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Calcutta HC junks order to scrap 32,000 teacher jobs

Rupee breach of 90 against dollar set to trigger price hikes across consumer goods sector

The rupee's slide past 90 against the dollar is forcing consumer electronics, beauty, and car companies to consider price hikes, potentially nega

Centre agrees to bring back Sunali, son from Bangladesh

In a humanitarian move, the Indian government will bring back a pregnant Bangladeshi national, Sunali Khatun, and her son after their deportation

Indias growth is not as robust as indicated by the headlines: Former Chief Economic Advisor

Guns to games: Surrendered Naxals back on the field, this time for Bastar Olympics

Former Maoists are finding new purpose in Chhattisgarh's Bastar Olympics, trading guns for sports. Surrendered cadres like Kamla and Podiyam Bhim

Trump says Putin wants to end war, U.S. to hold new talks with Ukraine

Donald Trumps envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner huddled into the early hours with Mr. Putin in the Kremlin but reached no breakthr

Tawi Automobiles launches new Destini 110

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 3: Hero MotoCorp today expanded its 110 cc scooter lineup with the launch of the all-new Destini 110, at Tawi

Respectful And Cordial: Venezuela's Maduro Confirms Call With Trump

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro confirmed on Wednesday that he had a espectful and cordial conversation with US President Donald Trump about

12 Reds, 3 cops dead as forces push deeper into Bastar; 268 Maoists killed so far in 2025

A fierce gun battle on the Dantewada-Bijapur border in Chhattisgarh's Bastar region resulted in the deaths of at least 12 Maoists and three Distr

When is the full Moon in December 2025? December cold supermoon rises tonight ahead of Geminid meteor shower

When is the full moon?: Get ready for the final supermoon of 2025, the dazzling Cold Moon, gracing our skies tonight, December 3rd. While visible

Trump Calls Moscow Talks Very Good Meeting, Says Putin Wants To End War

US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he believes Vladimir Putin wants to end the Ukraine war, despite talks between the Russian president and

Rajasthan: Drunk drags cop for 500m on truck bonnet in Jaipur; driver arrested

Players' complaints on 'outdated and dictatorial' coaching style led to Harendra's resignation

Harendra Singh, who joined the team in April 2024, surprised the fraternity by resigning as head coach on December 1

Rape case: SIT files closure report against Gowda grandson, court rejects it

Kush Maini to drive latest F1 car in Young Driver Test

ABU DHABI, Dec 3: Indian racer Kush Maini will get the taste of a modern Formula 1 machinery for the very first time when he takes the wheel of t

Leverkusen knock Dortmund out of German Cup 1-0

BERLIN, Dec 3: Ibrahim Mazas first-half strike was enough for Bayer Leverkusen to knock Borussia Dortmund out of the German Cup with a 1-0 win in

Juve advance with 2-0 win against Udinese

ITALIAN CUP TURIN, Dec 3: Juventus advanced to the Italian Cup quarterfinals with a 2-0 win over Udinese after teenage defender Matteo Palma scor

On a high, Indian shooters hope to hit bulls eye at ISSF World Cup

DOHA, Dec 3: Indias top shooters, after a year sprinkled with major milestones and heaps of medals, will look to finish the season on a high at t

Paddars struggle for recognition as a Tourist Destination

Ashish Chouhan ashu.padr15@gmail.com After a hiatus of ten long years, the much-awaited assembly elections finally returned to Jammu and Kashmir

Indian shuttlers dominate at Guwahati Masters

GUWAHATI, Dec 3: Indian shuttlers, including Tanvi Sharma and Tharun Mannepalli, produced a dominant display at the Guwahati Masters Super 100 to

When and where will Candace Owens vs TPUSA livestream happen? Here's location, all allegations details

When and where will Candace Owens vs TPUSA livestream happen? This story explains the TPUSA livestream challenge issued to Candace Owens, her acc

Tamil Nadu: OPS meets Shah amid his push for ADMK course correction

Virat Kohli moves up to No. 4 in ICC ODI rankings

DUBAI, Dec 3: Star Indian batter Virat Kohli on Wednesday moved up to No. 4 in the latest ICC rankings with a match-winning hundred against South

J&Ks Future lies in its forests and orchards

Sourav Singh Manhas, Shivanshu Singh Bhalwal souravskuast@gmail.com Jammu & Kashmirs identity has long been rooted in its breathtaking landscapes

The Baluchistan Conundrum

Dr. Madhulika Singh, Alaknanda Mahajan alakmahajan26@gmail.com Baluchistan, Pakistans largest yet least developed province, finds itself at the h

Complex surgery performed at city hospital to remove screwdriver from mans skull

Steve Cropper, legendary Stax guitarist and Blues Brothers band member, dies at 84

Legendary guitarist Steve Cropper has passed away at 84. He was a key figure at Stax Records and a member of Booker T. & The MG's. Cropper played

Doctor Who Supplied Ketamine To 'Friends' Actor Matthew Perry Jailed

A doctor who supplied Friends star Matthew Perry with ketamine in the months before he fatally overdosed, musing to a fellow physician over how m

Significance of Karthigai Deepam

Russias Duma ratifies military logistics pact ahead of Putins India visit

MOSCOW, Dec 3: Russias State Duma, the lower house of Parliament, on Tuesday ratified a major intergovernmental agreement with India that sets ou

Prez Murmu presents national awards for the Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities

NEW DELHI, Dec 3 : President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday presented the National Awards for the Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities for the y

Cabinet clears Reservation Policy raising Open Merit jobs, seats by 10%; LG to take call now

Animal Protection Board, R&B promotions, aid to Coop Societies get nod Policy rationalized to ensure justice to all sections: CM EWS quota cut by

Dangerously high toxins in Air India crash bodies repatriated to UK: Report

LONDON, Dec 3 : Mortuary workers in London were exposed to dangerously high levels of toxic substances when handling bodies repatriated to the UK

Homi Bhabhas Nuclear Programme for peaceful purposes found vindication under Modi: Dr Jitendra

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Dec 3: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh today said that Indias nuclear programme has achieved a historic vind

Growth takes time, hard work and commitment needed: CJI to first generation lawyers

NEW DELHI, Dec 3 : Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Wednesday advised first-generation lawyers to focus on building credibility through hard

Under PMs leadership, spl efforts made for equal rights to Divyangjans: LG

We must build J&K where accessibility is norm Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 3: I salute the resilience, determination and potential of Divya

Six J&K fencers selected for National Coaching camp at NCE Aurangabad

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 3: The Jammu & Kashmir Fencing Association (JKFA) announced a historic milestone as six talented fencer

CM hands over appointment letters, regularisation orders

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 3: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today reiterated his Governments commitment to clearing the backlog of compass

North Indias first Oceanarium at Bagh-e-Bahu stares at uncertainty

No headway on procurement of marine species Variations in DPR yet to be approved, work halted Mohinder Vema JAMMU, Dec 3: What was showcased as J

Orissa High Court refuses to interfere in petitions seeking reservation in medical super specialty posts

Adjudicating petitions filed by two candidates belonging to reserved categories, Orissa High Court Judge Biraja Prasanna Satpathy said the court

Fit-again Gill, Pandya picked for T20I series against South Africa

RAIPUR, Dec 3: Flamboyant all-rounder Hardik Pandya and star batter Shubman Gill on Wednesday returned to the Indian T20I squad for the upcoming

Kate MiddletonJessie J hug row: Did Jessie J seek permission before embracing the Princess of Wales? Singer explains why she broke royal protocol

Kate MiddletonJessie J hug row: Singer Jessie J embraced Princess Kate at a London event. She explained on television that she disregarded protoc

Joshna stuns second seed Garas, in last four

Velavan Senthilkumar and Anahat Singh, the reigning mens and womens National champions respectively, and top seeds, recorded straight-games victo

Green economy can draw in $4 trillion, create 48m jobs by 2047: Study

Candace Owens accepts TPUSAs livestream challenge, responds to leadership in video. Watch viral clip and see what she said

Candace Owens accepts TPUSAs livestream challenge, responds to leadership in video as she agrees to appear in a live broadcast to discuss her cla

'Spreading hate': BJP attacks Congress, points to anti-Hindu remarks by 2 CMs

The BJP has reacted strongly against remarks from two Congress Chief Ministers, which they regard as mockery of Hindu traditions. Spokesman Sudha

Vertical garden project launched to beautify Jammu city

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 3: In a significant step towards enhancing urban greenery and beautifying public spaces, a groundbreaking cere

Arvind Gupta lays foundation stone for Community Hall at Rajpura Mangotrian

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 3: MLA Jammu West, Arvind Gupta, today laid the foundation stone for the construction of a much-awaited commun

DIG Traffic Jammu reviews issues on NH-44 construction stretches

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 3: DIG Traffic Range Jammu, Dr Mohammad Haseeb Mughal, today reviewed the traffic management related challenge

CTTIK submits memorandum to Sr DCM for speedy restoration of train connectivity

Excelsior Correspondent KATRA, Dec 3: A delegation of the Chamber of Tourism, Trade and Industry Katra (CTTIK) headed by president Raj Kumar Padh

Ved Sharma sets roadmap for stronger organization in J&K

BJP All Cells hold review meeting Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 3: The Jammu & Kashmir BJP All Cells today held a review meeting at the part

Industry needs to quickly identify weak spots, reduce dependence on single geography: Goyal

NEW DELHI, Dec 3: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday urged the industry to quickly identify weak spots, focus on innovation

Div Com reviews progress of Smart Metering, PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 3: Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar today chaired a meeting to discuss and review the progress of p

IndiGo issues apology as widespread operational disruptions continue for second Day

NEW DELHI, Dec 3: At least 38 IndiGo flights were cancelled at Delhis Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) between Tuesday midnight and Wed

Singapore student exchange programme to build new generation of leadership focused on India

SINGAPORE, Dec 3 : The Confederation of Indian Industry Young Indian chapter in Singapore (CII Yi) aims to scale a student exchange programme to

Watch: F-16 Thunderbird jet crashes near Death Valley; pilot ejects safely with minor injuries

Thunderbird crash: A US Air Force Thunderbird F-16 jet crashed on December 3, 2025, near Death Valley National Park. The pilot ejected safely and

Sanchar Saathi row: After outcry, govt drops order to pre-install its app on mobiles; Congress steps up attack

The government has withdrawn its directive mandating the pre-installation of the Sanchar Saathi app on new smartphones following widespread criti

Odisha Assembly Clears Bill Allowing Women's Night Shifts, Raising Workday To 10 Hours

The Odisha Shops and Commercial Establishments (Amendment) Bill, 2025, was cleared amid a walkout by the opposition BJD and the Congress.

South Indians don't want to be isolated because they don't know Hindi: Supreme Court judge B.V. Nagarathna

Justice Nagarathna said there are so many languages in the 8th Schedule of the Constitution, and in South India, there are at least six languages

Law Commission to brief joint committee of Parliament on simultaneous polls on December 4

In a brief opinion rendered to the joint committee on November 28, the law panel said the bill falls under Parliament's power to make laws which

BJP brass meets in Parl, likely on next party chief

India Committed To Idea Of Oceans Remaining Open, Stable And Rules-Based: President Murmu

The Indian Navy on Wednesday showcased its maritime prowess and multi-domain combat capabilities with an operational demonstration off the coast

RTI Movement demands audit of Chadoora bridge

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Dec 3: The Jammu & Kashmir RTI Movement today called for a thorough inquiry and fresh audits after the vitalCha

J&K Committee of AIRNF demands cadre restructuring pay-scale correction in UT

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 3: The All India Registered Nurses Federation (AIRNF) J&K UT Committee has expressed serious concern over the

Mukul says Zeniths return to Cong aspirational but wrong

Former CM slams grand old party over its dictatorial attitude By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 3: Breaking his silence on his brother Zeniths return

Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Season 3 Reunion release time, host, how to watch: When will reunion drop? Here's global release timings, cast, what to expect

Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Season 3 Reunion release time, host, how to watch guide explains the streaming schedule, the host change, and viewin

Bengaluru-Kalaburagi Vande Bharat Train To Run Via Sri Sathya Sai Prasanthi Nilayam

This announcement will introduce an additional stoppage at Prasanthi Nilayam and will come into effect on January 1, 2026 from Kalaburagi and Jan

No impact of TMC-to-Congress switchovers in Garo Hills: NPP

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 3: The National Peoples Party (NPP) has stated that the recent shift of leaders from the Trinamool Congress (TMC) t

NEHU PhD scholar wins natl Shresth Divyangjan award

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 3: In a landmark moment for the North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Ferdinand Lyngdoh a PhD scholar with a heari

White Ink Scam: HYC seeks clarity on tainted tag on teachers

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 3: The Hynniewtrep Youth Council (HYC) on Wednesday urged the state government to issue an official clarification o

Mlaya takes lead in leveraging benefits of AI

Shillong hosts Indias first Regional AI Impact Conference 2025 By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 3: Meghalaya emerged as the epicentre of Indias Arti

Special K-9 unit to add teeth to states fight against drugs

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 3: Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Wednesday formally a specialised K-9 unit under the DREAM (Drug Reduction, El

JSM flags Assam bid to stop road work in WJH

From Our Correspondent JOWAI, Dec 3: The central body of the Jaintia Students Movement (JSM) has urged the Deputy Commissioner of West Jaintia Hi

AITA extends Rohit's tenure as Davis Cup skipper till December 2026

2-day Pahari programme at Uri

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Dec 3: A two-day Pahari Literary and Cultural Programme was organised by the Pahari section of the J&K Cultural

Ajit Pawar Opposes Maharashtra governments Plan To Cut Trees For Kumbh

Pawar said that maintaining environmental balance is equally important along with development. His stand is in stark contrast to the insistence o

Army Subedar dies of heart attack

Excelsior Correspondent RAMBAN, Dec 3: An Army Subedar posted with the 23 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) in Nachlana area here today died after suffering

Parliament digest: Key points of December 3 Winter Session proceedings

Water bill gives oppn ammo to attack govt on Manipur situation

The Rajya Sabha has officially passed the extension of the Water Pollution Act to Manipur through a voice vote. This decision sparked sharp criti

India's smartphone export to U.S. triples to $1.47 billion in October

According to data, India's worldwide smartphone exports rose from $10.68 billion to $15.95 billion in April-October 2025, marking a 49.35% expans

Members of Inner Wheel Club of Shillong pose in Mawlynrei village after inaugurating two classrooms

Members of Inner Wheel Club of Shillong pose in Mawlynrei village after inaugurating two classrooms for underprivileged children of the village.

BJP slams SP MP for saying that Muslims may have to wage jihad to fight government oppression

Speaking in the Lok Sabha against the Waqf Amendment Bill, Rampur MP Mohibbullah Nadvi says government is undermining Articles 25 and 26 of the C

Mawlai MLA takes stock of road work in constituency

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 3: VPP MLA from Mawlai, Brightstarwell Marbaniang on Wednesday inspected the proposed road that will connect Pata R

Netanyahu Says To Visit New York Despite Zohran Mamdani Arrest Threat

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday he still planned to visit New York despite incoming mayor Zohran Mamdani's threats to ar

Karthigai Deepam row: Judge summons Dindigul Collector, SP for seeking to nullify court order

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Maharashtra Government Denies Delay In Seeking Flood Aid

Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar) MP Supriya Sule had alleged that despite severe distress caused by months of heavy rainfall and crop da

Megong Intl Litfest begins with pomp

From Our Correspondent TURA, Dec 3: The third edition of the Megong International Literary Festival opened on Wednesday at DC Park, Tura, celebra

Days Away From Assembly Session, Siddaramaiah Caught Wearing Expensive Watch

BJP criticised the Chief Minister over flaunting an expensive Santos de Cartier watch at a time when people of Karnataka struggle with drought an

MeECL engineers slam GH group over slur on official

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 3: The MeECL Engineers Association has strongly condemned allegations made by the Achik State Peoples Front (ASPF),