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Attacks on Christians contradict PM's message of harmony, visit to church: Gehlot

Symbolic gestures would not be enough, and strict legal action was required against those spreading hatred, says Congress leader Ashok Gehlot

Four arrested for pre-Christmas vandalism in Assam school

Miscreants who vandalised the school have been arrested. They entered the premises unlawfully, says a senior police official

New storm hitting waterlogged Southern California could cause more flooding and mudslides

Residents around wildfire burn scar zones from the Airport Fire in Orange County were under evacuation orders.

Gold, silver prices today, December 26: Check city-wise rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata and more

On December 26, 2025, gold prices in India range from Rs 13,946 per 1 gram for 24K gold and Rs 12,766 per 1 gram for 22K gold. Silver is priced a

When ESOPs turn real: what the Unacademy moment means for startups

More than one companys decision, the Unacademy episode is a sectoral stress test highlighting the need for more specific ESOP frameworks, transpa

Women Lover Arrested For Killing Husband

Affair led to suffocation murder of government school teacher, say police

North Korea's Kim orders more missile production in 2026

The missile and shell production sector is of paramount importance in bolstering up the war deterrent, says North Korean leader Kim Jong Un

TGGDA Flags Salary Delays For TVVP Doctors, Seeks Bill To Bring Body Under DSHS

Doctors seek legislation to ensure timely pay under TVVP system

Just five DNA letters flip chromatin from fluid to solid-like state

New research has found that the way the genome is organised can arise from chromatins own physics, without needing extra instructions; by slightl

Narayana Starts Raft Foundation For High Court Building in Amaravati

High Court construction begins, boosting Amaravati capital revival drive

Trump says US struck Islamic State targets in Nigeria after group targeted Christians

Last month, Trump said he had ordered the Pentagon to begin planning for potential military action in Nigeria following the claims of Christian p

Nimmala Takes To Farming During Festive Break

Minister joins rabi farming, stressing leaders must understand farmers hardships

Hundred years: Prohibition for Madras

200 KG Meat, Liquor Seized At Srisailam Entry

Temple authorities seized around 200 kg of meat and prohibited liquor during security checks at the Srisailam toll gate in Nandyal district on Th

VHP, Bajrang Dal Activists Arrested For Christmas Vandalism In Assam

Four persons associated with the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal were arrested on Thursday for vandalising decorative items used for

Vajpayee birth anniversary celebrated across Godavari districts

BJP leaders and activists observed the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee across the erstwhile Godavari districts on

U.S. launches strike against Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria

The U.S. military's Africa Command said on X the strike was conducted at the request of Nigerian authorities and killed multiple ISIS militants

Goal to aspire for

US Launches Strikes Against ISIS Terrorists In Nigeria: Trump

The United States carried out airstrikes against Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria, US President Donald Trump said on Thursday, claimi

The 2025 Reforms in full swing under Narendra Modi

2025 will be remembered as the year India consciously chose to think bigger, move faster, and reform deeper. Under PM Modi, it became a defining

Redevelopment of railway stations under ABSS project progressing fast

Round 3, Pre-Quarterfinal matches held

29th Inter-District JKUT Billiards & Snooker Cship Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 25: The 29th Inter-District JKUT Billiards and Snook

Amid US-India trade talks ,Vinay Kwatra meets Sergio Gor at Trumps Mar-a-Lago home

NEW YORK, Dec 25: Indias Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, held detailed discussions with Sergio Gor, the US Ambassador-design

Rahuls Vote Chor, Gaddi Chhod rally

Anil Anand a.anil.anand@gmail.com Delhis Ramlila Maidan! It might not be the biggest of the grounds in India presently, but it is the beacon of h

Fifty years: Chinese oil for U.S.: deal in the offing

Bangladesh Violence A threat to regional peace

Satish Singh Manhas manhas444@gmail.com Bangladesh a nation born out of a bloody struggle against Pakistan in 1971 is once again in the throes

Bhaderwah Beopar Mandal meets MLA, raises demands

Excelsior Correspondent BHADERWAH, Dec 25: A deputation of Bhaderwah Beopar Mandal (BBM) led by its president, Naseer Mehboob here today met MLA

All-new Tata Sierra launched at AM TATA Jammu

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 25: All-new Tata Sierra was launched at AM TATA Jammu today, marking the return of one of Indias most iconic S

1 Killed, 5 Injured After Helium Balloon Cylinder Explodes In Mysuru: Cops

One person was killed, and five others were injured when a helium gas cylinder, used to fill balloons, exploded in Karnataka's Mysuru on Thursday

PM Modi: Freed country from tendency to link all good works with one family

Prime Minister Modi, inaugurating a memorial in Lucknow, criticized past governments for glorifying a single family and neglecting national heroe

Vandals target Christmas decorations at Assam school, mob attacks mall in Raipur

Right-wing vandals disrupted Christmas celebrations in Assam and Chhattisgarh on Christmas Day. In Assam, four activists were arrested for smashi

Jammu hosts Cluster Level Sports Meet under Sansad Khel Mahotsav

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 25: MY Bharat, Jammu, under the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports organised a Cluster Level Sports Mee

Martyred JCO cremated with full military honours

Excelsior Correspondent REASI, Dec 25: A Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) of the Army, who was killed in a firing incident in Samba district, wa

Madhavaram, Manali lakes to get boating facility by Pongal

TTDC has completed the feasibility study to introduce boating services, and has conducted trialsto determine whether the waterbodies have enough

BJP remembers Vajpayee, pays heartfelt tribute on his 101st Jayanti across J&K

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 25: Jammu & Kashmir Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), led by its senior leaders, remembered and paid heartfelt tri

LG pays tribute to socialist leader Babu Markandeya Singh

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 25: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today paid tribute to Babu Markandeya Singh, a well-known socialist leader

Christmas celebrated with religious fervor, fanfare across J&K; people pray for peace, prosperity

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU/SRINAGAR, Dec 25: Christmas was celebrated across J&K UT with much fervor and fanfare today with all churches fully

J&K Para Judokas bag 35 medals, win two overall trophies

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 25: Jammu and Kashmirs visually impaired Para Judokas delivered a historic and record-breaking performa

J&K UT Yoga team departs for National Cship

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 25: The Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory Yoga team departed today for Ranchi, Jharkhand, to compete in

I&FC land donors call on Jal Shakti Minister

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 25: A delegation of land donors associated with the Irrigation & Flood Control (I&FC) Department, Jammu, today

RCC storms into KPL Gurgaon finals

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 25: Skipper Heena Bhat, along with Ayushi, Sania, Romani and Anjana, led Rainawari Cricket Club (RCC) t

Newspaper reading now a must for students in UP government schools

Uttar Pradesh schools will now make newspaper reading compulsory for students. A 10-minute slot during morning assembly will be dedicated to read

Balaji is core member of team, can be considered for next tie: Rajpal

Rajpal explained that the choice was influenced by the need for a deuce-court specialist in the doubles pairing

Tightening the opium belt in Madhya Pradesh

The Madhya Pradesh High Courts remark that a case against an 18-year-old man, arrested for illegal opium possession, was rather suspicious, led t

HC Guidelines For Listing Properties As Prohibited

The judge was ruling on a petition challenging the Karimnagar district collectors orders cancelling the registration of 453 registered documents

Jeev wins in Colombo; Pukhraj claims IGPL Order of Merit, gets entry to International Series

As Jeev won his maiden IGPL title, Pukhraj Singh Gill, despite finishing T-12th, won the IGPL Order of Merit by a razor thin margin over Aman Raj

Video : Thailand Bulldozes Hindu Deity Statue In Cambodia

India has condemned the demolition of a Hindu deity statue in Cambodia after visuals showed a Lord Vishnu statue being destroyed in a disputed bo

Odisha: Labelled Bangladeshi, youth lynched in Sambalpur, claim kin; police cite monetary dispute as reason

A 20-year-old Bengali mason, working in Odisha for the first time, was tragically beaten to death by a mob. While his family claims he was falsel

1 Killed, 5 Injured After Helium Balloon Cylinder Explodes Mysuru: Cops

One person was killed, and five others were injured when a helium gas cylinder, used to fill balloons, exploded in Karnataka's Mysuru on Thursday

IAS Officers Reshuffle: Haritha Is New TGPSC Secretary

Garima Agrawal (2019 batch), additional collector (local bodies), Rajanna Sircilla, was directed to continue to hold full additional charge (FAC)

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

Chelsea is fourth in the league, trailing third-placed Villa by seven points

Colonel assault case: CBI drops murder bid charge; SIT accused of 'shielding' policemen

CBI has filed a chargesheet against four Punjab Police personnel, naming Inspector Ronnie Singh as the prime accused in the assault on Colonel Pu

Mirwaiz Farooq Removes 'Hurriyat Chairman' Designation From Social Media

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, the chief cleric and a moderate separatist voice in the Kashmir Valley, on Thursday evening removed his designation as 'Chai

GHMC To Turn Hi-Tech For Enhanced Services

The primary purpose of this initiative is to build a high-performance digital app that acts as the core operational tool for field teams conducti

Bonala Dancer Dies After Fall During Jathara In Razole

According to Razole sub-inspector B. Rajesh Kumar, the girl was part of a 12-member troupe that had arrived in the village to perform during godd

IIT-Kanpur survey to assess extent of sand mining was illegal, says T.N. govt.

ED had tasked the institute to assess the quantum of sand mined at 28 permitted sites during October-November 2023

Officials Are Making Arrangements To Take Up Works Under The VB-G Ram G Scheme From December 26 To 31.

The central government renamed the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme and changed the norms of the scheme. Especially work

Odisha: Maoist commander Ganesh, 3 others killed in encounter

Naxal carried a Rs 1.1 crore bounty on his head

A 22-Year-Old Man With Telugu Origins Arrested In The United States For Arson At A Place Of Worship In Texas

Lella was arrested by the Collin county police in Texas for threatening to set fire to a place of worship, with reports stating that he threatene

'Had to go for namaz to next village': Around 55km from Chandigarh, Sikh woman donates land for mosque; Hindus give money

In a heartwarming display of unity, a 75-year-old Sikh woman in Punjab's Jakhwali village donated land for a new mosque. Sikh and Hindu families

Karnataka bus fire: Another driver's quick decision saved 43 lives

A horrific accident occurred in Chitradurga, Karnataka, when a container truck jumped the median and collided with a sleeper bus. The bus driver,

Centre Approves Rs 6.5 Crore Khelo India Synthetic Track For Jammikunta

The project includes a 400-metre, four-lane synthetic track built to World Athletics standards at the Government Degree College grounds within Ja

Jammikunta Gets Rs.6.5 Cr Track

Union minister Sanjay expressed his happiness over the approval, stating that the facility would be a major boost for local talent.

Navi Mumbai airport takes off with 48 flights, 4k passengers

Navi Mumbai International Airport officially opened its doors with the arrival of IndiGo flight 6E460 from Bengaluru. The new gateway handled 48

BTC price prediction alert: Why $23 billion Bitcoin options expiry could trigger major BTC USD volatility tomorrow

Bitcoin BTC USD price prediction December 26: Bitcoin's market is focused on a massive options expiry on December 26. This event, the largest on

Karnataka bus tragedy: 5-year-old girl among 6 dead in fire; 28 injured

A horrific highway collision in Karnataka claimed six lives, including a child, and left 28 injured after a truck veered onto the wrong side, str

Is Netflix down? NFL fans report streaming issues during Christmas day game

Several NFL fans reported issues streaming Netflix during the Washington Commanders vs. Dallas Cowboys game on Christmas Day. Downdetector logged

Hyderabad airport receives bomb threat for Riyadh-bound Flynas flight; lands safely

Earlier on December 6, two international flights had received bomb threat emails at the Hyderabad airport. The threats were sent to the customer

JNUTA demands reinstatement of Jamia professor suspended over question on atrocities against Muslims

2 arrested in attempt to murder case over exchange of fire

Delhi govt. opens Atal Canteens on Vajpayees birth anniversary

45 canteens start operations, 55 more to open within 20 days,labourers and slum dwellers to get a full meal for 5, says CM; Education Minister di

Hosabale Praises Works Of BMS, Opens Office

The trade union had emerged as the number one organisation in the world through sincere struggles and sacrifices for the working class, he said w

RSS Sarkaryavah Hosabale Hails BMS' Ideological Commitment And Sacrifice-Driven Rise To Global Labour Leadership At New Office Inauguration

The trade union had emerged as the number one organisation in the world through sincere struggles and sacrifices for the working class, he said w

L-G names DDA park after Atal Bihari Vajpayee

Govt. doles out educational tablets to 240 meritorious students

Ranjan Named Head of HMDA Metro Area

Ranjan will continue to hold FAC of the posts of special chief secretary, youth, tourism, culture and sports, and director of archaeology.

Prayers & a message as PM Modi joins Christmas service

Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended a Christmas service, emphasizing love and compassion, as the BJP intensifies its outreach to the Christian

Its Official: GHMC is Now Indias Biggest Civic Body

The erstwhile GHMC was spread across 650 square kilometres with six zones, 30 circles and 150 wards.

Vizag To Usher In New Year 2026 With Beach Parties, Indoor And Outdoor Galas

Novotel Visakhapatnam is hosting Vintage Presents: New Year Gala 2026, featuring singer Sameera Bharadwaj. A Square Gokarting is organising Adven

Doc loses bid for PG med seat

The panel was dealing with a writ plea filed by Dr V. Pravalika who completed her MBBS from ESIC Medical College, Sanathnagar, Hyderabad, after s

BJP Leaders Pay Tribute on Atals 101st Birth Anniversary

Kishan Reddy hailed Vajpayee as an intellectual, poet, and administrator who addressed the UN in Hindi, India's principal language.

DC Edit | New Elected Dhaka Govt Must For India Ties' Reset

Attacks on Hindus leading to insecurity among the minorities not seen since Sheikh Hasina Wazed flew into exile in India in August 2024, targetin

Oswal's Digital Arrest: ED Recovers Rs 5.24 Cr of Rs 7 Cr Stolen

ED searched 11 locations across five states in connection with the anti-money laundering case.

Quote of the day by Michael Jordan: 'Some people want it to happen, some wish it...'

Quote of the day by Michael Jordan shares a clear message on action and effort. The quote reflects his career path, achievements, and decisions.

16-Year-Old Girl Found Dead In Maharashtra Government School Hostel

A 16-year-old girl allegedly committed suicide at a government-run ashram' (residential) school in Murbad tehsil of the district on Thursday, pol

Water Supply to Hit in Many Parts on December 27, 28

Water supply will be restored after the completion of the repairs, the board said.

Dilip Cherian | Gujarat Babus Get A Message And A Deadline

On paper, this looks like routine governance, review meetings, status reports, and coordination memos. In reality, it signals something deeper: a

Mob kills minority Hindu man, interim government blames terror activities by victim

The deceased, identified as Amrit Mondal, had allegedly formed a criminal gang and was involved in extortion and other criminal activities

Supercomputers reveal the truth about what happens near a Black Hole

Supercomputers black hole research: New simulations offer unprecedented detail on how black holes consume and eject matter. Researchers used supe

Dream Big: Timothe Chalamet honors Susan Boyle with Marty Supreme jacket

Timothe Chalamet has honored Susan Boyle by gifting her a Marty Supreme jacket, celebrating her remarkable rise after Britains Got Talent. Boyle