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Vladimir Putin: The tsar who thrives in chaos

One popular anecdote about Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin oft-repeated by Russia-obsessed foreign commentators trying to analyse the mindset of the

Centre caps airline fares, wields whip amid IndiGo chaos

NEW DELHI: The Ministry of Civil Aviation on Saturday stepped in to address the greed of some airlines exploiting the IndiGo mess as fares went b

DGCA issues show cause notice to IndiGo CEO on flight disruptions

New Delhi: Aviation watchdog DGCA on Saturday issued a show cause notice to IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers seeking an explanation for the massive fligh

From Stallone to George Strait: Trump awards medals to Kennedy Center honorees at White House

Kremlin welcomes end to direct threat label in U.S. national security strategy: report

Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told the state-run TASS news agency the updated document dropped language describing Russia as a direct threat

Women, tourists among 23 dead after cylinder blast sparks fire at Goa nightclub

At least 23 people were killed in a blaze at a nightclub in North Goa following a cylinder blast late on Saturday night. Most of the victims were

Fire at Birch by Romeo Lane in Goa kills 25: How a cylinder blast sparked the deadly inferno and left staffers trapped and suffocated

At least 25 people were killed after a major fire broke out at a restaurant-cum-club in Arpora on Sunday. The fire broke out at Birch by Romeo La

Telangana HC upholds cancellation of ST certificates issued to Lambadi family from Maha

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court has upheld the decision to cancel Scheduled Tribe (ST) caste certificates issued to a Lambadi family that mig

UP Teacher On Poll Duty Dies Of Brain Haemorrhage, Family Blames 'Pressure'

A 58-year-old biology teacher deployed as a booth level officer (BLO) for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise died at his Nehru Nagar r

Not Unconstitutional: Suspended Trinamool MLA Lays 'Babri Mosque' Foundation

Humayun Kabir's event at Bengal's Murshidabad was deliberately timed for December 6, the anniversary of the 1992 Babri Masjid demolition in Ayodh

Pudding is like Bandra, how can you not love it?

Put your hands together for the cheeriest gift of the season the inaugural edition of Pudding, an anthology uniquely mirroring the suburb we all

IndiGo Crisis: Govt sets deadline for refund clearance, passengers to receive full refund by...

IndiGo's operations throughout India faced significant disruptions on December 6. Over 400 flights were canceled, leaving thousands of passengers

Hugh Grant jokes Im half-Indian, says dad was born here

Grant also recalled his first visit to India in 1988 when he came to shoot for La Nuit Bengali (The Bengali Night) in Kolkata, then Calcutta

View: India, revise the nuclear doctrine

India's 22-year-old nuclear doctrine, based on 'no first use' and 'credible minimum deterrence', faces urgent re-evaluation. With aggressive neig

Theres something in the Mumbai air

Even as doctors speak out about rising air pollution levels in Maharashtras capital city and environmental activists cry hoarse about political a

New road to Kabul: India balances commerce, strategy and Afghan voices

India's strategic outreach to the Taliban regime is fostering renewed trade ties, particularly for Afghan traders like Mushtaq Karim in Delhi. De

Woman left to freeze near peak of Austrias highest mountain identified as prosecutors charge boyfriend with negligent homicide

An inexperienced climber, Kerstin Gurtner, tragically froze to death near the summit of Austria's Grossglockner after her experienced boyfriend,

Australia activates disaster relief for wildfire-hit New South Wales State

More than 60 wildfires were burning in New South Wales on Sunday (December 7); no loss of lives so far

Trump can use force as he sees fit, Hegseth says on alleged cartel boat strikes

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth defended recent military strikes on drug cartel-linked boats, asserting President Trump's authority to act decisive

Goa night club fire LIVE: 23 killed in major blaze due to cylinder blast; CM orders inquiry

Most of the dead were the clubs kitchen workers, and included three women, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said

Pete Hegseth backs follow-up strike on suspected drug vessel: 'Would have made the same call'

Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS sent by advanced civilizations to 'seed' life on Earth? Harvard scientist's big claim

Harvard scientist Avi Loeb has claimed that interstellar objects like 3I/ATLAS have been sent by advanced civilizations to 'seed' life on Earth.

Ashes Test series; Australia skipper Pat Cummins good to go for Adelaide Test

The 32-year-old pace spearhead has not played since picking up the issue against the West Indies mid-year.

IndiGo flight status: As disruption enters 6th Day, 1500 flights planned; what to expect today?

As the government began to take regulatory action after the massive IndiGo fiasco that left thousands of passengers in the lurch, the airline sai

PM Modi Expresses Grief Over Goa Nightclub Fire Tragedy

Spoke to Goa CM Dr. Pramod Sawant Ji about the situation. The State Government is providing all possible assistance to those affected, PM said

Telangana Rising: Nobel laureates Abhijit Banerjee, Kailash Satyarthi to address summit

Hyderabad: Nobel laureates Abhijit Banerjee and Kailash Satyarthi, Trump Media and Technology Group Director Eric Swider, are among the speakers

Goa Nightclub Explosion: 23 killed in massive cylinder blast in Arpora's nightclub, PM Modi offers condolences

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep grief over the fire mishap in Arpora, calling the incident deeply saddening and conveying his support

PM Modi expresses grief over Arpora fire tragedy in Goa

A devastating fire at a restaurant-cum-club in Arpora, Goa, claimed 23 lives, prompting Prime Minister Modi to express deep sorrow and offer supp

Shakespeare Millennium Club conducts free health camp at Annai Velankanni Church

Fire at Goa nightclub caused by cylinder blast kills 23 staffers

Panaji: At least 23 staff members of a nightclub in North Goas Arpora village died in a fire late on Saturday night, a senior official said. Goa

Magnitude-7.0 Earthquake Hits Alaska-Canada Border

Alison Bird, a seismologist with Natural Resources Canada, said the part of Yukon most affected by the temblor is mountainous and has few people

Salt to remove the Evil Eye

As in many parts of the world, salt in India is used as a weapon against envy, malice, and invisible forces

Boeing, Boeing, Gone

But no one returned, to clean up, fuel up or anything not that day, or the next day, not for a week or a month or a year.

Chinese jets directed fire-control radar at Japanese aircraft in rare, highly threatening standoff

Chinese fighter jets directed fire-control radar at Japanese aircraft near Okinawa, an act Japan's defense minister called dangerous. This escala

Good news for Uttar Pradesh residents: 112 KM elevated highway to be constructed, reducing travel time from Kanpur to Delhi and Mumbai; Check here to know details

The highway will be directly connected to the Bundelkhand Expressway, which will also link it to Delhi, making travel easier and faster. The proj

Real classy with old world humility!

Joe Roots ton in Australia in his 30thinnings was a master class on how to tackle excessive bounce. His calm, cool method showed how those who sa

Morning Digest: 23 killed in Goas Arpora nightclub fire; MetLife Stadium set to host the World Cup final as FIFA announces complete schedule, and more

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

DGCA Issues Show Cause Notice to IndiGo CEO Over Flight Disruptions

In the notices sent to Elbers and Porqueras, the regulator said the large-scale operational failures indicate significant lapses in planning, ove

Goa Nightclub Fire: CM Pramod Sawant Orders Inquiry

Those found responsible will face the most stringent action under the law any negligence will be dealt with firmly, CM Sawant said

IndiGo fiasco: Body of Tripura med student who died in UP stuck in Delhi

Goa nightclub fire kills 23; CM Pramod Sawant orders enquiry, promises strict action

Mad rush for private jets amid chaos created by IndiGo flight disruptions

23 Killed In Goa Club Fire, Gas Cylinder Explosion Suspected

A devastating fire ripped through the popular nightclub Birch by Romeo Lane late last night in Arpora, North Goa, resulting in the death of 23 pe

Trump's Immigration Crackdown: White House tightens work permits, vetting process under 'America First' framework

In a post on X, the White House wrote, AMERICA FIRST.It added, President Trump is cracking down on work permits and tightening the vetting proces

Goa MLA Michael Lobo calls for safety audit of all clubs in state after Arpora fire kills 23

A devastating fire in Arpora, Goa, claimed 23 lives, prompting BJP MLA Michael Lobo to demand a safety audit of all clubs. Chief Minister Pramod

23 Killed in Goa Nightclub Fire After Cylinder Blast

Firefighters and police teams rushed to the spot immediately and were engaged in rescue efforts through the night

Shrinking space for the Humanities

A better understanding of the complementarity of science and Humanities will be essential for a functional and progressive society

23 dead in midnight blaze at Goa club; three women among victims

A devastating cylinder blast at a North Goa nightclub late Saturday night claimed at least 23 lives, primarily kitchen workers. Chief Minister Pr

Joy for 1 family, agony for another: Sunali back, cousin Sweety still trapped in Bangladesh

Mumbai: After 8 years in jail, man acquitted in Pocso case over scanty evidence

A 56-year-old driver, jailed for eight years, has been acquitted of sexual assault charges. The Pocso court found the prosecution failed to prove

Metrowater hikes tanker tariffs; removes daily cap on complexes

Officials say price has been revised after six years to offset growing production costand higher rates quoted by tankers that operate on contract

How India Incs top leaders are dealing with the emotional toll of retirement

The emotional toll of retirement can be severe. One private-sector CEO revived a collapsing industrial company by identifying an entirely new bus

Southern Railway to operate special trains, add AC coaches due to flight cancellations

Special trains include the Nagercoil to Tambaram superfast (December 7) and the Tambaram-Nagercoil superfast (December 8).

Kane scores hat-trick as Bayern extends Bundesliga lead to 11 points

The England captain took his goal tally for Bayern Munich this season to 28 and the defending champions extended their lead to 11 points after th

V-Mart unveils hottest, must-have Jackets starting at just Rs 499

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 6: To welcome the winter season with a massive style, V-Mart, Indias leading value retail brand today launched

Amit shares expertise in NASSCOM-DSCI AISS Summit

Excelsior Correspondent New Delhi/Jammu, Dec 6: Amit Sharma Director Census Operations (DCO) & Director Citizen Registration (DCR), Government of

Patanjali Yogpeeth inks MoU with Govt of Russia

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Dec 6: A significant Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed in Delhi between the Patanjali Group and the

Massive fire at Arpora nightclub claims lives of twenty three people, inquiry ordered

Hasinas stay in India is her personal decision: Jaishankar

In a recent statement, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted that Sheikh Hasina's visit to India is a personal decision shaped by la

Mynas curse

Vishal Sharma A myna sat on a tree gripping an insect in its beak. Its black brown eyes surrounded by an array of silver spots scanned the surrou

When will she be Safe?

Dr Daisy Parihar daisy.parihar@gmail.com Many candles wept in silence, their flames dim with pain, Many slogans rose in anger, yet the world move

Glowing Urdu Poetry

O.P Sharma opsharmajournalist@gmail.com Name of Books : Dhoop Chhaonand Mein Tanhayee Mein Sochta Hoon. Author : Dr. Jitendra Udhampuri Publisher

Starc torments England with bat and ball as Australia eye another win

ASHES | TEST 2 0F 5 Brisbane, Dec 6: Mitchell Starc has been menacing England with the ball in this Ashes series. Now hes doing damage with the b

The price of breathing

When people see neighbours lighting crackers or farmers burning stubble without consequences, compliance collapses

Home Guards & Civil Defence celebrate 63rd Raising Day

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 6: The 63rd Annual Raising Day of Home Guards & Civil Defence was celebrated at SDRF 2nd Battalion Head

CS leads inter-departmental drive to unlock MAP sector potential in J&K

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 6: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today chaired a joint meeting of the Forest and Agriculture Production Departm

Abhishek first Indian to hit 100 T20 sixes

Hyderabad, Dec 6: Abhishek Sharma added another milestone to his breakout year in T20 cricket, becoming the first Indian batter to smash more tha

Police to organise marathon in Rajouri today

Excelsior Sports Correspondent RAJOURI, Dec 6: Rajouri Police is set to organize a marathon tomorrow to promote the messages Run for Unity and Ru

DDC Chairpersons, others call on LG

Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, Dec 6: A delegation of District Development Council Chairpersons called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, today

Three-day National Conference on Applied Physical Sciences concludes at JU

Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, Dec 6: The National Conference on Advances in Applied Physical Sciences (NCAAPS-2025), organized by Department of

10th standard student ends life by hanging

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 6: A tenth standard student apparently ended her life by hanging at her residence at Nanak Nagar area of the d

KCPS celebrates Nimble Feet Fitness Fest

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 6: KC Public Schools Junior Wing celebrated its annual Nimble Feet Fitness Fest 2025 at Junior School ground,

Rohit Sharma joins Indias 20,000-run club

Visakhapatnam, Dec 6: Rohit Sharma etched his name deeper into Indian crickets legacy on Saturday, becoming only the fourth Indian to surpass 20,

Truck hits car leaving 3 members of same family injured

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Dec 6: Three family members were injured here today after the car they were travelling in was hit by a truck at

JP World School holds Annual Sports Day ZENITH

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 6: JP World School, Jammu, celebrated its much-awaited Annual Sports Day ZENITH with tremendous enthusi

Gilchrist calls Popes batting reckless

Brisbane, Dec 6: Former Australia wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist has taken a sharp swipe at England No. 3 Ollie Pope, labelling his batting approach

Cummins confident of return for Third Ashes Test

Brisbane, Dec 6: Australia captain Pat Cummins says he is on track for a full return in the third Ashes Test in Adelaide, expressing confidence t

Hayden criticises Archer for bringing a pillow to Gabba

Brisbane, Dec 6: Former Australian opener Matthew Hayden has taken aim at England fast bowler Jofra Archer for what he described as a shocking lo

Players of Malaysia and Switzerland vie for the ball during the FIH Hockey Mens Junior World Cup 2025

Players of Malaysia and Switzerland vie for the ball during the FIH Hockey Mens Junior World Cup 2025, at Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in C

Gen Zs future of work is purposeful, digital and flexible

As Generation Z those born between 1997 and 2012 enters the workforce in growing numbers, Canadian employers are encountering a cohort whose ex

How the internet became enshittified and how we might be able to deshittify it

Remember when Twitter used to be good? I reckon it peaked somewhere around the first COVID lockdowns. In those days, there was a running gag on t

New Era of Indo-Russian Ties

The 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit in New Delhi was far more than a diplomatic routine. It was a reaffirmation of a time-tested friendship that

Why Hindu Mythology Preserves a Spectrum of Divine Beings

Prof Suresh Chander suresh.chander@gmail.com Hindu mythology stands out among the worlds major religious traditions for its extraordinary plurali

Dr Hedgewar played great role in Indias freedom struggle: Hosbale

Recalls 100 years journey of RSS Avtar Bhat JAMMU, Dec. 6: Refuting the oft repeated claims of critics that founder and first Sarsangchalak of Ra

18 flights cancelled at Srinagar, 4 at Jammu Airport; 11 delayed

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR/JAMMU, Dec 6: Flight operations in Jammu and Kashmir were severely affected today as a total of 18 flights-inclu

LG says file received on Dec 2, returned same day; no further response from Govt

Age relaxation issue in CCE *Query was raised on feasibility of exam by changing eligibility criteria Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Dec 6: Lieutenant Gov

Prelims to be held as scheduled today

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 6: Amid row, the Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) this evening declared that Combined Compe

Homegrown terrorism never truly disappeared: Omar

Constitutional changes not going to end terror *INDIA bloc on life support, may wheel into ICU Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 6: Chief Minist

DC Kishtwar reviews progress of works under District CAPEX Budget 2025-26

KISHTWAR, Dec 6: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kishtwar Pankaj Kumar Sharma today chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the progress of dev

Javid Ahmad Dar inaugurates key Eco-Tourism, development projects in Baramulla

BARAMULLA, Dec 6: In a major push towards strengthening eco-tourism and boosting employment opportunities in Jammu & Kashmir, Minister for Agricu