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A peoples king | Review of J.N. Sinhas The Raja, The Rebel and The Monk

Reinterpreting the life and legacy of Maharaja Fateh Bahadur Sahi and his war against the British

Unlocking the language of desire | Mahesh Rao on his new novel, Half Light

The author discusses evolving queer expressions and his new novel set on the brink of decriminalising of homosexuality in India

Trump says National Guard Sarah Beckstrom dies after shooting, as ambush becomes political flashpoint

A National Guard member has died after being shot in an ambush near the White House. Another Guard member is fighting for his life. The suspect,

Manasi Joshi targets World Championship gold as hectic 2026 season looms

The 36-year-old, who won the World Championship gold in 2019 has so far accumulated seven medals in the tournament, including back-to-back bronze

Kabir and bhakti awakening

Sarah Beckstrom, one of the National Guard member dies after DC shooting, prosecutors may seek death penalty for suspect Rahmanullah Lakanwal

A National Guard member, Sarah Beckstrom, has died after being shot near the White House. She was on duty with fellow Guardsman Andrew Wolfe, who

Trump announces death of one National Guard member shot near White House

The other young man, is fighting for his life. Hes in very bad shape, Mr. Trump said as he addressed the troops.

CISF okays 4-year tenure for its personnel on Parliament duty

CISF has approved an extended four-year tenure for its personnel securing the Parliament House complex, with a potential one-year extension. This

Pant says sorry for Test debacle against SA

New Delhi, Nov 27: Indias Test vice-captain Rishabh Pant has apologised for the teams shambolic performance in the 0-2 series loss to South Afric

S&P, Nasdaq, Dow Jones futures hold steady as tech pullback weighs on monthly gains; Nasdaq eyes end to seven-month winning streak amid holiday-shortened week

US stock futures indicated a quiet start to a holiday-shortened week after major indexes posted four consecutive days of gains. Despite a midweek

Gibbs advices India to shorten IPL and play more Tests

New Delhi, Nov 27: Indias latest Test setback has sparked a fresh wave of criticism, and at the forefront of that chorus is former South African

No tons from Indian batters in SA Tests, second-lowest average in any Test series

Guwahati, Nov 27: Indias batting frailties were laid bare once again as South Africa stormed to a crushing 408-run victory in the second Test at

India A lose by 65 runs against Afghanistan in U-19 Tri-series

Bengaluru, Nov 27: VK Vineeths fighting fifty went in vain as India A suffered a 65-run loss to Afghanistan in an inconsequential final league ma

Death of 26 BLOs over last 20 days 'murder' by BJP brass, CEC: Congress

Mbapp scores 4, PSG hit 5; Arsenal topple Bayern

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE Paris, Nov 27: On a wild Champions League night with stellar teenage scorers, Kylian Mbapp also struck four including the second

Flick optimistic Barcelona can rebound in CL

Madrid, Nov 27: Hansi Flick says his Barcelona team must play with greater aggression now that it finds itself in a Champions League mini-slump.

Sebi introduces new incentive structure for mutual fund distributors

NEW DELHI, Nov 27: Markets regulator Sebi on Thursday introduced a new incentive structure for mutual fund distributors, whereby they will receiv

A book that brings alive the mangroves

Whispers of the Mangroves, a new book by Radhika Suri and Chetna Singh Kaith, pays homage to this misinterpreted, but very important ecosystem

JU clinches Bronze in Fencing at KIUG-2025

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 27: The University of Jammu added another feather to its cap by securing a Bronze Medal in Womens Sabre

Conference of police chiefs to focus on building next-level security grid: Amit Shah

NEW DELHI, Nov 27: The three-day All India Conference of Directors General/Inspectors General of Police in Chhattisgarhs Raipur will focus on bui

Shutters of Chennais three major reservoirs reopened in view of heavy rainfall from Cyclone Ditwah

HC dismisses pleas challenging show cause notice for return of LoC trade tax

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Nov 27: High Court dismissed a batch of petitions filed by trade firms challenging the show cause notice issued

Pulsar NS 200 delivered during event organised by AM Bajaj

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 27: In an event here today, AM Bajaj Jammu welcomed Dara Singh Gandhi, Circle Head (North) from Bajaj Auto Ltd

Army Commander reviews security preparedness in Dras, Kargil

Excelsior Correspondent KARGIL, Nov 27: Lt Gen Pratik Sharma, Army Commander Northern Command, today visited the forward posts in Dras and Kargil

EPFO organises outreach programme Nidhi Aapke Nikat 2.0

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 27: The Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) today successfully conducted its flagship outreach initia

Barca midfielder Fermn Lpez out for 2 weeks with leg injury

Barcelona, Nov 27: Barcelona midfielder Fermn Lpez will be sidelined for two weeks with a leg injury, the Spanish club said Thursday. If that tim

MLP win opener; Langsning push past Mylliem Lum

By Our Reporter Shillong, Nov 27: Pynshailang Lyngdkhoi scored four goals as Meghalaya Police overturned a deficit to beat Umlyngka in Group A of

Parent's divorce must not split siblings: SC

The Supreme Court expressed deep concern over siblings being separated due to parental disputes, questioning why children should suffer. A bench

McLaren are right to let drivers race freely, says Verstappen

McLarens Lando Norris could secure the crown in Qatar on Sunday but has teammate Piastri and four-times world champion Verstappen chasing 24 poin

Batman and the Baavali: A documentary that showcases the nocturnal world of Bengalurus many bats

Roundglass Sustains latest film seeks to challenge widespread misinformation about bats and reveal the truth behind these misunderstood creatures

Freshworks Chennai Marathon to be held on January 5

Devotees demand urgent restoration of neglected Thiruneermalai temple tank

The tank is covered with thick layers of weeds and thorny shrubs line the steps leading to the water. Though the temple is a listed institution w

6.0 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Anchorage Area Of Alaska

A 6.0-magnitude earthquake rocked the Anchorage metropolitan area Thursday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

BBAJK conducts weigh-in for 26th Mr Jammu, Fitness Cship

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 27: The Body Builders Association Jammu and Kashmir (BBAJK) conducted the official weigh-in for partici

DM Bandipora chairs NCORD Committee Meeting

BANDIPORA, Nov 27: District Magistrate (DM) Bandipora, Indu Kanwal Chib here today chaired a meeting of the District-Level NCORD Committee to rev

DC Kulgam reviews RDD sector; stresses timely completion of works

KULGAM,Nov 27: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Athar Aamir Khan today chaired a comprehensive review meeting of the Rural Development Department

DC Srinagar inspects progress of work on construction of Tehsil Office Eidgah

SRINAGAR Nov 27: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo on Thursday inspected the progress of ongoing construction works for the new bu

DC Samba reviews progress of developmental initiatives under District Capex Plan

SAMBA, Nov 27: Deputy Commissioner Samba, Ayushi Sudan today chaired a meeting to review the progress of developmental works being executed under

DF&SS protests against SMVD Medical College admissions

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 27: The workers of Dogra Front & Shiv Sena under the leadership of its president, Ashok Gupta took out a massi

Study reveals 111 mammal species in J&K

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 27: A new scientific paper titled A checklist of the mammals of Jammu & Kashmir, India, published in the Journ

DHSK orders districts to step up TB detection in Kashmir

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Nov 27: Aiming to accelerate progress toward the national goal of eliminating tuberculosis, the Director Health

22nd JKUT Matsogi-Do Cship concludes

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 27: The 22nd JKUT Matsogi-Do Championship 2025, organised by the Matsogi-Do Association of Jammu & Kash

Finance Ministry, RBI working on portal to help citizens claim unclaimed assets: DFS Secretary

The integrated portal would make it substantially easier for citizens to locate their unclaimed funds and convenience, transparency and trust

Black Friday Sales: $78 billion storm is set to hit online shopping, tops Thanksgiving holiday business

Black Friday sales and Thanksgiving Day shopping are estimated to drive this year's business.

SSA kamna galaniko gital daktaianiko teacher-rang nangnikenga

SHILLONG: Kamna galani bilsiko SSA teacher-rang changni chang dabienggipana sorkari ama dipet dakna amako parakangaha aro ia gadango je dakgipa g

Ramakrishna Mission Jammu organizes programme

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 27: The Ramakrishna Mission, Jammu organised an inspiring Youth Convention & Prize Distribution Ceremony at it

GCW Gandhi Nagar holds programme

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 27: Padma Shri Padma Sachdev (PSPS) GCW Gandhi Nagar hosted a programme to formally induct the newly elected C

Meghalayao VIP-ko bonata, CM-koba watchangja

Official garirango niamgri flasher, siren aro glass gisim chataniko champengata SHILLONG: India asongo, skanggipa adok onge Meghalaya adokan gisi

ACB books SMG Director

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Nov 27: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) today registered a case against the Director, State Motor Garages, Jam

Modi to attend DGP/ IGPs conference tomorrow

NEW DELHI, Nov 27: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the 60th edition of the All India Conference of Director Generals/ Inspector

Azlan Shah Cup: Selvam scores winning goal as India beat New Zealand by 3-2

IPOH (MALAYSIA), Nov 27: Selvam Karthi produced the winning goal in the last quarter as India defeated New Zealand 3-2 in the Sultan Azlan Shah C

GHADC poll-o gipin jatrangna party ticket-rangko onjachina CRF molmola

TURA: Rebaenggipa bilsio GHADC election ongna amenggipao gipin jatrangna party ticket-rangko onjachina adokni pilak party-rangko Constitutional R

J&K Cyclists Selected for 30th National Road Cycling Cship

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 27: The Cycling Association of Jammu & Kashmir conducted the official screening at M.A Stadium, Jammu,

Kundra to be new CS Ladakh

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 27: The Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, has ordered the transfer of senior IAS officer Ashish K

42nd Junior National Tennikoit Cship underway

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 27: The 2nd day of the five-day 42nd Junior (Boys & Girls) National Tennikoit Championship, being organ

Phulbari-o niamgri kuligipa cashew mill-rang manderangko nengnikatenga matnanga

Phulbari: Phulbari-o komibeoba ge-3 cashew mill-rangko niamgri chalaigiparang donga, uarangni asel ua jolni manderang rangsitna nangnikaniko mane

Achik Matgrik Akella A Sangma-na AT Mondal manderaaniko dakdila

PHULBARI: Bristish-ni Garo Hills-ona napbaaniko champengsoe ba dakgrikchaksoe 1872 bilsio adoktang-chigatangna janggi onchakgipa Achik Matgrik, j

Indian Pharma industry exports remain in positive territory despite tariff concerns

Our move from fifth to fourth position reflects strong performance in generics, which contribute USD 16 billion, and continued trust from the US

Russian athletes to compete under national flag at judo events starting this weekend

The International Judo Federation executive committee voted to allow Russian athletes to compete under their national flag, with their anthem and

Mental health & societal response

Editor, The number of suicide cases is alarming. But even more alarming is self harm potential among school children. Be it peer pressure or fail

Struggle for Congress

While the results of the Bihar assembly elections were agonizing to the Congress, the party is now faced with another serious pain in Karnataka,

Rethinking Landlessness in Meghalaya: Tradition and Policy Gaps

By Bhogtoram Mawroh The 2011 Socio Economic and Caste Census (SECC) was the first time landlessness was directly measured. So, when the data were

India's Gen Z can be a role model for youth across world, says PM Modi

Shilpa Shetty moves Bombay High Court against AI deepfakes and misuse of her identity

Actor seeks urgent injunctions, takedown orders and damages in a case that could redefine personality rights in the digital age.

Trump orders sweeping review of Green Cards after Afghan suspect shoots two National Guard members near White House

US Citizenship and Immigration Services Director Joseph Edlow has ordered a comprehensive review of green card holders from nations deemed 'count

Congress slams Rajya Sabha directive curbing slogans like 'Vande Mataram' & 'Jai Hind' in Parliament

Congress criticized the BJP after the Rajya Sabha Secretariat directed MPs against using slogans like 'Vande Mataram' and 'Jai Hind' in Parliamen

US To Review Every Green Card Of Some Nationalities After DC Shooting

The Trump administration announced Thursday that it would review every permanent residency status, known as Green Cards, for people from over a d

RTIH Unveils SPARK to Guide Early-Stage Innovators and Student Entrepreneurs

The three-day boot camp provides participants with expert-led masterclasses, practical frameworks, personalised guidance and peer-learning opport

Social security payment checks: Will Americans receive $50 billion Donald Trump healthcare subsidies before Christmas 2025?

Social security payment checks: If Donald Trump administration decides to pay, even with an eligibility cap of about $225,000 for a family of fou

Ongole GRP Cracks Rs.48.5 Lakh Train Theft Case

Acting under the supervision of DIG Railways Satya Yesubabu and SP Railways Rahul Dev Singh, three special teamsOngole IRP, Nellore IRP and the V

17-year-old girl preparing for JEE jumps to death in Faridabad society

FARIDABAD, Nov 27: A 17-year-old girl preparing for the JEE Main allegedly committed suicide by jumping from the 10th floor of Ador Society in Se

KSU demands written commitment from govt on anti-influx measures

Verbal assurances can no longer be trusted By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Nov 27: The Khasi Students Union (KSU) has asked the NPP-led MDA 2.0 Governm

Vijayawada Police Bust Interstate Gang Targeting Bus-Stand Passengers

The first case was reported on November 24, when a passenger from the Krishna Lanka area realised that Rs.44,000 had been stolen from him while b

ED arrests gaming platform's founders for laundering

Enforcement Directorate has arrested WinZO founders Saumya Singh Rathore and Paavan Nanda, freezing Rs 500 crore in assets. The agency alleges th

Tourist buddy saves man from drowning at Wards Lake

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Nov 27: A split-second decision and a leap of faith turned a routine afternoon at Wards Lake into a dramatic rescue on

Nagal bows out of Australian Open Asia-Pacific wild card play-off tournament

Nagal, seeded sixth in the tournament, lost 2-6 2-6 to Yunchaokete Bu of China

Govt set to review Maxwelton Estate, Mahadev Khola cases

Lahkmen Rymbuis assurance comes amid KSU ultimatum By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Nov 27: Revenue Minister Lahkmen Rymbui on Thursday assured that the

Rymbui defends CM IMPACT guidebook amid criticism

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Nov 27: Education Minister Lahkmen Rymbui on Thursday rejected the growing criticism surrounding the CM IMPACT Guideboo

Govt rules out fresh age relaxation for SSA teachers

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Nov 27: Education Minister Lahkmen Rymbui on Thursday firmly ruled out any fresh age relaxation for Samagra Shiksha Abh

Supreme Court asks government to consider a law against ridicule of PwDs

Why dont you bring some stringent legislation against insulting specially-abled persons, on the lines of the SC/ST Atrocities Act, Chief Justice

No rule, no extension: Edn Min on NLU VC tenure

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Nov 27: Education Minister Lahkmen Rymbui on Thursday firmly stated that the state government will not grant an extensi

22 TTP militants killed: Pakistan forces raid hideout in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa; day after landmine explosion

Mlaya pavilion wins award for best display at IITF Delhi

From Our Special Correspondent NEW DELHI, Nov 27: The diverse and colourful Meghalaya pavilion received the gold medal for best display under the

Illegal coal issue: 34th interim report submitted to High Court

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Nov 27: The High Court of Meghalaya on Thursday received the 34th interim report of the Justice (retd.) B.P. Katakey Co

Imran Khans son demands proof of life amid death rumours

Pakistans former Prime Minister Imran Khans younger son, Kasim Khan, has urged authorities to provide proof of life, claiming his father is being

High Court orders status quo in Circuit House demolition case

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Nov 27: The High Court of Meghalaya has ordered status quo to be maintained on the proposed demolition of Bidhan Bhavan

Droupadi Murmu becomes first President to address Odisha Assembly

During her visit, Ms. Murmu stopped by Room No. 11 of Assembly, which she had occupied as a minister

Communal tag on 1983 Assam violence unwarranted: Resurrected panels report

The Tewary Commission of Enquiry said the fear of the Assamese of being outnumbered by outsiders was envisaged by British administrators much bef

Man dies of electrocution near NEIGRIHMS

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Nov 27: An unidentified man died of electrocution on Thursday after he reportedly entered a high-tension electrical tra

Afghans Say Last Path To Safety Shut As US Halts Visas After DC Shooting

Afghans who fled the Taliban and have waited years for a U.S. resettlement decision say their last path to safety has shut since Washington froze