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Delhis Virat Kohli plays a shot during the Vijay Hazare Trophy match against Andhra

Delhis Virat Kohli plays a shot during the Vijay Hazare Trophy match against Andhra, at BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground, in Bengaluru, on Wednes

Got apology from Bumrah, Pant: Bavuma

Johannesburg, Dec 24: South Africa captain Temba Bavuma has opened up about the unsavoury remarks made during his teams recent tour of India, rev

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Uttar Pradesh: Girl thrashed by dad over affair with cousin, dies

A 16-year-old girl's body was discovered under mysterious circumstances in Sachendi village, days after her father allegedly beat her for an affa

Court refuses to halt release of web series UP 77

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday refused to stay the release of web series UP 77, which is reportedly based on the life of slain gangster Vikas

Anand Bakshis son alleges wrong lyrics attribution in credits of new Saat Samundar Paar song

Anand Bakshis son, Rakesh Anand Bakshi, called out the makers of Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri for the credit attribution to the lyrics of

Dhurandhar 2 to release in five languages in March

The much anticipated sequel to filmmaker Aditya Dhars Dhurandhar 2 is slated to release in theatres on March 19, coinciding with the festival of

Salman, Dhoni, AP Dhillons muddy pic goes viral

Superstar Salman Khan is just days away from his 60th birthday, and as his special day nears, fans and his close ones are making sure to celebrat

India-US ties: Envoy Vinay Kwatra meets US Ambassador-designate Sergio Gor at Mar-a-Lago; trade talks in focus

India's Ambassador to the US, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, met with US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor at Mar-a-Lago to discuss strengthening trade ties an

Mama Lioness Sussanne Khan dotes on her sons

Entrepreneur and interior designer Sussanne Khan has shared a heartfelt tribute to her sons, Hrehaan and Hridhaan, calling herself a Mama Lioness

Angered By Outages, Congress MLA Cuts Power To Officials' Houses In UP

Annoyed by power cuts, Congress MLA Virendra Jati from Jhabreda in Haridwar district climbed electricity poles and cut the power to the houses of

Life imprisonment for Assam man accused in Arambakkam child rape case

IGP Asra Garg says close coordination between the investigation and prosecution teams brought justice to the survivor and her family within five

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663 arrested by Bdesh police in one day under Op Devil Hunt-2

DHAKA, Dec 24: Bangladesh police arrested at least 663 people nationwide within 24 hours under Operation Devil Hunt Phase-2, a countrywide crackd

Message of Christmas: arise

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

J&K Bank bags Best MSME Bank Award, earns CSR recognition

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 24: Jammu & Kashmir Bank has won the Best MSME Bank Winner award at the MSME Banking Excellence Awards 2025.

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

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

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

Permission denied for match at Chinnaswamy Stadium over safety compliance: Ktaka HM

BENGALURU, Dec 24: Karnataka Home Minister G Paraemeshwara on Wednesday said that permission has been denied to host matches at the citys Chinnas

'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

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

GDC RS Pura clinches 24th Veeranna Aivalli Running Team Trophy

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 24: The team of Sarbjeet Heera and Mridul Sharma from GDC RS Pura Jammu lifted the 24th Veeranna Aivall

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

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

Govt issues Jan roster of Admn Secys for Sgr

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 24: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has issued the roster of Administrative Secretaries, who will remain avai

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

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

Reports show Hemant Soren showed confidence in social security and welfare schemes in 2025

Continuous attacks from the Oppositionand Mr. Sorens alleged involvement in the liquor scamwould be a challenge ahead forthe government after the

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

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

Bombay HC raps BMC for blind eye to air pollution, warns against new project sanctions

The court questions sanctioning of 125 mega projects, each worth over 1,000 crore, saysthe civicbody has failed to enforce even basic compliance

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.

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

What is Steam store e502 l3 error and how to solve it? Steam Store is down as users and Downdetector report outage. Here's when will it be back up for mobile and desktop users

What is Steam store e502 l3 error and how to solve it? This explainer covers the Steam Store outage, user reports, causes of the E502 L3 error, s

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,

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

A Christmas decoration depicting the manger scene of Jesus Christ

A Christmas decoration depicting the manger scene of Jesus Christ, along with its foundation and festive adornments, prepared by members of the S

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

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

Zelenskyy sends BLUNT Christmas warning to Putin, denounces 'Godless Russian' strikes, invokes faith

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