka and Australian Nick Kyrgios faced off in a highly publicised and controversial exhibition match in Dubai a week

Radio Sangam: 1st Community Radio Station Along LoC Comes Up In J&K's Rajouri

The first community radio station along the Line of Control has been set up in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district, strengthening information ou

The real price of free social media

Heres how youre paying to use free social media

Delhi air quality improves to poor category after days in very poor range; AQI falls to 222

Delhi's air quality improved to the 'poor' category on Saturday after days in the 'very poor' range, with the daily average AQI recorded at 222.

Congress MP Adoor Prakash clarifies, says met Sonia Gandhi with Sabrimala accused as he was from his constituency

Adoor Prakash said the Chief Minister stated that he had accompanied Unnikrishnan Potti to Sonia Gandhi's residence. Clarifying the circumstances

President Trump orders divestment in $2.9 million chips deal to protect U.S. security interests

The executive order cast a spotlight on a business deal that drew scant attention when it was announced in May 2024 during President Joe Biden's

Tracking Teams From Amrabad to Search for Wandering Tiger

There was some evidence that it might have gone towards Jagtial or Peddapalli district.

'Border 2' | 'Wanted to make a film similar to my father's movie': Sunny Deol remembers Dharmendra's 'Haqeeqat'

Aircraft Overshoots Runway in Nepal; All Aboard Safe

The aircraft took off from Kathmandu carrying around 50 passengers

Maharashtra civic polls: 68 Mahayuti candidates elected unopposed, including 44 of BJP

This includes 44 of the BJP, with the highest number being from Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation in Thane district, followed by Pune, Pimpri

Man arrested in Bihar's Muzaffarpur for circulating AI-generated fake videos of PM, President

The accused has been identified as Pramod Kumar Raj, a resident of Bhagwanpur in the Bochaha police station area

How semiconductors are becoming the next big fortune for Indian IT firms

The talent advantage India possesses positions the country as a valuable player in the global chip supply chain.

Green paradox: planting trees will cool a megacity unless its dry

Planting trees is not an innocent solution and misguided greening risks are worsening urban warming, a new study of 761 cities has found

Delhi Legislative Assembly Winter Session To Begin On January 5

The winter session of the Delhi legislative assembly will commence on January 5 (Monday) and will go on till January 8.

BCCI to unveil India's ODI squad for New Zealand series today, Rishabh Pant's future in focus

The BCCI is set to announce the squad today, with Shubman Gill likely to lead the team. There are talks of Rishabh Pant being dropped and Mohamme

Indore contaminated water tragedy: More than 200 hospitalised, MP CM suspends two officials

According to Indore district Collector Shivam Verma, five deaths have been officially confirmed so far in the water contamination incident, and t

'Cricket should not bear burden of politics': Shashi Tharoor on KKR selecting Bangladeshi player

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor stated that cricket should not be burdened by attacks on minorities in Bangladesh, emphasizing that player Mustafizur

Canada Warns AI on Drinking Rules After Pilot's Vancouver Arrest

Transport Canada said in its statement that the Directorate General of Civil Aviation of India had primary responsibility for regulatory oversigh

Chandigarh Woman Turns 26-Kilometre New Year Run Into A Creative 26 On City Map

Instead of a celebration indoors, she chose the city streets and turned her morning run into a message for the new year.

2 Dead, 50 Houses Damaged As 6.5-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Mexico

A 6.5-magnitude earthquake rattled Mexico's capital and a tourist hotspot on the Pacific coast on Friday, killing at least two people and causing

Underwater tunnel across Brahmaputra gets govt nod

India is set to construct its first twin-tube underwater tunnel across the Brahmaputra River in Assam, connecting Gohpur and Numaligarh. This 15.

Development won't be at cost of democracy: Cabinet secretary

India spent Rs 1.1 lakh Cr on NYE; Knight FinTech raises $23.6M

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Electronics and IT approved 22 new proposals under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme, with a projected i

Nepal airport accident: Plane carrying 55 skids off at Bhadrapur runway, chilling video surfaces

The aircraft, which was the last flight on the Kathmandu-Bhadrapur route for the day, stopped 200 metres east of the runway, on a grassy land. Ai

Trump Says US will Come to Their Rescue if Iran Kills Protesters

Protesters and security forces clashed in several Iranian cities on Thursday, with six people reported killed, the first deaths since the unrest

RSS no para-military organisation; can't be understood by looking at BJP: Bhagwat

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat clarified the Sangh's role in uniting society and instilling virtues. He emphasized it is not a paramilitary group and ca

Quote of the day by Friedrich Nietzsche: What doesn't kill you makes you

Friedrich Nietzsche, a German philosopher, questioned established morals and religion. He believed individuals should forge their own values. His

FBI thwarts 'potential terrorist attack' on New Year's Eve in North Carolina inspired by ISIS

Iran's Protests: What We Know So Far

Iran has been rocked this week by protests that started in Tehran and have spread to other cities, with at least six people killed in clashes wit

'Antisemitic gasoline on an open fire': Israel slams Mamdani over revoked orders

Israel's Foreign Ministry has accused New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani of antisemitism. This follows his decision to revoke executive orders th

FBI Thwarts New Years Eve Attack Plot Inspired by IS

Christian Sturdivant was charged with attempting to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization

Rajnath: Education sans dharma fuels anti-national acts

BJP Not Controlled By RSS: Mohan Bhagwat Rejects Remote Control Charge

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Friday asserted that organisations such as the BJP, VHP and Vidya Bharti function indepe

Yemen Separatists Launch 2-Year Independence Transition As Strikes Kill 20

Yemen's UAE-backed separatists announced a two-year transition to independence Friday despite reporting 20 deaths in airstrikes from a Saudi-led

Two arrested for ripping off woman cop's uniform in Chhattisgarh

Israel Accuses New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani of Antisemitism

Mamdani revoked two executive orders issued by the previous mayor that restricted city agencies from boycotting Israel and treated certain critic

Fifth Ashes Test: Australian police boost security for Sydney Test after Bondi Beach attack

Bondi Beach attack has sparked more active policing in Sydney, Australia's most populous city and the state capital

Gold, silver prices today, January 3, 2026: Check city-wise rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata and more

On January 3, 2026, gold prices in India range from Rs 13,621 per 1 gram for 24K gold and Rs 12,486 per 1 gram for 22K gold. Silver is priced at

Who owns flood water on river in case of dispute between states? SC to examine

Telangana has challenged Andhra Pradesh's Polavaram-Banakacherla Link Project in the Supreme Court, arguing it unilaterally utilizes inter-state

India News Live Updates: Prayagraj sees heavy footfall of devotees on first day of Magh Mela, 20-30 lakh expected

Aircraft overshoots runway in eastern Nepal; all aboard safe

The airplane overshot the runway by some 200 metres off the ground near a rivulet, suffering minor damage during the incident

Morning Digest: Centre orders X to check misuse of Grok chatbot; MP CM suspends two officials over Indore water contamination, and more

Here is a select list of stories to start the day.

UN Chief Calls on Israel to Reverse NGOs Ban in Gaza

Israel suspended 37 foreign humanitarian organizations from accessing the Gaza Strip after they had refused to share lists of their Palestinian e

Karnataka HC: Third parties can challenge lok adalat awards if fraud is alleged

Karnataka HC ruled that a third party can challenge a Lok Adalat award via writ petition if fraud is proven by excluding a necessary party. Justi

Earthquake with 6.5 magnitude rattles southern and central Mexico killing 2

A powerful earthquake struck southern and central Mexico on Friday. Seismic alarms sounded, interrupting President Claudia Sheinbaum's press brie

This is how much you can earn in 2026 before your Social Security payroll tax goes up

In 2026, Social Security payroll taxes will rise for high earners. The wage base limit increases from $176,100 to $184,500. Employees pay 6.2% on

Elon Musk's Grok Under Fire After Complaints It Undressed Minors In Photos

Elon Musk's Grok on Friday said it was scrambling to fix flaws in the artificial intelligence tool after users claimed it turned pictures of chil

The Aravalli hills are shaken with the sound of machinery

A 2-billion-year-old range has been battered and bruised by mining, waste dumping, and encroachment, say environmentalists and those who live in

From Subway Ride To Israel Backlash: Mamdani's First Full Day As NYC Mayor

Less than 24 hours after throngs of ecstatic supporters poured into Manhattan for his history-making inauguration, Zohran Mamdani began his first

Commissioner of Metro Railway Safety inspects Phase II trains

The train services on the 15.8-km stretch from Poonamalle bypass to Vadapalani will start in February; the final inspection before commencing ser

Not Pre-Planned: DK Shivakumar Denies BJP's Allegations Over Ballari Clash

Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar has refuted the allegations levelled by the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) that the violent clash in B

Signature campaign in Kolkata to protect tamarind tree planted by revolutionary 70 years ago

A movement to save the tree was started in July 2024 after builders took over the property where the freedom fighter lived and when it seemed the

Nalagarh blast: Two groups claim responsibility; Himachal police scans CCTV footage to nab accused

Teams have been constituted to scan CCTV footage, and the police are coordinating with the Punjab Police and the National Investigation Agency (N

Fairdeal Motors unveils all-new Tata Sierra

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Jan 2: Marking the iconic SUVs grand comeback in a modern, powerful and premium avatar, Fairdeal Motors proudly

IIIM Jammu releases 2024-25 Annual Report, unveils roadmap for 2026

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 2: The CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (CSIR-IIIM), Jammu, released its Annual Work Report for 2

President KCCI calls on LG

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 2: Javid Ahmed Tenga, President, Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj

Indias future workforce must be AI-confident: Jayant Chaudhary

03NEW DELHI, Jan 2 : Indias future workforce must not only be digitally aware but AI-confident, Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary said on Friday. T

Andal shows us the way

AM MG launches all new Hector

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 2: A vibrant evening of celebration and innovation unfolded as AM MG today launched all new Hector, in a funct

CMD NHPC reaffirms commitment to clean energy and nation-building

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 2: Bhupender Gupta, Chairman and Managing Director (CMD), NHPC today reaffirmed his vision for sustainable gro

Properties Of 7 Pak-Based Men Attached In Jammu And Kashmir's Kathua

Police on Friday attached immovable properties of seven people from Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district who are allegedly involved in anti-nation

Ungrateful people

Shiban Khaibri shibankhaibri@gmail.com Ingratitude is monstrous , and for the multitude to be ungrateful, were to make a monster of the multitud

VB-GRAM-G 2025

A Transformative Opportunity for Kishtwars Rural Renaissance Yassir Rashid yassirrashid25@gmail.com India has embarked on a new chapter in rural

LoP Suvendu Adhikari calls West Bengal a Bengali Hindu homeland

The Bharatiya Janata Party MLA said that once the saffron party will provide 200 days of rural work, countering Trinamools claim that it will pro

2026 : A new era for agriculture in Jammu & Kashmir

Prof. B.N. Tripathi vcskuastjammu@gmail.com The agricultural economy of Jammu & Kashmir forms the backbone of rural livelihoods in the region. Ne

How the SALT deduction may add $1,000 to Americans tax refunds in 2026

Americans will secure historic $1,000 refund boosts this spring. A new $40,000 SALT deduction cap fuels this massive windfall. Nine states are al

Grandmother, grandson burn to death in Gaza tent while cooking; Jolie visits Rafah crossing

The shaky 12-week-old ceasefire between Israel and the Hamas militant group has largely ended large-scale Israeli bombardment of Gaza

SC to courts: Impose timelines in probes only if there's delay

The Supreme Court has ruled that courts should generally avoid setting deadlines for investigations, as this infringes on the agency's autonomy.

Rent authority has jurisdiction even if tenancy pact absent: Allahabad HC

Allahabad High Court ruled that rent authorities can hear eviction cases even without written agreements or tenant particulars. The court emphasi

LG unveils SMVDSBs Panchang Calendar & Diary for 2026

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 2: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday unveiled the Panchang Calendar-2026 and the official diary of the

LIC launches Spl revival campaign for lapsed policies

HYDERABAD, Jan 2: The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) on Friday announced launching of a Special Revival Campaign to help policyholders

Ex-Minister/sitting MLA resigns from post of President Badminton Association of J&K

PIL seeking implementation of Sports Code Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 2: In the much publicized Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by

Police orders probe over cricketers Palestinian flag on helmet

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 2: The Jammu and Kashmir Police has ordered a preliminary enquiry after a cricketer from South Kashmir