Bangladesh Election Commission bars deposed PM Hasina from voting

National identity (NID) card of Hasinas younger sister Sheikh Rehana, son Sajeeb Wazed Joy and daughter Saima Wazed Putul have also been locked o

ABC suspends Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show indefinitely over his remarks about Charlie Kirk's death

Mr. Kimmel's comments about Kirk's death are offensive and insensitive at a critical time in our national political discourse, said Andrew Alford

Morning Digest: EU-India partnership set for upgrade; Delhi court refuses urgent hearing on Adani gag order, and more

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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia ink mutual defence pact

Riyadh: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia on Wednesday signed a defence pact under which any aggression against either country shall be considered as an

Circus Continues: Pakistan's Act Latest Twist In Asia Cup Of Hollow Nationalism

In an Asia Cup which has lost its cricketing glory to chest-thumping patriotism, Pakistan pulled off a dramatic move

Islamic prayer timings in US: Check Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha time on September 18 in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, Phoenix

Islamic prayer timings, structured around daily astronomical events, guide Muslims in their spiritual practice. Five daily prayers - Fajr, Dhuhr,

BJP launches blood donation drive across J&K on PMs birthday

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Sept 17: BJP today launched a massive blood donation campaign in Jammu and Kashmir to mark the birthday of Prime M

J&K Bank holds workshop on eNWR financing to boost agri infrastructure

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Sept 17: J&K Bank today organized a workshop on financing through Electronic Negotiable Warehouse Receipts (eNW

Pakistani Sikh leaders urge India to allow pilgrims for Guru Nanaks death anniversary event

LAHORE, Sep 17: Pakistani Sikh leaders and the Evacuee Trust Property Board on Wednesday urged the Indian government to allow Sikh pilgrims to pa

PM Modis life a symbol of service and dedication, an inspiration for everyone: Om Birla

KOTA (RJ), Sep 17: Lok Sabha Speaker and Kota-Bundi MP Om Birla on Wednesday described Prime Minister Narendra Modis life as a source of inspira

LG virtually inaugurates Bailey bridge on Ramban-Gool road

Symbol of hope, lifeline for around 1.5 lakh people *Distributes fruits to patients at JLNM Hospital Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Sept 17: O

Shaheen takes Pakistan to 146 for 9 despite Junaid, Simranjeet strikes

DUBAI, Sept 17: Pacer Junaid Siddique and Amritsar born left-arm spinner Simranjeet Singh were exceptional in their execution but Pakistans late-

On PMs birthday, Swami Ramdev announces scholarships, free liver treatment

Excelsior Correspondent DELHI, Sept 17: On 75th birthday of PM Narendra Modi, Swami Ramdev of Patanjali Yogpeeth has announced scholarships for m

Meta expected to unveil new smart glasses at Connect event

WASHINGTON, Sep 17: Meta is expected to show off artificial intelligence-powered smart glasses at its Connect developer conference Wednesday as

Govt making every possible effort to fully restore highway: Omar

CM interacts with locals at Thard *Inaugurates Transport Bhawan Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Sept 17: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today vis

Notify Saranda sanctuary or chief secretary will go to jail, SC tells Jharkhand

The Supreme Court has accused the Jharkhand government of contempt for failing to declare Saranda forest as a sanctuary, despite a prior undertak

Maldives media law sparks concern over press freedom

Media activists contend the new legislation gives the regulatory commission sweeping powers, including imposing fines, suspending outlets or bloc

Are book clubs and reading circles the new social scene?

Two migrant workers arrested for killing farm owner

Man held for possessing heads of two spotted deer

Wild elephants are dying like never before in Kerala

Heartfelt bday wishes to Modi

Several whos who from B-town decided to wish Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 75th Birthday using social media. Happy bday captain Superstar A

Assam to host global music icon Post Malone

Assam is set to host global music icon Post Malone in December, in what Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday hailed as a major boost f

ABC pulls Jimmy Kimmel Live indefinitely after Charlie Kirk comments draw federal criticism

Disney's ABC pulled Jimmy Kimmel Live indefinitely after the late-night host's comments about Charlie Kirk's assassination drew criticism from FC

Agencies failed to curb stray dog count: ABC panel member

State ABC Monitoring Committee calls for stricter rules to manage stray dogs, ensuring transparency and accountability in implementation

Two youths arrested for stealing motorcycle

Emissions from power sector down 1% year-on-year in first half of 2025, says study

Bwood stars pay tribute to Robert Redford

Bollywood stars including Anil Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, and Kareena Kapoor Khan have paid heartfelt tributes to Hollywood legend Robert Red

Can life sentences be turned into fixed terms? SC to decide

Godrej Enterprises regroups 14 businesses into three clusters, rules out IPO plans

Mumbai: The 19,000-crore Godrej Enterprises Group (GEG) has reorganised its 14 business verticals into three clustersconsumer-first, nation-first

Early intervention, greater awareness key to reducing the burden of cancer, say experts

The workshop emphasised the importance of awareness and early intervention in cancer care, highlighting the availability of less toxic therapies,

Camp Rock 3 Is finally coming: Heres how Demi Lovato and Jonas Brothers are involved

Disney Channels iconic Camp Rock franchise is coming with Camp Rock 3, officially shooting in Vancouver. The Jonas BrothersJoe, Nick, and Kevinar

Delay in MSME Purchase Policy

One year ago, the J&K Trade Promotion Organisation drafted what was touted as a breakthrough-the J&K Procurement Preference Policy for Micro and

Indian soldiers brought Pak to its knees in blink of an eye: PM

New India doesnt fear any nuclear threats World saw terrorist weeping, recounting plight DHAR (Madhya Pradesh), Sept 17: Prime Minister Narendra

Operation against terrorists not suspended due to anyones intervention: Rajnath

India capable of directly confronting enemies HYDERABAD, Sept 17:Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday virtually rejected US President Dona

Modi pushed terrorists, sponsors to wall: LG

Terrorism, naxalism threats to nations development Fayaz Bukhari SRINAGAR, Sept 17: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today said that during the pa

GST reforms to inject Rs 2 lakh cr into economy: FM

VISAKHAPATNAM, Sept 17: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said the next generation GST reforms will infuse Rs 2 lakh crore i

Putin calls PM, hails India's 'independent, sovereign policy'

Chhewang back, no political leaders now in Apex Body

LAB to intensify stir if not called for talks Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Sept 17: The Leh Apex Body (LAB), spearheading agitation for Sixth S

From Kathua to Team India

When 20-year-old Anekha Devi of Machhedi village in Kathua district was named in the Indian squad for the inaugural Womens Blind T20 World Cup, i

Omar announces 5 marlas land for people whose land sinking following heavy rains

Will ensure 2 rooms under Govt schemes before winter Hopes Centre will extend good package to J&K Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Sept 17: Chief Minister O

Spread of epidemic haunts landslide, flood hit people of Jammu region

Victims demand Punjab, HP type package Avtar Bhat UDHAMPUR, Sept 17: While the spread of epidemic haunts the 33 families of village Omara in Sund

Bad weather forces suspension of yatra within hours of its resumption

Excelsior Correspondent KATRA, Sept 17: Resumed early this morning after 22 days, the pilgrimage to Mata Vaishno Devi shrine atop Trikuta Hills w

HC directs Cong to take off AI-generated video of PM, mother

PATNA, Sept 17: The Patna High Court on Wednesday directed the Congress to take off from its social media handles an AI-generated video depicting

SC gives nod for absorption of terminated cops

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Sept 17: The Supreme Court has dismissed the pleas of J&K Government challenging the judgment of the Division B

SC for plan to deal with air pollution

NEW DELHI, Sept 17:The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the CAQM, CPCB and State Pollution Control Boards to come out with measures to prevent

Farooq rejects claim of NH being deliberately blocked

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Sept 17: National Conference president and former Chief Minister Dr Farooq Abdullah today rejected claims that

Youth Revolt, Hope and Chaos

Ashok Ogra Student and youth protests have long acted as powerful accelerators in the course of history as they are the first to rise when change

ACB arrests 2 PDD officials

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Sept 17: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) today arrested two employees of the Power Development Department (PDD

The complex web of Indias international relations

Vishal Sharma International relations at best of times are all smoke and mirrors. India-US relationship has turned rocky recently much to everyon

Residents flag lack of basic amenities at Putlur railway station

The train tickets from Putlur railway station are pre-printedat Tiruvallur railway station in limited numbers and tickets to certain destinations

3 police officers dead, 2 wounded in York County Pennsylvania shooting; FBI investigating

Three Pennsylvania police officers were killed and two wounded in York County shooting Wednesday, with shooter confirmed dead by Pennsylvania Sta

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ABC Suspends Jimmy Kimmel's Late-Night Show Over Charlie Kirk Remarks

ABC has suspended Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show indefinitely following comments he made about Charlie Kirk's killing.

ED arrests ex-Muda chief in case also tied to Siddaramaiah & wife

A hundred years ago | Dietary Allowances in Madras Hospitals

Candidate photos on EVM ballots to now be in colour

Pak drags its feet over India's handshake snub

On b'day, Modi launches health outreach for women & children

The Summer I Turned Pretty finale divides fans with mixed reactions on social media

The Summer I Turned Pretty series finale has sparked intense debate among fans on social media, with viewers divided between those praising Belly

SC cancels bail of Chhota Rajan, asks 'why suspension of sentence'

Heres how volcanoes can help untangle the evolution of humans

How did humans become human? Understanding when, where and in what environmental conditions our early ancestors lived is central to solving the p

Russian embassy officer helped woman flee: Cops

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar transfers 802.46 crore to construction workers

Nitish Kumar transferred 5,000 per construction worker under the Annual Clothing Assistance Scheme and launched the web portal of the Mukhyamantr

Surprising discovery reveals how giant flightless birds reached distant lands

Ostriches, emus, rheas, and other flightless birds are seen in six continents, but their evolutionary origins have long been a mystery. Recent re

Karnataka set for SIR rollout in a week, awaits EC go-ahead

Nepals Nepo Lesson

Tujhe Malum Hai Mera Baap Kaun Hai? By Poonam I Kaushish Circa January 2011: Jasmine Revolution. No, it has nothing to do with flower power, but

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia Sign Mutual Defence Pact

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia signed a new strategic defence pact on Wednesday, with the two sides saying an attack on one country would be considere

Bostu salgipa rel garikode rabana onchina Shanbor didia

Adoko BJP sorkari rikosa ILP been pilgen ine akanga SHILLONG: Garo Hills aro Salgro-Salaramni gipin adokrango maidake ongenga, uarangko nisusaate

GH-o Swasth Nari Shashakt Parivar Abhiyaan-ko parakata

TURA: West Garo Hills Tura-ni District Maternity & Child Hospital, Butbar salo district level-ni gita abachengate ongipa Swasth Nari Shashakt Par

Tura-o Jepora Sangma-ko mande raanga

TURA: Skill Development & welfare activities campaign-ni bakni gita State Bank of India-Rural Self Employment Training Institute (SBI-RSETI), Tur

BJP, 2028 election-na raken tarisoenga: Shullai

SHILLONG: Rebaenggipa bilsi 2028-ni Meghalaya Legislative Assembly election-o BJP, ge 8-10 seat-rangko chena kadonganiko Cabinet-o gital rimnapgi

CM, Cabinet Minister-rangna kamrangko suale ona

SHILLONG: NPP-ni rikdilgipa Meghalaya Democratic Alliance (MDA) 2.0 Sorkarini dao bilsi gni ata ongani jamano Cabinet Minister-rangko jujaatani j

Climate Change: From Heatwaves to Floods

Krishika Gupta Climate change is no longer a distant concern, it is our daily reality. The scorching summers, the devastating floods during mons

This Horrific Murder Demands Soul Searching

Editor I write to express my horror at the death of four year old Insaphira Lyngdoh Mawnai, of Nongrah, Shillong, her body discovered on Sep 15,

Cabinet Rejig Defies Logic

The MDA-2 Government had only one lady minister and she was dropped thereby turning the present cabinet into a cohort of patriarchs. Meghalayas c

Russia Says It Advances On All Ukrainian Fronts

A senior Russian officer toured positions held by his troops in Ukraine on Wednesday and said Moscow's forces were advancing on all fronts, the R

Pak army chief ordered officers to attend Sindoor funerals: JeM man

Pro Kabaddi League | Dabang Delhi beat Telugu Titans 33-29

Dabang Delhi defeats Telugu Titans 33-29 in the Pro Kabaddi League match with Neeraj Narwal shining, securing victory

Singer D4vd cancels second Seattle show amid homicide investigation

Singer D4vd, whose original name is David Anthony Burke, canceled his second Seattle performance following Los Angeles officials identifying 15-y

2 Injured In Shooting In US' Pennsylvania Involving Police Officers

At least two people were seriously injured in a shooting involving police in the southern part of Pennsylvania on Wednesday, and Gov. Josh Shapir

Over one crore saplings planted to celebrate PMs birthday: Odisha CM Majhi

The State Government had mobilised all line departments, including educational institutes across the State to plant trees

High drama at Asia Cup: ICC rejects PCB demand; Pakistan delay match

Dubai, Sep 17: Pakistan withdrew its pullout threat and showed up for a crucial Asia Cup game against the UAE here on Wednesday but not before ca

Pakistan qualify for Asia Cup Super Fours after beating UAE

Dubai, Sep 17: Pakistan made short work of an inexperienced UAE batting unit by winning their last group league game by 41 runs on Wednesday, to

'One of the highest honor of my life': Trump dines with King Charles III, hails 'special US-UK ties

N Jagadeesans fifty drives India A vs Australia A

Lucknow, Sep 17: Narayan Jagadeesans half-century helped India A reach 116 for one in reply to Australia As 532 for six declared as rain forced e

Mandhana ton powers India to 102-run win against Australia

Mullanpur, Sep 17: Smriti Mandhana smashed the second-fastest ODI century by an Indian woman as the hosts handed Australia their heaviest defeat

Afghanistan face Sri Lanka as both teams eye Super 4 spot

ASIA CUP 2025 | MATCH TODAY AFG v LANKA | AT 8:00PM Abu Dhabi, Sep 17: Afghanistan will need to play with more flair and freedom in their must-wi

D4vd and murder victim share matching finger tattoos in Tesla body discovery case

Singer D4vd and 15-year-old murder victim Celeste Rivas both have identical Shhh... tattoos on right index fingers, authorities confirm in ongoin

Opposition censures MDA govt over cabinet reshuffle

Betrayal of matrilineal roots, political convenience Our Bureau SHILLONG, Sep 17: The high-voltage cabinet reshuffle by Conrad K. Sangma midway i