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Amit Shah inaugurates bronze statue of Vajpayee in Panchkula

PANCHKULA, Dec 24: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday unveiled a bronze statue of former prime minister late Atal Bihari Vajpayee on the

Rana orders time-bound completion of Jammu I&FC projects

*Directs to blacklist non-performing contractors Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 24: In a decisive push to fast-track infrastructure developme

Christmas- A Festival of Faith, Hope, and Humanity

Michael wazir michaelwazir0@gmail.com A star in the night sky, a manger in a humble stable, and a child wrapped in cloth these simple images for

BJP organizes Swadeshi Mela, reinforces call for Atmanirbhar Bharat

Sat calls for mass adoption of Indian products Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 24: The Bharatiya Janata Party, Jammu & Kashmir, organized Swad

LG, CM greet people on Christmas

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 24: The Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has extended his heartiest greetings to the people on the joyous occas

CM Yogi commends Galgotias Universitys global rankings and its innovations

Excelsior Correspondent LUCKNOW, Dec 24: Uttar Pradeshs rapidly rising stature in Indias and the global education landscape owes much to the sign

DyCM calls for pro-public decisions on Gair Mumkin Khads issues

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 24: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, today chaired a meeting of the Sub-Committee constituted to exa

BJP lights earthen lamps, pays tribute to Vajpayee

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 24: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Jammu & Kashmir illuminated thousands of earthen lamps on the evening preced

Location of public amenities discretion of Govt: HC

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Dec 24: High Court held the location of public convenience and amenity is in sole discretion and under the doma

Vaishnaw credits Make-in-India push for Bengaluru plant after Rahul Gandhi touts Karnataka ecosystem

The Union Minister thanked the Congress leader for acknowledging the success of Prime Minister Narendra Modis Make-in-India programme.

Hockey star Hardik Singh lone recommendation for Khel Ratna

Chess star Divya and decathlete Tejaswin were among the 24 picked for the Arjuna awards NEW DELHI, Dec 24: India mens hockey team vice-captain Ha

Chance for Gukesh to end season on high, Humpy will aim to defend title

DOHA, Dec 24: World champion D Gukesh will get the opportunity to end the season on a high following an underwhelming season, while Koneru Humpy

HIL:From starting with borrowed kit to going big in HIL: Vivek Lakras extra-ordinary journey

NEW DELHI, Dec 24: Battling financial constraints, young goalkeeper Vivek Lakra rose from borrowing playing kits from seniors to becoming the cos

'Result of institutional strength': India logs steep decline in TB, malaria and maternal deaths; Nadda hails peoples participation

India has achieved significant reductions in malaria, tuberculosis, and maternal/child deaths, marking a decisive phase in public health. These g

Trump-Backed Nasry Asfura Declared Winner Of Honduras Presidency

Nasry Asfura, a conservative businessman backed by US President Donald Trump, was declared winner of the Honduran presidential vote Wednesday, we

Nadda, party leaders remember Vajpayee on eve of birth anniversary at BJP headquarters

NEW DELHI, Dec 24: BJP president J P Nadda and several other leaders on Wednesday remembered former prime minister late Atal Bihari Vajpayee on t

Karman, Athrav shine as J&K nears 4th straight win

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 24: Jammu & Kashmir moved closer to their fourth consecutive innings victory in the U-16 Mens Vijay Mer

India expresses concern over demolition of Hindu deitys statue in Thailand-Cambodia conflict

NEW DELHI, Dec 24 : India on Wednesday voiced concern over the demolition of a statue of a Hindu deity in the ongoing military conflict between T

Bangladesh unrest: Acted mute to save myself - Indian Tabla player recalls trauma

Indian musicians Mainak Biswas and Kallab Ghosh faced intense anxiety in Dhaka after their concert was cancelled. Trapped for 48 hours amidst ris

J&K thrashes Chandigarh by 10 wickets in Vijay Hazare Trophy

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMM, Dec 24: Jammu & Kashmir registered a dominant 10-wicket victory over Chandigarh in their Vijay Hazare One-Da

Union Cabinet clears 3 new Metro stretches in Delhi, including Central Vista Corridor

NEW DELHI, Dec 24 : In a major boost to Delhis infrastructure, the Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved three new Metro corridors, including a 9.9

Mob lynching: Kerala govt announces Rs 30 lakh aid to victims family

KOCHI, Dec 24 : Kerala government on Wednesday announced financial assistance of Rs 30 lakh to the family of Chhattisgarh native Ramnarayan, who

3rd District Baramulla Boxing Cship concludes

Excelsior Sports Correspondent BARAMULLA, Dec 24: The 3rd District Baramulla Boxing Championship was held at the Indoor Sports Stadium, Baramulla

Gurukul Public School holds Annual Day

Excelsior Correspondent REASI, Dec 24: Gurukul Public Higher Secondary School, Reasi, celebrated its annual function today, showcasing the talent

Demand by Karbis to evict people not possible due to court stay: Himanta

NAHARKATIA (Assam), Dec 24 : Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said the demand by the Karbi people to evict alleged Hindi-spe

When is Christmas 2025? Date, history, significance, and celebrations

Christmas 2025 will be observed on December 25, marking one of the most significant festivals in Christianity. The day commemorates the birth of

Leo XIV Celebrates First Christmas As Pope

Pope Leo XIV held the first Christmas mass of his pontificate on Wednesday, greeting thousands of faithful in St Peter's Square before the servic

Students receive 35.70 lakh in sports participation incentives

BJPs lack of pro-growth policies make trillion-dollar economy target for U.P. a pipe dream, says Samajwadi Party

There are structural development gaps in government plans, the party said

Vohra charge-sheeted for offering bribe to SP South

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 24: Jammu & Kashmir Anti Corruption Bureau today produced charge-sheet against local businessman Chander Shekh

CBK charge sheets AP woman for online fraud

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Dec 24: The Crime Branch Kashmir (CBK) today filed a charge sheet in Rs 26 lakh impersonation and online fraud

Bangladesh govt to take responsibility of slain Hindu workers family: Adviser

DHAKA, Dec 24 : Bangladesh interim governments senior adviser has said that the state will take responsibility of the family of the Hindu worker

London-Based Odia Diaspora Sweta Mohanty and ParthaSarathi Panda Champion Modi 3.0 Art Exhibition

KOCHI, Dec 24 : A remarkable exhibition titled Modi 3.0 was inaugurated last evening at the Nehru Centre in Londonoften regarded as one of the wo

Pak court seeks police report on petition against actress Saba Qamar

LAHORE, Dec 24 : A Pakistani court has sought a report from police over a petition seeking registration of a criminal case against actress Saba Q

Govt invites industry to lead upgrade of ITIs under PM-SETU scheme

NEW DELHI, Dec 24 : In a major step towards modernising Indias workforce, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) on Wednes

Jain among 5 IPS officers promoted

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 24: The Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, has promoted five 2022 batch AGMUT Cadre IPS officers,

Foreign court divorce binding if one spouse stays abroad, says Calcutta high court

The Calcutta High Court ruled that foreign courts can hear divorce and maintenance cases for marriages solemnised in India if a spouse resides th

India test fires 3,500-km missile from nuclear submarine

India successfully tested its K-4 intermediate-range ballistic missile from the nuclear-powered submarine INS Arighaat in the Bay of Bengal. This

Isro delivers its heaviest punch as Bahubali puts BlueBird into orbit

India's LVM3 rocket, nicknamed Baahubali, successfully launched the 6,100kg US satellite BlueBird Block-2, marking the heaviest spacecraft ever l

Sabarimala Issue Did Not Hurt Left In Local Body Polls, Says Vijayan

Speaking at a press conference here, Vijayan said the election results were not fully in line with the LDF's expectations and that corrective ste

Bharat Taxi to roll out soon, says Amit Shah

Union Minister Amit Shah announced the upcoming launch of 'Bharat Taxi,' a new initiative by the Ministry of Cooperation. This service aims to cr

Actor Govinda among 40-star campaigners for municipal corporation polls for Shiv Sena

On January 15, political parties will contest in 29 MC covering 2,869 seats, and around 3.5 crore voters will participate in the exercise to appo

Two dining halls inaugurated for sanitation workers in Saidapet

Four Indians Arrested In Nepal For Casino Fraud

The arrests were made in connection with cheating of genuine players by using magnet-attached playing cards and eye lenses to secretly identify c

Paganism Is On The Rise in Britain This Is Why

The decline of Christianity as our unifying religion has seen modern society finding faith in a much older world Paganism is a word with which to

Tamil Nadu Protests Against VB-G RAM G Is For All Indian Farmers: Stalin

In a social media post, Stalin said the protests were held to restore the Mahatma Gandhi National Rugal Employment Guarantee (MGNREG) scheme and

Will increase mining-free zones in Aravalis: Centre

The Union environment ministry is expanding prohibited mining areas in the Aravali hills following Supreme Court directives and public protests.

7 Killed In Blast At Mosque In Nigeria

An explosion ripped through a mosque in the northeastern Nigerian city of Maiduguri and killed at least seven worshippers Wednesday, witnesses an

Inter-State Gangs Target Farmers With Fake Notes In North Telangana

Police said the gang primarily targeted farmers in villages, luring them with offers to clear crop loans. Victims were promised 3 lakh in fake cu

Which restaurants are open on Christmas Day-December 25?

Restaurants open on Christmas: Christmas Day 2025 falls on Thursday, December 25, and several Americans will look for dining choices outside the

XRP price prediction 2026: Will XRP crush Bitcoin (BTC USD)? Here's why analysts expect altcoins to lead next year

XRP vs Bitcoin (BTC USD) 2026 prediction: XRP shows signs of strength and could outperform Bitcoin in 2026. Analysts predict XRP will lead major

Modi government brought peace to J&K, NE, Naxal-hit areas: Home minister

Home minister Amit Shah declared India has conquered long-standing security threats under the Modi government, highlighting peace in regions prev

Overturned vehicle shows smuggled betel nut; fears of price crash return

From Our Correspondent SONGSAK (EGH), Dec 30: An overturned vehicle allegedly carrying betel nut smuggled through Bangladesh has revived memories

Discovery of a million more potential Epstein documents delays further releases

Releases so far have contained extensive redactions, angering some Republicans and doing little to defuse a scandal threatening the party ahead o

Engs problems compound as Archer out of last 2 Tests

Melbourne, Dec 24: Bowler Jofra Archer will not play in the remaining two Ashes Tests due to a left side strain, a team official said Wednesday,

ECB official investigates drinking by players on Ashes tour as Duckett video emerges

Melbourne, Dec 24: Englands managing director of mens cricket Rob Key says he will investigate the drinking habits of the England team following

Arsenal edge Palace on penalties to reach League Cup semifinals

London, Dec 24: Arsenal will face Chelsea in the English League Cup semifinals after beating Crystal Palace 8-7 on penalties following a 1-1 draw

Guv visits city churches to extend Christmas wishes

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 24: In the run-up to Christmas, Governor CH Vijayashankar visited several churches in Shillong to offer prayers and

Senegal win Africa Cup opener, Nigeria plod past Tanzania 2-1

TANGIER (Morocco), Dec 24: The contrast could hardly be greater. Nicolas Jackson scored twice and Senegal started its Africa Cup of Nations title

Ashwini Vaishnaw: Rahul Gandhi's praise for Karnataka jobs affirms Make in India success

Rahul Gandhi's praise for Karnataka's job creation, particularly Foxconn's hiring surge, has drawn a response from Union Minister Ashwini Vaishna

Political parties for people-centric politics, equity over power, excess

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 24: As Christmas approaches, political parties in Meghalaya have used the season to urge a return to people-centric

Fernandes set to miss Man United game against Newcastle

Manchester, Dec 24: Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim appeared optimistic about the injuries to Bruno Fernandes and Kobbie Mainoo though he

Kesineni Sivanath Launches Skill Training Programme For SHG Women

A three-day training programme on termite, cockroach and mosquito control concluded on Wednesday at the MPs office, where 50 SHG women were award

Chelsea boosted by return of Delap, Estevao ahead of Villa test

London, Dec 24: Chelsea will be boosted by the return of Liam Delap and Estevao when high-flying Aston Villa visits Stamford Bridge in the Premie

T.N. Police Hackathon 2025 heldin Chennai

PM Modi to hold 3-day meet with chief secretaries, ease of business key agenda

Prime Minister Modi is convening a three-day summit with chief secretaries in Delhi to accelerate deregulation and enhance ease of business. The

US vs Europe explodes over online censorship: Trump slaps visa bans; EU threatens major retaliation

NZ Tour of India: Spinner Lennox earns maiden call-up, Williamson to skip ODI series

Kane Williamson is unavailable for ODI selection due to his commitments in the SA20 league

Divorce Notice Drives Man to Suicide in Ghatkesar

The couple later shifted to a rented house at Keesara and elders from both families attempted mediation. Police said the woman eventually sought

Rs 1,425-Cr Smart Vending Project to Reshape Vizag Streets

Additional Commissioner P.M. Satyaveni, along with South Constituency MLA Vamsi Krishna Srinivas Yadav, held meetings with beneficiaries at the G

Is Steam down? Thousands report widespread server outage

Steam, the popular gaming platform operated by Valve, encountered a widespread outage on Wednesday, December 25, 2025, leaving thousands of users

Bitcoin price fell $40,000 from all-time high: Why new whale panic is behind the 32% crypto crash and what's BTC USD year-end target

Bitcoin price (BTC USD) crash reason 2025: Bitcoin experienced a sharp $40,000 decline from its October peak, with new large investors who bought

Quote of the day by Franklin D. Roosevelt: 'Remember, remember always, that all of us, and you and I especially, are descended from immigrants and revolutionists'

Quote of the day by Franklin D. Roosevelt highlights shared roots of immigrants and revolutionists. The quote connects history with leadership. T

Multiple issues discussed, in Brahmin MLAs get-together

The meeting was attended by roughly 35 MLAs and MLCs hailing from the Brahmin community

Teens body found in Munak Canal; 2 arrested

Anu Garg becomes Odishas first woman Chief Secretary

Garg has been elevated to top post with incumbent Manoj Ahuja retiring on December 31, 2025

Uproar as Hindu group allegedly recited Hanuman Chalisa outside Bareilly church before Christmas

The Congress alleged that the right wing groups are intentionally trying to undermine religious freedom of minority communities

Unnao rape case: Relocate me to Congress-led state, says survivor

Unnao rape survivor and her mother met Rahul and Sonia Gandhi seeking help in their legal battle against convicted attacker Kuldeep Sengar, who r

Union Cabinet clears 3 new metro stretches; network to cross 400 km

Expansion to include 13 new stations; project to be completed within 3 yearsat estimated cost of over 12,000 cr.; PM calls it an infrastructure b

Is there an Epstein's Naughty List? Here's complete truth and all about Trump Naughty List video and Jeffrey Epstein files release

Is there an Epstein's Naughty List? The question surfaced after the White House shared a video of Donald Trump reading a so-called naughty list.

Bruce Willis' wife Emma Heming shares heartbreaking FTD holiday updatehere's how she navigates the holidays with his diagnosis

Emma Heming, wife of actor Bruce Willis, opens up about the challenges of the holiday season. Willis battles frontotemporal dementia. Heming deta

Mumbai Will Get Marathi Mayor: Raj Thackeray

The formal announcement of the alliance was made by Raj Thackeray. Maharashtra was waiting for this moment. I officially declare that Shiv Sena a

Ban on entry of trucks lifted as citys air quality improves

Red Fort blast case: court extends judicial custody of seven till Jan. 8

Pennsylvania nursing home explosion kills 2, firefighters & rescue teams show unprecedented heroism

HC orders action against illegal cafes, restaurants in Majnu ka Tila

Schools to form fee fixation committees by Jan. 10: Sood

Pune company's Delhi-Mumbai express-way contract may be axed over delays

The National Highways Authority of India has issued a final notice to Roadways Solutions India Infra Ltd (RSIL) for termination over severe delay

Pat Finn, star of The Middle and Seinfeld, dies at 60 after a private battle with bladder cancer

Pat Finn, the actor and comedian recognized for playing Bill Norwood in The Middle and Joe Mayo in Seinfeld, has passed away at 60 after a battle